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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- How to ACTUALLY survive the common cold (TIPS FOR COLD SEASON) · 49 minOn today’s episode, we’re talking about the Common Cold, one of the worst experiences known to humans! Today we get into how to treat your hellish symptoms using only research…
- The El Niño update we’ve all been dreading (IT'S HERE) · 51 minOn today’s episode, we’re talking about the biggest El Niño season in 1000 years! We get into the impacts that are predicted to happen globally and what has happened in the past…
- The AMOC Collapse has begun - how screwed are we? · 43 minOn today's episode, we’re talking about the one spot on earth that has been cooling called the ‘cold blob’ south of Greenland, that is concerning scientists. This blob is…
- Everything we know about VAPING just changed · 42 minOn today’s episode, we’re talking about the new research behind vaping nicotine. How vape companies have manipulated users to become more addicted, how vaping can affect your…
- The scam artist trying to ruin Toronto · 52 minOn today’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when one of the coolest cities in the world - Toronto, finds itself at the centre of a scam artist who's trying to gain power…
- Your brain on ACID (WE TOOK LSD!) · 45 minOn today’s episode, we’re talking about Acid, LSD and psychedelics! All the science on why it turns people vegetarian, why it trips your brain out and Greg’s recent acid trip… in…
- The Psychology of “Never Enough” (RICH PEOPLE SUCK) · 1 h 5 minOn today’s episode, we’re talking about… MONEY! Why does it feel like it’s never enough?! We get into research on the psychology of financial stress, how money changes people and…
- Are human penis sizes shrinking? · 52 minWe’re back! On today’s episode, we are talking about human penis size! What is the actual average? Why are human penises large? Also, we talk about pesticides, DDT and will…
- Why bisexual guys are superior, biologically · 53 minOn today’s episode, we discuss Bisexual Men and Bisexuality. Are Bi-Men more evolutionary advanced, the genetic science and social-science behind homosexuality and bisexuality…
- The “Number Go Up” Addiction · 53 minWe’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. We discuss…
- Answering more of your unhinged questions! · 1 h 7 minOn today’s episode, we answer your burning questions from the chat line! We get into all things Taylor Swift, The Odyssey, and whether adult camp is possible. Plus, are we in a…
- The new eating disorder secretly destroying men · 1 h 0 minOn today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the…
- Why music makes sex better · 51 minOn today’s episode, we go in on… what gets us in the mood! Specifically, do we like music on or off during sex, and the scents/smells, and spaces that turn us on. Listen to us…
- BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling · 1 h 1 minOn today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between…
- Exposing your favourite influencers · 56 minOn today’s episode, we go in on Science Influencers!! We discuss how the culture of influencing has created misinformation, distrust of medical professionals and why you should…
- The truth about GAY CRUISING · 54 minOn today’s episode, we go in on Gay Cruising! We discuss everything, from the history of gay male public sex, to the first ever documented gay couple, to male and female gay…
- Exposing the most corrupt politician in Canadian history · 1 h 7 minOn today’s episode, we go in on DOUG FORD - THE MOST CORRUPT POLITICIAN IN CANADIAN HISTORY, who has been actively destroying our province, our city and our lives. Torontonians…
- Are we toxic? We took the test! · 1 h 14 minIn today’s Sidenote episode we take the ultimate test to find out… are we toxic? Specifically, are we toxically masculine? UGH! We dive into 10 questions from a recent New…
- Pop culture breakdown: Drake is gay, Couples Therapy, Half Man, Jeff Bezos, Obsession etc. · 57 minIn today’s episode, we get into another pop culture, gay ass conversation about Dr. Orna’s braid to Obsession (the movie) and everything in between, including Drake, Half Man…
- Opening up about our biggest insecurity: balding! · 48 minOn today's episode, we get into our biggest insecurity... going bald! We discuss the differences between male and female hair loss, Greg’s hair loss journey from topical…
- Cruise Ships: are they deadly? · 53 minOn today's episode, we get into cruise ships - the logistics of food and visitors, the specifics on disease spread on ships, the environmental risks for our oceans, port towns…
- Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight · 50 minOn today’s episode, we get into Greg’s hyperfixation... bird watching! We discuss his recent bird-watching trip to Point Pelee, the odd history around birding, the dos and don'ts…
