Best Boom With A Bang Podcasts (2025)

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How a dangerous tick-borne virus sneaks into the brain 32:42

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00:48 New insights into tick-borne encephalitis Researchers have identified a key protein that helps tick-borne encephalitis virus enter the brain. In rare cases an infection can lead to serious neurological symptoms, but little was known about how the virus interacts with human cells. Now, a team show that a protein found on the outside of cells p…

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Living Single (1993) - Office Gossip, Checkbooks & a Brooklyn Brownstone 1:42:06

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It’s been two weeks of hour-long shows…let’s check in with a half-hour sitcom! This week, Erika and Paul are watching a bit of the first season of Living Single, aka the show that deserved a lot more attention that it got. Everyone, prepare for a strong dose of EECC Content in this one, because the real estate on this show is bananas! You can follo…

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Apocalypse then: how cataclysms shaped human societies 27:39

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Science journalist Lizzie Wade’s first book, Apocalypse: A Transformative Exploration of Humanity's Resilience Through Cataclysmic Events explores some of the cataclysmic events that humans have faced through history. Lizzie joined us to discuss what modern archaeology has revealed about these events, and the role these they’ve have played in shapi…

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Medicare Explained with Al Kushner 47:28

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Al Kushner is the author of Virtual Medicare – 10 Costly Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make. He offers information that’s especially helpful for Boomer women (that’s us!) who are navigating the next chapter of their lives. Today he explains: The difference between Medicare and Medicaid in the US Different plans Deadlines for enrollment How to avoid …

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This AI tool predicts your risk of 1,000 diseases — by looking at your medical records 35:31

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00:50 The AI tool that predicts disease risk Researchers have developed an AI tool that can calculate a person’s risk of developing over 1,000 different diseases, sometimes years in advance. The system, called Delphi-2M, was trained to identify patterns of disease progression using 400,000 people's health records from data repository the UK Biobank…

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Ally McBeal (1997) - Uber Lawyers, Bus Hits & a Boa Moment 1:39:21

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This week on That Aged Well, Paul and Erika take a closer at one of the most iconic shows of the 90’s, Ally McBeal! The show took over the culture for a year or so, Calista Flockhart became a household name, Vonda Shepard sang a lot of songs…and it achieved all the goals of feminism at the same time! Or wait, did it do that last one? You can follow…

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Detecting gravitational waves 10:21

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In 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) facilities in the US directly detected ripples in space-time, known as gravitational waves. These waves were produced by the final spiral of two orbiting black holes that smashed into each other, sending ripples across the Universe. In this podcast, Benjamin Thompson speaks to …

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"Retired and Killin' It" with Lisa Haynes 59:50

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Lisa Haynes is a certified executive and retirement coach and the author of Retired and Killin’ It. After decades as a CFO, she now helps retirees and soon-to-be retirees design a life they’re excited to live, focusing on the non-financial side of retirement. Today we discuss: Six Saturdays and a Sunday Retiring at age 58 External identity is easy,…

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Feeling the heat: fossil-fuel producers linked to dozens of heatwaves 36:39

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00:45 Attributing extreme heat events to major energy producers Major energy producers increased the likelihood and intensity of heatwaves, according to research published in Nature. Using data from an international disaster database, a team developed a methodology to investigate how much anthropogenic climate change had influenced heatwaves. They …

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Research misconduct: how the scientific community is fighting back 52:13

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In 2016, Brian Wansink wrote a blog post that prompted scientific sleuths to investigate his work. They found evidence of data manipulation, and, after several news articles and two investigations by his institution, he would found to have committed misconduct, as defined by Cornell University. His work had been used to inform US policy around food…

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Quantum Leap (1989) - Chitlins, Rear Admirals & an Egg Salad Sandwich 1:43:14

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Welcome back, and we hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day! Now that the kids are back in school, what better time to celebrate some old school television with a TV month? Erika and Paul are kicking off September by watching an episode of Quantum Leap…specifically, Season One, Episode Seven, titled “The Color Of Truth.” It’s Scott Bakula! It’s Dea…

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Nature goes inside the world’s largest ‘mosquito factory’ — here’s the buzz 10:57

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Raising mosquitoes to tackle disease might sound like an odd concept, but that’s what a facility in Brazil is aiming to do. Millions of mosquitoes are produced there every week, but these insects carry harmless Wolbachia bacteria that curbs their ability to spread deadly human viruses. Nature reporter Mariana Lenharo visited the facility and told u…

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Personal Growth Through a Nomadic Lifestyle with Gila Melamed 1:24:11

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Gila Melamed is back! Gila first joined me in 2023 to talk about her decision to adopt a nomadic life… by choice. She came back last year to update us and share how this lifestyle had helped her grow to a place of forgiveness and healing. Today, she talks about: Making the best of it means being flexible, adaptable “Fear” – whether it’s the element…

