Science and Saucery Ray Cronise

 Grab your copy of Oxidative Priority Paper (bit.ly/oxidativepriority) and let's take a closer look at it together. We'll debunk some myths about fat storage and loss. We will discuss how metabolism is measured and why all calories count if you count all the calories. It's going to be a little nerdy, but a lot of fun. 

Join us for a discussion about energy expenditure and metabolism with Duke University Professor, Herman Pontzer. We will unpack his surprising results comparing modern living to traditional hunter-gatherer tribe metabolisms. 

Many people are interested in the process used to lose weight, but instead of discussing step by step hacks, it's helpful to look at the mindset of successful weight loss. Jake Roeder is one of those successful mindsets. join us on this conversation about his incredible journey.  

Tim Jenison and his company, Newtek, revolutionized desktop video production in the late 80s and 90s. It's remained a mainstay of video production ge even now. Tim has an insatiable curiosity and enjoys untangling difficult questions. Today, we talk about the video production of yesteryear, his documentary (Tim's Vermeer), and some exciting upcoming projects. 

Humans that eat rotting flesh, Hummingbirds with no sweet receptors, and giant pandas that can't detect umami. These are just a few of the subjects that bridge the illustrative career of Gary Beauchamp, Emeritus Director and President, Monell Chemical Senses Center. He's considered  one of the world’s leading experts on chemosensory science. Join us for this fascinating exploration of flavor and taste.

Over the last decade we stayed skeptical and yet had the tenacity and perseverance to push beyond what most believe are our hard wired limits. Wim Hof loves to challenge the status quo. Join us for this discussion on embracing the extraordinary.