Best Cold Plates Podcasts (2025)

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Ashley Kalagian Blunt on Cold Truth 27:46

17h ago27:46

27:46

Ashley Kalagian Blunt joins us again to read from and talk about her book Cold Truth. We talk about such things as the Winnipeg climate which is such a feature in the book, along with other aspects of the city and fun facts, the relationships between characters, about becoming the cyber crime/tech noir queen, the optioning of her previous book Dark…

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How Do You Make Hummingbird Food Safely? 6:29

3d ago6:29

6:29

A hummingbird feeder can help out your local birds (and allow you some prime birdwatching), but it's important to keep one safely and responsibly. Learn how to make hummingbird food with sugar and water, and keep a feeder clean, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/hummingbird-food-recipe.htm…

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How Do Ghana's Fabulous 'Fantasy' Coffins Work? 7:00

4d ago7:00

7:00

In parts of Ghana and Togo, it's common to send the deceased off in style with coffins carved and brightly painted to resemble anything from chili peppers to taxi cabs to brand-name shoes. Learn about abebu adekai, also known as fantasy coffins, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-tradition…

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How Did Frances Perkins Create America's Social Safety Net? 12:34

5d ago12:34

12:34

FDR's Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins, pushed to create Social Security and expand workers' rights -- and she was the first woman to serve in a U.S. president's cabinet. Learn about her life and work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/frances-perkins.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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How Did POGs Become a '90s Phenomenon? 9:18

5d ago9:18

9:18

For a brief period in the 1990s, a simple game played with flashy paperboard discs ruled American playgrounds. Learn the history behind POGs in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/backyard-fun-games/pogs.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hyaluronic acid: Most important DIETARY fiber of all? 14:20

7d ago14:20

14:20

We’ve been urged to include plenty of dietary fiber in our daily routines, fibers that come from vegetables, legumes, grains and other plant sources. But there is an animal-sourced fiber that has nearly disappeared from the modern human diet: hyaluronic acid. Hyluronic acid has nearly disappeared from the diet because it is primarily sourced from a…

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BrainStuff Classics: Can the Fear of Public Speaking Be Conquered? 7:10

14d ago7:10

7:10

As many as 7 in every 10 Americans have a fear of public speaking. Learn how this type of social anxiety develops -- and what you can do to fight it -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/anxiety/conquering-fear-public-speaking.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Sloths' Toilet Habits So Dangerous? 4:44

15d ago4:44

4:44

Sloths only defecate once a week or so, and more sloths die during the process than at any other time. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/sloths-only-poop-once-week.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Did 'Uncle Tom' Go from Hero to Traitor? 8:37

16d ago8:37

8:37

In the 1850s, the abolitionist novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was America's first bestseller, and its enslaved character Uncle Tom was a heroic martyr. Learn how 'Uncle Tom' later became a biting insult in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/uncle-toms-cabin.htm See omnystudio.com/li…

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Could Orbital Chaos Make the Planets Collide? 10:30

17d ago10:30

10:30

Our solar system runs pretty smoothly, but even tiny changes to how the planets, moons, and asteroids move could potentially cause Earth to collide with Mars or Venus in the distant future. Learn more about how chaos theory applies to planetary orbits in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/earth-venu…

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How Did Woolly Mammoths Work? 11:35

19d ago11:35

11:35

These cold-adapted cousins of modern elephants coexisted with humans for thousands of years. Learn what we know (and don't know) about them -- and why we shouldn't bring them back -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/woolly-mammoth.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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What Makes You Dizzy When You Stand Up? 5:22

19d ago5:22

5:22

If you've ever gotten dizzy and seen stars for a second after standing or moving quickly, don't worry, it's just your heart adjusting to the sudden change. Learn why it happens and how to prevent it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/nervous-system/split-second-dizziness.htm See…

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Paris Rosemont on Barefoot Poetess 35:46

24d ago35:46

35:46

Paris Rosemont reads from and talks about her new poetry book Barefoot Poetess . We cover such topics as how and why she began writing, the notion of poetic 'play', the balance between confession and performance, the joy of theatre and its relationship to poetry, her work-in-progress, and lots more. Find out more about Paris her website: https://ww…

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The REAL way to stop or reverse heart disease 29:41

1M ago29:41

29:41

LDL cholesterol, apoprotein B, saturated fat, TMAO, statin cholesterol drugs: Over the last 40 years, we have been inundated with misguided advice on how to reduce your risk for coronary heart disease, i.e., risk for such things as heart attack, need for heart procedures such as stent implantation or bypass surgery, or sudden cardiac death, serious…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why a Gaggle of Geese? Where Do Collective Nouns Come From? 6:07

1M ago6:07

6:07

About 500 years ago, creating clever collective nouns for groups of animals, objects, and people was trendy, and some of those nouns of assemblage stuck. Learn the history of this quirk of the English language in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/shrewdness-apes-collective-nouns-500-year-…

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BrainStuff Classics: What's in Movie Theater Popcorn? 5:46

