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AsapSCIENCE
Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 48min
Marijuana use, Rosalia's new album, our bickering = THE FINAL Q and A OF THE YEAR :)
Today is our final Q and A episode of the year. We like to gossip so it happens today. How is our "decreasing marijuana use" is going ... LOL - we go OFF on the new Rosalia album. We gossip like crazy about influencers and then decide why we have had such a hard time organizing this podcast. ALSO - we talk about our bickering, our relationship, and what is going to happen if we divorce ... ENJOY. FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR IS FULL OF TEA! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2025 • 41min
COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!?
Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO unbelievably important and fascinating - and of course as always ending with a rant about how we hate capitalism. If you have received a COVID vaccine - you likely got an immune boost that might actually help your body detect tumour cells. We explain it all today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2025 • 51min
How to decrease your phone use!
We're all addicted to our phones - but how can we decrease our phone use? Even the word "addiction" could be part of why you are hooked. Today we break down the top scientific backed tips to GET OFF YOUR PHONE! Listen now and thank us later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2025 • 49min
GOONING: why are people masturbating for hours at a time?
Gooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of our time. There is actually a lot of science about what is going on, and it can be very detrimental to your brain. Today you will learn about "gooning" "goon fuel" "feeding" and the "goon state" that many people are trying to achieve. Sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about this new internet phenomonen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 13min
Is it too late to solve climate change? ft. DAVID SUZUKI
David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism, how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.This is an incredible conversation, that we were honoured to hear and we hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2025 • 44min
Trump vs. Science: are we screwed? ft. Dr. Nikki Maphis
Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen funding and taken away grants for scientists across America. This is a MUST listen podcast about the state of science in America. If he continues what he is doing, science will implode, medicine will implode, and hospitals will close - causing chaos. That could be his intention, but why? Today we talk to Dr. Nikki Maphis about what is going on, her personal relationship to this story - as well as her fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2025 • 55min
Climate Optimism: the radical shift we need to survive ft. Dr. Shelby Riskin
Dr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery found in the soil underneath a newly developed Toronto park. Today we are going to talk about what was found, the history of wetlands, how they relate to the Climate Crisis and most importantly - how "Climate Optimism" may be the key to surviving the "Climate Crisis". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc.
To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our reaction to "Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. The Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show (and how often Greg has cried to DtMF). Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. Why "One Battle After Another" made us fight. The new Rosalia announcement. And the constant dragging of gay people on halloween!!!Enjoy - back to science content next week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2025 • 50min
Is AI slowly ruining science? YES - plz listen!
Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper mills, doctors being replaced by CaBot, ChatGPT stealing from science fields and flooding articles. So what is going to happen? Today we are going to explain why science is slowly being ruined by AI and what you can do to help - the first thing you need to understand is WHAT it is doing.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND PLEASE SHARE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2025 • 33min
How to fall asleep faster!
Sleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain to you some up to date research and tips on how to fall asleep faster. THANK US LATER! These are new ways to make your brain relaxed, which help you get more sleep and ensure that you feeling RESTED! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


