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Taboo ScienceAnnouncement — Action RequestedTo find out next season's theme and be entered to win a $50 Amazon(?) gift card, fill out the Taboo Science listener survey here: https://bit.ly/43gcMAhConnect with the show: Leave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscienceNewsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscience Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tabooscience Website: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id15336064732025-05-1901 min
Wellness Reality CheckBeyond Alignment: Exploring Mind-Body HealthDr. Chris Cole, a Doctor of Chiropractic with a passion for helping the body achieve balance, rhythm, and harmony from the inside out. As a vitalistic chiropractor, Dr. Cole focuses on empowering the body's innate healing abilities, and his studies in German New Medicine (GNM) have deepened his understanding of the intricate connections between the mind, body, and emotions. With a commitment to holistic wellness, Dr. Cole works with patients to identify and address underlying patterns and imbalances, promoting optimal health and vitality. We're excited to tap into his expertise and explore the intersection of chiropractic care, GNM, and...2025-05-061h 19Taboo ScienceIntroducing: CRAMPEDCRAMPED is an investigative podcast that answers the question "Why are so many people with uteruses in unexplained & untreated pain?"Listen to the entire season here: https://pod.link/17781016962025-03-2542 min
Secular Homeschool RevolutionRewriting Women's History: Centering BIPOC VoicesThis Women's History Month, we're doing more than just adding names to a list. We're dismantling the traditional narrative and centering the powerful stories of BIPOC women. Join host Ashley as we dive deep into why it's crucial to rewrite history, moving beyond the often-told stories of white women to highlight the resilience, leadership, and groundbreaking contributions of Black, Indigenous, Latina, Asian, and other women of color. We explore the importance of intersectionality, the need for diverse role models, and how to actively integrate these vital stories into your homeschool journey and beyond. We'll discuss how the erasure of...2025-03-0527 min
Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldFrom Childfree to Embracing Motherhood: Ashley Hamer's Journey Through Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum & Early ParenthoodFor the 169th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes podcaster, musician, and writer Ashley Hamer for a candid discussion on motherhood. This is the first episode in an ongoing series as Courtney contemplates having a kid.For many years, Ashley Hamer was steadfast in her childfree vision for her future, but now she's a soon-to-be mother of two. In this episode, Ashley opens up about her change of heart and shares her personal experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and early parenthood. We dive into the physical and emotional shifts she experienced along the way...2024-08-0742 min
Taboo SciencePhilias Bonus: The Q&A EpisodeYou requested and I delivered: I'm answering your Philias questions on the podcast. With the help of interviewer and podcast industry extraordinaire Arielle Nissenblatt, learn about the most controversial episodes, fascinating facts that didn't make it into the show, how I got people to talk about this stuff, and whether my mom listens (she absolutely does). Resources from Arielle:Earbuds Podcast Collective: https://earbuds.audio/ Twitter: https://x.com/arithisandthatThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ariellethisandthatSee important links and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/048-qa/Need music for a project...2024-07-2530 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Foot Fetishes Kick the StigmaEver wondered why some people have a thing for feet? In this final Philias episode, we're flying feet first into foot fetishes. Social psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller breaks down the origins of fetishes (and the truth to that "crossed wires in the brain" factoid), while writer and "Educatrix" Tina Horn gives us the lowdown on why feet can be such a turn-on. We also step into the cultural aspects of foot fascination and debunk some common misconceptions. Whether you're a foot fanatic yourself or just interested in what makes people tick, this episode will shed light on a often...2024-07-1137 minTaboo ScienceIntroducing: Spellbound and Gagged (Plus an Announcement!)Spellbound and Gagged is a podcast about all things that fascinate, unsettle, and disgust. It's back from hiatus with an episode all about the sex cult NASA doesn't want you to know about. Subscribe here: https://episodes.fm/1653440593In other news: Ashley is planning a final episode where she's interviewed all about how she makes Taboo Science, the most controversial episodes this season, and other exciting things. Do you have questions you want to hear answered? Email her at ashley@tabooscience.show and you might hear them on the podcast.2024-07-0439 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: 7 Kinks That Push the EnvelopeConsider today's episode a sampler platter of unconventional kinks. We're talking exhibitionism, financial domination, wet and messy fun, fat fetishes, lactation fascination, golden showers, and even the fantasy world of vore. Don't worry, we're keeping it classy (well, as classy as you can when discussing people who get off on being peed on). Whether you're a seasoned kinkster or vanilla as they come, this episode is guaranteed to teach you something fascinating about human desire. Just don't blame me if you suddenly develop an urge to splosh around in some baked beans.See citations and a transcript...2024-06-2728 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Diapers, Age Play, and the Psychology of ABDLYou've definitely wondered why some grown adults like to wear diapers—so let's get into it. In today's episode, we rip off the velcro to understand the world of of ABDL (Adult Baby/Diaper Lovers) and uncover the diverse desires and expressions within this often misunderstood community. From the psychological and emotional aspects to the truly prolific amount of gear options, we explore what draws people to this kink and how it can be a source of comfort, coping, and even healing. With the help of researcher B. Terrance Grey, The Usual Bet podcast hosts and age players Sophie & Ch...2024-06-1336 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Zoophilia and the Hidden Community That's Into AnimalsGet ready to learn about the underground and frequently misunderstood world of zoophilia. With the help of paraphilia researcher Alexandra Zidenberg and hosts of the zoophile podcast Zooier Than Thou, we'll unravel what it really means to be attracted to animals. We'll learn what it is that attracts "zoos" to non-human animals, explore the hot-button issue of animal consent, wrestle with the ethics of bestiality, understand the incredible diversity within the zoophile community itself, and hear about the immense