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LOOKSMAXXING
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LOOKSMAXXING - what is it and why is it everywhere online right now? Today we get into the harsh reality of this online sub-culture and the science be...
We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We got caught in a lie. So today we are going to explain the ways we have lied, why Greg can't stop exaggerating and how to spot if someone is cheatin...
Constipation: are we all secretly backed up?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Constipation affects millions of people every day, and billions every year. The actual definition of constipation is complicated - and there are crazy...
Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nipple sensitivity is a scientific mystery in many ways. There are few studies on it, but the the information that does exist is fascinating. It is mo...
Buttholes: how the anus made us human
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buttholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a t...
WE'RE BACK and addressing the rumours ...
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK! We took two months off as things were rough. We didn't THINK we were keeping you guessing about the podcast ending, but I guess we were. ...
Marijuana use, Rosalia's new album, our bickering = THE FINAL Q and A OF THE YEAR :)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is our final Q and A episode of the year. We like to gossip so it happens today. How is our "decreasing marijuana use" is going ... LOL - we go ...
COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vacci...
How to decrease your phone use!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're all addicted to our phones - but how can we decrease our phone use? Even the word "addiction" could be part of why you are hooked. Today we brea...
GOONING: why are people masturbating for hours at a time?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of ...
Is it too late to solve climate change? ft. DAVID SUZUKI
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism...
Trump vs. Science: are we screwed? ft. Dr. Nikki Maphis
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen fundin...
Climate Optimism: the radical shift we need to survive ft. Dr. Shelby Riskin
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery...
The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc.
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our r...
Is AI slowly ruining science? YES - plz listen!
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper ...
How to fall asleep faster!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain ...
What ACTUALLY Causes Autism? Tylenol, pollutants, screen time ...
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autism rates are on the rise - and right now in America Donald Trump claims the rise is due to Tylenol use during pregnancy. Other experts claim it ha...
How Concerts Are Replacing Church: BAD BUNNY REVIEW, LADY GAGA REVIEW, TATE MCRAE REWIEW etc....
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically ...
Toxic masculinity and the "crisis of male culture" ft. YourFriendKevin
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about working out, toxic masculinity and the crisis of male identity with "YourFriendKevin" aka. Kevin McDonald. As a popular twi...
HPV: the virus causing cancer in young people
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importa...
Coldplay CEO, Bieber, Zelda Announcement, Wimbledon and more hot gossip!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about the Coldplay CEO being fired, Bieber's new album, the Zelda announcement and Donkey Kong as well. We will update on Lorde, ...
How love hacks your brain: obsession, jealousy and Love Island
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why real...
Do you actually have consciousness?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring t...
Type A vs. Type B personality types: is it all BS?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality ty...
Pride 3.0: Grindr epidemic, why gay people exist, semen taste, and MUCH MORE
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more ...
The attention span epidemic: why you're so impatient now!
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience...
The imaginary pill that can cure mental illness
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new researc...
The crisis of male sexuality: erectile dysfunction, Cialis and Viagra
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra,...
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: which one are you?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy ter...
Answering more SPICY QUESTIONS - call in episode 3.0
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
REGISTRATION FOR OUR BIRD WATCHING EVENT - May 22nd, 6-9 pm HIGH PARK: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/Are we interested in older ...
Porn Addiction: why is it so common now? What is GOING ON?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASAPSCIENCE BIRD WATCHING HIKE - REGISTER HERE: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/Porn addiction is on the rise, increasing A LOT si...
Bird Watching: start NOW while you still can!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Registration for our HIGH PARK BIRDWATCHING EVENT:https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/Today we take you on an amazing step by step jou...
Quitting Weed: how to get over an addiction
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AsapSCIENCE ANNUAL BIRD WATCHING HIKE - MAY 22nd 6-9 pm: Registration Portal: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.comWebsite Event Pa...
Pre-Workout: a popular 'dangerous' supplement?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-workout is the most popular supplement amongst young people next to multivitamins. It has creatine, caffeine, and beta alanine which has known to ...
Pop culture breakdown: Lady Gaga, Traitors, White Lotus and more
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are are doing another pop culture breakdown to get y'all caught up. What do we think of Lady Gaga's MAYHEM, did Mitch like the end of Traitor...
Butt Plugs: why are they so popular and how do they work?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Butt plug use is on the rise - and new studies have found out why. Today we talk about what happens when you use a butt plug, why they are so popular ...
Is eating fiber the best health hack of all time?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing dietary fiber is one of the biggest health trends of right now, but is there any scientific proof as to why we should be consuming more fib...
Who is the top, and who is the bottom?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tomato and peanut butter sandwich, top vers bottom, call in's about cock rings and why are you vomitting? This is our fourth call in episode. We are b...
