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Mary Roach, author of Replaceable You, returns to the show to talk about her adventures in the science of replacing body parts, the fascinating scientists leading the way in this unique field, and the strange secrets of the human anatomy. We also talk about her unique writing style, and the rules she breaks along the way. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

On today's episode, we welcome back acclaimed author, Mary Roach, to chat about her new book (Replaceable You, out now!), finger chili, ectoplasm IRL, super clean pigs, and so much more.Get Mary's new book, Replaceable You!Go see Mary on tour in a city new year!Bullseye 25th Anniversary live show dates!Pre-order Jordan's new Predator comic!Pre-order Jordan's new Venom comic!Donate to Al Otro Lado, any amount helps right now.Buy signed copies of Youth Group and Bubble from Mission: Comics And Art!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!

Science writer Stephanie Pappas explores recent research showing that the H5N1 bird flu may spread through the air on dairy farms. She discusses how the virus appears in milk, equipment, wastewater and the air, and what this means for farm safety and public health.Then, Mary Roach, the best-selling author of "Stiff and Fuzz," discusses her latest book, "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy." She explores the extraordinary history and emerging science of replacing and repairing the body, from prosthetics to organ transplants.

Annalee Newitz joins the show to talk all about how 18th century gossip spread like an actual infectious disease. Plus, Laura delves into how dire wolf bones could help our modern pups, and Rachel talks about the archaeologists who are studying more modern stuff, like skate parks from the 1970s and 1980s. (It's worthwhile!!) Check out Annalee's new science fiction book! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250357465/automaticnoodle/ The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet at us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to learn more about all of our stories! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go check out Mary Roach's new book, ⁠⁠⁠Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://maryroach.net/replaceable.html⁠⁠⁠ Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Popular Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, meet co-founder of The Home Edit Clea Shearer, writer Mary Roach, and historian Mark Mazower. Discover what inspired each of these authors to write their books, and find out who they would cast to narrate if they hadn't read their audiobooks themselves. Cancer is Complicated by Clea Shearer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746020/cancer-is-complicated-by-clea-shearer/9798217163946/ Replaceable You by Mary Roach https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807111/replaceable-you-by-mary-roach/9798217281527/ On Antisemitism by Mark Mazower https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768066/on-antisemitism-by-mark-mazower/9798217163618/

From the New York Times best-selling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the quest to re-create the impossible complexities of human anatomy.The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what's available—sculpting noses from brass, borrowing skin from frogs and hearts from pigs, crafting eye parts from jet canopies and breasts from petroleum by-products. Today we're attempting to grow body parts from scratch using stem cells and 3D printers. How are we doing? Are we there yet?In Replaceable You, Mary Roach explores the remarkable advances and difficult questions prompted by the human body's failings. When and how does a person decide they'd be better off with a prosthetic than their existing limb? Can a donated heart be made to beat forever? Can an intestine provide a workable substitute for a vagina?Roach dives in with her characteristic verve and infectious wit. Her travels take her to the OR at a legendary burn unit in Boston, a “superclean” xeno-pigsty in China, and a stem cell “hair nursery” in the San Diego tech hub. She talks with researchers and surgeons, amputees and ostomates, printers of kidneys and designers of wearable organs. She spends time in a working iron lung from the 1950s, stays up all night with recovery techs as they disassemble and reassemble a tissue donor, and travels across Mongolia with the cataract surgeons of Orbis International.Irrepressible and accessible, Replaceable You immerses readers in the wondrous, improbable, and surreal quest to build a new you.ABOUT THE AUTHORMary Roach is the author of seven best-selling works of nonfiction, including Grunt, Stiff, and, most recently, Fuzz. Her writing has appeared in National Geographic and the New York Times Magazine, among other publications.Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.com/book/9781324050629

Strapped-on brass noses, frog skin grafts, human organs grown in pigs: The world of replaceable body parts is both amazing and a bit unsettling. But who better give us a tour of the past and present of what medical engineering considers Plan B, than the inimitable science writer Mary Roach. Guest: Mary Roach – Science writer and author of “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy” Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strapped-on brass noses, frog skin grafts, human organs grown in pigs: The world of replaceable body parts is both amazing and a bit unsettling. But who better give us a tour of the past and present of what medical engineering considers Plan B, than the inimitable science writer Mary Roach. Guest: Mary Roach – Science writer and author of “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy” Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author Mary Roach joins Obsessed With Death to talk about her new book Replaceable You, the fears of aging vs. dying, what it's like to step inside a 1950s iron lung, and why she originally fought against the now iconic toe-tag cover of Stiff.

The best-selling science journalist Mary Roach has written about sex and death and the digestive system — basically, all of the topics that children are taught to avoid in polite company. In her latest, “Replaceable You,” she examines prosthetics, robotics and other ways that technology can interact with human anatomy. On this week's episode of the podcast, Roach tells host Gilbert Cruz how she comes up with her ideas and what keeps drawing her back to the bizarre, hilarious bits of trivia that the human body offers up. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

We're bringing you something extra special this week—a live recording from the ALA 2025 Pop-Top Stage! Join Joe in conversation with: Henry H. Neff - ⁠website⁠ Mary Roach - ⁠website⁠ Michelle Jabès-Corpora - ⁠website⁠ Olivia Worley - ⁠website⁠ Rex Ogle - ⁠website⁠ Sasha Bonét - ⁠website⁠ Terah Shelton Harris - ⁠website⁠ as they talk books, libraries, and the joy of connecting readers with stories. This bonus episode is a celebration of community and a peek inside the excitement of ALA. Book Lounge by Libby will be back with Season 2 next week—stay tuned for more amazing conversations with authors, narrators, and book lovers. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:19 Intro 00:02:15 LIVE At ALA! 00:49:12 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in ⁠Libby⁠. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy⁠!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the ⁠Libby Life Blog⁠!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the ⁠Libby App YouTube channel⁠. Keep up with us on social media by following the ⁠Libby App on Instagram⁠!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pigs with human kidneys. Iron lungs. Bionic prostheses. And bendable genitals. Mary Roach is here, and Alie is freaking out. Over the last two decades, this science icon has written seven New York Times bestsellers, including Stiff, Bonk, Gulp, and Packing for Mars. Her latest release, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy is all about Human Technomorphology. Prep your flesh for getting to 4th base in a lab, bugs on drugs, elective amputation, gene-tweaked farm animals, vacuum chambers, beating hearts, leftover tendons and much more with a scicomm legend who's Alie's personal career hero. Visit Mary Roach's website and follow her on InstagramCheck out Mary's books including her latest, Replaceable You, available on Amazon and Bookshop.orgDonations went to The Amputee Coalition and United Ostomy Associations of AmericaMore episode sources and linksOther episodes you may enjoy: Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE), Genicular Traumatology (BAD KNEES), Stem Cell Biology (CELLS MAKING CELLS), Systems Biology (MEDICAL MATHEMATICS), Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH), Osteology (SKELETONS/BODY FARMS), Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER), Dipterology (FLIES)400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topicSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're bringing back one of our favorite games, reading hilariously bad reviews of some truly great books! This time, Amanda has picked out books that Ellyn read and loved this year. She'll be reading one-star reviews to Ellyn, who has to guess which book they're roasting. Listen along and see if you can figure it out before she does! Books coming out this week | American Werewolves by Emily Jane, Replaceable You by Mary Roach, & Good Things by Samin Nosrat ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

