The wellness industry makes more money than the pharmaceutical industry. Don't believe me? I didn't believe myself until we spoke with Dr. Bernie Garrett who has a new book The New Alchemists, available on July 29. With a PhD in Information Science and over 35 years clinical experience as a nurse, Dr. Garrett gives us some inside information about the often misleading wellness industry. About Dr. Garrett The New Alchemists: https://www.amazon.com/New-Alchemists-rise-deceptive-healthcare-ebook-dp...
Jul 20, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 38
A new, relatively intact human skull from China was analyzed recently and the results are.. promising. Some scientists think we found a new species but others aren't so sure. While we wait for the experts to sort this out, let's take a look at some of the more interesting aspects of early human evolution! New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can...
Jul 13, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We're on summer break this week (plus my brother just got married) so no new episode today. But, next week we're talking again about evolution so we thought this would be a good opportunity to do a quick refresher on the "theory" of evolution. This was our second ever episode and a lot has changed since we first recorded this. I did a little bit of editing to make the episode sound better, but there's only so much I could do. So, if things sound a bit weird or different, that's why. We were stil...
Jul 06, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 36
I know nothing about plants but luckily I know someone who does! Dr. Baliga is a lecturer at Texas Tech University and is also the host of the (amazing) podcast Plathropology which you can find on any podcast platform or just click the link below to find his socials, podcast, TikTok, and more! Links to all things Planthropology Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for scienc...
Jun 29, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This week we're setting up a concept for a future episode. Epigenetics and genetics are complicated topics so we wanted to introduce them now before tackling other myths and misconceptions like DNA alteration and stuff like that! New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our ...
Jun 22, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 34
We recently hit 500 Followers on Twitter recently and so I promised I would do an episode on making a podcast. Thank you so much to everyone who followed us on social media, we really appreciate the support! We obviously don't have a regular episode this week but we'll be back next week with more science myths and misconceptions. New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast...
Jun 15, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Everyone knows these myths but are they true? This week we're talking about myths like bulls hating the color red, women syncing their menstrual cycles, giving babies alcohol for teething, and hair of the dog as a cure for hangovers! They sound convincing, but the logic is flawed and we talk about why. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations....
Jun 08, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Videos can be really convincing. But what happens when the news report you're watching isn't real? Or the interview you heard about was faked? This isn't a conspiracy theory or something in the distant future. Deepfakes and tampering of videos is happening now with real world consequences. The rampant spread of misinformation and the growing issue of deepfakes needs to be addressed. Luckily, a group of researchers from Binghamton University teamed up with engineers at Intel to tackle this proble...
Jun 01, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 32
There have been some recent changes to CDC guidelines about wearing masks and social distancing. In this episode we provide an update about COVID and some new conspiracy theories and a potentially deadly COVID cure. Be sure to follow expert guidance for the best ways to stay safe and healthy as cities and states being to reopen and restrictions lax. Transcript NYT Article New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science...
May 25, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Did you know I'm a published researcher? That's right, I have my name on at least 6 published scientific studies and at least 1 book chapter. So this week, we're going to talk a little bit about the publishing process, review boards, the peer review process, and journal impact factors. We don't go into detailed information, I just wanted to give a little look behind the curtain about how studies make it into the world. I also had Army drill this weekend and I'm exhausted so I decided to do a low...
May 18, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This past weekend was Mother's Day here in the US, so we decided what better way to celebrate how great our moms are than by sharing the craziest myths they told us growing up. This week we're talking a lot about lightning, phones, and bats eating bananas. It's a weird one but Lauren and I had a lot of fun recording. Apparently, dedicating an episode to our moms didn't count as a Mother's Day gift. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry ...
May 11, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 29
We always wonder how myths and misconceptions start but in this episode we finally have an answer. We get to speak with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Payne award winner, former senior writer for the New York Times, and author of the book The Big Lie: How One Doctor's Medical Fraud Launched Today's Deadly Anti-Vax Movement, Kurt Eichenwald. He tells us the story of former Dr. Andrew Wakefield and the lies he put forth to the world on vaccines and their relation to Autism. Kurt's book is now now and...
May 04, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We have a thing for food so naturally we're talking about even more food myths you probably believe (or at the very least heard). We're talking more about the science behind these myths so there's less of them BUT there's a lot of information behind each topic! Personally, I was most surprised to learn about the number of foods that have MSG in them. We're looking at you Pringles. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Good...
Apr 27, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Stem cells are a controversial topic but one we think is really important to discuss and understand. There's also reports that the COVID vaccines use stem cells so we thought it was important to provide the details. We also talk about some of the good that stem cells can provide. Keep in mind we're going to be talking about embryonic stem cells a bit so if that makes you uncomfortable then this might not be the episode for you. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new mer...
Apr 20, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
It's spring time which means people are reproducing like rabbits! Wait, no. That's actual rabbits. Humans reproduce all year. If you are pregnant, will be soon, or was at some point, you might have experienced pregnancy brain. But is pregnancy brain real? How severe is it? Will it ever go away? What am I still doing here? If you're confused like I am, click the play button and it will all make sense. Also, this episode description was stupid but I'm not writing a new one. Transcript New Pokemon ...