Are we becoming parents?!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE!To...
Cock Rings: why is everyone using them now?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with ov...
Hemorrhoids: you will likely get one, so what do you do?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessar...
We give up! Why things feel so bad right now
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science t...
Bird Flu: are we about to face the next pandemic?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A vir...
Feeling sick? Are 'zinc supplements' the solution?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your im...
Pop culture breakdown!
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial ban...
Are Bike Lanes Causing Traffic?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others ...
What does creatine do and why is everyone taking it?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creatine is one of the most studied supplements. It now has new research saying it could help with cognitive decline, aging and even injury recovery. ...
Is AI Going To Destroy The Planet?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI is everywhere, but how much water is it consuming? IT IS WORTH IT:?! How much energy is it consuming? THEY'RE TURNING BACK ON THREE MILE ISLAND?! I...
Are we doomed? ... processing the election lol
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SOOO, lol, the election happened and we have been spiraling in our own ways. We are going to essentially just have a casual conversation about everyth...
How Magnets Are Changing Your Brains! (NO JOKE)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a new technology called TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. There is another one with the acronym SAINT which is also used to magnetica...
Couples Therapy: does it even work? ft. Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Couples therapy is all the rage, so much so that comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman have a whole podcast about it. Today we are interviewing...
Who is ready for SEASONAL DEPRESSION? ( The science of seasons )
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn is HITTING! So today we are talking about how seasons affect the human body. Why do we get depressed in winter? Why do leaves change colour? Wh...
Insane ways to live past 100 years old!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the era of "longevity science". Are there medications that can extend your life and stop you from aging? Rapamycin, canagliflozin, dapaglifl...
Is loneliness killing us all?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you lonely? This is a question that researchers have been tackling in the last 10 years. Known as the loneliness epidemic, it seems like scientist...
Incest: what happens when you inbreed?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS AND THE FACTS CAN BE TENSE - WE ARE ASAPSCIENCE HERE TO MAKE THINGS MAKE SENSE. Inbreeding is weirdly an important concept to u...
Charisma: how to get more of it
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Courses on charisma are on the rise. There is a lot of pseudoscience out there about the "science of influence and charisma" so today we are going to ...
The Throuple Episode! (Fan Questions - PART 2)
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue answering your questions and deciding if officially we are going to enter a throuple.After this episode it is back to our regular we...
The Science of BRAT SUMMER! (Fan Questions - PART 1)
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are taking all your questions. We are an open book talking about BRAT SUMMER, Chapell Roan, the science of music, our relationship and all th...
Boobs: why do they exist?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The science of breasts. Humans are the only primates that have breasts for LIFE - that sounds weird but you have to listen to music to understand why....
The Male G-Spot: does it exist?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about the science of the prostate - and is it in fact the male g-spot? There is a lot of fascinating research about the prostate ...
The Annual PRIDE COMEDOWN Episode of 2024
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pride just happened and we are about to spill the low energy tea. Every year we divulge after pride, take a few questions and FIGHT because our brains...
Post Nut Clarity: does an orgasm cause clear headedness?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about "post nut clarity". A term used in a new drake lyric, was popularized on the Call Me Daddy podcast and is meant to explain ...
Rejection: why it hurts and how to deal with it
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection is extremely common - and the feelings we get surrounding it make total sense. Scientists and psychologists have been studying why it physic...
Kegels: can they improve your sex life?
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kegels - or pelvic floor exercises have been popular for years now. A lot of the ideas around them tout that they can make your sex life better, they ...
Gay Face: why do so many gay people look similar?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gay face is a real thing. The science is so fascinating as to why it might exist, and much of the research is meant to help understand the biological ...
Bird Watching Trip: COME BIRD WITH US!
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30 pm come meet us at the High Park Nature Centre in Toronto Ontario for a two hour bird walk. Make sure to add us on IG...
Cults vs. Communes: is it time to join one?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cults are fascinating but dangerous, so is it time to join a commune? Today we talk about the psychology of cults, and why communes may be a separate ...
Saunas: is sweating really that good for you?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saunas or thermotherapy, is a way of making your body SUPER hot in order to feel better and hopefully have a positive physiological response. The popu...
The best scientific life hack in the world ... BIRD WATCHING!
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bird watching / ornithology / birding - it has TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM! More people than ever are doing this activity and for good reason. Today we e...
Gay Voice: can you tell if someone is gay from their speech? ft. The Fitness Marshall
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you tell if someone is gay from their voice? There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men ...
Is sugar slowly killing you?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar is enemy #1 according to many online doctors - such as Dr. Mark Hyman. So what is going on here, why are we all of a sudden so worried about swe...
Intermittent Fasting: is it secretly bad for you?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intermittent fasting has recently come under scrutiny - there is new research that may hint it can KILL YOU! What is going on? We break down the recen...