1M ago5:46

5:46

The satly, buttery popcorn sold in movie theaters is nigh irresistible, but there's zero butter involved. Learn what it's made of in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/what-heck-is-in-movie-theater-popcorn.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why Can't We Eat Grass? 7:18

1M ago7:18

7:18

Some animals like cows can live on grass, so why can't humans? And why do dogs and cats eat it even though they can't live on it either? Learn about digesting grass in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/why-do-dogs-and-cats-eat-grass.htm; https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/di…

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How Does the Sun Rotate? 7:00

1M ago7:00

7:00

Yes, the sun rotates, but it does so a little differently than rocky planets like Earth. Learn how (and why) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/does-sun-rotate.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Can a Turtle Outgrow Its Shell? 5:26

1M ago5:26

5:26

A turtle's shell grows with it throughout its life. Learn how a hard, protective shell can keep growing in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/turtle-shell.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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What Is Fascism? 11:42

1M ago11:42

11:42

In fascism, the needs of the people bow to the needs of the State, and violent, authoritarian leaders demand unity, sacrifice, and a strict social heirarchy in order to enact constant conquest to bring glory to the State. Learn more about the past and present of fascism in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffwo…

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How Does the 'Zombie Ant' Fungus Work? 7:08

1M ago7:08

7:08

Some specialized fungi can hijack the behavior of ants, wasps, and spiders in order to spread their spores. Learn about the real-life Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps fungi that inspired 'The Last of Us' in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/zombie-ant-fungus.htm See omnystudio…

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Will eating yogurt change your life? 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

Go to any supermarket and you will see the impressive variety of products in the dairy aisle labeled "yogurt." You have a mindboggling collection of choices: non-fat, low-fat, full-fat, flavored, unflavored. Single-serve cartons, quart containers, squeezable tubes, jars. Will consuming any of these products change your life in any significant way? …

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Balancing the Podium and Parenthood with Melissa Stockwell 19:42

1M ago19:42

19:42

In this episode, our chef welcomes an extraordinary guest - Melissa Stockwell, Paralympian, motivational speaker and proud Own Brand ambassador. Melissa shares her journey from the battlefield to the Paralympic Games, the challenges and triumphs of balancing elite training with motherhood, and how she fuels her busy life. Tune in for an inspiring c…

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Terri-ann White on Finding Theodore and Brina 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

Terri-ann White, founder of Upswell Publishing, reads from and talks about her own book Finding Theodore and Brina. We talk about how the book came about, how her relationship with the book and its characters have changed over time, notions of memoir, memory, writing place, on what can and can't be known, the power of stories, reclamation, The Swan…

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Cold Water Immersion: Cardiac Russian Roulette 18:26

2M ago18:26

18:26

The practice of immersing your body in ice water is growing in popularity based on claims of improved mood and well-being, muscle recovery after exercise, even longevity. But this ignores the well-established fact that sudden cardiac death is a real risk due to coronary spasm, causing heart attack, and unstable heart rhythms due to a situation call…

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Fresh Catch: Secrets from a Seafood Specialist 19:03

2M ago19:03

19:03

Ever wondered how to pick the freshest fish or the best way to cook shellfish? In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of seafood with our seafood specialist, Bernadette Talboom. Learn expert tips on selected, storing, and preparing seafood, plus insider knowledge on sustainable choices and seasonal favorites. Whether you're a seafood lov…

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2025-03-27-brainstuff-anne-frank 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Whales Big (But Not Bigger)? 4:08

2M ago4:08

4:08

Whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth -- but why? And why aren't they bigger? Learn a whale of a tale about ocean mammals in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: Was Earth's Oldest Rock Found on the Moon? 6:44

2M ago6:44

6:44

The oldest known intact Earth rock was collected on the moon in the 1970s. Learn how researchers think it got there it in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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What Were Prehistoric 'Hell Pigs'? 6:47

2M ago6:47

6:47

Enormous, pig-like omnivores with bone-barbed faces and long tusks once hunted and fought throughout what's now North America, Eurasia, and Africa. Learn about the entelodonts in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/prehistoric-hell-pigs-once-roamed-earth.htm See omnystudio.com/listene…

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When Did We Start Calling American Citizens 'Consumers'? 7:23

2M ago7:23

7:23

Sometime in the 1900s, Americans began referring to themselves as consumers more often than as citizens. Learn how this mindset can make a real difference in how we take responsibility for our communities in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/american-citizens-versus-consumers.htm See omnystudio.c…

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How Does Saliva Work? 8:11

2M ago8:11

8:11

Saliva is something you probably (hopefully?) don't think about too much, but it helps you speak, eat, taste, and even digest. Learn about the wonders of spit in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/digestive/saliva-change-food.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Who Was Harriet Tubman? 12:51

2M ago12:51

12:51

Harriet Tubman helped people escape slavery, ran intelligence missions for the Union during the Civil War, and set up the first nursing home for Black Americans. Learn more about her in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/harriet-tubman.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Why Cutting Calories is Dangerous 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Over 50% of Americans are, at any one time, trying to lose weight. So it’s understandable that the GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become so popular, given their spectacular upfront results. Others have used reduced calorie diets in their various forms: counting points, assigning foods red, yellow, or green lights, meal replaceme…

