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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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May 20, 2020 • 1h 1min
Debunking Michael Moore & "Planet of the Humans"
Michael Moore's new documentary "Planet Of The Humans" attacks the environmental movement and has over 8 million views on YouTube. We watched it so you don't have too. We followed it up with research to help you get to the bottom of why this movie is SO MESSED UP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2020 • 55min
Conspiracy Theories: 5G, Coronavirus and the Plandemic
Greg and Mitch talk to Joan Donovan from the Harvard Kennedy School about how conspiracy theories work, how to stop them and what we can expect for our SPOOKY FUTURE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2020 • 1h 8min
The Truth About Elon Musk
Murder hornets, new COVID-19 symptoms plus Elon Musk losing it on twitter, um, 2020 needs to stop!!! We break down all these things plus the science behind electric cars in our newest pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2020 • 25min
How To Speed Up a COVID-19 Vaccine ft. Dr. Nir Eyal
This week we talk to bioethicist Dr. Nir Eyal about COVID-19 human challenge trial testing. It is a fascinating conversation about the bioethics of trying to speed up the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2020 • 38min
Infecting Yourself With Coronavirus
Human challenge trials may speed up the COVID19 vaccine. It means volunteers would get a trial vaccine or a placebo then be ADMINISTERED the virus. We break down all the science and decide if we would ever do something like this in our NEW POD! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2020 • 57min
Tiger King
Does Netflix's Tiger King ignore science? We conglomerate studies and tackle the wildly popular documentary from a conservationist and cat historian perspective. We also confess our LOVE for Carole Baskin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 2min
Grace Helbig: How To Start a YouTube Channel
This week we learn from the amazing, hilarious and insightful Grace Helbig! We get tips about starting a YouTube channel, dealing with growing pains and figuring out if everyone feels as messed up as we do right now. We love her to bits and know you will too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2020 • 50min
Antivirals: Will They End COVID-19?
Antivirals are being tested RIGHT NOW to fight COVID-19. How do they work? When can we expect results? And why do we keep hearing about Chloroquine and Remdesivir? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2020 • 50min
COVID-19 Vaccine
What stage is it at? Anti-vaxxer issues? When can we use it? ALSO, WHY ARE VACCINES THE BEST DANG THING IN THE WORLD!? We use a variety of studies to explain on March, 24th, 2020 the newest details of the COVID-19 vaccine, how your body could use it and which animals are being tested on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2020 • 50min
Self-Isolation
What happens when you self-isolate? We look at studies from the 2003 SARS epidemic to explain what to expect from staying at home during a global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.