Science writer Mary Roach is fascinated by the human body, especially, she says, the "gooey bits and pieces of us that are performing miracles on a daily basis. Roach has done deep dives on human cadavers, the digestive system and the science of sex. Now, in Replaceable You, she chronicles both the history of body part replacement (including prosthetic noses that date back to the 1500s), and more recent medical breakthroughs in regenerative medicine. Roach spoke with Terry Gross. This month marks Terry's 50th anniversary as host of Fresh Air. To commemorate the milestone, Sam Fragoso interviewed Terry for his podcast Talk Easy. In this excerpt, Gross shares her life motto and tells a story about writing song lyrics in high school. Listen to the full episode of Terry Gross on Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso.Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and Talk Easy @talkeasypod. The video version will be on YouTube this week. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mary Roach dives into the strange, funny, and unsettling world of designing new body parts, from pig hearts to prosthetic feet, revealing just how messy replacing ourselves can be.Replaceable You Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In her 8th book, ⁠⁠"REPLACEABLE YOU. Adventures in Human Anatomy"⁠, science writer Mary Roach dives in with her characteristic verve and infectious wit. Her travels take her to the OR at a legendary burn unit in Boston, a “superclean” xeno-pigsty in China, and a stem cell “hair nursery” in a San Diego tech hub.  The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what's available—sculpting noses from brass or making breasts from petroleum by-products. Today scientists are attempting to grow body parts from scratch using stem cells and 3D printers. 

Science writer Mary Roach is fascinated by the human body, especially, she says, the "gooey bits and pieces of us that are performing miracles on a daily basis. Roach has done deep dives on human cadavers, the digestive system and the science of sex. Now, in Replaceable You, she chronicles both the history of body part replacement (including prosthetic noses that date back to the 1500s), and more recent medical breakthroughs in regenerative medicine. Roach spoke with Terry Gross. This month marks Terry's 50th anniversary as host of Fresh Air. To commemorate the milestone, Sam Fragoso interviewed Terry for his podcast Talk Easy. In this excerpt, Gross shares her life motto and tells a story about writing song lyrics in high school. Listen to the full episode of Terry Gross on Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso.Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and Talk Easy @talkeasypod. The video version will be on YouTube this week. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Like any machine, bodies occasionally break down, and it's natural to go in search of a replacement part. Ancient societies featured simple prosthetics for teeth, noses, and limbs, while modern medicine pursues more advanced ways of replacing internal organs and microbiomes. But what is striking is not just the impressive ingenuity of our attempts to replicate human anatomy, but the surprising level of difficulty involved in doing it well. I talk with author Mary Roach about the many ways in which humans have chosen to replace bits of themselves, as told in her recent book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/09/15/328-mary-roach-on-replacing-parts-of-our-bodies/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Mary Roach received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wesleyan University. Her books include multiple New York Times bestsellers and have appeared on numerous best-of lists. She was a guest editor in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series, and received the Rushdie Award from the Harvard Secular Society.Web siteWikipediaBlueskyGoodreads profileAmazon author pageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by prolific science writer, and author of eight New York Times bestsellers, Mary Roach. They discuss her newest book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy. Follow Mary: @authormaryroach

What do frog skin, polyester hair and gene-edited pig kidneys have in common? They're all part of humanity's long quest to swap out ailing parts of our bodies, according to science writer Mary Roach. From prosthetic limbs to printable organs, Roach joins to talk about the history and complexities of human body replacement and where the science is today. Her new book is “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.” Guests: Mary Roach, author, "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy"; her earlier books include "Grunt," "Stiff," "Bonk" and "Fuzz" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Mary Roach, a science writer who's often drawn to taboo, or simply squeamish subjects, like sex, cadavers, or the digestive process. In books like Stiff, Bonk, Gulp, and Packing For Mars, Roach teaches her readers about the human body as well as basic – and not so basic – scientific concepts. It's science through storytelling – and humor. On July 28, 2025. Roach came to KQED's studios in San Francisco to talk about her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy, with journalist Alexis Madrigal, the co-host of KQED's Forum.

