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Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.

Release date: 2023-03-20 Genre:Science > Social Sciences

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1. Can’t handle the wokeness any more… - () knocked one more star off. So this was the idiot that came up with the stupid test that I could easily defeat. And this so called scientist claimed she had no control over this, as though your unconscious cannot be overruled by your conscious. Yes, their may be a bias in recall of obscure things, but this doesn’t mean people forget things that are not obscure. Instead we take a relatively meaningless result and push it to prominence as a core of Woke Insanity. And you guys play along. () Economics and Poverty. The natural state of man from the beginning of history is poverty; -% poverty globally. That is until about years ago. For the past years, poverty dropped from -% to -% today. So what happened in the past years? Open markets. So, what exactly is poverty. It seems one side called out poverty, but is it? The concept/complaint about supply side economics was not a conservative idea. It was a left wing label of what the conservatives were doing. Conservatives were simply doing what worked for years, and the democrats observed what the conservatives were doing, and labeled it so they could complain about it. The rest of the discussion was about experimentation. Actually it is data capture, and then analysis of the results. The problem is people don’t like that, because they want their view to be right. And that is the problem we see today from the idiocies of the Woke Cult.
2023-03-14

2. Been here from the start - I started listening to this podcast from day one. During my long commuting drives it never failed to fascinate me and the topics were always current; the solutions, practical. For a while I stepped away from podcasts and only recently re-entered them again, and I’m happy that hidden brain has continued to be such a high quality program. The books suggested are some of the most interesting reads. Definitely my favorite podcast in the psychological realm!
2023-02-23

3. Keeps you thinking (update) - I can’t wait to get and listen to the latest episode because Shankar always brings a new way of thinking about the current topic. It’s really fun to hear his analysis and that of his guests. Even rerunning programs, brings back the reason I began listening in the first place!
2023-02-23

4. Correlation vs causation - This is about the // episode re: cultivating a sense of purpose. I generally like this podcast. But I’m troubled that the episode talks about how a sense of purpose is associated with, e.g., better health, increased likability, etc. and implies that there is a causal relationship between a sense of purpose and such positive things. Actually, at :, it does more than just imply - Shankar actually puts forth that “[i]t can improve your health, your cognitive abilities, your longevity.” What exactly is the evidence? How was it gathered? I’d like to point out that, for example, people who experience a sense of purpose may be more likely to have involved careers that pay well more $$$ better healthcare better health. It seems overreaching to assert that a sense of purpose causes (vs is merely correlated with) better health, increased likability, etc.
2023-02-23

5. A cohesive balm… - Love the new section at the end of each episode—our Unsung Heroes. Today’s (//) heroes helped a car wreck victim as anonymous first responders. It was especially touching.. This section reminds me we are all in this together, right here, right now, wherever we are, and how important it is to be kind to each other. Much needed—thank you, Hidden Brain team!
2023-01-24

6. very cool ideas jolted by yelling adds - i think this is a cool show that really makes me think but i’ll be really gaining a lot from the podcast then get loud yelling ads like high pitched women about ikea and western union bank? i hope you say the ads instead bc it’s really alarming and often. i don’t need to send money orders and i would rather make a table with glue noodles and human hair than go to an ikea. other than that great show
2023-01-20

7. Persuasion or Manipulation? - The last episode on persuasion was shallow in actual persuasion but pretty heavy on unaddressed coercion. I suppose if you want to learn the “acceptable” ways to manipulate those around you, this is the episode for you. It’s a shame; I used to really enjoy this show, but that last episode (and my feeling that the show has generally declined) made me not want to listen.
2023-01-17

8. Best host on ANY platform; amazing show - Shankar is the best host/interviewer I have ever heard. The show itself is also thought-provoking, always fascinating, and indeed helpful. I am always impressed by the curation of topics and the balance between thought-provoking questions of a philosophical nature and detailed nuanced responses. As I said above, Shankar could teach a master class in interviewing. His questions are so trenchant and display a keen wit and always cut to the heart of the matter while inviting guests to open up about their experiences. Every time I listen I am floored by how well he steers each episode. Bravo!
2023-01-09

Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.

Release date: 2023-03-14

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1. Becoming and ologist to go on the show! - I’ve listened to every ologies episode and Alie and the ologists’ stories really gave me the confidence to believe that I could have a career in research. I have finally achieved my dream of being accepted to a PhD program and all I can think about is what Ology my research can fall into so that I can be on this show.
2023-03-24

2. Soo good (esp. for a neurodivergent brain) - I recently started listening and binged so many episodes on a road trip to the Grand Canyon! Love this show either way but it is very ADHD-friendly in my opinion, which makes me so much more likely to listen in general, but especially to the episodes where I don’t have a ton of personal/natural interest in. Also just a side note, being a new listener and skipping around through episodes, I have heard the progression of your story with your dad. There aren’t any words I could say that probably haven’t been said before but I just want to say that I recognize what a special relationship you had with him and sending all the good energy your and your family’s way!
2023-03-23

3. LISTEN TO EXPERTS! - Ologies is a ray of light. I work in education and right now we’re dealing with a lot of [redacted language - go to town Ali] that directly contradicts everything experts have said about protecting our kids and making them feel safe. Ologies helps me remember that there is a whole community of people seeking, finding, following and listening to truth. Thank you to the experts who share their knowledge, thank you to every person who listens to them, and thank you to Ali for bringing the experts to us. You’re the best poddad.
2023-03-20

4. Fun for the little and big! - Story time: My daughter and I like to incorporate Ologies/Smologies into her wind down routine at night. She has some sleep issues. I turn the volume really low and, it’s my absolute favorite, to turn it on .x speed and pretend everyone on Smologies is drunk. She doesn’t notice, but I’m giggling inside! / recommend giving it a try after a long day. Also, I listen to Ologies at work while I’m reading culture plates. Fun for all!
2023-03-20

5. When a podcast host becomes your new best friend - Find you a friend who will introduced you to people the way Alie Ward introduces each and every one of her guests. Found this podcast by happenstance and it’s low key been one of the better things I’ve discovered this year. I find Alie’s voice and questions so captivating and enthusiastic. I’ve become obsessed with every topic and every guest in the same magnitude that she does. The first episode I listen to it was all about melanin, and I’ve never heard two people be more excited about a topic. This podcast makes me want to quit my job and pursue my dreams and do things I actually like. The level of enthusiasm and excitement Alie conveys in a topic or a guest is contagious. And honestly if your friends and loved ones aren’t bringing this level of energy to your life, well maybe they need to listen to this and up their game. I bawled my eyes out during every conversation about losing her father. Having lost my own father in and still processing and grieving. I’m learning so much about myself and my friends and my family and how we all possibly have some level of ADD or ADHD and seeking treatment and support. But most of all, I spent so much my day by myself working remotely and sometimes I get lonely and I miss my co-workers. And something about Alie and her voice and they way she talks and shares as if your her new best friend with engaging topics has helped my days go by a little bit faster and feel a little less alone… and I’m not crying, you’re crying. Love this podcast.
2023-03-19

6. Witty Funny Interesting and Well Produced - Alie is very well spoken without being pretentious. She has a great sense of humor. And she cusses, you know like a normal person, not an NPR host. Not that there’s anything wrong with NPR, but sometimes you just need science as if it was you and your friend who knows how to ask smart people questions.
2023-03-16

7. Awesome podcast and birthday shoutout - Hi Alie, this is my girlfriends favorite podcast and she shared it with me! I absolutely love it also. Her birthday is coming up on April st (not a joke) and it would be so special if you could give her a birthday shoutout if you see this! Happy birthday Emily! You’re amazing!
2023-03-16

8. I LOVE THIS SHOW - literally look forward to my commute because I can’t wait to put on a new episode. Alie is the most hilarious and thoughtful host and the guests and topics are all fascinating and diverse. A real breath of fresh air. As an environmental scientist turned policy wonk I truly feel like this is scratching my NEED to keep learning. Thank you Alie!
2023-03-16

Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!

