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18 episodes
#3636: What to Do When Baby Eats Poop
A pediatric health expert breaks down the real risks and the correct cleaning protocol for when a baby ingests their own stool.
#3496: The Digestive Ambush Inside a Bag of Gummy Bears
Why gummy bears wreck your gut—and what to eat instead. A harm reduction guide to treats.
#3165: A Floor That Holds: Housing, Food, and Job Guarantees Explained
What happens when nobody can fall through the floor? The evidence from real experiments might surprise you.
#3150: Can Life Skills Prevent Crime Before It Starts?
The evidence is decades old — why aren't we teaching life skills before people offend?
#2223: Ten Cults Nobody Made a Documentary About
From a Scientology splinter with four deities to a drug rehab that became a paramilitary religion, these high-control groups shaped history while s...
#1446: Why Laws Meant to Protect Sex Workers Often Fail Them
Explore the "prohibition paradox" and how global legal models—from the Nordic to the German systems—impact worker safety and the sex trade.
#1057: When Tactical Cosplay Fails: The Physics of Fallout Filters
Is your "tactical" gas mask a lifesaver or just a chin strap? Discover the physics of fallout and why industrial gear beats the marketing.
#554: When the Sky Turns Orange: Making Decisions in Hazardous Air
Jerusalem’s sky has turned orange. Herman and Corn discuss how to navigate high AQI levels, PM 2.5 risks, and the science of protecting your lungs.
#538: The Fire Extinguisher You Never Practice With
Is your extinguisher just a red paperweight? Herman and Corn break down sizing, fire blankets, and why you should never practice in the shower.
#530: Is Your Heartburn Pill Destroying Your Kidneys?
Are your heartburn meds a "biological time bomb"? Explore the science of PPIs and their impact on kidneys, heart health, and nutrient absorption.
#522: The Masked Hug: Keeping Baby Safe When You're Sick
When parents get sick, the house doesn't stop. Learn the essential protocols for protecting your baby when you're in survival mode.
#517: The 12-Foot Mattress: Decoding the Family Bed Debate
Can a 12-foot mattress make co-sleeping safe? Explore the science of SIDS, the "Asian Paradox," and the reality of the "Family Bed."
#502: Bile Acid Survival: Eating Without a Gallbladder
How do you stay healthy when life is a pressure cooker? Discover low-friction nutrition strategies for post-surgery recovery and high-stress life.
#446: Is Your Heartburn Pill Breaking Your Bones?
Struggling with acid reflux meds? Herman and Corn dive into the risks of long-term PPI use and how to escape the "rebound acid" cycle.
#445: Beyond the Pill: The Science of Tapering Sleep Meds
Herman and Corn explore the science of tapering sleep meds, the "histamine rebound," and how to reclaim your natural rest.
#427: How to Read Your Air Quality Monitor
Are your air quality numbers actually dangerous? Learn how to decode PM2.5, VOCs, and how to size the perfect HEPA filter for your home.
#395: Brain on Fire: The Science of the Kindling Effect
Why does alcohol withdrawal get more dangerous every time? Explore the "kindling effect" and how the brain learns to become hyper-excitable.
#356: Beyond the Bottle: The New Science of Alcohol Use Disorder
Explore how 20 years of medical progress transformed our understanding of addiction from a moral failing to a biological reality.