Boy, do I have news for you! On September 11, Mary Roach has agreed to join us to talk about her brand new release: Replaceable You! It's a fabulous book absolutely enthralling – I am presently reviewing it for the Wall Street Journal! I can't wait for you to see the fascinating things she has uncovered in the world of replacement parts. Free show! Episode was recorded live September 11, 2025.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peculiarbookclub.com/⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VIP Membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClub⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peculiarbookclub.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepeculiarbookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In last week's episode of the Book Review podcast, host Gilbert Cruz and his fellow editor Joumana Khatib offered a preview of some of the fall's most anticipated works of fiction. This week they return to talk about upcoming nonfiction, from memoirs to literary biographies to the latest pop science offering from the incomparable Mary Roach.Books discussed in this episode:“All the Way to the River,” by Elizabeth Gilbert“Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival,” by Stephen Greenblatt“Mother Mary Comes to Me," by Arundhati Roy“Poems and Prayers,” by Matthew McConaughey“The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and the Stories That Define Us,” by John J. Lennon“We The People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," by Jill Lepore“Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel,” by Francis Wilson“Joyride: A Memoir," by Susan Orlean“Next of Kin,” by Gabrielle Hamilton“Paper Girl,” by Beth Macy“Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America,” by Jeff Chang“Book of Lives," by Margaret Atwood”The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding,” by Joseph J. Ellis“History Matters," by David McCullough“The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II,” by David Nasaw“Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor,” by Christine Kuehn“Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," by Mary Roach Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Replaceable You by Mary Roach is science writing with a mischievous grin. This book dives headfirst (and sometimes with prosthetic limbs) into humanity's never-ending quest to patch, upgrade, and outright swap out our squishiest parts.  Watch My Video Review I've read all of Roach's books. Roach, as always, brings her snort-laugh wit to the party, dragging us through a parade of oddballs, surgeons, biohackers, and the occasional harvested cadaver limb.  You'll read about everything from organs grown in stem cell “hair nurseries” to attempts at 3D printing spare parts.  Spoiler: not a single scene is boring. But fair warning: this book spends nearly half its time on the past.  Just as you're itching for a jetpack kidney or a downloadable heart, Roach detours into the wacky history of medicine—think iron lungs big enough for a disco (but only if you like the rhythm of labored breathing), and the lost art of crafting noses from brass, because nothing says “fashion” like a faceful of steampunk. It's charming… but if you came craving future-shock, you may find yourself staring at the calendar, wishing she'd hurry up and get to the bionic arms, brain chips, or at least a Bluetooth spleen.   And don't expect a grand promise that nature is almost obsolete.  On the contrary, Roach's conclusion drops the mike with a tear.  Not a metaphorical tear—an actual, salty, rolling-down-your-cheek tear.  Turns out, scientists can engineer robotic pancreases and print some new tracheas, but when it comes to replicating the humble human tear (yes, your basic public-crying fluid), they're still stumped.  Apparently, its precise chemistry is tougher to copy than most nanotechnology.  So if we can't even duplicate a tear, what hope do we have for building a better lung, heart, or anything else that squishes and squelches? Still, call me an optimist, but I think we'll get there this century. In conclusion, come for the face transplants, stay for the punchlines, and don't blame Roach if you find yourself crying (with genuine, irreplicable tears) over the sheer weirdness—and stubborn brilliance—of the human body. VERDICT: 9 out of 10 stars. Connect Send me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTapon You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at https://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Sponsors 1. My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron for as little as $2/month at https://Patreon.com/FTapon 2. For the best travel credit card, get one of the Chase Sapphire cards and get 75-100k bonus miles! 3. Get $5 when you sign up for Roamless, my favorite global eSIM with its unlimited hotspot & data that never expires! Use code LR32K 4. Or get 5% off when you sign up with Saily, another global eSIM with a built-in VPN & ad blocker. 5. Get 25% off when you sign up for Trusted Housesitters, a site that helps you find sitters or homes to sit in. 6. Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free! 7. In the United States, I recommend trading cryptocurrency with Kraken.  8. Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! 9. For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear.

