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On today’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when one of the coolest cities in the world - Toronto, finds itself at the centre of a scam artist who's trying to gain power (Brad Bradford aka Bradford Bradford).

We also are talking about the 2026 Toronto Mayoral Election, Mamdani, why you should vote for Mayor Olivia Chow, what happens when right wing politicians latch on to right wing talking points to gain power, but have no plan for what happens after being elected.

For Torontonians (you can find all information on how, when and where to vote here https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/)

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Sources:

• https://nowtoronto.com/news/toronto-water-union-tceu-local-416-pushes-back-bradford-25-per-cent-bill-cut/
• https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/brad-bradford-wants-to-scrap-toronto-s-land-transfer-tax-for-some-some-say-the-math-doesn-t-add-up/article_9267d249-5857-46af-ac9b-b970a0803c1f.html

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On today’s episode, we’re talking about Acid, LSD and psychedelics! All the science on why it turns people vegetarian, why it trips your brain out and Greg’s recent acid trip… in the name of science!

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Sources:

https://www.wired.com/story/psilocybin-might-make-your-brain-live-in-the-moment/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10910-z

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On today’s episode, we’re talking about… MONEY! Why does it feel like it’s never enough?! We get into research on the psychology of financial stress, how money changes people and why rich people are the worst. Also, does money buy happiness?

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Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23990553/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821911/

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1132491?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1118373109

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11238-021-09802-7

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Money-Beliefs-and-Financial-Behaviors%3A-Development-Klontz-Britt/3573bdf5c5eb307ab90c8b15a954b928c287deb2

https://www.emerald.com/ijbm/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/IJBM-07-2025-0503/1383448/Social-comparison-financial-anxiety-and-financial?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278025378_THE_WEALTHY_A_FINANCIAL_PSYCHOLOGICAL_PROFILE

https://inomics.com/news/stealing-candy-from-children-paul-piff-and-team-win-2026-econ-ig-nobel-for-study-linking-social-class-to-bad-behavior-1555005

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We’re back! On today’s episode, we are talking about human penis size! What is the actual average? Why are human penises large? 

Also, we talk about pesticides, DDT and will penises even exist in the future?

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Sources:

https://apple.news/A-5J44x5fQUKxDY2Afvocow

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Margit-Fischer 

https://apple.news/PA-i8UzKr6ykeNTdL027DTq 

https://www.science.org/content/article/how-big-average-penis 

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On today’s episode, we discuss Bisexual Men and Bisexuality. Are Bi-Men more evolutionary advanced, the genetic science and social-science behind homosexuality and bisexuality, and the harmful misconceptions around bisexuality, and MORE!

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Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9220407/

“On the Origin of Sex” by Lixing Sun

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336644/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737609/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3182741/

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We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. 

We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the world at large. 

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Sources:

https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/224/6/jeb218289/237916/Neuroethology-of-number-sense-across-the-animal

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1308141110

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054347/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-social-media-harms-settlement-9.7320919

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law

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On today’s episode, we answer your burning questions from the chat line! We get into all things Taylor Swift, The Odyssey, and whether adult camp is possible. Plus, are we in a relationship and of course… Rosalia!

Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on topics you’re curious about or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE at https://www.asapscience.com/chat

This is our last Sidenote Podcast episode until September 2, 2026. So, until then - happy summer!

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On today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy’ lifestyle can be the culprit behind Bigorexia Nervosa. 

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Sources:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/

https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/muscle-dysmorphia-anxiety-mens-mental-health

https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12294503/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.726032/full

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244/#B7 

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On today’s episode, we go in on… what gets us in the mood! Specifically, do we like music on or off during sex, and the scents/smells, and spaces that turn us on. Listen to us debate Greg’s 10-hour sex playlist, what is too distracting in the bedroom and the science behind what gets everyone going! 

Check out Greg's 10-HOUR SEX PLAYLIST here

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Sources:

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0183531

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1269820/full

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38420176/

https://emusicology.org/article/id/4640/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02802-4

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-007-9217-9

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On today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains!

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Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09658211.2025.2521076#abstract

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542271/full

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12998613/

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1454296.pdf

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10756502/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12329480/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/#B16-brainsci-15-00283 (edited) 

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