What stage is it at? Anti-vaxxer issues? When can we use it? ALSO, WHY ARE VACCINES THE BEST DANG THING IN THE WORLD!? We use a variety of studies to explain on March, 24th, 2020 the newest details of the COVID-19 vaccine, how your body could use it and which animals are being tested on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 64
What happens when you self-isolate? We look at studies from the 2003 SARS epidemic to explain what to expect from staying at home during a global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Greg and Mitch go OFF on the popular Netflix dating show “Love Is Blind” and explain the surprising amount of science. For example, what happens in your body when you fall in love? Are you more attracted to someone if you don’t see them? What part of the brain was Jessica using when she spoke like a chipmunk in the pods? Mitch loves this show, Greg doesn’t - listen now to see what goes down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 04, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Employees emotional distress, Rise of the Resistance and mosquitoes, Greg and Mitch went to Disneyland so you don't have too. They break down the science, the history, and the experiences that Walter Elias Disney has tried to design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 61
David Epstein is an amazing science communicator and the best selling author of "Range: Why Generalist Triumph in a Specialized World" and "The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance". We chat about some of his favourite research in self improvement, his experience in sport science, and his writing process/advice for others interested in writing or communicating science. We truly had a great time learning from him, and hope you enjoy the episode :) Hosted on Acast....
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 60
This week Mitch and Greg are joined by the infamous SIMONE GIERTZ. She is the amazing inventor, YouTuber, Truckla maker and DANG DANG COOLEST GAL AROUND! We talk about meeting on set of the most hated YouTube video of all time, how she is planning to go to space and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 05, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Greg and Mitch breakdown the viral TikTok trend claiming testicles can taste. We also explain why you get "blue balls" or even "blue vulva", and finally deep dive into the most epic, dangly, WEIRD scientific info on TESTES, lol! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 58
The first living robots were just created! We discuss the science behind them and argue what it means to "be alive". We also detail new robots unveiled at CES 2020 and ponder the future of humanity with our newly created AI friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Why did they start? How do we talk about them? Is Prime Minister Scott Morrison the worst human ever? This week we chat about the recent fires in Australia and how to properly link them to Climate Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 56
So much has changed since 2010 as we recap this decade through science. Crispr pigs, probes on comets, the black hole photo, we humans have done SO MANY THINGS! We recap the biggest stories for you so we can reflect all together *awwwww* WE LOVE YOU AND WE LOVE SCIENCE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Mitch and Greg speak on their own body image issues and the recent scientific studies about social media negatively affecting our perception of ourselves. They dissect why gay men are disproportionately struggling with their bodies and finally, end with the scientific tips to help you look at your body in a new way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Rise and grind! Hustle HARDER! We are constantly told that working super hard aka "hustling" brings success ... but what does science say? We also chat about which YouTubers push this mantra, the concept of workism and statistics on what the perfect work week should look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 04, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Today we have Rachel Salt, the author of "The Plastic Problem" join us to talk about plastics! In our recent YouTube video we wore every piece of plastic we used in a week, and wanted to talk about why plastic is amazing, the impact of all this waste, and what we can do as individuals and society to minimize the problem. We also touch on parenting strategies and new baby science! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 27, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Netflix, Disney+, Apple+ or even something called Quibi. The amount of streaming services is out of control. But what is the environmental impact of these services? And, according to science who will WIN THIS WAR? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Who are these "climate change deniers", and why do they believe the things they believe? More importantly, what are the most effective ways to communicate with them, so that they can understand the severity and stakes of climate change? In this episode we also talk about a new discovery on why bird eggs have different colors and patterns, and a sneaky tactic that climate change deniers have used to fool the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Are you addicted to Instagram? WE ARE! Do you want to use it less? WE DO! This episode explains a scientific perspective on how to decrease Instagram use. We also break down the impact social media has on mental health and how to get more LIKES! LOL. We're all in this fight against social media, so come explore the concept of TURNING OFF YOUR PHONE (after listening to this podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 02, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 49
