Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Olivia Breedin explains the science of sexual afterglow. Aubrey – the owner of viral golden retriever Senior Boy Bruce – shares everything you need to know about the lovable dog. Finally, Dr. Kelsey Lucca answers whether babies know right from wrong.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (001:50) Kyle Conlon
• (13:37) Olivia Breedin
• (22:08) Aubrey Turner
• (32:53) Dr. Kelsey Lucca
• (43:20) Sign-off

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The show begins with Conspiracy Corner and Nathan Radke. David and Nathan discuss whether or not we are living in a simulation. Step aside, Sleeping Beauty! (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) Then, social-personality psychologist William Chopik shares how after years of remote work, everyone has forgotten how to behave in the office. Finally, Noémie Viens connects perfectionists and sexual wellbeing.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:52) Nathan Radke pt. 1
• (11:13) Nathan Radke pt. 2
• (22:56) William Chopik
• (34:54) Noémie Viens
• (43:53) Sign-off

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The show opens with evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin on The Science Appliance. David and Dan discuss how angry men are dumb, the science of interspecies animal friendship, and art and dark themes. After that, Dr. Erica Pensini gives us the latest in slime science.

Segments:

• (00:00) Intro
• (01:54) Dan Riskin pt. 1
• (13:21) Dan Riskin pt. 2
• (24:52) Dan Riskin pt. 3
• (37:14) Dr. Erica Pensini
• (46:24) Sign-off

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It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy kicks off the show. David and Carmi cover Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough and a Google Maps naming gaffe. Dr. Gwinyai Masukume explains how major sporting events can influence birth patterns across the globe. Ching (Margo) Lee from Hong Kong Polytechnic University provides the scoop on an AI-enabled smart jacket.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:54) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (12:39) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (23:09) Dr. Gwinyai Masukume
• (34:40) Ching (Margo) Lee
• (42:53) Sign-off

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The program opens with Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight. The conversation spills into Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld as he and David discuss strategies for fighting well with your significant other. Finally, new hot-sauce related Guinness Record holder Mike Jack describes his recent accomplishment.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:02) Dr. Sarah Dermody
• (12:51) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
• (21:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
• (31:55) Mike Jack
• (40:41) Sign-off

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The show opens with Vet Pet Talk – it's like Car Talk, only about pets... and less helpful. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about a recent story involving unexpected high vet bills. Sociology of gender lecturer Dr. Clare Stovell explains how parents' lack of discussion drives traditional gender roles when raising kids. Finally, professor Hermundur Sigmundsson shares how to teach teenagers grit.

Segments

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:45) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1
• (12:28) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2
• (23:29) Dr. Clare Stovell
• (33:27) Hermundur Sigmundsson
• (41:59) Sign-off

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The show opens with associate professor Alex Jensen on who a parent's favorite child is. Then, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty. Samantha and David discuss how to be friends with your partner's friends. After that, Dr. Rowena Packer explains what happened to all those puppies that were adopted during the pandemic. Finally, Heidi Corte, gives us the scoop on her viral cat, Felix Fitz.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:38) Alex Jenson
• (12:44) Samantha Bitty
• (23:43) Dr. Rowena Packer
• (36:14) Heidi Korte
• (46:33) Sign-off

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Bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin joins the show for The Science Appliance. David and Dan go over a new way to cook eggs and how afternoon naps make you smarter. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Rachel Van Nortwick discusses her dating app Vinylly – which matches you based on music compatibility. Dr. Christina Vogels explains her recent article about "tradwives": the social media trend where women choose to take up traditional gender roles at home, centred around serving their husband and children.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (1:34) Dan Riskin pt. 1
• (12:12) Dan Riskin pt. 2
• (23:49) Rachel Van Nortwick
• (33:37) Dr. Christina Vogels
• (44:39) Sign-off

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The show opens with restaurateur Nahji Chu who explains the mix up she found herself in and her explicit fortune cookies. After that, it's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered: Gamestop selling off certain operations claiming "wokeness and DEI"; and ChatGPT now allowing erotica. Advanced media professor Shelly Palmer discusses how young people are increasingly choosing AI romantic companions. Social neuroscientist Eliane Deschrijver shares her study showing that we discriminate over seemingly random things, like coin tosses.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:50) Nahji Chu
• (11:19) Carmi Levy
• (22:41) Shelly Palmer
• (32:52) Eliane Deschrijver
• (42:13) Sign-off

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The show opens with Gary Direnfeld on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss the stress of traveling: a traveler's dire reality. Human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky gives us the news that modern dating isn't broken. Neuroscientist Luis Lemus explains that macaques monkeys can learn language (kinda-sorta). Dr. Patricia Pendry shares her findings on therapy dogs boosting freshman students mental health.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:48) Gary Direnfeld
• (13:32) Dr. Brian Ogolsky
• (23:40) Luis Lemus
• (34:19) Dr. Patricia Pendry
• (44:33) Sign-off

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