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Coral Reefs and Conservation Biology Jan 22, 2015

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Dr. Joshua Drew, head of Columbia University’s Marine Conservation Biology program, joins us to talk about coral reefs, shark tooth swords, and what the book “JAWS” is really about. Featuring panelists Todd Barry, Julie Klausner, and Dave Hill. Hosted by Chris Duffy.

Sleep, Dreams, and Memory Jan 08, 2015

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Dr. Robert Stickgold is the head of Harvard's Center for Sleep and Cognition. In this episode, he tells comedians Myq Kaplan, Robert Woo, and Ken Reid about his groundbreaking work on how dreams can affect learning and memory. He also tells us about what happens when people with amnesia play Tetris. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

Neanderthal Bones Dec 10, 2014

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Live from the Boston Comedy Festival! Harvard's Dr. Terrence Capellini tells us about the evolution of the human skeleton, how to spot a cave man, and why we all have "pelvic girdles." Featuring panelists Ted Alexandro, Myq Kaplan, and Jo Firestone. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick. With a musical interlude, "Caveman Mousetrap" from the album "Please Be Seated" by Micah Sherman and Myq Kaplan.

Turkey Locomotion Nov 26, 2014

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It's a special Thanksgiving episode with Brown University's Dr. Thomas Roberts. He's the world's leading expert on turkey locomotion. Listen as Dr. Roberts talks turkeys on a treadmill, robot legs, and Thanksgiving with Zhubin Parang (writer for The Daily Show), Myq Kaplan (Netflix's "Small, Dork, and Handsome") and Jo Firestone (Broad City). Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

Marine Mammals and Dolphin Drugs Nov 19, 2014

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Live from the Bay Area Science Festival! Dr. Claire Simeone works at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA. She's the first scientist to study painkillers for dolphins and she helps comedians Myq Kaplan, Anna Drezen, and Nato Green learn all about her research on seals, whales, and other marine mammals. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick. This episode is sponsored by HotelTonight.

Science Outreach and Beauty Pageants Nov 05, 2014

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Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle is a leading science educator and biochemist. She's also the 2004 winner of the Miss Massachusetts pageant. In this episode, panelists Ken Reid, Christine Cuddy, and Kelly MacFarland try to guess what Erika does and then learn about her work expanding public understanding of science (and what it's like to be the only MIT grad to have ever competed in Miss America). Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

Live at the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival Oct 22, 2014

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Dr. Katie Hinde is the head of Harvard's Comparative Lactation Lab. That's a real thing. Panelists Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers), Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show), and Sarah Vowell (This American Life) try to guess what Dr. Hinde studies and learn about her work. Don't miss this hilarious discussion of nurture, nutrition, and how to milk a bat. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Recorded at the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in Brooklyn, NY. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

Vocal Cords Oct 09, 2014

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Dr. Thomas Carroll (Tufts) is a voice doctor who takes care of famous singers and studies how to maintain a healthy voice. A panel of three hilarious comics tries to guess what Dr. Carroll studies and learns about vocal cords, voice boxes, and what's wrong with The Godfather. Featuring Myq Kaplan (Netflix's "Small, Dork, and Handsome"), Jo Firestone (Punderdome 3000), and Ken Reid (TV Guidance Counselor). Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

Pigeon-Human Interactions Sep 24, 2014

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Dr. Colin Jerolmack (NYU) is a sociologist who studies pigeon-human interactions. He's traveled the world studying the ways that city dwellers interact with these ubiquitous birds. Comedians Anna Drezen, Emmy Blotnick, and Myq Kaplan learn about Colin's research, how pigeons attract a mate for life, and what lures some humans into the world of high-stakes pigeon races. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

Stem Cells Aug 27, 2014

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Dr. Jonathan Garlick is one of the world's leading experts on stem cells. In this episode, Dr. Garlick teaches comedians Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Anna Drezen about the science behind stem cells and their potential uses, what most people get wrong in the stem cell debate, and the grossest way to wallpaper a room. This episode even features a rap about dentistry! Hosted by Chris Duffy. Technical direction by Kevin Brunswick.

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