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Is Pluto Really Not a Planet? 8:23

2M ago8:23

8:23

Although the International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006, some scientists think it deserves to be reinstated. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/pluto-is-it-planet-after-all.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Balancing Career, Family & Fitness: Playbook for Success 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

In this new episode, we’re joined by Eric Rouleau from the SpartanNash team to dive deep into how he manages a thriving career, a busy household with four active boys, and his passion for fitness and healthy living. Eric shares his personal insights, practical strategies, and the challenges he faces while juggling work, family life, and staying in …

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Exploring the Poetic Journey of Phillis Levin: An Anthology of Rain 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

In this episode, Phillis Levin, the author of six poetry collections, offers an in-depth look at her newest book, An Anthology of Rain, published by Barrow Street Press. A “poet’s poet,” Levin discusses her career, including her previous works such as Mr. Memory & Other Poems (Penguin) and her accolades, which include the Poetry Society of America’…

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Dr. Eric Westman on the Power of Limiting Carbohydrates to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes; Cholesterol is not a disease 1:02:28

3M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

I first met Dr. Eric Westman at a low-carbohydrate meeting a number of years ago where he discussed an extremely important and insightful human clinical trial he had conducted in which he counseled participants with type 2 diabetes to follow a very low-carbohydrate, essentially ketogenic, diet. He was almost prohibited from conducted the study beca…

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Andrea Goldsmith on The Buried Life 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

Andrea Goldsmith reads from and talks about her. new novel The Buried Life. We talk about the delicate dance between death and life in the book, about the characters and their arcs, the importance of friendship, Mahler, cheese, rapture, and lots more. Find more about Andrea's work at: http://andreagoldsmith.com.au Grab a copy of the book at: https:…

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How Do Flying Snakes Work? 6:12

3M ago6:12

6:12

Flying snakes don't really fly, but they can glide long distances from rainforst treetops. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about them in this episoe of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/snakes/flying-snakes.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Who Is Uncle Sam? 5:40

3M ago5:40

5:40

This stern, patriotic character goes back to the early 1800s, but became an icon thanks to American propaganda during WWI. Learn more about Uncle Sam in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/uncle-sam-man-myth-legend.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From Italy to Your Plate: The Art of Crafting Finest Reserve Premium Pasta 10:15

3M ago10:15

10:15

Join us in this special episode where we sit down with our expert pasta maker straight from Italy. Discover the secrets behind crafting premium, artisanal pasta that elevates any dish. From selecting the finest ingredients to perfecting traditional techniques passed down through generations, our pasta maker shares the passion and precision that goe…

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BrainStuff Classics: Should You Be Squatting More? 5:42

3M ago5:42

5:42

Short answer: Yeah, probably. Most Westerners have traded squatting for sitting and standing, to the detriment of our backs and joints. Learn the benefits of a good squat -- and how you can incorporate them into your day -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Don't Penguin Feet Freeze? 3:42

3M ago3:42

3:42

Standing barefoot on a glacier, human feet would freeze solid -- but penguin feet are fine. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/why-penguin-feet-dont-freeze.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Did 'Silent Spring' Change the World? 11:53

3M ago11:53

11:53

Marine biologist Rachel Carson published lots of books about the environment, but her investigation of DDT, 'Silent Spring', cracked open the insecticide industry. Learn about her life and work in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/famous-scientists/biologists/10-things-should-know-abo…

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Who Invented Sports Drinks? 6:59

3M ago6:59

6:59

Sports drinks are a multibillion-dollar business that traces back to just two brands: Lucozade from the 1920s, and Gatorade from the 1960s. Learn how they were conceived in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/who-invented-sports-drinks.htm See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Great Escapes: What Happens When Animals Make a Run for It? 6:50

3M ago6:50

6:50

From lab monkeys to zoo flamingos to very clever orangutans, animals have made some great escapes. Learn about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/animals-escapes.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space? 6:40

4M ago6:40

6:40

Ultraviolet (UV) light is both useful and hazardous. Learn why sunscreen is helpful on Earth but not in space in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/do-astronauts-need-sunscreen-in-space.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Did a Team of Immigrants in America Help Win WWII? 9:52

4M ago9:52

9:52

During World War II, the U.S. military recruited diverse multilingual Americans -- including many immigrants -- to be trained as intelligence officers at Camp Ritchie. Learn how the Ritchie Boys helped the Allies win the war in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/ritchie-boys.htm See omn…

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Are health coaches the future of healthcare? 40:51

4M ago40:51

40:51

We all recognize that American healthcare is a badly broken system. Wildly overpriced, exploitative, with a focus on pharmaceuticals and medical procedures to the exclusion of basic issues such as nutrition, the role of nutrients, and the microbiome. Can we expect doctors, healthcare executives, pharma or medical device executives to find better so…

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