Hippie Science Variety Hour
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsShe’s an uber hippy and he's a scientist, so you can imagine these two's views on the world are pretty different. Join these two on the Hippie Science Variety Hour Podcast as these two proud geeks talk about subjects where those two perspectives can overlap, and parse out the bullshit of the reasons they sometimes cannot no matter how hard they try.
Through delving into ideas that on the surface seem to be purely scientific or mystical; one finds that these two seemingly polar opposites exist simultaneously throughout the human experience.
By dissecting relatable topics, we can help deepen discussions on all the ways that science and mysticism intersect within our lives.
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Episodes
Adaptabilty
August 28, 2020 18:39 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWhile going through an exercise to find what a life with chronic illness has GIVEN rather than focusing on what all it has TAKEN, Jessica stumbled upon this concept of adaptabilty. As Seth and her began to discuss this silver lining, more and more examples of how we as humans should workout that adaptabilty muscle within ourselves. How much could we achieve if we looked at life and situations in a problem solving mindset rather than viewng issues that arise as obstacles or stumbling blocks? W...
Familial Ties
August 07, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWe apologize for the delay this week, better late than never right? Jessica was literally packed up and on the way to the river when this episode was recorded so the editing was a bit delayed until she decided to rejoin civilization. Don't worry, before she runs off to the woods again we will have some episodes edited and scheduled...who knows when she will return next time, she keeps talking about moving to her favorite campsite and using blueberries as currency. In this episode we discuss ...
Fireside Refresher
July 28, 2020 17:41 - 56 minutes - 48.1 MBThe world has lost its mind and dragged us with it lately, so kick back relax and enjoy a fireside chat as a refresher from all the chaos. We are once again on the porch and if you haven't ever heard the bugs and wildlife of the southern US you are in for a treat...or annoyance...y'all let us know which.
Portal Breakdown
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBBret Weinstein on "The Portal" (w/ host Eric Weinstein), Ep. #019 - The Prediction and the DISC. https://youtu.be/JLb5hZLw44s In this episode we discuss two brothers that possess intellect far surpass our own, Bret and Eric Weinstein. Bret discovered not only a flaw within laboratory mice but also within the scientific community as a whole when it comes to the ground of morals and ethics. We breakdown this rather science heavy topic in order to present these ideas as a discussion ...
Aphantasia Fan Interviews
July 15, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing gentlemen that have Aphantasia (lack of internal monologue and/or blind mind's eye) . The first half of the episode we speak with Jason and in the latter Christoph. I have been trying to summarize these two men for some time and I keep coming up empty. Jason for example blew our minds by being a DND Dungeon Master with no visualization abilities. Whhhhattt? Or the story about telling his gf that he needed a recent picture of her ...
Escape From VA
July 05, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode we address some BIG life changes and additions to the podcast. Jessica's health has been in decline and she moved back home to MS. While it sucks beyond explanation that all of the plans and dreams never reached fulfillment, we are stoked to be back together in person ON THE PORCH! It truly doesn't get better than having our foundation back again and show traditions back in place. So all this means better content and more variety for ya'll! Patreon will be opened up soon and d...
If Ever There Was A Time...
July 01, 2020 03:19 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWe try to not lean very political and stay clear of most "hot button" topics in our world. HOWEVER, we could not stay silent on the climate of today's HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENTS! Because even though the whole comment "If there ever was a time to get political, it's now." may have fanned the flames within us, this is not a political movement. This is about human rights and social justice. It is our hope that this episode will serve as a marker, a spark to your anarchist within or even make us all ...
Chronic Illness and Covid
June 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBHave ya'll missed us? We sure as hell have missed churning out content, but don't worry! Your favorite crazy duo is back in action and in production! In this episode you will start to get a glimpse into why there has been a break in our schedule. Between Seth being quarantined for possible Covid-19 exposure and Jessica having a rather difficult time during treatment for Lyme disease...lets just say things have been stressful and interesting! We will be discussing more in depth in the next tal...
Hello & Goodbye to The Magicians
April 06, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBSeth FINALLY gave into Jessica's demands to watch Syfy's The Magicians. Since this has been a big part of the banter in the last few months, we decided to share in her victory and get Seth on mic admitting that he caved. April 1st was the finale, and we aren't sure if Jessica is going to survive without her weekly ritual of a fancy dinner and The Magicians. Netflix...SAVE THE MAGICIANS!