challenges zoophiles face in a society that's quick to judge what they don't understand. Tune in for an ultra-taboo episode...2024-05-3036 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Cuckolding Is More Than Just Cheating"Cuck" is way more than an internet insult. In this episode of Taboo Science, we're stepping out and diving in to cuckolding, the real-life kink and lifestyle all about the thrill of your partner sleeping with someone else. Join us as we chat with clinical psychologist Dr. David Ley and popular cuckolding podcaster Venus Cuckoldress, who shed light on the psychological quirks and deep emotional connections in this often misunderstood practice. We're also breaking down how it all plays into the complicated dynamics of race, power, and gender. If you're curious to understand a taboo that's reshaping how some...2024-05-1636 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Why Pup Play Appeals to Grown AdultsFox News recoils at the idea of pup play—but we're looking closer. In this episode of Taboo Science, we dive into the fascinating subculture of humans who enjoy roleplaying as puppies. We'll explore the origins of this kink, from post-WWII leather culture to the rise of online pup communities, and learn what draws people to don a pup hood and bark. Kink researcher Dr. Liam Wignall and sex educator and pup play enthusiast Pup Amp share insights on the gear, the headspace, and the joys and challenges of being a pup. We also tackle the stigma and misconceptions su...2024-05-0233 min
In & Around PodcastingWhy Do Podcasters Quit by Episode 5?Many podcasts don't make it past episode five, according to new data from the Podcast Index. In this episode, Mark, Danny, Dave Jackson, and Ashley Hamer discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding podcasting.TakeawaysMany podcasts don't make it past episode five, possibly due to the rise of free podcast hosting platforms like Anchor, now Spotify for Podcasters.The lack of immediate feedback and community engagement in podcasting can be disheartening for new podcasters.The influx of celebrity podcasts and the perception of difficulty in getting noticed may discourage indie podcasters.To overcome these challenges, podcasters...2024-04-2353 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Furry Isn't a Fetish (Most of the Time)The furry fandom gets a bad rap. But on this episode, we're digging beneath the stereotypes to uncover the truth about this misunderstood community. We'll chat with furry researcher Dr. Courtney Plante along with Riley Black, a science writer and a furry herself, to explore what the furry culture is really all about, from the artistry of fursuits to the appeal of fursonas. And yes, we'll go there—investigating whether being a furry is actually a fetish (spoiler alert: for most, it's not, but for the others, we'll explore why). So put your preconceptions aside and get ready to le...2024-04-1836 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: Why Do People Like BDSM? ("It Was Like Taking Drugs")Whips, chains, and... legal pads? In this episode of Taboo Science, we dive deep into the world of BDSM to explore its long history, the science behind subspace, the submissive rich guy stereotype, and why aftercare is essential for everyone (even vanilla folks!). With help from paraphilia researcher Dr. Christian Joyal, the Ask a Sub podcast's Lina Dune, and the Loving BDSM podcast's Kayla Lords and John Brownstone, we're debunking misconceptions and shedding light on the reality of safe, consensual BDSM practices. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about the lifestyle, this episode is a must-listen. Hey...2024-04-0438 min
Taboo SciencePhilias: How Many Kinks Exist? The Science of Kinks and FetishesIt's here! The premiere episode of Taboo Science's new miniseries "Philias": an exploration into the science of kinks and fetishes. In this 101 episode, we learn the difference between a kink, fetish, paraphilia, and paraphilic disorder; we'll take a tour of the many, many kinds of kink that exist; and we'll find out what scientists know about where these desires come from—and what they don't know. With insights from renowned paraphilia researcher Christian Joyal and pornstar/internet celebrity/kink researcher Aella, we'll dismantle society's narrow definitions of "normal" sex and shed light on humanity's boundless sexual creativity. Whether you're a...2024-03-2133 min
Taboo ScienceComing Soon: Philias from Taboo SciencePhilias is a new miniseries from Taboo Science about the quirky, colorful world of kinks and fetishes. The first episode drops on March 21 — hit the follow/subscribe button in your podcast app of choice to make sure you get it. Citation for the first sentence: https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2016.1139034 Connect with the show: Newsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscience Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tabooscience Website: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Have you been bi...2024-03-0103 min
Taboo ScienceRERUN: Necrophilia (with Dr. Victoria Sullivan & Dr. Jens Foell)Think necrophilia is just creepy morticians and serial killers? Think again. With the help of psychologist Dr. Victoria Hartmann and neuroscientist Jens Foell, this rerun episode explores the wide spectrum of death and dying fetishes, from Disney movies to consensual roleplay. Dive into Dr. Hartmann’s research on members of online necrophilia communities, and examine how necrophilic acts after murders often aren’t sexually motivated. The conversation covers the fuzzy legal lines around necrophilia, creating ethical erotic horror films, and finding self-acceptance. If you want to confront taboos with empathy, this frank discussion brings humanity to the complicated reality behi...2023-10-2633 min
Taboo ScienceAttraction to Monsters (with Ella Gallego)Beauty and the Beast. Twilight. The Shape of Water. What do these stories have in common? Humans and monsters getting down and dirty. This episode explores the surprising psychology behind "monsterf*ckers" — people attracted to creatures like vampires, werewolves, and tentacled beasts. Hear from researcher Ella Gallego about her study on monstrous desire, which reveals how and why women and LGBTQ+ people are particularly entranced by these inhuman love interests. We’ll trace the history of monster erotica through the medieval church’s preoccupation with demon sex, the horny throughline of vampire movies, and the incredibly surprising history of tentac...2023-10-1941 min
