Podcasts by Just Na Science

Avoid Being Scammed by the Wellness Industry with Special Guest Dr. Bernie Garrett from 2021-07-20T13:00

The wellness industry makes more money than the pharmaceutical industry. Don't believe me? I didn't believe myself until we spoke with Dr. Bernie Garrett who has a new book The New Alchemists, avai...

New Species of Early Humans Discovered! (We Think) from 2021-07-13T13:00

A new, relatively intact human skull from China was analyzed recently and the results are.. promising. Some scientists think we found a new species but others aren't so sure. While we wait for t...

SUMMER BREAK! Let's Revisit the Theory of Evolution (Season 1 Episode 2) from 2021-07-06T13:00

We're on summer break this week (plus my brother just got married) so no new episode today. But, next week we're talking again about evolution so we thought this would be a good opportunity to d...

Plant Myths with Special Guest Dr. Vikram Baliga Host of Planthropology Podcast! from 2021-06-29T13:00

I know nothing about plants but luckily I know someone who does! Dr. Baliga is a lecturer at Texas Tech University and is also the host of the (amazing) podcast Plathropology which you can find ...

Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA Expression from 2021-06-22T13:00

This week we're setting up a concept for a future episode. Epigenetics and genetics are complicated topics so we wanted to introduce them now before tackling other myths and misconceptions like ...

500 Follower Bonus Episode: Tips on Making a Podcast from 2021-06-15T13:00

We recently hit 500 Followers on Twitter recently and so I promised I would do an episode on making a podcast. Thank you so much to everyone who followed us on social media, we really appreciate...

Random Myths Everyone Has Heard But Aren't Actually True from 2021-06-08T13:00

Everyone knows these myths but are they true? This week we're talking about myths like bulls hating the color red, women syncing their menstrual cycles, giving babies alcohol for teething, and h...

Deepfakes and the Growing Problem of Convincing Misinformation from 2021-06-01T13:00

Videos can be really convincing. But what happens when the news report you're watching isn't real? Or the interview you heard about was faked? This isn't a conspiracy theory or something in the ...

Viral COVID Magnet Challenge is a Fail! Plus a Potentially Lethal COVID Cure from 2021-05-25T13:00

There have been some recent changes to CDC guidelines about wearing masks and social distancing. In this episode we provide an update about COVID and some new conspiracy theories and a potential...

How Are Scientific Articles Published? from 2021-05-18T13:00

Did you know I'm a published researcher? That's right, I have my name on at least 6 published scientific studies and at least 1 book chapter. So this week, we're going to talk a little bit about...

Myths Our Moms Told Us Growing Up from 2021-05-11T13:00

This past weekend was Mother's Day here in the US, so we decided what better way to celebrate how great our moms are than by sharing the craziest myths they told us growing up. This week we're t...

The Origins of the Autism Vaccine Myth with Special Guest Kurt Eichenwald from 2021-05-04T13:00

We always wonder how myths and misconceptions start but in this episode we finally have an answer. We get to speak with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Payne award winner, former senior writer for t...

Even More Food Myths You Probably Believe from 2021-04-27T13:00

We have a thing for food so naturally we're talking about even more food myths you probably believe (or at the very least heard). We're talking more about the science behind these myths so there...

Do the COVID Vaccines Have Stem Cells in Them? Kind of. from 2021-04-20T13:00

Stem cells are a controversial topic but one we think is really important to discuss and understand. There's also reports that the COVID vaccines use stem cells so we thought it was important to...

Is Pregnancy Brain Real or Born from a Myth? from 2021-04-13T13:00

It's spring time which means people are reproducing like rabbits! Wait, no. That's actual rabbits. Humans reproduce all year. If you are pregnant, will be soon, or was at some point, you might h...

Spring Break! from 2021-04-06T13:00

We're on spring break this week so I figured I'd share some questions that plague me every day. We'll be back next week (Apr 13, 2021) talking about pregnancy brain!

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10 Crazy Science Myths (And One That’s True) from 2021-03-30T13:00

There are some wild and crazy science myths out there - some we never heard of. Most of these myths have some outdated science or technology behind them but they’re still believed today. Surpris...

Is Your Microwave Killing You? No. It's not. from 2021-03-23T13:00

There are a TON of myths surrounding your favorite pizza roll heater: the microwave oven. In this podcast episode we look at some of the more common and pervasive myths and misconceptions like: ...

