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Sep 10, 2025 • 55min

Toxic masculinity and the "crisis of male culture" ft. YourFriendKevin

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.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 41min

HPV: the virus causing cancer in young people

The HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importantly can decrease your susceptibility to THROAT, ANAL AND VAGINAL CANCERS! Today we are breaking down all the science of HPV, and explaining why you need your HPV vaccine. Also how it related to the queer community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 48min

Coldplay CEO, Bieber, Zelda Announcement, Wimbledon and more hot gossip!

Today we are talking about the Coldplay CEO being fired, Bieber's new album, the Zelda announcement and Donkey Kong as well. We will update on Lorde, the Bad Bunny residency and more hot gossip-y topics. It is a pause on the science for some extra fun this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 51min

How love hacks your brain: obsession, jealousy and Love Island

Today we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why reality tv is so popular from a psychological perspective.STUDYTIME: The Science of Love IslandWDWLTW:the best way to live to 100when did the word "homosexuality" come into existence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 48min

Do you actually have consciousness?

Is human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring the up to date science on consciousness, the history of how we got here? Why is it always so MINDBLOWING TO LEARN ABOUT - and we essentially both have panic attacks, lol LET'S GO!STUDYTIME: Is human consciousness real?WDWLTW:more fruits and vegetables = better sleepoctopus on MDMA ecstasy and fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 47min

Type A vs. Type B personality types: is it all BS?

Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality types is a huge deal online - and it can even inform the way you live your life. Today we explain all of the science and psychology about Type A vs. Type B and figure out if there is any validity at ALL to these claims.STUDYTIME: Are you Type A or Type B and what does that mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 44min

Pride 3.0: Grindr epidemic, why gay people exist, semen taste, and MUCH MORE

It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more likely to be gay, how bad is Grindr for your brain, what makes your semen taste good - AND MORE. HAVE FUN FOLKXXXXXXXWDWLTW:new breakthrough in HIV medicationwhy AI is ruining science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 47min

The attention span epidemic: why you're so impatient now!

Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience. Today we talk about the up to date science on attention span, phone use, impatience - and the best ways for us to get our attention spans back. And question - does everyone have ADHD?WDWLTW:which country could survive without international trade?is all "priming research" debunked? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 56min

The imaginary pill that can cure mental illness

New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new research on placebo pills, how even imagining taking a pill helps and also how it relates the future of medicine. We even explain exactly HOW placebo pills work.STUDYTIME: why imaginary pills are curing illness!WDWLTW:is decaf coffee as effective as real coffee?when did birds ACTUALLY evolve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 46min

The crisis of male sexuality: erectile dysfunction, Cialis and Viagra

Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra, Blue Chew and other drugs are meant to help - but why is erectile dysfunction on the rise. Today we explain all the recent research and trends around impotence in men.STUDYTIME: Why are men unable to maintain erections?WDWLTW:should you have sex before bed?when did flowering plants evolve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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