Release date: 2023-03-21

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1. Kate the Chemist Episode on Hydrogen Cars March - I just started listening to this podcast yesterday and tuned in again today, when I was deeply disturbed by the shade you threw on hydrogen car technology. I am an entomologist, and not affiliated with Toyota, just a potential customer of their amazing hydrogen powered sedan. Toyota is deeply commitment to the technology and has , Mirai sedans on the road, mostly in CA, where it is possible to refuel the car at a hydrogen station, apparently just as easily as refueling a gas-guzzler. There are companies committed to producing green hydrogen, as opposed to the most easily accessible source of hydrogen today (the fossil fuel industry). This technology needs as much good press as it can get. Repeating the old Hindenburg schtick is just embarrassing and feeds into anti- green, fear-mongers and their rhetoric.
2023-03-15

2. Out of this world amazing!!!! - The capability of a brilliant mind to communicate on a level where we as common folk can actually visualize and learn is a breath of fresh air!!! I’ve been binge listening now for almost weeks and just amazed at how I haven’t looked or even thought about the topics that are on each episode!!! Thank you !!!
2023-03-14

3. This show is great - Just listen- you’ll always learn something and have a laugh. The hosts deserve a lot of respect and credit for making these complex topics digestible and hilarious for lay people. I’m surprised at some of the commentary in the review section. My guess is that haters must have already mastered both astrophysics AND standup comedy, so that qualifies them to be disparaging..!? Seriously, if you enjoy learning, you’ll enjoy this show.
2023-03-06

4. More science - I like him as a person but the show is not the same. I agree. No sports. This was used to be astronomical topics. This used to be great science news but now it is more celebrities. Please go back to old format. I also want the original women back and less cosmic queries and LESS chuck nice Thank You
2023-03-05

5. Love the show. Hate the patron part… - For all intents and purposes the only listeners who actually have access to Dr. Tyson are those who can afford to pay the Patreon fees. Which is surprising to me given how positive he is about trying to lift up underprivileged children into the science fields. If they aren’t even allowed to ask you a question because they can’t afford to, how can they look up to you?
2023-02-28

6. Recent cosmic queries episode - It’s my understanding that the Big Rip theory was debunked in , so referring to it as settled fact was strange to hear. I rarely have to question what Dr. Tyson says, but I’ve gathered that the currently accepted theory is the somewhat more mundane heat death of the universe. Anyway, terrific show either way.
2023-02-13

7. long time fan and follower of yours. - there is a young astrophysicist who wrote hard science fiction novels by the age of ! He was , , and when he wrote them, edited them himself, and self published. I read all and they are really great. They could easily be movies and all the science is real. his name is Max R. Rudin. I would love to hear you interview this brilliant kid. He wrote “A Truly Dead Rock” at , and during the pandemic he wrote “A Bottled Up Flame” and “A Somewhat Odd Start” all by the age of , and while getting a perfect SAT score, and making science and math videos on his You Tube channel “Graviton Media”. He is like a junior you. I’ve never seen anyone besides you and him who have this kind of passion for science and astrophysics. Please have him on your show. He is a Freshman at Rice now majoring in Physics. It would blow my mind to hear your minds together in discussion. Please, please, please. Kids like this give me hope for the future.
2023-02-03

8. Love the show! - Neil, Always a delight to learn from you and Lord Nice. And any guests or cohosts along for the ride. Im thankful each time a new episode appears. Some topics I’m excited to learn about and dive right in! Some episodes I bank or save for another day. However even topics that don’t at first seem interesting to me personally, end up being just as good once I listen. Thank you! -Shwa
2023-01-24

Brain fun for curious people.

Release date: 2023-03-24 Genre:Science > Astronomy

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1. Comment on Dementia topic - // podcast - I’m a long time listener & always learn something new from Science Friday. Just an awesome show. Just passing along a suggestion about how to care for someone with dementia, read the book, The Hour Day. This was suggested by a Hospice Worker. It is a reference guide to help caregivers & family members. Thank you!
2023-02-12

2. Political views make me sad - I enjoy the show very much until we are diverted from science to a political view or “politically correct” topic. It is very hard to escape media slanted to one political view or another to manipulate real time ratings these days, and I hate to see an otherwise good science program slide down this slope as it does too often. It is compulsively “politically correct” and political. Outlier topics of marginal interest get big play here.
2022-11-27

3. No longer a science podcast - This program has devolved from a popular presentation of scientific topics to a political bullhorn. Its advocacy for green energy without also informing about its reliance on child labor in the Congo, slave labor in China, toxic waste products, etc. is a real disservice.
2022-11-12

4. Trustworthy science - In the mass of “science” podcast I know that NPR and sci-FRI are going to give me actual science. I look forward every week to the information in the news and how it matters. I enjoy the bite size fully packed I for that is presented in a way that is not a chore to hear. Thank you so much for the years of science news reporting.
2022-11-12

5. Missing November episodes on Apple Podcasts - We look forward to being able to listen to Science Friday through Apple Podcasts on the day after broadcast. The intelligent and timely topics are always a highlight of our weekend, Since the episodes from November do not seem to be available on Apple Podcasts this Sunday, wondering if there is some change in the availability on Apple Podcasts? Thank You for any information on how to access these episodes.
2022-11-06

6. Sci Fri has become a scientific narrative arm of the establishment - Science Friday has always leaned left, they are a part of NPR after all…but I think over the last few years sci fri can best be described as “A scientific narrative arm of the entrenched establishment.” The social justice propaganda woven into their science stories has clearly become their main mission, instead of the “pinkies out” sidebars that they were in the past. In this last episode they literally used the term “environmental racism” as if even the environment is now racist too. It’s unfortunate because sci fri was always an interesting and unique show, but alas it was not spared during “the long March through the institutions”
2022-09-03

7. Used To Be About Science… - I’ve listened to the show for years. I was a donator for much of that time. But I’ve noticed in the past year or so that the show has been pushing whatever the current liberal agenda is at the moment. It’s become another political pushing show with the word “science” thrown in there. I just can’t support it anymore.
2022-08-20

8. Where’s the science? - So much science to discuss and the program inserts political issues and trans issues into every story. They even begin a story saying we don’t talk enough about women and women’s bodies- and then they bring trans issues up not once but four times! The program isn’t what it once was. Sadly nothing left of real science in this program. It’s all commercials and politics now.
2022-07-29

People are seeing something in the woods and there are too many reports for this to be ignored. Join us every Sunday night as we discuss recent Sasquatch sightings, encounters and talk to Bigfoot eye witnesses. Listen as we speak with researchers, witnesses and investigators to unravel the mystery of Bigfoot. Every week we will also bring you the latest Bigfoot news and information. Additional episodes and exclusive content can be found on our website www.sasquatchchronicles.com. Become a Membe...

Release date: 2023-03-17 Genre:Science > Natural Sciences

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1. Chewbacca - The truckers from Minnesota probably saw first hand the after effects of the , gallon radioactive sludge that came down the river from Monticello nuclear plant spill that has been happening since November . Very scary stuff. Milling companies along that river. Bread flour milling. That is why aging infrastructure neede to be addressed. Not just roads. Bridges, plants, levees all need upgrades. Anyway, they are trying to say it’s safe. How can radioactive waste be safe? Bologna
2023-03-18

2. Deep thoughts - Your guest attempts to debunk Darwin yet when someone tells him Bigfoot doesn’t exist he says do your research. The show is entertaining for a while but… It’s over man it’s over. And why are all your followers on social media patriotic Americans who love Trump? Maybe they believe he’s a great president the same way they believe big foots are real…
2023-03-12

3. I frickin’ love this podcast! - Hooked from day one! It’s so intriguing to hear these people’s stories, so much more interesting than watching some sensationalized “mockumentary”. Most of these people sound sincere, maybe a couple of them I doubted, but overall these stores are fascinating and I’m not sure I can ever camp in the woods alone again now. I’ve always believed Sasquatch exists and I know people who have found trace evidence and heard them. Absolutely enjoying this podcast! Thank you.
2023-02-11

4. Wes is always a breath of fresh air - The people Wes interviews are brave souls to speak about their adventures with Sasquatch. I cannot imagine what I’d do in their place, seeing or hearing a creature many folks say doesn’t exist. Sasquatch Chronicles provides a platform for each of them to speak publicly. Wes has the greatest respect for his guests. He’s supportive & encouraging, especially with Veterans, and gives them the opportunity to speak about their time serving our country in addition to telling of their encounters. This podcast isn’t about the host. It’s informative & entertaining and presented by a man with a big heart. His style of podcast offers listeners a chance to experience a Sasquatch encounter from each guest’s personal perspective.
2023-02-04

5. Thought Provoking - Wes is an awesome host in that he allows the guest to tell their stories without interrupting the flow of their account. Incredible and sometimes terrifying accounts of Sasquatch in one place. I can listen to these all day and it’s always great to learn new information or detail from peoples accounts.
2023-01-12

6. Best podcast hands down - Wes your podcast is amazing! You do a great job and your interviewing style is very professional. I always look forward to new episodes and often listen to old episodes. Takes courage to do what you do. Some people just can’t handle the truth. Keep doing what you are doing brother!!!
2023-01-03

7. Best podcast by far if you are interested in the subject of Bigfoot! - Always a great eye witness story being told. Wes… “ the host of the show “ does a really great job. I like and appreciate his style as an interviewer. He lets the witness tell there story with little to no interruption. When he does speak with the witnesses, he asks good and intelligent questions. It makes the listening experience fun/interesting. He speaks with a genuine and professional feel. I have been listening to this podcast for several years now, and I’m always excited for a new episode. I listen to a few other podcasts on the subject of Bigfoot/Sasquatch and SASQUATCH CHRONICLES is to me hands down my favorite.
2022-12-23

8. Best Bigfoot podcast - Sasquatch Chronicles is simply the best. Wes is an excellent host with a genuine care for each guest he interviews. Been listening for years and I find every episode a thrilling, compelling and entertaining listen before bed. Helps me with my insomnia- something about listening to ppl talk and tell a story that is so unusual keeps my mind from thinking on a million other things and can just relax and enjoy it. And for that I’m grateful for this podcast!! Definitely worth listening to.
2022-12-22

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam’s decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophi...

