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  • Everyone's Hooking Up At Work - July 25, 2025

    Everyone's Hooking Up At Work - July 25, 2025
    Jul 26 2025
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders the privacy implications of new online age verification rules that came into effect in the UK today. Mia de Graaf and Julia Pugachevsky from Business Insider explain that everyone is hooking up at work – even bosses – and how HR departments should handle it. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik from Harvard Medical School describes how an injury to specific brain connections might explain some people's criminal behavior. Career coach Bill Hoogterp says that billionaires, politicians, and CEOS are ambitious but also lazy. Noah Cappe joins the program for Noah vs. The Unknown to tell David all about the ancient ruins of Puma Punku. Professor of writing Dr. Ryan Leack raises the question: Can AI think? Career coach Kolby Goodman reveals that Gen Z has regrets: 1 in 4 say they wish they hadn't gone to college or picked a higher-paying industry. Professor of sustainable enterprise ⁠Dr. Andrew Hoffman⁠ discusses ⁠rethinking how we teach MBAs⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Mia de Graaf & Julia Pugachevsky (19:59) Dr. Isaiah Kletenik (29:59) Bill Hoogterp (39:49) Noah Cappe (49:49) Dr. Ryan Leack (59:49) Kolby Goodman (1:09:49) Dr. Andrew Hoffman (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • An App For Women - July 24, 2025

    An App For Women - July 24, 2025
    Jul 25 2025
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Man smuggles 14 toucans stashed in his Volkswagen dashboard; and Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower on toll road. On It's Time for Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: New research says AI search causes massive drop in search clicks; A new study just upended AI safety; Ring reintroduces video sharing with police; and Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158 year-old company. Media personality Caitlin Green joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus to discuss Tea, the viral women-only app and an update on the Astronomer CEO kiss-cam cheating scandal. Dr. Treena Orchard explains why in-person dating is making a comeback, and why Gen Z is struggling with it. Tony Five comes back for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Travel content creator Anthony St. Clair reveals that his family travels full-time and how he saves money on trips. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Treena Orchard (59:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (1:09:49) Anthony St. Clair (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • AI Lovers, Don't Judge - July 23, 2025

    AI Lovers, Don't Judge - July 23, 2025
    Jul 24 2025
    London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police arrest man accused of running a fake embassy. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Agricultural economics professors Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas and Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Taylor discuss how consumers prefer self-checkout when buying stigmatized products. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld on the topic of resilience. On Vet Talk – or is it Pet Talk? – Dr. Cliff Redford tells David what TV shows your pet prefers and ponders whether electronic litter boxes and dog-washing machines are safe. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Kenneth DeMarree (19:59) Dr. Neil McArthur (29:59) Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas & Dr. Rebecca Taylor (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025

    Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025
    Jul 23 2025
    With news you probably can't use, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David cover: Brain surgeon who lost a £14m snowmobile holiday crash claim after his text messages were read in court; and Coldplay kiss cam joke branded 'tone deaf' as Stroke Association issues apology. Dr. Andrea Vial explains that the ideal leader isn't hyper-masculine, rather that people shows preference for androgynous traits. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson discusses a top scientist's new UFO report and how the academic community responds to reports of UFOs/UAPs. Therapist ⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese chats about love bombing – how to spot it and when it can be problematic. Tony Five returns to the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology researcher Dr. Daniel Waldeck reveals how to protect your mental health from a passive-aggressive narcissist. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr. Erich D. Jarvis educates us as to why scientists are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant, and fungal species in the US. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Dr. Andrea Vial (19:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (29:59) Laurel Roberts-Meese (39:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Daniel Waldeck (59:49) Dr. Grant Shields (1:09:49) Dr. Erich Jarvis (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025

    Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025
    Jul 22 2025
    Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer reveals much about school lunches and community, the French way. Psychology professor Dr. Geoff MacDonald shares his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it. Dr. Ray Garza tells us that daughters who feel more attractive report stronger, more protective bonds with their fathers. Mediologist Mohit Rajhans questions whether AI can convey emotions and be a good companion or therapist and how Gen Z is working with social media. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that ⁠common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Michelle Ann Abate (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle (29:59) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer (39:49) Dr. Geoff MacDonald (49:49) Dr. Ray Garza (59:49) Mohit Rajhans (1:09:49) Dr. Carey Fitzgerald (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Black Holes, Merged - July 18, 2025

    Black Holes, Merged - July 18, 2025
    Jul 19 2025
    Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. Astrophysicist Dr. Maya Fishbach briefs us on the detection of the largest black hole merger yet. Media personality Caitlin Green – who co-hosts The Jan Arden Podcast – covers the tech CEO who was caught cheating on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Marketing professor Dr. Caleb Warren gives David a guide to the things all cool people have in common. Evolutionary biologist Dieter Lukas explains that alpha males are actually pretty rare among our fellow primates. Psychology professor Dr. Kiley Hamlin reveals that even newborn babies can tell the difference between kind and unkind behavior. Marketing lecturer Melise Panetta illuminates how Gen Z's entry into the workplace is being affected by AI. Tourism and hospitality management professor Dr. Karen P.S. Tan shares why so many workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they've earned. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Maya Fishbach (19:59) Caitlin Green (29:59) Dr. Caleb Warren (39:49) Dieter Lukas (49:49) Dr. Kiley Hamlin (59:49) Melise Panetta (1:09:49) Dr. Karen Tan (1:19:15) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • What's With Medieval Health Influencers? - July 17, 2025

    What's With Medieval Health Influencers? - July 17, 2025
    Jul 18 2025
    Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray and a chicken in Key West, FL. History professor Dr. Meg Leja explains how medieval medicine was smarter than you might think, and how it was weirdly similar to TikTok trends of today. Professor of sustainable enterprise Dr. Andrew Hoffman discusses rethinking how we teach MBAs. Tony Five and David accept advice based on their dreams during Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). On It's Time For Technology Time, tech industry expert Carmi Levy goes over the following stories: Facebook privacy practices the focus of a $8 billion trial targeting Zuckerberg; OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome; Experts warn that 'Smishing' scams are likely rising because of AI; and xAI and Grok apologize for 'horrific behavior'. Comedian Natalie Norman brings up the abrupt and unexpected signs that you're getting older. Medical sociology professor Tarani Chandola describes how 'anxious Mondays' are linked to long-term stress and heart health risks in older adults. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Dr. Meg Leja (19:59) Dr. Andrew Hoffman (29:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (59:49) Natalie Norman (1:09:49) Tarani Chandola (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Ancient Anunnaki - July 16, 2025

    The Ancient Anunnaki - July 16, 2025
    Jul 17 2025
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Nurse commutes 5,000 miles for work; and Court rejects drug dealers' claim that drugs, weapons, and cash found at their home wasn't theirs. On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David discuss the ancient Anunnaki. Psychology and neuroscience researcher ⁠Gabriela Fernández-Miranda⁠ ⁠sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories⁠. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex toy company ⁠LELO⁠ and chat about sex myths. Tony and David descend into commenting on the unbearable weight of government bureaucracy. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld speaks to the unsung heroes that changed our lifes. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (29:59) Gabriela Fernández-Miranda (39:49) Amandine Ranson & Tony Five (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min