The ProBoh Show

Neanderthals Never Died Out? AI App Lets You Talk to the Dead & Why Age Gaps Spark Debate

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a fascinating new study suggesting that Neanderthals may never have truly gone extinct. Then we talked...

World-First Coffee Trial, Clean Air Paradox, and What People Think They Know

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how coffee has an “astounding” impact on irregular heartbeat in a world-first clinical trial. Then...

Binge Drinkers Turned Bosses, Self-Criticism for Success and Why Tech Didn’t Make Us Dumb

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned how psychologists say you can actually use negative self-talk to your advantage. Later, we explored a su...

Saudi Mega-City Collapse, Anti-Social Media Era, What Would You Change?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Saudi Arabia's dystopian futuristic city project is crashing and burning. Then we talked about why...

Can Omega-3s Make You Kinder? Bill Gates Thinks We’ll Survive Climate Change

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Bill Gates’ recent statement that climate change “will not lead to humanity’s demise.” Then we...

ChatGPT Gets Smarter When You’re Mean, and a Cathedral Skull Comes Home

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study that found that being mean to ChatGPT can actually improve its accuracy—but scientists warn ...

Why Rich Parents Are Miserable & Scientists Want Us Breathing Through Our Butts

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we examined the Parental-Happiness Fallacy and explored whether having children really makes people happier. The...

China’s Park Dating Craze and Why Intelligence Peaks Later Than You Think

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the hottest dating app in China isn't an app at all — it's a park where parents meet to find mat...

Amazon’s Meltdown, Smartphone Myths, and Why We’re Not So Divided

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we examined how a massive Amazon outage affected Venmo, Snapchat, Alexa, Reddit, and a significant portion of the i...

Gen X Grandparents, Treatable Dementia, and the Real Impact of Cancel Culture

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Gen X is entering its grandparent era, and it’s hitting different. Then we talked about new rese...

What Fruit Flies Teach Us About Personality and Bad Justice

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how scientists studied thousands of fruit flies to understand why and how personality emerges. Later, ...

OpenAI Gets Steamy, Music Faces Extinction, and The Truth About “Strong” People

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at news that ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, as announced by the OpenAI boss. Then...

Common Knowledge, Smart Genes & Why Not Every Voice Deserves a Platform

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how “common knowledge” shapes our individual lives and societies, exploring why what everyone kn...

The Loneliness Economy and Why No One Owes You an Instant Reply

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored the Loneliness Economy — how, in an age dominated by digital interactions, isolation itself has bec...

Clickbait, Doomsday Billionaires, and the Joy of Staying Single

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Pope Leo XIV, who has strongly criticised the use of clickbait in the media, calling it a “degrading...

Collective illusions, falling satellites, and why night owls rule

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the profound impact of collective illusions on personal and societal well-being. Then we talked abou...

EU vs Veggie Burgers, Scientists Find Hunger Switch, AI’s Job Takeover

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how 'veggie burgers' could be banned from EU menus as MEPs push for renaming plant-based foods. Then w...

Women Outliving Men, How Music Transforms With Age, What Bosses Really Want

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why women live longer than men, with a new study offering clues to close the gap. Then we talked about...

Why Habits Rule You, Animal Fights, Stressful Weddings

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned that most of your actions are driven by habit, not thought, and why that might actually be a good thing....

AI Voices Fool Us All, Sora 2’s Terrifying Future, Jobs Known for Heavy Drinking

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI voices are now indistinguishable from real human voices. Then we talked about Sora 2, which mak...

YouTube’s AI Radio Hosts, Smart Fridges Push Ads, Fears Even Immortality Won’t Fix

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Samsung confirming that its $1,800+ fridges will soon start showing you ads. Then we talked about YouT...

Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Intelligence Linked to No Sex, Snooze Button Dangers

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, the world-renowned chimpanzee researcher and animal advocate, who...

AI and Visual Literacy, Egg Cells From Skin DNA, Why Breaking Up by Text Works

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how in the age of AI, teaching young people to write may not be enough—we must also focus on observa...

AI Actress Backlash, Universities Drop AI Detection, Privacy Secrets

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the backlash surrounding AI actress Tilly Norwood as her creator defended her as a “new tool” rath...

Spotify vs AI Slop, The Ostrich Effect, and The Truth About CVs

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the origins of the 'Ostrich Effect,' where researchers have pinpointed the age we begin avoiding infor...