Taboo ScienceAnimal Testing (with Dr. Katherine Roe & Dr. Emily Trunnell)We've all heard the arguments against animal testing: it's cruel, it's unethical. But you may not know the dirty truth: it doesn't even work most of the time. This week on Taboo Science, we dive deep into the animal testing controversy. We talk to researchers and neuroscientists Dr. Katherine Roe and Dr. Emily Trunnell from PETA’s Science Advancement and Outreach Division about unethical experiments and flawed disease models. While scientists all over the world still rely on animal data, new technology like organs on chips and AI models offer a lot of promise. Tune in to hear what’s be...2023-10-0539 minTaboo ScienceIntroducing: How to Do the PotWe're back between episodes with a quick feed drop! Taboo Science will return next week.How to Do the Pot is a fun weekly show helping you dabble in weed — and feel confident about cannabis for health, well-being, and for fun! Episodes of How to Do the Pot share stories from women who have turned to cannabis for stress, sleep, pain relief, or better sex. If you’ve got questions that range from “what is good weed?” to “what is good weed for sex”, host Ellen Scanlon has you covered, along with knowledgeable, trusted experts.If you wa...2023-09-2822 min
Taboo ScienceIQ / Intelligence (with Dr. Steven Piantadosi)The IQ test is supposed to be a measure of human intelligence. But is it? Today, we're joined by UC Berkeley professor Dr. Steven Piantadosi to understand why the diversity of human intellect can't be captured by a single number. We'll explore the history of IQ, from its innocent beginnings in French schools to its dark role in the eugenics movement. We'll understand why IQ testing is fallible, thanks to rising scores, the effects of motivation, and cultural bias, and learn about a test in the 1970s that was designed to flip that bias upside down. Go full galaxy...2023-09-2128 min
Creator DebatesAI Will Destroy the Creator Economy Unless... ft. Jay Acunzo vs. Ashley HamerGet your .Store Domain here: https://go.creatorwizard.com/DSBCThanks to .Store for being a partner!Today we’re talking about whether or not creators should use and more importantly, trust AI.Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.comBig thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode!Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/bdw-on-demand Artificial Intelligence has been around for a long time but until recently, there never really seemed to be any obvious use...2023-09-1133 min
Taboo ScienceClimate Anxiety (with Dr. Thomas Doherty)Avoiding climate news? Do thoughts of the apocalypse keep you up at night? Feeling guilty about unsustainable habits? With climate change becoming a stark reality, more and more of us are grappling with anxiety over our planet's environmental crisis. Today, environmental psychologist Thomas Doherty sheds light on the emerging field of climate-conscious therapy — a response to this very real mental health impact. He explains how therapists are equipping themselves to counsel those struggling with climate anxiety, and how people can restructure their 'pyramid of issues' to create healthier coping mechanisms that will help them navigate these challenging times. You’ll h...2023-09-0728 min
That's Absurd Please ElaborateDigitally Gifted Babies | feat. Ashley HamerThis episode Trace smells a smell out of existence, Julian loses an arm wrestling contest to a baby, and special guest Ashley Hamer explains the key to understanding music.QUESTIONSAshley: “Why aren't all musical compositions in the key of C major?” from listener David B.Julian: "What if we were born with hands/feet at adult size" from AshleyTrace: "Can something disintegrate from being smelly?" from JulianDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a...2023-08-311h 15
Taboo ScienceRemastered: Depression (with Dr. Gerard Sanacora)How much do we really know about depression? In this remastered episode, Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research Program and Co-director of the Yale Interventional Psychiatry Service, reveals that even doctors don't fully get the biological roots behind depression's mix of mental and physical woes. But that doesn't mean we don't have effective treatments — and those treatments are only getting better. For example, ketamine and psilocybin are being studied as unconventional treatments to reshape depressed brains. Tune in to learn how medicine moves forward in understanding this serious condition, even when the science isn't clear.Sc...2023-08-2430 min
Taboo ScienceMenstruation (with Dr. Kate Clancy)Menstruation is so much more than a useless byproduct of the reproductive cycle — it's a dang biological miracle. With the help of Dr. Kate Clancy, a professor at the University of Illinois and author of Period: The Real Story of Menstruation, this episode dives deep into the misconceptions, stigmas, and hidden truths about menstruation. Uncover the true purpose of periods, debunk the idea of a 'normal' period, and explore how environmental factors and personal experiences can impact menstrual cycles. We touch on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PCOS, and endometriosis, along with the stigma associated with menstrual blood and why efforts to...2023-08-1038 min
Creating The Greatest ShowThe Magic of Storytelling: Creating Compelling Podcasts - Ashley Hamer - Creating The Greatest Show - Episode # 047Our special guest for today is Ashley Hamer, a renowned science communicator, writer, speaker, editor, award-winning podcaster, and podcast influencer. Furthermore, her outstanding work has been showcased in esteemed publications such as USA Today, Time Magazine, and Cosmopolitan. Currently, she serves as the Managing Editor at Descript, an AI-powered audio and video editing app. Ashley focuses on interview and narrative podcasts, and the importance of guests in making a podcast successful. She also discusses the significance of editing in crafting a seamless podcast and the art of identifying compelling topics during interviews. Additionally, she shares insights on the role...2023-08-0148 min
Taboo ScienceMakeup (with Ilise S. Carter)It's both a method of empowerment and a tool of control — but it sure is pretty! Today's episode delves into how makeup reflects and perpetuates society's conflicting views on femininity, with the help of historian Ilise S. Carter, author of The Red Menace: How Lipstick Changed the Face of American History. From its historical roots, like ancient Egyptian eyeliner and the opulent courtiers of Louis XIV, to the modern-day pressures women, POCs, and gender-nonconforming people face to adhere to impossible ideals, we uncover the dark side of makeup's impact. Hope you've got your no-makeup makeup on, 'cause this is on...2023-07-2733 min
Taboo ScienceHeterosexuality (with Dr. Hanne Blank Boyd)Heterosexuality isn't what you think it is. In this episode, historian Hanne Blank Boyd flips the script on how we view sexual orientation, showing how the concept of "heterosexuality" has only existed for around 150 years. Hanne traces how modern capitalism led "heterosexual" to emerge as a term for normal, moral sexuality, allowing the middle class to prove their respectability. Even now, assuming heterosexuality as the default norm skews scientific research on sexuality. Being straight isn't as simple as being attracted to the opposite sex — it's all encompassing and ever changing. Tune in to find out why. Pick up...2023-07-1334 min
