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Episode 190: CO2 + Coral Reef Ecosystems, Heather Page
Shane returns to MOTE to talk about Ocean acidification and the effects of Carbon Dioxide on Coral Reefs, with Coral Reef Scientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Heather Page.
Episode 189: Biochemistry + Gender, Steve Sylvester
Shane gets down to the molecular level and talks about molecular biology, biochemistry, and sexuality with Physiological Psychologist Dr Steve Sylvester.
Episode 188: Sex + Education, Kris Gowen
Kris Gowen, Phd, EdM, Adolescent Psychologist and Author of "Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide, A Book For Youth," has the talk about "The Talk" with Shane.
Episode 187: Mobile DNA, Sarah Schaak
Shane talks about Mobile DNA with Evolutionary Geneticist and Associate Professor at Reed College in Portland Oregon, Sarah Schaak.
Episode 186: Teaching + Science, Roxanna Elden
Teacher and Author of “See Me After Class” and “Adequate Yearly Progress” Roxanna Elden talks with Shane about teaching, managing classrooms, and providing good learning experiences for students.
Episode 185: Evolution of Alcohol, Kevin McCabe
Shane visits Full Sail Brewery and talks with the Walter White of beer: Brewery Quality Assurance Manager and Microbiologist, Kevin McCabe. They discuss the history of yeast, Kombucha, the IPA Phenomenon, and what yeast genomes tell us about the origin of yeast.
Episode 184: Why We Buy What We Buy, Claudia Townsend
Associate Professor of Marketing from the University Of Miami, Claudia Townsend, talks with Shane about branding, marketing, and why we buy what we buy.
Episode 183: Coral Reef Restoration + Reproduction, Christopher Page
This week, Shane talks with Christopher Page, Staff Biologist and Ecologist from MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. This is an important conversation about the effect of negative stresses on coral reefs and his efforts to restore the reefs by promoting and assisting reproduction.
Episode 182: Disgust + Morality + Law (Part 2), Debra Lieberman
Shane joins evolutionary psychologist Debra Lieberman at the University of Miami to talk about her brand new book "Objection: Disgust, Morality, and The Law." In Part 1 we have a lively, deep, and funny conversation about the purpose of emotions, how our tastes and sexual preferences evolved, and which ways they drive us and why we find certain things taboo. It's a conversation so stimulating and entertaining, we had to make it two parts.
Episode 181: Disgust + Morality + Law, Debra Lieberman
Shane joins evolutionary psychologist Debra Lieberman at the University of Miami to talk about her brand new book "Objection: Disgust, Morality, and The Law." In Part 1 we have a lively, deep, and funny conversation about the purpose of emotions, how our tastes and sexual preferences evolved, and which ways they drive us and why we find certain things taboo. It's a conversation so stimulating and entertaining, we had to make it two parts.
Episode 180: Algae + Ecosystems, Tracy Fanara
Shane talks about red tide, algae, and the effects of freshwater chemicals on public health with environmental engineer Dr. Tracy Fanara. Catch her on Season 5 of “Awesome Planet” or find her on Instagram @inspectorplanet.
Episode 179: Robots + Employment, Alan Benson
Shane talks about employment data and robots with return guest Alan Benson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Work & Organizations, from the Carlson School of Management of the University of Minnesota.
Episode 178: Forgiveness + Peace, Ana Holub
Shane talks about psychedelic integration and finding peace with forgiveness counselor and author of "Clear Path To Peace," Ana Holub.
Episode 177: Hearing + Communication, Allison Coffin
Shane talks with Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Allison Coffin, about fish hearing and communication.
Episode 176: Exercising Efficiently, Kathleen Little
Shane visits Cleveland State University and talks about exercising efficiently with Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Kathleen Little.
Episode 175: Human + Artificial Intelligence, Paul Schrater
Shane and Associate Professor of Psychology and Computer Science Paul Schrater, talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and human intelligence.
Episode 174: The State of the Internet, Ravi Bapna
Ravi Bapna, Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Business Analytics and Information Systems, specializing in Information & Decision Sciences, updates Shane on the state of social media, online dating, privacy and internet technology.
Episode 173: Work + Organization, Theresa Glomb
Shane gets organized talking with Theresa Glomb: the Toro Company-David M. Lilly Chair in Human Resources Department of Work and Organizations at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.
Episode 172: Psychedelic Integration + Skepticism, Ashley Booth
Shane talks about psychedelic integration and skepticism with friend psychedelic ambassador, and founder of The Aware Project, Ashley Booth.
Episode 171: OCD + Psychedelics, Adam Strauss
Shane talks with fellow stand-up comedian Adam Strauss about OCD & psychedelics. Adam is known best for his One man show “The Mushroom Cure”.
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