Apr 13, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 25
We're on spring break this week so I figured I'd share some questions that plague me every day. We'll be back next week (Apr 13, 2021) talking about pregnancy brain! New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch...
Apr 06, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 24
There are some wild and crazy science myths out there - some we never heard of. Most of these myths have some outdated science or technology behind them but they’re still believed today. Surprisingly, we did manage to find one that was true and you’d be shocked to hear which one! Transcript Coal vs Diamond Earth tilt vs Earth tilt on Equinox New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for sci...
Mar 30, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 23
There are a TON of myths surrounding your favorite pizza roll heater: the microwave oven. In this podcast episode we look at some of the more common and pervasive myths and misconceptions like: microwaves remove all the nutrients from food, they cause cancer, and they're generally unsafe and should be beaten with a bat Office Space style. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods...
Mar 23, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Now that the coronavirus vaccine is being distributed to millions of people, will life return to pre-pandemic conditions? Will we need COVID vaccine booster shots? What about new and emerging side effects. We answer all these questions and more! If you have a question you want answered, let us know on social media using the links below! Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods f...
Mar 16, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Laboratory grown meat is coming whether you want it or not. Plant based synthetic meat like Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger are already on the shelves and are a hit! But some people don't buy into the hype and think that lab grown or synthetic meat will cause serious health effects. Is there any truth to it or is this all misconceptions and pseudoscience? Dig into this episode to find out! Disclaimer : We do talk about butchering cows. Nothing graphic, but we do mention it. Transcript New Po...
Mar 09, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This is an odd episode for us. Normally, we debunk these types of videos but this time we're debunking something totally different. We're asking the question: is the FDA and food companies keeping us safe? There are videos of metals being in baby food that you can see with a magnet. There's also a report that baby food has high levels of heavy metals. Is there any truth to this and should parents (and soon to be parents) be worried? Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand ne...
Mar 02, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 19
You've lived in your own body for your whole life, but there are tons of things about it you don't know. But then there are things you think you know, but don't actually. In this podcast episode we talk about some of our favorite myths and misconceptions about the human body! Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show b...
Feb 23, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Valentine’s Day was February 14, but just because it already passed doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it! This week, we’re taking a look at some of the most common relationship myths and even giving some of our own past relationship experiences. What does science say about finding your soulmate? Can we predict the likelihood of a couple getting divorced? Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow...
Feb 16, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 17
The coronavirus vaccine has been given to millions of people in the US already, but many people still have a ton of questions. What happens if I miss a dose? Is it vegan? Why has the rollout been so slow? and many more. This week, we’re addressing as many questions as we can. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show b...
Feb 09, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 16
There have been over 5,000 Bigfoot sightings in the US. With so many people claiming to have seen it (or one of the many supposed Bigfoots), it's certainly worth looking into. But what does science say about Bigfoot and the now extinct Gigantopithecus genus of apes? Is it possible the two are connected? We also discuss some of the claims made on the Nat Geo show, "Chasing Bigfoot". Washington DOT Bigfoot video : https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/article239605373.html Transcript New Pok...
Feb 02, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
5G networks are here for many of us. But that hasn't stopped a number of lawsuits claiming dangerous health hazards from cellphone radiation. But does radiation from cellphones cause cancer and can these new millimeter radio waves pose a threat to our health and environment? In this podcast episode discuss what the claims are and what the research says. Electromagnetic Spectrum : https://imgur.com/a/SFJVmyA Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some swe...
Jan 26, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Buying food can be really stressful and difficult. Making sure you're getting enough fruits and vegetables is tiring. At least for me it is. Plus, there's soo many myths and misconceptions surrounding food that we just HAD to bring back our favorite certified dietitian and personal trainer, Amanda Hookom, RDT, CPT. We talk about GMOs, pesticides in organic foods, the often cited "dirty dozen" and more! And don't forget to check out her website and amazing Twitch stream with the links below! Tran...
Jan 19, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
There are new coronavirus strains ready to make the New Year a problem. We answer some important questions like "will the coronavirus vaccines work on the new strain?", "where did these strains originate from?", "are these more dangerous?". We also discuss some myths and misconceptions about mutations. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations....
Jan 12, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Science in TV and movies can make for really interesting plot points and story lines. But is the science we see on the screen factual or are they just ways to make a character or event seem legitimate? In this episode we discuss the science used in various TV shows and movies and give the actual science behind it. Also, we spent a little too much time talking about clinical trials so we had to skip the section on Grey's Anatomy.. but just know it's there. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel !...
Jan 05, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 11
It’s that time of the year where people create their “top of 2020” lists and we’re no different. In this podcast episode we discuss our favorite discoveries of the year. Some of the things we mention are new organs discovered, a blood test for Alzheimer's, COVID vaccines, and more! Transcript Great Conjunction Meme - I couldn't find the one I mentioned in the episode but accept this instead. New Pokemon YouTube Channel ! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Good...
Dec 29, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
