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AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. David Orton – Rats in Europe and ZooarchaeologyDr. David Orton of the University of York joins the show to discuss how he uses zooarchaeology (the study of animal remains in archaeological contexts) to understand the how rat and human populations interacted and affected each other over time in Europe. He gets into the spread of rats, the plague, using ancient DNA and isotopic analysis to analyze rats, and what rats can tell us about historic events. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Dr. Orton's University of York faculty profile RATTUS project website Eric Guiry et al., The r...2025-06-251h 13AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Henry Erlich - Genetic Reconstruction of the PastDr. Henry Erlich, Researcher Emeritus at Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital, joins the show to discuss his book, Genetic Reconstruction of the Past: DNA Analysis in Forensics and Human Evolution. We chatted about what it was like to pioneer PCR tests along with how PCR testing works, its applications (including medicine, understanding human evolution, and forensics), and some of the ethical dilemmas around DNA testing more generally. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Dr. Erlich's personal website Dr. Erlich's Medium profile Erlich, H. (2023). Genetic Reconstruction of the Past: DNA...2025-05-281h 11AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Christopher Schmitt - Vervets and woolly monkeysDr. Christopher Schmitt of Boston University joins the show to talk about how he uses life history theory and epigenetics as a lens for his work with vervets and woolly monkeys. We also chatted about the highs of fieldwork, along with understanding how identity can affect an individual's experience of the field. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Dr. Schmitt's personal website Dr. Schmitt's faculty profile at Boston University Schmitt, C., Service, S., Jasinska, A. et al. Obesity and obesogenic growth are both highly heritable and mo...2025-04-3055 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Kate Clancy - Period: The Real Story of Menstruation Dr. Kate Clancy of Illinois State University Urbana-Champaign joins the show to talk about her book, Period: The Real Story of Menstruation. We touch on what periods are, why humans might menstruate, factors that affect menstruation, the study of women's health in general, and a few things to keep in when doing research. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Clancy, K. (2023). Period: The Real Story of Menstruation. Princeton University Press. (Audiobook version) Dr. Clancy's website Dr. Clancy's faculty profile at the University of Illinois...2025-03-2745 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Rebecca Gilmour - Roman bioarchaeologyDr. Rebecca Gilmour of Mount Royal University talks about bones, their mechanics, and how we can use both to understand humans' lives in the past -- especially around her main focus of disability and care in ancient Rome. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Ed. CS Hirst, RJ Gilmour, FA Cardoso, KA Plomp. (2023). Behaviour in our Bones: How Human Behaviour Influences Skeletal Morphology. Elsevier. Gilmour, Rebecca & Plomp, Kimberly. (2022). The Changing Shape of Palaeopathology: The Contribution of Skeletal Shape Analyses to Investigations of Pathological Conditions. (OPEN ACCESS). Yearbook of Physical Anthropology. 10.1002...2025-02-2653 minLandscape Photography WorldLandscape Photography WorldEp 185 - Jeff Lepera's Landscape Photography Passion and InspirationsJeff Lapera, a registered nurse originally from the Philippines now based in Sydney's North Shore, shares his transformative journey into landscape photography. What began as a spontaneous decision to capture his daughter's birthday with a borrowed DSLR evolved into a passion for seascapes and nature. Along the way, Jeff taught himself the foundational skills of photography, embracing its challenges, such as a camera-destroying mishap, with resilience and determination.   For Jeff, photography is more than a hobby—it’s a tool for mental well-being and a way to connect with like-minded communities. He emphasizes the critical eleme...2025-02-1151 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Jesse Goliath - Forensic anthropologyDr. Jesse Goliath of Mississippi State University joins the show to talk about forensic anthropology, including how he ended up in forensic anthropology and how he developed the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons. We also talk about the complicated relationship between race and forensic anthropology, along with the importance of bringing diverse perspectives to the field. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Dr. Goliath's personal website Dr. Goliath's faculty profile page at MS State Dr. Goliath's ResearchGate profile The Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons Forensic Pioneers...2025-01-1555 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Christine Drea – Mechanisms of female dominance (hyenas, lemurs, meerkats) Dr. Christine Drea of Duke University joined the show to talk about mechanisms of female dominance, which is when females of a species are more dominant in groups than males. Dr. Drea looks at how genetics, hormones, and social dynamics interact with each other to result in female dominance in hyenas, meerkats, and lemurs. Content warning: We talk about animal genitalia and hyenas' traumatic birthing process. Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode + helpful sites and articles: Dr. Drea’s faculty page at Duke University Dr...2024-12-0454 minAnthroPuzzledAnthroPuzzledContent Design w/ Gaby LaperaOn this episode of AnthroPuzzled, we’re thrilled to chat with Gaby Lapera, the lead content designer at Parafin and the host of the AnthroBiology Podcast. In her role at Parafin, Gaby combines her expertise in content design and UX to craft clear, engaging written experiences for everything from in-app text and FAQs to loan applications and automated email templates, all with the aim of enhancing user engagement and making complex processes more accessible. Outside of her professional work at Parafin, Gaby is also deeply committed to the anthropology community. To stay connected to the field, she la...2024-11-1245 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Lauren Butaric - Sinuses Dr. Lauren Butaric of University of Florida joined the show to talk about sinuses - what they are, why we have them, how they can be used in forensic contexts, and what they can tell us about people. I personally love these anatomy-based discussions. It's just so exciting to do a deep dive into these dark cavities. Here are some of the articles I found helpful while prepping for this episode: Campbell, Jessica & Butaric, Lauren. (2022). Technical Modifications for the Application of the Total Difference Method for Frontal Sinus...2024-10-1648 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Gwen Robbins Schug - Bioarchaeology + anthropology in policymakingDr. Gwen Robbins Schug from the University of North Carolina - Greebsboro discusses some of the projects her lab is working on, including skeletal and dental pathology in past populations and istopic analysis of human remains. She also touches on the importance of integrating biological anthropology into climate change and global health policies. These two articles are great examples of how bio anthro could inform policymaking: G. Robbins Schug, S. E. Halcrow, Building a bioarchaeology of pandemic, epidemic, and syndemic diseases: Lessons for understanding COVID-19. Bioarchaeol. Int. 6, 179–200 (2022). G. Robbins Schug et al., Climate change, huma...2024-08-0150 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Sabrina Sholts - The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, from Our Bodies to Our BeliefsDr. Sholts of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History joins the show to discuss her new book, The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, from Our Bodies to Our Beliefs. Dr. Sholts uses an anthropological lens to understand epidemics. She touches on One Health, historical and current epidemics, the role misinformation plays in the spread of disease, and science communication.   Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode: Sholts, S. (2024). The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, from our Bodies to Our Beliefs. MIT Press. Dr. Sholt's Google Scholar profile Dr. Sholt's NMNH profile Lieberman. D...2024-06-1356 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Mark Griffin - Teeth in pre-contact Native American groupsDr. Griffin of San Francisco State University joins the show to discuss dental caries and toothwear in pre-contact Native American groups.  Books, articles, and media mentioned in this episode: Griffin, MC. (2014). Biocultural implication of oral pathology in an ancient central California population. Am J Phys Anthropol, 154(2), 171-188. Griffin, MC. (2018). The End of Prehistory in the Land of Coosa: Oral Health in a Late Mississippian Village. In S Chappell Hodge & KA Shuler Bioarchaeology of the American Southeast: Approaches to Bridging Health and Identity in the Past (1st ed., pp 69-91). University of Alabama Press. Ed Yong. (2016). I C...2024-06-031h 03AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Danny Wescott - Body Farm at Texas StateDr. Wescott of Texas State University joins the show to discuss the Texas State body farm (Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State - FACTS) and the forensic research carried out there. Books, articles, and selected people mentioned in this episode: Dr. Wescott's ResearchGate profile Haglund & Sorg, Advances in Forensic Taphonomy: Method, Theory, and Archeological Perspectives DO Carter, D Yellowlees, M Tibbett  “Cadaver decomposition in terrestrial ecology”, Science of Nature 94(1), 2007 Lee Lyman, Vertebrate Taphonomy PS Barton, D Lindenmeyer, AD Manning, SA Cunningham, “The role of carrion in maintaining biodiversity and ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems”, Oecologia 171(4), 2012 John Currey, Bo...2024-05-2343 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Caroline Goodson & Dr. Trent Trombley - Medieval Teeth, Part 2Dr. Goodson (Cambridge University) and Dr. Trombley (Augustana University) join forces on the show to discuss their bioarchaeological-historical collaboration to understand the Medieval mouth.  Books, articles, and selected people mentioned in this episode: Medieval Mouths in Context: Biocultural and MultiScalar Considerations of the Mouth and the Case of Late-Medieval Villamagna, Italy Dr. Roberta Gilchrist, Medieval Life: Archaeology and the Life Course Dr. Virginia Burruss, Earthquakes and Gardens: Saint Hilarion’s Cyprus Dr. Karl Jacoby, The Strange Career of William Ellis: The Texas Slave Who Became a Mexican Millionaire Dr. Roberta Gilchrist, University of Reading Dr. Shannon Novak...2024-04-2556 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Trent Trombley - Medieval Teeth, Part 1Dr. Trent Trombley of Augustana University joins the show to talk about his research at Villamagna, a medieval settlement outside of Rome. He uses macroscopic analysis of teeth along with a few other methods to understand life in the past. Links mentioned in the show: Dr. Trombley's ResearchGate profile Making Sense of Medieval Mouths: Investigating Sex Differences of Dental Pathological Lesions in a Late Medieval Italian Community Growing up at Villamagna: Sex, Gender, and Stress During Growth and Development in a Medieval Italian Community 2024-03-251h 16Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionMani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice by Anna LaperaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722731to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice Author: Anna Lapera Narrator: Allison Aguilar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 52 minutes Release date: March 8, 2024 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Life sucks when you’re twelve. You’re not a little kid, but you’re also not an adult, and all the grown-ups in your life talk about your body the minute it starts getting a shape. And what sucks even more than being a Chinese-Filipino-American-Guatemalan who can’t speak any ancestral language well? When almost every other girl in school has already gotten her peri...2024-03-088h 52AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Clark Spencer Larsen - Using Bioarchaeology to Understand HealthDr. Clark Spencer Larsen of Ohio State joins the show to discuss his history in the field, bioarchaeology, and how we can use biological anthropology to understand human health in the past.  