Release date: 2023-03-15

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1. Scrupulosity - Even to the casual observer, Sam is out of his depth when debating functioning intellectuals. Sam presents a seemingly formidable smokescreen by way of verbosity but the core of his arguments lie all too often in amateurish straw man tactics slathered in sardonic quips. In his heyday, Sam’s listeners (by his own admission) were left with the unfortunate question of whether Sam’s increasingly confused noises (corpses of children) were the result of his either behaving as a disingenuous actor or his losing the plot of his alleged “reason”. Map onto that a creepy Trump obsession and a zealous embrace of censorship. Perhaps Sam’s deadpan histrionics are not the noises of a confused mind and / or patently bad faith but instead that of a burgeoning comedy career? At this time, Sam’s elephant is in the ditch and his discomfort in his own skin is painfully apparent. I’m reminded of Cormac McCarthy’s admonition: 'If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?'
2023-03-16

2. Subscribe and Support this podcast - This is a highly thought-provoking (not merely provocative) podcast that I've been listening to from the very beginning. I enthusiasticaly support it financially as well. Listening to the Waking Up podcast is like putting yourself through a vigorous and ever-lengthening intellectual boot camp. I consume it immediately and greedily and support it happily. I listen to most Waking Up podcasts twice and find that I almost always miss something really good the first time around. I wind up following most of Sam's guests on Twitter so I can keep up with them, and I buy many of their books. I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about trying to make sense of the world. You won't always agree with Sam Harris, but you'll almost always learn something from every episode.
2023-03-02

3. TDS was your downfall - Used to listen to you before you decided that censoring Trump and pushing the unsubstantiated vax was somehow good for the country. Seems you’re okay with authoritarianism if you think it’ll benefit society, you’ve fallen for trump derangement syndrome. Hope you can find your liberal roots again.
2023-02-19

4. What happened to Sam? - I used to find Sam’s shows thoughtful and interesting. What happened? Now he talks flippantly / gloatingly about the media lying about the Hunter Biden laptop. He thinks that’s a good thing! Meanwhile, faith in our media and our system is at an all time low. But Sam thinks its worth it. Sorry Sam, I’m out.
2023-02-11

5. Debate Brett - Sam, you are a coward. You disparage Brett Weinstein and others who are now clearly vindicated for their stance on the vaccines. You are either too afraid to admit you were/are wrong, or too vain to imagine you can ever be so terribly wrong. I used to listen to your podcast, never again. What a waste of time.
2023-01-29

6. Sam in decline - Sam has had some great podcasts. One in particular that stands out was his podcast after the George Floyd killing. Unfortunately both Trump and Covid seemed to send him off the rails. He has a terrible case of TDS and acted like a supreme fool during covid. He owes Bret Weinstein an apology for acting as though Bret was a dangerous spreader of misinformation. When in fact Bret was hitting closer to the truth then Sam was. His greatest weakness is his inability to have conversations with people who will challenge his own ideas.
2023-01-20

7. Laughable - Sam Harris was interesting when he first came on the podcasting scene.didn’t agree with everything but that’s ok,that’s what makes it interesting. I like to listen to people that could change my mind. Now…. He is obviously the dumbest intellectual out there. No way he survives outside his little bubble of academia. common sense , intellectual honesty.
2023-01-18

8. Sad to see what became of one of my favorite podcasts and authors - For many years I followed Sam Harris, bought many of his books, and listened to his lectures and podcasts. I was a big fan and recommended him to a lot of people. But since the era of Trump and Covid he has become increasingly narrow minded in his opinions and perspectives. I am by no means a Trump fan either. However some of his statements over the past couple of years have made me lose a lot of respect for a man I really admired. I really appreciated his insights and wisdom and really hoped he would get a grip and eventually get back to something reassembling the open minded, insightful man he was. But I finally had to throw in the towel. I’m sure there’s an audience for all the Trump bashing and Covid hysterics but that’s not why I listened to Sam. Fairly sure I’m not the only person who feels this way.
2023-01-18

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave

Release date: 2023-03-24 Genre:Science > Life Sciences

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1. For a science podcast there are a lot of unsubstantiated opinions - I started listening to this podcast at episode and really enjoyed it for the first year. However it keeps drifting further and further away from science and further and further into opinions while trying to voice those opinions as facts. I keep trying this podcast from time to time only to keep being let down. The latest episode I listen claimed walking upright was the worst method of travel. Might need to go back to basic biology and biomechanics.
2023-02-24

2. Question re: // Pulse Ox Story - Until the new tech is perfected-can the results be tiered differently for African Americans and non-white patients? Can a study be done using the Pulse Ox followed by the more accurate blood/gas measurement (sorry I’m not a doc) and come up with a table to convert the biased Pulse Ox to a more accurate number? If South American and African nations use this same technology, maybe they may have recognized this error and adjusted the range for a healthy Pulse Ox accordingly? Just asking
2023-02-13

3. Great show, but needs to mark reruns! - Great short pods about science! However, they used to denote when an episode was a replay and they stopped doing that. Some of us listen to so many podcasts that we don’t have time for re-listens! I’ll give back one star if you start marking episodes as “encore” again, when applicable.
2023-01-13

4. Lost me on the condom show - The show lost me on the condom show. For the record I have a degree in biology. The show leans towards woman which is ok, but at times don't seem very inclusive on that end. Example the bladder case was more about UTI's but that is ok. I realize there are other people listening other than me. But when they have a conversation on male contraceptives and they bring up cis or trans men they lost me. That tells me that this is more a social podcast than a science and I am not listeing to it for that. I guess taking this medication might be different depending on what sex you identify with. I will tell you science like this dont care. Wish them luck.
2022-10-26

5. Science Snippets - Love the format of this show. The variety of topics piques listeners’ curiosity and brings scientists to life. I use science podcasts in my college classes & students often say they now see scientists as “real people”. Thanks for bringing these topics to the airwaves. Regina Barber’s interviews have been especially good.
2022-10-02

6. Far left-wing political activists posing as journalists - Some fairly interesting scientific and historical topics loaded with liberal bias and one-sided, woke ideology. It’s actually a pretty cool podcast when the discussion is not dripping with condescension and disdain towards anyone who isn’t all-in for the woken way. Why do they really, REALLY want to force EVERYONE ELSE’S kids so bad?? There’s simply no science to suggest it’s necessary for young children. In fact, it is more likely an Ill-advised treatment for young children to receive… the REAL reason…THEY already jabbed their own kids and can’t handle the idea of it being the wrong decision. For that reason ALONE, Libs will never consider that possibility…NEVER.
2022-07-19

7. Mostly filler, not content - I love the idea of this podcast but not the execution. Admittedly, I am several decades removed from the very-young-adult demographic the writers and hosts are aiming for (ingratiatingly, at times, it feels like to me). There's usually very little actual information after the lead-in, the robotic ads, the re-statement of topic, the banter, and the often vague, cutesy interviews. Would love to see NPR put out a bite-sized science podcast that delivered.
2022-06-12

8. Very biased at times - I learn some interesting things from this podcast, but I feel they don’t present a balanced product. Would be so much better if the arguments for and against whatever issue they speak about would be presented. Balanced presentation of thought leaders (not just one) and studies would be so much better.
2022-06-08

Each week, physician and economist Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?

Release date: 2023-03-17

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1. Best podcast - Having worked in healthcare management the last years of my career, the intersection of healthcare and economics has always fascinated me. The topics that are presented on this podcast are always interesting, informative and thought provoking. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to informative listening.
2023-01-23

2. Excellent listen - I am always intrigued by the interactions between the medicine, the financial/health insurance aspects of the podcast. The mental health, the challenges of the patients with the hardest medical issues and the financial costs of that are interesting, but showing that we can, as a medical society, work to improve their lives rejuvenates me to help my patients at the top of my ability. Thank you!
2023-01-07

3. This is why so many no longer trust experts - Below is a review from a year or so ago; I’d given up on this show. Recently, they played one on the Freakonomics show (not Freakonomics md), so I listened in. The topic was breast feeding. First they had Emily Oster on (look up her podcast if you like data). Emily is probably left leaning because she’s a professor (yeah, that’s not all that fair). But I’ve never seen her bias in her research and she’s taken some politically incorrect positions. That’s courageous in academia. Emily found that there was almost no value to breast feeding once the data was controlled for race, intelligence and a dozen other factors. I was amazed and encouraged. I have no opinion on breast feeding, but dropped Baku’s show because he always, always injects his social justice bias into the data. I often agree with him, but can’t trust him. But now, he brought in an expert who didn’t fit his bias. Go Bapu; maybe I misjudged you. Next was Emma Fitzsimons (sp?). She concluded that there was a % advantage in cognitive skills (reasoning, verbal) that children of privileged women had thru age . No mention of controls like Emily did. Maybe she did proper research, but Bapu didn’t ask if she did or ask Emily why the difference. And of course Bapu finished with a plea for social justice. It’s so disappointing because Bapu has a great background and speaking ability. But just another mediocre advocate. Anyone wonder why “experts” are no longer trusted? My review from a year or so ago: Love the combination of medicine and economics and Bapu (hope I got that right) is easy to listen to. Episodes like the Marathon, Retirement and what docs say and do were excellent. But some of the recent ones are introducing political bias into his work. The one on gender bias is an example. At the risk of overly generalizing, it netted out to the disparity was due to women not selling themselves well and there's an institutional bias against them. The work of Dr. Goldin was mentioned but essentially ignored. If I'm remember this right, she found that % of the wage gap was due to women fairly or unfailry needing more work flexibility than men. So, they might need more time off for children or a job that required fewer hours. She was mentioned, but the work dismissed with "we controlled for all that" (not a direct quote, but I think accurate). That women need more flexibility was the entire argument for the pay gap. How can you not address this and go right to women are persecuted. Also, you brought on a guest who was clearly an advocate for all forms of diversity; that's her job. So, don't pretend she's objective. There are other examples, though much more subtle and usually only short comments. I don't need another NPR podcast that twists the data or selectively picks the data that supports their side. Actually, no one does as science itself is now losing credibility as it's being viewed as a tool of one side. Please go back to being an objective economist and doctor, and stay away from advocacy. There are a gazillion shows that already are doing this. If there are arguments that don't support what you believe, tell them, kill them with what you know, but don't become just another tool of either side.
2022-12-31

4. Used to be interesting but now either one sided or political - Soft ball questions and doesn’t get into scientific rigor. Otherwise very political like race in medicine is all they talk about. I really liked the original topics but now I don’t listen anymore. Oh for the record I % abortion even third trimester. Abortion is necessary for society. And Covid is real and dangerous. The vaccines need to be examined more there IS evidence of heart damage and none of you guys talk about it.
2022-12-03

5. Disappointed - Fellow physician here Bapu. I have enjoyed your program a lot, but was very surprised you did not push back at all on Ashish Jha and the problem so many of us have with his Covid messaging. I’m quite sure you are aware of Dr Vinay Prasad’s frustration with Jha - why didn’t you ask about some of his specific concerns? It was difficult to listen to Jha humble-brag about how in demand he was during the pandemic. Ugh. How can he say that the authorization for the Covid boosters was solely the decision of the FDA when it is a fact that the White House put enough pressure on the FDA that senior officials resigned in protest? If he is as smart and amazing as you made him sound then he surely knows he is being dishonest with the American public when he, among other things, makes no mention of our valid Covid vaccine cardiac concerns in young men. He sounds like a slick drug rep, not like the normal physicians with whom I trained and practice. The reason why the uptake on the bivalent shot is so low is because most of the American people are smart and know when they aren’t getting the full story. His obvious lack of intellectual honesty is contributing to the distrust Americans have for public health authorities. If you truly don’t see that then you have lost some of your economist objectivity.
2022-11-26

6. Episode - I appreciate the prospectives that are presented concerning the decision making and thought process as it relates to medical malpractice. But, I am disappointed that the producers did not work harder to present both opinions/facts on such a polarizing subject as abortion and how it effects decision making, health, malpractice. Freakonomics as a brand is known for presenting balanced opinions/facts and thereby educating its audience.
2022-09-21

7. Propaganda disguised as medical care - Crazy to me that an entire episode on “defensive medicine” is really just a commercial for progressive politics related to abortion. Apparently abortion is the safest procedure out there. -with nary a mention of the other side -the baby. I’d be fine with the position, I’d only it were given honestly with recognition of the actual argument. So completely one-sided.
2022-09-19

8. Almost there… - I’m a fan of the regular freakanomics podcast. I gave this one a quick try and it was just lacking in substance. I listened to the one regarding FDA Friday releases being detrimental and even deadly. While this was an eye popping news, the podcast could have been completed in minutes. I would have turned it off but I was too busy on my exercise machine.
2022-09-08

Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "inte...

Release date: 2023-03-23 Genre:Science > Social Sciences

Comments

1. Interesting content! - I found this show randomly, and I absolutely love it. It’s a wonderful break from my typical “conspiracy” and news type shows. He has such interesting guests who are very knowledgeable, and this info is somewhat random and % interesting. I’m in the process of listening to lotssss of them since I’m a new listener, I love how guests always say, “wow, that’s a great question!” The host is wonderful, and I just love this show. The guests always leave so happy, because they’ve been given this great platform to share what they’ve been researching for a long time. Stars.
2023-01-02

2. Both entertaining and informative - This podcast is always full of thoughtful, thought-provoking, and helpful information that can be applied immediately to improve one’s life, work, and health. As a design educator, I have used information from several episodes in my own presentations and creations.
2022-12-30

3. November episode - I was deeply disappointed in the November episode that included the War on Cancer update that Skin Cancer was dismissed as “you just go to the dermatologist and they zap it”. You should know skin cancer is “real cancer” and can spread, return and require surgical procedures, reconstruction, radiation and other treatments. Sun exposure is only one risk factor.
2022-11-19

4. Podcast nerd - Psychology and philosophy teach critical thinking skills. In a world that is becoming more authoritarian, critical thinking is being demonized. There’s a reason why the white house wants everyone to believe there’s no such thing as corruption.. It is no coincidence that the mainstream media is pushing the narrow minded notion that all conspiracies are misinformation.. Its especially sad to hear this authoritarian con game broadcast on this podcast.
2022-10-26

5. Really smart, but - Mike has an incredible host voice, timbre and speed incredible. Well edited and professional. One thing I noticed though, it seems like he has an innate bias deference towards men. He’s more dismissive or argumentative towards women guests. I don’t think he realizes it though. Otherwise, great learning platform!
2022-10-15

Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.

Release date: 2023-03-03 Genre:Science > Social Sciences

Comments

1. Once a great, went down the drain after . Now Cancelled. - Definitely listen to the seasons before . In “Invisibilia”, however, abandoned the format, topics, everything about this once great podcast. They completely abandoned Invisibilia’s quoted description, “Invisibilia (Science Desk Podcast)’s description is: “Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently”. The stories are now largelylike every non-Invisibilia podcast. Not sure why it has the same podcast name, perhaps some same staff? - really feel the show ought to be a new podcast that finds its own audience. The cancellation in (if only for budgetary reasons) makes sense.
2023-03-23

2. A Podcast - I hate podcasts. I hate them all. Listening to people you don’t know talk about things you don’t know about… It’s the bane of my existence. But I would stop everything I had planned in a day to listen to this podcast. I’ve rearranged my schedule so I can listen to this podcast. I recommend it to everyone I know. I love it!
2023-03-22

3. Revisiting Love and Lapses by BA Parker - I have been listening to NPR all my life and I think Revisiting Love and Lapses by BA Parker is one of the most beautiful podcasts I have ever listened to. The way she navigates love and aging is like how an artist paints a masterpiece but what truly makes her incredible is her ability to then analyze the art she just created and make it accessible to us all. Thank you BA Parker for sharing your family’s story. It is truly touching.
2023-02-16

4. What happened? - This was one of my favorite shows. I don’t know what happened but it doesn’t even seem like the same show as it was in season . It has become basically unlistenable for me over the last couple seasons. Would still recommend season to everyone, but the recent seasons are basically just regurgitations of every other show out there repeating the same tired woke likes- even if you agree with what they are talking about, it just feels overdone and boring at this point.
2023-02-09

5. Every Listen is Great! - I have listened to every episode of this podcast and, honestly, each one was terrific! Amidst multiple hosts, a melody of voices, and a myriad of topics, it has never failed to engage my curiosity, resonate with my soul, and/or expand my horizon. I have been entertained and educated in unique and inspiring ways. Thank you! Thank you!
2023-01-19

6. Death by Wokeness - This used to be an amazing show. Then it started a downward trajectory a few years ago. Now with its new hosts, it’s reached close to bottom and has fallen apart. Update Jan ‘: Just when I thought this show couldn’t go any lower, I listened to the poop episode. What a waste. Another example of death by wokeness.
2023-01-18

7. Downhill - I used to love this show and feel the last couple of seasons have been subpar at best. It went from a unique, thought provoking podcast with a creative approach to storytelling to basic, predictable, and often one dimensional episodes. Sincerely hope this feedback can be constructive for the production team… I was a regular listener and can’t get through an episode anymore.
2023-01-14

8. It used to be about the unseen forces that shape behavior. Used to be. - Feels like the podcast has strayed away from life’s experiences that we all share and narrowed in on the experiences of the hosts. It’s too niche now and no longer has a sense of professionalism. Even when there are experts on the show the hosts cant wait to bring it back to their own personal opinion and it seems like they're just waiting for their turn to talk… What happened :/
2023-01-14

Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know ... and then keeps right on going. This Vox podcast explores scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and all the things we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes every Wednesday.