Sarah Gailey joins the show to discuss why one scientist put the cutest little monocles on a bunch of chameleons. (And also to talk about their new book, Spread Me, out now wherever you buy books!) Plus, Rachel talks about the great Missouri snake panic, and Lauren talks about an accidental butt cam that lead to some very useful science. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet at us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to learn more about all of our stories! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go check out Mary Roach's new book, ⁠⁠Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://maryroach.net/replaceable.html⁠⁠ Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Popular Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our Sponsors:  Go to https://Quince.com/weirdest for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://cargurus.com Visit https://GrowTherapy.com/WEIRDEST today to get started.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for September and October! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinReadathon - 9/13Glasser Book Club Pick - The BewitchingBooks Mentioned -The Good House by Tananarive DueAnother by Paul TremblaySeptember Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati RoyNonfiction, memoir, mother/daughter relationship, IndiaHot Desk by Laura DickermanRomance, book world, rival book editorsWild Reverence by Rebecca RossSet in the Divine Rivals universeAll the Way to the River by Elizabeth GilbertMemoir, love, queer, addiction, codependencyThe Secret of Secrets by Dan BrownNew Robert Langdon bookHistory Matters by David McCulloughEssay collectionAwake by Jen HatmakerMemoir, grief, divorce, infidelity, marriageWhat Can We Know by Ian McEwanSci fi, a hundred years in the future an academic searches for a mysterious poem read out loud in 2014What a Time to Be Alive by Jade ChangGrieving broke young woman accidentally become viral self help guruIt's Me They Follow by Jeannine CookMagical realism, bookstore owner helps people find love through books but is lonely herselfBest Woman by Rose DommuLiterary fiction, family dramedy, coming-of-age, trans protagonist, wedding dramaThe Wilderness by Angela FlournoyLiterary fiction, female friendship across 25 yearsVianne by Joanne HarrisSequel to ChocolatWhatever Happened to Lori Lovely? by Sarah McCoyLiterary fiction, 1950s actress leaves to become a nunLife and Death and Giants by Ron RindoLiterary fiction, teenage boy who is almost eight feet tall and changes people who meet himThe Healing Hippo of Hinode Park by Michiko Aoyama, translated by Takami NiedaLiterary fiction, feel good, Japan, people get emotionally healed by a hippo ride at a playgroundWe Love You, Bunny by Mona AwadWeird fiction, both prequel and sequel to BunnyOne of Us by Dan ChaonHorror, historical, 1915, orphaned twins on the run join a carnivalDinner at the Night Library by Hika Harada, translated by Philip GabrielLiterary, Japan, food, Tokyo library/cafe that is only open at night and serves meals inspired by books by dead authorsA Different Kind of Tension by Jonathan LethemShort stories, literary, surreal, specificWill There Ever Be Another You by Patricia LockwoodLiterary, woman with strange disease starts to lose grip on reality in pandemicLittle Movements by Lauren MorrowLiterary, race, class, art, small town, choreographySympathy Tower Tokyo by Rie Qudan, translated by Jesse KirkwoodSci fi, Japan, near future, architect designing a skyscraper for housing criminals becomes friends with chatbotThe Killer Question by Janice HallettMystery, amateur sleuth must solve a murder set during pub trivia, clubs are revealed through trivia questions, texts, and emailsA Killer Wedding by Joan O'LearyMystery, matriarch of ultra-rich Irish family is found dead at expensive weddingA Murderous Business by Cathy PegauMystery, queer, historical, NYCA Rather Peculiar Poisoning by Chrystal SchleyerHistorical cozy mystery, turn of the century, two brothers vie for the same woman, one gets poisonedThe Librarians by Sherry ThomasMystery, four librarians band together after two patrons show up deadThe Belles by Lacey N. DunhamThriller, dark academia, historical, 1950s, secluded collegeOld Money by Kelsey MillerThriller, returning to a small town twenty years later to solve murder of family memberHot Wax by M. L. RioThriller, rock and roll, road tripWitch You Would by Lia AmadorContemporary romance, paranormal, low stakes, witchesSweet Heat by Bolu BabalolaContemporary romance, second chance, wedding dramaThe Austen Affair by Madeline BellParanormal romance, feuding stars of an Austen film adaptation accidentally travel back in timeIt Seemed Like a Good Idea by Lauren BlakelyContemporary romance, small town, rom com, grumpy/sunshine, bodyguard, mistaken identity, forbidden romance, only one bedEvery Step She Takes by Alison CochrunQueer contemporary romance, travel, Portugal, sapphic, “practice” relationship that turns realIt Had to be Him by Adib KhorramGay contemporary romance, spicy, second chance, former classmates reuniting in ItalyLady Like by Mackenzi LeeHistorical queer romance, Regency, two women vying for the same duke fall in love with each otherThe Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan ParrishGay contemporary romance, New Orleans, low stakes, ghosts, toasty, hauntsBy the Horns by Ruby DixonSecond book in Royal Artifactual Guild seriesWitch of the Wolves by Kaylee ArcherRomantasy, witches, werewolves, Victorian, enemies to loversSpellcaster by Jaymin EveRomantasy, slow burn, dark academia, enemies to lovers, spicy, magicWhat Fury Brings by Tricia LevensellerRomantasy, spicy, princess in matriarchal fantasy world must kidnap a husband to become queenThe Shattering Peace by John ScalziOld Man's War, book 7A Ruin, Great and Free by Cadwell TurnbullThe Convergence Saga, book 3The First Thousand Trees by Premee MohamedAnnual Migration of Clouds, book 3Sunward by William AlexanderLow stakes sci fi, found family, space, courier training androidsExtremity by Nicholas BingeSci fi horror, time travel, police procedural, end of the world, Philip K Dick meets True DetectiveThief of Night by Holly BlackSequel to Book of NightThe Formidable Miss Cassidy by Meihan BoeyFantasy, horror, supernatural creatures, historical, Singapore, governessFate's Bane by C.L. ClarkNovella, sapphic romantasy, tragic, adventure, warring clansA Land So Wide by Erin A. CraigHistorical romantasy, gothic, Scottish fairytale retelling, Canadian wildernessThe Macabre by Kosoko JacksonQueer horror, art history, gay, fantasy, cursed paintingsSaltcrop by Yume KitaseiSci fi, cli fi, dystopian, two sisters on search for thirdThe Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie MartinezSapphic romantasy, Jewish folklore, gothic horror, golemsThe Faerie Morgana by Louisa MorganFantasy, Morgan le Fay reimaginingThe Summer War by Naomi NovikFantasy novella, young witch trying to undo spellAmong the Burning Flowers by Samantha ShannonFantasy, prequel to Priory of the Orange TreeUncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodRomantasy, low stakes, witches, found familyAcquired Taste by Clay McLeod ChapmanHorror, short storiesThe Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip FracassiHorror, funny, final girl, slasherSpread Me by Sarah GaileyHorror, erotic, novella, sci fi, mysterious specimen in remote lab breaks freePlay Nice by