Best Andrew Colon Podcasts (2025)

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Preventive Medicine, Personalized Nutrition & Changing Your Microbiome | Momo Vuyisich | 204 52:07

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Send us a text Short Summary: Deep dive into preventive medicine, personalized nutrition, and systems biology, providing listeners with actionable insights on optimizing health through diet & microbiome management. About the guest: Momo Vuyisich is a biologist with a background in government science, focusing on drug development before shifting to …

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La Luz Mala: The Mysterious EVIL LIGHT of Argentina 12:08

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Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and here, we explore the stories that define the different cultures from this part of the world. From unexplained phenomena to ancient stories, these tales connect us to our roots. Today, we’ll unravel the legend of La Luz Mala, The Evil Light, and I’d like to thank Adis from Miami, who sent me…

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Hank Azaria’s Advice for Overcoming Codependency 39:10

6d ago39:10

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Hank Azaria is used to putting on other personalities. You probably know him best from his work as a voice actor on “The Simpsons,” where he plays Moe the bartender, Professor Frink, Chief Wiggum and Snake Jailbird, among many others. His list of credits in stage plays, movies and TV shows is prolific, including roles like his Tony-nominated perfor…

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Metagenomics, Microbiome Transmission, Gut Microbiome in Health & Disease | Nicola Segata | 203 39:33

5d ago39:33

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Send us a text Short Summary: A deep dive into the enigmatic world of sleep, exploring its biological functions, evolutionary origins, and diverse manifestations across different species. About the Guest: Nicola Segata, PhD is a professor at the University of Trento in Italy. Note: Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M…

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Finding the Magic, Just in Time 40:53

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When Clare Cory was a young girl, she dreamed of love. But by the time she turned 50, Clare hadn’t found it. Still, she took a look around and found she was happy and was looking forward to the future. Clare fell in love with life. She saw a flower bloom, watched sunlight sparkle on the water and held her cat on her lap. Her heart was full. Then, t…

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Why Do Animals Sleep? | Vlad Vyazovskiy | 202 50:00

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Send us a text Short Summary: A deep dive into the enigmatic world of sleep, exploring its biological functions, evolutionary origins, and the diverse manifestations across different species. Note: Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. About the Guest: …

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What's Wrong With Calling Latin America, Latin America? 5:34

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Why I Call It "The Mysteries of Latin America" (And Why That Might Be a Problem) Why is it called ‘Latin America’? I mean, we don’t speak Latin, and critics say the name reduces our vibrant countries to a generic, colonialized label. So why do I use it for my podcast and YouTube channel? Are the critics right? Let’s unpack this together.…

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The Appeal of the Smaller Breasts: From ‘The Daily’ 29:50

27d ago29:50

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This week on the “Modern Love” podcast, we’re sharing an episode from another New York Times podcast: “The Daily.” For decades, breast augmentations have been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged: the breast reduction. Lisa Miller, who reported the story for The Times, explore…

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WHAT REALLY KILLED THE DINOSAURS: THE MYSTERY OF CHICXULUB 7:56

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66 million years ago, something hit Earth so hard it ended 75% of all life. Dinosaurs? Gone. Oceans? Boiling. The sky? A choking cloud of ash. And the impact site? It’s right here, beneath the Yucatán Peninsula. What caused it? How did it reshape the planet—and our future? Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and today I’ll tell t…

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Aroma, Olfaction & Using AI to Digitize Smell | Alex Wiltschko | M&M #201 49:46

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Send us a text Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. About the Guest: Alex Wiltschko holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard, focusing on olfaction. He transitioned from academic research to AI at Google before founding Osmo, where he applies his exper…

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Your Worst Dates Ever: With Joel Kim Booster 32:55

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It felt as if the dating world hit a breaking point this year. With news headlines like “Is Dating a Total Nightmare for You Right Now?” and “Why the Young and the Single Can’t Commit to Dating Apps” appearing frequently, it became clear that there was a lot of pent up frustration. We gave you all the opportunity to let it out, and asked you to sen…

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Dietary Fats & Seed Oils in Inflammation, Colon Cancer & Chronic Disease | Tim Yeatman & Ganesh Halade | M&M 200 53:33

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Send us a text This episode educates on the complex science of dietary lipids (fats) and inflammation and provides actionable advice for managing your health through dietary choices. Note: Full episodes are available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and are free on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. About the guest: Tim Yeatm…

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Ancient Diets, Human Carnivory, Mammoth Hunting, Clovis Culture & Origin of Native Americans | Ben Potter & Jim Chatters | 199 52:19

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Send us a text Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. About the guest: Ben Potter, PhD is an archaeologist & Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. James Chatter, PhD is a retired archaeologist and paleontologist. They recently …

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Dating Apps Suck. A.I. Clones Are Making Them Even Weirder. 33:30

