A QOD Twitter follower asks, "Seeing as how our ancestors have lived off the land for thousands of years, why is there severe hunger in parts of the world today?" James insists that the problem is caused by humans having been dominated by another species on the planet. Stephen is hesitant to accept James' answer, but eventually finds compelling evidence to bolster his theory. Our hosts also tackle the political costs of trying to fight famine, and come up with solutions involving cryptocurrencies, steak-like substances, and tax amnesty to fight corruption.

Are you a desperate 22-year-old girl with no money, no job prospects, and no idea where to go in life? Our hosts James and Stephen obviously don't fit into that demographic, but they're fielding a question asked by such a person. On today's episode, the guys talk about business concepts and ideas an entrepreneurial young person could develop in lieu of having a 9-5 job, or ones that could be developed while working at one.

Fruit may be a significant food group on the USDA's recommended nutrition chart, but is it actually healthy? Many popular diets currently say that the amount of fructose and glucose contained in fruit make it akin to eating white bread, though others claim that it's the only thing one should eat before noon. Today, our hosts sift through the data they've learned from researchers studying the topic, and look to see if there's a single conclusion to be found.

Can a person's "creative gas tank" run out of fuel from over use? James has been working on a new photography project for his social media account ( intagram.com/altucher ), but it's been hampering his ability to keep up with his daily writing schedule. Multitasking Stephen believes that it is possible to unintentionally drain one artistic reservoir by focusing on a new creative project, but it also might be that James is spending too much time trying to master a skill where he's still a beginner. Will James be able to overcome his writing slump without giving up on his new pet project?This episode is sponsored by Ruby Receptionist.

Soccer is by far the most popular sport worldwide, but it has struggled to gain a foothold in the American media market for decades. Stephen has become a recent convert to soccer fandom, even co-hosting a soccer podcast with his son, but James has not been swayed. Today, our decidedly non-jock hosts will look into the reasons why soccer ranks so low in American favorability, despite the fact that game attendance figures in the United States are surprisingly high.This episode is sponsored by Ruby Receptionist.

Stephen's success with the Freakonomics series of books made a great deal of money for his publisher, but how much of that ends up back in his bank account? On today's show, James and Stephen discuss how royalty splits work in the publishing business from the top down and compare those numbers to successful self-publishing efforts. Do the benefits of signing a book deal with a major publisher outweigh the larger percentage of revenue an author could make self-publishing e-books on the internet?This episode is sponsored by Allstate.

Have you ever been embarrassed at the onset of a relationship with someone new? James certainly has, and on today's episode, it tops his list of things he wished he understood about adult life as a teenager. (Listen to yesterday's episode for Stephen's list on the same subject.) Other topics include money management, over-estimation of one's self-valuation, and whether or not anyone actually enjoys eating salad.

What revelations about life have come your way in adulthood that never crossed your mind in adolescence? James asks Stephen this question today, after reading a Quora question from a 24 year old who's having trouble finding his place in the world. Stephen gives his advice on today's episode, and they continue the thread tomorrow with James' thoughts on the same topic!This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses.

What's so special about being a specialist? What is a specialist, in general? How, generally, does one become a specialist? James and Stephen won't specifically answer any of those questions today, but they will speak about them in a general sense. Mostly, our hosts will break down what it means to be a generalist or a specialist across as many disciplines as they can think of - from economics and mathematics to golf, chess, and dating - and attempt to bridge the similarities across all of the fields.This episode is sponsored by Allstate.

Do you ever find yourself in a place of self-reflection and introspection when looking out the window of a moving vehicle? James and Stephen do, and today they discuss whether or not they tend to find peace in the situation, or if they just end up "inside their own heads". Also, our hosts debate the "internal fictions" of their own significance in the larger world, and why they hold their opposing opinions.