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We Have Concerns

767 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratings

Jeff Cannata and Anthony Carboni talk about the personal philosophical concerns they find lurking inside everyday things. It's fun?

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Space's Mine

December 07, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have passed the US Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act, a measure that lets US companies own any non-organic resources they harvest from asteroids and other space objects. Now that space mining is officially legal, Anthony and Jeff discuss the ramifications, and plan their new lives as Space Pirates. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take ...

iRosebot

December 04, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Scientists have created a kind of cyborg flower: living roses with tiny electronic circuits threaded through their vascular systems. Jeff and Anthony discuss the idea of robot plants, and whether that might be a good thing or a bad thing. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. Here’s the iTunes link: http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns ...

Dubai Our Shirt

December 02, 2015 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Previously, on We Have Concerns, Jeff and Anthony pitched the idea of a Jetpack Rescue Squad - a group of first-responders equipped with personal propulsion devices. In fact, you can buy a shirt emblazoned with the Jetpack Rescue Squad emblem, directly from the We Have Concerns store! Now the guys discover that this idea has gone IRL. The Dubai Civil Defense is investing in 20 jetpacks to be able to respond to emergencies quicker and more efficiently. Jeff is thrilled, but Anthony has hi...

What Concerns Brock Wilbur?

November 30, 2015 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

This double-length episode was recorded back in August of 2015, and was originally released as a Patron-only bonus episode. In it, special guest Brock Wilbur relates his experience volunteering at Planned Parenthood. In light of the recent attack in Colorado, Anthony and Jeff felt that more people should hear Brock's story. Brock is a stand-up comedian whose album can be found here: http://brockwilbur.net/album/nightmare-fuel In the LA Area? Volunteer for LA for Choice: [email protected]...

Face the Truth

November 27, 2015 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland have developed an algorithm that can detect micro-expressions imperceptible to the human eye, which can reveal emotions that usually remain hidden. Jeff and Anthony wonder if this might be the end of duplicity, and what that might mean for society. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to lis...

Cesspool

November 25, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Jeff and Anthony love swimming, but now they are faced with a report from the CDC, who has teamed up with the Water Quality and Health Council and the National Swimming Pool Foundation for their annual Healthy Swimming Program. They’re seeking to educate Americans about the many possible dangers of pools, but the results are horrifying on every level. Swim (and listen) at your own risk. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re ...

Toe Tally Gone

November 23, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Anthony is full on freaked out after reading a story about dactylolysis spontanea, or human auto-amputation. This is a real thing that happens when the body decided to remove an appendage - most often the little toe - completely on its own. The worst part is that no one knows why it happens or how to treat it. Jeff tries to console him, but the whole ordeal threatens to ruin Christmas. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re...

Space Ref

November 20, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

According to a job posting on their website, NASA is looking to hire a referee for their flag football league. This begs the question: NASA has a flag football league? Jeff and Anthony consider what working as a ref for the world's largest aerospace organization might be like. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. Here’s the iT...

A Touching Discussion

November 18, 2015 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Scientists from the University of Oxford and Aalto University, Finland, have created “body maps” that show where we feel most uncomfortable getting touched by different people. Jeff and Anthony discuss where they feel most comfortable being touched, and why different parts of the body are off limits. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to ...

I Be Dead People

November 16, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Cotard's Syndrome is a rare neurological illness that makes you believe, beyond any rational analysis, that you are dead. Jeff and Anthony discuss a recent case of this disease as well as its history in an effort to get to the bottom of what it means, and how it might manifest. Also, Anthony thinks he might already have it. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on wh...

Running is for Neurons

November 13, 2015 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In a recent TED Talk, neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret explains how our brains can grow new brain cells through neurogenesis. The more active neurogenesis is for you, the more likely you’ll have a better mood, increased memory formation, and be able to fight off the decline associated with aging. And the top three things you can do to improve neurogenesis? Learn new things, have sex, and, you guessed it, run for exercise! Jeff is perhaps too excited to discover this news. Listen as he lords i...

Otter Not

November 11, 2015 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Most people think otters are cute and cuddly creatures of the sea, but a new story on Vox reveals them to be violent, aggressive animals that engage in behaviors that may put their cuteness in doubt. Jeff and Anthony leap right into the center of the raging otter debate. They ain't scared! Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. ...

