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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peptides: influencer scam, or legit science? 22.04.2026 44min

Peptides are having a moment! We discuss why they are everywhere online, and are they simply an influencer scam or legit science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LOOKSMAXXING 18.03.2026 51min

LOOKSMAXXING - what is it and why is it everywhere online right now? Today we get into the harsh reality of this online sub-culture and the science behind why this concept is bad for your body, mental health and self-esteem! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars 04.03.2026 1h

We got caught in a lie. So today we are going to explain the ways we have lied, why Greg can't stop exaggerating and how to spot if someone is cheating. We will also relate it to Mitch's time on Big Brother and to Survivor 50 + The Traitors. These shows use lying and manipulation in unique ways so we will explain that today as well. This episode is all about the science of lying.SOURCES:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7767987/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022096525001560?via%3Dihubhttps://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp///https://journalofcognition.org/articles/10.5334/joc.46https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/24/the-traitors-series-three-final-psychology-how-to-liehttps://people.eng.unimelb.edu.au/baileyj/papers/mafia-final.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constipation: are we all secretly backed up? 25.02.2026 45min

Constipation affects millions of people every day, and billions every year. The actual definition of constipation is complicated - and there are crazy ways to find out why you have it. It is linked to fibre, it is linked to water - but the most recent research states it could be linked to musculature? EITHER WAY today we will break down all the controversial science of constipation to get you MOVING (inside and out) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it? 18.02.2026 42min

Nipple sensitivity is a scientific mystery in many ways. There are few studies on it, but the the information that does exist is fascinating. It is more common in women, men and women can be both aroused or turned off by it and the physiology is extremely complicated. We disagree about how our nipples make us feel - so today this episode is all about ... NIPPLES!https://labs.la.utexas.edu/mestonlab/files/2014/10/2006-Levin-Meston.pdfhttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19997840/sensitive-nipples/https://books.google.ca/books?id=JHWHCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA587&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681990600674674https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030100820900046X?via%3Dihub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buttholes: how the anus made us human 11.02.2026 44min

Buttholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a tube? Having a mouth and an anus. It turns out our buttholes are potentially an integral part of our ability to evolve consciousness? What is going on here?Today we will explain the science of buttholes. We will explain how they work, some fascinating facts and also relate them to your life now - and how they evolved millions of years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE BACK and addressing the rumours ... 04.02.2026 50min

WE ARE BACK! We took two months off as things were rough. We didn't THINK we were keeping you guessing about the podcast ending, but I guess we were. This week we are ADDRESSING THE RUMOURS, while talking about heated rivalry, the emergence of science and why we love brazil.Check out our posting at asapscience.com/jobs - maybe you can help us out?And SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marijuana use, Rosalia's new album, our bickering = THE FINAL Q and A OF THE YEAR :) 10.12.2025 47min

Today is our final Q and A episode of the year. We like to gossip so it happens today. How is our "decreasing marijuana use" is going ... LOL - we go OFF on the new Rosalia album. We gossip like crazy about influencers and then decide why we have had such a hard time organizing this podcast. ALSO - we talk about our bickering, our relationship, and what is going to happen if we divorce ... ENJOY. FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR IS FULL OF TEA! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!? 03.12.2025 40min

Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO unbelievably important and fascinating - and of course as always ending with a rant about how we hate capitalism. If you have received a COVID vaccine - you likely got an immune boost that might actually help your body detect tumour cells. We explain it all today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to decrease your phone use! 26.11.2025 50min

We're all addicted to our phones - but how can we decrease our phone use? Even the word "addiction" could be part of why you are hooked. Today we break down the top scientific backed tips to GET OFF YOUR PHONE! Listen now and thank us later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOONING: why are people masturbating for hours at a time? 19.11.2025 48min

Gooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of our time. There is actually a lot of science about what is going on, and it can be very detrimental to your brain. Today you will learn about "gooning" "goon fuel" "feeding" and the "goon state" that many people are trying to achieve. Sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about this new internet phenomonen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it too late to solve climate change? ft. DAVID SUZUKI 12.11.2025 1h 13min

David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism, how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.This is an incredible conversation, that we were honoured to hear and we hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump vs. Science: are we screwed? ft. Dr. Nikki Maphis 05.11.2025 44min

Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen funding and taken away grants for scientists across America. This is a MUST listen podcast about the state of science in America. If he continues what he is doing, science will implode, medicine will implode, and hospitals will close - causing chaos. That could be his intention, but why? Today we talk to Dr. Nikki Maphis about what is going on, her personal relationship to this story - as well as her fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Optimism: the radical shift we need to survive ft. Dr. Shelby Riskin 22.10.2025 55min

Dr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery found in the soil underneath a newly developed Toronto park. Today we are going to talk about what was found, the history of wetlands, how they relate to the Climate Crisis and most importantly - how "Climate Optimism" may be the key to surviving the "Climate Crisis". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc. 15.10.2025 1h 1min

To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our reaction to "Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. The Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show (and how often Greg has cried to DtMF). Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. Why "One Battle After Another" made us fight. The new Rosalia announcement. And the constant dragging of gay people on halloween!!!Enjoy - back to science content next week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.