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  • AI Lovers, Don't Judge - July 23, 2025

    AI Lovers, Don't Judge - July 23, 2025
    2025/07/24
    London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police arrest man accused of running a fake embassy. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Agricultural economics professors Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas and Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Taylor discuss how consumers prefer self-checkout when buying stigmatized products. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld on the topic of resilience. On Vet Talk – or is it Pet Talk? – Dr. Cliff Redford tells David what TV shows your pet prefers and ponders whether electronic litter boxes and dog-washing machines are safe. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Kenneth DeMarree (19:59) Dr. Neil McArthur (29:59) Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas & Dr. Rebecca Taylor (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025

    Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025
    2025/07/23
    With news you probably can't use, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David cover: Brain surgeon who lost a £14m snowmobile holiday crash claim after his text messages were read in court; and Coldplay kiss cam joke branded 'tone deaf' as Stroke Association issues apology. Dr. Andrea Vial explains that the ideal leader isn't hyper-masculine, rather that people shows preference for androgynous traits. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson discusses a top scientist's new UFO report and how the academic community responds to reports of UFOs/UAPs. Therapist ⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese chats about love bombing – how to spot it and when it can be problematic. Tony Five returns to the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology researcher Dr. Daniel Waldeck reveals how to protect your mental health from a passive-aggressive narcissist. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr. Erich D. Jarvis educates us as to why scientists are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant, and fungal species in the US. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Dr. Andrea Vial (19:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (29:59) Laurel Roberts-Meese (39:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Daniel Waldeck (59:49) Dr. Grant Shields (1:09:49) Dr. Erich Jarvis (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025

    Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025
    2025/07/22
    Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer reveals much about school lunches and community, the French way. Psychology professor Dr. Geoff MacDonald shares his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it. Dr. Ray Garza tells us that daughters who feel more attractive report stronger, more protective bonds with their fathers. Mediologist Mohit Rajhans questions whether AI can convey emotions and be a good companion or therapist and how Gen Z is working with social media. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that ⁠common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Michelle Ann Abate (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle (29:59) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer (39:49) Dr. Geoff MacDonald (49:49) Dr. Ray Garza (59:49) Mohit Rajhans (1:09:49) Dr. Carey Fitzgerald (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Black Holes, Merged - July 18, 2025

    Black Holes, Merged - July 18, 2025
    2025/07/19
    Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. Astrophysicist Dr. Maya Fishbach briefs us on the detection of the largest black hole merger yet. Media personality Caitlin Green – who co-hosts The Jan Arden Podcast – covers the tech CEO who was caught cheating on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Marketing professor Dr. Caleb Warren gives David a guide to the things all cool people have in common. Evolutionary biologist Dieter Lukas explains that alpha males are actually pretty rare among our fellow primates. Psychology professor Dr. Kiley Hamlin reveals that even newborn babies can tell the difference between kind and unkind behavior. Marketing lecturer Melise Panetta illuminates how Gen Z's entry into the workplace is being affected by AI. Tourism and hospitality management professor Dr. Karen P.S. Tan shares why so many workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they've earned. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Maya Fishbach (19:59) Caitlin Green (29:59) Dr. Caleb Warren (39:49) Dieter Lukas (49:49) Dr. Kiley Hamlin (59:49) Melise Panetta (1:09:49) Dr. Karen Tan (1:19:15) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • What's With Medieval Health Influencers? - July 17, 2025

    What's With Medieval Health Influencers? - July 17, 2025
    2025/07/18
    Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray and a chicken in Key West, FL. History professor Dr. Meg Leja explains how medieval medicine was smarter than you might think, and how it was weirdly similar to TikTok trends of today. Professor of sustainable enterprise Dr. Andrew Hoffman discusses rethinking how we teach MBAs. Tony Five and David accept advice based on their dreams during Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). On It's Time For Technology Time, tech industry expert Carmi Levy goes over the following stories: Facebook privacy practices the focus of a $8 billion trial targeting Zuckerberg; OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome; Experts warn that 'Smishing' scams are likely rising because of AI; and xAI and Grok apologize for 'horrific behavior'. Comedian Natalie Norman brings up the abrupt and unexpected signs that you're getting older. Medical sociology professor Tarani Chandola describes how 'anxious Mondays' are linked to long-term stress and heart health risks in older adults. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Dr. Meg Leja (19:59) Dr. Andrew Hoffman (29:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (59:49) Natalie Norman (1:09:49) Tarani Chandola (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Ancient Anunnaki - July 16, 2025

    The Ancient Anunnaki - July 16, 2025
    2025/07/17
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Nurse commutes 5,000 miles for work; and Court rejects drug dealers' claim that drugs, weapons, and cash found at their home wasn't theirs. On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David discuss the ancient Anunnaki. Psychology and neuroscience researcher ⁠Gabriela Fernández-Miranda⁠ ⁠sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories⁠. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex toy company ⁠LELO⁠ and chat about sex myths. Tony and David descend into commenting on the unbearable weight of government bureaucracy. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld speaks to the unsung heroes that changed our lifes. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (29:59) Gabriela Fernández-Miranda (39:49) Amandine Ranson & Tony Five (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Are You Born Funny? - July 15, 2025

    Are You Born Funny? - July 15, 2025
    2025/07/16
    The show opens with David recalling a bad dream. UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a new "healthy" trend involving walking with the wind behind you, sort of. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gil Greengross goes over his study suggesting the ability to be funny may not be genetic. Misinformation, trust, and social media researcher Dr. Sacha Altay explains that certain use of social media for two weeks can improve knowledge and fake news recognition. For Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over how to stay friends with a broken up couple. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?), Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following pet-related stories: Scientists try to bring 12-foot tall giant bird back from extinction; PETA sues American Kennel Club, demands an end to 'deformed' breeding; and Pets can get sunburned too. (Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here.) Finally, conspiracy studies professor Nathan Radke drops in for Conspiracy Corner and warns against the use of conspiracy theories for political gain using demand for the Jeffery Epstein files to be released as an example. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Gil Greengross (19:59) Dr. Sacha Altay (29:59) Samantha Bitty (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:49) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (1:09:49) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Forest Relaxation in VR - July 14, 2025

    Forest Relaxation in VR - July 14, 2025
    2025/07/15
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on there being no jail time for the Wisconsin nurse who chopped off someone's foot without permission for a frostbite prop. Clinical psychologist Dr. Leonie Ascone explains how virtual reality forest bathing can alleviate stress. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that many people can't tell healthy processed foods from unhealthy ones. Psychology researchers Dr. Luca Pascolini and Dr. Natalie Wyer share how playing games with robots makes people see them as more humanlike. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green and David cover: Hugh Grant's royal faux pas at Wimbledon; Many adults don't like showing their feet in public; and A very expensive purse sells at auction. (Check out Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Trail cam enthusiast Mary Beth Pongrac tells the story of how her camera caught many bears all mysteriously obsessed with the same tree. Social-personality psychologist ⁠William Chopik⁠ explains ⁠what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Leonie Ascone Michelis (19:59) Dr. Neal Barnard (29:59) Dr. Luca Pascolini & Dr. Natalie Wyer (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (59:49) Mary Beth Pongrac (1:09:49) Bill Chopik (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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