Making the Sound Barrier

November 09, 2015 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

A team of engineers from the Universities of Sussex and Bristol built a sonic tractor beam that uses sound waves to remotely manipulate objects. They can create three different shapes of acoustic force fields and use sound waves to wield tiny objects in the air. Anthony an Jeff are excited about the idea of force fields made out of sound, and discuss all the ways they would be able to use this to crush their enemies. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveco...

Chimera-can Horror Story

November 06, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

A man failed a paternity test only to discover that his unborn twin is the biological father of his son. The explanation? He's actually a living chimera, the fusion of two separate people, living as one. Jeff and Anthony unpack this story and try to figure out how and why this kind of thing could happen, and what it means for everyone involved. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment t...

And the Weiner Is...

November 04, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

A company called Clear Foods, which purports to "use genomic technology to analyze the world's foods at a molecular level, ingredient by ingredient," released a report recently that found human DNA in 2% of hot dogs and 2/3rds of vegetarian dogs. Jeff wants to know if this alarms Anthony, or if it was just a foregone conclusion that a little bit of people gets into every delicious thing. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re...

Shock to the Belief System

November 02, 2015 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

A new study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience claims that disabling certain areas of the brain with transcranial magnetic stimulation can reduce a person's belief in God and negativity toward immigrants. This is obviously pretty controversial, and Anthony and Jeff have some controversial opinions about it. Hold on to your hats and try not to get offended. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you...

The Amazing Spider-Plan

October 30, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

One of the world's deadliest spiders - the funnel-web spider is native to Australia. No surprise to Anthony and Jeff, who have been chronicling the various ways Australia is dangerous for a while now. What is surprising, is the Australia has tasked ordinary citizens with capturing these terrifying creatures and bringing them - alive - to spider repositories. Have fun, Australia! Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoyi...

Bearly Lethal (w/Adam Sessler)

October 28, 2015 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

UPDATE: This story is actually FAKE. We were duped. :( A team of Japanese engineers has designed an adorable robotic bear to aid in assisted suicide. Capable of 23 different methods to end a life, including hands that are powerful enough to crush human bone, the SeppuKuma is an all-in-one suicide solution. Special guest Adam Sessler joins Anthony and Jeff to talk about the concept of gentle-looking killing machines, and what form they'd all like for their own personal death robot. Patron...

Star Wipes

October 26, 2015 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Several amateur astronomers, gazing at data from the Kepler telescope, discovered an odd flickering from one particular star, usually caused by objects in space passing in front of it. But that usually means the star is very young, and this one is not. In fact, the phenomenon is so strange in this case, that some scientists are considering some wild theories to explain it. Could we be witnessing an alien super structure? Jeff and Anthony talk through all of the wildest ideas and decide i...

Precogs and Gears

October 23, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Bioengineers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a mathematical algorithm that can "see" your intention while performing an ordinary action like reaching for a cup or driving straight up a road -- even if the action is interrupted. The idea is to use this algorithm to design machines that could correct the course of a swerving car or help a stroke patient with spasticity. Anthony and Jeff imagine a world with psychic robots and wonder if it will be better or worse. Get...

The Bitter Angles of Our Nature

October 21, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

A new study find that people who like bitter foods are more likely to display psychopathic tendencies. Since Anthony loves his coffee black, this leads to some awkward moments as Jeff tries to survive another episode. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. Here’s the iTunes link: http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns And here’s the Stitc...

Jog Your Mind

October 19, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In their ongoing debate over whether running is cool or stupid, Anthony and Jeff consider the new study which links the euphoric feeling from long distance runs not to endorphins, as previously assumed, but to the body’s own endocannabinoids. On a chemical level, is "runner's high" actually like the high from marijuana? Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whateve...

Robot Dick Rising

October 16, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Roboticists have created an automaton with the appearance and behavior of legendary science fiction author, Phillip K. Dick. Quotes from actual interviews are augmented with an AI system that actually learns as it communicates. And recently, it told one interviewer it would eventually put humans in a "People Zoo", Anthony and Jeff find this information alarming, but oddly exciting. At least the robot uprising will start with fantastic authors. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch b...

