Best Statistical Humor Podcasts (2025)

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Waltz’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 449 32:49

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In this gripping Nerd Trek Podcast discussion, we explore Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Waltz,” a psychological duel between Captain Sisko and Gul Dukat. Stranded together, Sisko confronts Dukat’s obsession with Bajor and descent into madness. We unpack the episode’s intensity, character depth, and how it shapes one of Trek’s greatest villains.…

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Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny? 1:03:13

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What if a haunted house makes your date look hotter? This week we dive into the infamous Scary Bridge Study — the 1970s classic that launched a thousand pop-psych takes on fear and lust. It’s the one with the swaying bridge, pretty “research assistant,” and phone number scrawled on torn paper. The study became legend, but how sturdy were its stats?…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘The Magnificent Ferengi’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 448 19:56

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The Ferengi take center stage in this hilarious yet heartfelt Nerd Trek Podcast review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “The Magnificent Ferengi.” Quark assembles an unlikely rescue team to save his mother from the Dominion, leading to one of DS9’s most entertaining adventures. We discuss Ferengi culture, comedy in Trek, and why this episode has becom…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Statistical Probabilities’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 447 26:48

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In this Nerd Trek Podcast episode, we dive into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Statistical Probabilities,” where Dr. Bashir works with genetically enhanced misfits whose radical predictions could change the Federation’s strategy against the Dominion. Join us as we debate morality, strategy, and whether numbers can really determine destiny.…

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Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones? 58:50

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Ultramarathoners push their bodies to the limit, but can a giant pre-race dose of vitamin D really keep their bones from breaking down? In this episode, we dig into a trial that tested this claim – and found a statistical endurance event of its own: six highly interchangeable papers sliced from one small study. Expect missing runners, recycled figu…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Resurrection’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 446 23:08

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Nerd Trek reviews DS9 S6E8 “Resurrection,” exploring Mirror Bareil, Kira’s struggle between love and loyalty, and the episode’s place in the Mirror Universe saga. In this episode of The Nerd Trek Podcast, we discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 8 — “Resurrection.” When Mirror Bareil arrives on DS9, Major Kira faces an emotional test…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘You Are Cordially Invited’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 445 20:47

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Nerd Trek reviews DS9 S6E7 “You Are Cordially Invited,” diving into Worf & Jadzia’s Klingon wedding, Martok’s family traditions, and classic Star Trek humor. On this episode of The Nerd Trek Podcast, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 7 — “You Are Cordially Invited.” Join us as we celebrate Worf and Jadzia Dax’s unforgettable Kl…

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P-Values: Are we using a flawed statistical tool? 1:13:26

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P-values show up in almost every scientific paper, yet they’re one of the most misunderstood ideas in statistics. In this episode, we break from our usual journal-club format to unpack what a p-value really is, why researchers have fought about it for a century, and how that famous 0.05 cutoff became enshrined in science. Along the way, we share st…

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Exercise and Cancer: Does physical activity improve colon cancer survival? 49:04

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Exercise has long been hailed as cancer-fighting magic, but is there hard evidence behind the hype? In this episode, we tackle the CHALLENGE trial, a large phase III study of colon cancer patients that tested whether prescribed exercise could improve cancer-free survival. We translate clinical jargon into plain English, show why ratio statistics ma…

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Star Trek DS9 'Sacrifice of Angels' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 444 43:18

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Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Sacrifice of Angels. Explore the Dominion War arc, epic space battles, and character drama in this DS9 episode breakdown. Time is up! the Dominion figured out how to deactivate the minefield, and they are bringing it down. Sisko and the Federation have to strike without reinforcem…

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Age Gaps: How much does age matter in dating? 49:42

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Are we all secretly ageist when it comes to dating? We put the stereotype that older men prefer younger women under the microscope using data from thousands of blind dates. What we found surprised us: the “age penalty” was real but microscopic, women wanted younger partners too, and hard age cutoffs weren’t so hard after all. Along the way, we unpa…

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Star Trek DS9 'Favor the Bold' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 443 20:16

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The Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Favor the Bold (S6E5). Dive into the Dominion War arc, Sisko’s daring strategy, and DS9’s epic build-up to Sacrifice of Angels. Sisko convinces Starfleet and the Klingons to try and retake DS9, since it is the key to holding the Alpha Quadrant, but as usual the politics and bureaucracy get …

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Star Trek DS9 'Behind the Lines' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep.442 30:29

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In this episode of the Nerd Trek Podcast, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Behind the Lines (S6E4). Explore Odo’s shifting loyalties, Kira’s fight for Bajor’s freedom, and the Dominion’s tightening grip in DS9’s Dominion War arc. The Dominion starts figuring out how to disable the minefield blocking them from entering the Alpha Quadrant! Also…

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Your Brain on AI: Is ChatGPT making us mentally lazy? 1:14:07

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ChatGPT is melting our brainpower, killing creativity, and making us soulless — or so the headlines imply. We dig into the study behind the claims, starting with quirky bar charts and mysterious sample sizes, then winding through hairball-like brain diagrams and tens of thousands of statistical tests. Our statistical sleuthing leaves us with questi…

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The Backfire Effect: Can fact-checking make false beliefs stronger? 58:26

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Can correcting misinformation make it worse? The “backfire effect” claims that debunking myths can actually make false beliefs stronger. We dig into the evidence — from ghost studies to headline-making experiments — to see if this psychological plot twist really holds up. Along the way, we unpack interaction effects, randomization red flags, and wh…

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Dating Wishlists: Are we happier when we get what we want in a mate? 1:05:31

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Loyal, funny, hot — you’ve probably got a wish list for your dream partner. But does checking all your boxes actually lead to happily ever after? In this episode, we dive into a massive global study that put the “ideal partner” hypothesis to the test. Do people really know what they want, and does getting it actually make them happier? We explore s…

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Stats Reunion: What have we learned so far? 56:00

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It’s our first stats reunion! In this special review episode, we revisit favorite concepts from past episodes—p-values, multiple testing, regression adjustment—and give them fresh personalities as characters. Meet the seductive false positive, the clingy post hoc ex, and Charlotte, the well-meaning but overfitting idealist. Statistical topics Bar c…

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Star Trek DS9 'Sons and Daughters' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 441 28:49

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The Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Sons and Daughters (S6E3). Discover Worf’s struggles with Alexander aboard the Rotarran, Kira’s tense dynamic with Dukat’s daughter Ziyal, and the deepening Dominion War stakes in DS9. We find out about Alexander!! Oh yeah, and Dukat's daughter too...…

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HPV Vaccine: How close are we to wiping out cervical cancer? 1:15:57

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Could a preteen vaccine wipe out a global cancer? In this episode, we examine the bold claim that cervical cancer could be eradicated in much of the world by the end of the century—thanks to the highly effective HPV vaccine. We unpack statistical modeling, microsimulations, and how Markov chains make good date-night conversation. We also explore wh…

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Star Trek DS9 'Rocks and Shoals' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 440 31:45

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In this episode, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Rocks and Shoals. Crash survivors, damaged Jem’Hadar ships, and Kira’s conflict: the Dominion War gets personal in DS9. Sisko and crew crash landed on a planet with enemies! How will they survive, or get back home??

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Star Trek DS9 'A Time to Stand' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 439 22:29

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Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – A Time to Stand. Explore the Federation’s struggle under Dominion occupation, Sisko’s risky mission, and the rising tension in DS9’s major war arc. Sisko and crew board a captured Jem'Hadar fighter to try and destroy the Dominion's supply of white and end the war!…

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Equipment Size: What is average? 54:20

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Today’s deep dive: the surprisingly serious science of penis size. Using self-report surveys, objective measurements, and a healthy dose of old-school statistics, we ask: How do you get clean data on gentlemen’s goods?Along the way, we explore social desirability bias, survey design tricks, and what happens when science meets insecurity. You’ll nev…

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Star Trek DS9 Season 5 Recap | Dominion War & Key Episodes Breakdown – Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 438 18:07

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The Nerd Trek Podcast recaps Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 5. Join us as we revisit the Dominion War buildup, key character arcs, and the most memorable episodes from DS9’s intense fifth season.

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Authenticity, Freedom & Love w/ The Mind Architect | Peter Crone 50:55

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Peter Crone, known as the Mind Architect, discussed the concept of discovering true freedom by recognizing and addressing personal limitations through mindful living and conscious awareness. He sh…

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Star Trek DS9 'Call to Arms' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 437 27:51

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Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: DS9 – Call to Arms. The Dominion War erupts as Sisko mines the wormhole, Dukat seizes DS9, and the series enters its darkest chapter yet. The Dominion is coming, so DS9 is going to place mines at the wormhole, if they don't get destroyed first.

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Alien Abductions and Contact | Serena DC 51:04

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Serena DC shares her experiences interviewing people who have had alien encounters, discussing various aspects of these encounters including abductions, contact experiences, and hybrid children. She explores the possibility of extraterrestrial influence on human evolution and civilization, as well as government knowledge and involvement in extrater…

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Sugar Sag: Is Your Diet Aging You? 1:08:27

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Wrinkles and sagging skin—just normal aging, or can you blame your sweet tooth? We dive into “sugar sag,” exploring how sugar, processed foods, and even your crispy breakfast toast might be making you look older than if you’d said no to chocolate cake and yes to broccoli. Along the way, we encounter statistical adjustment, training and test data se…

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Star Trek DS9 'In the Cards' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 436 19:20

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Lighten up with Star Trek: DS9 – In the Cards. Jake and Nog’s quest for a baseball card brings humor, heart, and unexpected political ripples in DS9. Jake and Nog scurry around the station trying to do enough favors for the crew to get a 1951 Willie Mays baseball card for Sisko.

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Unlocking the Power of Brain, Body and Soul | Dr. Amy Albright 1:05:47

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Dr. Amy Albright is an expert and trailblazer in human potential, bridging business strategy, neuroscience, health, and spirituality. By integrating cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual i…

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Star Trek DS9 'Empok Nor' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 435 20:28

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In Star Trek: DS9 – Empok Nor, Garak descends into madness on an abandoned Cardassian station. Suspense, horror, and survival fuel this chilling DS9 story. The crew of DS9 go to Empok Nor to get spare parts for their station and find its not as abandoned as they thought it was.

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528 Hz The Love Frequency | Sigmar Berg 38:01

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Sigmar Berg and I discuss sound healing and frequencies and vibrations that can heal humans. Sigmar explains the 528 Hertz frequency, known as the "love frequency," which is believed to connect pe…

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Hookworms: Can parasites improve your health? 1:08:00

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What if you could treat your prediabetes with . . . worms? Regina and Kristin dive into a surprising early-phase clinical trial on hookworm therapy—that’s right, intentionally infecting yourself with parasitic worms—to treat metabolic conditions. They dig into the biological rationale (inflammation, abdominal fat, and gut immunology), the clever st…

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Star Trek DS9 'Blaze of Glory' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 434 22:13

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Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: DS9 – Blaze of Glory. Sisko and Eddington face their final confrontation amid Maquis tensions and Dominion war shadows. Invisible space missles fly towards Cardassia from the Maquis. Can Capt Sisko stop an all out war by working with Eddington to stop them?

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Hacking Artificial Intelligence | Jordan Freda 1:10:48

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Check out Jordan's latest project: m00m World (www.m00m.world) Jordan discusses his creation of an AI clone (Alias Silver) and its potential applications, as well as the broader implications of AI…

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Artifacts of Deception (Deceptive Minds - issue #2) 11:24

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This is the 2nd of 2 sample episodes/issues of Perry's new audio newsletter, Deceptive Minds. If you enjoyed these and want to receive future editions, please subscribe here. ---- Hey friends! Here's issue 2 of Deceptive Minds: a newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. 🔥 Since starting this newsletter…

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Introducing: Deceptive Minds (the audio experience) 5:34

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Hey listeners, Perry Carpenter here. I've got something exciting that I think you'll be interested in. It's the audio version of a newsletter that I recently started. The newsletter is called Deceptive Minds, and it's all about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. I'm dropping the first two episodes/issues in this …

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Art Thief 41:28

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. for more info on the work force development program check out: ifilm216.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Jeff Apple

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Alcohol: Are happy hours good for your heart? 1:05:31

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Does a daily glass of wine really keep the cardiologist away? It’s a claim we’ve all heard: light to moderate drinking is good for your heart. But is it science or just a convenient excuse for happy hour? In this episode, we dive into the history behind this claim, discuss the challenges of observational studies and statistical adjustment, and expl…

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Star Trek Special: Common Descent Crossover Episode | Nerd Trek Podcast 1:00:11

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The Nerd Trek Podcast joins forces with the Common Descent podcast for a special Star Trek discussion. Explore crossover insights, fan theories, and deep dives into your favorite episodes. We interrupt your usual progress through DS9 to bring you a SPECIAL EPISODE. We have Will from the Common Descent Podcast on with us to talk about all the weird …

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How To Navigate The Afterlife | Rich Martini 1:15:38

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Rich Martini is a filmmaker, and in this episode he shares his experiences and research on consciousness beyond death, including afterlife communication, past life regression, and near-death exper…

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Star Trek DS9 'Children of Time' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 433 28:49

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Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as they discuss the ethical and emotional dilemmas faced by the crew in "Children of Time. The crew of DS9 meet their descendants, and then have to decide if they sacrifice themselves or murder them all.

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Close Encounters of the 5th Kind and Peruvian Alien Mummies | Michael Mazzola 59:08

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Factor Meals is the sponsor of this episode. Go to: FACTOR MEALS.com/cystp50off and use code cystp50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Michael Mazzola is a filmmaker and UFO conspiracy theory expert. Find him on X @brokebackufo In this episode we discuss the concept of CE5, or Close Encounters of the 5th Kind, and its classificat…