- The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy! · 49 minToday on Sidenote - we get into the shocking hype, data and science around red light therapy for hair loss and skincare. Scam or legit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Why Do We Kiss? · 46 minOn today's episode, we get into why we kiss, do other species kiss, the history of kissing and how to be a better kisser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Peptides: influencer scam, or legit science? · 44 minPeptides are having a moment! We discuss why they are everywhere online, and are they simply an influencer scam or legit science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- LOOKSMAXXING · 51 minLOOKSMAXXING - what is it and why is it everywhere online right now? Today we get into the harsh reality of this online sub-culture and the science behind why this concept is bad…
- We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars · 1 h 0 minWe got caught in a lie. So today we are going to explain the ways we have lied, why Greg can't stop exaggerating and how to spot if someone is cheating. We will also relate it to…
- Constipation: are we all secretly backed up? · 45 minConstipation affects millions of people every day, and billions every year. The actual definition of constipation is complicated - and there are crazy ways to find out why you…
- Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it? · 42 minNipple sensitivity is a scientific mystery in many ways. There are few studies on it, but the the information that does exist is fascinating. It is more common in women, men and…
- Buttholes: how the anus made us human · 45 minButtholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a tube? Having a mouth and an…
- WE'RE BACK and addressing the rumours ... · 50 minWE ARE BACK! We took two months off as things were rough. We didn't THINK we were keeping you guessing about the podcast ending, but I guess we were. This week we are ADDRESSING…
- Marijuana use, Rosalia's new album, our bickering = THE FINAL Q and A OF THE YEAR :) · 48 minToday is our final Q and A episode of the year. We like to gossip so it happens today. How is our "decreasing marijuana use" is going ... LOL - we go OFF on the new Rosalia…
- COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!? · 41 minFascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO…
- How to decrease your phone use! · 51 minWe're all addicted to our phones - but how can we decrease our phone use? Even the word "addiction" could be part of why you are hooked. Today we break down the top scientific…
- GOONING: why are people masturbating for hours at a time? · 49 minGooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of our time. There is actually…
- Is it too late to solve climate change? ft. DAVID SUZUKI · 1 h 13 minDavid Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism, how we got to where we are…
- Trump vs. Science: are we screwed? ft. Dr. Nikki Maphis · 44 minDonald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen funding and taken away grants for…
- Climate Optimism: the radical shift we need to survive ft. Dr. Shelby Riskin · 55 minDr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery found in the soil…
- The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc. · 1 h 1 minTo cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our reaction to "Life of a…
- Is AI slowly ruining science? YES - plz listen! · 50 minScience is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper mills, doctors being…
- How to fall asleep faster! · 33 minSleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain to you some up to date…
- What ACTUALLY Causes Autism? Tylenol, pollutants, screen time ... · 44 minAutism rates are on the rise - and right now in America Donald Trump claims the rise is due to Tylenol use during pregnancy. Other experts claim it has to do with pollutants…
- How Concerts Are Replacing Church: BAD BUNNY REVIEW, LADY GAGA REVIEW, TATE MCRAE REWIEW etc.... · 59 minThe science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically on par with religion. Why do…
- Toxic masculinity and the "crisis of male culture" ft. YourFriendKevin · 55 minToday we are talking about working out, toxic masculinity and the crisis of male identity with "YourFriendKevin" aka. Kevin McDonald. As a popular twitch streamer and personal…
- HPV: the virus causing cancer in young people · 41 minThe HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importantly can decrease your…
- Coldplay CEO, Bieber, Zelda Announcement, Wimbledon and more hot gossip! · 48 minToday we are talking about the Coldplay CEO being fired, Bieber's new album, the Zelda announcement and Donkey Kong as well. We will update on Lorde, the Bad Bunny residency and…
- How love hacks your brain: obsession, jealousy and Love Island · 51 minToday we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why reality tv is so popular from a…
- Do you actually have consciousness? · 48 minIs human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring the up to date science on…
- Type A vs. Type B personality types: is it all BS? · 47 minAre 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…
- Pride 3.0: Grindr epidemic, why gay people exist, semen taste, and MUCH MORE · 44 minIt 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…