Links mentioned in the show: Dr. Larsen's faculty page The past 12,000 years of behavior, adaptation, population and evolution shaped who we are today (2023 PNAS article - opens as a website) Paleosyndemics: A bioarchaeological and biosocial approach to study infectious diseases in the past (2022 Centaurus article - PDF) Bioarchaeology: Interpreting Behavior from the Human Skeleton (2015 Cambridge University Press book - link to Alibris) Find l...2024-02-2440 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Dan Benyshek - PlacentophagyDr. Daniel Benyshek of UNLV joins the show to discuss plancentophagy. Check out his lab page for more info on placentophagy. Note: There is a special addition at the end of this episode. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2024-01-031h 09Solving the Riddle of Being HumanSolving the Riddle of Being HumanHow to Be the Love You Seek - with Dr. Nicole LaPeraWhat if you could approach all relationships from a place of deep regulation? In this conversation, Sah D'Simone and Dr. Nicole LaPera, The Holistic Psychologist, discuss the somatic body-mind connection, her book, “How to Be the Love You Seek,” grief, impermanence, forgiveness, and the definition of love in relationships. They discuss…1. How the mind and body are in constant communication, and understanding this connection is crucial for healing and personal growth.2. The concept of tracing feelings in the body and the process of dissolving emotional charge.3. That grief is not limited to the loss of a loved one; it can also en...2023-12-191h 19AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Jeremy DeSilva - BipedalismDr. Jeremy DeSilva of Dartmouth joins the show to discuss bipedalism -- why anthropologists are obsessed with it and how it might have come to be.  Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2023-07-2243 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMs. Rhianna Drummond-Clarke - Chimpanzees + BipedalismRhianna Drummond-Clarke, PhD candidate at the Max Planck Institute (Dept. of Human Origins), joins the show to discuss her most recent article examining how environments affect chimp locomotion. She also chat about her time in the field. See her article here: https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/sciadv.add9752  Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2023-03-2449 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Kirsty Graham - Bonobos + Gestural CommunicationDr. Kirsty Graham from the University of St. Andrews discusses how bonobos use gestures to communicate, which winds into a chat about what that means for ape communication generally -- especially humans. They also have some insights into field research. Check out the article about humans understanding nonhuman ape gestures here: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001939  Listener discretion advised: Bonobo behavior is discussed in this episode, which includes sexual habits. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email th...2023-01-3048 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Dan Benyshek - PlacentophagyDr. Daniel Benyshek of UNLV joins the show to discuss plancentophagy. Check out his lab page for more info on placentophagy. Note: There is a special addition at the end of this episode. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2023-01-041h 09AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. James Cole - Stone Tools & CognitionDr. James Cole from the University of Brighton joins the show to talk about how studying stone tools can reveal insights about the evolution of cognition in humans. Along the way, we touch on brain size, theory of mind, and social groups. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-12-211h 05Let\'s Talk With Heather DubrowLet's Talk With Heather DubrowWhat Are You Scared To Find? w/ Dr. Nicole LaPeraHow well do you REALLY know yourself? Now that’s a loaded question. In a world where self-worth is often heavily impacted by the outside world it could be quite daunting to take a look within. Heather is doing just that in this conversation with holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LaPera. Join Heather as she has a discussion about the physical, mental, and emotional patterns that fill and affect our everyday lives with Dr. LaPera whose new book “How to Meet Your Self” explores just that. From the physical manifestations of anxiety to deprogramming your consciousness from instilled beliefs, no subject is too...2022-12-0944 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMr. Rick Coste - Evolution TalkRick Coste, host of the Evolution Talk podcast, talks about his new book (Evolution Talk) and how he became interested in science. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2022-11-2844 minMake Life Less DifficultMake Life Less DifficultAna Cristina Lapera: Learning from Cultural DifferencesMy guest today is Ana Cristina Lapera.Ana is a successful executive coach with over 30 years of experience working with teams, individuals, and organizations.  She helps them clarify their vision and establish a plan of action to achieve business and personal results.Ana was born in Venezuela and has spent her professional career in the United States, working initially in Information Technology and over time evolving to Finance.  Throughout her years in IT and finance she realized people are core to everything.This led her to pursue be...2022-11-151h 04AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. King & Dr. Fuentes - Research Animal WelfareDr. Agustin Fuentes of Princeton and Dr. Barbara King joined the show to discuss the scientific community's responsibility for animals used in research. Should it be done? Is it possible to carry out ethical research involving animals?  Want to learn more? Read the article the episode is based on: "Towards an Anti-Maleficent Research Agenda" Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2022-11-0152 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Christian Crowder - Forensic AnthropologyDr. Christian Crowder from the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office joins the show to talk about his experiences in forensic anthropology, using histology for forensic cases, and how anthropologists are a crucial component of the response team for mass fatality events. Dr. Crowder also talks about his work on the editorial boards of peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Forensic Anthropology. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-09-241h 11AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. John Lindo - Ancient DNA & Pre-Contact GroupsDr. John Lindo of Emory talks about ancient DNA -- how it works, what you can understand from it, and why it's important. He explains how he's using ancient DNA to understand the biological diversity of pre-contact indigenous groups in the Americas. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-07-2037 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Nicole Iturriaga - Exhuming Violent HistoriesDr. Nicole Iturriaga of UC - Irvine joined the show to talk about her book: Exhuming Violent Histories: Forensics, Memory, and Rewriting Spain’s Past. In this episode, we discuss the history of the Spanish Civil War, how forensics can help change perceptions and heal communities, and how the general public perceives forensic anthropology. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-06-161h 00AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Julia Boughner - TeethDr. Julia Boughner of the University of Saskatchewan talks about the evolution of human teeth. Why do adults have ~32 teeth? Are our jaws shrinking? What's the deal with wisdom teeth? Does modern dentistry change our evolutionary path? Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-05-1843 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMs. Selina Carlhoff - ArchaeogeneticsMs. Selina Carlhoff, PhD candidate at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, talks about the basics of DNA, what you should know about ancient DNA, and some of the ethical complexities that come with studying prehistoric populations. She also fills us in on her article in Nature, "Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea." Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-04-2045 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereBalance Transfer Credit CardsA balance transfer credit card may help you save money in interest. But before you apply for one of these cards and accept an offer, there are three key factors to consider. Senior Editor Eric Freeman and host Gaby Lapera break them down. To see if this type of card could save you money, check out our balance transfer calculator: https://www.creditkarma.com/calculators/i/balance-transfer-calculator2022-04-0144 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. David Braun - Tool Use, Environmental Change, and Niche ConstructionDr. David Braun of George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology in the Anthropology Department chats about the cycles of tool use and niche construction. We talk about how one affects the other and vice versa in cycles, plus the interplay of greater environmental and climate change. Dr. Braun also discusses how we can look into the near and deep past to figure out environmental change. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.2022-03-2539 minThe Amy Porterfield ShowThe Amy Porterfield Show#445: 'How to Do The Work' and Release Negative Thinking with Dr. Nicole LaPeraWhy your thoughts have everything to your success in life and businessI am so excited for you to listen to this episode because my guest is someone who helped get me out of a really difficult time in my life -- a time that I’ve shared about on this podcast. Her name is Dr. Nicole LaPera. She’s a Cornell-trained holistic psychologist, and thanks to her book, How to Do The Work, I learned some really great tools on how to examine and correct the negative thought patterns I was having last year that...2022-03-241h 06AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Jonathan Marks - CreationismDr. Jonathan Marks of the University of North Carolina - Charlotte joins the show to talk about his book, Why Are There Still Creationists? Human Evolution and the Ancestors. We chat about one of the toughest conversations everyone who deals with evolution faces: Speaking with creationists. In the episode, Marks talks about theology and the surprising history between scientists and creationists. Check out the book here.  Jon Marks' website is here. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@ant...2022-02-2344 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereRecap of Federal Student Loans in 2022Student loans can be a roller coaster at the best of times. It’s been especially wild during the pandemic. Clint Proctor, Credit Karma writer, joins host Gaby Lapera to talk about COVID-19 federal student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Learn more about options after federal student loan forbearance ends here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/student-loan-debt-relief2022-01-3034 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereBuy Now, Pay LaterBuy Now, Pay Later services are popping up all over the internet. As the holiday season approaches, Editor Erin Dunn and host Gaby Lapera chat about how BNPL works and some things folks might think about before using them. Read about different BNPL apps here: https://www.creditkarma.com/personal-loans/i/buy-now-pay-later-apps. Or learn more about Credit Karma’s BNPL survey results here: https://www.creditkarma.com/insights/i/buy-now-pay-later-missed-payments2021-12-0331 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Bill Schutt - Pump: A Natural History of the HeartDr. Bill Schutt, zoologist and author, joins the show to talk about his latest book, Pump: A Natural History of the Heart. We chat about the evolution of hearts, how people learned about how hearts work, and science writing.  Check out his book here. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-11-1135 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereEmergency FundsHaving cash on hand during an emergency can be the difference between weathering a storm and financial ruin. Editor Rebecca Moran and host Gaby Lapera talk about the basics of starting an emergency fund, the importance of saving and some saving strategies. Learn more about emergency funds here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/emergency-fund-basics. And for unbanked folks looking for banking options, check out: https://joinbankon.org/accounts/. 2021-11-0334 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Robert Anemone - Geospatial PaleoanthropologyDr. Robert Anemone of the University of North Carolina - Greensboro joins the show to talk about how advances in geospatial tech can help paleoanthropologists find productive sites, along with how he's used it in his real life field work in the Great Divide Basin of Wyoming. Helpful background: Fossil GPS, Scientific American, May 2014, Anemone & Emerson Dr. Anemone's webpage Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.  