Why We Comply, Risky Crypto Bets, and the Skills Lost to Technology

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how young adults are embracing "financial nihilism," diving into risky bets on crypto and stocks as th...

Why Young Minds Are Breaking, Second Language Morals, Age Is Not a Number

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why young minds are breaking faster than we can mend them. Then we talked about how speaking in a seco...

Sweden bans phones in schools, humans glow before death, the truth about midlife crisis

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Sweden’s decision to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools. Then we discussed a surpris...

Billionaire Tax Backlash, Rapture Panic, What Should Never Be Taxed

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why some people believe the rapture is coming tomorrow and are sharing tips on how to be "saved." Then...

Earth Isn’t Special, AI Outsmarts Tests, and Why People Ghost

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study suggesting that Earth may not be as unique as we once thought, with Earthlike planets being co...

Are 6-Figure Tech Jobs Dead, Apple’s AirPods Translate, What Really Makes People Attractive

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the demoralizing trend of computer science graduates struggling to find work, even at minimum wage job...

Robert Redford Dead at 89, AI Is Grown Not Built, First Date Impressions

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we remembered the life of Robert Redford, actor, director, and environmentalist, who passed away at the age of 89. ...

Puzzling cancer trend, what people use ChatGPT for, and bad relationship advice

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how a forgotten cancer is rising in young people, leaving experts puzzled. Then we explored new data...

Signs of Life on Mars, Dogs in Bed, AI Job Apocalypse

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at NASA’s bold claim that it has found the clearest sign yet of past life on Mars. Then we talked about...

Parenting in the A.I. Era, Life Without Anonymity, Signs of Flirting

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how parents’ role in children’s learning has changed in the A.I. era. Then we talked about the end...

Youth Unhappiness Spike, Feeling Lost in Life, Fine Dining Isn’t Worth It

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the famous “unhappiness hump” has vanished — and why young people might be paying the price....

Billions at risk with Meta, binge-watching benefits, silence in the taxi

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at an ex-WhatsApp cybersecurity executive who claims Meta endangered billions of users in a new lawsuit. ...

Bots, Broken Job Market, and the Truth About Marriage

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how The Job Market Is Hell and explored Sam Altman’s claim that bots are making social media feel ‘...

Digital Overload Fix, Everyday AI Language, Debunking The Good Old Days

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how putting down your phone and embracing boredom might actually improve your life, with philosophy of...

Meta Scanning Phones, Salesforce AI Job Cuts, Religious Tech Language

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why language surrounding technology is starting to sound increasingly religious. Then we talked about ...

Blind Test Favors AI Writers, Fatty Food’s Brain Risk, How We Punish Adults

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned that readers preferred AI-written short stories over ones by award-winning human authors in a blind test...

Finland’s Happiness Secret, YouTube’s AI Trick, Worst First Date Spots

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we examined a journalist who visited the world's happiest country, Finland, and came back wishing they could unlear...

Thumb Size Linked to Brain Power, Spotify DMs Debate, Food Delivery Backlash

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study that links thumb length to brain size and cognition. Then we talked about Spotify rolling ...

Scientists Translate Inner Thoughts, Gen Z’s Career Minimalism, Personality Tests Exposed

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how scientists have managed to translate the inner monologue — and what that might mean for the futu...

World Record Freedive, Starbucks Office Crackdown, Which Fictional Men Can’t Change?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned about a freediver who held his breath for almost half an hour, smashing a world record. Then we looked a...

Social Media Can’t Be Fixed, Paid to Do Nothing, Gen Z Quits Games

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study claiming social media probably can’t be fixed. Then we discussed the unusual case of a w...

AI in Schools, The Coming Bubble, and The Truth About Influencers

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the AI takeover of education is just getting started. Then we explored whether the AI boom might a...

Palantir CEO Slams Ivy League, Musk AI Nudes Controversy, Cozy Nights In

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, while a billionaire can still sell you AI nudes. Then w...

AI’s Coming for CEOs, Caffeine’s Mood Trick, Where Fake Positivity Thrives

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI is gutting workforces—and heard from an ex-Google exec who says CEOs are too busy celebrating ef...

