
Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 417 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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This episode comes from a conversation with the Director of Life Sciences here at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
His research focuses on hibernation! Why do animals do it? What's the difference between say... torpor and taking a nap? Could h... more
Today, I sit down with Andrew Kerr, head of the Dale Etheridge Planetarium in Las Vegas!
Andrew is an astronomer and physicist who received his PhD for his work on the Gravito-Electromagnetic Effect and the Cosmological Constant.
In this episo... more
Today I'm at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville speaking with Kimberly Sheldon all about dung beetles!
Kim studies the patterns and processes that determine the distribution of species and use this information to predict impacts of anthropogen... more
Today I'm learning about virtual education and how technology is helping teach students about otherwise complex topics.
Shalaunda Reeves holds a PhD in curriculum and instruction and her research interests focus on how people learn in virtual envir... more
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Host goes from professional podcaster to “heady stoned sounding idiot” when they discuss dmt and their journeys… it really is a shame to devalue the importance of science and dmt’s relationship. There’s enough of that trope out there… move on. Wish he didn’t derail so much of his interview with Andrew and the work he is doing.
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I absolutely love this podcast. It hits so many different audiences with science, comedy, philosophy, psychedelics and a wide variety of topics. Extremely informative podcast in a very engaging and digestible way. Some podcast have great information but told in such a way that can become boring or sleep inducing. Shane Mauss has nailed conveying wide and deep talks in a fun way that makes you want to listen to the next episode immediately. Thank you Shane for committing to doing this for us and ... more
This podcast, led by Shane Mauss, holds such insightful and valuable information. An incredible collection of entertaining conversations with a variety of scholars. Delivered in a easy to understand and listen to format.
Shane you are an inspiration and phenomenal role model with all of your creativity and imperfections, for me and for so many others I am sure. Thank you truly!
Awesome podcast to laugh, learn and dive deeper into subjects your curious or may not have even known you were curious... more










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