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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The hosts dive into the rising rates of autism, debunking myths around Tylenol use during pregnancy. They discuss the dominant role genetics play, accounting for up to 90% of autism risk. Additionally, environmental factors like pollution and screen time are examined, but found insufficient to explain recent trends. The conversation highlights the evolving understanding of diagnoses, noting the influence of stigma reduction and broader criteria on reported cases. Finally, they critique the politicization of autism and emphasize the dangers of misinformation.

The science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically on par with religion. Why do concerts elicit states of memory loss, and why are they so stimulating! We will talk about the Bad Bunny residency, Lady Gaga in Toronto, Tate McRae, Lorde - and some of our favorite memories from Rosalia and why Greg is so inspired to create paintings about euphoria at concerts.LET'S GOO!!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking about working out, toxic masculinity and the crisis of male identity with "YourFriendKevin" aka. Kevin McDonald. As a popular twitch streamer and personal trainer he has lots to say about toxic masculinity and the state of "work out culture" right now. Working out, the gym, steroids - MALE BODIES have become a pretty intense concept due to on online algorithms and the state of the internet today. We explain the science of toxic masculinity, how it relates to working out and body dysmorphia. We also try to figure out the healthiest way to view your body - and laugh a lot about the crisis of male identity. LEZZZ GOOO!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.