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Microdosing Psychedelics Feb 18, 2021

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Just a spoonful of mushrooms helps your day go down...but not even a spoonful, we are talking about 1/10th a normal dose - a microdose to use common vernacular. Welcome to the wild world of microdosing where taking just a tiny bit of a psychadelic per day...like your Vitamin C in the morning can fight off depression, anxiety and make you more productive! Seem too good too be true? Well maybe it is. Join us this episode on a journey of skepticism as we turn to the science to explain the phenomenon of microdosing and its supposed benefits.

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Virtual Reality Feb 15, 2021

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Once the sole intellectual property of the military and NASA, consumer virtual reality experiences have exploded in the last 10 years starting with the invention of the Oculus Rift. Well, the technology hasn't exactly exploded, more like...trickled. Today virtual reality is being used by almost every industry, from real estate to retail and even theatre art, so why doesn't everyone you know have a headset? We talk about some of the amazing things you can use VR for right now, where the technology is going, and why it isn't as popular as it could be.

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Nootropics Feb 11, 2021

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Lions Mane, L-Theanine, Modafinil, Electromagnetic Headbands? Welcome to the crazy bananas world of nootropics! Nootropics were made famous by silicon valley types in order to acquire that slight edge to get ahead, whether that edge was to be acquired by microdosing or coffee enemas didn't seem to matter as much as the justified means. Come with us today as we explore the world of biohacking and productivity drugs.

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THE NITTY GRITTY: Suzie Marlow Of Rogue Detection Teams On Training Rescue Dogs To Find Endangered Species Feb 10, 2021

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Rogue Detection Team's (a dog and the dog's bounder) travel around the world to assist researchers in finding endangered species such as: pangolin, wolf, cheetah, orca, spotted owl, and the pacific pocket mouse. These bounders form unique relationships with their dog charges and in this episode we learn about the special partnership and training you can have with your canine companion.

Suzie also wanted to add for the book recommendation a sick fantasy series: Kings of the Wyld.

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Alaska Feb 08, 2021

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Alaska is the only state that's land is 99% federally owned, it has North America's tallest mountain (Denali) and it's illegal to whisper to someone when they are about to shoot a mouse. Alaska is a unique state, with specific and interesting challenges, especially now that Biden is rolling out aggressive climate change plans for the long term goal of keeping the planet from warming...However, the Alaskan economy and culture is tied strongly into oil production. In this episode we explore stories of Alaska's past and future and how the state is reckoning with the potential loss of its greatest industry. Also lots of dog sledding talk.

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THE NITTY GRITTY: Michael Finkel Author Of A Stranger In The Woods About A Man Who Spent 27 Years Surviving Alone In The Forests Of Maine Feb 04, 2021

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On this episode of The Nitty Gritty, Noah talks to author and journalist Michael Finkel about his book "A Stranger In The Woods." The book is incredibly dope and thought provoking, it is about a man that survived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years.

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Michael: https://www.michaelfinkel.com/

Samurai Legends Feb 02, 2021

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The Japanese fuedal years were a savage period to live in. Many people fought and died in the disputes between powerful warlords called Shogun and the warriors that fought for them were known as Samurai. Samurai legend and culture still form much of the bedrock of Japanese culture. Today, we take a look at a few legendary samurai and their unique tales of courage, tragedy, honor and bravery.

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Shipwrecks Jan 28, 2021

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There's over 3 million shipwrecks worldwide and we've only explored 1% of them. Shipwrecks are attractive to many different organisms, from the actual fish that turn wrecks into reef habitats, to treasure hunters looking to pull billions of dollars worth of lost booty from the ocean floor. They can be graves and memorials to soldiers lost in war, and many shipwrecks have a cultural and historical significance that help us fill in the archeological record thousands of years in the past. In this episode we look at a few fascinating shipwrecks and their effects on society at large.

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THE NITTY GRITTY: Julie Laurin Of A Tiny World On Tardigrades, Microscopic Life, And The Twitch Science Community Jan 27, 2021

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On this episode of The Nitty Grirtty, Adam talks to Julie Laurin about all things microscopic and the mind blowing world of water bears and snow micro-organisms.

Julie Laurin is an artist and science communicator from Ontario, Canada. Last year Julie created a science project like none I’d ever seen before called A Tiny World where she shares videos of the microscopic world and its tiny inhabitants.

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JULIE (A Tiny World): https://atinyworld.org/