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  The scam artist trying to ruin Toronto 07.10.2026 51Min.

  On today’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when one of the coolest cities in the world - Toronto, finds itself at the centre of a scam artist who's trying to gain power (Brad Bradford aka Bradford Bradford).We also are talking about the 2026 Toronto Mayoral Election, Mamdani, why you should vote for Mayor Olivia Chow, what happens when right wing politicians latch on to right wing talking points to gain power, but have no plan for what happens after being elected. For Torontonians (you can find all information on how, when and where to vote here https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/) To leave us a message on your municipal elections, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://nowtoronto.com/news/toronto-water-union-tceu-local-416-pushes-back-bradford-25-per-cent-bill-cut/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/brad-bradford-wants-to-scrap-toronto-s-land-transfer-tax-for-some-some-say-the-math-doesn-t-add-up/article_9267d249-5857-46af-ac9b-b970a0803c1f.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Your brain on ACID (WE TOOK LSD!) 30.09.2026 44Min.

  On today’s episode, we’re talking about Acid, LSD and psychedelics! All the science on why it turns people vegetarian, why it trips your brain out and Greg’s recent acid trip… in the name of science! To leave us a message on acid, other drugs, or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/psilocybin-might-make-your-brain-live-in-the-moment/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10910-z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Psychology of “Never Enough” (RICH PEOPLE SUCK) 23.09.2026 1Std. 5Min.

  On today’s episode, we’re talking about… MONEY! Why does it feel like it’s never enough?! We get into research on the psychology of financial stress, how money changes people and why rich people are the worst. Also, does money buy happiness?To leave us a message on money, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23990553/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821911/https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1132491?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fhttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1118373109https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11238-021-09802-7https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Money-Beliefs-and-Financial-Behaviors%3A-Development-Klontz-Britt/3573bdf5c5eb307ab90c8b15a954b928c287deb2https://www.emerald.com/ijbm/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/IJBM-07-2025-0503/1383448/Social-comparison-financial-anxiety-and-financial?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/278025378_THE_WEALTHY_A_FINANCIAL_PSYCHOLOGICAL_PROFILEhttps://inomics.com/news/stealing-candy-from-children-paul-piff-and-team-win-2026-econ-ig-nobel-for-study-linking-social-class-to-bad-behavior-1555005 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are human penis sizes shrinking? 16.09.2026 52Min.

  We’re back! On today’s episode, we are talking about human penis size! What is the actual average? Why are human penises large? Also, we talk about pesticides, DDT and will penises even exist in the future?To leave us a message on ‘penis size’, topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://apple.news/A-5J44x5fQUKxDY2Afvocowhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Margit-Fischer https://apple.news/PA-i8UzKr6ykeNTdL027DTq https://www.science.org/content/article/how-big-average-penis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why bisexual guys are superior, biologically 09.09.2026 52Min.

  On today’s episode, we discuss Bisexual Men and Bisexuality. Are Bi-Men more evolutionary advanced, the genetic science and social-science behind homosexuality and bisexuality, and the harmful misconceptions around bisexuality, and MORE!To leave us a message on Bisexual Men / Bisexuality, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9220407/“On the Origin of Sex” by Lixing Sunhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336644/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737609/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3182741/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The “Number Go Up” Addiction 02.09.2026 53Min.

  We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the world at large. To leave us a message on 'Number Go Up' addiction, topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/224/6/jeb218289/237916/Neuroethology-of-number-sense-across-the-animalhttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1308141110https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054347/https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-social-media-harms-settlement-9.7320919https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Answering more of your unhinged questions! 29.07.2026 1Std. 7Min.

  On today’s episode, we answer your burning questions from the chat line! We get into all things Taylor Swift, The Odyssey, and whether adult camp is possible. Plus, are we in a relationship and of course… Rosalia!Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on topics you’re curious about or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE at https://www.asapscience.com/chatThis is our last Sidenote Podcast episode until September 2, 2026. So, until then - happy summer!For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The new eating disorder secretly destroying men 22.07.2026 1Std.

  On today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy’ lifestyle can be the culprit behind Bigorexia Nervosa. Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on Bigorexia, topics you’re curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/muscle-dysmorphia-anxiety-mens-mental-healthhttps://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12294503/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.726032/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244/#B7  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why music makes sex better 15.07.2026 51Min.

  On today’s episode, we go in on… what gets us in the mood! Specifically, do we like music on or off during sex, and the scents/smells, and spaces that turn us on. Listen to us debate Greg’s 10-hour sex playlist, what is too distracting in the bedroom and the science behind what gets everyone going! Check out Greg's 10-HOUR SEX PLAYLIST hereDrop us a message and tell us your sex music, topics you’re curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0183531https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1269820/fullhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38420176/https://emusicology.org/article/id/4640/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02802-4https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-007-9217-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling 08.07.2026 1Std. 1Min.

  On today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains!To leave us a message on brain rot or topics you would like to know about, or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09658211.2025.2521076#abstracthttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542271/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12998613/https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1454296.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10756502/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12329480/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/#B16-brainsci-15-00283 (edited)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Exposing your favourite influencers 01.07.2026 56Min.

