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Michael Marshall

Science journalist discussing the origins of cuneiform writing.

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Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 35min

420: Wild Weed: She Should've Said No

Michael Marshall joins for an atheist review of the 1949 anti-marijuana propaganda classic. Topics include portrayal of marijuana smoking in the film under Hays Code, depiction of marijuana sales and gateway drug myth, incompetence of the police force, Anne's addiction to marijuana, speculations on weight loss and messy rooms, investigating Bob's suicide, Marcia's misfortune as a weed dealer, communication struggles, meeting with crime bosses, and consequences of legalizing weed.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 34min

Weekly: The origins of writing revealed; world’s largest (and oldest?) tree

Michael Marshall, a science journalist, delves into the origins of cuneiform writing, highlighting its decentralized development as a cultural tool rather than a bureaucratic one. Madeleine Cuff discusses the urgency of the upcoming COP29 climate conference, amidst disappointing previous meetings. James Woodford reveals Pando, a massive, ancient tree that coexisted with woolly mammoths, possibly making it the oldest living organism. Lastly, Matthew Sparkes shares insights on vampire bats, their surprising running abilities, and their peculiar blood-based diet.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 46min

449: The Gerson Miracle

Guest Michael Marshall discusses curing human illness with juice and coffee, analyzing the controversial Gerson therapy, debunking meat consumption myths, exploring unconventional cancer cures, and mocking extreme holistic healing methods in a humorous and skeptical manner.