Apocalypse Advice
March 23, 2020 14:38 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this special release episode, we wanted to provide some resources to our community during this time of uncertainty. Here you will find information on financial aid, emergency food services, free entertainment/educational sources and basic skills like distilling water. We are not doctors and none of this is medical advice. We are simply a hippie (that happens to be a grant writer by day) and a nerd (that happens to be a scientist by day) throwing out ideas and resources you can ta...
That's No Moon
March 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWhat is going on with sending things like 3D heart printers into space?! Join us while we theorize what THEY really could be doing with the technology as we discuss soft disclosure. Plus, evidently Earth has a new moon...or is it really just the space trash we have been sending? Final verdict...THATS NO MOON!
Accidental Politics
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBFor our traditional talking shit episode we did more than talk it...we stepped in it! Accidentally stepping right in a steamy pile of politics...ew. But rest assured that this is not us telling YOU how to think, or who should or should not be in office. Light discussion of some policies...peppered with our usual tangents.
Instant Gratification, Devices & Attention
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBAt one time, older generations would say that newspapers were going to dumb down the younger generations in society. That newspapers would take away from time spent with family and talking with friends. As our society embraces technology more, what effects will this or is this having on our attention spans and reward systems within our own minds? What does having moments of gratification granted to us in such superficial and easily obtained fashions do to our brains, ourselves and society?
Crispr: Gene Hacking or Future Science
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBDid you know that there is a man in Mississippi gene hacking dogs to make them glow in the dark? What is CRISPR? And what can we fear or hope to see with this next step in science? All these and more are covered in this episode! If you like this episode and want to dive deeper, the documentary is on Netflix called Unnatural Selection. We HIGHLY recommend watching...after you listen of course. You can find us at www.hippiesciencepodcast.com
Aphantasia & Life Without Internal Monologue
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBYou are likely to have seen the new viral Twitter thread about life without an internal monologue. That prompted a two week long deep dive into the topic and lead us to Aphantasia as well...life without a mind's eye. This was really interesting since both of our hosts are very visual thinkers. If you don't have an internal monologue or if you are unable to visualize the images of things said...please contact us! We have TONS of questions!
Breaking Up
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIt is official, we are breaking up... with Sabrina! We felt that panic, no worries our co-hosts have gone to the point of even tattooing the logo on their bodies. We aren't going anywhere! But, after watching the newest season of the Netflix series Sabrina, we knew this had to be done. And if the creators are wondering...It was for sure you and NOT US! You caused this and we cannot continue in this toxic relationship any longer.
Love Languages & YAY! Day
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThe way that you love someone shows more about the way that you wish to be loved often more in depth than anything else. The manner in which you express your affection to your partner, is often the way you wish they would show it towards you. In this episode, we discuss the 5 love languages of 1. Touch 2. Quality Time 3. Physical Touch 4. Receiving gifts 5. Acts of Service We also propose a much less commercialized option for celebrating your love for your partner, self or even family and fr...
Our Poisoned Planet
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAfter being convinced to watch the documentary STINK!, our resident scientist decided that maybe his hippie co-host is on to something with these soaps with twigs in them. We dig into what the chemicals in our environment have been linked to and theorize about what all these poisons COULD be responsible for as well. We live in a poisoned world, from our water to air and even soil...it surround us! Check us out at www.hippiesciencepodcast.com and the nonprofit's work Lyme Warrior at www.lyme...
Myths and Monsters
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MBAre werewolves really our personified fear of losing touch with our humanity? Do vampires represent our fear for loss of control over our own impulses and desires? Where witches used to stir up fear of intelligent, strong and resourceful woman? What do our myths and monsters say about us personally and as a society? We dive into all of these questions and more in this episode.
Jessica Starts A Cult
January 21, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 47.6 MBIs it fate, fae or just dumb luck that this happens to be our 13th episode? Muahaha you decide. It is time for another bonus Shit Talking episode!! After a 17 hour long move in a Uhual dragging a truck to get Jessica to the headquarters of Lyme Warrior the 501 c 3 nonprofit organization that you know we adore!
Mandela Effects
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode, Jessica drags Seth and the audience into an over 100GB deep rabbit hole into Mandela Effects. From the Man from Taured, Tartaria, CERN and even the Mud Flood we cover it all!
