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The Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine Feb 02, 2023

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Vets have been around for a long time, but mainly to care for horses. When horse travel went away, guess who saved the profession? Dogs!

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Short Stuff: Bird Migration Feb 01, 2023

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Where are all those birds flying anyway? How do they decide? When do they do it? All of these questions, and more, are answered in this week's ep.

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Must We Suffer Emotional Pain? Jan 31, 2023

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It’s part of the human condition, to feel the pain of sorrow, loss, embarrassment. But isn’t it kind of weird that an overwhelming emotion can cause you physical discomfort or even pain? Turns out that depends on how you think about the mind and the body.

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Selects: Elephants: The Best Animals? Jan 28, 2023

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Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in this classic episode.

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How Attachment Theory Works Jan 26, 2023

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A theory in the field of psychology has become so pervasive, it’s generally taken on faith that it’s true. It says that how your parents respond to you during a short window in your infancy has lifelong effects on your personality. Could this be correct?

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Short Stuff: Adam's Apples and Throat Lumps Jan 25, 2023

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This week's short stuff is all about throat lumps and Adam's apples.

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Let's Talk About John DeLorean Jan 24, 2023

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John DeLorean: visionary, car maker extraordinaire, buyer of large amounts of cocaine, provider of time machine chassis. There is a lot to understand about John DeLorean so let’s get busy.

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Selects: How Game Shows Work Jan 21, 2023

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Join Josh and Chuck and a whole bunch of great people at the Gothic Theatre in Denver for this live show on game shows and their place in cultures around the world, recorded on June 28, 2018. You just come right on down, why don’t you?

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Toast: As in browned bread Jan 19, 2023

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Toast is bread that has been browned by heat. It's delicious. This is our ode to toast.

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Short Stuff: Women Pirates Jan 18, 2023

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The Golden Age of Pirates didn’t have just men floating on the high seas. Some women became very successful pirates and today you’ll learn about two of them.

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