Taboo ScienceRace (with Agustín Fuentes, Ph.D.)Get ready to rethink everything you know about race. With the help of anthropologist Agustín Fuentes, this episode debunks the idea that race exists within our biology. We're unraveling racist stereotypes, explaining why race is nothing like dog breeds, delving into the devastating effects of race in health and medicine, and explaining why your 23andMe results aren't what you think. This episode isn't just about debunking misconceptions - it's about highlighting our shared humanity. Pick up Agustin's book Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You: Busting Myths about Human Nature right here: https://amzn.to/3N...2023-06-2933 min
Taboo ScienceNudity (with Ruth Barcan, Ph.D.)What do the Pioneer 10 plaque and communal bathhouses of Renaissance Europe have in common? Today we're stripping down the complicated concept of nudity with Dr. Ruth Barcan, honorary associate professor at the University of Sydney in Australia. We'll explore the meanings, reactions, and laws surrounding nudity, from how art influenced our perception of nudity to the complex legalities of female toplessness in the US. Oh yeah, and we're getting deep into the nudism movement, which has an origin story you'll be telling people about at parties.Pick up Ruth Barcan's book Nudity: A Cultural Anatomy right here...2023-06-1531 minTaboo ScienceIntroducing: Based on a True StoryTaboo Science will continue next week with a regularly scheduled episode, but I wanted to give a nod to Pride Month by sharing a podcast episode I love from the show Based on a True Story. Subscribe to Based on a True Story here: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/follow/2023-06-081h 02
Taboo ScienceBreastfeeding (with Bridget McGann & Sascha Mayer)Did you know lactation is older than the dinosaurs? Latch onto the mysteries of breastfeeding with help from lactation scientist Bridget McGann and Mamava co-founder Sascha Mayer in today's episode, which delves into the incredible components of breastmilk, the way that feeding itself influences a baby's development, the debate between breastfeeding versus formula feeding, and why workplace support for pumping can be the single thing that keeps a mother breastfeeding. Plus: why have we seen so many boobs in bikinis and so few boobs feeding babies?Follow Bridget McGann on Twitter at @bridgetmcgann and learn more about...2023-06-0135 min
Better Podcasting Chats With SPAshley Hamer: Journalist, Science Communicator, Musican, & Award Winning Podcaster (Taboo Science) - BPCWSP035SP from Better Podcasting connects with other hobby and passion podcasters to chat about podcasting. In this episode SP chats with award winning podcaster, science communicator, Taboo Science host and Descript Blog Managing Editor Ashley Hamer about her journey and experience in podcasting. These conversations are shared so that other podcasters can learn what may or may not work for them in the hobby podcasting space.
If you'd like to chat with SP about your podcast experience send him an e-mail: stargatepioneer@betterpodcasting.com
Better Podcasting Discord: http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord
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Taboo SciencePoop (with Bryn Nelson, Ph.D.)Grab your squatty potty and put your squeamishness aside: we're going elbow-deep into human waste with science journalist and author Bryn Nelson. This episode digs into the microbiome, probiotics, and fecal transplants. It uncovers the surprising benefits and uses of human waste, from healing autoimmune conditions to fertilizing crops, and even the ancient practice of collecting and selling 'night soil'. Also: how many synonyms for poop can Ashley stomach? Find out.Pick up "Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure" right here: https://amzn.to/3My0wUzSee citations and a transcript here: https...2023-05-1839 min
Taboo ScienceAsexuality (with Canton Winer & Sarah Costello)This week, we challenge the common perceptions of attraction and explore the complexities of asexuality. Sociology PhD candidate Canton Weiner shares invaluable insights from his research while Sarah Costello, co-host of the podcast "Sounds Fake, But Okay," opens up about her personal experience being aro-ace, or aromantic asexual. We examine the split attraction model and shed light on various types of attraction, delve into the history of asexuality with pioneers like Magnus Hirschfeld and Alfred Kinsey, and discover how the rise of the internet has shaped the asexual community. This episode challenges misconceptions, explores the intersection of asexuality and...2023-05-0435 min
Taboo ScienceAddiction (with Judy Grisel, Ph.D.)Today we're diving into the world of addiction and drug use with Judy Grisel, a behavioral neuroscientist who's been down the road of addiction herself. We'll cover why humans are so drawn to altering our consciousness with chemicals, how addictive drugs affect our brains, and some common misconceptions about drug use. Plus, we'll explore the factors that contribute to addiction, like age, genetics, and even random chance.Judy Grisel's book is "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/41k96ei See citations and a transcript here: https...2023-04-2032 min
Taboo ScienceSeason 3 Is ComingThe long wait is nearly over — Season 3 drops on 4/20.Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you’re not allowed to ask. It’s hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to understand the science that makes it tick, the reasons we don’t talk about it, and the impact that has on society at large. Why don’t we eat people? Why is it impolite to talk about money? And if drugs are so bad, how did addiction evolve? It’s science class if science clas...2023-03-0902 min
Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 113: I Can Be Like Ned Flanders (feat. Ashley Hamer)On this lovely episode, we're joined by science communicator and podcaster Ashley Hamer (@smashleyhamer) for a chat about North Carolina, decade demarcations, jazz, taxes, Story Collider, saxophoning, corporate girlbossing, and more. Check out Ashley's amazing saxophone track here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKfjHSSqiHQ. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Also, did you know that we have merch? Because we have merch. You should buy some. It would look good on you. Go here: merch...2022-04-221h 23
Just the Zoo of Us124: Northern Giraffe w/ Ashley Hamer!Join Ellen and special guest, science communicator & podcaster Ashley Hamer, for a review of the towering leaf-eaters of the African savannahs: the northern giraffe! We discuss how giraffes keep their tongues from getting sunburnt, built-in compression socks, the perils of necking, and more.Follow Ashley on Twitter and check out her other work on her website!Cover photo: Leo Mercon, via Getty Images
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3 ClipsREPLAY: Discovery’s Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)We’re hard at work on new episodes of 3 Clips, so here’s an oldie but a goodie — one of our most popular episodes…
We’ve got a dynamic co-hosting duo: welcome Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough of Curiosity Daily. A daily, yes, daily (!), podcast about science, which is part of Discovery.
