Episodes

You have likely heard the advice that you should wash brand new clothes before you wear them the first time. Is that true - and if so why? This episode begins by explaining that. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2010/...

You only get one chance to make a good first impression. This episode begins with some proven techniques that will instantly make you look better and smarter to the people you meet. http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/12-ways...

Putting Covid aside, it turns out people are not getting sick and dying like they used to or in the numbers they used to. In fact, the number of cases of some very common diseases has decreased dramatically over the last few ...

What makes a food a comfort food? Do those foods really comfort you? This episode begins by discussing why we crave our favorite comfort foods and what, if anything, does eating those foods do for us. https://www.theatlantic....

Something I used to struggle with on my iPhone was going back and moving the cursor around in a text message or email. But I struggle no more! There is actually an easy way to do this. This episode begins with me explaining h...

You probably have all sorts of batteries in your home. This episode begins with some interesting intel about batteries including how to use them, what NOT to do with them and how to store them properly. https://www.kickassfac...

Have you ever been tempted to buy a product (usually electronics) labeled, “refurbished”? The price is typically discounted and often the warranty is excellent - but is it a good deal or are you buying someone else’s headache...

Everyone knows not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will likely buy junk you don’t need. Actually, it turns out you shouldn’t do ANY kind of shopping when you are hungry. This episode begins with the rea...

If you spend much time in meetings, you have probably noticed that often, it is just a few people who tend to dominate and take up most of the time. In fact, the larger the number of people in a meeting, the fewer of them act...

The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its charismatic CEO Adam Neumann believed he was going to change the world. Ada...

Can simply drinking water make you smarter? Apparently so, at least for a little while. While no one is exactly sure why, I begin this episode by explaining how we know it is true and some of the theories for what causes it t...

I know I have heard people claim that bad weather causes aches and pains in their body. Is that real? Can the weather affect your joints or bones in a way that causes it to hurt? Listen as I explore the science regarding the ...

Every airport has runways - and all of those runways have numbers. The numbers are always between 1 and 36. This episode begins with an explanation on how airport runways get their numbers and what purpose those numbers serve...

A person’s first name can have a profound effect on their life. Listen as I describe how people get preconceived ideas about you based on your name - some good, some not so good. And how your name can help to shape who you ar...

Just how healthy is peanut butter? This episode begins with a look at some amazing and little-known health facts about eating peanut butter – just as long as it is the right kind of peanut butter. https://www.medicalnewstoday...

One way to get to know someone better or get closer to them is by doing them a favor. However, there is another way that is even more effective. This episode begins with technique that will bond you with someone you want to g...

Have you ever been driving down the highway and someone in the backseat rolls a window down and you get that horrible thumping in your ear? A lot of people think it’s just something weird about THEIR car. It’s not. This episo...

All kinds of things can influence a big decision. However, one thing you likely never considered is the lighting in the room. Yet, it turns out that lighting can have a significant impact on what you decide. Listen as I expla...

Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my growth. Really? How could that possibly be true? Also, people have long believed that coffee will sober up someone who has been dri...

If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode begins with an explanation for why it is such a good idea. https://www.seeker.com/washing-hands-makes-tough-choices-easier-di...

What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing why copying money is discouraged and consequently is so hard to do and why a picture of money won’t open in PhotoShop either. ht...

Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with an explanation of the 3 causes of most hearing loss and how listening to music on headphones (or earbuds) can be a problem. ...

When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it will become a priority after you hear the beginning of this episode. Listen as I explain just how germ-ridden your cellphone ...

What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be. However, if you are hoping to get a reply, there is one sign-off that is more likely to get the reader to respond. This episod...