Release date: 2023-03-15 Genre:Science > Life Sciences

Comments

1. One of my favorites - Unexplainable has been one of my favorite podcasts over the last few years. The range of topics, humorous hosts, and unanswered questions are informing, entertaining, and the perfect length for my commute, evening, or weekend downtime. The best episode ever has to be what did dinosaurs sound like? So many good ones but that one was AWESOME! Thank you for creating such amazing shows!
2023-03-11

2. Obsessed with this pod! - I can’t stop listening to this podcast. I am obsessed! I love how they present everything so well. Instead of just spewing facts at high speed, they incorporate curious conversations and funny observations. And the editing is superbly done! With a show like this, it could easily get overwhelming but the editor paces everything and lets it breathe in just the right spots. LOVE THIS POD!
2023-03-01

3. Please Less Background Sound - Such an interesting treasure of a podcast. But, I’m begging of the sound designer, please chill. I’m trying to hear what the guests are saying and there’s a cacophony of clicks, pulses, crunches, dings, and more in the background. I appreciate the creativity, but it’s a sensory and ADHD nightmare.
2023-02-22

4. New to the podcast - I’m listening about a month now and give stars every time. But I’m reluctant about the stars this week as the news was devastating. But as I’m a New Yorker all my life I have to say “whad’ya gonna do”!!! stars anyway. I love (most) of your topics (except this week ). Keep up the amazing work.
2023-01-18

5. What I didn’t know I didn’t Know - I found this podcast after an episode was aired on the Today Explained podcast channel and loved it. The subject matter, the way it was broken down for the layperson without dumbing it down, the audio mixing, everything about this podcast is enjoyable. I recommend this series and Today Explained to everyone I know.
2022-12-15

6. Fan from the start… - This podcast is the best! I heard about it before it began to air, so I’ve been listening from the beginning. It’s fascinating, entertaining, thought-provoking, intelligent, humorous, well- written, great presentation, and relatable. I’ve learned so much, and chuckled a bunch. I love the fact that there aren’t answers for the questions they are posing….yet. It makes me want to learn more. Great job, guys. I hope you do this one for a long time to come.
2022-11-28

7. Good but Sometimes Frustrating - I LOVE the podcast and episodes themselves, but sometimes it can be frustrating when they re-air a previous episode or share an episode from another podcast, mostly because it happens quite a lot. I think even just saying it’s a repeat or reshare in the title would be beneficial, so I don’t go in expecting one thing but getting another. Plus, I know all these episodes take time to report, so rather than trying to put out an episode every week and sometimes doing a subpar job or frequently having to rely in reusing content, I would be perfectly fine if the podcast instead was biweekly or once a month instead.
2022-10-27

8. The a perfect podcast for curious minds who want a break from the news - I’m a podcast junkie but I really needed a break from all the news. I was looking for a well produced, storytelling podcast that focused on interesting science-based themes and not Covid, politics or war. Unexplainable is exactly what I needed! I’ve binged most of the episodes over the last few weeks while cleaning, cooking, and driving but now I’m almost out of options. Wah wah, so bummed there aren’t more. I guess I will need to go back and refresh my memory. Many thanks to the amazing folks at Unexplainable and Vox for the wonderful storytelling and the much needed breath of fresh air!
2022-09-11

There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and Pandemics, to Vaping and Fasting Diets.

Release date: 2022-12-08

Comments

1. “Diets don’t work” - Stopped listening when the host said diets and exercise don’t work. As someone who went to a nutritionist, was put on a calorie deficit and exercise regime for years and lost pounds and kept it off I must be this rare mythical condor they refer to who now must be shown on a poster for all to see Give me a break I’m just a normal person who just wanted to be healthy enough to go on dog walks with my wife in the evening till we’re old. Quit making weight loss and fitness unachievable. It’s difficult, it takes a really long time, but doing it the healthy way with support it’s doable and can be really rewarding
2023-03-23

2. Propaganda - Can’t help but notice they’ve admitted Covid was released from a lab. So how do you explain all of those guests you brought on your episode to force feed us the lie that there’s no way it could possibly have been man-made? The pompous attitudes of all your guests clearly was propaganda. Very disgusting. What do you have to say for yourselves? Nothing. Yeah I didn’t think so. People like you don’t take accountability. All of your guests should be stripped of their licenses to practice any kind of medicine or do any research at all. Scientists? Not even close.
2023-03-01

3. I have a high bar for science, this is bias - Definite left wing bias, they do a decent job airing facts but the way they weight them confirms their bias. I listened to the one on fat. They spoke of the limitations of the bmi, and they could have gone on to educate on good vs bad fats and had an excellent show but they started to veer off into a notion that maybe a bigger contributor to why high bmi is correlated with poor health was due to how overweight people are treated.
2022-12-29

4. Where's Wendy - This show has taken a serious nose dive. The most recent episode about unlucky numbers? Bwomp. It was a desperate reach and a snooze. Wendy is the show. She has a big personality, she's hilarious, she doesn't miss any opportunities for a good joke (even when talking to very science minder people). LOVE IT. Please be fun and funny again. Dare I say it was better before Spotify stepped in.
2022-12-07

5. Political ‘Science’ - Obviously Wendy and team are hoping new vaccine technologies won’t have long term side effects and puberty blockers won’t hurt children, but science isn’t here to make Wendy feel better about her political beliefs, and we’re learning more every day. Can’t wait to listen to this show in ten years and see how this version of “science” stands up.
2022-11-20

6. Their approach is antithetical to science - They take huge topics and pull a few studies that loosely reinforce the conclusion they wanted. It’s using science like this that promotes misconceptions and false claims as “scientific proof”. I am not an expert in anything other than nutrition so I can only speak to the misuse of research in a single episode. However, trying to blame something as complex and multifaceted as obesity on packaged and processed food— ummmmmm not correct at all. Ali have been a registered dietitian for years and have a masters degree in nutrition. This is a complex problem that cannot be summarized into an hour review of a few studies. Poor research and continuing the trend of misunderstanding the scientific method
2022-11-14

7. Why are we dumbing down the language? - This podcast used to be informative, thought provoking and fun. Now it seems they are so desperate to fun/funny that they have turned to crass language instead of using the actual science terms to explain the topic. Sprinkling in the language for effect and sparingly is funny. However, in the latest episode it was over kill and took away from message. It’s been a trend with the show lately, but this latest episode was over the top. Don’t speak down to your audience for cheap laughs, we are here for science content.
2022-11-04

8. Obnoxious - The excessive perkiness and unnecessary exaggeration of various syllables and words of the host is annoying and the entire thing smacks of millennial pseudo culture. Add them actually saying, “people who make sperm” and these obnoxious twits are off my play list. I can’t wait until the climate and society collapse, if only to see the people on this show suffer and be made into sniveling slaves by the uneducated redneck hoards.
2022-11-03

This podcast might not actually kill you, but it covers so many things that can. Each episode tackles a different disease, from its history, to its biology, and finally, how scared you need to be. Ecologists and epidemiologists Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke make infectious diseases acceptable fodder for dinner party conversation and provide the perfect cocktail recipe to match.

