DarkHorse Podcast

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens, including solar storms, declining bird populations, success and failures in conservation, and the history of curly-haired woolly dogs in the Pacific Northwest. They also highlight sponsors offering at-home ketamine therapy and high-quality hearing aids with special discounts for listeners.

Martin Agegian, a 100-year-old B17 Pilot, shares captivating stories from his life on the DarkHorse Podcast. They discuss wisdom, World War II, history, art, societal changes, human relationships, gratitude, education, controversial figures, and personal reflections. A fascinating conversation with a veteran full of life experiences.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both PhDs in Biology, discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. They dive into the topics of science and faith, failure modes, the limitations of static rules and methods, and the importance of embracing uncertainty in scientific research. They also explore the significance of solstices and equinoxes, the philosophy of science, and the implications of labeling Trump an insurrectionist. The speakers highlight the need for rationality, falsificationism, and open-mindedness in scientific inquiry.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics such as the state of the world through an evolutionary lens, recent events involving college presidents and freedom of speech on campuses, the belief in killing predators as a metaphorically true tradition, accountability for preventable disasters, the perception of deaths and COVID vaccines, changing safety in the city, analyzing patterns and data to understand unexpected deaths and changes in behavior, formulating hypotheses and survival instinct, and principles for guiding human enterprises.

Brad Skistimas, lead singer of Five Times August, discusses his musical journey, the impact of his song 'Sad Little Man' on the COVID dissident movement, the power of music in conveying messages and emotion, recognizing misinformation, and the importance of supporting artists. He also shares his surprise at the success of his album Silent War.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the double standard revealed by university presidents' responses to advocating for genocide. They critique meaningless speeches on diversity and inclusion, explore Elon Musk's actions on Twitter, and analyze the infiltration of a left religion within corporations. They also delve into the sleep patterns of chin strap penguins and the surprising presence of Key Deer in the Florida Keys.

The hosts discuss gifting traditions and the value of handcrafted gifts. They appreciate handmade gifts and highlight the Spoon of the Month Club. They explore a book about farming and entrepreneurship. Encounters with wildlife on a ship are shared. They delve into the unique qualities of Jake's micro pizza. Healing tonics, spicy chais, and shrubs are discussed.

Biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss a range of topics including New York's emergency rule, quarantine camps, penguins' ability to recognize individuals based on chest dots, selective application of standards, abuse of power, and the importance of individual recognition in social interactions.

Guest Nick Gibson discusses his experience through COVID and his shift in perspective. Topics include lockdown measures, vaccination skepticism, gaslighting from the medical system, searching for support in the healthcare system, analyzing the impact of vaccination, and the challenge of communicating different perspectives.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics such as workplace toxicity and gender disparities in academia. They explore alternative toothpaste products and the division of labor across cultures. The hosts also touch on the renaming of things based on modern standards and the character revealed during times of war.