David's top stories: A naked 5k run; and Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David receive Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) dealing with sleep hygiene and spinal health. Psychological science researcher Dr. Mitch Brown explains when and why we choose physically strong leaders. Political scientist Dr. Paul Platzman shares his study revealing that diversity in your social circle may come with a surprising trade-off. Tony Five rejoins the broadcast just in time to interview sociolinguist Dr. Amanda Cole about Cockney rhyming slang. Comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss what people actually do when they travel. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less pain, they assume you do too.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:00) The Naked 5k
• (06:16) J.Lo sued for pic of self
• (09:59) Tony Five pt. 1
• (19:59) Tony Five pt. 2
• (29:59) Dr. Mitch Brown
• (39:49) Dr. Paul Platzman
• (49:49) Dr. Amanda Cole & Tony Five
• (59:49) Natalie Norman
• (1:09:49) Dimana Atanassova
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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The show opens with London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reading a listener's texts. Tony's top story: British magic club rights a wrong. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle visats [sic] and goes over various papal conspiracies – past and present. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Dr. Elisa Becker explains the difference between distaste and disgust, and what bacon and poop have in common. Psychology lecturer Dr. Jasmin Wertz shares how childhood maternal warmth predicts your key personality traits. Tony Five returns in time for caller Mike from Windsor to share his Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). David gets angry when Mike's advice isn't really advice. Cancer epidemiologist Dr. Parveen Bhatti reveals that scrolling through screens at bedtime greatly increases your risk of insomnia. Atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Brian Toon lists what would happen if WW3 broke out, and the safest countries to be in if it happens.

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Segments:

• (00:00) Intro
• (01:51) Tony Five
• (09:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1
• (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2
• (29:59) Dr. Elisa Becker
• (39:49) Dr. Jasmin Wertz
• (49:49) AFY-TSY: Mike from Windsor
• (59:49) Dr. Parveen Bhatti
• (1:09:49) Owen Toon
• (1:19:34) Sign-off

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Foreign correspondent Tony Five revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story from earlier in the week with the man himself, Steve Harris. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford tells us about his docuseries, Dr. Cliff – Worldwide Vet. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Natalie Pennington says those that actually call their romantic partner their best friend are in the minority. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. David rants about video projectors to Carmi, and the two cover the following stories: A countertop robot that cooks your meals for you; Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name; and Company now hires back human help after going all-in on AI. Etiquette expert Nick Leighton and David discuss whether it's rude to recline while seated on an airplane. (Check out Nick's etiquette podcast Were you raised by wolves? here.) Dr. Dean Miller explains a social media trend called "grounding".

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:59) Steve Harris & Tony Five
• (09:59) Dr. Cliff Redford
• (19:59) Jessica Reif
• (29:59) Dr. Natalie Pennington
• (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (59:49) Nick Leighton
• (1:09:49) Dr. Dean Miller
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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David's top stories: WordPress CEO forces everyone to love pineapple on pizza; and Police find $600K in giant teddy bear during massage parlor raid. Entrepreneur Ramon van Meer reveals the sobering results from his test of customers paying more for American-made. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of the history of alien abductions and tells the Travis Walton story. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) UK-based Foreign correspondent Tony Five gives us the latest provincial news. Sobriety coach Kelly France and David discuss addiction and sobriety. Dr. Jennifer Lansford explains that parental warmth – not poverty or danger – predicts positive world beliefs in adulthood.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:18) $600k found in teddy bear
• (04:58) CEO loves pineapple pizza
• (09:59) Ramon van Meer
• (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1
• (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2
• (39:49) Tony Five pt. 1
• (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2
• (59:49) Kelly France
• (1:09:49) Dr. Jennifer Lansford
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about getting out of the wrong side of the bed. Tony talks about a criminal, "repeat offender" Swiss duck. Cognitive psychologist Dr. Arryn Robbins explains why AI images fool so many people. Psychiatry professor Dr. Eric Garland shares his study finding that mindfulness therapy reduces opioid craving and addiction. Brendan Case from Harvard's Human Flourishing Program illuminates how and when humans flourish with age. Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss how to rebuild your life after trauma. Forensic criminology researcher Dr. Miranda Baumann shares how mental illness doesn't exactly explain who owns or carries firearms.

Segments

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:06) Tony Five pt. 1
• (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2
• (19:59) Dr. Arryn Robbins
• (29:59) Dr. Eric Garland
• (39:49) Brendan Case
• (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
• (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
• (1:09:49) Dr. Miranda Baumann
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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Tony Five and David receive advice from their yesterday's selves for tomorrow, today (AFY-TSY). Tony talks about Steve Harris who caught the Harris Hawk terrorizing Hertfordshire. Couple Sam Sova and Kaitlyn Dattoria describe accidentally proposing to each other at the same time. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick shares his study showing women also prefer younger romantic partners. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over things nobody teaches you about sex, but that you really ought to know. Sociology professor Chris Knoester explains that Americans overwhelmingly believe sports promote racial integration – but reality is more complex. Dr. Erez Freud reveals that AI can identify autism from tiny hand motion patterns.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:02) Tony Five pt. 1
• (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2
• (19:59) Sam Sova & Kaitlyn Dattoria
• (29:59) Paul Eastwick
• (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1
• (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2
• (59:49) Chris Knoester
• (1:09:49) Dr. Erez Freud
• (1:19:07) Sign-off

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The show opens with the triumphant return of London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five, who discusses his absence from the show. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy goes over topics: VR makes medical treatment more bearable; People trust advice from ChatGPT more than lawyers; TikTok hit with a €530M fine; and Lyft Silver to keep your aging parents off the road. Conservation scientist Joe Roman explains why whale urine is so important to life in the sea. (Check out Joe's book Eat, Poop, Die: How Animals Make Our World.) On Noah vs. The Unknown, Noah Cappe tries to tell David his top ten UFO sightings of all time – David derails and they don't quite get through ten. Dr. Emily Impett explores sacrifice and strength in intercultural relationships. Sport coach James Thie shares why you should try "Jeffing" while running.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:45) Tony Five
• (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (29:59) Joe Roman
• (39:49) Noah Cappe pt. 1
• (49:49) Noah Cappe pt. 2
• (59:49) Dr. Emily Impett
• (1:09:49) James Thie
• (1:19:19) Sign-off

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The show opens with comedic musician Bungalow Jonathan (Jacob Anstey) on why he took a hiatus and what it means to be an artist. Professor Ken Hyland describes what happened when he pitted AI writing against student writing – and who came out on top. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford explains why dogs consume doo-doo (Don't worry, Cliff's a vet. It's educational. We're not violating any broadcasting decency standards.) Dr. Michael Esterman shares his research showing that negative images hijack our attention and linger in our memory. Gabriela Küchler tells David that older adults reflect less on their personality traits than younger adults. Former WWE wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas joins the show.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:43) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 1
• (09:59) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 2
• (19:59) Ken Hyland
• (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1
• (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2
• (49:49) Dr. Michael Esterman
• (59:49) Gabriela Küchler
• (1:09:49) Jimmy Korderas
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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