Release date: 2023-03-21

Comments

1. A Must Listen Podcast for Everyone - This podcast is, in a word, superb. The Erin's are fantastic hosts who present the origins, pathology, and historical outbreaks of pathogens in a way that everyone can understand and is truly fascinating to listen to. They are so good at explaining all the scientific terms that you don't have to be a doctor or epidemiologist to walk away from an episode feeling like an expert about a given virus or bacterium. Their anecdotes and reactions to information about each disease brings tasteful levity to what can often be heavy topics. Plus, I love the quarantini's they introduce with each episode and their overall personalities. This is a must-listen for everyone!
2023-02-25

2. There is nothing like this - Best podcast in the history of podcasting. So informative and enjoyable. I love the format of this podcast and am so grateful for the opportunity to be entertained while continuing to learn about disease - which happens to be my vocation! Would be amazing to have some more wildlife disease episodes and some cohosts with that background on.
2023-02-19

3. Sadly no longer listening - I used to love this podcast but sadly am no longer a fan. While the information is excellent, the judging of historical medical treatments is terrible. Laughing at people from the s because they thought a disease came from a demon, etc is terrible. It’s punching down at people who don’t have our knowledge. In years science will have discovered many new things and we think now will outdated. A more interesting take would be to examine why people thought it might work instead of laughing at them
2023-02-17

4. Epilepsy - Thank you so much for this extensive podcast on epilepsy. I am . I have had grand mal seizures periodically starting when I was . Drs have no idea of causes, just guesses. I had a couple accidents before I stopped driving, and have had seizures in many public places. So glad to be born in a time when they aren’t considered to be demonic possession or insanity. Your podcast made me realize how many people share this condition and how many variables there are in diagnosing causes and cures, and how there are wonderful doctors that make it their goal to find out.
2023-02-16

5. Another podcast hamstrung by political preaching - It gets so exhausting to keep running into podcasts that have huge potential, interesting subject premise, and what could be a straight-up informative, entertaining show, but then have it ruined because the hosts can’t check their self-righteousness and avoid alienating their audience for no good reason. Constantly preaching their politics, constantly making snide remarks about political positions, constantly wasting large blocks of time to signal to the audience that, yes, they have the “correct” and trendiest opinion about issues that nah or may not even tie into the subject at hand. It is mind-boggling that there are so many podcast hosts that are so narcissistic, that they cannot go a single episode without lecturing and moralizing. For people so sanctimoniously certain that their beliefs are self-apparent truths, you might think they wouldn’t feel the need to constantly tell you. Are they trying to convince us, or themselves?
2023-02-15

6. Truly excellent - This is a great podcast with two thoughtful and knowledgeable host. In every episode I listen to I learn something new and am left with information to chew over. A number of one-star reviews here gripe about the hosts’ politics. In my view, this is one of the things that makes This Podcast Will Kill You required listening: the hosts don’t pretend that science/medicine/public health is some decontextualized, neutral, objective system, but that it deeply intertwined with history and society. I applaud their both forthrightness.
2023-02-06

7. Pure excellence, in-flew-Enza. - I started listening to this podcast during the height of Covid lockdown but the recent influenza episode is my favorite. I am not in the medical field but I've always been captivated by flu pandemics and have devoted more than normal hours of free time reading historical and scientific articles on the topic. Avian flu makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, so I was particularly excited for this episode. It was fabulous. I loved the historical background on pandemics from long ago combined with the discussions on more recent flu pandemics, bird flu generally, and of course the current Covid pandemic we have all lived through. This pandemic has rekindled my thirst for knowledge about pandemics generally, primarily the flu and potential future flu pandemics. I also got really excited when I looked at the bibliography page as I now have a plethora of additional source material to review for myself. Yay! I would have thought that we have had enough pandemic talk for a lifetime but I think the desire to learn more echoes something key that underscored this episode: being prepared to handle a flu outbreak long before it reaches pandemic potential is what matters most, and we don't get there without continuing scientific curiosity to match the continually evolving strains of the ever present in-flew-en-za. Truly terrifying!
2023-01-27

8. So informational!! - Thank you Erins! You guys put so much time and effort into this podcast! it is the best podcast ever, educational and funny at the same time! A note to all the haters, if you don’t like it then don’t listen! Abortion IS healthcare! The Erins are wonderful people, so there is no reason to bring them down! Thank you again and keep up the excellent work!
2023-01-17

"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

Release date: 2023-03-15 Genre:Science > Life Sciences

Comments

1. Biased opinion is a turn off - In episode regarding hypnosis, I was surprised to hear the judgment about past life regression. Obviously the host hasn’t read Brian Weiss’ books about this subject or done any other research. This show would be a lot better if the host was objective and didn’t literally laugh at something that they didn’t believe. Incidentally, the guest did not show much of a biased. If the guest can stay neutral, the host definitely can.
2023-03-17

2. Bad audio quality: how to learn with psychology - I love the content of Speaking of Psychology but boy the audio quality is worse. Particularly this episode “How to learn with Psychology” the guest Rgan sound is ear piercing. Do the audio/ sound editing engineers even pay attention? Maybe The Hidden Brain engineers can help you guys. Please fix it.
2022-12-16

3. Favorite podcast so far. - I’m a psychology enthusiast for pleasure and it is great to have found a podcast that not only relates day to day life to psychological research, but it does it in a way that anyone could understand. There is a lot of information out there in all of these different social media platforms but most of it presents itself very vaguely and sometimes completely inaccurate. Great job.
2022-07-30

4. Episode on Perfectionism in Kids Was Perfect - This episode on perfectionism in kids was a perfect reflection of what I went through as a young black girl and am still working on as an adult. I am also seeing similar patterns in my own children and they are in therapy. After I had my own breakthroughs in this area as an adult, I started including this as our main topic on the Plant Your Seeds of Transformation podcast to hear perspectives on this mostly through the eyes of other black women. Thank you for addressing this topic of toxic perfectionism (and unrealistic expectations) because it truly is important for more awareness around this to help prevent self-hatred that may end in self-harm or suicide. Unfortunately, I know this from personal experience, but fortunately, I hope my story could help save a life.
2022-07-07

5. Interesting Thoughts - I enjoy this podcast and the topics discussed. However, the music playing while the host is speaking is very distracting and too loud to be considered background music. Also, the way the show is edited makes the conversations seem unnatural and cut kind of short/thoughts are not explained in depth at all.
2022-06-01

6. Wonderful … - From ordinary everyday concerns to extraordinary quirks in personality, Kim Mills asks insightful questions of academics and thoughtful useful questions to all her informed guests. I try not to miss an episode and often send a relevant one to someone who will benefit particularly. Thank you for this fine, informative and useful podcast. Human nature…gotta love it!
2022-01-29

7. Power episode - This podcast has some truly amazing content. It is a shame the episode on “Power” was so politically slanted to the extreme left. Please don’t make this another mainstream example of blatant partisanship in support of the extreme left. It will only bring your credibility into question for a large portion of your audience.
2021-12-19

8. Best podcast I’ve ever heard. - Every week I wait for the release of the new episode. It makes my day and week. Great content a d sound quality. Duration is perfect, not too long, not too short. Guest are really interesting and knowledgeable. Host makes perfect questions & comments. Nothing negative that I can think about.
2021-11-04

A show about the natural world and how we use it. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn more at outsideinradio.org

Release date: 2023-03-16 Genre:Science > Natural Sciences

Comments

1. Farmer and a fan - Absolutely love the examination of diet and climate! I did feel that there may have been an over emphasis on methane, maybe. It’s been a minute since my focus turned from academia to farming, but my understanding was that methane, while x more potent as a GHG, dissipated much more quickly than carbon. Also, there was no mention of organic ag’s focus on organic matter in the soil and whether or not that sequestration of carbon has any effect. I really hope you do more episodes on the topic and dig down deep into what we consume and it’s effects on the environment. Keep doing what you do!
2023-01-12

2. Amazing Show - Minor Feedback - I love O/I and how it engages the listener in seemingly everyday tasks and scenes that one can often overlook. There’s beauty around every turn. It’s there for us to see with a bit of patience and a curious mind. The O/I team seeks to cultivate that mentality and encourage deep engagement on natural ecosystems. My only real feedback is in the opening theme. The show producers have received this feedback before but I feel it’s my obligation to reemphasize. The show opens with the phrase “… is about the natural world and how we use it” or something along those lines. This showcases a western philosophical perspective on nature. As an entity separate from humanity; here at our leisure to control and dominate. The phrasing almost suggests nature’s purpose is to serve human interests. Land and water to pillage and exploit. Quite anthropocentric. O/I makes a consist effort to engage with the perspectives of POC and indigenous peoples. Something I appreciate, especially as a POC. I’m not indigenous, but recently completed some reading highlighting my own ignorance and shed some light some common themes amongst indigenous peoples of North America. The research presented the indigenous view of humanity as a part of nature. A participant in natural cycles and ecosystems. Not above or outside of it. Some indigenous land care practices completed over generations isn’t even centered around human need but rather what was identified for the overarching benefit of an ecosystem. My point being, I do not believe words describing nature as a tool for humanity truly promotes the values of this podcast or a healthy view of the natural world. I’d suggest investigating other opening lines to take its place. I will continue listening. Take care Tariq
2022-02-22

3. I’ve been listening for a while and love this show! - Such interesting stories. I like this podcast because it doesn’t stick to any one outdoors or science topic—It is very… varied! Each episode offers a unique bit of content. Most of which can’t be found on other shows. It feels at times like Radiolab, and other times like a sporting show. Well produced as well.
2022-01-22

4. Abrupt endings - I love the podcast, but I feel like the endings can be abrupt. For instance, the episode about Jennie Bender - she didn’t make the Olympic team and they interviewed the head of US Ski/Snowboard, then done. I would like to know what she Jennie is doing now, is she still skiing at all? This isn’t the only episode where I feel like the ending is abrupt, just the most recent one I listened to.
2021-06-03