Mist Dirt Clean w/Allie Goertz

October 14, 2015 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

David Whitlock is a chemist who hasn't showered in 12 years, but reportedly does not stink. Instead of bathing, he has been spraying himself with a concoction of his own devising that he claims breaks down ammonia, which is what causes body odor. Anthony and special guest Allie Goertz are ready to give the shower-free lifestyle a try, while Jeff mourns the loss of this favorite daily activity. Patrons get a bonus, double length episode with Allie! Check out our Patreon to listen to it: h...

Cloudy with a Chance of Lampreys

October 12, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

One day in June, the Value Village in Fairbanks, Alaska was alerted to a 15 foot long bloodsucking fish in their parking lot.. What could possibly cause a lamprey to materialize so far from water? Even crazier, fish were discovered all over the city, as if they fell from the sky. Anthony and Jeff are perplexed by these phenomena, but that doesn't stop them from offering some theories on how they might be happening. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehavecon...

Conclusion Delusion

October 09, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Jeff and Anthony have often discussed the brain's annoying propensity to latch on to erroneous conclusions by relating two disparate pieces of data, and a new article in FiveThirtyEight Science breaks down the "illusion of causality" and other problematic human tendencies even clearer. Why is the brain so determined to mislead itself? And what can we do to be less dumb? Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the sho...

Double Dog Pair

October 07, 2015 14:52 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

When Phillip and Paula Dupont learned their dog Melvin was going to die, they decided to spend $100,000 at a South Korean lab to have him cloned. The process and results are both questionable, and lead Jeff and Anthony to label these people as the absolute worst. But, like, would YOU clone your dog if you could? Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever servic...

Russian to Try It

October 05, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

A Russian scientist admits injecting himself with 3.5 million year old 'eternal life' bacteria, and reports working harder, with reviewed energy. Anthony and Jeff have serious reservations about this scientist's methodology, but are excited that there are still people in the world crazy enough to experiment on themselves. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whate...

Choice Words

October 02, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Anthony has become fascinated by British psychologist Elizabeth Stokoe's studies into how simple, subtle phrasing changes can have a huge impact on behavior. Just by substituting a single word here or there, people show a much different response. Jeff is fascinated by language, too, but worries Anthony will not use his newfound semantic powers for good. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a ...

Short Ape-ttention Span Theater

September 30, 2015 05:16 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

A new study using eye-tracking software finds that chimps enjoy watching movies featuring humans dressed in ape costumes. Even more surprising, the primates are able to anticipate story turns based on previous viewings. Jeff and Anthony wonder if the eventual planet of the apes is going to look much like this one, with lazy monkeys binge-watching trashy television. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, pl...

Stupid Human Tricks

September 28, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

A Shaolin monk in China recently ran 125 meters across 200 thin planks of wood floating on the water, an incredibly difficult and unprecedented feat some have dubbed "running on water". He trained for 10 years to accomplish this task, which, let's be honest, doesn't even look particularly impressive on video. This gives Jeff and Anthony a chance to consider the application of one's life in pursuit of perfection - even obscure, meaningless perfection. Is it worth it? Get all your sweet We...

Bucket Up

September 25, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

While many people derided the ice bucket challenge that spread over social media in 2014 as "slacker activism", the truth is that the huge surge in funds from the campaign has been credited for a major new breakthrough in fighting ALS. Anthony and Jeff discuss the topic of social media campaigns, generosity, and the sad need for online communities to destroy nice things. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the sho...

Ominous Hominid

September 23, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Amateur cave explorers in South Africa's famous Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site recently made a remarkable discovery: exquisitely preserved remains of a previously unknown evolutionary human ancestor. This new species, dubbed Homo Naledi, has some very strange physical features, and the location of their remains raises even more intriguing questions. Jeff is thrilled and perplexed by the nature of the find, while Anthony is pretty sure they's aliens. Get all your sweet We Have Con...

Hyper Sleep Hype

September 21, 2015 14:41 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB

Biomedical scientist Mark Roth believes that suspended animation is within reach. He is conducting experiments using Elemental Reducing Agents to slow down cells' oxygen burning, and predicts that in 40 years this procedure will be used to shut the body down when it otherwise might die, lik in the case of cardiac arrest. The only problem is that these ERAs come in the form of poisonous materials that could also kill and have earned him a visit from Homeland Security. Anthony and Jeff are ...

