When it comes to love, science has been a bit slow to realize that romantic relationships don't have to be between one man and one woman. But, a lot of research can be salvaged since the various stages of love (excitement, nervousness, attachment...) are experienced pretty similarly for anyone, regardless of gender, culture or relationship structure. So, what does happen to our brain, thoughts, and behavior when we fall in love? Neural data tells us that it's like addiction or even OCD, but how ...
Jul 22, 2020•57 min
Niet Mijn Schuld strijdt tegen het leenstelsel. UvA Radio sprak met Niet Mijn Schuld over hun organisatie, hun argumenten en hun acties. Als jij ook tegen het leenstelsel bent, teken de petitie op nietmijnschuld.nl
Jul 21, 2020•29 min
Niet Mijn Schuld fights against the studentloans in The Netherlands, and wants to bring back student grants. UvA Radio talked with them about their reasoning, their organization, and their actions. If you are also against student loans, and in favour of student grants, sign the petition on nietmijnschuld.nl
Jul 21, 2020•36 min
Felix has a sit down chat with the one, the only, Elmer. The debate focuses on healthcare. Whats the best way to give it? Is it a service, or a human right? Joe Biden is also sleepwalking his way to the presidency with a tremendous lead in the polls. Get the full scoop in this weeks installment of Party Roulette.
Jul 20, 2020•54 min
Dr. Marie Louise Janssen is a professor at the University of Amsterdam specializing in sex work, and its intersection with migration and human trafficking. She also happens to be our guide on this week’s podcast where we explore if Amsterdam’s Red Light district is the maximum expression of emancipation, or another patriarchal imposition? Dr. J is not just a one trick pony though, this week she’ll also help us addresses the pressing current question of sex work like: registration requirements, p...
Jul 19, 2020•41 min
This week Diederik and Benny gossip about their only listener. They get serious about blue balls and DMT, don't give them to kids. Talking about dental hygene, Jerry Sensodine we have a minty fresh joke for you, get in there Cugheads!
Jul 17, 2020•50 min
Origins are usually expressed as the linear understanding of becoming. When that linearity is blurred, what you're left with is a blank slate. Polina Korobova decided to cover that slate with glitter and reshape the way art portrays the story of becoming.
Jul 16, 2020•58 min
A podcast first - a previous "Refill" is recanted, as Char de Nay once again digs deep into celebrity culture. Who should all of us unsubscribe from? Who really stood up for their self worth? And who should absolutely NOBODY vote for in the US presidential race? Find all the answers in an all-new episode of Pour It Up with Char de Nay!
Jul 14, 2020•34 min
This week in the world, Felix sat down with a Polish scholar by the name of Jan Dudek. Tomorrow there is an incredibly consequential presidential election happening in Poland. The incumbant from the PiS party (lol), Andrzej Duda, is facing a stiff challenge from the non-fascist, Rafal Trzaskowski. The right-wing catholic party, PiS, has been in power since 2015 and have enacted widespread degradation of rule of law and separation of power in Poland. The courts are controlled, the people are angr...
Jul 10, 2020•40 min
Hey cugheads! This week Benny and Diederik talk about plastic surgery, Cat Woman, and Bill Gates' goin' to hell. Also, did you know Benny and an ex-girlfriend first met as incubator neighbours, and Diederik would fuck fish under duress? Big closer, the CUGs invite (read: beg) their listener(s) to come on as guest(s) on the next ep. All you need to do is answer a simple question. Listen and find out. #plasticsurgery #BillGates #comedy #incubator #staycuggy
Jul 08, 2020•46 min
The wait is over, they've finally done it, Liverpool is going crazy. The Donkcast is back and better than ever. This episode you can get your hourly fix of Donk filled to the brim with bangers from all over the world. Some Russian hard tunes are provides by myself, followed by some bouncy tunes form A dog, and then Felix with his selection (hopefully Donk). This episode is also for the ones tuning in for the traditional game of rock paper scissors, which i must say is particularly riveting this ...
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Stay woke, people! Char de Nay is back with a fresh bottle of wine and some new celebrity gossip. Can we still like Harry Potter in spite of JK Rowling going off the deep end? What is the Netflix content we should be watching - and which movie is a big No-No? And how can someone step up by stepping down? Find out all the answers in an all-new episode of Pour it Up!
Jul 04, 2020•34 min
Getting lost in bittersweet memories of the past might not seem like the most productive use of your time. But research shows nostalgia can actually be a great coping strategy to deal with negative emotions. So, should you plunge yourself into long and languid daydreams about your glory days? Not necessarily. This week Beth, Noah and Ava explore what triggers nostalgia, the contents of these kinds of memories, and how individual differences influence the effects of nostalgia on the brain and m...