WARNING: We recorded this podcast with an extreme lack of sleep. We stayed awake for 36 hours to test our own sleep deprivation and you can hear first hand what happened in this podcast. Will we hallucinate? Why does lack of sleep make your eyes puffy? Why did Greg wet the bed at the age of 18? It is all answered in today’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This week is all about PUBES! What does science say about trimming? Are kids getting pubes earlier? IS IT DANGEROUS TO SHAVE DOWN THERE? We tell embarrassing stories about puberty, our own body hair and how we are going to groom ourselves moving forward based on science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We've been gone from this podcast for 4 MONTHS, EEEEEK! The main reason was *drumroll please* YOUTUBE BURNOUT! This week we explain the most recent scientific studies about burnout. Do you have it? Can you avoid it? With this info you can be fulfilled in life and learn to avoid burnout like the plague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Winter Is Coming! Game of Thrones is back this weekend (April 14 2019) and as you might expect, Greg and Mitch feel different ways about it. This episode we remember the infamous Red Wedding episode and all the reaction videos, we talk about FOMO and then debate whether GoT is the best show of all time or a bit of a snooze. SPOILERS THROUGHOUT EPISODE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Can we mathematically determine whether or not there's intelligent life elsewhere in the Milky Way? What science gets ignored by conspiracy theorists when it comes to water fluoridation? This week, Greg and Mitch tackle conspiracy theories. They share stories about theories they've bought into over the years, and then take a deep dive into the rise of conspiracism on YouTube. Should the giant media platform be held at all responsible? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 03, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 44
What's currently going on in Marineland? How can you get over your fear of spiders? This week, Greg and Mitch share stories about zoos, both the good and the bad. Afterward, Mitch sits down with a zookeeper from the Toronto Zoo to get his perspective on the work and initiatives that he gets to be a part of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In recent months measles outbreaks have been on the rise, and diseases we thought were long gone are making a comeback. What's the solution? How do we talk about vaccines and bust the myths around them? This week Rachel and Greg (don't worry, Mitch will be back!) chat about how to best discuss science misinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Our handsome Prime Minister has been having a rough couple of months. The recent SNC Lavalin scandal is showcasing that Trudeau and Canada aren't as squeaky clean has many would like to believe. This week Greg and Mitch remember the time JT asked AsapSCIENCE to interview him as well as when they had a private Beyonce show! They then take a deeper dive into what this political scandal means for the upcoming election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 41
What's really going on within the dairy industry? Why should we be on the lookout for Giardia lamblia? What are some ways to use cognitive bias to your advantage? This week, Greg and Mitch discuss veganism. They share stories about their challenging attempts to do away with animal products, and then they dive deep into the issue to discuss things we all need to think about when considering what we put into our bodies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 27, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Why are tracking shots so effective? Are the Academy Awards merit-based? And speaking of awards, what are some things you could do to up your chances at winning a Nobel Prize? This week's episode is all about the Oscars! Greg and Mitch review some of their most- and least-favourite nominated films, and then they debate whether or not the Oscars should even still exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Making vlogs and watching vlogs is a favourite millennial pass time! On one hand it's a way of documenting and sharing your life but on the other there's a lot of pressure! This week Greg and Mitch reflect back to the time they 'stole' a child, to when they posted weekly vlogs and whether or not they should start making them again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Why are Apple store employees trained to interpret body language? What are things you can do to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone? This week, Greg and Mitch dive head-first into the Smartphone War! After sharing stories about their experiences with the competing brands, they debate over which is better: Apple or Android! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Does temperature affect our perception of time? Why are some people more inclined than others to take risks? How much of an impact did the ice storm of 2013 actually have? This week, as the snow piles up in Toronto, Greg and Mitch discuss winter! They share stories about some of their most harrowing winter experiences, and then they get into a debate over whether the coldest season is nothing but an inconvenience or a chance to cozy up and enjoy life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Jan 30, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 36
What are some of the most stressful jobs, and some of the stinkiest smells? Can Greg and Mitch get through the tidying up process in one piece? This week, Greg and Mitch are inspired by Marie Kondo, her bestselling book and her hit TV show! They share horror stories about cleaning up both at work and at home, and then get into a debate over whether or not tidying up is actually as magical an experience as Marie Kondo professes it to be. The science is spliced in throughout. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Jan 23, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 35