Blue Period

September 18, 2015 07:11 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

There is evidence to suggest that human beings may not have seen the color blue until modern times. No word for blue shows up in ancient texts, and no one seemed to describe things as "blue" until relatively recently in history. Jeff thinks this is fascinating, while Anthony discounts it as a quirk in linguistic record keeping. Can some colors be younger than others? We Have Concerns is entirely listener supported! To keep us ad-free and get early episodes/bonus content, check out our Pa...

Drone the Coop

September 16, 2015 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

A drone recently flew over the wall at the Mansfield Correctional Institution carrying drugs, cellphones, and other illicit paraphernalia, and landed in the prison yard, starting a riot. Jeff and Anthony wonder whose diabolical plan that was, and what the future holds for a world increasingly populated by flying drones. We Have Concerns is entirely listener supported! To keep us ad-free and get early episodes/bonus content, check out our Patreon: http://patreon.com/wehaveconcerns Get all ...

It Came From the Audience (LIVE from PAX 2015!!)

September 14, 2015 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this special, double-length episode, Anthony and Jeff take topic suggestions directly from the crowd during their live panel at PAX 2015. Subjects include the animal stone age, snake fish, the singularity, Wrestlemania, and much more! This is a very different kind of episode you won't want to miss! This episode was recorded LIVE at PAX Prime 2015 in Seattle. Thanks to everyone who came out to the live performance! We Have Concerns is entirely listener supported! To keep us ad-free and...

Cephalopods from Outer Space (LIVE from PAX 2015!)

September 11, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Anthony has an irrational fear of octopi, the eight-armed denizens of the deep. And now, scientists have sequenced the octopus genome and discovered that their DNA is so different from any other creature on Earth that they could be qualified as "aliens". As you might imagine, this makes Anthony completely lose it. Listen, then, as Jeff attempts to hold the show together in front of a live audience. This episode was recorded LIVE at PAX Prime 2015 in Seattle. Thanks to everyone who came ou...

Monkey Sear, Monkey Chew (LIVE from PAX 2015)

September 09, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

When given the option between raw and cooked food, chimpanzees seem to prefer the latter, even if it means delaying their gratification. This leads researchers to believe that if given the chance, Chimps would cook their food, as humans do. Jeff thinks this indicates an impressive level of cognitive understanding in the animals, but Anthony is unimpressed by anything that just wants better tasting stuff. This episode was recorded LIVE at PAX Prime 2015 in Seattle. Thanks to everyone who ...

Public Address System

September 07, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

To prove he lived in small village, an Irishman sent his friend a letter addressing it only "Your man Henderson, that boy with the glasses doing his PHD up in Belfast", which, against all odds, was actually delivered successfully. This leads Anthony and Jeff to talk about systems of organization, and the extraordinary ability of postal services to work throughout history. We Have Concerns is entirely listener supported! To keep us ad-free and get early episodes/bonus content, check out our...

Birth Control Control

September 04, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

The Bill Gates Foundation has funded research on an implantable remote-controlled contraceptive microchip that can last up to 16 years. Anthony and Jeff try to wrap their minds around the ramifications of a long-lasting birth control device that can be controlled by an app, and do their best to avoid putting their feet in their mouths about woman's issues. We Have Concerns is entirely listener supported! To keep us ad-free and get early episodes/bonus content, check out our Patreon: http:/...

As the Crow Tries

September 02, 2015 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

A crow recently passed a remarkably complicated, eight stage intelligence test, which required it to perform a number of actions in a specific order to unlock a morsel of food. Jeff and Anthony are impressed by the problem-solving capabilities of the crow, and wonder what that means for the general cognitive ability of the animal kingdom. Also, are we gonna have to fight birds now? We Have Concerns is entirely listener supported! To keep us ad-free and get early episodes/bonus content, chec...