Jul 02, 2020•49 min
This week Comedy Undergradz bring you c-c-cawmedy talk. Benedetto, Lara, and Diederik work through their latest bits since getting back on stage. Diederik tells us pollen is semen and it’s in your face, right now prolly. Benedetto keeps talking about his singing teacher. Lara tells us she shaved her leg hair for Charlie Starr who used to be crosseyed. Then we foreshadow tons of Slam poetry.
Jun 30, 2020•52 min
The number one rated US politics podcast on Dutch student radio is back baby. Party Roulette with Felix Faillace. The stateside protests have reinvigorated a fire in the hearts of the oppressed and the disaffected across the globe, with a discourse focused on racism coming to the forefront. Our friend Logan Price, a veteran political activist, with experience on the Bernie Campaign, Occupy Wall Street and the Chelsea Manning Support Network, joins us on the show to discuss the history and future...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
We always got the positive vibes going at the livesessions, for this one we are taking you on an emotional journey. Pyke shared wonderful music with us and also the lovestory that fueled his creativity for these heartfelt songs. Listen to the stories and the songs, and feel what Pyke felt during this time.
Jun 27, 2020•39 min
Submerged within the brainwashing mechanisms of what religion constitutes as right and wrong, women are always being prohibited the freedom of sexuality. Only accepted as either a virgin, a mother or a whore, female sexuality always gets the short end of the stick. This week, we invite multimedia artist Uvglov to analyze her fascination with religious imagery and the importance of their re-appropriation.
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min
It’s all about being happy right? Doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or what you think the world should look like, we can all agree on trying to be happy. Well, maybe not. We talked to professor Ashley Frawley, a sociology professor at Swansea University, on the perils of our constant pursuit of happiness. Dr. Frawley lectures on the sociology of happiness and mental health and has been critical of the ‘self-help’ movement. We discussed how we should conceptualize happiness, why we ...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Take a hike! We mean that in a nice way, seriously. This week we’re talking about the effect of the great outdoors on our brains. Research has shown that being in nature helps us de-stress, makes us exercise, and even helps broaden and focus our attention. But can we isolate what exactly about nature makes it so good for us? Beth, our resident Australian country girl, Ava, a city girl who almost never went outside, and Noah, who grew up somewhere in the middle, discuss the research & our own...
Jun 20, 2020•54 min
Beyond covid-19, the only pandemic that is on everyone's lips right now is that of white supremacy. It was about time we start addressing the elephant in the room and slowly deconstruct such a notion.All minorities are oppressed through an element of fear that is normalized and constitutional. This time, hear me solo, spell the abc's of neo-liberal precariousness and ultimately, who gets to be treated as human.
Jun 18, 2020•58 min
This week Comedy Undergradz don't bring you news jokes, but they do talk news. They discuss the BLM, the way to reasonably handle difficult topics on stage, and their post-corona return to live comedy shows. That's a-happening. Plus Diederik and Lara teach Benny a lil somethin about virtual sex. They act it out. It's a beautiful thing. Make sure you're sitting down.
Jun 18, 2020•44 min
Life is pretty weird when you really think about it. Why do we get sad? Why are there differences between people? What is everything even for, and how do we fit into the larger picture? Frans de Waal knows a lot about apes, and we all know a lot about ourselves, so how can we reconcile the two? Are there a lot of truths that we can discover about ourselves when we look at our more attractive cousins: Bonobos, Chimpanzees, and Rhesus? In one hour, we hope to talk about the meaning of life, morali...
Jun 15, 2020•55 min
This week Comedy Undergradz brought us jooookes. They had a call in: a 22 year old California man, not at all related to the murderer, although he did wake up at 5am to be on this podcast (which is sketchy to say the least). Lara brought us jokes inspired by the very fun word: reception. Diederik took us to satirical satire town and had a bunch of jokes about Minneapolis, and it's important. Benny told us the story of his dad wearing a quilt at his frikin wedding. He's so Italian. Take a listen....
Jun 13, 2020•47 min
Allie and Jochem are back for Giegling part two to discuss and play some tracks from none other than Traumprinz/DJ Metatron/DJ Healer/Prince of Denmark/Prime Minister of Doom/Golden Baby/Dr. Sun/Kasha. One of the most enigmatic individuals (or groups?) within the electronic scene, Traumprinz has amassed one of the most dedicated legions of fans in the game. The catch? No one knows this producer’s identity. From techno grooves to soulful breakbeats, everything this person puts out has the Midas t...
Jun 12, 2020•47 min
Our minds are where the magic happens - actually they’re where everything happens. Yet, we don’t always have a great understanding of how they work. UvA Radio’s newest podcast, Minds Matter, is here to have a deeper look at that thing in your head. Every episode, Beth Fisher, Ava Ma de Sousa and Noah Simhy will chat about a topic, bringing you some of the psychology and neuroscience research about it along the way. We’re kicking it off with something light (or so we thought). What’s the deal wit...
Jun 10, 2020•49 min
