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AsapSCIENCE

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!

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Wednesday · 1 hr 7 min
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.
July 22 · 1 hr
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.
July 15 · 51 min
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.
July 8 · 1 hr 1 min
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.
July 1 · 56 min
Exposing your favourite influencers
On today’s episode, we go in on Science Influencers!! We discuss how the culture of influencing has created misinformation, distrust of medical professionals and why you should be skeptical of all online influencers, including us! To leave us a message on influencers, 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://www.researchgate.net/publication/365041306_Science_communication_by_scientists_and_influencers_on_social_media https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mar.70106 https://jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2405_2025_V02/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03855-2 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03143-z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02966-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01771-z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00933-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 24 · 54 min
The truth about GAY CRUISING
On today’s episode, we go in on Gay Cruising! We discuss everything, from the history of gay male public sex, to the first ever documented gay couple, to male and female gay cruising in the animal kingdom, and the stigma of all it! ACAB! To leave us a message on cruising, 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/PMC3715033/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tearoom_Trade https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22012413/ https://online.ucpress.edu/joae/article-abstract/5/1/95/198848/Queering-EdgeworkAn-Autoethnographic-Account-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext (edited) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 17 · 1 hr 7 min
Exposing the most corrupt politician in Canadian history
On today’s episode, we go in on DOUG FORD - THE MOST CORRUPT POLITICIAN IN CANADIAN HISTORY, who has been actively destroying our province, our city and our lives. Torontonians and Ontarians, PROTEST Doug Ford and his destructive policies at Ford Fest: Friday, June 19th, 2026, from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm at Thomson Memorial Park for Ford Fest 2026. Torontonians and Ontarians - to fill out your feedback regarding the Billy Bishop Airport Expansion, or to find your local MP, MPP and Councillors to contact them directly regarding Ford’s policies, feel free to use the following links: Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Survey): ** You have to scroll down to "How to participate" and then click the text that says ‘Completing the anonymous online survey’: https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/public-consultation-future-billy-bishop-toronto-city-airport Toronto City Councillors search: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/ MP (Member of Parliament) search: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament) search: https://www.ola.org/en/members/current Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature & Toronto-Danforth MP: The Honourable Julie Dabrusin - Email: julie.dabrusin@parl.gc.ca To leave us a message on Doug Ford, Toronto, your local politics, 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: Bill 97 https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-97 Freedom of Information Act https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-government-foi-disclosure-court-fight-9.7210887 Greenbelt Scandal https://l1nq.com/z1ruufg Healthcare Privatization Scandal https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/doug-fords-destruction-of-public-healthcare-in-ontario/ https://ona.org/news/20250512-billions-nursing-agencies/ https://cupe.on.ca/five-years-into-ford-governments-privatization-of-hospital-services-longer-wait-times/ https://www.stopforprofithealthcare.ca/ Jet Scandal: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2247685/yes-doug-ford-quebec-bought-private-jets-but-not-for-the-premiers-travels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 10 · 1 hr 14 min
Are we toxic? We took the test!
In today’s Sidenote episode we take the ultimate test to find out… are we toxic? Specifically, are we toxically masculine? UGH! We dive into 10 questions from a recent New Zealand Study that brought up some intense and important issues facing society, and ourselves! To leave us a message on toxic masculinity, 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/ To take the Toxic Masculinity test yourself - please visit https://shorturl.at/0iSzb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 3 · 56 min
Pop culture breakdown: Drake is gay, Couples Therapy, Half Man, Jeff Bezos, Obsession etc.
In today’s episode, we get into another pop culture, gay ass conversation about Dr. Orna’s braid to Obsession (the movie) and everything in between, including Drake, Half Man, Bezos rocket explosion and more! To leave us a message on pop culture, 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27 · 47 min
Opening up about our biggest insecurity: balding!
On today's episode, we get into our biggest insecurity... going bald! We discuss the differences between male and female hair loss, Greg’s hair loss journey from topical treatments to snarky remarks, and we ask the question… are bald men hot? To leave us a message on hair loss, 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/ Episode Sources: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41431-022-01201-y https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-01490-8 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10358-1 https://www.nature.com/nature-index/topics/l4/androgenetic-alopecia-management-strategies https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-05973-0 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32645251/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0162309595001301?via%3Dihub https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7037739/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39969294/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41762869/ https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c01780 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0067 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0066 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0049 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0026 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20 · 53 min
Cruise Ships: are they deadly?
On today's episode, we get into cruise ships - the logistics of food and visitors, the specifics on disease spread on ships, the environmental risks for our oceans, port towns and finally, a reveal of which one of us had the time of their life on one. To leave us a message on cruise ships, cruising or anything Sidenote, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13 · 50 min
Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight
On today’s episode, we get into Greg’s hyperfixation... bird watching! We discuss his recent bird-watching trip to Point Pelee, the odd history around birding, the dos and don'ts of being a good birder, and why he loves it so much. To join the 3rd Annual Spring Migration with AsapSCIENCE Birding Walk in Toronto's High Park on May 27, 2026, please visit https://highparknaturecentre.com/event/sp26-asapscience/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6 · 48 min
The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy!
Today on Sidenote - we get into the shocking hype, data and science around red light therapy for hair loss and skincare. Scam or legit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 29 · 45 min
Why Do We Kiss?
On today's episode, we get into why we kiss, do other species kiss, the history of kissing and how to be a better kisser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 22 · 44 min
Peptides: influencer scam, or legit science?
Peptides are having a moment! We discuss why they are everywhere online, and are they simply an influencer scam or legit science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 18 · 51 min
LOOKSMAXXING
LOOKSMAXXING - what is it and why is it everywhere online right now? Today we get into the harsh reality of this online sub-culture and the science behind why this concept is bad for your body, mental health and self-esteem! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 1 hr
We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars
We got caught in a lie. So today we are going to explain the ways we have lied, why Greg can't stop exaggerating and how to spot if someone is cheating. We will also relate it to Mitch's time on Big Brother and to Survivor 50 + The Traitors. These shows use lying and manipulation in unique ways so we will explain that today as well. This episode is all about the science of lying. SOURCES: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7767987/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022096525001560?via%3Dihub https://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/// https://journalofcognition.org/articles/10.5334/joc.46 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/24/the-traitors-series-three-final-psychology-how-to-lie https://people.eng.unimelb.edu.au/baileyj/papers/mafia-final.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 25 · 45 min
Constipation: are we all secretly backed up?
Constipation affects millions of people every day, and billions every year. The actual definition of constipation is complicated - and there are crazy ways to find out why you have it. It is linked to fibre, it is linked to water - but the most recent research states it could be linked to musculature? EITHER WAY today we will break down all the controversial science of constipation to get you MOVING (inside and out) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 18 · 42 min
Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it?
Nipple sensitivity is a scientific mystery in many ways. There are few studies on it, but the the information that does exist is fascinating. It is more common in women, men and women can be both aroused or turned off by it and the physiology is extremely complicated. We disagree about how our nipples make us feel - so today this episode is all about ... NIPPLES! https://labs.la.utexas.edu/mestonlab/files/2014/10/2006-Levin-Meston.pdf https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19997840/sensitive-nipples/ https://books.google.ca/books?id=JHWHCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA587&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681990600674674 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030100820900046X?via%3Dihub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 11 · 44 min
Buttholes: how the anus made us human
Buttholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a tube? Having a mouth and an anus. It turns out our buttholes are potentially an integral part of our ability to evolve consciousness? What is going on here? Today we will explain the science of buttholes. We will explain how they work, some fascinating facts and also relate them to your life now - and how they evolved millions of years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE

Answering more of your unhinged questions!

The new eating disorder secretly destroying men

Why music makes sex better

BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling

Exposing your favourite influencers

The truth about GAY CRUISING

Exposing the most corrupt politician in Canadian history

Are we toxic? We took the test!

Pop culture breakdown: Drake is gay, Couples Therapy, Half Man, Jeff Bezos, Obsession etc.

Opening up about our biggest insecurity: balding!

Cruise Ships: are they deadly?

Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight

The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy!

Why Do We Kiss?

Peptides: influencer scam, or legit science?

LOOKSMAXXING

We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars

Constipation: are we all secretly backed up?

Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it?

Buttholes: how the anus made us human