The Time of Your Life

August 31, 2015 06:02 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

An Australian designer by the name of Maximilian Kiener has created an interactive representation of the way we perceive our lifespan. The younger you are, the longer time feels, and the older you get, the quicker a year seems to fly by. In fact, this effect is so skewed that half of the time you perceive in your life is over by the time you are 7 years old. Jeff and Anthony discuss their experience with this phenomena, and decide which 7 year span they'd love to experience the longest. ...

Shoot the Moonshine (w/ Brian Brushwood, Live from Nerdtacular 2015!)

August 26, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

A Japanese drinks company is sending 5 samples of whiskey up to the International Space Station to study the effects of zero gravity on the fermentation process. Anthony, Jeff, and special guest Brian Brushwood from Night Attack discuss the ramifications of Space Whiskey. Will there be unforeseen consequences? Interstellar drunkenness? Alcohol that returns to Earth with magic properties? This episode was recorded LIVE at Nerdtacular 2015 by the wonderful people at Alpha Geek Radio! Patro...

Compassionate Affirmative

August 24, 2015 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

An article in the New York Times outlines a series of studies which seem to point to the fact that empathy is actually a choice. Is there a benefit to feel something for our fellow man, or could it possibly be an evolutionary drawback, limiting oor ability to make dispassionate decisions for the greatest good? Anthony and Jeff compare their own levels of empathy and try to decide what to feel. Will you be at PAX? HEY, SO WILL WE! Come watch us record a couple live episodes Saturday at 9:3...

Better Know a Brock

August 21, 2015 06:30 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

In this very special episode on We Have Concerns, we talk about the plight of an actual Brock: Brock Leads, a young man from the UK who was playing on a cliff when a disaster of cartoonish proportions struck. Are kids just naturally attracted to danger? Have you ever played "Box and Hill?" Will you be at PAX? HEY, SO WILL WE! Come watch us record a couple live episodes Saturday at 9:30 PM in the Chicken Theater. Full details on the PAX site! Follow us on Twitter! Anthony: @acarboni Jeff:...

Home, Phone E.T.

August 19, 2015 05:03 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Stephen Hawking has teamed up with a Russian tycoon to start a new search for extraterrestrial life. The cost? $100 million... and maybe the safety of our entire civilization? Whatever, we'll just build some moon tanks. Hey? Will you be at PAX? SO WILL WE! Come watch us record live episodes on Saturday 8/29 at 9:30 PM in the Chicken Theater! Show your true nature to the world: pick up a "Team Dad Jokes" or "No Dad Jokes" shirt at our store! Today's story: Stephen Hawking announces $100 mi...

You Shoes, You Lose (Live from Nerdtacular 2015!)

August 17, 2015 18:19 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

An article on the very scientifically-titled "Healthy, Wild and Free" blog explains why wearing shoes in the house is potentially KILLING YOU. Anthony and Jeff discuss hygiene, etiquette and how bacteria gets a bad rap. This episode was recorded LIVE at Nerdtacular 2015 by the wonderful people at Alpha Geek Radio! Patrons get a bonus recording of our Nerdtacular Q&A session! Check out our Patreon to listen to it as soon as it's live. WANNA SEE US LIVE? You totally can! We'll be at PAX Pri...

Fog of War (with Brock Wilbur)

August 14, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Some newly declassified documents show that the US government knowingly sprayed all of San Francisco with a biological agent after World War II. How often does something like this happen? How many conspiracy theories are real? Are we more susceptible to paranoia than we believe we are? Thanks to Brock Wilbur for hanging out with us! Listen to the Brock Party Podcast! We have a bonus episode with Brock available right now for patrons! To listen to it, or to find out how to get bonus episode...

See Weed, Taste Bacon

August 12, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

A research lab has apparently created a healthy seaweed superfood that tastes like bacon! ... Yeah, that sounds like total marketing speak to us, too. Anthony and Jeff discuss the whole concept of twisting marketing health and wellness to people and the science news community's tendency to jump on a catchy headline. Get all your sweet We Have Concerns merch by swinging by http://wehaveconcerns.com/shop Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever ser...

Guests

Brock Wilbur
2 Episodes
Brian Brushwood
1 Episode
Hal Lublin
1 Episode
Tom Merritt
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Travis McElroy
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Trisha Hershberger
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Books

Live and Let Die
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Planet of the Apes
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The Sky is Falling
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