Best Lucid Lab Podcasts (2025)

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Ian Stewart’s Double Life: The Murders of Diane Stewart and Helen Bailey 1:05:44

18h ago1:05:44

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When beloved children's author Helen Bailey vanished in 2016, the world was gripped by the mystery. But beneath the surface was a chilling truth: her fiancé, Ian Stewart, was not only her killer, but had already taken another life years before. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of Ian Stewart - a man who murdered his first wife, Diane …

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Measles: How Worried Should We Be? 39:26

5d ago39:26

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Measles is spreading in the U.S., with hundreds of cases across more than 20 states. And tons of people online are arguing over how we should feel about it. Some say this is bad because measles is SO contagious — and not enough people get the vaccine. But others say that measles isn't such a big deal, so why are we freaking out?? Didn't basically e…

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To The A.I Who Judged Me & Why Lab-Grown Brain Cells Don't Actually Believe They're Butterflies 51:43

6d ago51:43

51:43

A viral video claims lab-grown brain cells are conscious, being trained in a butterfly simulation, and might believe they are butterflies. Cool story—if it were true. In this episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation, artist and author @Joli.Artist dissects the viral claim that lab-grown brain cells are becoming sentient, and possibly believe the…

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Under the Microscope: Chandra Levy and Abbi Winters 1:24:17

7d ago1:24:17

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On our second Under the Microscope episode, we delve into two individual cases. Kendra explores one of the most famous unsolved murders in DC history, that of Chandra Levy. Chandra disappeared in May 2001 and it would take them over a year to find out what happened to her. In the meantime, the media was more focused on the fact that she had an affa…

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Telepathy: Is It For Real? 54:11

13d ago54:11

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A popular podcast called The Telepathy Tapes claims that telepathy is real — and tons of people are convinced. So we open our minds to the possibility of mind-reading and ask: Could this be real?? And if not — what might be going on here? We dive into the science (yes — there is science!) with Dr. Katharine Beals, Prof. Jim Todd, and Prof. Chris Fr…

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The Delphi Murders: Who Killed Libby & Abby? 1:56:14

14d ago1:56:14

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On February 13, 2017, two best friends—13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German—set out for a walk along the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. They never returned. What began as a quiet afternoon in a small Midwestern town quickly spiraled into one of the most high-profile unsolved murder cases in recent American history. 5 y…

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Fluoride: Is Your Water Safe? 43:23

20d ago43:23

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The battle over whether we should be putting fluoride in our water has reached fever pitch. We’ve got U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-fluoride activists saying it’s a neurotoxin that’s lowering our IQs. But supporters say that fluoride is a safe and effective way to protect our teeth from cavities, and that stopping water fluor…

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Robert Maudsley: Hannibal or Dexter? 1:01:13

22d ago1:01:13

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Robert Maudsley is one of Britain’s most infamous and dangerous inmates. From a childhood marred by relentless abuse to a series of gruesome murders, Maudsley's life is a dark exploration of trauma, revenge, and justice. We look at how his early suffering shaped his violent path, earning him the chilling nicknames "Hannibal the Cannibal" and "The B…

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The Illusion Of Chaos (Or, How I Lost To The Fates.) 52:16

25d ago52:16

52:16

Chess Against Fate: When Randomness Fails and Reality Answers Back What happens when you challenge the universe itself to a game? In this episode, Joli documents her attempt to break free from predetermined paths by introducing chaos into her decision-making, only to discover there's no such thing as randomness in our reality. From vanishing coins …

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ADHD: Do We All Have It? 45:04

27d ago45:04

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ADHD is all over the internet, with people saying that it’s way different than we thought it was — and that tons of us might have it without even knowing it. Influencers are telling us that ADHD can cause all sorts of things, like hyperfocused states, serious emotional dysregulation, even something called rejection sensitivity dysphoria. So — is al…

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Darlie Routier: Guilty or Innocent of Killing Her Own Children? 1:40:16