  On today’s episode, we go in on Science Influencers!! We discuss how the culture of influencing has created misinformation, distrust of medical professionals and why you should be skeptical of all online influencers, including us!To leave us a message on influencers, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365041306_Science_communication_by_scientists_and_influencers_on_social_mediahttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mar.70106https://jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2405_2025_V02/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03855-2https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03143-zhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02966-6https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01771-zhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00933-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The truth about GAY CRUISING 24.06.2026 54Min.

  On today’s episode, we go in on Gay Cruising! We discuss everything, from the history of gay male public sex, to the first ever documented gay couple, to male and female gay cruising in the animal kingdom, and the stigma of all it! ACAB!To leave us a message on cruising, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3715033/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tearoom_Tradehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22012413/https://online.ucpress.edu/joae/article-abstract/5/1/95/198848/Queering-EdgeworkAn-Autoethnographic-Account-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext (edited) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Exposing the most corrupt politician in Canadian history 17.06.2026 1Std. 7Min.

  On today’s episode, we go in on DOUG FORD - THE MOST CORRUPT POLITICIAN IN CANADIAN HISTORY, who has been actively destroying our province, our city and our lives.Torontonians and Ontarians, PROTEST Doug Ford and his destructive policies at Ford Fest:Friday, June 19th, 2026, from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm at Thomson Memorial Park for Ford Fest 2026.Torontonians and Ontarians - to fill out your feedback regarding the Billy Bishop Airport Expansion, or to find your local MP, MPP and Councillors to contact them directly regarding Ford’s policies, feel free to use the following links:Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Survey): ** You have to scroll down to "How to participate" and then click the text that says ‘Completing the anonymous online survey’:https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/public-consultation-future-billy-bishop-toronto-city-airport Toronto City Councillors search:https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/MP (Member of Parliament) search:https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/enMPP (Member of Provincial Parliament) search:https://www.ola.org/en/members/currentMinister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature & Toronto-Danforth MP: The Honourable Julie Dabrusin - Email: [email protected] leave us a message on Doug Ford, Toronto, your local politics, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:Bill 97https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-97 Freedom of Information Acthttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-government-foi-disclosure-court-fight-9.7210887 Greenbelt Scandalhttps://l1nq.com/z1ruufg Healthcare Privatization Scandalhttps://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/doug-fords-destruction-of-public-healthcare-in-ontario/ https://ona.org/news/20250512-billions-nursing-agencies/ https://cupe.on.ca/five-years-into-ford-governments-privatization-of-hospital-services-longer-wait-times/ https://www.stopforprofithealthcare.ca/ Jet Scandal:https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2247685/yes-doug-ford-quebec-bought-private-jets-but-not-for-the-premiers-travels  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are we toxic? We took the test! 10.06.2026 1Std. 14Min.

  In today’s Sidenote episode we take the ultimate test to find out… are we toxic? Specifically, are we toxically masculine? UGH!We dive into 10 questions from a recent New Zealand Study that brought up some intense and important issues facing society, and ourselves! To leave us a message on toxic masculinity, or topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ To take the Toxic Masculinity test yourself - please visit https://shorturl.at/0iSzb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pop culture breakdown: Drake is gay, Couples Therapy, Half Man, Jeff Bezos, Obsession etc. 03.06.2026 56Min.

  In today’s episode, we get into another pop culture, gay ass conversation about Dr. Orna’s braid to Obsession (the movie) and everything in between, including Drake, Half Man, Bezos rocket explosion and more!To leave us a message on pop culture, or topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Opening up about our biggest insecurity: balding! 27.05.2026 47Min.

  On today's episode, we get into our biggest insecurity... going bald! We discuss the differences between male and female hair loss, Greg’s hair loss journey from topical treatments to snarky remarks, and we ask the question… are bald men hot? To leave us a message on hair loss, topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Episode Sources:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41431-022-01201-y https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-01490-8https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10358-1https://www.nature.com/nature-index/topics/l4/androgenetic-alopecia-management-strategieshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-05973-0https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32645251/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0162309595001301?via%3Dihubhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7037739/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39969294/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41762869/https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c01780https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0067https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0066https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0049https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0026https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cruise Ships: are they deadly? 20.05.2026 53Min.

  On today's episode, we get into cruise ships - the logistics of food and visitors, the specifics on disease spread on ships, the environmental risks for our oceans, port towns and finally, a reveal of which one of us had the time of their life on one.To leave us a message on cruise ships, cruising or anything Sidenote, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight 13.05.2026 50Min.

  On today’s episode, we get into Greg’s hyperfixation... bird watching! We discuss his recent bird-watching trip to Point Pelee, the odd history around birding, the dos and don'ts of being a good birder, and why he loves it so much.To join the 3rd Annual Spring Migration with AsapSCIENCE Birding Walk in Toronto's High Park on May 27, 2026, please visit https://highparknaturecentre.com/event/sp26-asapscience/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy! 06.05.2026 48Min.

  Today on Sidenote - we get into the shocking hype, data and science around red light therapy for hair loss and skincare. Scam or legit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why Do We Kiss? 29.04.2026 45Min.

  On today's episode, we get into why we kiss, do other species kiss, the history of kissing and how to be a better kisser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.