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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING!

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Life Sciences Science Comedy
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
54 minutes
Episodes
299
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Simone Giertz

Simone Giertz

This week Mitch and Greg are joined by the infamous SIMONE GIERTZ. She is the amazing inventor, YouTuber, Truckla maker and DANG DANG COOLEST GAL AROUND! We talk about meeting on set of the most hate…
00:52:02  |   Wed 05 Feb 2020
Testicles

Testicles

Greg and Mitch breakdown the viral TikTok trend claiming testicles can taste. We also explain why you get "blue balls" or even "blue vulva", and finally deep dive into the most epic, dangly, WEIRD sc…
00:38:25  |   Wed 29 Jan 2020
Biorobots: Are They Actually Alive?

Biorobots: Are They Actually Alive?

The first living robots were just created! We discuss the science behind them and argue what it means to "be alive". We also detail new robots unveiled at CES 2020 and ponder the future of humanity w…
00:50:04  |   Wed 22 Jan 2020
Australia Fires

Australia Fires

Why did they start? How do we talk about them? Is Prime Minister Scott Morrison the worst human ever? This week we chat about the recent fires in Australia and how to properly link them to Climate Ch…
00:47:00  |   Wed 15 Jan 2020
Biggest Science Stories of the Decade (2010 - 2019)

Biggest Science Stories of the Decade (2010 - 2019)

So much has changed since 2010 as we recap this decade through science. Crispr pigs, probes on comets, the black hole photo, we humans have done SO MANY THINGS! We recap the biggest stories for you s…

01:02:18  |   Wed 18 Dec 2019
Body Image

Body Image

Mitch and Greg speak on their own body image issues and the recent scientific studies about social media negatively affecting our perception of ourselves. They dissect why gay men are disproportionat…
01:02:02  |   Wed 11 Dec 2019
Hustle Culture

Hustle Culture

Rise and grind! Hustle HARDER!

We are constantly told that working super hard aka "hustling" brings success ... but what does science say? We also chat about which YouTubers push this mantra, the con…

00:48:11  |   Wed 04 Dec 2019
The Plastic Problem

The Plastic Problem

Today we have Rachel Salt, the author of "The Plastic Problem" join us to talk about plastics! In our recent YouTube video we wore every piece of plastic we used in a week, and wanted to talk about w…

00:55:51  |   Wed 27 Nov 2019
The Streaming Wars

The Streaming Wars

Netflix, Disney+, Apple+ or even something called Quibi. The amount of streaming services is out of control. But what is the environmental impact of these services? And, according to science who will…
00:54:37  |   Wed 20 Nov 2019
Climate Change Deniers

Climate Change Deniers

Who are these "climate change deniers", and why do they believe the things they believe? More importantly, what are the most effective ways to communicate with them, so that they can understand the s…

01:00:31  |   Thu 07 Nov 2019
Instagram Addiction

Instagram Addiction

Are you addicted to Instagram? WE ARE! Do you want to use it less? WE DO!

This episode explains a scientific perspective on how to decrease Instagram use. We also break down the impact social media h…

00:49:36  |   Wed 02 Oct 2019
Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Deprivation

WARNING: We recorded this podcast with an extreme lack of sleep. We stayed awake for 36 hours to test our own sleep deprivation and you can hear first hand what happened in this podcast.

Will we hall…

00:49:38  |   Tue 24 Sep 2019
Pubic Hair

Pubic Hair

This week is all about PUBES! What does science say about trimming? Are kids getting pubes earlier? IS IT DANGEROUS TO SHAVE DOWN THERE?

We tell embarrassing stories about puberty, our own body hair …

00:53:28  |   Wed 18 Sep 2019
Burnout: The Creativity Killer

Burnout: The Creativity Killer

We've been gone from this podcast for 4 MONTHS, EEEEEK! The main reason was *drumroll please* YOUTUBE BURNOUT!

This week we explain the most recent scientific studies about burnout. Do you have it? C…

01:01:46  |   Wed 11 Sep 2019
Game of Thrones: Brilliant or Boring?

Game of Thrones: Brilliant or Boring?

Winter Is Coming!  Game of Thrones is back this weekend (April 14 2019) and as you might expect, Greg and Mitch feel different ways about it.  This episode we remember the infamous Red Wedding episod…

00:47:29  |   Wed 10 Apr 2019
Conspiracy Theories: YouTube's Heaven or Hell?

Conspiracy Theories: YouTube's Heaven or Hell?

Can we mathematically determine whether or not there's intelligent life elsewhere in the Milky Way? What science gets ignored by conspiracy theorists when it comes to water fluoridation?

This week, G…

00:45:23  |   Wed 03 Apr 2019
Zoos: Do They Help Or Harm Animals?

Zoos: Do They Help Or Harm Animals?

What's currently going on in Marineland? How can you get over your fear of spiders?

This week, Greg and Mitch share stories about zoos, both the good and the bad. Afterward, Mitch sits down with a zo…

00:54:00  |   Wed 27 Mar 2019
How Should You Talk About Vaccines?

How Should You Talk About Vaccines?

In recent months measles outbreaks have been on the rise, and diseases we thought were long gone are making a comeback.  What's the solution?  How do we talk about vaccines and bust the myths around …

01:01:43  |   Wed 20 Mar 2019
Justin Trudeau: From Vogue to Villain?

Justin Trudeau: From Vogue to Villain?

Our handsome Prime Minister has been having a rough couple of months.  The recent SNC Lavalin scandal is showcasing that Trudeau and Canada aren't as squeaky clean has many would like to believe.

Thi…

01:04:12  |   Wed 13 Mar 2019
Going Vegan: World-Saving or Ego-Inflating?

Going Vegan: World-Saving or Ego-Inflating?

What's really going on within the dairy industry? Why should we be on the lookout for Giardia lamblia? What are some ways to use cognitive bias to your advantage?

This week, Greg and Mitch discuss ve…

00:58:35  |   Wed 27 Feb 2019
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