Rachel HarrisonHorror, haunted houseFiend by Alma KatsuHorror, powerful family with evil secretsWe Are Always Tender with Our Dead by Eric LaRoccaHorror, queer, small town, New England, violence, goreGalloway's Gospel by Sam RebeleinHorror, cult, small townWhy I Love Horror by Becky SpratfordNonfiction anthology with essays about horrorThe October Film Haunt by Michael WehuntHorror, cult horror movie, filmmakingYou Weren't Meant to be Human by Andrew Joseph WhiteQueer horror, Alien meets MidsommarWhat Stalks the Deep by T. KingfisherSworn Soldier, book 3I Want to Be Where the Song Is by Mary J. BligeMemoirStill Bobbi by Bobbi BrownMemoir, makeup industryThe Improbable Victoria Woodhull: Suffrage, Free Love, and the First Woman To Run for President by Eden CollinsworthWomen's historyArticulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice by Rachel Renee KolbMemoirLin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist by Daniel Pollack-PelznerBiographyTruly by Lionel RichieMemoirNight People: How To Be a DJ in '90s New York City by Mark RonsonMemoirSuper Natural: How Life Thrives in Impossible Places by Alex RileyScience, creatures who live in extreme environmentsReplaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary RoachScience, human bodyOctoberThe Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'NeillLiterary fiction, sisters returning home, Long Island, family secretsOverdue by Stephanie PerkinsLiterary fiction, librarian protagonist, couple agrees to a month of dating other people before they get marriedTom's Crossing by Mark Z. DanielewskiEpic Western, 1980s, Utah, two friends determined to rescue a pair of horsesThe Devil is a SouthpawLiterary fiction, story within a story, teen escaping from a detention centerWe'll Prescribe You Another Cat by Syou Ishida, translated by E. Madison ShimodaSequelBad Bad Girl by Gish JenAuto-fiction, mother-daughter relationship, China, moving to USSoyangri Book Kitchen by Jee-hye Kim, translated by Shanna TanLiterary fiction, woman opens bookstore/cafe and transforms communityHeart the Lover by Lily KingPrequel/sequel to Writers and LoversThe Lucky Ride by Yasushi Kitagawa, translated by Takami NiedaMagical realism, a depressed man takes a magical taxi that changes his lifeThe Land of Sweet Forever by Harper LeeShort stories, essay collectionBog Queen by Anna NorthLiterary fiction, forensic anthropologist investigates strange ancient body found in bogMinor Black Figures by Brandon TaylorLiterary fiction, NYC, queer, Blackness, art worldMenu of Happiness by Hisashi Kashiwai, translated by Jesse KirkwoodKamogawa Food Detectives, book 3We Had a Hunch by Tom RyanMystery, 3 former famous teen detectives return home to solve a new murderMockingbird Court by Juneau BlackShady Hollow, book 6Mirage City by Lev AC RosenEvander Mills, book 4The Wayfinder by Adam JohnsonHistorical fiction, Polynesian Islands, young girl on quest to save her peopleChristmas at the Women's Hotel by Daniel M. LaverySequel to Women's HotelThe Women of Artemis by Hannah LynnGreek retelling, Amazon warriors building an army to fight abusive menI am Cleopatra by Natasha SolomonsCleopatra reimaginingThe Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley ArmstrongHorror, strange inheritance, lakefront cottage, secrets, something in lakeThe Unveiling by Quan BarryHorror, survival horror, film scout on cruise to Antarctic, gets stuckGirl Dinner by Olivie BlakeHorror, dark academia, exclusive sorority with secretsHerculine by Grace ByronHorror, woman stalked by malevolent force flees to commune of trans women in IndianaThe Last Witch by C.J. CookeHistorical horror, 1400s Austria, witchcraft, witch huntsIf the Dead Belong Here by Carson FaustHorror, Indigenous Southern gothic, family ghosts, search for missing kidKing Sorrow by Joe HillHorror, dark academia, rare book thief, dragon who wants bloodCrafting for Sinners by Jenny KieferHorror, queer, religious cult, craftingThe Hong Kong Widow by Kristen LoeschHistorical horror, 1950s Hong Kong, competition between mediums in a haunted houseFutility by Nuzo OnohHorror, Nigeria, women summoning spirit to get revenge on bad menHer Wicked Roots by Tanya PellHorror, queer reimagining of Rappaccini's DaughterThe Graceview Patient by Caitling StarlingHorror, autoimmune disease, experimental medical trial at weird hospitalNowhere Burning by Catriona WardHorror, abandoned ranch of infamous movie star becomes refuge for teen runaways…but with a priceThe Salvage by Anbara SalamHorror, historical, gothic, Scotland, haunted shipwreckThe Devil She Knows by Alexandria BellefleurSapphic paranormal romance, deal with a sexy demonMate by Ali HazelwoodSequel to BrideWhen I Picture You by Sasha LaurensQueer contemporary romance, sapphic, music, forced proximity, workplace romanceJulia Song is Undateable by Susan LeeContemporary romance, high powered CEO hires dating coachThirsty by Lucy LehaneGay vampire romance, rom-com, screwball comedy, enemies to loversCover Story by Mhairi McFarlaneContemporary romance, fake dating, office cultureDealing with a Desperate Demon by Charlotte SteinParanormal romance, bookstore owner, demon, magicAnd Then There Was the One by Martha WatersHistorical romance, 1930s England, murder mysteryOur Vicious Oaths by N.E. DavenportRomantasy, magic, political intrigue, enemies to loversThe Ordeals by Rachel GreenlawRomantasy, elite magical college, deadly trials, dark academia, supernatural creaturesCinder House by Freya MarskeRomantasy, queer, Gothic romance, sapphic, Cinderella retellingThe Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha SuriRomantasy, historical, sapphic, medieval folklore, Britain, knight and witchAlchemy of Secrets by Stephanie GarberFantasy, romantasy, dark academia, historical, Los Angeles, magicThe Everlasting by Alix E. HarrowFantasy, romance, genre-bendy, reluctant lady knight and historian travel through time to rewrite their fatesWhen They Burned the Butterfly by Wen-yi LeeFantasy, sapphic, reimagining of the secret societies of postcolonial SingaporeAll That We See or Seem by Ken LieSci fi thriller, hacking, technology, virtual reality mysteryRed City by Marie LuFantasy, romance, alternative Los Angeles, magic warfare, dystopiaWitches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlayLow stakes fantasy, books, witches, magic, New EnglandThe Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten MillerFantasy, modern day witches waging war on the patriarchyPsychopomp and Circumstance by Eden RoyceFantasy, Southern gothic, historical, post Reconstruction, family funeral dramaKill the Beast by Serra SwiftFantasy, The Witcher meets Howl's Moving CastleQueen Demon by Martha WellsRising World, book 2A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi VoSinging Hills, book 6The Uncool by Cameron CroweMemoirVagabond by Tim CurryMemoirFuture Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey through the Space-Time Continuum by Michael J. Fox and Nelle FortenberryMemoirJoyride by Susan OrleanMemoir, creativityPride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda VaillHistoryThe Man of Many Fathers by Roy Wood Jr.MemoirQueer Enlightenments: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers by Anthony DelaneyHistoryThe Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery Siddharth KaraLetter from Japan by Marie Kondo and Marie IidaNonfiction, Japanese customs that inspired Kondo's philosophy

