Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality types is a huge deal online - and it can even inform the way you live your life. Today we explain all of the science and psychology about Type A vs. Type B and figure out if there is any validity at ALL to these claims. STUDYTIME: Are you Type A or Type B and what does that mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2025•47 min
It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more likely to be gay, how bad is Grindr for your brain, what makes your semen taste good - AND MORE. HAVE FUN FOLKXXXXXXX WDWLTW: new breakthrough in HIV medication why AI is ruining science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2025•44 min
Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience. Today we talk about the up to date science on attention span, phone use, impatience - and the best ways for us to get our attention spans back. And question - does everyone have ADHD? WDWLTW: which country could survive without international trade? is all "priming research" debunked? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2025•47 min
New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new research on placebo pills, how even imagining taking a pill helps and also how it relates the future of medicine. We even explain exactly HOW placebo pills work. STUDYTIME: why imaginary pills are curing illness! WDWLTW: is decaf coffee as effective as real coffee? when did birds ACTUALLY evolve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Jun 11, 2025•56 min
Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra, Blue Chew and other drugs are meant to help - but why is erectile dysfunction on the rise. Today we explain all the recent research and trends around impotence in men. STUDYTIME: Why are men unable to maintain erections? WDWLTW: should you have sex before bed? when did flowering plants evolve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Jun 04, 2025•46 min
There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy term for left brain vs. right brain science. There is a lot of myths in this neuroscience, but also some fascinating truths. It helps you to understand your concept of consciousness as well as how you perceive the world around you. We are obsessed with this science! STUDYTIME: Are you left or right brained? WDWLTW: the science of cuddling the differen...
May 28, 2025•54 min
REGISTRATION FOR OUR BIRD WATCHING EVENT - May 22nd, 6-9 pm HIGH PARK: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/ Are we interested in older men? Why do we hate Taylor Swift? (I swear we don't) Why are we so vanilla and unaware of butt plugs. IT IS A CALL IN EPISODE - so get ready y'all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2025•59 min
ASAPSCIENCE BIRD WATCHING HIKE - REGISTER HERE: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/ Porn addiction is on the rise, increasing A LOT since the pandemic. Today we are going to talk about what happens in your brain and body when you watch porn, why it is becoming a huge issues for people, and what you can do about it. It is hard to know if you have a bad relationship to porn - so today we will teach you about it. STUDYTIME: What happens to your brain when you scroll porn sites WDWL...
Apr 23, 2025•54 min
Registration for our HIGH PARK BIRDWATCHING EVENT: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/ Today we take you on an amazing step by step journey into bird watching. It turns out that once you start bird watching, you are more likely to become an environmentalist, appreciate nature and donate more to conservationist efforts. It’s relaxing and life changing so you need to START RIGHT NOW! The birds are HERE Y'ALL - and this podcast will help you find them. Also come to our event! STUDY...
Apr 16, 2025•41 min
AsapSCIENCE ANNUAL BIRD WATCHING HIKE - MAY 22nd 6-9 pm: Registration Portal: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com Website Event Page: https://highparknaturecentre.com/event/sp25-asapscience/ UPDATE ON QUITTING WEED. There are new studies coming out about why it is so hard to quit weed, and why it might be time to start thinking about it. We will go through effective strategies to understand when you know it is time to stop or slow down - and what studies say about how to quit. Ma...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Pre-workout is the most popular supplement amongst young people next to multivitamins. It has creatine, caffeine, and beta alanine which has known to cause skin itching. Today we break down all the science of what is in pre-workout, how it works and whether or not it is dangerous! STUDYTIME: Is pre-workout dangerous? WDWLTW: what makes a "good day" how to get better media sources in Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 26, 2025•52 min
Today we are are doing another pop culture breakdown to get y'all caught up. What do we think of Lady Gaga's MAYHEM, did Mitch like the end of Traitors? Is white lotus losing it's magic? Why is King Charles obsessed with Afro-beats and is Meghan Markle real? Today we leave it all on THE POD - GOOD LUCK SURVIVING THESE HOT TAKES HAHAHAHAHHAHA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2025•54 min
Butt plug use is on the rise - and new studies have found out why. Today we talk about what happens when you use a butt plug, why they are so popular and what the risks might be. WE HAD NO IDEA THEY WERE SO POPULAR! STUDYTIME: How do butt plugs work? WDWTLW: update on the COVID vaccine how intergenerational trauma is passed on genetically Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 05, 2025•55 min
Increasing dietary fiber is one of the biggest health trends of right now, but is there any scientific proof as to why we should be consuming more fiber? There are even fiber supplements or brands like Pure For Men which pitch selling fiber capsules as ways to improve your health, but how do they work. Today we talk about what foods contain the most fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber and how you can use science to become more healthy. STUDYTIME: Is fiber the best nutrient of all time? WDWLTW: wh...
