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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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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.

Mar 4, 2020 • 57min
Love Is Blind
Greg and Mitch go OFF on the popular Netflix dating show “Love Is Blind” and explain the surprising amount of science. For example, what happens in your body when you fall in love? Are you more attracted to someone if you don’t see them? What part of the brain was Jessica using when she spoke like a chipmunk in the pods? Mitch loves this show, Greg doesn’t - listen now to see what goes down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2020 • 46min
Disneyland
Employees emotional distress, Rise of the Resistance and mosquitoes, Greg and Mitch went to Disneyland so you don't have too. They break down the science, the history, and the experiences that Walter Elias Disney has tried to design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 8min
David Epstein - Self Improvement, Sport Science and Science Communication
David Epstein is an amazing science communicator and the best selling author of "Range: Why Generalist Triumph in a Specialized World" and "The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance". We chat about some of his favourite research in self improvement, his experience in sport science, and his writing process/advice for others interested in writing or communicating science. We truly had a great time learning from him, and hope you enjoy the episode :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2020 • 52min
Simone Giertz
This week Mitch and Greg are joined by the infamous SIMONE GIERTZ. She is the amazing inventor, YouTuber, Truckla maker and DANG DANG COOLEST GAL AROUND! We talk about meeting on set of the most hated YouTube video of all time, how she is planning to go to space and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2020 • 38min
Testicles
Greg and Mitch breakdown the viral TikTok trend claiming testicles can taste. We also explain why you get "blue balls" or even "blue vulva", and finally deep dive into the most epic, dangly, WEIRD scientific info on TESTES, lol! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2020 • 50min
Biorobots: Are They Actually Alive?
The first living robots were just created! We discuss the science behind them and argue what it means to "be alive". We also detail new robots unveiled at CES 2020 and ponder the future of humanity with our newly created AI friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.