Mary Roach is an author of several books including Stiff and Fuzz. And her newest book, Replaceable You, explores the incredible advances and tough questions prompted by the human body's failings. Mary takes us on a tour of our own anatomy – and what it takes to replace it.  Mary's new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy, will be out September 16 – preorder the book today! 

Nathan H. Lents joins the show to discuss why some birds are extra loud in bed, along with his new book: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Plus, Sara Kiley explains how horses are used to create snake anti-venom, and Rachel talks about how Napoleon played a part in instigating the art of canning food. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet at us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to learn more about all of our stories! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go check out Mary Roach's new book, ⁠Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy!⁠ ⁠https://maryroach.net/replaceable.html⁠ Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Popular Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WARNING: This episode contains content related to mortuary science that some listeners may find disturbing. Korn frontman Jonathan Davis delves into his past as a mortician with popular science bestselling author, Mary Roach. Mary wrote the hit book Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and the two have no shortage of gory details to discuss. We talk about the biology of human corpse decomposition and preservation, embalming techniques (including but not limited to anal suturing), Elvis's autopsy, and more!

Mary Roach RETURNS to Weirdest Thing to share her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy! From this phenomenal new read, she discusses a section on breathing through your butt, a thing not only turtles can do, but also apparently humans. Plus, Rachel talks about the ancient (and DEADLY) origins of ice cream, and Lauren explains a strange, dark goop found on a research boat propeller in one of the great lakes. (Yes, we know it sounds like the premise of a new John Carpenter flick.) The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet at us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to learn more about all of our stories! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go check out Mary Roach's new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy! https://maryroach.net/replaceable.html Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Popular Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to https://Quince.com/weirdest for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://cargurus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Required reading for anyone with a head."—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz"Absorbing, incisive. . . Zeller captures the profound human and scientific costs of medicine's neglect of these common conditions that affect millions of people—especially women—and points the way toward a more hopeful future."—Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing HarmFrom blinding migraines to severe headache disorders known as “clusters,” chronic head pain affects 40% of the population, many of them suffering in silence. Finally, The Headache reveals the science behind a group of disorders that is as much a curse as a cultural punchline, and leads to key insights into the nature of pain itself.Guided by his own decades-long struggle with cluster headaches, veteran science journalist Tom Zeller Jr.'s journey into headache science is at once intimate and panoramic. He visits cutting-edge clinics; interviews dozens of doctors, neurologists, and fellow headache patients; participates in clinical trials for multi-million-dollar new medicines; and even experiments with psilocybin in search of relief.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peculiarbookclub.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepeculiarbookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Award-winning investigative journalist and contributing Wired editor Scott Carney leads listeners on a breathtaking journey through the macabre underworld of the global body bazaar, where organs, bones, and even live people are bought and sold on The Red Market.As gripping as CSI and as eye-opening as Mary Roach's Stiff, Carney's The Red Market sheds a blazing new light on the disturbing, billion-dollar business of trading in human body parts, bodies, and child trafficking, raising issues and exposing corruptions almost too bizarre and shocking to imagine.https://amzn.to/40vciFzBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Matt's making a pizza in a piazza this week, so Shane and Mikey list all the picks.On this week's Right Profile:PSYCHO-FRAMEPet Symmetry Check Us Out:PatreonSixth and Center PublishingMusical Attribution:Licensed through NEOSounds.“5 O'Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “C'est Chaud,” “East River Blues,” “The Gold Rush,” “Gypsy Fiddle Jazz,” “Here Comes That Jazz,” “I Wish I Could Charleston,” “I Told You,” “It Feels Like Love To Me,” “Little Tramp,” “Mornington Crescent,” “No Takeaways.”

That question—What if we never really lose the people we love?—has guided me through some of my darkest days. And it's the heart of this week's episode. I'm joined by intuitive consultant Mary Roach, who has helped me stay connected to Ben for nearly a decade. Together, we talk about soul contracts, divine timing, and how healing often begins with a shift in perspective.Mary has helped thousands discover their soul's purpose and receive healing messages from loved ones on the other side. We explore the idea that pain and purpose often walk hand in hand—and that staying connected is part of how we heal.If you're grieving, curious, or just seeking a moment of reflection, I hope this conversation meets you where you are.✨ Connect with Mary: http://www.maryroachintuitive.com#IntuitiveReadings #MessagesFromTheOtherSide #SoulPurpose #GriefSupport #HealingAfterLoss #SpiritualConnection #MediumshipMessages #DeathAwareness #SundaysWithWendyPodcast #MaryRoachIntuitive #AfterlifeCommunication #ConsciousGrief #LifeAfterDeath #griefhealing #lifeafterdeath #PsychicMedium

Part 1 Stiff by Mary Roach Summary"Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach explores the history and science surrounding human corpses. The book is a blend of humor, science, and anecdotes, highlighting the fascinating roles that cadavers play in various fields, including medicine, forensic science, and even traffic safety.Roach begins by discussing the historical perspectives on death and the treatment of bodies after death. She delves into how cadavers have been used in medical schools for dissections and how they contribute to advancements in healthcare. She covers intriguing topics such as the ethical implications of using human remains for research, the processes involved in body donation programs, and the various ways cadavers are utilized in scientific studies.The author also explores unconventional uses of human remains, including how they are used in crash tests to improve vehicle safety and how they contribute to anatomy research. She reflects on the cultural perceptions surrounding death and the treatment of human remains, presenting a balanced view that combines factual information with light-hearted commentary.Overall, "Stiff" provides readers with a unique perspective on mortality, anatomy, and the lives that cadavers lead even after death, blending humor with respect for the subject matter.Part 2 Stiff AuthorMary Roach is an American author known for her humorous and informative writing about scientific topics. She has a talent for making complex subjects accessible and entertaining to the general public. About "Stiff"Release Date: "Stiff: The Curious Life of Human Cadavers" was published on April 1, 2003. The book explores the various roles that cadavers play in medicine, science, and culture, delving into topics like body donation, forensic science, and the biological processes of decomposition. Other WorksMary Roach has authored several critically acclaimed books, including:"Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife" (2005) This book investigates what science has to say about the possibility of an afterlife and examines phenomena like ghosts and near-death experiences."Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex" (2008) An exploration of the science behind sexual pleasure and the various studies that have been conducted on the subject."Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void" (2010) This book discusses the many challenges of space travel and the science behind it, including the psychological and physical effects of being in space."Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal" (2013) A deep dive into the digestive system and the journey food takes through the human body."Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War" (2016) Focused on the science behind combat and how soldiers cope with the unique challenges of warfare."Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" (2021) Investigates the interactions between humans and wildlife, particularly when animals conflict with human interests. Best EditionsWhile determining the "best" book often depends on personal interests, "Stiff" is widely regarded as one of Roach's most popular and notable works, known for its engaging writing style and insightful content. It has been well-reviewed and has had several editions, including a paperback edition that has made it accessible to more readers. However, each of her books has its own unique appeal, and readers often recommend different titles based on their interests in science, humor, and specific topics. Mary Roach's work continues to be influential, as she bridges the gap between science and general audiences with her humor and storytelling.Part 3 Stiff Chapters"Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach explores the theme of mortality and the scientific study of the human body after death. Throughout the book, Roach combines humor with

Hablamos con la escritora y periodista Mary Roach. Ha pasado décadas escribiendo sobre ciencia en medios de comunicación como el 'New York Times' o 'National Geographic'. Ha escrito sobre cadáveres, sexo, orgasmos, el sistema digestivo, los viajes al espacio, y ahora sobre los animales en el libro 'Crímenes animales: cuando la naturaleza infringe la ley' (Capitán Swing, 2025).