How lucid dreaming can unlock your creative potential
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucid Dreaming is something we will all likely do in our lifetime, but there are science backed tips and tricks to make it happen consistently. Today ...
What People Think About Before Death
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Death - it is something we will all experience. There are some patterns to what people think about, and also to the regrets they have before dying. To...
Throuples: why polyamory is taking over
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throuples, quads, polyamory, polycules, it turns out that non-monogamous relationships are on the rise. It is common now for people to date more than ...
Posture: how to stand up straight
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Posture is a hot topic online, tons of people are teaching you how to fix it and making money of explaining how to stand up straight. The science is m...
Self-esteem: how to improve it
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-esteem is a complicated psychological marker of how you "feel" about yourself. When it is low it can really affect your life - so today we explai...
Erections: how they work and how to keep them healthy
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erections, boners or HOGS (LOL) are a very important part of sexual health and reproduction. Today we explain how they work, the neuroscience of getti...
Envy: how to cope with jealous emotions
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Envy and jealousy are complicated emotions, but science, psychology and evolution have a lot to say about why they exist. Today we will explain how to...
Mewing: Can You Change Your Face Shape Naturally?
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mewing is a cultural trend where you put your tongue on the top of your mouth, and over time your jaw changes to make you hotter? That is oversimplifi...
Internalized Homophobia: why everyone has it!
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Internalized homophobia is something that sociologists and psychologists argue every man has. It is complicated to understand so today we bring the mo...
Why is everyone suddenly neurodivergent?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodivergence is one the rise, or is it? It is a newer term, which includes ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and some other "conditions". There is neurodivergent...
The Carnivore Diet: why are so many people only eating meat?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The All Meat Diet, a.k.a. The Carnivore Diet is a huge new trend online. Tons of people are now ONLY eating meat and saying it helps with chronic dise...
New Years Resolutions: The Science To Keeping Them
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEW YEAR NEW US! As always!!! Today we discuss the top scientific tips with HOW to keep resolutions, and why it is a good time to make a change. Using...
Our Year in REVIEW: the science was messy
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go through our top science stories, the biggest tech and pop culture moments, and what we predict for next year. It was a wild year, and there were...
Gene Editing in Humans: it's happening RIGHT NOW!
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CRISPR technology is HAPPENING IN HUMANS Y'ALL! There have been some amazing breakthroughs, a long with some controversial missteps, and we will expla...
Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome: was legalizing weed a mistake?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome is on the rise. Also known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, more and more people are ending up in the hospital vomiti...
Will AI destroy us all? ft. Audrey Tang
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Audrey Tang is a genius, we aren't kidding, they were reading advanced novels at age 5 and learning complicated code at age 6. They are also one of th...
Personality tests: the world's biggest scam?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Myers-Briggs Personality Tests costs 50 dollars a POP! Personality tests are a billion dollar industry, but is it a full scam? Myers-Briggs is under a...
Digital Nomads: why working abroad isn't what you think
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Nomads are people who do remote work in other countries in order to live a "better life". Working abroad has been gaining popularity in recent...
Love Languages: are they fake and harmful?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 5 love languages have become a staple of modern relationships. Ever since the late 80s when they were conceived, people have used them to fall in ...
Travelling: is it worth the hype?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about TRAVELLING, is it helpful for your body, or just honestly bad for the planet and your well being. We just got back from a E...
Influencers: then vs. now
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INFLUENCERS - a bad word IN OUR OPPINION! Today we are going to tell you the juicy details of what we have learned from being *influencers* for over t...
FOMO: how it hurts your health
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FEAR OF MISSING OUT! It is a common anxiety, and for good reason. It is linked to our hunter gatherer ancestors - but also may be created from chi...
Breathing: are you doing it wrong?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about BREATHING! Hot take, it is important. Andrew Huberman says how you breathe can change your focus, some scientists say it ca...
Vaping: is it worse than smoking?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping vs. Smoking, which is worse? With "vaping" killing 68 people in the year 2019, the insane chemical flavouring and how much nicotine there is pe...
Population Decline: is the world about to implode?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The population is going to decrease soon. Different studies predict that it will peak within our lifetime and decrease or stabilize for the first time...
Edging: sexually helpful or problematic?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Edging, gooning or surfing are all terms for coming close to orgasm before stopping, and then continuing on after. It is popular to do, and can be hel...
Tattoos: do they look worse as you age?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tattooing is on the rise, but new research says people are regretting them more and more. Today we explain the science behind how tattoos work, the hi...
Ketamine: the party drug that could cure depression?
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ketamine (aka special K) is a party drug that causes hallucinations, loss of reality and euphoria. It ALSO may be a new cure for severe depression. To...