Counter Sense Podcast

Counter Sense Podcast

This is the Counter Sense Podcast. Join us as we explore the strange, bizarre and often contrary way the world works. Because, I mean really… It’s just counter sense. So kick back, and let's go beyond the common misunderstandings of science, philosophy, pop culture, media, and whatever else we decide to talk about. https://linktr.ee/countersensepodcast

Episodes

  1. Dr. Strange Law

    05/22/2025

    Dr. Strange Law

    Join Charles and Derk as they discuss areas of law that are strange, shocking, and counter intuitive. Thinking about cutting down your neighbors tree that's growing over your fence? Dropping your kids off at school? Thinking about suing the owner of the shop who sold you a faulty appliance? Listen to this episode to learn a little about these areas of law and then go talk to a lawyer in your area. Seriously, we're just two dudes shouting on the internet. Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    1h 8m
  2. Brains, Trains, and Amygdalas

    05/08/2025

    Brains, Trains, and Amygdalas

    Listen in as Derk picks Charles’ brain about the 10% myth, a man who’s been working on the railroad and ethical dilemmas about uncontrollable rage. This rage wasn’t even caused by bad puns. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes mention of traumatic head injuries, mass shooting, and how sexual assault is handled by the U.S. justice system. Citations: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/redesign/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/brain-myth.pdf https://www.verywellmind.com/phineas-gage-2795244#toc-why-is-phineas-gage-important-to-psychology https://asklib.hms.harvard.edu/faq/153359 Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    1h 9m
  3. Things that Irk Derk

    04/24/2025

    Things that Irk Derk

    Back from a short break with refreshed brains Derk and Charles are coming at you with a grab bag of Counter Sense. Ever called something ironic? Ever wondered why old timey names always seem so strange? Do you struggle with doors? Then ask your doctor about a prescription for twice monthly Counter Sense. It’s sure to fix all your whacky nonsense with knowledge! Side effects may include, mental pain caused by bad puns, irritable noise syndrome, light chuckling, light tension in the zygomaticus major, and severe to moderate second hand embarrassment. Citations: https://boords.com/storytelling/three-types-irony https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/what-irony https://99percentinvisible.org/article/norman-doors-dont-know-whether-push-pull-blame-design/ https://703creative.com/norman-doors/ https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2018/04/the-tiffany-efffect.html https://dmnes.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/the-tiffany-problem/ Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    1 hr
  4. Running Amuck

    03/27/2025

    Running Amuck

    Join us as Charles runs, and Derk walks, us through the history of our species' relationship with running. From the pursuit of prey to the crossing of a finish line, humans and running have covered a lot of ground over the years. Charles also challenges Derk to see if he can tell the difference between some of the most intense races people sign up for and his tall tales. Citations: https://marathonhandbook.com/how-many-people-have-run-a-marathon/ https://www.statista.com/topics/1743/running-and-jogging/#topicOverview https://www.ucdavis.edu/blog/humans-are-born-run https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4939291/ https://run247.com/running-news/trail/ultra-running-toughest-races-top-10 https://www.bbc.com/sport/64139029 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/12/badwater-ultramarathon Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    59 min
  5. Larger (and Smaller) than Life

    03/13/2025

    Larger (and Smaller) than Life

    Join Derk as he causes Charles physical pain making him think about astronomically large and small things. This episode is all about how much humans suck at understanding things at the extreme ends of various scales. Be it large numbers, things smaller than a microscope can reveal, or the sheer size of wealth some possess, we often misunderstand them because we are use to things on a regular scale. Apologies for the doggo tiptaps in the background, Derk was recording without direct monitor and didn't know the intern was dancing behind him while recording. Citations: https://www.vcalc.com/wiki/mms-per-gallon https://eattherichtextformat.github.io/1-pixel-wealth/ https://www.blakefallconroy.com/minimum-wage-machine.html https://scaleofuniverse.com/en https://www.thetruesize.com http://palaeos.com/time/cosmic_calendar.html#:~:text=The%20Cosmic%20Calendar%20is%20a,to%20December%2031%20at%20midnight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qrMTtSUV8&t=2129s https://www.heartoftheart.org/?p=1230 Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    1h 10m
  6. Stimulant, Spice, and Everything Nice