Hablamos con la escritora y periodista Mary Roach. Ha pasado décadas escribiendo sobre ciencia en medios de comunicación como el 'New York Times' o 'National Geographic'. Ha escrito sobre cadáveres, sexo, orgasmos, el sistema digestivo, los viajes al espacio, y ahora sobre los animales en el libro 'Crímenes animales: cuando la naturaleza infringe la ley' (Capitán Swing, 2025).

From 2008, Mary Roach discusses her book "Bonk! - The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex."

With a newborn baby keeping Chris from getting a slick new episode finished, we've decided to share one of our premium monthly live shows with the public for the very first time. And not just any episode. The VERY FIRST episode! Back when we were young and dumb and a technical abomination. It was a real learning experience, and only got better from there. Don't love every word we say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love: 00:00:00 - Housekeeping and Explainer 00:05:47 - The Doomsday Fish Hath Spoken 00:08:18 - SATT Live! Episode 01 00:09:18 - Audience Welcome and Check-In 00:18:43 - Moose Are Gonna Moose 00:30:19 - Emotional Support Gators 00:45:39 - Square Update 00:50:06 - Getting Ready for Monster Fest 00:54:49 - Turbulent Terror 00:59:55 - Roadtrip to Ohio 01:05:56 - Live is Live - Ed Pees 01:09:25 - If it's Boeing, Maybe You're Not Going 01:26:23 - Monster of the Susquehanna 01:29:34 - Thoughts on the First Episode 01:34:08 - Wrap Up  You can find the FULL ORIGINAL STREAM with corresponding chapters embedded as a companion to this audio-only version RIGHT HERE. This episode has no show notes, but here's cell phone footage of Ellis Paul -- that singer-songwriter Ed was talking about -- singing about Homer, AK. And the Mary Roach books someone recommended were Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law and Animal Vegetable Criminal.

We're all tired. We feel sluggish and unfocused and out of sync with our bodies. We know that circadian rhythms are important, but we aren't exactly sure how they work. Instead, we're bombarded with solutions—blue-light blocking glasses, melatonin, light lamps, complicated eating schedules—without a clear explanation of the problem they're solving or the science behind them. The truth is circadian rhythms are a bigger part of our lives than we ever realized. Their wide-ranging effects can boggle the mind, and researchers are just starting to discover exactly how they function—and how much our modern lives have thrown them out of whack. It's time to give up that late-night TikTok doom scrolling. Science writer Lynne Peeples is here to help us reclaim the rhythms that profoundly affect our health and well-being in her groundbreaking book THE INNER CLOCK: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms (Riverhead Books; On Sale September 24, 2024) which has already received glowing praise (below) from James Nestor, Daniel Pink, Mary Roach, Dan Fagin, Deborah Blum and more. Misaligned circadian rhythm disrupt sleep, reduce productivity, and raise the risk of serious, life-threatening ailments. Our bodies are full of tiny timepieces synchronized to the sun and subtle signals in our environment, but they're up against modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones, and late-night meals that wreak havoc on our internal clocks and health. THE INNER CLOCK explores the emerging and fascinating science behind circadian rhythms and its transformative applications. Peeples seeks out the scientists, astronauts, athletes, and patients at the forefront of a growing movement. We learn about experts and enthusiasts experimenting with their circadian clocks, with surprising results. Alongside rigorous reporting, Peeples tests the research as she sleeps in a Cold War–era bunker, chases the midnight sun, spits into test tubes, and wears high-tech light sensors to decipher what makes our internal clocks tick and how we can reset them for the better. She discusses everything from jet lag to aging connections with our circadian rhythms, productivity and athletic performance peaks to connections between circadian rhythms and our gut microbiome and even Alzheimer's disease.

In a Valentine's Day episode, Mary Roach, the author of "Packing for Mars," brings us up to date on one of the big questions about living in space: What would zero-G sex be like?

From 2010 - Mary Roach, author of 'Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void" - which explores some scientific oddities related to working and living in outer space.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading resolutions and reading while being tattooed Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all things DNF: how we define it, how we do it, etc. The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:59 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:43 - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon 2:59 - Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri 11:17 - Our Current Reads 11:23 - Letters From Cuba by Ruth Behar (Kaytee) 17:33 - Murder Road by Simone St. James (Meredith) 22:41 - The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 22:44 - The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 22:47 - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James 23:12 - The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley (Kaytee) 27:32 - A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush (Meredith) 27:58 - @maryoliversdrunkcousin on Instagram 36:37 - Orbital by Samantha Harvey (Kaytee) 37:14 - @lizisreading_  on Instagram 38:01 - Packing for Mars by Mary Roach 39:41 - The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden 40:21 - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (Meredith) 45:04 - His & Hers by Alice Feeney 45:06 - Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney  45:34 - Deep Dive: The Art Of The DNF 59:59 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:00:10 - I wish to hang out with you all at the Tucson Festival of Books in March. (Kaytee) 1:00:13 - Tucson Festival of Books *Send Kaytee and email at currentlyreadingpodcast @ gmail.com or directly message her person instagram @notesonbookmarks 1:01:39 - I wish to let you know about an app I found to track my Agatha Christie reading journey. (Meredith) 1:01:47 - Agatha Christie Reading List app Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is a special episode in partnership with All Things Murderful and a total mystery and thriller stack from Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: relying on books when sick and bookish themed parties Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: bookishness that we are thankful for The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:29 - Ad For Ourselves 1:53 - Currently Reading Patreon 8:19 - Fabled Bookshop 9:13 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 11:33 - Currently Reading Patreon 12:42 - Our Current Reads 13:03 - The Ruins by Scott Smith (Meredith) 14:15 - 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann 17:55 - The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill (Kaytee) 18:01 - Commonplace Books 19:40 - Betty by Tiffany McDaniel 21:09 - Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (Meredith) 26:56 - Bonk by Mary Roach (Kaytee) 29:43 - Gulp by Mary Roach 31:01 - The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey (Meredith) 36:12 - Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross (Kaytee) 36:27 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 36:35 - Fairyloot 38:51 - All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 39:51 - The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 39:52 - Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley 40:26 - Bookishness We Are Thankful For 41:47 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 41:56 - Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 42:17 - Are You There? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 43:52 - Matilda by Roald Dahl 44:00 - The Witches by Roald Dahl 44:01 - The Twits by Roald Dahl 44:02 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 45:27 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 45:35 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 47:05 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 48:16 - Lobizona by Romina Garber Russell 51:56 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 52:18 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 52:56 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 53:30 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 54:26 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 56:04 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 56:09 - Meet Us At The Fountain 56:13 - I wish you would consider the new airpod 4s as a gift to yourself this year. (Meredith) 56:16 - AirPods 4 1:01:36 - I wish to press Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva. (Kaytee) 1:01:37 - Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva  Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. December's IPL is a recap of the 2024 year!  Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Why do we have to poop? Why does fiber make you poop? Why is poop brown? Why does it smell so bad? Why do farts smell bad, too? Yup, we're going there! In this episode, Mary Roach, author of Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, answers your questions about those things that we're told not to talk about in polite company: poop and farts. We learn how astronauts use the bathroom in space and how many germs are in one ounce of poop.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: forgetting how to read and introducing new furry pals Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: if we retain what we read and if it matters The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:28 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 8:56 - Our Current Reads 9:00 - Packing for Mars by Mary Roach (Kaytee) 9:16 - Packing for Mars for Kids by Mary Roach 13:16 - Stiff by Mary Roach 14:34 - Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson (Meredith) 16:38 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 20:47 - Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent 21:09 - Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson (Kaytee) 26:24 - The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (Meredith) 31:47 - The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy 32:09 - Bad Cree by Jessica Johns (Kaytee) 35:08 - Content Bookstore 36:31 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (Meredith) 36:35 - 10 Things To Tell You ep. 239 w/Meredith 37:52 - 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann 38:10 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon (her spoiler filled episode about Iain Reids book is on Patreon) 38:29 - Fabled Bookshop 43:18 - Foe by Iain Reid 43:32 - Retaining What We Read 44:51 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 47:21 - A Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny 49:30 - The Change by Kirsten Miller 51:59 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 52:50 - Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 53:04 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 53:39 - NYT article “At Capacity” 55:02 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 55:49 - Meet Us At The Fountain 55:58 - I wish to let you know about the storyteller word a day calendar (Kaytee) 56:03 - Mrs. Wordsmith Storytellers Word a Day 58:02 - I wish the newest Louise Penny book will be good (Meredith) 58:07 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL comes to us from our anchor store, The Novel Neighbor! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

