The Mad Scientist Podcast

By Christopher CogswellSociety & Culture Science Philosophy Natural Sciences

The Mad Scientist Podcast episodes

June 06, 2018 Marijuana Myths 2: Our Eyes are just Dry
The final episode in our series on some of the myths of Marijuana! Is it bad for you? Can it cure cancer? Does it even stop pain? Find out on this week's episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 3 min
June 02, 2018 Bonus episode: Semi Intellectual Musings
This episode Chris talks anthropology and sociology with the hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, the Semi Intellectual Musings podcast! Go check them out! https://thesim.podbean.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 16 min
May 27, 2018 Marijuana Myths Part 1: Let's Get Weird
Continuing our series on episodes that start with the letter M, Chris and Marie introduce Marijuana myths, both those that say its amazingly healthy and those that say its the devil's lettuce. Where did these myths start, is there any truth to them, and can CBD Oil really cure cancer like all those mommy blogs say? Find out in this series!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58 min
May 13, 2018 Military Industrial Complex Part 3: Police!
Listen in as Chris and Marie talk to a listener and police officer about police militarization, the use of force, and how it relates to real military service!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 2 min
May 06, 2018 Military Industrial Complex Part 2: Don't Get your DNA Tested
Is your DNA a piece of your private information? What if you upload it online for free? Could George Orwell have predicted such ridiculous lack of care about personal identity? Or is it all fine in the name of the march forward of science? Find out on this weeks episode, as we delve into the philosophy and ethics of DNA forensics surrounding the Golden State Killer case.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 17 min
April 29, 2018 Military Industrial Complex Part 1: Science and War
Is there a military industrial complex that we should be afraid of? How does the science of war get going, and can the government control it? Are there any truths in the warnings of President Eisenhower? Find out on this weeks episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 19 min
April 22, 2018 Haunted Paintings: Uncle Martin's Scary Landscape
Can a painting be haunted? What is it about art that makes it so viable for this sort of scary story? Did WE find a haunted painting? Find out on this weeks episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 6 min
April 15, 2018 Black Salve: Don't Put It on Your Face
What is Black Salve? Why shouldn't you put it on your face? Is there an easier way to treat cancer, as opposed to going to the doctor and getting radiation therapy? What's your favorite dangerous chemical you can buy on the internet? Find out on this weeks episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 4 min
April 08, 2018 Name of the Year 2018: Mega Panda
In this bonus episode Chris and Dr. Lucas Landherr (aka Dante Shepherd) go through the 2018 name of the year bracket and apply their own metrics to find the number one name.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr
April 08, 2018 Tree Communication: Not about Pot
Do trees talk? How are they able to fight off predators? Do plants have rights? Find out on this week's episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 7 min

About The Mad Scientist Podcast

From the publisher's feed

The Mad Scientist Podcast is a comedy show about the history and philosophy of science and pseudoscience. Hosted by Chris and Marie, join our intrepid hosts as they talk about all the weird stuff…