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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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The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc.
To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our r...
Is AI slowly ruining science? YES - plz listen!
Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper...
How to fall asleep faster!
Sleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain...
What ACTUALLY Causes Autism? Tylenol, pollutants, screen time ...
Autism rates are on the rise - and right now in America Donald Trump claims the rise is due to Tylenol use during pregnancy. Other experts claim it ha...
How Concerts Are Replacing Church: BAD BUNNY REVIEW, LADY GAGA REVIEW, TATE MCRAE REWIEW etc....
The science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically...
Toxic masculinity and the "crisis of male culture" ft. YourFriendKevin
Today we are talking about working out, toxic masculinity and the crisis of male identity with "YourFriendKevin" aka. Kevin McDonald. As a popular twi...
HPV: the virus causing cancer in young people
The HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importa...
Coldplay CEO, Bieber, Zelda Announcement, Wimbledon and more hot gossip!
Today we are talking about the Coldplay CEO being fired, Bieber's new album, the Zelda announcement and Donkey Kong as well. We will update on Lorde,...
How love hacks your brain: obsession, jealousy and Love Island
Today we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why real...
Do you actually have consciousness?
Is human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring t...
Type A vs. Type B personality types: is it all BS?
Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality ty...
Pride 3.0: Grindr epidemic, why gay people exist, semen taste, and MUCH MORE
It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more...
The attention span epidemic: why you're so impatient now!
Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience...
The imaginary pill that can cure mental illness
New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new researc...
The crisis of male sexuality: erectile dysfunction, Cialis and Viagra
Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra,...
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: which one are you?
There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy ter...
Answering more SPICY QUESTIONS - call in episode 3.0
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Porn Addiction: why is it so common now? What is GOING ON?
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Porn addiction is on the rise, increasing A...
Bird Watching: start NOW while you still can!
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Quitting Weed: how to get over an addiction
AsapSCIENCE ANNUAL BIRD WATCHING HIKE - MAY 22nd 6-9 pm:
UPDATE ON QUITTING WEED. There are new studies coming out about why it i...
Pre-Workout: a popular 'dangerous' supplement?
Pre-workout is the most popular supplement amongst young people next to multivitamins. It has creatine, caffeine, and beta alanine which has known to...
Pop culture breakdown: Lady Gaga, Traitors, White Lotus and more
Today we are are doing another pop culture breakdown to get y'all caught up. What do we think of Lady Gaga's MAYHEM, did Mitch like the end of Traitor...
Butt Plugs: why are they so popular and how do they work?
Butt plug use is on the rise - and new studies have found out why. Today we talk about what happens when you use a butt plug, why they are so popular...
Is eating fiber the best health hack of all time?
Increasing dietary fiber is one of the biggest health trends of right now, but is there any scientific proof as to why we should be consuming more fib...
Who is the top, and who is the bottom?
Tomato and peanut butter sandwich, top vers bottom, call in's about cock rings and why are you vomitting? This is our fourth call in episode. We are b...
Are we becoming parents?!
Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE!
Cock Rings: why is everyone using them now?
Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with ov...
Hemorrhoids: you will likely get one, so what do you do?
50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessar...
We give up! Why things feel so bad right now
The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science t...
Bird Flu: are we about to face the next pandemic?
The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A vir...
Feeling sick? Are 'zinc supplements' the solution?
Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your im...
Pop culture breakdown!
Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial ban...
Are Bike Lanes Causing Traffic?
Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others...
What does creatine do and why is everyone taking it?
Creatine is one of the most studied supplements. It now has new research saying it could help with cognitive decline, aging and even injury recovery....
Is AI Going To Destroy The Planet?
AI is everywhere, but how much water is it consuming? IT IS WORTH IT:?! How much energy is it consuming? THEY'RE TURNING BACK ON THREE MILE ISLAND?! I...
Are we doomed? ... processing the election lol
SOOO, lol, the election happened and we have been spiraling in our own ways. We are going to essentially just have a casual conversation about everyth...
How Magnets Are Changing Your Brains! (NO JOKE)
There is a new technology called TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. There is another one with the acronym SAINT which is also used to magnetica...
Couples Therapy: does it even work? ft. Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman
Couples therapy is all the rage, so much so that comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman have a whole podcast about it. Today we are interviewing...
Who is ready for SEASONAL DEPRESSION? ( The science of seasons )
Autumn is HITTING! So today we are talking about how seasons affect the human body. Why do we get depressed in winter? Why do leaves change colour? Wh...
Insane ways to live past 100 years old!
We are in the era of "longevity science". Are there medications that can extend your life and stop you from aging? Rapamycin, canagliflozin, dapaglifl...