There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.
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Lucid Drinking Podcast
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"Fears N Beers" is a laid-back podcast where we dive into all things paranormal, weird, and unexplained—while knocking back a few cold ones. Hosted by Sickman, Zombieface, and Esosur, we mix humor, personal stories, and eerie topics to keep things spooky and fun. Whether it's ghosts, cryptids, or UFOs, we're here to explore it all with a drink in hand! Official Store: https://www.stickermule.com/fearsnbeers
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RFK Jr.’s big report on autism is scheduled to come out this month, and we’re hearing that it might point the finger at Tylenol as a possible cause. And the science on this gets confusing fast. Because some studies do suggest that taking acetaminophen while you’re pregnant could increase your kid’s chance of being autistic or having ADHD. But other…
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Many of us use artificial intelligence for help with research, work, or creative projects. But some people are getting a LOT more personal with their AI chatbots. We’re hearing stories of people treating their chatbot like a friend, or something more than a friend — with some people saying they’ve even fallen in love with their chatbot. And then th…
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Lots of us feel like our memories are garbage — like we’d forget our pants if they weren’t on our legs. But what if the science told us that forgetting stuff is totally normal? We dig into the weird science of why our memories work the way they do. And if we DO want better retention in our brain box, are there science-approved ways to boost our mem…
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We’re back, baby. In a world where we’re being swarmed by misinformation and it feels like science is under threat, we’ve got you. Science Vs is kicking off with all new episodes full of actual scientific research done by actual scientists. We’re bringing you the science on sugar — is it really a poison? Should you switch to honey? We’ll look into …
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Lucid Drinking - Episode 47 - Educated Alcoholics - Melissa & Rob
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Hex Marks the Spot: The Man Who Wanted a Curse
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Send us a text In this spellbinding episode of Fears N Beers, the gang uncorks some cold ones and dives into the chilling (and slightly absurd) documentary A Cursed Man (2025), the story of a man who wanted to be cursed… and may have gotten more than he bargained for. We break down the film’s bizarre journey, unpacking his quest to provoke witches,…
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Pazuzu The Wind Demon Whispers: What Really Possessed Regan?
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Send us a text Pazuzu The Wind Demon Whispers: What Really Possessed Regan? In this devilishly fun episode of Fears N Beers, our hosts raise a glass to one of horror's most misunderstood figures: Pazuzu — the ancient Mesopotamian demon of wind who stirred up a storm in both The Exorcist novel and the 1973 film. But was Pazuzu truly the evil puppet …
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Autism rates are rising all over the world, and lots of people are wondering: why? In the U.S., HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the cause is an "environmental toxin" and has vowed to get to the bottom of it. But we already have lots of science on this — so what does that research tell us? We talk with epidemiologist Professor Brian Lee…
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Lucid Drinking - Episode 46 - A Tiny Clone of Hitler - Sean & Jay
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FnB Presents Dice & Drinks: Ravenberry - Episode 5 - Will's Gambit: The Unveiling & Vicesur's Plight
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Send us a text The endgame is here! In this climactic fifth episode of 'FnB Presents Dice & Drinks,' we reach the thrilling conclusion of this chapter in our Ravenberry campaign. Our adventurers are pushed to their limits, facing off against the final two formidable pillars of Will's insidious scheme. As the battle rages and the stakes couldn't be …
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The Carnivore Diet: Can We Live On Meat Alone?
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A lot of influencers are going on all-meat diets, saying that all this meat is clearing up inflammation, healing their guts, and sharpening their focus. But others say, hold up — this diet is sure to lead to heart disease, cancer, and even scurvy. So we’re asking: Is it possible to live on meat alone? Is there any benefit to the carnivore diet? And…
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Fitness buffs online can’t stop raving about creatine. They say it is THE supplement to get you shredded in no time — and that it can even boost your brain and memory too. Are they right? We dive into the science of creatine and talk to anatomy Professor Darryn Willoughby, physicist Dr. Ali Gordji-Nejad, and psychology researcher Julia Fabienne San…
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FnB Presents Dice & Drinks: Ravenberry - Episode 4 - Betrayal, Sacrifice, and a Secret Unveiled
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Send us a text The plot thickens and the stakes skyrocket in this explosive fourth episode of 'FnB Presents Dice & Drinks'! Our adventurers find themselves in a desperate, heartbreaking battle against a figure they once considered a friend: the enigmatic wizard elf, Will. As the fight rages, the party pays a heavy toll, and one of their own faces a…
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This year there was huge news when scientists at the company called Collosal brought back the dire wolf! Some say these cute, white pups are not really dire wolves, but that didn't stop a huge media buzz. One of the wolves even made the cover of TIME Magazine … with the line "He's a dire wolf. The first to exist in 10,000 years. Endangered species …
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Lucid Drinking - Episode 45 - Nerf Bachelor Party - Jake & CJ
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Strange things have been happening to science in the US. An executive order is freezing research, a website with once scientific information now looks kinda like it's advertising a reality show … even milkshakes have been caught in the fray. Milkshakes! On top of this, research projects studying everything from vaccine hesitancy to Covid-19 to clim…
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Dream Weavers: Lucid Trips, Nighttime Symbols & Sleepy Stories
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Send us a text In this surreal and introspective episode of Fears N Beers, Sickman, Zombieface, and Esosur slip into the world of dreams—where nothing is quite what it seems. From cryptic symbols and recurring nightmares to flying through the cosmos in a lucid state, we explore the strange and fascinating terrain of the subconscious. We break down …
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Bird flu has been in the headlines for ages, with scientists warning that we could be headed for a pandemic. But we’ve been hearing about this H5N1 virus for so long that it’s kind of starting to feel like the boy who cried wolf. So — what’s really going on with H5N1 bird flu? How scary is it, and how likely is it that we’re going to end up in a bi…
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Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?