Feb 26, 2025•57 min
Tomato and peanut butter sandwich, top vers bottom, call in's about cock rings and why are you vomitting? This is our fourth call in episode. We are back to the science next week, but for now PIPING HOT TEA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2025•50 min
Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE! To call in an ask us a question go to asapscience.com/chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2025•48 min
Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with over 50% of gay and bisexual men currently using them. So why have they become popular, how do they work and are there any issues with sliding a cock ring over your penis and testicles? STUDYTIME: Why are cock rings so popular? WDWLTW why it is good to ITCH the largest cannabis study ever completed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Feb 05, 2025•57 min
50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessary to deal with this annoying disease. Today we talk about what hemorrhoids are, the history of them, what symptoms there are and how new treatments could help you deal with them. Also Greg will let you in on all the juicy details of his hemorrhoid named "Jenny" STUDYTIME: What are hemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them? WDWLTW: how long does it...
Jan 29, 2025•49 min
The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science to cope - but in the end is there a solution? Trump's inauguration, tariff's, racism, inequality, gun rights, statues, labour issues, war, genocide - are things actually getting worse or is it all in your head? STUDYTIME: Why do things feel so bad right now? WDWLTW: AI predicting weather is peeing contagious? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A virus works, the easier it will be to stay safe, calm and prepare for what could happen. The virus has spread from birds to mammals to humans, in fact it has even killed one person in the US now and one person in Canada is very sick. Today we are explaining everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu. STUDYTIME: Is Bird Flu the next pandemic? WDWL...
Jan 15, 2025•51 min
Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaon STUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness? What Did We Learn This Week? gene edited tomatoes of the future will be more sweet the plastic in your home is killi...
Jan 08, 2025•47 min
Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial bang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2024•50 min
Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others say the bike lanes decrease traffic and this is just a way for him to distract people from his policy issues around the SPA and new highway. Bike lanes have been studied by urban planners, and there are statistics around designated bike lanes, safety and traffic - so today we will explain the hard facts about a very emotional issue. Hosted on Acast...
Dec 04, 2024•52 min
Creatine is one of the most studied supplements. It now has new research saying it could help with cognitive decline, aging and even injury recovery. Today we break down all the up to date creatine science to understand if everyone should be taking it! Studytime: Is Creatine the new wonder drug? WDWLTW: what does binge drinking do to your brain long term why right wing podcasts and YouTubers are nefarious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr
AI is everywhere, but how much water is it consuming? IT IS WORTH IT:?! How much energy is it consuming? THEY'RE TURNING BACK ON THREE MILE ISLAND?! IS THAT A GOOD THING? Today we have an AI freak out. We are going to explain the new research and stats around how much AI data centres are consuming - and whether we think AI is a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2024•44 min
SOOO, lol, the election happened and we have been spiraling in our own ways. We are going to essentially just have a casual conversation about everything we have learned. It is an intense time - so I am curious if this will be informative or cathartic for you all. But yep - here we go, and LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min
There is a new technology called TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. There is another one with the acronym SAINT which is also used to magnetically change your brain and treat things such as depression. It sounds a bit like sci-fi but it is real, and being used right now. They science is awesome so today we explain what is going on and how this could be the future of depression therapy. STUDYTIME: How magnets are curing depression WDWLTW: why white sand beaches are made of poop how ADHD on...
Nov 06, 2024•44 min
Couples therapy is all the rage, so much so that comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman have a whole podcast about it. Today we are interviewing them about when they started couples therapy, we all dish on our personal relationships with therapy and with each other and we even mix in some research about MDMA and therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2024•51 min
Autumn is HITTING! So today we are talking about how seasons affect the human body. Why do we get depressed in winter? Why do leaves change colour? Why do people have more sex in the summer? How is the climate crisis affecting seasons? Today we are explaining the science of seasons - and letting you know what the changing weather can do to your life. STUDYTIME: how do seasons affect humans? WDWLTW: the science of conversion therapy rat experiments that explain human life Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Oct 09, 2024•51 min
We are in the era of "longevity science". Are there medications that can extend your life and stop you from aging? Rapamycin, canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, dasatinib, quercentin, ozempic, wegovy or flavanols. These are all medications that are being studied in rats, mice, worms, and some primates and it extends life in all of them. It decreases disease - and humans are starting to take them - is this the insane ways that we will live to 150? Some scientists think this is happening...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min