5. Speaks to my NH Soul - Love this show so much. I was born and raised in NH but it was actually a friend with no NH connection at all that recommended the show to me. I live outside New England now, and I love that although this show covers a wide array of subjects, many of the stories center on my home state. The reporting is thorough, interesting, and reflective. Huge fan of everyone who makes this show.
2020-10-28

6. Always interesting - This is a favorite for me, because their subjects are so broad and dynamic. The concept of the natural world and how we live in it gives the team a chance to really explore a variety of ideas. Well researched and entertaining even if you’re not sure you will find the topic interesting. Keep up the good work!
2020-10-15

7. Adore it - You know a local podcast is good when someone who doesn’t even live remotely in the same area listens weekly. I find this show very applicable to the real world. The hosts are warm and witty but data driven as well. The topics are unique yet important and the storytelling is clear and entertaining. I am a teacher and I’ve certainly brought up some things I learned on the show.
2020-08-11

8. So so good - It’s good for your brain! It also makes you laugh or maybe cry or take suspenseful breaths. They highlight other great podcasts so you can keep exploring. Incredibly smart storytelling and in-depth reporting. Timeless and relevant. I love sharing the stories I hear on Outside/In with friends and students.
2020-07-20

Blurry Creatures chases down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination. Join podcast veterans Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers as they investigate Bigfoot, Ancient Giants, Cryptids, The Nephilim, The Watchers, Ancient Burial Mounds, Forbidden History, Megaliths, Conspiracy Theories, Dogman, Mothman, The UFO Phenomenon, Extraterrestrials, and The Unexplained.

Release date: 2023-03-14 Genre:Science > Nature

Comments

1. Blurry Creatures - the true National Treasure - These guys are doing amazing work with this podcast. Initially I was intrigued by the fact that they were looking at “blurry creatures” through a biblical lens, because my own interest in those subjects come from that perspective. By episode , my worldview and understanding of things was beginning to change. Now, episodes in, my faith has a new depth, dots have made meaningful connections, and I’m still learning/considering new ways to look at issues, all while being pointed to the Truth.
2023-03-24

2. This podcast is totally awesome! - Love this podcast! The ’s references are great. The experts interviewed on all things “blurry” are well-researched and super interesting. Guests who come on to share their experiences are incredible. Appreciate these guys sense of humor and Christian perspective too!
2023-03-20

3. Condolences - Dr. Heiser was an amazing man. His intellect speaking on the Bible got my hooked immediately. I have read the entire Bible but enjoy hearing it explained. I am a cancer survivor and am so saddened that the good doctor never got the chance to exhale!! Hearing from your oncologists that you are “cured”. I put that in quotes because you NEVER KNOW when it’s going to rear its ugly head. I pray for this brilliant wonderful man. God bless his soul.
2023-03-19

4. Blurry Creatures- Every Episode! - My condolences on the passing of this amazing man! I haven't heard of many of your guests and I've been amazed and all kinds of other emotions each guest brings up. I was very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Heiser as well. That last podcast you did with him prior to his death was especially poignant. What I've been blessed most by your show is how badly we were raised in the churchian doctrine that supplanted any original teaching but even that was absent of Dr. Heiser's seminal teaching on theUnseen Realm and the Court of Heaven. The best byproduct of all your guests is to teach us how to pray and not be afraid when the Blurry Creatures suddenly become starkly visible. May God continue to richly bless you by more & more ppl finding comfort & strength in who the Lord Jesus really is and sharing these personal accounts of supernatural encounters with the current landlord. Oh and every episode w/Timothy Albariño. I always need to listed at least x to his, Dr. Heiser many times over. Can't say enough great things about your shows!
2023-03-16

5. Best. Podcast. Ever. - Everything a podcast should be, from very cool music (love the s vibe!), to great hosts, entertaining and expert guests, and the most intriguing content! Nate and Luke balance each other out perfectly and treat every guest with respect, demonstrating a sincere interest and open-minded curiosity that is often hard to find on this type of format. With intelligence and humility (a rare combination) they tackle each subject in a way that makes you feel they are your long time buddies, just sitting with you in your living room, engaged in fun, effortless conversation. Regarding the subject matter, this isn’t just an informative podcast. It’s a journey of discovery that is truly awesome!
2023-03-15

6. I love this podcast! - It’s the only podcast I listen to regularly and get excited about each new episode. These guys are great hosts to intriguing guests. The show is well produced. I can’t wait to see where this goes! Hopefully video versions will be available one day so we can se some visuals of the sort of creatures they are discussing when possible. I didn’t believe in Bigfoot until listening to this and understanding the possible origins of such a creature. This podcast has opened my mind to a lot of interesting topics and helped me see that so much more is possible within my Christian world view. And non-Christians will vibe well with this too. It’s all a journey! Definitely give this show a shot if you are on the fence!
2023-03-12

7. on episode - You guys lost me on this one! So far the only episode that stunk, have been liking and sharing the rest. The guest father is sowing untruths for sure! “A year and a half to complete an excorsim…” That’s because catholic rituals are whack are pagan. Jesus Christ taught us differently. Evil spirits gone in a second. Don’t follow religion follow the truth and power and authority in Christ Jesus!
2023-03-08

8. Obsessed with this podcast! - I’m going to start off with saying that I’m not a podcast person. I’ve tried listening to a few in the past, but they’ve just never been for me. THIS podcast however is mind blowing! Forget binging shows or moves etc., binge this! I love how they never try to convince you one way or another, it’s just bringing information to the table that you can do what you want with. I’ve shared this podcast with a few people already and have even found a blurry creatures sticker in a really random spot in South Dakota. Please keep this up guys because I just finished episode and I’m already worried about “catching up”!
2023-03-07

The Best of Coast to Coast AM podcast, hosted by George Noory. A media phenomenon, Coast to Coast AM deals with UFOs, strange occurrences, life after death, and other unexplained (and often inexplicable) phenomena.

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. Really interesting - Used to when I was growing up UFO and cryptids were thought to be fake and fringe. Used to when I was growing up we trusted our government and the left’s foot soldiers, the FBI and ATF, without question. Used to when I was growing up we trusted the media to be fair. Now there are Senate hearings and abundant evidence of aliens. Now we have rampant sightings of cryptids and the unexplained. Now we know for a fact there is a Deep State of FBI, mainstream media, the democrat party, social media and George Soros/Chinese/Russian money to destroy our nation. Thank you to the podcasts that offer opposing points of view. God Bless America!
2023-01-28

2. Ian Punnit - EMBARRASSING - Just listened to the cringe-worthy interview by Ian Punnit with retired op Ric Prado. Someone needs to mention that listeners tune in to hear the guest, NOT Punnit’s insipid, uninformed opinions. Repeatedly, he posed a question, then rattled his babbling opinion as though to sway the answer or color the listener’s view of the hosts information. Punnit is unprofessional & has no clue about interviewing or providing a quality show. Please have this guest on again with a REAL professional interviewer so we can hear what this guy has to say on this fascinating topic.
2023-01-07

3. Linda Moulton Howe /Cliifford Stone - I have listened to all of LMH’s appearances on this podcast many many times. She is so hardworking and well sourced. I am really into knowing the truth about-are we alone? Hearing LMH makes me believe that if she believes it, with all the evidence & facts she has seen & heard then we the people on earth literally have no F N clue about the world we are living in. Some don’t care to know and others are in denial because, I’m shocked at how many people still think it’s crazy that aliens have visited.They don’t want to here “nonsense “ when in reality I believe with all my mind that Roswell definitely happened. I mean are all the thousands of people who have been abducted just lying- knowing there is no benefit to saying it. The death bed confessions really carry weight with Me. Loved interview with Clifford Stone also no if he is lying then he is the best liar EVER. I mean the emotion & details he provides are refreshing and as good as gold.
2022-11-27

4. Coast to Coast a.m. Best radio show ever. - Coast to Coach am is the best in late night radio. It’s one of the main reasons I purchased a portable emergency radio. Radio comes on at midnight, and I don’t turn it off till AM. The podcast highlights is an incredible way to listen to the best part of that evening‘s show, in case you walked away from the radio for a minute. You can fast forward commercials if you wish not to hear them. And the podcast comes very handy for my evening strolls through the neighborhood. Thank you Coast to Coast.
2022-06-19

5. Why not full shows!!? Well under… - Most certainly love George Noory especially, he’s my absolute favorite interviewer in the entire universe! Love the way he asks questions and moves each show along, very easily in fact, leaving you on the edge of your seat! He truly makes every single show beyond interesting, rather comforting in some truly amazing way, he has such technique!! Keep up the amazing work Noory!! As for the other hosts, not bad, just not him. My only complaint and the reason for the single star given only is simply due to the time on the show, such snippets! Well under minutes and then you add in up to minute advertisements, terrible idea! What is the point of being on a podcast! Why not full shows? Why give us just crumbs, come on now! Very disappointing indeed! We need full episodes please!!
2022-01-19

6. Lifting of the Veils - Coast to Coast IS THE BEST SHOW in the USA. No television. I can relate to all the shows in one way or another. I’ve awakened to a magical and paranormal world. My veil has been lifted. No need to watch television anymore. It’s just nonsense. George and his guests and listeners may be on the same frequency. I don’t feel alone.
2021-12-22

7. CC AM - I have listened to this program for many years and go back to the early days of Art Bell. I have seen all the highs and lows and still love the program. That said, I no longer susbscribe to the nightly program. Just can't squeeze the hours in. This minute version works fine. I do miss some of the substitute hosts though. But, there are only hours a day. Thanks.
2021-07-02

8. Please Read - Please. You need to improve the audio quality on guest call-ins and NEED to transition to a full podcast format, for your sake and ours. It’s way too late in the game for this to have not happened already, but early enough that Coast To Coast AM would be a late-night phenomenon once again if all access was granted via the podcast. Listenership Ad revenue Brand Positioning What it would do for the field Just saying!
2021-04-01

Dr. Mindy is a women's hormones and fasting expert, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and a mission-fueled woman here to teach you just how powerful your body was made to be. The Resetter Podcast explores to empower you with knowledge, tools, and science on all aspects of health and wellness through meaningful conversations with some of the most brilliant minds that walk this earth. New episodes are released every Monday.