Time Is An Illusion
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBShe’s an uber hippy and he's a scientist, so you can imagine these two's views on the world are pretty different. Join these two on the Hippie Science Variety Hour Podcast as these two proud geeks talk about subjects where those two perspectives can overlap, and parse out the bullshit of the reasons they sometimes cannot no matter how hard they try. Through delving into ideas that on the surface seem to be purely scientific or mystical; one finds that these two seemingly polar opposites exist...
Health Scams: Buyer Beware
December 31, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBEp. 110 Health Scams...Buyer Beware From crystal water bottles to MLM supplements, we try to cover the highlights of red flags and clever marketing that take advantage of so many people searching for better health. In today’s media driven world and with marketing becoming so targeted it is easy to fall victim to the numerous health scams circulating today. Join us for a deep dive into some infamous health/medical related scams and discussions on what red flags you should be aware o...
War On Christmas
December 24, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBEp. 109 War On Christmas Just because we are tired of the nonsense of “War on Christmas” we decided the best way to convey this is by declaring official WAR ON CHRISTMAS! It’s on! Happy, Merry, Blessed whatever you celebrate. Come listen as we poke holes in traditions for the holidays, cover some of their origins and of course with as many f bombs as snowflakes falling from Seth. He went hard, what can we say. While Jessica, takes joy in destroying The Grinch and traditions most pe...
Porch Fight
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBAnother bonus episode...already? MERRY HAPPY BLESSED Whatever you celebrate! It's an early present from us to you!
Afterlife & Burial Options
December 10, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBEpisode 107 Burial Options and Afterlife Theories Surprise! We are STILL talking about death. This episode we dive deeper into discussing burial options and theories about what happens after death. In this week's show notes, things are going to work a little differently. It was really important to us to track down websites and information on the burial options that we mentioned within the episode to share with our listeners. Below you will find easy to follow links and short descr...
Accepting Mortality
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBEpisode 106 Accepting Mortality Death is in the air this spooky season. Accepting your mortality is vital to anyone but especially if you are facing serious health issues. “The things we don't accept are the things we struggle with in life. Only when you accept something are you truly free from it.” paraphrase Sadhguru The biggest fear with death is the process, the art of dying. Wondering if it will hurt, will you lose your mind, memories, etc? Chances are if you live to an ol...
Medical Devices
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBEpisode 103 Medical Devices Jessica has been through 9 PICC lines and had a portacath for 5 years. After complications this year, Seth and Jessica really have a lot to say on this topic...shocker. To find more information on PICC lines and Portacaths check out the links below: https://nurse.org/articles/what-is-a-port-a-cath/ https://infusionsolutionsinc.com/what-is-a-picc-line Through this experience, lessons were learned about trusting your body and listening to those gut ins...
Finding Meaning In Life
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBEp. 102: Finding Meaning Why waste time with silly topics? That’s not our style at The Hippie Science Variety Hour. We jump right into the deep end of philosophical debate with Finding Meaning In Life. “There was no “You Are Here” button on the map of my life. There was just a blank slate...the map...everything was just gone.” Jessica How do you refocus after life or illness knocks you off your envisioned life path? By reinventing what gives us meaning and purpose we are able to...
Supporting A Friend Through Sickness
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBEp. 101: Supporting A Friend When we sat down to decide what our first full episode would be about, we stumbled upon the basis of our friendship and what lead us to even begin the Hippie Science Variety Hour…supporting a friend through sickness. After countless hours spent together through Jessica's Lyme Disease and various other health complications, there seemed to emerge patterns that we thought would be the perfect starting off point for this podcast. Through this episode you ...
Porch Talk
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBonus episode, because why not spring a spur of the moment recording session on your co-host with neurological disease (Jessica). Could be fun right?
Separating Artist and Art
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBEpisode 104 Separating Artist from Art Should we separate “bad people” that are “genius artists” from their creations? Is there a limit to what we will as a society “forgive”? What are the dangers of us doing this or not? *Some crimes/ inappropriate sexual behaviors committed and discussed within this episode are allegations and have not been proven to be true or have been dismissed. However, there are some that have been proven, convicted and punished (even if its not enough). We...
Intro: Hippie Science 101
November 25, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBEp. 100: Hippie Science 101: An Introduction to the Hippie Science Variety Hour Jessica Donaldson and Seth Moore come together to give a brief introduction to what is in store with the Hippie Science Variety Hour. In this opening episode, we introduce our co-hosts, their background and the lengths these two hippie science nerds have gone in order to record all show episodes from outside on the porch in the middle of nowhere country! *But the night sounds are INCREDIBLE* Bare wi...