Why Duolingo's AI Pivot Won, The Ethics AI Needs, Marriage Myths

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the backlash against Duolingo going “AI-first” — and why it didn’t seem to matter. Then we tal...

“Toxic Masculinity” Is Toxic Now, Compromise Is Out, Who Wins in Arguments?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ turned toxic — from a term aimed at critiquing harmful gender...

Grok's Taylor Swift Glitch, Song Lengths comeback, Billionaire personality traits

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a BBC study suggesting that average song lengths are getting longer again after years of shrinking to ...

Society Is Collapsing, Humanity Is Peaking, Hollywood Is Over

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we explored the chilling prediction that societal collapse through "self-termination" is not only likely—it’s a...

Subliminal AI Messages, The Mind’s Invisible Landscape, Workplace Gossip Revealed

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI models can send "subliminal" messages to each other, making them more evil. Then we explored th...

Age Checks Gone Wrong, Science in Decline, Is Democracy Dying?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the curious case of ‘Britain’s most tattooed man,’ who says he can’t access adult sites becaus...

Plastic pollution in our lungs, under‑16 social media ban, OnlyFans banned

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new study revealing the shocking amount of plastic we breathe in every day. Today’s unpopular op...

Mankeeping Is Killing Attraction, Gen Z Roasts Dead Poets, Narcissist Essentials

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why “mankeeping” is turning women off—unpaid emotional labour many women take on to manage the m...

Super-Babies, Microplastic Tires, and Crimes That Won’t Land You in Jail

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we learned that one of the biggest sources of microplastic pollution isn’t plastic bags or straws—it’s your...

Corporate Dictatorships, AI Hype Collapse, Should Affairs Cost You Your Job?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why tech billionaires are obsessed with the idea of a 'corporate dictatorship' and how they believe de...

Why Hustle Makes You Slower, Limitless Energy Breakthrough, Your Brain on Friendship

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned that rushing through tasks doesn't make us more productive. The so-called "illusion of faster" slows us ...

Heatwaves in Europe, The Meaning of Life Debunked, and AI That We Don't Understand

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Southern Europe is baking through a brutal mid-summer heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures ...

Depression’s Secret Cause, Gen Z Spy Games, and Why We All Keep Complaining

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study suggesting that depression might be linked to something called "internal jet lag"—a mism...

Why Gen Z Won’t Say Hello, Apple’s AI Mirage, and When to Have a Baby

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a story about Gen Z avoiding the word "hello" when answering the phone. Then we explored the idea of “...

Is the Internet Broken? Time Distortion Explained, Couples' Biggest Arguments

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we asked: Are a few people ruining the internet for the rest of us? We also explored why time seems to slow down wh...

Married to a Chatbot, Bad Sex Life Could Kill You, US Summers Choked by Smoke

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the growing trend of people marrying AI chatbots, with some claiming to feel "pure, unconditional love...

The Naked Truth with Carmen González Castro: Art, Censorship, and Public Perceptions

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show took a different turn as we welcomed Spanish artist and lecturer Carmen González Castro for a deep, thought-provoking conversation abo...

Climate Lies, Visual Illusions, and a Manga That Grounded Planes

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we asked if you can really trust climate information—especially when powerful players might be misleading the pub...

Plastic Battle Lost, Child Tantrums Explained, China’s Robot Football Stars

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Annie Lowrey’s Atlantic essay “I Fought Plastic. Plastic Won,” which follows her personal and ...

Smarter People Have Weaker Morals, Political Orphan Sam Altman, Signs of Immaturity

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study suggesting that people with higher cognitive ability may actually have weaker moral founda...

Processed Meat Dangers, Brain Scan Aging Tech, Phone-Free Zones

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research suggesting that even tiny amounts of processed meat can lead to health issues. Then we di...

Why OpenAI Hired a Psychiatrist, Spain’s Wealth Tax Push, and a Banned Classroom Sign

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how Spain and Brazil are pushing for a global tax on the super-rich in a coordinated effort to reduc...

Water Isn’t the Best Hydrator, Brain Rewiring, and Why Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a surprising study that claims water might not be the best drink for hydration. Then we explored how...

Organ Regrowth Breakthrough, Hot Dad Science, and Child Discipline Debates

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we learned about a new study that explores the most attractive body fat percentage for men. Then we discussed a r...