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Two ants, two species, one mother 27:06

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00:45 The ant queen that can produce two different species Researchers have made an unusual observation that appears at odds with biology: an ant, known as the Iberian Harvester Ant can produce offspring of two completely different species. Many ants need to mate with other species to produce workers that are a genetic mix of the two, known as hybr…

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Weekend At Bernie’s (1989) - Yuppie Scum, Italian Mobsters & a 2 Million Dollar Error 1:17:30

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Happy Labor Day, everyone! We’re taking a short break this week and re-releasing our old episode on 1989’s Weekend At Bernie’s with a new edit. Enjoy, and we’ll see you next week with a brand new episode! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US ON PATRE…

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Audio long read: How to detect consciousness in people, animals and maybe even AI 19:57

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The search for signs of consciousness has expanded, thanks to advanced neuroimaging techniques. These tools allow researchers to detect consciousness in unresponsive humans, and now researchers are looking to develop tests that work in animals and perhaps even artificial intelligence systems of the future. This is an audio version of our Feature: H…

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Thriving After Grey Divorce with Pat Fenner 1:08:11

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Pat Fenner’s divorce provided a kick in the pants to deal with mental health issues such as self-image, self-worth, and imposter syndrome. Combining these skills and experiences, she helps other “mature” women find their voices and thrive in life. Today Pat discusses: The changes in self over 37 years of marriage The challenges in starting over tim…

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Viral spread: how rumours surged in revolutionary France 24:44

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00:48 How the 18th-Century 'Great Fear’ spread across rural France In the late 1700s, rural France was beset with rapidly spreading rumours of aristocratic plots to suppress revolutionary ideas. But how, and why, these rumours were able to spread so quickly has puzzled historians. Now, using modern epidemiological modelling, a team suggests that a …

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Shag (1989) - Lipstick Hygiene, Unsexy Songs & a Confederate Flag Bikini 2:21:10

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The finale of Dance Movie Month is already here…how is it possible? Also, given the clamoring for an episode on Shag from 1989, how is it possible that Paul and Erika haven’t done this movie yet? Join That Aged Well as they try to unpack proper nicknames, the virtue of video games vs. fishing, and, of course, beach beauty pageants. You can follow T…

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Be Your Own Hero with Patti Bevilacqua 1:07:12

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Patti Bevilacqua is in my socials a lot and her accomplishments since we last spoke 3 years ago are almost too many to count. Why is that impressive? Well, 35 years ago, Patti was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – MS. Today Patti discusses: What exactly MS is Canada has highest rate of MS in the world and 3 out of 4 are women Evolution of Patti’s…

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Fusion energy gets a boost from cold fusion chemistry 19:57

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00:46 Electrochemical fusion Researchers have used electrochemistry to increase the rates of nuclear fusion reactions in a desktop reactor. Fusion energy promises abundant clean energy, but fusion events are rare, hindering progress. Now, inspired by the controversial claim of cold fusion, researchers used electrochemistry to get palladium to absor…

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Strictly Ballroom (1992) - Buzzsaw Bangs, Medicinal Dances & a Smoky-Voiced Broad 2:02:44

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Erika and Paul have covered a lot of films on this podcast…films they loved, films they hated, films upon which there will never be agreement betwixt them. However, every once in a while, a film comes along that they both are so unabashedly delighted by that they devolve into their base selves. This is our way of telling you to beware…beyond this p…

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Controversial climate report from Trump team galvanizes scientists into action 13:05

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In this Podcast Extra, we discuss a report released by the US Department of Energy, which concluded that global warming is “less damaging economically than commonly believed”. However, many researchers say that the report misrepresents decades of climate science. We discuss how scientists are trying to coordinate a unified response amidst concerns …

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Claiming Your Dream at Any Age with Donna Marie Barr 1:02:38

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Donna Barr has lived a life many of us dream of living. She’s trail-blazer: joining the U.S. Air Force in the 70s when few women considered the possibility and during the Viet Nam War. She’s made a difference: working in Samoa with The Peace Corp. Today Donna describes: How The Peace Corp and the Air Force were early interests Making changes at age…

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Sun-powered flyers could explore the mysterious mesosphere 31:53

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00:46 Tiny solar flyer Researchers have used a phenomenon known as thermal transpiration to create a solar-powered flying device that can stay aloft without any moving parts. The diminutive device, just one centimetre across, consists of two thin, perforated membranes that allow air to flow through the device, generating lift. Although only a proof…

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Alien Parasites, Antarctic Booze, and the King of PR Chaos: Bo Shurling on The Thing! 1:16:19