Host Jay Acunzo gets into great topics with Cody and Ashley, starting with, how, just how do they put out a well researched and fact-checked show every single day? This episode also covers topics of performing on the mic, how these two make a co-hosting relationship work, how to communi...2021-10-0400 min
3 Clips Podcast by CastosREPLAY: Discovery's Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)
We’re hard at work on new episodes of 3 Clips, so here’s an oldie but a goodie — one of our most popular episodes…
We’ve got a dynamic co-hosting duo: welcome Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough of Curiosity Daily. A daily, yes, daily (!), podcast about science, which is part of Discovery.
Host Jay Acunzo gets into great topics with Cody and Ashley, starting with, how, just how do they put out a well researched and fact-checked show every single day? This episode also covers topics of performing on the mic, how these two make a co-hosti...2021-10-0442 min
Taboo ScienceButts (with Dr. Jeanne Bovet)Why do we have such big butts? Why does society admire women's butts more than men's? And what does race have to do with all this? Featuring Dr. Jeanne Bovet, senior lecturer at Northumbria University in Newcastle. https://www.jeannebovet.com/ See citations and a transcript for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e12-butts/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show for...2021-09-2323 min
Taboo ScienceDisability (with Emily Ladau)It affects 1 billion people worldwide, so why is disability considered a niche issue? How can we make life easier for people with disabilities? And what does any of this have to do with As Seen on TV products? Featuring Emily Ladau, disability rights activist and author of the new book, “Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally.” Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3heTUKF See citations and a transcript for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e11-disability/ Subscribe to the new...2021-09-0932 min
Taboo ScienceDepression (with Dr. Gerard Sanacora)What is depression, really? Do antidepressants actually work? And how can ketamine and psilocybin possibly help? Featuring Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research Program and Co-director of the Yale Interventional Psychiatry Service. See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e10-depression/ Subscribe to the BRAND NEW newsletter! https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show for more. 2021-08-2630 min
Taboo ScienceBody Hair (with Rebecca Herzig)Why do we remove our body hair? Why do humans have less hair than our primate cousins? And why was Darwin obsessed with beards? Featuring Rebecca Herzig, author of "Plucked: A History of Hair Removal." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3Csj819 See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e9-body-hair/ Subscribe to the BRAND NEW newsletter! https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ 2021-08-1235 min
Taboo ScienceHormones (with Randi Hutter Epstein, M.D.)They're complex, mysterious, and easy to blame for everything from unexplained symptoms to seemingly superhuman abilities. Find out how we discovered hormones, what they do inside of us, and who's really controlling who. Featuring Randi Hutter Epstein author of "Aroused, the History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3f93P3l See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e8-hormones/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show f...2021-07-2940 min
Taboo ScienceCritical Race Theory (with Janel George)Are kids really learning critical race theory in class? What IS critical race theory, anyway? And why is it so uncomfortable to talk about race? Featuring Janel George, associate professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center and founding director of the Racial Equity in Education Policy Clinic. Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter and Instagram. Visit tabooscience.show for more. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:...2021-07-1538 min
Taboo ScienceMoney (with Ted Klontz, Ph.D.)Why is it impolite to talk about money? Why are many of us uncomfortable with our own money habits? And how do we change things? Featuring Ted Klontz, Ph.D., director of the Financial Psychology Institute and associate professor of Practice and Financial Psychology at Creighton University. See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e6-money/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show for more. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by...2021-07-0136 min
Curiosity WeeklyMammals Can Breathe Through Their ButtsLearn how mammals breathe through their butts; how babies remember their birth language; and your reflection in a spoon.
Mammals can breathe through their butts, and this could help humans with respiratory failure by Grant Currin
Breathing Through the Rectum Saves Oxygen-Starved Mice and Pigs. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/14/science/rectum-breathing-oxygen.html
Okabe, R., Chen-Yoshikawa, T. F., Yoneyama, Y., Yokoyama, Y., Tanaka, S., Yoshizawa, A., Thompson, W. L., Kannan, G., Kobayashi, E., Date, H., & Takebe, T. (2021). Mammalian enteral ventilation ameliorates respiratory failure. Med. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2021.04.004
Even If They Don’t Use It, Babies Reme...2021-06-2512 min
Taboo ScienceHead Transplants (with Dr. Brandy Schillace)Why don't we have head transplants? Why would someone need one? And how much of you is in your head — and how much is everywhere else? Featuring Dr. Brandy Schillace, author of the book “Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher: A Monkey's Head, the Pope's Neuroscientist, and the Quest to Transplant the Soul.” Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/2TniY91 See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e5-head-transplants/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show for more. Ta...2021-06-1741 min
Taboo ScienceSTIs (with Ina Park, MD)How long have STIs been around? Why don't we have anything higher-tech than the condom? And when did we stop saying "STD," anyway? Featuring Ina Park, MD, associate professor at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine and author of the book "Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3uGrs8h See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e4-stis/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.sh...2021-06-0339 min
In love, with movies02.09; A Zoom Wedding, with The Mask (1994), and Ashley Hamer & Jonathon PritchardDani and Nic talk to some fellow podcasters who had their amazing wedding over ZOOM!! With deep discussions about 90s nostalgia in movies and how they inform our views of the world today, through the wacky lens of The Mask (1994). Learn how Ashley Hammer (@smashleyhamer) and Jonathon Pritchard (@minderfolden) made their remote day still just as special and revisit a generation defining flick.
