Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 299
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Oscars: Should They Be Cancelled?
Why are tracking shots so effective? Are the Academy Awards merit-based? And speaking of awards, what are some things you could do to up your chances at winning a Nobel Prize?
This week's episode is …
Vlogging: Mental Health Nightmare or Building Community?
Making vlogs and watching vlogs is a favourite millennial pass time! On one hand it's a way of documenting and sharing your life but on the other there's a lot of pressure!
This week Greg and Mitch …
Apple Vs Android: Which Is The Smarter Choice?
Why are Apple store employees trained to interpret body language? What are things you can do to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone?
This week, Greg and Mitch dive head-first into the …
Winter: Special or Stressful?
Does temperature affect our perception of time? Why are some people more inclined than others to take risks? How much of an impact did the ice storm of 2013 actually have?
This week, as the snow pile…
Tidying Up: Life Changing Magic or Waste of Time?
What are some of the most stressful jobs, and some of the stinkiest smells? Can Greg and Mitch get through the tidying up process in one piece?
This week, Greg and Mitch are inspired by Marie Kondo, …
Breakfast: To Eat Or Not To Eat?
How can you improve your microbiome diversity? What's the science behind the new intermittent fasting craze? Why exactly do we eat three meals a day?
This week, Greg and Mitch share stories about wha…
Ellen DeGeneres: Funny or Flawed?
What has Ellen's impact been on our culture and society? She seems to sell everything, so how much is she actually worth?
This week, Greg and Mitch share personal stories about Ellen, why she means s…
The Best of Sidenote 2018
As requested by listeners these are some of your favourite clips from 2018. Thank you for an amazing first year of our podcast - we really appreciate it! See you in 2019
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Small Towns or Big Cities: Where Should You Live?
Are big cities dangerous? Do small towns make you less smart? Is living in one better than the other?
This week Greg recounts a celebrity encounter in the big city he grew up in while Mitch breaks do…
Stress: How To Fight The Feeling
Is stress killing you and how can science help you deal it?
This week Mitch talks about when he almost died in Bangladesh and Greg explains the stress of having his students light each other on fire.
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Grindr: Destroying Confidence or Building Community?
What has science discovered about the gay hook up app Grindr? Is it damaging peoples confidence or fostering consensual sex?
This week, Greg and guest host Matt Rogers (comedian / host of Las Cultur…
Juuling: Blowing Up or Blowing Smoke?
Astrology: Scientific or a Scam?
How big is the psychic industry and is it ripping people off? Can our palms actually tell us things about our body and future?
This week, Mitch talks about visiting a psychic after a night of drinkin…
Liberals vs. Conservatives: Why Do You Hate The Other Side?
Scary Movies: Ghosts, Sleep Paralysis and Spooky Stats
This week Mitch talks about seeing ghosts and dealing with sleep paralysis, while Greg faces his childhood fear of being robbed in the night. Then they debate about what is the scariest movie of all …
Coffee: Healthy Treat or Addictive Trap?
This week Greg talks about the time he tried to quit caffeine and the AsapSCIENCE office nearly shut down entirely. Mitch remembers when he was duped into drinking decaf coffee and we then break dow…
Climate Change: Is It Too Late?
This week Mitch talks about a horrifying experience at the slowly disappearing Great Barrier Reef and Greg explains the scorching heat they felt in the Arctic while on a trip with Greenpeace. Then Mi…
Masturbation: Addictive Habit or Healthy Pleasure
Phone Addiction: Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
