AI Lexman has a question for cognitive scientist Peter Norvig about Gurmukhi script. Norvig explains that the script is an abugida where each letter is represented by two syllables, and that it's used in some Sikh communities in North America.

Lexman interviews Ryan Hall about his new book Pilate: The Brassiere that Conquistadors Loved. The two discuss the history of the brassiere and how it has been used throughout different cultures. They also discuss the concavities and chiffonier in the book and how they related to Pilate's story.

Michael Mina, the owner of Merks, tells us all about how business has been doing in Vietnam. He also shares some stories about how he goes about choosing wines for his wine list and gives us an insight into what it's like to run a successful restaurant.

In this episode, Lexman discusses the new computer game that has taken the internet by storm - Peapod. He also talks about the Fa-la combo card in the new Pokémon game and the overskirt that a female classmate was wearing in class.

Simon Sinek, popular business thinker and speaker, discusses the idea of "purpose" and how it ties into organizational success. Looking at things from a systemic perspective, Sinek argues that every organization should have a " why "--a foundational goal or mission that inspires employees and holds the entire organization together. Hartlepool Shell is one company known for its commitment to sustainable exploration, which Sinek believes has led to its success.

Lexman and Cumrun discuss theSymptomatic Syphilis in Dopeness hypothesis. Dopes are thought to have catalyzed the rise of syphilis in Darwinist societies, while Colossian priests used the disease to purge society of criminals and other undesirables.

Whitney Cummings talks about her new stand up special and how she's been dealing with the aftermath of the highly publicised cheating scandal.

In this episode, Lexman interviews Francis Collins, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health and a winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. They discuss the concept of hagiocracy and the importance of using evidence in decision-making. Collins also talks about his work on the spinnaker theory of gene expression and the discovery of a new species of clavicytheriums.

Lexman interviews Jamie Metzl about his new book, How to Be Mortal: A Life of Decline and Fulfillment. Metzl discusses the ups and downs of aging, the phenomenon of memorableness, the merits of battlements, and the art of aikido.

continuing the gastronomical theme of this week's episode, Jeremy Howard joins Lexman to talk about hot dogs, hansom cabs, and Agostini suits.