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On this frosty episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we crack open our survival rations (a.k.a. adult beverages) and thaw out one of cinema’s chilliest horror masterpieces — John Carpenter’s The Thing. Joining us in the frozen tundra of our recording session is the legendary Bo Shurling — unit publicist, award-winner, celebrity wrangler, and …

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White Nights (1985) - Propaganda, Boom Boxes & a Flat Top 2:13:32

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Okay, so last week the dancing was…well, it was. This week?? The dancing can only be termed world-class. Did you all know that Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines made a movie about communism and the power of dance? You didn’t? Neither did Paul! OPEN THE SCHOOLS!! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@T…

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Being Intentional in Being You with Dr. Foojan Zeine 53:27

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Dr. Foojan Zeine has so many credentials in the Behavioral Psychology field that there is no way to write a synopsis. She founded the International Awareness Integration Institute and she co-founded the “Foojan” App, offering AIT to the public globally. Today, Dr. Zeine explains: The structured, evidence-based framework called Awareness Integration…

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Underwater glue shows its sticking power in rubber duck test 28:14

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00:45 Researchers develop a new glue and test it on a rubber duck Aided by machine learning, researchers have developed a super-sticky compound that works as an underwater adhesive. Inspired by animals like barnacles, the team developed a new kind of a material called a hydrogel. The material is capable of securely fastening objects together even w…

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Save The Last Dance (2001) - Couch Sex, Basic Rhythm & a 9 PM Audition 2:15:29

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It’s Dance Movie August, y’all, and Paul & Erika are high-kicking it off like a pair of very short Rockettes with a discussion of 2001’s Save The Last Dance! Along the way, they’ll discuss chairs, couches, abandoned furniture stores, and, of course, the proper spelling of “Juilliard.” Lots of EECC-content dead ahead! You can follow That Aged Well o…

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Love, Vodka, and Oligarch Drama — Nicholas Brown Joins Us for Sean Baker’s Anora! 1:21:19

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Get ready to uncork some serious conversation (and maybe pop a few questionable champagne corks), because this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast is hopping on a private jet straight into Sean Baker’s wild, heartfelt, and occasionally vodka-soaked Anora. Helping us navigate this whirlwind of love, chaos, and Russian family drama is special …

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Retirement Planning Besides The Financials with Jennifer Rovet 1:01:09

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Jennifer Rovet is a Certified Professional Retirement Coach who works with individuals and couples alike, exploring values, priorities, and purposes to help design a rewarding retirement lifestyle. She’s seen firsthand the struggles many retirees go through. Today Jennifer discusses: How there is so much more to retirement planning than money Redef…

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Earth's deepest ecosystem discovered six miles below the sea 33:03

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00:45 The deepest ecosystem ever discovered Researchers have dived down to more than 9,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific and discovered surprisingly complex communities of life living in deep ocean trenches. The new research shows an array of animal life that appears to be using methane as a source of energy. The researchers are planning …

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Batman & Robin (1997) - Gala Invitations, Ice Puns & a Bathhouse 2:16:41

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What better movie for the finale of superhero July than the finale of the original Batman film series? That’s right, Erika and Paul are talking all about Batman & Robin this week! In the process, they discuss the plight of Alfred, the scariest possible ice cream-themed supervillains, and, of course, which modern Batman would be the best in bed! You…

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Authenticity & Having The Courage to Live Your Truth with Bobbi Barrington 1:08:08

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Bobbi Barrington is a trans woman, but her message is not about gender – it’s about the universal challenges we all face: fear, uncertainty, and the courage to create the future we truly want. Today she discusses: Spending 59 years in the wrong body Her advice for both men and women, given that she has lived as both Her two transitions: in body, an…

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Giant laser heats solid gold to 14 times its melting point 35:38

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00:46 How hot can solid gold get? A new study suggests that gold can be superheated far beyond its melting point without it becoming a liquid. Using an intense burst from a laser, a team heated a gold foil to 14 times its melting point, far beyond a theoretical limit put forward in previous studies. The team suggest that the speed at which they hea…

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AI, bounties and culture change, how scientists are taking on errors 49:19

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A simple methodological error meant that for years researchers considered drinking moderate amounts of alcohol to be healthy. Now plenty of evidence suggests that isn't the case, but errors like this still plague the scientific literature. So, how can the scientific literature become more error-free? In the first episode of this two-part series, to…

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Mystery Men (1999) - Underused Actresses, Super Villain Gangs & a Passing Romani Woman 1:59:07

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We’ve got two superhero movies under our collective belts this month…seems like a perfect time for a parody! Paul and Erika take on 1999’s Mystery Men, and given the number of questions they have about it, like “who, what, and why,” it’s aptly titled. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), a…

