153 - The Gun Show
In light of recent politics, what even is a ‘responsible gun owner’? Who should be allowed to carry? And what are the steps to packing heat, legally?
Episode 19 - Hollywood & Expectations
Did you know that Louisville had a prank “Purge” that lasted 10 hours? Or that the Truman Show became a real psychological delusion? Today we ask; how much does Hollywood shape our expectations, really?
152 - Social Mirrors and The MUM Effect
We live our whole life with our biggest flaws on display. Why does no one point them out? Why are people predisposed to “stay mum” about our failings?
Episode 18 - Gandhi & Public Speaking
Exercising, making wise financial decisions, and public speaking, will each improve your overall quality of life. But only public speaking is listed as a Top Fear across demographics. Why is that?
151 - The Housing Crisis That Broke Ancient Rome (Has Returned)
America modeled itself after Rome, and now we’re driving off the same cliff. It all has to do with housing and property.
Episode 17 - Matt Hoover & Weight Loss
For Biggest Losers who manage to shed the pounds, the battle should be over. But it’s not. In fact 98% of obese dieters gain the weight back, and today we’ll explain why.
150 - You Are Someone’s Hero - Act Like It
Never meet your heroes…or so the old wisdom tells us. But which heroes? Celebrities? CEO’s? Mentors?
Episode 16 Rejection Part Two
In part 2 we discuss rejection in dating. Specifically, how rejection has become a facet of the industry, and of incel culture.
Episode 15 Rejection Part One
In part 1 of this Rejection double-feature, we talk about Jia Jiang’s TED talk, and we ask ourselves; can we really become resilient to rejection.
Episode 14 - Muhammad Ali, Antonio Inoki, & Fighting
Put up your dukes! Because today we’re talking about the science of fighting, how humans were evolution-built to bust heads, and a few practical time-honored tips to win a streetfight.
149 - The Bimbo Effect
Cheerleaders, flight attendants, fitness instructors, models…what if we told you they’re smarter than the rest of us?
Episode 13 - Denali the Eagle & Nature
For one episode, Joe hijacks the show and tries to convince Todd to watch eagle “Nest Cams” on Youtube, and to revolt against robot pets like Pleo the Dinosaur and nursing home seals.
148 - The Connector Codebook
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. But if that’s true then how do we purposely cultivate extensive, valuable connections?
Episode 12 - Da Vinci, Machiavelli, & Polar Opposite Collaborators
They say opposites attract, but can they work together? How do you get the best results from an introvert and an extrovert? And what landmark, exactly, did Niccolò Machiavelle and Leonardo De Vinci team up to steal?
147 - Is It Better To Know The Hour Of Our Death
When a child or elderly patient receives a terminal diagnosis, should the family withhold it from them? Is knowledge of one’s death in advance a relief, or pure dread?
Episode 11 - Monsignor de Grandpré & Grudges
Revenge is a dish best served cold. But in today’s episode, we’ll ask if it should be served at all. How healthy are grudges? What do we risk by harboring them? And why did two Frenchmen decide to settle their grudge over Paris, in air balloons, with blunderbusses?
Episode 10 - Rick Springfield & Self Esteem
Whether you got it from critical parents, a lackluster salary, or a physical defect—Low Self-Esteem is a growing issue in America today, and a booming industry. But could a tiny shift in values hyper-charge your feelings of worth?
146 - A Shocking Cost Benefit Analysis of Mega Churches Pt2
Local churches provide homeless outreach, school programs, and emergency aid. How much do Televangelists and Mega Churches give back to the public…?
145 - A Shocking Cost Benefit Analysis of Mega Churches Pt1
Local churches provide homeless outreach, school programs, and emergency aid. How much do Televangelists and Mega Churches give back to the public…?
Episode 8: Stephen King & Alcoholism
Geniuses, creatives, and commoners can fall prey to alcoholism. But neuroscience may have found a uniting drive that pushes all mammals to pick up the bottle...a drive that writers have known about for decades.