AI Band Sparks Backlash, China Goes Cashless, What Makes Someone Cool?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Spotify’s breakout band The Velvet Sundown, which appears to be AI-generated — and fans aren’t...

Facebook Detox, Killer Drone Beverage, ChatGPT Is Breaking Brains

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study revealing how deactivating Facebook and Instagram affects users' emotional well-being. The...

People Now Talk Like ChatGPT, Publishing Collapses, Red Pandas Invade Hotel Beds

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI is influencing the way we speak, as a new study shows people are starting to sound eerily like ...

AI Toys Are Coming, Is Wealth Evil, and Why CDs Might Outsell Spotify Again

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the news that toy giant Mattel has teamed up with OpenAI—raising concerns among parents about the gr...

REPLAY (02/09/22) - Cohabitating before marriage, viagra in the navy, and putting kids to work in Australia

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this replay episode of The ProBoh Show we saw: Cohabitating should be compulsory before marriage, what pairs well with steak, viagra in the navy, a...

Glass Bottles Worse Than Plastic, Live Forever?, and Microsoft’s Workweek Trap

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a shocking discovery: glass bottles contain more microplastics than plastic ones. Then we explored a s...

Hope, Social Climbing, and the Zoom Sandwich Scandal

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research suggesting that hope may be the secret ingredient to a meaningful life. Then we explored ...

Plastic Bags Bans, Cat Litter Killing Fertility, Sports That Aren’t Sports

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned that plastic shopping bag policies are actually working to reduce pollution, according to a new study. T...

REPLAY (01/09/22) - Self-love and narcissism, California’s canals, and award-winning AI art

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this classic episode of the show from September 1st, 2022. Self-love or narcissism? Words you'd hate to forget in another language, California's...

Zoom CEO Says Work-Life Balance Is Dead, Australia Bans Teens Online, AI Art Isn't Theft

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the Zoom CEO’s viral claim that “work is life, life is work” — unless you’re family. Then we...

Social Media Replaces News, Political Breakups, and Global Cuisine

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned that social media has overtaken traditional outlets to become the main source of news in the U.S. Then, ...

Underwater Goldmine Found by Mistake, End-of-the-World AI Bash, What Kids Would Ban from School

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we learned how a fortunate mistake led scientists to discover an underwater island packed with rare earth elements....

People Want Dictators? Sociopath CEOs, and a £500k Con Gone Wrong

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we explored new data suggesting that AI is already replacing human workers across white-collar industries. Then we ...

Bigfoot Discounts, Depressing Jobs, and What Women Really Want

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study that suggests your career choice could be linked to your risk of depression. Then we examined ...

Why Gen X Are the Worst Grandparents, Denmark’s Work-Life Secret, Staring at Smokers

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why Gen X has been crowned the worst generation of grandparents—and, shockingly, the reasons kind ...

Age-Gap Happiness, Brain Drain Panic, and the Miss Piggy Meltdown

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a Psychology Today article that asked: when there’s an age gap in a relationship, which partner te...

Coolest Generation Revealed, Ambition Exposed, Gen Z’s Green Fail

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we explored the gap between Gen Z’s eco-conscious ideals and their actual shopping habits. Then we asked the big ...

Your Phone Is a Parasite, Beauty by Comparison, and Trophies for Everyone

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we explored the idea that your smartphone may be more of a parasite than a tool, at least from an evolutionary stan...

Boys Left Behind, Broken by Tinder, and the One Word That Makes a Man

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why boys are falling behind in school from the very start—and why it might be more than just a class...

Young Men Are Failing, AI Is Winning, and Love Isn’t a Reason to Marry

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a troubling trend: we are facing a generation of young men who are economically and emotionally unviab...

AI Acceleration, Blackpill Ideology, and a Rogue Duck Attacks a Neighbourhood

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace of change in nearly every part of modern life. Th...

Faking Runs, AI with Feelings, and the Creepy Accuracy of Orwell’s 1984

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at “Fake My Run,” a movement using fake GPS routes to call out fitness culture and vanity metrics. ...

Sex Improves Sleep, Antarctica Gains Ice, Man Helps Search for Himself

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a study that claims sexual activity before bed can actually improve sleep quality. Then we explored ...

They Stole Her Voice, Mass Layoffs Begin, Would You Still Work If You Didn’t Have To?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the controversy surrounding a new train announcer whose voice turned out to be a cloned version of a r...