29d ago1:40:16

1:40:16

This week Kendra explores a complex case from 1996. A mother, Darlie Routier, wakes up to a frightening scene at 2:30am to find her 2 young sons stabbed to death and suffering from her own injuries. Who broke into the house and committed such a violent act? Well, according to the police officers that investigated the scene, there was no intruder at…

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Squirting: What's Really Happening?! 54:41

1M ago54:41

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[Video available on Spotify] To start off the new season we’re getting into the science of one of the most controversial and taboo sex topics around. Squirting! For some people, it’s a major sex goal — but for others, it’s a source of major embarrassment. And it turns out that people have been writing or talking about squirting and female ejaculati…

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The Shadows of History: MMIW and the Legacy of Residential Schools 1:30:04

1M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in North America, including the tragic case of 14-year-old Emily Pike, whose life was brutally cut short in Arizona. We also examine the devastating murders of four Indigenous women in Winnipeg by Jeremy Skibicki, highlighting the systemic iss…

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We're Back to Science Harder Than Ever 3:22

1M ago3:22

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Have you been missing your weekly dose of science?? Well, we've got good news: Science Vs is BACK next week, and we’ll be tackling ADHD, squirting, creatine, the carnivore diet, bird flu, fluoride, meth, memory and much more. New episodes start March 27. Fact ya soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Lab Reports Vol 13: Sandwich Stalker, Aurora Quadruple Homicide, The Tragic Lynching of Mary Turner and An Unsettling Roommate 1:21:17

1M ago1:21:17

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On Vol 13 of our Lab Reports episodes, we share two listener stories, both with stalkerish vibes. One listener tells the story of a creepy customer interaction at her sandwich shop and another shares her trauma from an unsettling roommate situation. For our mini episodes, Jessica covers a somewhat recent Domestic Abuse situation in Aurora, Colorado…

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Reality Is A Lucid Dream And You Are Wide Awake | Pt 2 w/ David Jay Brown & Joli.Artist 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

This episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation continues the mind-expanding conversation between host Joli and guest David Jay Brown, diving even deeper into the nature of reality, lucid dreaming, and the blurred boundaries between waking life and simulation. Key Themes: 1. Lucid Dreaming & Shared Consciousness • David shares his experiences with…

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Exploring the Crescent Hotel: A Legacy of Lies and Ghosts 1:27:43

2M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

In this episode, we unravel the fascinating history of a reportedly haunted American location, the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We explore the hotel's origins, from its construction in 1886 as a luxury resort for the wealthy to its transformation into a college and then into the notorious Baker Hospital, run by the fraudulent "Dr." N…

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The Tragic Murder of Sierah Joughin: Is James Worley a Serial Killer? 1:45:26

2M ago1:45:26

1:45:26

On a summer evening in 2016, 20-year-old Sierah Joughin vanished while riding her bike in rural Ohio. Her disappearance shocked the community and set in motion a series of events that would uncover dark secrets and change lives forever. This episode delves into Sierah's vibrant life, the tragic circumstances of her abduction and murder, and the swi…

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Charles Albright: The Eyeball Killer 1:33:57

2M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

On this week's episode, we are delving into the depraved story of Charles Albright, a lesser-known serial killer from the 1990s. Charles terrorized the South Dallas area where he took 3 known victims but there are probably more that remain unsolved. These poor women were mercilessly killed and dumped in residential areas where they would easily be …

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The Universe is a Mind—And You're One of Its Thoughts | David Jay Brown & Joli.Artist 1:39:45

2M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

This episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation features an engaging, and intellectually rigorous conversation between host Joli and guest David Jay Brown, an author and researcher known for his work on lucid dreaming, consciousness, and psychedelics. Together, they explore the intersections of simulation theory, artificial intelligence, and human…

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The War on Science 37:43

2M ago37:43

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U.S. science is in turmoil. Amid agency firings and confusion over federal funding, researchers are freaking out. Many can’t do their work, and they have no idea what the future holds. Plus, we’re hearing that all of this could jeopardize medical treatments for people in the U.S. and all over the world. So, what exactly is going on? And how bad is …