Release date: 2023-03-20

Comments

1. Dr Doug-Sprout - Nope! Seems to be extremely dogmatic in his personal opinions. Less science based evidence, more personal experience and opinion. He seems closed minded and not open to the idea that every body is different and requires a personalized approach to health and wellness. There are many other resources to pull great info from regarding sprouting. I am an avid supporter of it. Not a new concept. Raised with it, and I’m yo. Unfortunate his family history of disease, but there are too many factors to pin it all on meat.
2023-03-20

2. This show is my oxytocin boost! - I found Dr. Mindy through a YouTube video about fasting like a girl. She’s delightful! She completely changed my mind about fasting, and her interview taught me what I’d done wrong all those years when I fasted (but got chubby) in my twenties. WOW! I just bought her audio book and am ordering a hard copy too. Also, I can’t help but binge this podcast because she’s a joy to learn from. The interviews are fantastic, but so are the solo episodes!
2023-03-02

3. Love your information - I have been listening a lot to you. I am and am listening with an ear for help with aging. I am trying to implement your hormonal focus of eating even though I haven’t got many hormones floating around at my age. I just listened to the sprout session. I’ve been sprouting since hearing Mr. Evans on another site. Chris Beats Cancer is where it was. I loved hearing your interaction with him. I’m interested in more info on protein in sprouts. I have his book and am considering your books. Which of your books would be most helpful to me with most of my life behind me but having a few more left to help my body be as healthy as it can be. Thanks. Annette
2023-02-13

4. Thanks forever - Love Mindy and hope she is learning to enjoy her success. Take a vacation and try to forget the rest of the world for a while. Life is too short to worry about everyone else and put your happiness in front of everything else. Thanks for saving my life physically now I am learning how to heal my emotions from my childhood and make smarter decisions. When our grown children don’t need our support it only shows how successful we have raised them to deal with their own problems. We should be proud of that because we won’t be here forever.
2023-02-13

5. My new favorite podcast!!! - I first came across Dr. Mindy listening to another podcast and have since been obsessed! I read FLAG in record time and have been implementing her principles into my lifestyle. I can’t say enough good things about her and her work! I have been telling anyone and everyone to check her out!
2023-01-19

6. Great content but loud - Love the information but I feel that it can be delivered in a more calm manner. It’s hard to listen to the constant staccato in her voice which is as if she’s stressed and almost yelling. Is it necessary to emphasize every point? I want to absorb the important message but turned off by the overwhelming tone.
2022-09-30

7. Just what I was waiting for. - I’ve been listening for three years now just after my breast cancer Dx and a double mastectomy. Recently, I have been struggling with the idea of getting breast implant reconstruction surgery. My gut told me “no” but I just wasn’t sure. Dr Mindy and Danika released their podcast on my th birthday! Hearing Danika’s journey finalized my decision to go without the implants. Dr Mindy said “if you hear something three times, you should think of it as a sign and learn more about it.) This podcast was definitely the sign I needed. I am truly grateful for you both.
2022-09-14

8. Dynamic Duo! - So awesome to see Dr. Boz on Dr. Mindy’s podcast! Both are amazing practitioners on a mission to help others improve metabolic health! I wish that they would co-host a ask me anything YouTube on a reoccurring basis! Thanks to both of you for helping me and thousands of other change for the better!!
2022-07-27

A true-crime podcast about climate change, hosted and reported by award-winning investigative journalist Amy Westervelt.

Release date: 2023-03-21 Genre:Science > Social Sciences

Comments

1. The best true crime podcast that will leave you both enraged and enlightened. - Knowledge is power, the fossil fuel industry has for far too long had total control over the way they are portrayed. Drilled is a podcast which continues to remove the veil of misinformation and confusion oil & gas corporations have built around them to protect their ecocide & criminal activities around the world. Thank you Amy & team for the important work you do.
2023-03-23

2. Best short-form docu-series I have ever heard - Many podcast episodes today are an hour and half, sometimes two hours long, saturated with jarring ads and poor editing. On top of this, the content is often emotionally draining to listen to, especially since host's sharing their subjective political opinions are the new social norm, existing in echo chambers with guests merely rephrasing their priors. Well here is the antidote. Rigged is like a documentary mini-series, continually exposing and educating the public in digestible but salient portions, with experts who bring technical rigor to storytelling. Thank you for terrific work, stellar reporting, and succinct short-form pacing. Truly love this podcast.
2023-03-22

3. Well produced, expertly executed, smart podcast on the oil industry! - This is just a really well pulled together, researched, podcast exposing how the oil industry works that any one questioning that industry should listen to all the way through! The investigative journalistic style is paired with an artisitc and thoughtful execution, so while this content can seem heavy some times, this podcast is easy to tear through fast! I highly recommend this!
2023-03-19

4. Excellent - As many other reviewers have said, this podcast is simultaneously fascinating and infuriating. Amy does a phenomenal job of digging into the history of oil in the United States and clarifies how it became part of our cultural identity. And despite the often upsetting nature of revealing all these truths, I binged all of the episodes over the course of a couple of weeks because it was so engaging. Thanks to Amy and the rest of the Drilled team for shining a light on how we got to where we are today, and for reminding me that there are ways out of the mess we’re in.
2023-01-31

5. By far my favourite podcast - I’ve generally struggled to get into podcasts because I can never really keep up with the info. This podcast has stories that keep you interested, with a good mix of narrative and interviews in an easy to understand way. It breaks climate issues down into concrete examples rather than vague ideas. I also like how the ads on the podcast are for things viewers would actually be interested, rather than the standard sponsors that other podcasts tend to use. I guess my only complaint is that I wish episodes came out more often, because if so it would probably be the only thing I listened to.
2021-10-28

6. Eye opening and essential - The newest series of shows (about how fossil fuel companies put together lesson plans for educators to use) continue the excellent tradition of the show. Who needs more podcasts, you may ask. Well, this one gives you a lot of information you need to think about how to address climate change and why the fight is so hard and so many are resistant. And it’s not overwhelming listeners with episodes (a good thing in our Information Age). Quality over quantity. Excellent work.
2021-09-26

7. Production issues make it unlistenable - Amy, you have a great voice. Don’t listen to these people. I am extremely sensitive to vocal fry and annoying voices—yours is incredibly enjoyable to listen to. But please, for the LOVE OF GOD, the producers of this show need to up their game. . Master your audio levels so my ears don’t get blown out every time someone gets excited or moves close to the mic. . STOP playing music behind the entire episode! Music is used to mark transitions in podcasts. When I hear that annoying frenetic track going in the background the whole time, my brain is constantly on edge waiting for a transition rather than listening to the content. It’s very distracting. . Either make longer episodes, or get rid of the padding. Episodes are extremely short yet are still padded with unnecessary recaps of the last episode and previews of the next. Plus an ultra long introduction with that awful music track playing behind it the whole time. The actual substance of the episodes can be so good, but then it’s over before it even started. Very frustrating as a listener. . It seems Amy has started talking very slowly this latest season, which is annoying as well. If this isn’t due to a physical reason, please change back to your normal cadence. Trust your audience. They can change the playback speed if they aren’t absorbing the information well enough. I really love the content of this show, but the issues above (especially the incessant music) makes it very difficult to enjoy overall.
2021-09-11

8. A lot of things just “clicked” for me - I’ve been getting a lot out of this podcast since discovering it recently, but the July , episode explained so many confusing things about plastics and covid that I had observed but couldn’t quite grasp before. I appreciate the hushed tone of the storytelling, the solid journalism, and the unapologetic perspective that we can do better for this world than we’ve done.
2021-08-09