COVID Questions Answered: Vaccine Side Effects, Warm Weather, and More from 2021-03-16T14:43:07

Now that the coronavirus vaccine is being distributed to millions of people, will life return to pre-pandemic conditions? Will we need COVID vaccine booster shots? What about new and emerging si...

Would You Eat Laboratory Grown Meat? from 2021-03-09T14:00

Laboratory grown meat is coming whether you want it or not. Plant based synthetic meat like Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger are already on the shelves and are a hit! But some people don't bu...

Are There Heavy Metals in Baby Food? This Might Surprise You from 2021-03-02T14:00

This is an odd episode for us. Normally, we debunk these types of videos but this time we're debunking something totally different. We're asking the question: is the FDA and food companies keepi...

Myths About Your Own Body (the Human Body) from 2021-02-23T14:00

You've lived in your own body for your whole life, but there are tons of things about it you don't know. But then there are things you think you know, but don't actually. In this podcast episode...

Stop Searching for Your Soulmate: Myths About Love and Relationships from 2021-02-16T14:00

Valentine’s Day was February 14, but just because it already passed doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it! This week, we’re taking a look at some of the most common relationship myths and even giv...

Answering Important Questions About the Coronavirus Vaccine from 2021-02-09T14:00

The coronavirus vaccine has been given to millions of people in the US already, but many people still have a ton of questions. What happens if I miss a dose? Is it vegan? Why has the rollout bee...

Is Bigfoot Real? Science Might Have an Answer from 2021-02-02T14:00

There have been over 5,000 Bigfoot sightings in the US. With so many people claiming to have seen it (or one of the many supposed Bigfoots), it's certainly worth looking into. But what does scie...

Are 5G Networks Dangerous to Our Health? from 2021-01-26T14:00

5G networks are here for many of us. But that hasn't stopped a number of lawsuits claiming dangerous health hazards from cellphone radiation. But does radiation from cellphones cause cancer and ...

The Dirty Secret Behind the Clean Thirteen with Amanda Hookom, RDN, CPT from Hookom on Health from 2021-01-19T14:00

Buying food can be really stressful and difficult. Making sure you're getting enough fruits and vegetables is tiring. At least for me it is. Plus, there's soo many myths and misconceptions surro...

New Year, New Coronavirus: New Coronavirus Mutation from 2021-01-12T14:00

There are new coronavirus strains ready to make the New Year a problem. We answer some important questions like "will the coronavirus vaccines work on the new strain?", "where did these strains ...

Science on the Big Screen from 2021-01-05T14:00

Science in TV and movies can make for really interesting plot points and story lines. But is the science we see on the screen factual or are they just ways to make a character or event seem legi...

Top 10 Discoveries of 2020 from 2020-12-29T14:00

It’s that time of the year where people create their “top of 2020” lists and we’re no different. In this podcast episode we discuss our favorite discoveries of the year. Some of the things we me...

Did Our Government Fake the Moon Landing? from 2020-12-22T14:00

Earlier this week China's moon rover landed on Earth with samples of moon rocks, the first in a few decades. But with this incredible accomplishment you can hear the voices echoing over the inte...

Men and Women Have Different Brains. But Does it Matter? from 2020-12-15T14:00

Have you heard that men are more rational and women are more emotional? Maybe that men have better visuospatial skills than women? There are a lot of ideas and misconceptions about how the brain...

Are the Lines Created by Planes Chemtrails? No, But They're Still Harmful from 2020-12-08T14:00

Look up at the sky and you'll see white streaks as planes fly by. But to some, those clouds left behind the plane aren't harmless. There's speculation that there is a super secret government pla...

Do We Really Have a Sixth Sense? Yes, But Not How You Think from 2020-12-01T14:00

It’s common knowledge that we have five senses. But is that all we have? People make mention of a sixth sense all the time. In this podcast episode we explore the idea of the sixth sense and dis...

What is a RNA Vaccine and Are They Safe? Here's the Latest from 2020-11-24T14:00

Another week, another podcast episode about vaccines. There's so many myths and misconceptions surrounding the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines that we had to cover them. Topics in ...

Does Vitamin C Actually Help With Immunity? Here's What the Research Says from 2020-11-17T14:00

It's flu season which means you can't open your computer without being told to consume 90 glasses of orange juice a day to get all the Vitamin C your body can handle. But does Vitamin C actually...

2020 Election: The Fight to Save Science from 2020-11-10T14:00

The 2020 Presidential Election has come and gone and as many scientific and environmental groups had hoped, Joe Biden won. To celebrate such a historic win, we thought it would be fun to discuss...