"Engrossing...hard to put down."—The New York Times Book Review“Frostbite is a perfectly executed cold fusion of science, history, and literary verve . . . as a fellow nonfiction writer, I bow down. This is how it's done.”—Mary Roach, author of Fuzz and StiffAn engaging and far-reaching exploration of refrigeration, tracing its evolution from scientific mystery to globe-spanning infrastructure, and an essential investigation into how it has remade our entire relationship with food—for better and for worseHow often do we open the fridge or peer into the freezer with the expectation that we'll find something fresh and ready to eat? It's an everyday act—but just a century ago, eating food that had been refrigerated was cause for both fear and excitement. The introduction of artificial refrigeration overturned millennia of dietary history, launching a new chapter in human nutrition. We could now overcome not just rot, but seasonality and geography. Tomatoes in January? Avocados in Shanghai? All possible.In Frostbite, New Yorker contributor and cohost of the award-winning podcast Gastropod Nicola Twilley takes listeners on a tour of the cold chain from farm to fridge, visiting off-the-beaten-path landmarks such as Missouri's subterranean cheese caves, the banana-ripening rooms of New York City, and the vast refrigerated tanks that store the nation's orange juice reserves. Today, nearly three-quarters of everything on the average American plate is processed, shipped, stored, and sold under refrigeration. It's impossible to make sense of our food system without understanding the all-but-invisible network of thermal control that underpins it. Twilley's eye-opening book is the first to reveal the transformative impact refrigeration has had on our health and our guts; our farms, tables, kitchens, and cities; global economics and politics; and even our environment.In the developed world, we've reaped the benefits of refrigeration for more than a century, but the costs are catching up with us. We've eroded our connection to our food and redefined what “fresh” means. More important, refrigeration is one of the leading contributors to climate change. As the developing world races to build a US-style cold chain, Twilley asks: Can we reduce our dependence on refrigeration? Should we? A deeply researched and reported, original, and entertaining dive into the most important invention in the history of food and drink, Frostbite makes the case for a recalibration of our relationship with the fridge—and how our future might depend on it.Nicola Twilley* is author of Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves (Penguin Press, June 2024), and co-host of the award-winning Gastropod podcast, which looks at food through the lens of history and science, and which is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network in partnership with Eater. Her first book, Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine, was co-authored with Geoff Manaugh and was named one of the best books of 2021 by Time Magazine, NPR, the Guardian, and the Financial Times. She is a contributing writer at The New Yorker and the author of Edible Geography. She lives in Los Angeles.https://www.nicolatwilley.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Tonight, my special guest is best-selling author Stacy Horn here to discuss the man who was considered The Einstein of Parapsychology who studied the paranormal for the government.   “Author Stacy Horn dissects all the things that go bump in the night—ghosts, poltergeists, your ex-boyfriend Klaus—in [her] macabre book.”  —Marie Claire   A fascinating, eye-opening collection of “Investigations into Ghosts, Poltergeists, Telepathy, and Other Unseen Phenomena, from the Duke Parapsychology Laboratory,” Unbelievable by Stacy Horn explores science's remarkable first attempts to prove—or disprove—the existence of the paranormal. A featured contributor on the popular NPR program “All Things Considered,” Horn has been praised by Mary Roach, bestselling author of Spook, for her “awe-fueled curiosity [and] top-flight reporting skills.” Horn attacks a most controversial subject with Unbelievable—a book that will appeal to armchair scientists as well as fans of TV's Medium, The Ghost Whisperer, and Crossing Over with John Edward.Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio

True crime mysteries can be dark and thrilling. But what if humans can't crack the case? What if the suspect ... isn't human? This hour, TED Radio Hour investigates crimes with a wild twist. Guests include forensic scientist Lauren Pharr Parks, author Mary Roach, dog trainer and conservationist Megan Parker, wildlife intelligence analyst Sarah Stoner. Original broadcast date: October 21, 2022.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy