Best Piff Podcasts (2026)

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Encore: The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD 45:47

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More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language. Viorica Marian, PhD, of Northwestern University, talks about why speaking multiple languages may have far-reaching cognitive benefits, how the bilingual brain processes language, and how the languages we speak shape the way we think and perceive the world. Originally aired March 1…

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366: Fran Tarkenton | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #366 | Full Episode 58:29

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My HoneyDew this week is NFL Hall of Fame legend Fran Tarkenton! Check out Fran’s newest business venture PipIQ, a private generative AI workspace specifically designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Fran joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his time playing in the NFL! From getting drafted to the Minnesota Vikings in 1961, to play…

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Encore: Learning to embrace winter, with Kari Leibowitz, PhD 41:31

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Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look forward to winter as a time of coziness, beauty, and rest. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz, PhD, author of How to Winter, talks about how cold weather and darkness affect our body and mind and what can we learn fr…

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365: Jessica Michelle Singleton | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #365 | Full Episode 1:03:34

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SPONSORS: Tempo -For a limited time, get 60% off your first box at https://www.TempoMeals.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton! Check out Jessica’s latest special “Hi Y’all” or her own podcast Hey Idiots. Jessica joins me to Highlight the Lowlight of growing up in Alaska and finding out the truth about her real …

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Tim Jenison: building an analog recording studio in a digital world 1:01:59

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Today we are excited to have Tim Jenison on the podcast. If we were looking for guests who would literally embody the name of this show, Tim would be the perfect guest. He is an inventor, filmmaker, musician, and amazing technician who’s current project is to build a recording studio using only analogue gear. He knows his tech and he knows his musi…

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How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD 35:01

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From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people -- and being sized up in return. Dr. Stephen Garcia discusses what drives some people to be extremely competitive in their work, in relationships and in life; which situations bring out the competitiveness in all of us; and how to h…

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364: Mike Lawrence | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #364 | Full Episode 1:05:15

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SPONSORS: Function Health -Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign up to own your health My HoneyDew this week is comedian Mike Lawrence! Check out Mike on his podcast, Nerd of Mouth. Mike joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his fathers alcoholism, adopting his son, and his late in life autism diagnosis.…

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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD 51:18

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It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, PhD, discusses how people make moral choices and the implications for where they donate their money; how people can donate using their head and their heart; and how moral psychology can offer avenues to help peo…

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363: Phil Hanley Doesn’t Like Having Things Thrown at Him | HoneyDew Podcast #363 1:04:50

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Howard Reich: Writing about Music and History 53:56

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In this episode, Mike chats with former Chicago Tribune music critic, Howard Reich. Howard shares his journey from being a jazz critic to becoming an accidental filmmaker and opera writer. He emphasizes the role of music in storytelling and the importance of critics in promoting lesser-known artists. He also reflects on his transition to new artist…

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Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD 41:08

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In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and attention. Marc Berman, PhD, talks about why natural environments are “softly fascinating” and why that’s beneficial for the brain; why even cold, rainy walks can be good for you; whether bringing nature i…

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362: Tim Hardaway Had to Ban Dad from High School Basketball Games | HoneyDew Podcast #362 1:03:57

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How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD 26:40

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Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andrea Hussong, PhD, talks about why gratitude matters; how to help kids feel thankful, recognize generosity and think about others; and how to respond pr…

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361: Greg Warren - I Made it Further than Shane Gillis at West Point 1:06:51

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Ashley Kahn: How do you listen to new music? 1:00:01

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Our latest guest is Ashley Kahn, author, educator, and deep thinker! He and Mike discuss how people discover and listen to music today and how it differs from the past. More info for this episode: Paul Simon's Graceland (YouTube) Dr John - There Must Be A Better World Somewhere (YouTube) International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers John Beas…

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#23 - Pawn After Dark with Jeff Zirlin 45:34

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Rick and Chum go digital as they sit down with Jeff Zurlin, co-founder of Axie Infinity, the game that turned crypto creatures into a global economy. From virtual pets worth thousands to players making real-world income through play-to-earn gaming, Jeff explains how Axie changed what it means to collect and trade in the digital age. The guys talk a…

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When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD 36:35

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For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of misophonia; what’s happening in the brain when someone hears a trigger s…

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360: Brandon Novak - Skating with Bucky Lasek and Bam Margera 1:41:08

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Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD 37:21

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Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re considering trying these medications; how weight loss can shift people's rela…

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359: John Amaechi - Reaching the League in Six Years 1:09:40

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Marc Myers: JazzWax and Music Listening 50:53

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This week’s episode features Marc Myers. If you are a lover of all things music, Marc is the man for you. If you appreciate music's history and evolution, Marc is the man for you. If you have always wanted to get into jazz music but just didn’t know where to begin or what to listen for, Marc is the man for you! Marc is the creator of JazzWax which …

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD 43:03

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We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are different on social media; and how to “brag wisely” by sharing your journey …

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358: David Koechner - I Hope I Like Me 58:13

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Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD 36:49

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Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, PhD, talk about why these behaviors occur and how they relate to grooming and emotion regulation; how living with BFRBs affects people’s lives and ment…

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357: Sal Vulcano - Impractical Parenting 1:04:13

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Jason Garfield - Juggling the Olympics and Fitness 55:39

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This week, Mike is talking with Jason Garfield. Jason is a great juggler. But don’t roll your eyes at that. He does a lot of other things too! Jason is trying to get juggling into the Olympics and he talks a little about the struggles involved in that. He is also a fitness buff and he and Mike have a lot to say about that. Mostly Mike which is odd …

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Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD 37:23

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Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychologyof Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and social media are changing the experience of travel, why we get post-vaca…

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356: Dolph Lundgren - Fighting Rocky and Beating Cancer 1:02:52

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Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD 37:40

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When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also in everyday life. Cynthia Pury, PhD, talks about physical, moral and psychological courage; whether courage necessarily involves overcoming fear; how our cultural and social viewpoints shape what we see…

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355: Yannis Pappas - Childbirth, Coleslaw, and ChatGPT 1:02:04

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#22 - Pawn After Dark with Miesha Tate 52:56

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In this episode of Pawn After Dark, Chumlee takes the reins solo and welcomes UFC legend and fan favorite Miesha Tate. From her early days breaking into the fight game to her evolution as a champion, Miesha opens up about what it really took to make her mark in the octagon. But it’s not all about punches and takedowns—Chum can’t resist diving into …

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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD 39:05

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Piff & Jade: The man & woman behind the dragon & showgirl 53:30

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In a first for this podcast (and probably many others) our guest is a magic dragon! Of course his lovely and talented sidekick, Jade Simone, is here too! In fact, while Piff has many musical opinions, Jade is the one with the extensive musical background. This episode is kind of a free-for-all. It’s what you would expect from a dragon. Among the fr…

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354: Beth Stelling - Dad Tried to Kidnap Me 1:09:23

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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD 36:46

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Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties are more creative; why “pawedness” is common in cats, dogs, and other no…

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353: Josh Wolf - Taking My Son to Rehab 1:07:41

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SPONSORS: Function Health – My first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership when they visit www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign-up My HoneyDew this week is comedian Josh Wolf! Check out Josh’s podcast with his son Jacob, Generation Wolf, and his newest special, The Campfire Special, both on his You…