Why Are Children So Creepy? It's Because of the Uncanny Valley from 2020-11-03T14:00

Halloween might have passed but we still wanted to get in on the fun! This week we're looking at the idea of why are kids so creepy? This was a listener suggestion from Chris W. so thank you ver...

Will the Flu Vaccine Cause More COVID-19 Cases? Here's What the Experts Say from 2020-10-27T13:00

Flu season is officially here which means all the anti-vaxxers will be crawling out from their disease ridden holes to tell us how unsafe vaccines are. Some have been citing a study that suggest...

What's It Like Planning a Wedding During a Pandemic? (Bonus) from 2020-10-20T13:00

Lauren and I got married this past weekend (16Oct2020)! We’re exhausted from the wedding so we’re taking a break this week. We didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so we recorded what our expe...

Is Donating Your Old Clothes an Effective Recycling Strategy? You Might Not Like the Answer from 2020-10-13T13:08:36

Have you ever donated clothes into one of those big drop off containers? Do you know if those clothes were ever sent to a family who needed them? In this episode we talk about some of the myths ...

2020 Nobel Prize Awarded for the Discovery of a Liver Destroying Virus from 2020-10-06T13:00

The Nobel Prize is a monumental achievement and is awarded yearly in six different disciplines (chemistry, physics, medicine or physiology, literature, peace, and economics). This year's recipie...

Did Early Humans Evolve Into Mermaids? Documentary Provides Answers from 2020-09-29T13:00

Are mermaids real, and if so, what drove their evolution? In this episode we examine the 2011 documentary Mermaids: The Body Found and explain what is legit and what you should be skeptic...

Why Sucking the Venom from a Snake Bite Doesn't Work; Do This Instead from 2020-09-22T13:00

You get bit by a snake, your first reaction is: try and suck the venom out? Catch the snake that bit you? Run around panicking that you just got bit? If you answered yes or any of these then you...

Life on Venus is a Real Possibility, New Discovery Suggests from 2020-09-15T13:00

A research paper published yesterday (14Sep2020) claims phosphine gas is present in the clouds of Venus. Here on Earth the only sources of phosphine gas are microbes, geochemistry, and manufactu...

Doctors Are Telling Patients to Go Outside During the Pandemic and it May Help with Depression from 2020-09-08T13:04:14

Depression can affect anyone and can be a serious mental health issue. During the global pandemic and other once in a lifetime events we've seen more people reporting symptoms of depression. But...

Metabolism and Weight Loss Myths with Dietitian Amanda Hookom from Hookom on Health from 2020-09-01T13:00

Almost half of all Americans tried to lose weight in the past year. But with so many health and nutrition myths and misconceptions, it's hard to know what to believe. In this podcast episode we ...

With Fear of a Second COVID-19 Wave Should Children Return to School? from 2020-08-25T13:00

Summer is coming to a close and many teachers and families still don't know what school will look like this fall. In this podcast episode we provide a brief COVID-19 update, talk about an intere...

Are Humans Naturally Violent? What the Research Says from 2020-08-18T13:00:37

Last episode Lauren and I discussed our thoughts on whether or not humans are naturally violent. We even shared some anecdotal evidence as well. This week, we see what the research and experts s...

Are Humans Naturally Violent? A Scientist and a Teacher Debate from 2020-08-11T13:00:17

If you watch the news, read the paper, or just browse Twitter; you will undoubtedly find some coverage of protests, riots, crime, and other acts of violence. With all of the current tensions and...

Is Monogamy Natural for Humans? Marriage Research Says Maybe from 2020-08-04T13:01:35

Lauren and I decided to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19. But while talking about the wedding, we started discussing monogamy and human evolution of it. In this podcast episode we discuss an...

Why Do You Make the Medical Decisions You Do? Doctor Tayla Miron-Shatz Explains from 2020-07-28T13:03:31

There is so much going on in the world of science and medicine. Coronavirus cases continue to climb in the US while pharmaceutical companies race to find a treatment and vaccine. But as with any...

Coronavirus Is Still a Thing from 2020-07-21T13:10:42

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise every day in the US. In this week's podcast episode, we give some updates on the coronavirus and also discuss some of the possible reasons why Amer...

Are Dinosaurs from the Movies Accurate to Real Life? Not really from 2020-07-14T13:00

Everybody loves dinosaurs. I mean, who hasn’t seen every Jurassic Park movie? But, are the dinosaurs shown in the movie close to what dinosaurs were really like? In this podcast episode...