Please remember to like, share and rate us on whatever you are listening to. Leave us comments or questions at www.inlovewithmovies.com Follow us on IG & Tiktok: @inlove_withmovies , Facebook , & Twi...2021-05-251h 15
Taboo ScienceBodily Fluids (with Erika Engelhaupt)Snot and pee and earwax, oh my! Why are we so full of gross substances? What do our fluids do for us? And is there really a chemical to catch people peeing in the pool? Featuring Erika Engelhaupt, a science writer and editor and author of the new book “Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science." Find it here: https://amzn.to/3eUFxdw See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e3-bodilyfluilds Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show...2021-05-2037 min
Taboo ScienceAgeism (with Dr. Hannah Swift)Why do we tease each other about getting old? Why don't you see 70-year-olds partying with 20-year-olds? What age is "old," anyway? Featuring Dr. Hannah Swift, a senior lecturer in Social and Organizational Psychology at the University of Kent in the UK. See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e2-ageism/ Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.facebook.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/ Visit tabooscience.show for more. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by...2021-05-0640 min
Taboo ScienceEating Animals (with Dr. Melanie Joy)Why do we treat some animals as food and others as family? Is animal agriculture really as bad as vegans say it is? And if I want to change things, is veganism my only option? Featuring Melanie Joy, social psychologist, founding president of the NGO Beyond Carnism, and author of "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows." Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show. Visit tabooscience.show for more. 2021-04-2234 min
The Weird Gig PodcastEpisode #10 Ashley Hamer- Aliens landed on New Years EveToday’s guest is the host of the Discovery Science podcast Curiosity Daily, Ms. Ashley Hamer! In addition to podcasting, Ashley is a professional tenor sax player playing jazz, pop, and funk.
On today’s show, Ashley and I talk about Bill Nye the science guy, and all things podcaster,
If she could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
and whoa, it’s weird being a lady on the music scene!
But first, Ashley tells the tale of her space themed, weirdest gig. I’ll title th...2021-04-0533 min
Taboo ScienceMarriage (with Stephanie Coontz)What was the original purpose of marriage? What's up with all those wedding traditions? And what makes a marriage last? Featuring Stephanie Coontz, researcher and author of Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage. Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show. Visit tabooscience.show for more. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of...2021-03-2541 minCuriosity WeeklyHow Loud Is the Sun?Learn about a simple way to reduce your internet carbon footprint; how brain images can make you more likely to believe fake science; and how loud the sun is.
The internet has a big carbon footprint, and you can reduce yours with a simple fix by Kelsey Donk
Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/pu-tot011421.php
Obringer, R., Rachunok, B., Maia-Silva, D., Arbabzadeh, M., Nateghi, R., & Madani, K. (2021). The overlooked environmental footprint of increasing Internet use. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 167, 105389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.105389
You'll Probably Believe Fak...2021-03-1911 min
Taboo ScienceDying (with Jennie Dear)How will most of us die? How do our expectations of death go wrong? How can we all have a good death? Featuring Jennie Dear, author of “What Does It Feel Like to Die?: Inspiring New Insights into the Experience of Dying."Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show.Visit tabooscience.show for...2021-03-1139 min
Taboo ScienceChildbirth (with Tina Cassidy)Why do we keep early pregnancy a secret? How long have we been giving birth in hospitals? And why is childbirth so painful? Today's guest is Tina Cassidy, author of the book “Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born.”Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show.Visit tabooscience.show for more...2021-02-2536 minCuriosity WeeklyWhat Would Happen If You Stopped Time?Learn about how sleep may have evolved before the brain; why airports keep birds of prey on staff; and what would happen if you stopped time.
Sleep might have evolved before the brain by Cameron Duke
Kanaya, H. J., Park, S., Kim, J., Kusumi, J., Krenenou, S., Sawatari, E., Sato, A., Lee, J., Bang, H., Kobayakawa, Y., Lim, C., & Itoh, T. Q. (2020). A sleep-like state in Hydra unravels conserved sleep mechanisms during the evolutionary development of the central nervous system. Science Advances, 6(41), eabb9415. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abb9415
Pappas, S. (2017, July 18). Why Do We Sleep? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://ww...2021-02-2411 min
3 Clips Podcast by CastosDiscovery’s Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)We’ve got a dynamic co-hosting duo this week: welcome Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough of Curiosity Daily. A daily, yes, daily (!), podcast about science, which is part…2021-02-2200 min3 Clips Podcast by CastosDiscovery’s Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)We’ve got a dynamic co-hosting duo this week: welcome Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough of Curiosity Daily. A daily, yes, daily (!), podcast about science, which is part…2021-02-2200 min
3 Clips Podcast by CastosDiscovery's Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)Host Jay Acunzo gets into great topics with Cody and Ashley, starting with, how, just how do they put out a well researched and fact-checked show every single day? This episode also covers topics of performing on the mic, how these two make a co-hosting relationship work, how to communicate science to a general audience, and more. And to that last topic, being a science communicator to a wide audience, Ashley had a great thought to add after we recorded, so hang out past all the credits and even past the closing theme music to hear what...2021-02-2242 min
3 Clips Podcast by CastosDiscovery's Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)Host Jay Acunzo gets into great topics with Cody and Ashley, starting with, how, just how do they put out a well researched and fact-checked show every single day? This episode also covers topics of performing on the mic, how these two make a co-hosting relationship work, how to communicate science to a general audience, and more. And to that last topic, being a science communicator to a wide audience, Ashley had a great thought to add after we recorded, so hang out past all the credits and even past the closing theme music to hear what...2021-02-2242 min
Taboo ScienceLying (with Judi Ketteler)Is honesty really the best policy? What's the difference between a good lie and a bad lie? And how much do we lie to ourselves? Today's guest is Judi Ketteler, author of the book “Would I Lie to You?: The Amazing Power of Being Honest in a World That Lies.” You can download a preview of the book right here. Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ashley...2021-02-1134 min
Taboo ScienceNecrophilia (with Dr. Victoria Sullivan & Dr. Jens Foell)Where does necrophilia come from? What makes people desecrate corpses? And do you have to be a serial killer to have a death fetish? Today's guests are Dr. Victoria Hartmann, a clinical psychology researcher and executive director of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas, and neuroscientist and science communicator Dr. Jens Foell. Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show. Visit tabooscience.show for mo...2021-01-2832 minCuriosity WeeklyWhy Is Static Worse in Winter?Learn about why sensitive questions won’t make conversations as uncomfortable as you think; why static is worse in winter than in summer; and the “umami synergy” behind why bacon and eggs go together so well.
