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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The new eating disorder secretly destroying men
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...
Why music makes sex better
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...
BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling
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 t...
Exposing your favourite influencers
On today’s episode, we go in on Science Influencers!! We discuss how the culture of influencing has created misinformation, distrust of medical profes...
The truth about GAY CRUISING
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,...
Exposing the most corrupt politician in Canadian history
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 a...
Are we toxic? We took the test!
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...
Pop culture breakdown: Drake is gay, Couples Therapy, Half Man, Jeff Bezos, Obsession etc.
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, i...
Opening up about our biggest insecurity: balding!
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...
Cruise Ships: are they deadly?
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 f...
Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight
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...
The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy!
Today on Sidenote - we get into the shocking hype, data and science around red light therapy for hair loss and skincare. Scam or legit?
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Why Do We Kiss?
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!
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Peptides: influencer scam, or legit science?
Peptides are having a moment! We discuss why they are everywhere online, and are they simply an influencer scam or legit science?
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LOOKSMAXXING
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 be...
We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars
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 cheatin...
Constipation: are we all secretly backed up?
Constipation affects millions of people every day, and billions every year. The actual definition of constipation is complicated - and there are crazy...
Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it?
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 mo...
Buttholes: how the anus made us human
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 t...
WE'RE BACK and addressing the rumours ...
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....
Marijuana use, Rosalia's new album, our bickering = THE FINAL Q and A OF THE YEAR :)
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...
COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!?
Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vacci...
How to decrease your phone use!
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 brea...
GOONING: why are people masturbating for hours at a time?
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...
Is it too late to solve climate change? ft. DAVID SUZUKI
David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism...
Trump vs. Science: are we screwed? ft. Dr. Nikki Maphis
Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen fundin...
Climate Optimism: the radical shift we need to survive ft. Dr. Shelby Riskin
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...
The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc.
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 r...
Is AI slowly ruining science? YES - plz listen!
Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper...
How to fall asleep faster!
Sleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain...
What ACTUALLY Causes Autism? Tylenol, pollutants, screen time ...
Autism rates are on the rise - and right now in America Donald Trump claims the rise is due to Tylenol use during pregnancy. Other experts claim it ha...
How Concerts Are Replacing Church: BAD BUNNY REVIEW, LADY GAGA REVIEW, TATE MCRAE REWIEW etc....
The science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically...
Toxic masculinity and the "crisis of male culture" ft. YourFriendKevin
Today we are talking about working out, toxic masculinity and the crisis of male identity with "YourFriendKevin" aka. Kevin McDonald. As a popular twi...
HPV: the virus causing cancer in young people
The HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importa...
Coldplay CEO, Bieber, Zelda Announcement, Wimbledon and more hot gossip!
Today we are talking about the Coldplay CEO being fired, Bieber's new album, the Zelda announcement and Donkey Kong as well. We will update on Lorde,...
How love hacks your brain: obsession, jealousy and Love Island
Today we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why real...
Do you actually have consciousness?
Is human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring t...
Type A vs. Type B personality types: is it all BS?
Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality ty...
Pride 3.0: Grindr epidemic, why gay people exist, semen taste, and MUCH MORE
It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more...
The attention span epidemic: why you're so impatient now!
Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience...