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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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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.

Jan 15, 2020 • 47min
Australia Fires
Why did they start? How do we talk about them? Is Prime Minister Scott Morrison the worst human ever? This week we chat about the recent fires in Australia and how to properly link them to Climate Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2019 • 1h 2min
Biggest Science Stories of the Decade (2010 - 2019)
So much has changed since 2010 as we recap this decade through science. Crispr pigs, probes on comets, the black hole photo, we humans have done SO MANY THINGS! We recap the biggest stories for you so we can reflect all together *awwwww* WE LOVE YOU AND WE LOVE SCIENCE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 2019 • 1h 2min
Body Image
Mitch and Greg speak on their own body image issues and the recent scientific studies about social media negatively affecting our perception of ourselves. They dissect why gay men are disproportionately struggling with their bodies and finally, end with the scientific tips to help you look at your body in a new way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2019 • 48min
Hustle Culture
Rise and grind! Hustle HARDER! We are constantly told that working super hard aka "hustling" brings success ... but what does science say? We also chat about which YouTubers push this mantra, the concept of workism and statistics on what the perfect work week should look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.