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Fake profiles. Unresponsive texters. Boring conversations. An endless stream of dudes on boats holding the fish they’ve caught. Talk to single people using dating apps, and they are likely to tell you that the experience is awful, but that they have to be there. Dating apps are just how singles meet one another these days. But what if artificial in…

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Vaccine Adverse Events & mRNA Biotechnology | Jessica Rose | M&M 198 44:32

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Send us a text Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and full video versions are free on YouTube. This episode will not be posted on YouTube due to the controversial nature of the content. About the guest: Jessica Rose, PhD is a computational biologist who has been studying and analyzing data from the Vaccine …

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THE LEGEND OF THE MONKEY MAN OF NICARAGUA 11:26

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In 1974, the quiet town of Matagalpa in north-central Nicaragua became gripped by a tale that blurred the line between folklore and reality. It started on a humid evening as Don Julián Estrada, a seasoned farmer known for his no-nonsense attitude, made his way home from his fields, when he encountered a creature many believed to be a myth… Friend, …

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Three Powerful Lessons About Love (Encore) 35:17

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When Daniel Jones started the Modern Love column in 2004, he called for submissions and hoped the idea would catch on. Twenty years and over a thousand published essays later, Modern Love is a trove of real-life love stories. Jones has put so much of himself into editing the column over the years, but as he tells Anna Martin, the host of the “Moder…

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Creation Myths, Stoned Apes & the Eve Theory of Consciousness | Andrew Cutler 57:11

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Send us a text Full episodes are available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and free on YouTube. This is a free, partial version. About the guest: Andrew Cutler, PhD is a machine learning engineer who has studied natural language processing, psychometrics & personality using quantitative methods. He writes about the origins of consciousness …

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Neurobiology of Stress: Resilience, HPA Axis, Stress Hormones, Sex Differences, Early Life | Rosemary Bagot | M&M 191 40:29

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Send us a text Full episodes are available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and free on YouTube. This is a free, partial version. About the guest: Rosemary Bagot, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University and the Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Neurogenomics. Her lab studies the neurobiology of s…

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Mental Illness & Substance Abuse: Genetics, Psychosis, THC, Dopamine & the Brain | Jibran Khokhar | #190 1:40:23

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Send us a text About the guest: Jibran Khokhar, PhD is Associate Professor of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western University in Ontario. His lab studies the neurobiology of the co-occurrence of psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia with substance use disorders. Episode summary: Nick and Kevin discuss high comorbidity among mental illness, the dopa…

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Vaccine Contamination & Fiat Science | Kevin McKernan | #196 33:04

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Send us a text Full episodes are available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and free on YouTube. This is a free, partial version. About the guest: Kevin McKernan is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Medicinal Genomics. He has worked in biotechnology since the early 1990s, when he was involved in the Human Genome Project. Episode summa…

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Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend 52:09

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Townsend Davis had been married for more than a decade when his wife, Bridget, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Their lives changed immediately. Townsend became Bridget’s caregiver, sorting her medication day after day, making their home accessible, and finding someone to look after her while he worked and raised their sons. He w…

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Skin Biology: Hormones, Light, Vitamin D, Melatonin & Stress | Andrzej Slominski | M&M 189 1:02:58

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Send us a text About the guest: Andrzej Slominski, MD, PhD is a dermapathologist and skin biologist who has spent decades studying skin biology, especially regarding endocrinology (hormones), stress response, photobiology, and more. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Slominski discuss: hormone production in the skin; vitamin D photobiology; risks and be…

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Psychedelics, Functional Neuroimaging & the Human Brain | Joshua Siegel | M&M 188 1:11:44

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Send us a text About the guest: Joshua Siegel, MD, PhD is a psychiatrist & systems neuroscience at New York University. He uses functional imaging to study the effects of psychedelics and other drugs on the human brain. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Siegel discuss: fMRI and how it works; relationship between neural activity and blood flow; function…

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He Saved Me. Now It Was My Turn to Save Him. 38:30

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When Laura Cathcart Robbins checked into rehab for a severe Ambien addiction, all she could think about was getting out and going home to her two young sons. Laura was also in the middle of a divorce and facing a possible custody battle so she wasn’t looking to make her life more complicated. Laura tells the host Anna Martin about the unexpected bo…

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Synesthesia & Effects of Digital Technology on Brain & Mental Health | Richard Cytowic | M&M 187 1:08:46

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Send us a text About the guest: Richard Cytowic is a neurologist, poplar science writer and professor at the George Washington University. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Cytowic discuss: the effects of smart phones and social media on the developing and adult brain; artificial blue light vs. broad spectrum natural light; attention & addiction to tec…

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Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love 37:30

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Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says great friendships deserve our time and attention, too. Not just onscreen, but in reality. On the HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhere” (now in its third and final season), Everett stars as Sam, a character inspired by the actor’s own life. She tells …

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Kidney Biology: Simple Diet & Lifestyle Practices for Kidney Health | Thomas Weimbs | M&M 186 1:08:53

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Send us a text About the guest: Thomas Weimbs, PhD is a biologist at UC-Santa Barbara whose lab studies kidney function in health and disease. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Weimbs discuss: basic kidney biology; kidney stones and their causes, including dietary oxalates and fructose; the kidney damaging effects of common pharmaceuticals like Ibuprof…

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Ancient Maya Treasure Found by Accident: The Uncovering of Valeriana 11:21

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Ancient Maya Treasure Found by Accident: The Uncovering of Valeriana Join host Andrew Colón as he dives into the incredible story of Valeriana, an ancient Maya city discovered by accident in the dense jungles of Campeche, Mexico. This city, hidden for centuries and rivaling the legendary Calakmul, reveals over 6,000 structures that may have housed …

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Self-Experimentation (n=1) in Metabolic Health, Lipid-Energy, Trust in Medical & Scientific Institutions | Nick Norwitz | M&M #195 43:22

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Send us a text Full version available on Substack and YouTube. About the guest: Nick Norwitz, PhD received his PhD in Physiology at Oxford University and is finishing his MD degree at Harvard Medical School. He is also an independent content creator focused on making metabolic health mainstream. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Norwitz discuss: blood …

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My Dad Is George Lopez. We Healed Our Relationship With a Sitcom. 27:36

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The actress and producer Mayan Lopez has seen a majority of her life play out on television. Her father, the comedian George Lopez, produced and starred in a hit ’90s sitcom based on his real-life relationship with Ann Serrano, Mayan’s mother. But their fictionalized story became a reality when she watched her parents go through a very messy, publi…

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Sugar & Sweeteners: Are They Really Addictive or Unhealthy? | Nicole Avena | M&M 185 1:04:10

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Send us a text Full version available on Substack and YouTube. About the guest: Nicole Avena, PhD is a neuroscientist at Mount Sinai. She studies the effects of sugar and diet on animal behavior and the brain. She is also the author of, “Sugarless.” Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Avena discuss: drug addiction vs. food addiction; glucose, fructose & …

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Endocrine Disruptors & Metabolism: Microplastics, BPA, Estrogen, Insulin, Pancreas & Metabolic Dysfunction | Angel Nadal | M&M 184 1:07:18

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Send us a text About the guest: Angel Nadal, PhD is a biologist in Spain whose lab studies endocrine disruptors (e.g. microplastics), hormones (estrogen, insulin), and the endocrine functions of the pancreas in health & disease. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Nadal discuss: endocrine biology of the pancreas; insulin and estrogen signaling in the pan…

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One Last Conversation, With the Help of A.I. 33:20

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Madeline de Figueiredo lost her husband, Eli, just a year after they married. After his death, she tried everything she could to reconnect with him: cooking from his recipe book, dancing to playlists he made, watching videos of him and listening to voice mail messages he left her. But her grief persisted. Then, on what was supposed to be Eli’s 27th…

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Calorie Restriction & Fasting: Aging, Immunity, Health Biomarkers, Stress, Genetics | Gary Churchill | 183 58:42

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Send us a text About the guest: Gary Churchill, PhD is a statistician & geneticist at the Jackson Research laboratory in Maine. His lab uses a systems approach to investigate the genetics of complex biological traits in health & disease. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Churchill discuss: his recent papers looking at the effects of caloric restriction…

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The Miracle of the Raining Fish of Honduras 9:48

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Join Andrew Colón as he uncovers the bizarre phenomenon of Yoro, Honduras, where fish literally rain from the sky every year, leaving scientists baffled and locals in awe. Dive into this mysterious event in The Mysteries of Latin America, and explore the fascinating blend of folklore, science, and miracles behind the legendary Rain of Fish.…

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Neural Basis of Language in the Human Brain | Ev Fedorenko | #182 1:12:15

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Send us a text About the guest: Ev Fedorenko is a neuroscientist at MIT. He lab studies the neural basis of language, speech, and thought in the human brain. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Fedorenko discuss: the relationship between language and thought; the extent to which language is for thinking vs. communication; Noam Chomsky’s Universal Grammar…

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Amelia Dimoldenberg Can Teach You How to Flirt 1:46:02

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Whether it’s Cher or Paul Mescal, Amelia Dimoldenberg can turn her “dates” at a fast-food restaurant into chemistry-fueled, revealing interviews. The dates may be fake, but viewers are always left with the impression that the celebrity guest would probably be game for a second one. Amelia reads a Modern Love essay from Rachel Fields, who is not sur…

