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Three comedians try to guess what a leading expert does all day and learn why their research is important. You're the Expert brings academia out of the Ivory Tower and into your iPhone. Hosted by Chri... more
FAQs about You're the Expert:How many episodes does You're the Expert have?The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.
February 18, 2017Economics and Human BehaviorDr. Laura Gee is an economist at Tufts. She uses Facebook to study how social groups affect behavior. How do we get jobs? Why do we give money to charity? Dr. Gee helps comedians Eugene Mirman, Maeve Higgins, and Ken Reid find the answers. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends. Recorded live at the Museum of Science in Boston, MA....more50minPlay
February 04, 2017Climate Change and Antarctic WintersOscar Schofield is a biological oceanographer who studies climate change and the warming of Antarctica. In this episode, he teaches comedians Jo Firestone, Aparna Nancherla, and Josh Sharp about how oceans are going to rise, why scientists go crazy, and the best way to deal with climate change skeptics. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more57minPlay
January 21, 2017ButterfliesElizabeth Crone is a scientist at Tufts who studies butterflies. Comedians Ken Reid, Rachel Rosenthal, and Corey Rodrigues learn about nature's most beautiful insect and why the US military is involved. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends. ...more52minPlay
December 17, 2016What Makes You Attractive?Dr. Carlota Batres studies the science of attraction. What makes you find some people sexy and others gross? Comedians Jo Firestone, Roy Wood Jr, and Hari Kondabolu get to the bottom of our evolutionary desires and find out why this research matters. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more1h 2minPlay
November 26, 2016Bird Brains and Parrot TalkDr. Irene Pepperberg knows more about bird brains than just about anyone in the world. Her groundbreaking work with Alex, an African Gray Parrot who talked back and answered questions about abstract concepts, changed the way we think about consciousness. Comedians Ken Reid, Obehi Janice, and Julia Claire learned more. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more49minPlay
November 12, 2016Astrophysics and Predicting the FutureHarvard astrophysicist Alyssa Goodman studies the birth of stars and the many ways humans have tried to predict the future. Comedians Maeve Higgins, Ken Reid, and Steve Macone learn the secrets of the universe and why everyone is so afraid of stars. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more49minPlay
October 29, 2016Making DecisionsDr. Anne Churchland studies how your brain makes decisions. Comedians Jo Firestone, Zhubin Parang, and Roy Wood, Jr. learn how to make good choices and all about neuroscience. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more47minPlay
July 22, 2016Rights of the DeadRay Madoff (BC Law) is a lawyer who specializes in the rights of the dead. What happens to your body? Who gets your stuff? Can the government clone you? Can dogs inherit money? Ray's the person to ask. She teaches SNL's Sasheer Zamata, Ken Reid, and Obehi Janice about her work as a lawyer for the dead. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more49minPlay
July 08, 2016Primate CognitionDr. Alexandra Rosati is a Harvard scientist who studies primate cognition. How do chimps and bonobos understand the world? And what does that tell us about humans? Comedians Sasheer Zamata, Ken Reid, and Obehi Janice learn about everything from chimpanzee pool parties to why it's not a good idea to bring a monkey in your race car. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more49minPlay
June 23, 2016Pet PsychiatryDr. Nicholas Dodman is the head of Tufts' Animal Behavior Clinic. He's the author of "The Dog Who Loved Too Much" and "The Cat Who Cried For Help." Panelists Eugene Mirman, Ken Reid, and Obehi Janice learn about Nick's research. Also, we talk about how to sedate a polar bear. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends....more49minPlay
FAQs about You're the Expert:How many episodes does You're the Expert have?The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.