David opens with top stories: An $88,000 Cheeto; and Cross-border egg smuggling. A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. Conspiracy theory expert Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and outlines the ingredients for authoritarian stew. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Professor Randall Hansen explains what happened with the unexploded ordinance under a Paris train station. Dr. Harriet de Wit answers David's questions as to whether drinking together is more fun. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the show for Sex, Et Cetera and goes over the do's, don’ts, and the what-on-earth-were-you-thinking's of dating apps. Finally, cybersecurity expert Francis Syms and David discuss dystopian ways people are using AI: as therapists, and to create a fake you.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:54) $88,000 Cheeto
• (05:31) Cross-border egg smuggling
• (09:59) Jamie Lee Matthias
• (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1
• (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2
• (39:49) Randall Hansen
• (49:49) Dr. Harriet de Wit
• (59:49) Samantha Bitty
• (1:09:49) Francis Syms
• (1:18:47) Sign-off

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David calls his mom, and covers top stories: An orange cone epidemic in New Zealand; and Japanese employers calling people's parents. Sara Dommer outlines her study on why we cheat ourselves. Relationship coach Dawn Smith and David celebrate the benefits of going to bed angry. Media personality Caitlin Green on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus discusses Lady Gaga's engagement "ring", a new app, and someone who felt abandoned by their friends having kids. (Hear Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Dr. Chelom Leavitt shares how to feel less lonely in your marriage or relationship. Finally, Kristine Seguin, owner of Axel "Biggie Smalls" a once mega-chonker cat explains how she opened The Big House Sanctuary for overweight cats.

Segments:

• (00:00) Cold Open with Clara Cooper
• (00:59) Introduction
• (03:18) Orange cone epidemic in New Zealand
• (06:31) Japanese employers calling parents
• (09:59) Sara Dommer
• (19:59) Dawn Smith pt. 1
• (29:59) Dawn Smith pt. 2
• (39:59) Caitlin Green pt. 1
• (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2
• (59:49) Dr. Chelom Leavitt
• (1:09:49) Kristine Seguin
• (1:18:54) Sign-off

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David makes an exciting announcement about the show and then does top stories: Citigroup's $81 trillion "inputting error"; and A regrettable sex parlor bust. Science man Dan Riskin joins David for The Science Appliance and explains how you should trust your gut. Criminology professors Dr. Eric Piza and Dr. Brandon Welsh reveal whether CCTV cameras really deter crime significantly. Psychology student Hyewon Yang tells us whether our friends know if we're ready for love.

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Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:41) Citigroup's $81 trillion error
• (06:26) Regrettable sex parlor bust
• (09:13) Dan Riskin
• (23:06) Dr. Eric Piza and Dr. Brandon Welsh
• (32:36) Hyewon Yang
• (42:06) Sign-off

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Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Olivia Breedin explains the science of sexual afterglow. Aubrey – the owner of viral golden retriever Senior Boy Bruce – shares everything you need to know about the lovable dog. Finally, Dr. Kelsey Lucca answers whether babies know right from wrong.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (001:50) Kyle Conlon
• (13:37) Olivia Breedin
• (22:08) Aubrey Turner
• (32:53) Dr. Kelsey Lucca
• (43:20) Sign-off

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The show begins with Conspiracy Corner and Nathan Radke. David and Nathan discuss whether or not we are living in a simulation. Step aside, Sleeping Beauty! (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) Then, social-personality psychologist William Chopik shares how after years of remote work, everyone has forgotten how to behave in the office. Finally, Noémie Viens connects perfectionists and sexual wellbeing.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:52) Nathan Radke pt. 1
• (11:13) Nathan Radke pt. 2
• (22:56) William Chopik
• (34:54) Noémie Viens
• (43:53) Sign-off

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The show opens with evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin on The Science Appliance. David and Dan discuss how angry men are dumb, the science of interspecies animal friendship, and art and dark themes. After that, Dr. Erica Pensini gives us the latest in slime science.

Segments:

• (00:00) Intro
• (01:54) Dan Riskin pt. 1
• (13:21) Dan Riskin pt. 2
• (24:52) Dan Riskin pt. 3
• (37:14) Dr. Erica Pensini
• (46:24) Sign-off

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It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy kicks off the show. David and Carmi cover Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough and a Google Maps naming gaffe. Dr. Gwinyai Masukume explains how major sporting events can influence birth patterns across the globe. Ching (Margo) Lee from Hong Kong Polytechnic University provides the scoop on an AI-enabled smart jacket.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:54) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (12:39) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (23:09) Dr. Gwinyai Masukume
• (34:40) Ching (Margo) Lee
• (42:53) Sign-off

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The program opens with Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight. The conversation spills into Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld as he and David discuss strategies for fighting well with your significant other. Finally, new hot-sauce related Guinness Record holder Mike Jack describes his recent accomplishment.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:02) Dr. Sarah Dermody
• (12:51) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
• (21:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
• (31:55) Mike Jack
• (40:41) Sign-off

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