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Neurosurgery, Blood-Brain Barrier, Ultrasound Technology for Brain Diseases & Disorders | Nir Lipsman | #181 1:04:17

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Send us a text About the guest: Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at the University of Toronto. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Lipsman discuss: neurosurgery; the blood-brain barrier and how it works; using focused ultrasound technology to non-invasively treat patients; regulatory impediments to clinical research; costs, const…

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Mother-Infant Bonding, Maternal Care & Breastfeeding, Neural Basis of Hunger & Social Behavior | Marcelo Dietrich | #180 1:20:26

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Send us a text About the guest: Marcelo Dietrich, MD, PhD is an associate professor in Comparative Medicine & Neuroscience at Yale University, where his lab studies the neural basis of behavior in mammals. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Dietrich discuss: maternal care behavior, mother-infant bonding, and feeding in infant mammals; neural circuits re…

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Andrew Garfield Wants to Crack Open Your Heart 49:41

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In the new movie “We Live in Time,” the actor Andrew Garfield plays a newly divorced man named Tobias who falls in love with a chef named Almut, played by Florence Pugh. Their story feels epic and expansive, but still intimate. It focuses on the small, everyday moments that make up a love story: washing dishes together after a dinner party, sharing…

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5 TERRIFYING CREEPY CREATURES OF MEXICAN FOLKLORE 14:56

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Beware the Shadows: 5 Terrifying Creatures from Mexican Folklore That Will Haunt You! 🌙🔥 Have you ever heard the spine-chilling cry of La Llorona? Or felt the eerie presence of El Nahual, a shapeshifter lurking in the shadows? 🌑 In this episode of Mysteries of Latin America, join me, Andrew, as we explore five of Mexico's most haunting creatures—fr…

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Cave Art, Archaeology & the Emergence of Modern Humans | Maxime Aubert | #179 1:19:22

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Send us a text About the guest: Maxime Aubert, PhD is a geochemist & archeologist at Griffiths University in Australia. He specializes in the application of advanced analytical techniques to date the age of ancient rock art and hominin fossils. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Aubert discuss: the oldest known cave art and what it depicts; human evolut…

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Were We the ‘Fat Couple’? 34:43

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Courtenay Hameister worked hard to stop feeling shame about her body size, but she also had a cruel inner monologue that just wouldn’t leave her alone. At times, her internalized fatphobia was so powerful, she couldn’t think about romance at all. But when Courtenay started dating Jason, everything felt different. He was fat, too, as well as smart, …

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Ask Me Anything #1 | Nick Jikomes 32:56

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Send us a text About the guest: Nick Jikomes, PhD is the creator and host of the podcast. You can read more about him here. Episode summary: Nick answers questions from listeners on topics such as: his scientific background & interests; staying up-to-date on research & selecting guests; thoughts on psychedelic science & drug use; questions related …

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Myha’la’s Relationship Advice? Get in a Fight. 30:23

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On the HBO high finance drama “Industry,” basically everyone serves cruel insults. It’s part of the culture at their bank, Pierpoint. But Myha’la’s character, Harper Stern, goes after friends and enemies with deep, cutting verbal attacks. Myha’la reads a Modern Love essay by a woman with the opposite problem: Laura Pritchett and her husband have av…

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SOLDADERAS: THE FEMALE SOLDIERS OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION 12:06

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They fought, bled, and shaped the course of the Mexican Revolution, but their stories have often been left in the shadows. Thousands of women—Soldaderas—stood on the frontlines, rifles in hand, not just following men, but even leading them into battle. One woman even disguised herself as a man to fight and what happened when her secret was revealed…

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Microbiome & Gut-Immune Interactions in Obesity & Metabolic Health | June Round | M&M 178 1:21:48

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Send us a text About the guest: June Round, PhD is a microbiologist whose lab at the University of Utah studies microbiome-host interactions, gut microbiota, immunity, metabolism, obesity, and other disorders. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Round discuss: how the immune system and gut microbiome interact; dietary fiber & short-chain fatty acid produ…

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Gillian Anderson Wants to Hear Your Sexiest Fantasies 33:06

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The actor Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files,” “The Fall,” “Sex Education”) has become an advocate for sexual openness, whether through her on-screen personas, launching a libido-boosting soda brand, attending the Golden Globes in a vulva-embroidered dress or through her new book, “Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous,” which showcases the secret fantas…

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Yanga: The African Slave King Who Built Mexico’s First Free Town 12:47

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Was There an African King Enslaved in Mexico?!" "Imagine an African king, escaping slavery, leading a rebellion in Mexico, and not just surviving—but building a town that still stands today! What if I told you this story unfolded two years before the Pilgrims even landed at Plymouth Rock? Sounds incredible, right? Today, we’ll uncover the story of …

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