    02/27/2025

    Stimulant, Spice, and Everything Nice

    Charles and Derk discuss caffeine, capsaicin and other ways that plants try, but fail to keep us away. We also introduce everyone's favorite game All Talk no Tik, where the guys try out a tiktok trend to see if it translates to podcast format. Let us know what you think! Citations: https://www.naplesgarden.org/caffeinated-concoctions-coffee-tea-and-chocolate/ https://www.news-medical.net/health/Caffeine-Occurrence.aspx#:~:text=Caffeine%20occurs%20naturally%20in%20over,the%20source%20of%20coffee%20beans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30422505/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772417424000104 https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/adenosine-and-sleep Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    59 min
  7. Spilling the Tea on Hot Coffee

    02/13/2025

    Spilling the Tea on Hot Coffee

    Derk and Charles spill the tea about hot coffee. No not the GTA mod, the McDonald’s 3rd degree burn causing menace of the 90s. Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants is a court case that has remained in the American zeitgeist for 30 years. However, most people don’t know the shocking details and think of it as nothing more than an example of frivolous lawsuits and greed. So pour yourself a cup and listen as we spill the beans. Also, listen to Derk play a fun game of Fact or Fable with the mysterious volcano snail! Citations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCkL9UlmCOE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddO136L2VO0&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpru2vsqdN8 https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3121086 https://stellaawards.com/ https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1899500_1899502_1899510,00.html https://money.howstuffworks.com/us-government-sue-business.htm https://www.tortmuseum.org/liebeck-v-mcdonalds/ https://natlawreview.com/article/hot-coffee-case-revisited-has-proximate-cause-changed-25-years-liebeck-v-mcdonald-s https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=McDsScaldingCoffee https://web.archive.org/web/20150923195353/http://www.business.txstate.edu/users/ds26/Business%20Law%202361/Misc/McDonalds%20coffee.pdf https://www.findlaw.com/injury/product-liability/the-mcdonald-s-coffee-cup-case-separating-mcfacts-from-mcfiction.html https://cablj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CABLJ_Winter2023_Filip_Albrecht_Final.pdf Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    55 min
  8. Madness of the Method

    01/30/2025

    Madness of the Method

    Hypothesis, Theories and… Potions? Charles dusts off his teaching hat to introduce the foundations of the scientific process and how it can be, and has been, used to help our species progress throughout the years. Derk shares some insight into how we recognize truths and his very recent revelations about Steve. If you enjoyed the show feel free to share with your friends. How else will they hear about these two dudes shouting on the internet? Citations: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/publishing-your-research/peer-review/ https://www.epa.gov/climatechange-science/causes-climate-change https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/10/more-999-studies-agree-humans-caused-climate-change https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/exxon-knew-about-climate-change-almost-40-years-ago/ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53143e7de4b0d2c24316913f/t/53eef168e4b042bb7cb59d04/1408169270965/Levine+TDT+2014.pdf We also came across this article after recording and found it to be relevant to the discussion of bunk science. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00212-1 Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    1h 2m
  9. Hello there we really like your hat!

    01/16/2025

    Hello there we really like your hat!

    Welcome to the first episode of our show! This episode is mostly just an introduction. So come learn about us and what this kooky counter sense thing is! https://linktr.ee/countersensepodcast Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    28 min
  10. Welcome to Counter Sense

    01/14/2025

    Welcome to Counter Sense

    This is the Counter Sense Podcast. Join us as we explore the strange, bizarre and often contrary way the world works. Because, I mean really… It’s just counter sense. So kick back, and let's go beyond the common misunderstandings of science, philosophy, pop culture, media, and whatever else we decide to talk about. https://linktr.ee/countersensepodcast Theme music by Kevin MacLeod and Bryan Teoh, with sound effects by freesound_community, Samuel F. Johanns, Alexander Jauk, dripPC, and Jurij from Pixabay

    1 min

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This is the Counter Sense Podcast. Join us as we explore the strange, bizarre and often contrary way the world works. Because, I mean really… It’s just counter sense. So kick back, and let's go beyond the common misunderstandings of science, philosophy, pop culture, media, and whatever else we decide to talk about. https://linktr.ee/countersensepodcast

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