In our latest "Is That a Fact?" mini-pod, we debate whether your hair and nails continue to grow for several days after death. Rational argument on both sides eventually decays into insult and ad hominem , until the internet mercifully supplies the correc

On Episode 17 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we get morbid and talk about Death. Our guest expert is Judy Melinek, forensic pathologist and author of "Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner." We'll get into the g

On Episode 16 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we discuss Mormon Missionaries. Where do they come from? Where do they go? What's with the black ties and bicycles, and the holy underwear? At the half way mark, we check in with Jenn Knight and Elise Hah

On Episode 15 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we discuss Laughter -- why people laugh, why laughter is contagious, and what the health benefits may be. At the halfway mark, we bring on laughter therapist and laughter yoga instructor (yes, that's a th

On Episode 14 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we talk to veterans Matthew Wheeler (Army) and Jeremiah McCloud (Marines) about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. We discuss their decisions to enlist and their expectations of service, the day-

On our first "Is That a Fact?" short, we ask: does searing meat help seal in the juices? Ryan and Jay argue the pros and cons, tempers flare, mothers are insulted, and the internet declares a winner..This item has files of the following types: Archive Bit

On Episode 13 of  Here's How I Think This Works , for the first time, Eric and Adam take on a topic they actually know something about: podcasting. We share what we learned from our first year of podcasting, announce some exciting changes to the format f

On episode 12 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we cap off our second season with a tribute to our co-host Cameron, congratulating him on his first marriage. This collection of classic clips and un-released gems captures the essence of Cameron....This

On episode 11 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we discuss phobias -- what distinguishes a phobia from a fear, how phobias develop, and how phobias are treated, including several potential breakthrough therapies based on a fundamental misunderstanding

On episode 10 of  Here's How I Think This Works , we answer all your burning questions about sunscreen. How does it work? What is it made of? What else can we do with it, physically, ethically, and legally? It's a long overdue critical examination of som