Tell your relatives! For episode 19, we bring on special guest Uncle Rick (Staropoli), who walks us through the weird wild ethical quagmire of direct-to-consumer genetic tests.

Intro track: "Ancestors" by Miko Marks and the Resurrectors

Outro track: "Who Am I?" by Country Joe and the Fish

For our first episode of season 3, we're joined by Cam Blair to talk about the dangers of doctor shortages and a field of medical training that is quickly on the rise.

Intro track: "The Next Episode (Instrumental)" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg

Outro track: "Can I Believe You" by Fleet Foxes

You're twinvited to join us for another season! (Sorry, had to). In this brief teaser we warm up our vocal chords and announce a new format for our upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for more and feel free to reach out at [email protected]!

After the first year of our podcast, we decided it was time to take a pause out of our regularly scheduled program for some reflection on the topics we've covered so far. We're grateful to everyone who has followed along with us on the way!

Intro and outro track: "Ten Thousand Words" by the Avett Brothers

We don't recommend listening to this episode hungry. For our 16th recording, we take a bite out of the burgeoning plant-based burger industry.

Intro track: "Animal" by Miike Snow

Interlude track: "The Hamburger Song" by James Cunningham

Outro track: "Vegetables" by The Beach Boys

For episode 15, Jonah looks at the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis and asks us each to consider: when is hardship helpful?

Intro track: "Survivor" by Destiny's Child

Transition track: "Harder Better Faster Stronger" by Daft Punk

Outro track: "Fuel Up" by Stornoway

For episode 14, Kateri researches the myth of the "100-year flood" - and then, naturally, the all-too-real reality of imminent climate crisis.

Intro track: "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" by The Staple Singers

Outro track: "All Eyes on Me" by Bo Burnham

For episode 13, Jonah discusses the poetic and powerful life of Daniel Tammet, an austic savant and synesthete. Check out more of Daniel's work here: http://danieltammet.net/.

Intro track: "Mr Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra

Outro track: "Colors" by Black Pumas

What's your circadian rhythm like? In episode 12, Kateri talks about the history of sleeping and the current challenges we face as a chronically sleep-deprived society.

Intro track: "Gotta Get Up" by Harry Nilsson

Outro track: "Go to Sleep" by the Avett Brothers

How do we know what decision is best for us? In episode 11, Jonah takes us on a mystical, mathematical journey through the theory (and application) of optimal stopping.

Intro track: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" by The Clash

Outro track: "Bad Decisions" by The Strokes