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This Chapter is the Perfect Time to Quit Wine with Emily Allen 1:03:40

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Emily Allen is a certified alcohol-free life coach who empowers women in midlife to break free from our wine culture and create their next chapter full of confidence, clarity and true freedom. In this episode she explains: “Wine-mom” culture Her trigger to quit and her process to stop Alcohol as “Self-care” and “self-medication” Her path from self-…

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‘Stealth flippers’ helped this extinct mega-predator stalk its prey 32:50

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In this episode: 00:48 The ancient mega-predator with a ‘stealth mode’ The extinct marine mega-predator Temnodontosaurus had specialised adaptations to stealthily hunt its prey, suggests an analysis of a fossil flipper. Although Temnodontosaurus was a member of a well-studied group of marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs, its lifestyle has been a my…

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Blade (1998) - Smush Tracks, Serums & a Not Bad-Sounding Apocalypse 2:01:24

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Superhero Month flies on as Erika and Paul move from heroic ninja turtles to heroic ninja vampires! That Aged Well takes on 1998’s Blade, starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson (??!!), Stephen Dorff, and N’Bushe Wright as the undersung Dr. Karen Jenson! Look, is this a movie that always makes the most sense? No. But is it a grand guignol that w…

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Three weeks in a hide to spot one elusive bear: the life of a wildlife film-maker 12:47

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Vianet Djenguet is an award-winning wildlife film-maker and camera operator whose work has featured in a number of major nature documentaries. In this podcast, Vianet joins us to talk about his career, how wildlife film-making have changed, and his experiences working with local researchers to capture footage of endangered animals on the new televi…

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Beyond Intuition - 5D Frequency with Mariana Cooper 1:13:46

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Mariana Cooper (Mari) is an internationally acclaimed intuitive life strategist, third generation intuitive and host of the Aha! Moments Radio Show. In this episode, Mari explains: Third generation intuitive Aha Moments 3D and 5D Frequency The Energetic Communication system that we are all born with Man-made constructs: shame, blame, guilt, fear, a…

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Ancient DNA reveals farming led to more human diseases 37:06

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00:48 The past 35,000 years of disease Ancient DNA evidence shows that the advent of agriculture led to more infectious disease among humans, with pathogens from animals only showing up 6,500 years ago. The DNA, extracted from human teeth, shows the history of diseases present in Eurasia over tens of thousands of years. The approach used could be a…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Ooze Origins, Shredder Cabarets & a Ginger Dud 1:59:56

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It’s July and all month That Aged Well is talking superheroes. Kicking it off is the 1990 classic about that lean, green ninja team, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Paul and Erika have a blast going through this movie, with just a few tangents. Maybe more than a few. This is a tangent heavy episode, y’all. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky…

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Audio long read: How to speak to a vaccine sceptic — research reveals what works 16:13

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Questions and doubts about vaccines are on the rise worldwide and public-health specialists worry that these trends could worsen. But while the shift in public attitudes towards immunizations can leave scientists, physicians and many others feeling disheartened, a surge of research on vaccine hesitancy is starting to offer ways to address the issue…

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Model and Carpenter Creates Her Own Next Chapter with Maxx McGee 1:02:42

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Brenda Cumby McGee – aka Maxx McGee – is that fabulous dichotomy of fashion model and union carpenter. She was also a trail-blazer for women in the trades. Today, Maxx explains: How those two parallel careers originated Her covid success story How things have changed for women in the trades in the last 30 years Women in a traditionally male environ…

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3D-printed fake wasps help explain bad animal mimicry 27:19

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In this episode: 00:45 Why animals evolve to be imperfect mimics Many harmless animals mimic dangerous ones to avoid being eaten, but often this fakery is inaccurate. To help explain why evolution sometimes favours imperfect mimicry, a team 3D printed a range of imaginary insects. The novel creatures were designed to mimic wasps with varying degree…

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Lights, Camera… Vampires? Steve Saxon Joins Us for a Bloody Good Time with Sinners! 1:30:04

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re sharpening our fangs, pouring something strong, and sinking our teeth into Ryan Coogler’s electrifying vampire thriller Sinners. Helping us navigate this dark, soulful ride is none other than Steve Saxon — Director of Photography, camera operator, and all-around visual wizard whose credits range f…

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Physical (Olivia Newton-John) & Freedom! ‘90 (George Michael) - Keds, Supermodels & a Tiled Gym 54:54

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It’s the fifth Monday of the month, so Erika and Paul are doing something a little different…music videos! In celebration of Gay Pride, That Aged Well watches two iconic queer videos: Olivia Newton-John’s Physical and George Michael’s Freedom 90! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Th…