The show opens with restaurateur Nahji Chu who explains the mix up she found herself in and her explicit fortune cookies. After that, it's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered: Gamestop selling off certain operations claiming "wokeness and DEI"; and ChatGPT now allowing erotica. Advanced media professor Shelly Palmer discusses how young people are increasingly choosing AI romantic companions. Social neuroscientist Eliane Deschrijver shares her study showing that we discriminate over seemingly random things, like coin tosses.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:50) Nahji Chu
• (11:19) Carmi Levy
• (22:41) Shelly Palmer
• (32:52) Eliane Deschrijver
• (42:13) Sign-off

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The show opens with Gary Direnfeld on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss the stress of traveling: a traveler's dire reality. Human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky gives us the news that modern dating isn't broken. Neuroscientist Luis Lemus explains that macaques monkeys can learn language (kinda-sorta). Dr. Patricia Pendry shares her findings on therapy dogs boosting freshman students mental health.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:48) Gary Direnfeld
• (13:32) Dr. Brian Ogolsky
• (23:40) Luis Lemus
• (34:19) Dr. Patricia Pendry
• (44:33) Sign-off

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The show opens with David in bed with his cat Tomato. Dr. Samantha J. Shebib explains what type of emotional support works best. Adam Bode shares how contrary to popular belief, certain antidepressants don't dull romantic love. Journalist Mihika Agarwal provides insight into the AI-powered matchmaking boom in India. Finally, journalist Ravi Meah describes how the "five second rule" changed his life.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:02) Dr. Samantha Shebib
• (10:58) Adam Bode
• (19:33) Mihika Agarwal
• (29:59) Ravi Meah
• (37:58) Sign-off

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We're back from a couple weeks away. The show opens with conspiracy studies professor Nathan Radke on Conspiracy Corner discussing the UFO expert who says Trump could be "the best man for the job" of a UFO bombshell declassification. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) After that, it's writer Jacqueline Kehoe on the life lessons she learned taking a cruise with older folks. Finally, Erin Bury shares information you might want to know about your digital footprint after you die.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:01) Nathan Radke, pt. 1
• (10:02) Nathan Radke, pt. 2
• (21:47) Jacqueline Kehoe
• (34:02) Erin Bury
• (43:43) Sign-off

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The show opens with The Science Appliance with bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin. After discussing a "bone guy," Dan and David chat about an newly discovered asteroid that could kill us all (spoiler: it probably won't) and how being nice makes you more happy. Then, we cover the French woman who got duped by a fake Brad Pitt for over $800,000 on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with media personality Caitlin Green. After that, it's Paul Guilbeault and his remarkable tale of being reunited with his lost dog after 8 years. Anthropologist Dr. Caroline Smith shares her research showing that not only men but also women with higher upper body strength have more sexual partners.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:58) Dan Riskin pt. 1
• (12:06) Dan Riskin pt. 2
• (22:46) Dan Riskin pt. 3
• (32:58) Caitlin Green pt. 1
• (44:03) Caitlin Green pt. 2
• (55:13) Paul Guilbeault pt. 1
• (1:04:22) Paul Guilbeault pt. 2
• (1:15:19) Dr. Caroline Smith
• (1:25:39) Sign-off

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The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. David and Carmi discuss a supersonic jet, backlash over Google renaming The Gulf of Mexico, used $50,000 phones with a certain app, and the latest in the TikTok saga. International Naturist Federation president Stéphane Deschênes explains National Working Naked Day and fields questions about being a naturist. Brossard, Quebec resident Sharon Lie tell us why you shouldn't be scared to take sick leave. (If you'd like to get in touch, you can email Sharon here: sharonlie17@gmail.com.) Travel expert Claire Newell goes over a heartbreaking story of a woman and her son who died by food poisoning while vacationing. Doug Newell chats about collecting over 25,000 Hot Wheels cars. Podcaster Sammy Younan shares the scariest horror movie of all time, according to Stephen King.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:58) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (13:09) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (23:56) Stéphane Deschênes pt. 1
• (34:41) Stéphane Deschênes pt. 2
• (45:35) Sharon Lie
• (56:34) Claire Newell
• (1:07:20) Doug Woods
• (1:15:44) Sammy Younan
• (1:24:54) Sign-off

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The show opens with "de-influencer" Sharon (@sharon.a.life). After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss how to rebuild your life after trauma. Dr. Adam Wright explains how minimum wage hikes negatively impact students' summer employment. Then, it's Conspiracy Corner with Dr. Lee Kuhnle on the strange apocalyptic prophecies of Harold Camping. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) Podcaster Craig Baird walks David through the surprisingly controversial history of Toronto's iconic jamaican patties. David's friend JJ Shultz explains what winter boat ownership and flashlights have to do with one another.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:50) Sharon (De-influencer)
• (13:07) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
• (25:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
• (34:17) Dr. Adam Wright
• (45:27) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1
• (55:31) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1
• (1:08:13) Craig Baird
• (1:18:54) JJ Shultz
• (1:29:03) Sign-off

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The show opens with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford who describes his recent trip to the arctic to help pets. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick explains how men and women are equally attracted to younger partners – surprisingly, it's not just men. (Check out The LOVE FACTUALLY Podcast by Paul here.) Kathy Koch tells David about "Onlypaws" – Toronto Zoo's Valentine's Day campaign. Subhabrata Moitra warns of the dangers of vaping during pregnancy for both mother and child. Professor of ageing and clinical psychology Joshua Stott breaks down the link between ADHD and shortened life expectancy. Producer Dani brings her grievances to the show.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:30) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1
• (11:56) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2
• (22:13) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 3
• (32:43) Paul Eastwick
• (44:03) Kathy Koch
• (55:02) Subhabrata Moitra
• (1:05:03) Joshua Stott
• (1:15:58) Producer Dani
• (1:26:18) Sign-off w/ Producer Dani

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