Sensitive questions won't make conversations as uncomfortable as you think by Kelsey Donk
The Case for Asking Sensitive Questions. (2020, November 24). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/11/the-case-for-asking-sensitive-questions
Hart, E., VanEpps, E. M., & Schweitzer, M. E. The (better than expected) consequences of asking sensitive questions. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 162, 136-154. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749597820304003
Why is static worse in winter th...2021-01-2213 min
Taboo ScienceInfidelity (with Lucia O'Sullivan)It's the #1 cause of breakup and divorce. What if we're approaching infidelity all wrong? Today's guest is Dr. Lucia O'Sullivan, a social psychologist and professor in the department of psychology at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show. Visit tabooscience.show for more. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme mus...2021-01-1439 min
Taboo ScienceVaginas (with Rachel E. Gross)Why do we know so little about female anatomy? Why are so many of women's reproductive organs named after dudes? And hold up, the clitoris looks like THAT?! Today's guest is Rachel E. Gross, an award-winning science journalist who's writing a book about the female reproductive system. Click here to see citations for this episode! You can follow and review Taboo Science on Podchaser right here. Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ash...2020-12-3140 minCuriosity WeeklyThe Time Pi Was Almost Legally Changed to 3.2Learn about how speed listening to podcasts (or "podfasting") affects our emotions; the health differences between white and brown rice; and the time pi was once almost legally changed to 3.2.
Speed listening’s effects on emotion by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from S.P.)
Rousseau, S. (2020, January 24). I Tried Listening to Podcasts at 3x and Broke My Brain. Medium; OneZero. https://onezero.medium.com/i-tried-listening-to-podcasts-at-3x-and-broke-my-brain-d8823edecb7c
Liebenthal, E., Silbersweig, D. A., & Stern, E. (2016). The Language, Tone and Prosody of Emotions: Neural Substrates and Dynamics of Spoken-Word Emotion Perception. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2016.00506
Murray, I. R., & Arno...2020-12-2314 min
Taboo ScienceAcne (with Dr. Alexa Shipman)Why are we so grossed out by acne? What is it that makes popping pimples so satisfying? And why doesn't acne go away after adolescence? Today's guest is Dr. Alexa Shipman, a consultant dermatologist for the NHS in the United Kingdom. Click here to see citations for this episode! Taboo Science made Discover Pods' list of the Best Podcasts of 2020! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Suggest a taboo topic via ashley@tabooscience.show. Visit tabooscience.show fo...2020-12-1728 minCuriosity WeeklyWhy You Need Self-Compassion for Self-ImprovementLearn about why adding cold cream to your coffee keeps it hotter longer, why social identity can make people distrust the scientific consensus, and why you need self-compassion for self-improvement.
Why Adding Cold Cream to Your Coffee Keeps it Hotter Longer by Ashley Hamer
The Physics of Coffee & Cream - Modernist Cuisine. (2012, December 12). Modernist Cuisine. https://modernistcuisine.com/mc/the-physics-of-coffee-cream/
https://en-gb.facebook.com/thenakedscientists. (2011). What loses heat fastest, a white or black surface? Thenakedscientists.com. https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/questions/what-loses-heat-fastest-white-or-black-surface
Stefan-Boltzmann Law. (2017). Gsu.Edu. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/stefan.html
Newton’s Law of Cooli...2020-12-0713 min
Taboo ScienceObesity (with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff)What do we get wrong about weight? Where did BMI even come from? And is there really an obesity "epidemic"? Today's guest is Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa and Medical Director of Ottawa's Bariatric Medical Institute who's known as Canada's most outspoken obesity expert. He's also the author of "The Diet Fix: Why Diets Fail and How to Make Yours Work." See citations and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/005-obesity/ Other episodes you'll enjoy:Body Hair: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e9-b...2020-12-0341 minCuriosity WeeklyIs That Real Money or Fun Money? The Trap of Mental AccountingLearn about how to avoid the too-familiar trap of mental accounting, the story of when a glitchy instrument led to evidence for the Big Bang, and the real science behind how to make cut flowers last longer.
Is That Real Money Or Fun Money? The Familiar Trap Of Mental Accounting by Ashley Hamer
Thaler, R. H. (1999). Mental accounting matters. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 12(3), 183–206. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/(SICI)1099-0771(199909)12:3%3C183::AID-BDM318%3E3.0.CO;2-F
Choices, Values, and Frames | Handbook of the Fundamentals of Financial Decision Making. (2020). Worldscientific.Com. https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9789814417358_0016
Lehrer, J. (2011, February 14). The Cur...2020-11-2700 min
Taboo ScienceCannibalism (with Bill Schutt)Why do humans have such an aversion to eating each other? How many cultures really practice cannibalism? And does cannibalism happen in the Western world anymore? (Yes. The answer is yes.) Today's guest is Bill Schutt, zoologist and research associate at the American Museum of Natural History. He's also the author of the book "Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History." Bill Schutt is also the author of the nonfiction book "Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures" and the adventure novel "Hells Gate" (among many others). See citations and a transcript here: https://www.t...2020-11-1935 minCuriosity WeeklyBefriend Cats with the Slow BlinkLearn about how slow blinking at a cat can help you make friends with it, how temptation bundling can help you reinforce good habits, and why Moravec’s Paradox says the easy stuff is hardest for artificial intelligence.
