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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    The Psychology of “Never Enough” (RICH PEOPLE SUCK)

    On today’s episode, we’re talking about… MONEY! Why does it feel like it’s never enough?! We get into research on the psychology of financial stress, how money changes people and why rich people are the worst. Also, does money buy happiness? To leave us a message on money, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23990553/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821911/ https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1132491?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1118373109 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11238-021-09802-7 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Money-Beliefs-and-Financial-Behaviors%3A-Development-Klontz-Britt/3573bdf5c5eb307ab90c8b15a954b928c287deb2 https://www.emerald.com/ijbm/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/IJBM-07-2025-0503/1383448/Social-comparison-financial-anxiety-and-financial?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278025378_THE_WEALTHY_A_FINANCIAL_PSYCHOLOGICAL_PROFILE https://inomics.com/news/stealing-candy-from-children-paul-piff-and-team-win-2026-econ-ig-nobel-for-study-linking-social-class-to-bad-behavior-1555005 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Psychology of “Never Enough” (RICH PEOPLE SUCK)

  2. Sep 16

    Are human penis sizes shrinking?

    We’re back! On today’s episode, we are talking about human penis size! What is the actual average? Why are human penises large?  Also, we talk about pesticides, DDT and will penises even exist in the future? To leave us a message on ‘penis size’, topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://apple.news/A-5J44x5fQUKxDY2Afvocow https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Margit-Fischer  https://apple.news/PA-i8UzKr6ykeNTdL027DTq  https://www.science.org/content/article/how-big-average-penis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are human penis sizes shrinking?

  3. Sep 9

    Why bisexual guys are superior, biologically

    On today’s episode, we discuss Bisexual Men and Bisexuality. Are Bi-Men more evolutionary advanced, the genetic science and social-science behind homosexuality and bisexuality, and the harmful misconceptions around bisexuality, and MORE! To leave us a message on Bisexual Men / Bisexuality, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9220407/ “On the Origin of Sex” by Lixing Sun https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336644/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737609/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3182741/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why bisexual guys are superior, biologically

  4. Sep 2

    The “Number Go Up” Addiction

    We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction.  We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the world at large.  To leave us a message on 'Number Go Up' addiction, topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/224/6/jeb218289/237916/Neuroethology-of-number-sense-across-the-animal https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1308141110 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054347/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-social-media-harms-settlement-9.7320919 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The “Number Go Up” Addiction

  5. Jul 29 ·  Video

    Answering more of your unhinged questions!

    On today’s episode, we answer your burning questions from the chat line! We get into all things Taylor Swift, The Odyssey, and whether adult camp is possible. Plus, are we in a relationship and of course… Rosalia! Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on topics you’re curious about or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE at https://www.asapscience.com/chat This is our last Sidenote Podcast episode until September 2, 2026. So, until then - happy summer! For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Answering more of your unhinged questions!

  6. Jul 22 ·  Video

    The new eating disorder secretly destroying men

    On today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy’ lifestyle can be the culprit behind Bigorexia Nervosa.  Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on Bigorexia, topics you’re curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/ https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/muscle-dysmorphia-anxiety-mens-mental-health https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12294503/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.726032/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244/#B7  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The new eating disorder secretly destroying men

  7. Jul 15 ·  Video

    Why music makes sex better

    On today’s episode, we go in on… what gets us in the mood! Specifically, do we like music on or off during sex, and the scents/smells, and spaces that turn us on. Listen to us debate Greg’s 10-hour sex playlist, what is too distracting in the bedroom and the science behind what gets everyone going!  Check out Greg's 10-HOUR SEX PLAYLIST here Drop us a message and tell us your sex music, topics you’re curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0183531 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1269820/full https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38420176/ https://emusicology.org/article/id/4640/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02802-4 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-007-9217-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why music makes sex better

  8. Jul 8

    BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling

    On today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains! To leave us a message on brain rot or topics you would like to know about, or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09658211.2025.2521076#abstract https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542271/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12998613/ https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1454296.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10756502/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12329480/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/#B16-brainsci-15-00283 (edited)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling
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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    AsapSCIENCE
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    335
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © AsapSCIENCE
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