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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sep 5, 2018 • 36min
Louis CK: Should He Still Do Comedy?
Mitch and Greg discuss the controversy surrounding Louis C.K. Mitch talks about the first time her heard Louis say a gay slur and Greg talks about doing Stand Up with verbally abusive comics. In the end Mitch and Greg debate whether or not they think Louis C.K. should still do comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2018 • 46min
Toxic Masculinity: Should We Live In A Matriarchy?
Greg and Mitch talk about growing up gay and their relationship to masculinity, including their first gay role models, and Greg's phase of wearing pearl necklaces. They then debate whether or not the world we be better off as a Matriarchy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2018 • 45min
Pets: Expensive Nuisance or the Joy of Life
This week Mitch talks about a horrifying experience with a horse and Greg explains how he killed his hamster. In the debate Mitch and Greg argue over whether or not their new puppy is actually capable of bringing them joy. Rachel splices in the sidenotes to hit you with the science throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2018 • 1h 5min
Entrepreneurs: Privileged Men or Hardworking Creatives?
Mitch and Greg are entrepreneurs who run a YouTube channel about science. On this episode they tell stories about majorly screwing up a science video and the worst meeting they've ever sat through. Mitch interviews his sister who wrote her Ph.D on how to run a small business. Finally, Mitch and Greg debate whether or not they enjoy being entrepreneurs and the if the stress they deal with is really worth it in the end ... or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.