Social Biology

This is one of those episode where we decide to make a tangent an entire episode. Enjoy!

What's better than giant stalks and teeth?

What is Anthrax and why do plot twists entice us so?

In this episode we talk about the youth inspiring lessons we learned from a early 2000's MMORPG and why hiccups are terrifying. Enjoy!

What is cholesterol and what does it do? Also incompetence at work sucks. Enjoy!

Is everything online fake? Probably not, but some of it is. Oh, and cancer may be a thing we can vaccinate against! Enjoy!

Have you heard of Telomeres? Well what you eat might effect them! Maybe. A little. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about the very new, and frankly very unsubstantiated, concept of how the foods we eat may effect telomere length; one potential genetic indicator for how quickly one ages. Enjoy!

We got a little personal with this one. Enjoy!

We get into a weird deep dive about solar power and Morgan's Pet Peeve might just get him in trouble... Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about the small, but important, organ called the Thymus and we also talk a bit about some video games. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about aging and some of the theorized mechanisms for them. Is immortality just around the corner? Enjoy!

Some interesting stuff about AI and then a random and mostly true conversation about your thyroid. Enjoy!

We discuss the origins of Mitochondria and why people do petty things. Enjoy!

Why are some animals domesticated and others aren't? Why didn't Native Americans ride on the backs of buffalo? Hopefully we help answer those questions. Enjoy!

We kind of ramble in the beginning since it had been a while since we had recorded, but in this episode we talking about epigenetics! Enjoy!

We all know the powerhouse of the cell, but what is ATP? Enjoy!

Not much biology in this one, but a lot of venting about inefficiency of specific government agencies and niche family issues from the both of us. Enjoy!

I finally got covid! and Morgan talks about taking his younger siblings to a rather contentious sporting event. Enjoy!

Sickle Cell Anemia can be a terrible genetic disease, but there are some benefits, especially for mere carriers of the "faulty" gene. Enjoy!

Hi all! In this episode, we speak about Leprosy and Morgan has some tips to avoid people at parties. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss a rather curious archeological find from a few years ago that might change everything we thought we knew about migration into the New World. Enjoy!

In this episode, I try and gross Morgan out as much as I can with a parasitic fly. Enjoy!

Interested in the secret life of trees, their roots and fungal allies? Well, wonder no more.

The title says it all. See ya!

Hey all! In this episode we go over Neanderthals and why they might have been smarter than we originally thought. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about the terrible car troubles Jeremy had, plus some small fun tidbits about willpower and why you will (probably) crack under pressure. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about the (seemingly) science ending problem that is the Replication Crisis. Oh no! Enjoy!

A strange thing I just learned and some juicy work gossip.

In this episode we talk about humanity's most constant companion, tuberculosis!

Not too much biology in this one, but a healthy dose of existential dread. Hooray!

In this episode we talk about the basics of Polymerase Chain Reactions, what they can do for us, why cucumbers are the worst and Morgan's larger than normal child.

Little experimental music for the intro and outro. Near the end, Morgan's son makes a guest appearance, as well. In this episode we briefly talk about faxing, a lot on chocolate and some other random stuff. The usual.

In this episode we talk a little about random biology myths that I had rattling in my head. We may do a similar episode like this again one day, but who knows. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about a rare neurological disorder, a once feared comet gas event and a few TV doctors. Enjoy!

In this episode we speak about how Caffeine may have changed human society forever, what FDA approval sometimes means and Strength. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about creators jealous of others' success, fun behaviors some animals have and a sad story about a lamp. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about the enigmatic Archaea, a little about cooking and time? Maybe? Enjoy!

Drugs! Just Drugs. And probably some other stuff, I don't know. Enjoy!

Hey Everyone! In this episode we talk a little about WWII, random facts about the digestive system and special pig hearts. Enjoy!

Hi everyone! We had to skip Episode 49 due to a technical issue, but in this episode, we discuss returning an item, the beginnings of the digestive system and a little about nitrates. Enjoy!

Hi Everyone! In this episode, we talk about cheese, Morgan's strange obsession with bidets and how immortality is merely one creamy bite away... Enjoy!

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! In This episode we dive into one of my favorite topics: Stem cells! We also discuss bad drivers and the worst crocodile attack ever? Maybe? Enjoy!

In this episodes we talk about enzymes! And some other stuff, but I can't remember... Enjoy!

Hey everyone! In this episode we discuss the different definitions of death, which ones you can come back from, and which ones you can't. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about why you shouldn't worry too much about bees. Sort of. Enjoy!

Hi Everyone! In this episode we talk about Smallpox, why uninvited guests are the worst and a little bit about cows. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about why plants are so loose and free with their genomes, why planting fruit trees usually doesn't turn out the way you want it to and fruits. Because they're gross. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! In this episode we talk about Necrotizing Fasciitis, or as it's more commonly called, the Flesh Eating Bacteria. And / or virus. Wash your hands and enjoy!

Hey everyone, In this episode we go into radiation, what it isn't and some of the worst disasters than came from underestimating how awesome it is. Enjoy!