Slow blinking at a cat can help you make friends with it by Steffie Drucker
Feline friendly? How to build rap-paw with your cat - new psychology study. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/uos-ffh100720.php
Rigby, S., & Science, P. (2020, October 8). Want to make friends with a cat? Blink slowly, say scientists. BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. htt...2020-11-1200 minCuriosity WeeklyYou Can Control Your Dreams with ScienceLearn how fathers benefit from being involved with their newborn babies, what you can do to control your dreams with science, and why the asterisk is used for corrections.
Being Involved with the Baby Early on Benefits a Father's Mental Health by Kelsey Donk
Greater father involvement in infant parenting is beneficial for paternal mental health. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/f-gfi091720.php
Bamishigbin, O. N., Wilson, D. K., Abshire, D. A., Mejia-Lancheros, C., & Dunkel Schetter, C. (2020). Father Involvement in Infant Parenting in an Ethnically Diverse Community Sample: Predicting Paternal Depressive Symptoms. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11. https://doi.o...2020-11-0600 min
Taboo SciencePenises (with Emily Willingham)How does the human penis measure up to the rest of the animal kingdom? What can the shape of the penis tell us about human mating? And what is up with society's obsession with the penis? Today's guest is Emily Willingham, science journalist and author of the book "Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis." See citations and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/003-penises/ Other episodes you'll enjoy:' Vaginas: https://www.tabooscience.show/007-vaginas/ Pornography: https://www.tabooscience.show/002-pornography/ Hormones: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e8-hormones/ Connect with the show: Instagram: https://www.insta...2020-11-0531 minCuriosity WeeklyEinstein Worried That Science Can't Explain "The Now"Learn why Einstein worried that science can’t explain “the now,” how high-impact exercise is actually good for your bones, and why in Haiti, zombies are more than fiction.
Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/
Einstein Worried That Science Can't Explain "The Now" by Ashley Hamer
Carnap, R., & Schilpp, P. A. (1963). The Philosophy of Rudolf Carnap. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. http...2020-10-2800 min
Taboo SciencePornography (with Joshua Grubbs)What makes porn, porn? Why is a Playboy centerfold porn when the Venus de Milo isn't? How long have we been making porn? And importantly, is porn addictive? Today's guest is Dr. Joshua Grubbs, professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music. Quotations read by Jonathan Pritchard of the podcast Mind Reader University. See citations and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/002-pornography/ Other episodes you'll enjoy: Penises: https://www.tabooscience.show/003-penises/ Necrophilia: https://www.tabooscience.show/009-ne...2020-10-2232 minCuriosity WeeklyIt’s “Patient O,” Not “Patient Zero”Learn about how patient O became patient zero, what it takes for a species to evolve twice, and how pesky fruit flies keep getting into your garbage.
Please nominate Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards! It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominate/
It's "Patient O," Not "Patient Zero" by Ashley Hamer
Researchers Clear “Patient Zero” From AIDS Origin Story. (2016, October 26). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/10/26/498876985/mystery-solved-how-hiv-came-to-the-u-s
Worobey, M., Watts, T. D., McKay, R. A., Suchard, M. A., Granade, T., Teuwen, D. E., Koblin, B. A...2020-10-0900 min
Taboo ScienceProfanity (with Benjamin K. Bergen)What makes a word profane? Why are my swear words different from my parents'? If swearing is so bad, why do we do it? And what can a culture's swear words tell us about the things they hold taboo? "The way that words become powerful is by the taboos against using them." Dr. Ben Bergen is a professor of cognitive science at UC San Diego and author of "What the F? What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains and Ourselves". He is an expert on the cultural and neurological aspects of profanity. Dr. Ben Bergen, a professor...2020-10-0824 min
Taboo ScienceIntroducing: Taboo ScienceTaboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to understand the science that makes it tick, the reasons we don't talk about it, and the impact that has on society at large. Why don't we eat people? Why are my swear words different than my parents'? And what makes porn, porn? It's science class if science class had one of those anonymous question boxes. It's Taboo Science. First episode coming soon. More information a...2020-09-2802 minCuriosity WeeklyWhy Do Young People Have More Déjà Vu?Learn about whether animals can predict earthquakes, why younger folks experience déjà vu more often, and how software that helped us reach the moon was literally woven by hand.
Can Animals Really Sense an Earthquake Coming? A New Study Says Yes by Grant Currin
Pratik Pawar. (2020, July 22). Animals Sense Earthquakes Before They Happen. Can They Help Us Predict Disasters? Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/animals-sense-earthquakes-before-they-happen-can-they-help-us-predict
Averett, N. (2020, July 31). Do Animals Really Anticipate Earthquakes? Sensors Hint They Do. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-animals-really-anticipate-earthquakes-sensors-hint-they-do/
The sixth sense of animals. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/m...2020-09-2112 minCuriosity WeeklyFannie Farmer Created the Modern Cooking Recipe, the Shepard Scale Audio Illusion, and How Scientists Test the COVID-19 VaccineLearn how researchers test drugs for deadly diseases like COVID-19 (without exposing participants); how Fannie Farmer transformed cooking from folk art into science; and how the Shepard scale audio illusion makes it sound like a tone is rising forever.
Safety in drug trials by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Habib)
Q/A: How clinical trials test vaccines - News Story | VCU Health. (2020). Vcuhealth.org. https://www.vcuhealth.org/news-center/news-story?news=1654
Office of the Commissioner. (2019). Step 3: Clinical Research. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/patients/drug-development-process/step-3-clinical-research
Researchers Debate Infecting People on Purpose to Test Coro...2020-07-2412 min