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The Science Behind Fetish & Kink Sep 05, 2017

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Get your ball-gag and whips ready... In this week's episode Byrne & Wade talk about the Science behind fetish & kink. Why do people have fetishes? Is it genetic, or is it a product of their experiences? What are the most common fetishes? And how do we collect data on something that nobody wants to talk about it? Enjoy!Become A Patron of the show here: https://www.patreon.com/Scigasmpodcast

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How Does Music Affect Your Brain? Aug 29, 2017

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In this episode Wade learns that Byrne has some deep dark secrets that is only brought out with the help of music. The guys also discuss what current research has revealed about how music impacts our brain's pleasure and reward centers, and how music could be an affordable and effective way to assist the language development of lower socio-economic children.Become a Patron for as little as $1 and help us continue to make questionably good episodes https://www.patreon.com/Scigasmpodcast

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Your Poo & You Aug 22, 2017

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In this shitty episode, Byrne and Wade discuss the Science of poo. The guys talk about how your stool can tell a lot about a your diet, health, and how exactly scientists go about measuring it and what one might look for in a good poo. They also discuss how further research into shit may be benefitial to our economy and how our lack of understanding of this field is costing billions.

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Gettin' Down with Cara Santa Maria Aug 22, 2017

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In this episode Byrne and Wade chat with the awesome Talk Nerdy host Cara Santa Maria. The three discuss everything; from her battle with mental illness and how her training in psychology has assisted her understanding of the condition, to what it's like to be a part of skepticism royalty as the new member of Skeptics Guide to the Universe. They even discuss Rasputin's alleged penis and Cara's ousting as an atheist to her Mormon family with all the usual laughs along the way.

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Science & Faith Part I with Vatican Astronomer Father Gabriele Gionti Jul 27, 2017

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This is the first of a two part where Byrne and Wade ask a series of questions to two Physicists about how their research into the workings of the Universe have influenced their belief, or lack thereof, in a god. In this episode the guys are joined by Vatican Astronomer/String Theorist Farther Dr. Gabriele Gionti.

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Science & Faith Part II with Professor Geraint Lewis Jul 27, 2017

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This is the second of a two part where Byrne and Wade ask a series of questions to two Physicists about how their research into the workings of the Universe have influenced their belief, or lack thereof, in a god. In this episode the guys are joined by Astrophysicist and author Professor Geraint Lewis.

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A Tale of Two Herpes Jul 23, 2017

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In this episode Wade discusses with Byrne about how mankind's inability to do what we have always dreamed, has resulted in the evolution of the Herpes Virus HSV1 & HSV2. The guys also discuss why our dirty habits are allowing them to cross over.

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Sci-gasm Answers your Questions Jul 21, 2017

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From communism to cancer to Einstein's performance in the bedroom. Byrne and Wade try to answer some questions sent in from our followers. How did we do? Leave a comment and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share your ideas and ask more questions!

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Can We Still Trust Science? with Professor Brian Nosek Jul 17, 2017

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6Byrne freaks out as he learns of a psychology paper that found less than 40% of psych studies can actually have their results repeated. Byrne begins to question the scientific method as well as his motives for creating a science podcast. In an attempt to help Byrne with his existential crisis, Wade decides to organise an interview with the lead author of the paper that is responsible for not only changing the face of psychology, but scientific research as a whole, Professor Brian Nosek.

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Being Highly Logical with the Logical Libertarian Jul 06, 2017

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In this episode Byrne and Wade put on their Spock ears and talk to the blogger and social media warrior the 'Logical Libertarian' about how one can be rational and skeptical with no formal Scientific training.

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