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Headlines are screaming that we have tons of microplastics in our brains — the equivalent of an entire plastic spoon. OK, that sounds terrifying, but is it true? We talk to chemist Prof. Oliver Jones. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/PlasticSpoonBrain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) A plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics?! (05:21) Some…
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Holy Smoke & Brain Broke: The Mystical Madness of Jacobo Grinberg
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Send us a text This week on Fears N Beers, things get smoky and spooky. We kick off with incense disasters, smudging gone rogue, and Esosur’s questionable holy water life hacks. Then we dive headfirst into the cosmic brain soup of Jacobo Grinberg—a scientist who tried to map consciousness, understand the unseen, and accidentally vanished like your …
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Methamphetamine: The Most Misunderstood Drug?
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Methamphetamine has a scary reputation as one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs out there. But at the same time, it's an FDA-approved drug — and can even be used to treat ADHD in children. So just how dangerous and addictive is meth? And what’s going on in your brain when you use it? We hear from Science Vs listeners who’ve used it — and th…
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Lucid Drinking - Episode 44 - Can Fish Smell?!
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Measles is spreading in the U.S., with hundreds of cases across more than 20 states. And tons of people online are arguing over how we should feel about it. Some say this is bad because measles is SO contagious — and not enough people get the vaccine. But others say that measles isn't such a big deal, so why are we freaking out?? Didn't basically e…
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Man’s Best Fiend & Sea-Witches: Dogmen, Mermaids, and Other Wet & Hairy Mysteries
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Send us a text In this episode of Fears N Beers, we chase cryptids across land and sea—from the howling woods of Michigan to the splashy shores of ancient myth. We dig into the infamous Gable Film, the lore of the Michigan Dogman, and historical sightings of dog-headed people by Alexander the Great and St. Augustine (yes, really). Then we dive into…
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A popular podcast called The Telepathy Tapes claims that telepathy is real — and tons of people are convinced. So we open our minds to the possibility of mind-reading and ask: Could this be real?? And if not — what might be going on here? We dive into the science (yes — there is science!) with Dr. Katharine Beals, Prof. Jim Todd, and Prof. Chris Fr…
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The battle over whether we should be putting fluoride in our water has reached fever pitch. We’ve got U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-fluoride activists saying it’s a neurotoxin that’s lowering our IQs. But supporters say that fluoride is a safe and effective way to protect our teeth from cavities, and that stopping water fluor…
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ADHD is all over the internet, with people saying that it’s way different than we thought it was — and that tons of us might have it without even knowing it. Influencers are telling us that ADHD can cause all sorts of things, like hyperfocused states, serious emotional dysregulation, even something called rejection sensitivity dysphoria. So — is al…
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[Video available on Spotify] To start off the new season we’re getting into the science of one of the most controversial and taboo sex topics around. Squirting! For some people, it’s a major sex goal — but for others, it’s a source of major embarrassment. And it turns out that people have been writing or talking about squirting and female ejaculati…
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FnB Presents Dice & Drinks: Ravenberry - Episode 3 - Roadside Rumble & Zombak's Revelation
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Send us a text WARNING: This is not a regular Fears N Beers Episode, Please enjoy. The road to Ravenberry is anything but peaceful! In this action-packed episode of 'FnB Presents Dice & Drinks', our adventurers face a series of grueling battles as they traverse the treacherous wilderness. Steel clashes, spells fly, and the dice determine the fate o…
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Have you been missing your weekly dose of science?? Well, we've got good news: Science Vs is BACK next week, and we’ll be tackling ADHD, squirting, creatine, the carnivore diet, bird flu, fluoride, meth, memory and much more. New episodes start March 27. Fact ya soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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FnB Presents Dice N Drinks: Ravenberry - Episode 2 - The Road to Ravenberry: A Perilous Path
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Send us a text WARNING: This is not a regular Fears N Beers Episode, Please enjoy. The journey begins! Welcome back to 'FnB Presents Dice N Drinks' as we delve deeper into the mysteries of Ravenberry. In this episode, our intrepid adventurers, having survived their initial trials, finally unite and set foot upon the treacherous path leading to the …
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For Sale: Haunted Houses & Cursed Deals—A Realtor’s Nightmare
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Send us a text In this episode of Fears N Beers, we sit down with JJ and Felipe to talk about their eerie experiences in the real estate world—haunted houses, cursed properties, and the spooky side of selling homes. From unexplained activity in listings to houses that just refuse to be sold, they’ve seen it all. Plus, we hear about their chilling v…
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