Are You Right-Brained or Left-Brained? The Answer Might Surprise You from 2020-07-07T13:00

Have you ever taken a Buzzfeed quiz to see which side of your brain is dominant? Maybe someone told you that you're so right brained. The truth about brain dominance is that it's half true. This...

COVID-19: 6 Months Later from 2020-06-30T13:00

The Sars-COV-2 coronavirus has been a worldwide issue for 6 months now. We thought it would be interesting to talk about what we learned in the past half year, COVID-19 updates from different st...

Pregnancy: That Doesn't Go In There (And How Paternity Tests Work) from 2020-06-23T13:00

It was recently Father's Day here in the United States so we thought it would be fun to answer some confusing pregnancy questions from Yahoo Answers and talk about how paternity tests work! Listen

Teaching Science in the Bible Belt Featuring Science Teacher Timothy Tanner from 2020-06-16T13:00

We wouldn’t be a very good educational podcast if we never talked about education. Our guest Tim Tanner, a science teacher in Mississippi, talks to us about some of the challenges about teaching...

Are We Living in a Computer Simulation? We Aren't Sure from 2020-06-10T11:05

You've seen the Matrix. You've seen posts on social media about "glitches in the matrix". You may have even experienced one for yourself! But is there any truth to this? Well, honestly we have n...

What Happens in Space, Stays in Space with Guest Kim Mancharia of TruSat from 2020-06-03T13:00

In honor of SpaceX's successful landing at the International Space Station, we interviewed Kim Mancharia. She serves as the community manager for TruSat, an open...

Debunking the Viral Video Plandemic from 2020-05-26T13:00

Earlier in May a video was released about how the coronavirus pandemic was man-made and this scientist (Judy Mikovits)  was being suppressed and all this other stuff. There's a bunch of thi...

Data Doesn't Lie, Right? But It Can Be Misleading! With Special Guest, Economist Jon Schwabish from 2020-05-19T13:00

I've heard the phrase "data doesn't lie" or "numbers don't lie" more times than I can count. But, as we discuss in this podcast episode; numbers, graphs, figures - they can all be manipulated. O...

Why Do We Believe in Pseudoscience? With Special Guest, PhD Candidate Itamar Shatz from 2020-05-12T13:00

Ever wondered why people believe in the craziest pseudoscience? We did too, so we got some answers! Our podcast guest this week, Itamar Shatz, is a PhD student at Cambridge University studying p...

COVID Treatment Hope; Explaining How Different Treatments May Work from 2020-05-05T13:00

This podcast episode we're talking about some of the potential treatments that are being studied to treat COVID-19. While there are no approved treatments yet, a ton of work and research is bein...

How Can You Use Science to Improve Your Happiness? Featuring Special Guest Sarah Gregg from 2020-04-28T13:00

This podcast episode we talk with Sarah Gregg, an expert on adjusting your mindset and using the flow method to find happiness. We talk about the "happiness threshold" (the point at which making...

How to Flatten the COVID Curve with Special Guest Dr. Jennifer Variste from 2020-04-21T13:00

We're very lucky to have Dr. Jennifer Variste, a pediatrician from Houston, Texas with us in this episode. She explains the difference between social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine. ...

Astronomy vs Astrology: Only One is a Real Science from 2020-04-14T13:00

We were supposed to talk about the differences between astronomy and astrology, but we somehow got sidetracked and talked astrology, ghosts, and some other stuff. There's not much real science i...

COVID-19 Before the Apex from 2020-04-07T13:00

We talk with two individuals with coronavirus in NYC; a 29 year old female healthcare worker and a 28 year old male first responder. They walk us through what it's like to have COVID-19, how the...

Slaying the Tiger King; Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Curator Emily McCormack Gives Inside Information from 2020-04-01T13:00

The head curator of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Emily McCormack, discusses the Netflix show Tiger King with us and talks about what the producers left out. We also discuss what a real sanc...

Dethroning the Tiger King; What Are Real Animal Sanctuaries Are Like from 2020-03-31T13:00

The Tiger King is Netflix's hot show during the COVID-19 quarantine. We discuss some of the issues with Joe Exotic, his "zoo" and what a real sanctuary is after looking at some memes of course. ...

Learning from Women in Science with Special Guest, PhD Candidate Julia Ravey from 2020-03-24T13:00

March is Women's History month and we are thrilled to announce our first guest ever - PhD candidate, Julia Ravey!  Learn why "listening to your heart" is nonsense and her research on Alzhei...

