Mike's Multiverse
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsFrom the mind of Mike McHargue, comes an entire multiverse of podcasts. From the breakout hit Building Vesser, to old favorites like Ask Science Mike and The Cozy Robot Show, experience every episode of every podcast—past, present, and future.
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The Power of Play with Rhett & Link
September 17, 2020 02:00 - 1 hourMike McHargue talks about why play is important and why play is so hard for adults. Cynicism is a protective armor that comes from being hurt. Children begin to view pretend as “child-like” as they enter adolescence, and so they can be cruel to other children who don’t “move on.” You can be a cozy robot. You'll get access to our exclusive Discord, weekly private videos, and special events. Find out more at https://cozyrobots.com Mike also has a brand new small group and one-on-one program to ...
What Is Real?
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn the debut episode of The Cozy Robot Show, we explore fake news, conspiracy theories, and how to sort reliable information from the rest. You can be a cozy robot! You'll get access to our exclusive Discord, weekly private videos, and special events. Find out more at https://cozyrobots.com Mike also has a brand new small group and one-on-one program to help you through transitions and changes in your life. He personally leads the program each week using a scientific, evidence-based system to...
Ask Science Mike: Episode 240 - The Last One
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this final episode of Ask Science Mike (don't panic), Mike answers four questions from listeners. Thanks for five great years--and watch out for Mike's new show, right on this podcast feed, next week. Don't miss the launch of Mike's new show, The Cozy Robot Show, on Monday, September 7th at 8pm Eastern (5pm Pacific) at https://cozyrobots.com/watch Here's are the questions from this week's program, along with some additional resources. Are there any differences between the brains of men and...
Episode 240 - The Last One
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this final episode of Ask Science Mike (don't panic), Mike answers four questions from listeners. Thanks for five great years--and watch out for Mike's new show, right on this podcast feed, next week. Don't miss the launch of Mike's new show, The Cozy Robot Show, on Monday, September 7th at 8pm Eastern (5pm Pacific) at https://cozyrobots.com/watch Here's are the questions from this week's program, along with some additional resources. Are there any differences between the brains of men and...
Episode 239 - 4.5, 57%, 7
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, Mike asks you for your thoughts on how to respond to the challenges we are all facing together. Prof. Akiko Iwasaki on Twitter: "1) Second infection was asymptomatic. While immunity was not enough to block reinfection, it protected the person from disease. (2/n)… https://t.co/887j4nAXNJ" CBS News Battleground Tracker – August 19-21, 2020.pdf Brian Klaas on Twitter: "Sunday update Covid-19 deaths, yesterday: Italy: 3 France: 9 Japan: 14 Canada: 7 UK: 18 Germany: 3 United State...
Episode 238 - Your COVID-19 Questions
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThis episode is about your COVID-19 questions. 1. How will we know if COVID vaccines are safe? COVID-19 vaccines are on the fast-track to approval. How will we know they're safe? 2. How can we safely reopen schools? Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020 What Other Nations Can Tell The U.S. About How to Safely Reopen Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic For people who live alone, how can we safely form self contained social groups? How to Form Social Bub...
Episode 237 - 5G, Solar Lockdown, and Why Dogs Fear Lightning
August 12, 2020 15:25 - 52 minutesThis week features the following questions: How does 5G work? I hear a lot of conspiracies around it, but what science is there behind the health risks (or lack thereof)? We Have No Reason to Believe 5G Is Safe Don't Fall Prey to Scaremongering about 5G Why are dogs afraid of thunderstorms? Why Your Dog Freaks Out During Thunderstorms—And What to Do I've been hearing that we are in a solar lockdown? What is that? Yes, a Solar Minimum Is Coming. No, It's Not Going to Mess Up The World How do I...
Episode 236 - Making It to the Other Side
August 03, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, Mike discusses the most current scientific understanding of COVID-19, how we got here, and what could come next. Make sure you read the sources referenced in this episode--they're crucial. How the Pandemic Defeated America New Evidence Suggests Young Children Spread Covid-19 More Efficiently Than Adults SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Infection Among Attendees of an... We Thought It Was Just a Respiratory Virus The Coronavirus Is Never Going Away Mike is starting a program for...
Episode 235 - Casper ter Kuile on The Power of Ritual
July 27, 2020 16:41 - 45 minutesThis week, Mike talks with Casper ter Kuile (of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text) about his new book, The Power of Ritual and how we can all start to establish a sense of sacred and worth during a pandemic where our routines are disrupted. This episode was made possible by KiwiCo. You can get 60% your first month of inspiring and fun STEAM learning experiences by visiting kiwico.com/asksciencemike Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Vi...
