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Nov 14, 2018 • 52min

Astrology: Scientific or a Scam?

How big is the psychic industry and is it ripping people off? Can our palms actually tell us things about our body and future? This week, Mitch talks about visiting a psychic after a night of drinking and Greg talks about the time he pretended to be a palm reader. The final debate between Mitch and Greg is about whether astrology has a positive or negative influence on society! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 7, 2018 • 50min

Liberals vs. Conservatives: Why Do You Hate The Other Side?

This week Greg talks about being punched in the face at his first protest and Mitch explains his mental breakdown at a shooting range. In the end we have a debate about HOW to combat the divide between Liberals and Conservatives. It feels like the world is SO DIVIDED, what is the best approach to fixing this or do we just all hate each other too much? Greg thinks we need to call people out while Mitch thinks we need to call people in. Which side will you end up on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 31, 2018 • 40min

Scary Movies: Ghosts, Sleep Paralysis and Spooky Stats

This week Mitch talks about seeing ghosts and dealing with sleep paralysis, while Greg faces his childhood fear of being robbed in the night. Then they debate about what is the scariest movie of all time!   For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit https://HelloFresh.com/sidenote60 and enter sidenote60 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 24, 2018 • 36min

Coffee: Healthy Treat or Addictive Trap?

This week Greg talks about the time he tried to quit caffeine and the AsapSCIENCE office nearly shut down entirely.  Mitch remembers when he was duped into drinking decaf coffee and we then break down the science behind the placebo effect.  They then debate whether or not the benefits of caffeine outweigh the horrible withdrawal symptoms that come with quitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2018 • 45min

Climate Change: Is It Too Late?

This week Mitch talks about a horrifying experience at the slowly disappearing Great Barrier Reef and Greg explains the scorching heat they felt in the Arctic while on a trip with Greenpeace. Then Mitch and Greg GO OFF on the current politicization around climate change and highlight important aspects of the new IPCC report.  The science is spliced in throughout so you are entertained while simultaneously learning.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 10, 2018 • 43min

Masturbation: Addictive Habit or Healthy Pleasure

This week Greg explains the weird ways he used to download porn and Mitch talks about struggling not to masturbate while on Big Brother. We then debate whether masturbation is good or bad for you all while splicing the science throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 3, 2018 • 44min

Phone Addiction: Are You Addicted To Your Phone?

This week we break down the science of phone addiction. Greg talks about the horrors of texting the wrong person while Mitch speaks about when a phone saved his life. This weeks debate is about whether or not Greg is clinically addicted to his phone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 26, 2018 • 52min

Musicals: What's The Greatest Show Of All Time? (LIVE)

Live in Toronto from Just For Laughs festival! Greg recounts getting robbed and having his "Cats" musical VHS stolen, while Mitch goes into the dark web to find Lord Of The Rings The Musical clips to trade. Our guest Henry Koperski literally blows everybody's mind with an amazing music lesson and a look at some famous songs. Then Greg and Mitch debate: what is the greatest musical of all time?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 19, 2018 • 38min

Gay Marriage: Should We Get Married?

This week, Greg and Mitch decide whether or not to get hitched.  The guys tell stories about bizarre wedding traditions such as ALWAYS serving dry chicken.  They then debate whether or not they want to throw a big expensive party to celebrate their love or skip marriage altogether. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 12, 2018 • 48min

Human Extinction: Is The World Going To End Soon?

Greg and Mitch talk about the current political climate and how much it's impacted their lives, including remember the day that Trump was elected. They then debate whether or not the world as actually getting worse - for good - or whether or not this is just a blip on the timeline of history.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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