Quarantine and Chill from 2020-03-23T20:00

On 21Mar2020 we did our second Livecast on Castbox talking COVID-19 news. Listen to our full, unedited discussion as we talk updated case numbers, potential treatments, social distancing, and mo...

Coronapocalypse 2020 from 2020-03-17T16:03:54

This podcast episode we're talking about COVID-19 and the coronapocalypse. Some highlighted talking points are: school closures, self-quarantine, number of cases, and prevention methods. This is...

How Owning an Exotic Pet Can Lead to Another Pandemic from 2020-03-10T13:00

Viral outbreaks like COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus), SARS,  MERS; they all started in animals. Social media use promotes the sale and purchase of exotic animals as pets which increases th...

COVID-19 Spreads to the US; How to Prepare from 2020-03-03T14:00

The coronavirus now called COVID-19 has spread to the US. The CDC and government recommends we start preparing. In this podcast episode we’re going to discuss best methods for preparation and ho...

Will Banning Single Use Plastic Bags Really Help the Environment? Probably from 2020-02-25T14:00

NYC is implementing a ban on single use plastic bags effective March 1, 2020. Some grocery stores and small convenience stores are calling for a 2-3 month delay to help them prepare. Is this too...

How Many of These Common Health Myths Have You Heard? from 2020-02-18T14:00

Does the flu vaccine give you the flu? Does stress cause ulcers? Does wet hair get you sick? Find out in this podcast episode where we discuss myths about things that gets you sick. 

UPDATE to Coronavirus Outbreak from 2020-02-11T14:00

There’s been a lot of news about the 2019-nCoV coronvirus lately and it can be difficult to keep track. Lauren and I complied all important and current information and present it in a single pod...

We Watched and Reviewed the Netflix Show The Goop Lab and it's Really Bad from 2020-02-04T14:00

In our first review we decided to look at the Netflix show The Goop Lab which discusses everything from psychedelic medications, doing yoga in the snow, and energy healing. A lot of the...

Do Men Know Much About the Female Body? Probably Not from 2020-01-28T14:00

Think you know a woman's body? Well, you can't be any worse than these guys. In this episode we discuss some of the biggest misconceptions men have about female anatomy. If you're not so hot wit...

Novel Coronavirus Outbreak - Ask a Scientist from 2020-01-26T19:44:11

The novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, is here but, what does that mean? We answer some of the internet's most frequently asked questions about the coronavirus outbreak happening right now! Some of t...

Herbal Remedies Can Work, But They Can Also Be Dangerous from 2020-01-21T14:00

If you ever wondered about alternative remedies compared to western medicine, we explore the benefits and hazards of alternative medicine and natural supplements. Natural supplements absolutely ...

Weight Loss Supplements Don't Work According to Research from 2020-01-07T14:00

So it's the New Year and everyone is all about "New Year New Me" stuff. We decided to tackle questions like whether weight loss pills and supplements are worth it or even healthy. Unfortunately,...

Doctor Sent to Prison for Experimenting on Babies from 2020-01-01T21:44:56

The New York Times released an article on Dec. 30, 2019 about a Chinese scientist who was sentenced to 3 years in prison. I discuss who he is, what happened, and what this means for clinical res...

Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of the Decade from 2019-12-28T14:00

As we approach the end of 2019, we wanted to give our top ten discoveries of the decade. Let us know what you think the biggest discoveries of the decade were!

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The Wall Street Journal is Wrong About Clinical Trials from 2019-12-27T22:24:58

Nick's reaction to a Wall Street Journal Article published on 25Dec2019 about clinical trials and the drug development process.

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Climate Change is Happening But How Bad Will it Be? from 2019-12-24T14:00

When we're all floating on luggage or doors like at the end of Titanic you can blame these climate change deniers. We search for and laugh at fake science posts on social media before giving the...

There is Zero Proof Vaccines Cause Autism, So Why Do People Still Believe It? from 2019-12-20T17:37:47

Tired of seeing endless fake news articles about vaccines causing Autism? There are over 50 research studies that we found which demonstrate the safety of vaccines or failure of vaccines causing...

Evolution is Real, We Just Don't Have All the Details Yet from 2019-12-20T17:36:27

Every time you see someone says evolution is just a theory your skin crawls. Instead of getting into a Twitter war, listen to our podcast. We make of fake Twitter science before having a real sc...

The Earth Isn't Flat and Here's How You Can Prove It from 2019-12-20T17:33:36

You’ve seen posts online about how the Earth is flat. You’re always so tempted to write a reply letting them know how wrong they are. But you just don’t want the trouble. Well, we do. We source ...