Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Social Web: Tamas David Barrett
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
02/17/21 • 90 min
Do you ever have the feeling that your friends are talking about you behind your back? In this episode we talk with interdisciplinary social scientist Tamas David-Barrett about why we might actually want our friends to talk about us behind our backs. We also talk about how smaller family size has caused a fundamental shift in the structure of the social networks that we inhabit, and chat about giving unusual gifts to strangers at Burning Man. Listen to this episode and get caught in Tamas’s web of intriguing ideas, fascinating findings and sensational stories!
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The mindfulness cure: Mary Davis
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
06/08/19 • 70 min
If you're zombified by stress, this episode is definitely for you. We talk with stress and mindfulness expert Mary Davis about how stress changes the way we think and makes us more vulnerable to being manipulated. Mary also gives us a crash course in how to use mindfulness practice to counteract the mind-less-ness of being a stressed out zombie.
Parasitized: Kelly Weinersmith
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
07/04/23 • 92 min
Do you like the idea that bugs could crawl right out of your eyes, and that fungus could control your brain? That's weird, but this episode is for you! Join us for a rollicking fun conversation with parasitologist and science communicator extraordinaire, Kelly Weinersmith, about the weird and wonderful world of parasites!
Conspiracy: Chelsey Weber-Smith
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
11/03/20 • 75 min
Who is really behind conspiracy theories? From the idea that the CIA killed Kennedy to the idea that people actually walked on the moon, we’ve all heard conspiracies ranging from the slightly plausible to the downright bizarre. But where do these theories come from? Are they themselves created by some nefarious shadow government? Or do they arise naturally as people attempt to make sense of the world. If you're curious to know the truth behind conspiracy theories, listen to this episode with guest Chelsey Weber-Smith. Chelsey is the host of the American Hysteria podcast, a former conspiracy theorist and expert on American cultural history. In this episode, Chelsey talks about growing up with a prepper parent, a close encounter with Bohemian Grove and the strange history of conspiracy thinking in America. Check this episode out - but only if you’re prepared for the truth!
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The age of ascension: Lee Cronk
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
05/12/20 • 73 min
Curious what makes for a successful internet meme? In this episode, we talk with Anthropologist and cultural transmission expert Lee Cronk about memes, fake news and lying to children. Lee explains why his kids thought they were going to the planet Zandar when they turned 14, what coney dogs are really made of, and how Nike's marketing department messed up in the 80s. We talk about how our receptivity to taking in information from others is part of what makes humans so awesome, but it also part of why we are so damn vulnerable to being manipulated.
Microchimeric mombie: Amy Boddy
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
02/25/20 • 61 min
While you were in the womb, cells from your mom took up residence inside you. And cells from your baby body transferred to your mom as well, settling down in her tissues and organs. In this episode we talk with evolutionary biologist Amy Boddy about this phenomenon - called maternal-fetal microchimerism - and what it means for our understanding of who we are. If you've had a baby (or a few babies), cells from those babies may be inside your body and brain right now, proliferating and interacting with the rest of you. What are they doing and why? Listen and find out!
Pill brain: Sarah Hill
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
02/14/20 • 94 min
Has the birth control pill zombified you? Sarah Hill, author of "This is your brain on birth control," shares her personal experience with the pill, her expert knowledge as a hormone researcher and her also perspective on the politics of the pill in this episode. Yes, the pill fucks with us, she says, from messing with our stress system to changing our mating and dating preferences - but that doesn't mean we should get rid of it. If you've struggled with finding birth control that doesn't mess with your brain, dated somebody who has, or you're simply interested in the biology and politics of hormonal contraception and women's health, you'll love this episode.
Loving exploitation: Mark Flinn
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
01/21/20 • 33 min
In this episode, Anthropologist and hormone expert Mark Flinn give us his unique perspective on love: That love is essentially when you enjoy being exploited. He talks about how this 'loving exploitation' plays a role in our romantic relationships and our families. Is Mark's view of love cynical or undyingly romantic? You'll have to listen to find out!
The Sound of the Apocalypse: Lee Miles
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
10/07/19 • 31 min
Hungry for a brain snack between Zombified seasons? In our first ever mini-episode, we take a deep dive into Zombified's theme song, Psychological, with artist Lee Miles.
The Mad Scheme: Gary Dirks
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains
05/10/23 • 88 min
Can we harness the sun and reach the Green place, or has the world become too addicted to guzzaline? Witness our discussion with Gary Dirks - Senior Director of ASU's Global Futures Laboratory - as he guides us beyond the mad scheme to a better tomorrow.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains have?
Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains currently has 57 episodes available.
What topics does Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains cover?
The podcast is about Evolution, Health & Fitness, Dogs, Social Media, Psychology, Medicine, Podcasts, Technology, Science and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains?
The episode title 'Social Web: Tamas David Barrett' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains?
The average episode length on Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains is 73 minutes.
How often are episodes of Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains released?
Episodes of Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains?
The first episode of Zombified: Your Source for Fresh Brains was released on Jun 4, 2019.
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