Episode 234 - Weighted Blankets, Asexuality, and Science
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week Mike responds to the following questions: What is the science behind weighted blankets? Weighted Blankets: How They Work Is it ok for me to identify as asexual? What are the limitations of science? Science has limits: A few things that science does not do How do we know vaccines are safe and effective? Gish Gallop The contribution of vaccination to global health: past, present and future
Episode 233 - How do we do this?
July 14, 2020 15:05 - 33 minutesMike talks about strategies for protecting and preserving mental health during the pandemic and associate periods of quarantine. Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 232 - The Second Wave
July 06, 2020 17:06 - 54 minutesMike talks about the "second wave" of COVID-19: how we got here, and what we can do about it. The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus Thousands Who Got COVID-19 in March Are Still Sick Understanding SARS-CoV-2-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children COVID-19 Can Last For Months: Thousands Struggle With Virus : Short Wave Coronavirus: US cases 'may have topped 20 million' https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/ Atoms Everyday Mask – Reusa...
Episode 231 - I Feel Sad
June 22, 2020 21:49 - 26 minutesThis week, Mike reflects on the response to a tweet he sent on Father's Day about feeling depressed.
Episode 230 - This Feel Hard
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutesThis week, Mike talks about the feelings that come up when a pandemic and mass protests intersect. Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 229 - White Homework with Tori Williams Douglass
June 08, 2020 14:57 - 1 hourThis week, Science Mike talks with Tori Williams Douglass about, well, your questions from Twitter! Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/asksciencemike Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 228 - Compulsions, Gender, and Evolution
June 01, 2020 15:23 - 54 minutesThis week on Ask Science Mike, we explore the following questions today. How do we overcome unhealthy, escapist behaviors? You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) Do post-gender binary labels reinforce the gender binary? How sex and gender — which are not the same thing — influence our health Sex and gender: what is the difference? | Journal of Applied Physiology Why are exterior testicles a feature on so many mammals? Are testicles external for cooling, galloping, display, or something else...
Episode 227 - Time, Reconstructing Sex, and Being Healthy at Every Size
May 18, 2020 15:25 - 1 hourThis week, Mike offers honest, non-judgemental responses to the following questions. What happens in the brain that makes it feel as though time is moving faster as you get older? Why Does Time Seem to Speed Up with Age? What do you think about the Healthy at Every Size movement? Healthy at Every Size How can one develop a robust sexual ethic after deconstruction? How do I know if I am Asexual? 10 Things you need to know about Asexuality Mike is starting a program for navigating life transit...
Episode 226 - Why Did I Do That?
May 11, 2020 15:34 - 40 minutesThis week, Mike shares a chapter from his new audiobook You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass). Tap here to get the book on Audible. Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 225 - Living with Brain Injury with Christy Neal
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode is a re-release from last spring--and one of Mike's all-time favorite episodes. This week Science Mike talks with his friend Christy Neal about what it’s like to live with a brain injury. Christy Neal is a stay-at-home mom and former homeschool mom of 10 years. She enjoys entertaining, organizing, gardening, long walks with friends, and all things pizza-related. Christy lives in Los Angeles with her 3 children and husband Link of almost 19 years. Mike is starting a program for n...
Episode 223 - You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) | Part 2
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutesThis week Dr. Hillary McBride interviews Mike about his brand-new book You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) which came out THIS WEEK! You can learn more about the book by tapping here, or Mike's In-Home book tour by tapping here. Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 223 - You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) | Part 1
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutesThis week Dr. Hillary McBride interviews Mike about his brand-new book You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) which comes out TOMORROW, April 28. You can learn more about the book by tapping here, or Mike's In-Home book tour by tapping here. Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 222 - Leaving Behind Brokenness with Ruthie Lindsey
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutesThis week, Mike talks with Ruthie Lindsey about her new book There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing. Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.
Episode 221
April 12, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutesMike's new book right is nearly here! Learn all about the preorder bonuses, in-home tour, and other exciting news by visiting asksciencemike.com/newbook. This week Mike responds to the following questions: How much of different chronotypes is based in biology vs habit? Are You a Morning Lark or a Night Owl? Is there a way to address the whiteness problem in geoscience? Earth Science Has a Whiteness Problem How do I talk to my daughters about rape culture? Parenting in a society dominated by r...
Episode 220 - Feminism, Sugar, and EMDR
April 06, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutesThis week, Mike responds to the following questions: What drew you toward feminism as a southern, white man? You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) Should trans women be able to play in women's sports? Do transgender athletes have an unfair advantage? Why is sugar bad for us? How does EMDR work? EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) This episode was made possible by Betterhelp. Learn more at betterhelp.com/sciencemike. Mike is starting a program for navigating life tra...
Episode 219 - Neurotheology with Andrew Newberg
March 30, 2020 14:38 - 51 minutesThis week, Mike has a conversation with one of his favorite scientists: Dr. Andrew Newberg. They talk about life from a brain-centered perspective, as well as talking about what habits and beliefs are most beneficial in our daily lives.
Episode 218 - Adoption, Witchcraft, and Manifesting with your Mind
March 23, 2020 15:08 - 48 minutesReturning to the question and response format, this week Mike responds to these questions: Can trauma caused in infancy impact how adults engage in relationships? You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) Can you "manifest" a new reality with your mind? How God Changes Your Brain Is witchcraft dangerous? Finding God in the Waves Do frequent mystical experiences correlate to psychosis?
Episode 217 - How long will this last?
March 19, 2020 02:58 - 59 minutesIn this special, mid-week release Mike discusses the findings of the Imperial College Report on COVID-19, and what it may mean for our "new normal." This episode discusses the most recent data we have on this global pandemic in an emotionally-focused, evidence-based way.
Episode 216: COVID-19
March 16, 2020 23:29 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Science Mike talks about the facts about COVID-19 and the science verified ways to best respond in a way that protects human lives. If you want to dig deeper, Mike recommends these resources: CDC COVID-19 Guide Don’t Panic: The comprehensive Ars Technica guide to the coronavirus This episode was brought to you by KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/asksciencemike
Episode 216 - COVID-19
March 16, 2020 23:29 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Science Mike talks about the facts about COVID-19 and the science verified ways to best respond in a way that protects human lives. If you want to dig deeper, Mike recommends these resources: CDC COVID-19 Guide Don’t Panic: The comprehensive Ars Technica guide to the coronavirus This episode was brought to you by KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/asksciencemike
Episode 215 - The Fight to Stop Sexual Slavery with Jeremy Vallerand
March 10, 2020 17:05 - 53 minutesIn this episode, Mike talks with his friend Jeremy Vallerand about Rescue: Freedom and they work they're doing to end sexual slavery.
Episode 214 - Emotional Mindfulness with Ron Frederick
March 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week, we continue the "Books Behind the Book" series leading into the release of Mike's next book, You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass). In this episode, Mike talks with Ronald J. Frederick, PhD. Ronald J. Frederick, PhD, is a clinical psychologist whose career has focused on the transforming power of emotional and relational experience. He is the author of Loving Like You Mean It: Use the Power of Emotional Mindfulness to Transform Your Relationships (Central Recovery Press, 2019),...
Episode 213 - The Power of Meaning with Emily Esfahani Smith
February 24, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutesThis week Science Mike talks with Emily Esfahani Smith about her research and work on the power of meaning and how it can transform our lives as reported in her bestselling book The Power of Meaning. Mike also shares an exciting announcement about his upcoming book tour for You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass)--available in book stores on April 28, 2020.
Episode 212 - Electric Cars, the Placebo Effect, and Nonreligious Brains
February 17, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutesMike's got a new book coming in April--but you can preorder it now. Just go to asksciencemike.com/newbook This week, Mike responded to the following questions: Are some brains naturally wired to not believe in the supernatural? How God Changes Your Brain Finding God in the Waves Are electric cars less "green" than gas-powered cars? Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change Gasoline vs Electric—Who Wins on Lifetime Global Warming Emissions? We Found Out Does the placebo ef...
Episode 211 -Nutritional Labels, Epigenetics and Environmental Burials
February 10, 2020 16:30 - 45 minutesThis week, Mike responded to the following questions: Can trauma be passed on through epigenetic information? Epigenetics 101: a beginner’s guide to explaining everything | Cath Ennis Can Trauma Be Inherited Between Generations? Can We Really Inherit Trauma? What are environmentally responsible to handle human burial? Could the Funeral of the Future Help Heal the Environment? Thinking About Having a ‘Green’ Funeral? Here’s What to Know How accurate are nutritional labels? When Nutrition Label...
Episode 211 - Nutritional Labels, Epigenetics and Environmental Burials
February 10, 2020 16:30 - 45 minutesThis week, Mike responded to the following questions: Can trauma be passed on through epigenetic information? Epigenetics 101: a beginner’s guide to explaining everything | Cath Ennis Can Trauma Be Inherited Between Generations? Can We Really Inherit Trauma? What are environmentally responsible to handle human burial? Could the Funeral of the Future Help Heal the Environment? Thinking About Having a ‘Green’ Funeral? Here’s What to Know How accurate are nutritional labels? When Nutrition Label...
Episode 210 - Tori Douglass Returns
February 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week, Science Mike talks with Tori Williams Douglass about, well, your questions from Twitter! Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/asksciencemike
Episode 210 - Tori Douglass Returns!
February 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week, Science Mike talks with Tori Williams Douglass about, well, your questions from Twitter! Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/asksciencemike
Episode 209 - Grounding, Friendship, and the Senses of Plants
January 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week, Mike responds to the following questions. Do plants have senses? Plants May Not Have Ears, But They Can 'Hear' Way Better Than We Thought Do plants feel pain? Do Plants Think? How can people have intimate friendships without becoming romantically involved? If we encountered intelligent, alien life, what would it be like? The Fermi Paradox - Wait But Why Is there any scientific evidence to validate "grounding?" This study was referenced in Mike's response.
Episode 208 - Bad Theology Kills with Kevin Garcia
January 13, 2020 17:46 - 47 minutesThis week, Science Mike talks with his friend Kevin Garcia about their new book Bad Theology Kills. This episode was sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike
Episode 207 - Crime, Cloning, and the Memory of Water
December 30, 2019 16:32 - 1 hourIn this last episode of 2019, Science Mike responds to the following questions: Does water have memory? What Is 'Water Memory'? Why This Homeopathy Claim Doesn't Hold Water What has been scientifically demonstrated to reduce crime rates? Why education reduces crime Science Says These Police Tactics Reduce Crime 6 proven policies for reducing crime and violence without gun control What Caused the Great Crime Decline in the U.S.? Can cloning rescue animals from extinction? Will Cloning Ever Sav...
Episode 206 - Merry Mini
December 23, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesScience Mike talks about grief, gratitude, and how hard it is to change.
Episode 205 - Holiday Blues
December 16, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutesBy popular demand, this week Mike is talking about sadness during the holiday season. Here's a few links with more information. It Is Alright To Be Sad During the Holidays The difference between depression and sadness Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/science
Episode 204 - Blue blockers, Germs on Mars, and the Science of Cults
December 10, 2019 19:16 - 43 minutesThis week on Ask Science Mike, we covered the following questions: 1. Is the soil on Mars sterile? 2. Do blue-blockers really work? Are Computer Glasses Worth It? The effect of blue-light blocking spectacle lenses on visual performance, macular health and the sleep-wake cycle: a systematic review of the literature. 3. What's the science behind cults? Cult Education Institute FAQ This episode was made possible by these amazing sponsors: KiwiCo: send the gift of learning to a child in your life...
Love Anyway with Jeremy Courtney
December 02, 2019 22:52 - 46 minutesThis week, Science Mike talks with Jeremy Courtney about his work with Preemptive Love. Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike
Episode 203 - Love Anyway with Jeremy Courtney
December 02, 2019 22:52 - 46 minutesThis week, Science Mike talks with Jeremy Courtney about his work with Preemptive Love. Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike
Episode 202 - Nosodes, Woo and Garbage in the Oceans
November 25, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutesHere's the questions on Ask Science Mike this week, along with resources where appropriate. What is the science behind nosodes? Randomized controlled trial of homeopathic nosodes finds, not surprisingly, that they are useless How do we balance looking for spiritual growth and skepticism? Finding God in the Waves How bad are the fires in the Amazon rain forest? Just How Bad Are the Amazon Fires? Brazil’s Amazon has burned this badly before. This year’s fires are still bad Amazon fires: 8 ways ...
Episode 201 - Recycling, Shaming, and the Messiness of the Middle
November 18, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutesThis week on Ask Science Mike, Mike responds to the following questions: What's the difference between shaming and condemning? How do I deal with the "both sides" position of a non-affirming church? How would Pale Blue Dot be different if it was written today? Is recycling useless now that China isn't importing plastics to recycle? The World's Recycling Is in Chaos. Here's What Has to Happen This episode was sponsored by Kiwico. Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your f...
Episode 200!
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourWARNING: There's a Santa Claus joke in this episode that may not be suitable for children. This episode was recorded live in Los Angeles. The questions were unscreened and the answers unrehearsed. Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/science
Episode 200 - LIVE in LA
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourWARNING: There's a Santa Claus joke in this episode that may not be suitable for children. This episode was recorded live in Los Angeles. The questions were unscreened and the answers unrehearsed. Betterhelp - Get 10% your first month of mental health support by visiting https://betterhelp.com/sciencemike KiwiCo - Make learning about STEAM fun for your kids, and get your first month FREE at https://kiwico.com/science
A Look Back
October 28, 2019 18:04 - 52 minutesHeaded toward the 200th episode of Ask Science Mike, we take a look back at some audience favorites so far.