2021-10-2843 minWe Need HelpWe Need HelpWNH 017 Afterbirth - How to do the Work by Nicole LaPeraAfterbirth to our 3-part series reviewing "How to do the Work" by Nicole LaPeraSupport the show2021-10-2624 minWe Need HelpWe Need HelpWNH 016 The Thruples and the Haters (How to do the Work by Nicole LaPera) Part 3The Thruples and the Haters  - Join us for part three of our review of "How to do the Work" by Nicole LaPeraSupport the show2021-10-191h 05The Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereWorst AdviceThe host of Popcorn Finance, Chris Browning, and Gaby Lapera chat about the worst financial advice they've received, and potential origin stories for each one. 2021-10-1426 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereRetail Store CardsYou know how a lot of stores try to get you to apply for a credit card? Editor Eric Freeman chats with host Gaby Lapera about the pros and cons of retail store cards, with some meditations on meatballs and humanity along the way. Learn more about retail cards here: https://www.creditkarma.com/credit-cards/i/are-retail-cards-easiest-credit-cards-to-get2021-09-2930 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Sarah Kindschuh - DPAA & ForensicsDr. Sarah Kindschuh of the DPAA discusses what it's like to work for federal government to recover and identify members of the U.S. armed services. We also chatted about advice for undergraduates interested in pursuing work as anthropologists. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-09-2357 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereOn the Road to Buying a CarStephanie Hsu, Associate Director of Product Management - Auto, talks through the car buying process with host, Gaby Lapera. Want to learn more about buying a car? Read: https://www.creditkarma.com/auto/i/buying-first-car  2021-09-1736 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Christopher D. Lynn - Tattoos & ImmunityDr. Christopher D. Lynn of the University of Alabama joins the show to talk about tattoos and what they can tell us about immune function, health signaling, and cultural meanings. Plus, we talk about sci comm! Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Check out Dr. Lynn's website here: https://cdlynn.people.ua.edu/ 2021-09-0857 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMs. Stine Carlsson - PhD Candidate, Queens University BelfastStine Carlsson is a PhD candidate at Queens University Belfast in Northern Ireland. We discuss strategies for finding a good grad program, dealing with toxic academic environments, choosing a path, and skeletal stress indicators.  Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-08-2658 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereKids and CashParent and Senior Copy Editor Amy Kalin discusses strategies she uses to help her child understand personal finance with host Gaby Lapera. Money management, recognizing emotions and thinking about relationships are intertwined in this episode. Want to jump start the process with an article on budgeting? Learn more: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/how-to-make-a-budget2021-08-2521 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereUsing Data: COVID-19 EditionSenior Researcher Charles Mander and host Gaby Lapera use data to understand how Americans’ personal finances were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, plus some things to look out for when assessing data claims. Want to see more of our news and data journalism stories? Check out: https://www.creditkarma.com/insights/i 2021-08-1230 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Robert Mann - Forensic AnthropologyDr. Robert Mann of the University of Hawaii talks about his winding path in biological anthropology. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-08-111h 04Gli anni settantaGli anni settantaLapera - A Piedi NudiLapera - A Piedi Nudi - 19762021-08-0403 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HerePondering on Picking a BankSenior Editor Becky Moran and host Gaby Lapera discuss what you might want to consider when choosing a bank — such as location, types of products available, services, fees and customer service — to help ensure you reach your financial goals. Learn more about choosing a bank here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/how-to-choose-a-bank2021-07-2234 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereTravelin’ CardCredit Cards Editor Eric Freeman and host Gaby Lapera talk about travel credit cards. Are they worth it? How do you choose one? Also, we plumb Eric’s psychological depths with travel-related free word association. Learn more about cash back vs credit card points here: https://www.creditkarma.com/credit-cards/i/travel-rewards-vs-cash-back-credit-cards2021-07-0739 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereDadvice: A Father’s Day EpisodeSenior Copy Editor (and our favorite dad!) Brad Hanson joins host Gaby Lapera for a very special father’s day episode. Brad shares his thoughts on picking a financial and career path after high school or even later in life. Learn more about student loans here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/student-loans-1012021-06-2336 minThe Buck Starts HereThe Buck Starts HereThe Basics of Credit ScoresPodcast Host and Credit Karma Content Strategist Gaby Lapera and Editor Evelyn Pimplaskar discuss some of the fundamentals of credit scores, such as what they are, factors that can drive your scores up or down and strategies for improving them. Learn more about improving your credit scores here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/quick-tips-build-credit2021-06-0939 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. DiGangi & Dr. Bethard - Ancestry in Forensic AnthropologyDr. DiGangi from SUNY-Binghamton and Dr. Bethard from the University of South Florida joined the show to discuss their position papers on the use of ancestry in forensic sciences and in the justice system. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-05-111h 10AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Tara Cepon-Robins - WormsDr. Tara Cepon-Robins of the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs joined me to talk about worms. She talks about humans' evolutionary arms race with parasites, measuring disgust, and her work among the Shuar people and in the rural southern United States. Check out Dr. Cepon-Robins' site. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-04-2250 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Herman Pontzer - BurnDr. Herman Pontzer of Duke is on the show this week to talk about human metabolism and his new book, Burn. He helps answer questions like: How much energy can a person burn in one day? Does exercise help you lose weight? Do people with different subsistence strategies have different metabolisms? We also talk about his work with the Hadza. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-04-0942 minSatsang PodcastSatsang PodcastSatsang Podcast - Dr. Nicole LaPeraToday on the Satsang Podcast we have Dr. Nicole LaPera. Nicole is a Doctor of psychology, New York Times best selling author, and overall inspirational bad ass. We go deep on some of the subjects covered in her brand new book “How To Do The Work” ENJOY!Please like, share, subscribe and leave a review. It helps us reach more people with the podcast.2021-03-261h 16AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Cara Ocobock - Energetics and Science CommunicationDr. Cara Ocobock of Notre Dame joins the show to discuss human energetics in high-latitude populations, and the potential downstream health consequences of a changing environment. (Learn why reindeer herders are rad!) She also shares insights on science communication and how we can do it better. (Learn how to talk to your science-averse relatives today!) If you want to find out more, visit Dr. Ocobock's website at sites.nd.edu/cara-ocobock/.2021-03-2441 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Janna Andronowski - Bone HistologyDr. Janna Andronowski of Memorial University of Newfoundland talks about bone histology. We're bringing it back to basics with how bones grow, how they "know" what shape they should be, and how bones regulate themselves. Also, we discuss what a cellular examination of bone can tell you about a person. Visit the Andronowski Lab to learn more about her work. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-03-1038 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Nathan Young - Evo-Devo PerspectivesDr. Nathan Young of UCSF discuss evolutionary developmental biology using the limb as a model to understand the perspective. We talk about the importance of marrying all three disciplines to discover insights that otherwise wouldn't be within the purview of a single field. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-02-2435 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Eric Bartelink - Diet and Migration via Stable Isotope AnalysisDr. Eric Bartelink of CSU - Chico guides us through an intro to stable isotope analysis, and how it can be used in forensic and historic or ancient contexts to understand how people migrated and what their diets were like. Dr. Bartelink highlights the importance of embracing a multi-disciplinary approach to advancing anthropology. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-02-1141 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Sean Tallman - Sex Estimation & DiversityDr. Sean Tallman talks about crafting new sex estimation methods for modern populations and the importance of DEI in forensics and anthropology. How can diversity shift how research is done? What are some ways to make the field more inclusive? Listen to Dr. Tallman's take on all of it in this episode. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2021-01-2856 minMEDspirationMEDspirationNicole LePera, Ph.D. - The Holistic Psychologist: Recognize your Patterns, Heal from your Past & Create YourselfPre-order Nicole's brand new book, 'Do The Work': https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Work-Recognize-Patterns/dp/006301209X In our first episode of 2021, we’re joined by Nicole LePera Ph.D. (@the.holistic.psychologist). Nicole is a Cornell University trained clinical psychologist who is arguably the most innovative educator of our time when it comes to teaching us more about ourselves & mental health. As a clinical psychologist, Nicole often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical & spirit...2021-01-041h 17The Neanderthal MindThe Neanderthal MindGaby Lapera from AnthroBiology PodcastWelcome Cave Dwellers, to episode 6. This episode, we share the spotlight with a family member in the podcast world, Gaby Lapera. She is Author and host of AnthroBiology Podcast which is a podcast that specializes in interviewing Biological Anthropologists to help make their work more accessible to a larger variety of people, as well as introduce future students to the field of Biological Anthropology in Academia, as well as what to expect in the field of Biological Anthropology. Gaby is also a content strategist in the finance and tech industries. Gaby created AnthroBiology Podcast in January of 2020 and has...2020-12-1633 minCansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei 27 - Cansei da Nona GeraçãoNeste episódio, os cansados recebem a vista dos amigos do Podqueijo para debater as expectativas dos consoles next-gen.Especuladores: Mica(@mica_vold), Anderson(@andersauron), Igot(@igotmello), Lapera(@Laperah), Thiago(@ThiiiiagoP) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream do Lapera (@Laperah):https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):  https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras):https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3aoQ1FPMRGWTXRrwContato:andregsmuniz@hotmail.comNão esqueça de nos seguir nas redes sociais:Twitte...2020-12-091h 07Cansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei Pocket #10 - The Umbrella Academy, BRA x USA e NerdCast RPG: Coleção Cthulhu!Neste episódio, os cansados sequestram o @Laperah para comentar a renovação de The Umbrella Academy para mais uma temporada, as novas maluquices do governo Bolsonaro e o anúncio da campanha de financiamento coletivo da Coleção Cthulhu.Cansados: Mica(@mica_vold), Lapera(@Laperah) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream do Lapera (@Laperah): https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):   https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras): https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3...2020-11-1839 minCansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei Pocket #09 - Uncharted live-action, Cyberpunk 2077 e TristezaNeste episódio, os cansados voltam a receber a visita de Luciano e Lapera, para discutir a caracterização à primeira vista de Tom Holland como Nathan Drake no live-action de Uncharted, e comentam também o novo atraso de Cyberpunk 2077.Cansados: Mica(@mica_vold), Lapera(@Laperah), Luciano(@lucianotaguiar) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream do Lapera (@Laperah):https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):  https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras):https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3ao...2020-11-0436 minCansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei Pocket #08 - Terror, Waifus Impact e Fundos de InvestimentosNeste episódio, Cadinho e Mica recebem a visita dos amigos Luciano e Lapera, para discutir a fundo os assuntos mais comentados das ultimas semanas. Cansados: Mica(@mica_vold), Lapera(@Laperah), Luciano(@lucianotaguiar) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream do Lapera (@Laperah): https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):   https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras): https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3aoQ1FPMRGWTXRrwContato: andregsmuniz@hotmail.comNão esqueça de nos...2020-10-2135 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Barbara J. King - Animal Cognition & EmotionDr. Barbara J. King joins us in this week's episode to discuss animal cognition and emotion. Along the way, we hear about her start in biological anthropology studying baboons and how her career shifted several times to focus on animal cognition more broadly, followed by a turn towards advocacy and science communication. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2020-10-1748 minCansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei 23 - Cansei de WarcraftNeste episódio, os cansados caem no abismo sem fim do lore de World of Warcraft, passando por divindades, heróis e lendas.Cansados: Mica(@mica_vold), Anderson(@andersauron), GH(@HumbGabriel), Lapera(@Laperah), e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream do Lapera (@Laperah):https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):  https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras):https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3aoQ1FPMRGWTXRrwContato:andregsmuniz@hotmail.comNão esqueça de nos...2020-10-141h 55AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMr. Chris Aris - PhD Candidate, University of KentChris Aris is a PhD candidate at the University of Kent in the UK. In this week's episode, we discuss grad school survival strategies, mental health, the differences between the US and UK grad school systems, choosing the right path for you, and some of the things we wish we'd known before we went to grad school. Plus, teeth!  Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2020-09-3057 minCansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei 22 - Cansei de ConspiracionarNeste episódio, os cansados mergulham de cabeça nas cativantes maluquices das teorias da conspiração.Conspiratórios: Mica(@mica_vold), Aracy(@aracyfs), Lapera(@Laperah), Lukas(@lukaslkun) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream do Lapera (@Laperah):https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):   https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras): https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3aoQ1FPMRGWTXRrwContato: andregsmuniz@hotmail.comNão esqueça de nos seguir nas nossas redes sociais 2020-09-301h 39Cansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei 21 - Cansei de FutebolNeste episódio os cansados fazem um tour histórico nos momentos mais marcantes do futebol, desde sua origem até os grandes ícones do esporte.Craques: Mica(@mica_vold), Arreguy(@lucas_arreguy), Klaus, Lapera(@Laperah), Rafael Aiello (@gordooriginalbr) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Canal do Rafael Aiello: Gordo OriginalStream do Lapera (@Laperah): https://twitch.tv/laperahStream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (@lucas_arreguy):   https://twitch.tv/lucasarreguyVinheta de encerramento por André (@Ampheras): https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3aoQ1FPMRGWTXRrwContato: and...2020-09-162h 02AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMs. Jill McCormick - Historic Preservation Officer, Yuma Quechan TribeJill McCormick is a historic preservation officer working for the Quechan Tribe near Yuma, Arizona. This week, she joins the show to discuss what it's like to be an archaeologist trying to preserve Tribal history, Tribal perspectives on working with CRM archaeology firms, and how folks can get involved if they're interested. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2020-08-2339 minCansei PodcastCansei PodcastCansei 19 - Cansei de TrabalharNeste episódio, os cansados contam as experiências mais  sofridas e inusitadas que tiveram no ambiente de trabalho.Proletariados: Mica(@mica_vold), Anderson, Lapera(@Laperah), Lukas(@lukaslkun) e Cadinho(@buzetoluiz).Stream de jogos retrô do Arreguy (deem uma passada lá e falem que vieram do Cansei :P): https://www.twitch.tv/lucasarreguy Agradecemos grandemente ao André(@Ampheras),  por ter feito nossa vinheta de encerramento! Nos ajude a agradece-lo e  visite o canal dele no YouTube dizendo que veio do Cansei:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1XnVzv3aoQ1FPMRG...2020-08-121h 49AnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastMr. Chris Webster - CRM ArchaeologyMeet Chris Webster, a CRM archaeologist, anthropology podcast mogul, and all-around hustler. He joins the show to give a different perspective on making a career out of anthropology and what it's like to work in commercial settings as a cultural resource management archaeologist. Webster also discusses what it's like working with biological anthropologists and tribal monitors. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.2020-08-0631 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Tanya Smith - TeethDr. Tanya Smith of Griffith University talks about teeth -- everything from individual development to using teeth to understand past environments and lifestyles. She also discusses some of the cultural practices surrounding teeth. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology2020-07-2349 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Daniel Lieberman - Evolutionary Biology, Mismatch Diseases, and MedicineDr. Daniel Lieberman of Harvard talks about considering human evolution through adaptations to run. He also explains mismatch diseases and the types of preventative care we can take to keep ourselves healthy. We also chat about diversity and the importance of including your study population in your work.  Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology2020-07-0947 minPodqueijoPodqueijoDDP#3 - Qual o pior mundo do cinema?Neste episódio: O apocalipse está vindo e você precisa decidir em qual mundo você NÃO gostaria de viver. Qual o pior mundo do cinema? Participação: Lapera| Igot | ThiaguimEdição: Dhiogo RevertVitrine: Igor MelloApoiadores:MozarelasVictor Gussoni (x15) ☢Luiz Paulo Monteiro (x15) ☢Tiago Ferreira De Alcantara (x4)Luiz Eduardo (x4)Endrew Wllisses (x3)Cheddar’sRenzo Marquez (x10) 🌟Danilo Abdelnoor (x3)Alexandre De Cássio Vilarinho Filho (x2) MinasGabriel Iunes Lapera (x2)Thiago Pereira (x4)Ícaro Quelis (x4)Gustavo Per...2020-06-3030 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. David Raichlen - Evolutionary Biology & Modern ApplicationsDr. David Raichlen of USC talks about using evolutionary biology to understand modern health consequences. For example, can aerobic exercise paired with mental stimulation result in the formation of neurons? If so, why? And how can we apply that information to helping modern humans live healthier lives? Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-06-2540 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastA Pause to Help and ChangeI couldn't get up the gumption to edit an interview this week. Instead, I put together a list of things that we can do right now to help. I'm also making a commitment to ensure more diversity and more active discussion of race on the show. You can find links to learn more about Black Lives Matter on the website at AnthroBiology.com.2020-06-1018 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. John Verano - Forensics & BioarchaeologyDr. John Verano of Tulane University wades into forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. He discusses some of the realities of working with the recently deceased before switching gears to talk about a giant sacrifice site that he's been working on in Peru. Plus, find out what mummies smell like. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-05-2739 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Sara Becker - BioarchaeologyDr. Sara Becker of UC - Riverside studies the Tiwanaku culture of Lake Titicaca. She specializes in understanding hierarchy and labor patterns via physical activity markers on the bone. She also has some sound advice for acclimating to high elevations. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-05-1338 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Bill Billeck - RepatriationDr. Bill Billeck is the program manager for the National Museum of Natural History repatriation office at the Smithsonian. Dr. Billeck explains how repatriation works and what it's like working with tribes. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-04-2930 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Katharine Jack - PrimatologyDr. Katharine Jack of Tulane University talks about non-human primates, reproductive strategies, and what to do if you run into a capuchin in the wild. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-04-1538 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Carlina de la Cova - Bioarchaelogy & Forensic AnthropologyDr. Carlina de la Cova of the University of South Carolina discusses forensic anthropology, historical bioarchaeology focusing on marginalized groups, and the overlap between the two. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-04-0152 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Scott Williams - PaleoanthropologyDr. Scott Williams of NYU talks about transitional fossils, the evolution of different forms of locomotion, old books, and new ideas. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-03-1840 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Sara Juengst - BioarchaeologyDr. Sara Juengst of UNC - Charlotte talks about bioarchaeology, trepanation, pre-Columbian Titicacans, power structures detected via human remains, field work, and potatoes. Find links to articles and books at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!2020-03-0428 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Rachel Watkins - RaceDr. Rachel Watkins of American University talks about the current state of race in biological anthropology. We discuss the importance of diversity and problems the field is currently facing. Find a link to her article at AnthroBiology.com.2020-02-1932 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Stephanie Levy - Cold AdaptationDr. Levy talks about cold adaption in ancient and modern populations. She explains the three-part system that helps keep us warm: cultural adaptions, short-term changes in the body, and evolutionary changes to the body's structures. Along the way, we discuss Bergmann's Rule and Allen's Rule. Both help to explain why groups living in certain climates have the proportions they do. Dr. Levy also shares her innovative methodology to help measure brown fat deposits that aid in non-shivering thermogenesis.2020-02-0528 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Cynthia Wilczak - Occupational Stress MarkersSome anthropologists try to reconstruct activities during life by using changes to the skeleton. Dr. Wilczak talks about occupational stress markers in this episode, along with providing advice for folks thinking about majoring in anthropology.2020-01-2248 minAnthroBiology PodcastAnthroBiology PodcastDr. Bernard Wood - PaleoanthropologyWhat can we actually know about the evolutionary past? Dr. Wood grapples with this question and others about the nature of science. The professor also gives some valuable advice for students along the way. Visit anthrobiology.com for show notes and book recs.2020-01-0831 minMoney Ha HaMoney Ha Ha(005) Credit Scores: A Star Full of Skies (w/ Gaby Lapera)Credit expert Gaby Lapera joins Yas + Dara this week to break down the inner workings of the “big three” credit bureaus and lots of tricks that could improve your credit score.2019-05-2143 minMoney Ha HaMoney Ha Ha(005) Credit Scores: A Star Full of Skies (w/ Gaby Lapera) FOLLOW US ON: Instagram Twitter Facebook SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY HA HA: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify Overcast RadioPublic Credit score expert/chiweenie enthusiast Gaby Lapera joins us this week to download everything she knows into your ear holes! Okay, maybe not everything, but she does an amazing job of breaking down the super-secret inner workings of the “big three” credit bureaus. Get ready, because Yas and Dara are busting out some shiny new segments (and theme songs, natch). While you’re lea...2019-05-2100 min