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Revisiting Giants: Did They Exist and Where Are They Now? 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

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Enjoy this week's rerun while Jessica is out on her trip, see you next week for a brand-new episode! Unicorns… Dragons… Mermaids… Ghosts… Angels… Why not Giants?! Did they exist? Chime in this week while we have a fun discussion about giants and the evidence that suggests, why yes, they did exist (maybe they still do!) and ancient texts from all ov…

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Revisiting Randy Woodfield: The I-5 Killer 1:41:24

3M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

This week we are going back to one of our earliest episodes, the first true crime story that Kendra covered. We originally had this split into two episodes but with the remaster, you can now here the whole story in one sitting. The I-5 Killer, Randy Woodfield, was on a rampage stretching from Washington to California in the early 1980s. He was terr…

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Under the Microscope: Abby Choi and Marissa Mathy-Zvaifler 1:26:52

3M ago1:26:52

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This week we cover two true crime cases in our first “Under the Microscope” episode. Two young women whose lives were tragically cut short in shocking acts of violence. Despite their different backgrounds and being from opposite sides of the world, both cases captivated public attention and exposed deep-rooted societal issues. Their stories share h…

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What Is Feeding On Your Desires? (ft. Joli.Artist) | In a Simulation, Even Your Desires Are Controlled. 42:02

3M ago42:02

42:02

This episode is a philosophical deep dive into the nature of desire, free will, and the unseen forces shaping our reality. Through introspection and personal anecdotes, Joli (@Joli.artist) explores the idea that our wants are not truly our own. They arise from external programming, life experiences, and perhaps even entities beyond our perception. …

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A Drifter’s Dark Obsession: The Grimm Family Tragedy in the Skagit Valley 1:45:16

3M ago1:45:16

1:45:16

In this week’s episode, Jessica brings us the harrowing true crime story chronicled in Michael Grimm's book "Tell Edith Goodbye." Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in 1935, in the picturesque yet unforgiving Skagit Valley of the Cascade Mountain Range, a destitute family struggling to survive meets a mysterious drifter known only as …

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Lab Reports Vol 12: Haunted Riverdale Road & Lake Lanier, Lucid Dreaming Adventure and An Unexpected Guest 1:16:49

3M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Lab Reports Vol 12 is here for you this week with two listener stories, one recounting a fantastical lucid dreamscape and another about some creepy uninvited guests. For our mini episodes, Jessica takes us to a local Colorado haunted spot, Riverdale Road where you might encounter animal demons or ghostly figures. Kendra discusses the haunted lore b…

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Can You Lose Your Mind Sanely? : The Thin Line Between Madness And Artistry 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

In this provocative episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation," hostess Joli (@joli.artist) challenges our understanding of madness, genius, and what it truly means to be free. Through the lens of artistic evolution - from Picasso to Rothko - she explores how what society labels as "losing one's mind" might actually be the most sane response to …

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The Keddie Cabin Murders: Still "Unsolved" After All These Years 1:47:52

4M ago1:47:52

1:47:52

This week we are back to True Crime as Kendra brings us the wild case that is known as the Keddie Cabin Murders. In April 1981, in a small Northern California town, a mother, her teenage son and his friend were found brutally murdered. Additionally, another member of the family, a 12 year old girl was just missing altogether. Authorities arrived ri…

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Thank You! 9:25

4M ago9:25

9:25

Happy New Year Lab Rats! In this episode, we take some time to just thank you all for your continued support as we do continue doing what we love, putting our hearts and time into the best content we can provide. This week we take a pause to reflect on how far we have come and our intentions for 2025. It's been a busy holiday season and as we recov…

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The Winchester Mystery House: Unraveling Sarah Winchester’s Legacy 1:40:57

4M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Step into the labyrinthine world of the Winchester Mystery House with us, where staircases lead to ceilings and doors open to sheer drops. In this episode, we unravel the enigma of Sarah Winchester, the eccentric widow behind this architectural marvel. Was she truly haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles, or was there an earthli…

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The Ancient Origins of Christmas & New Years: Feasts, Revelry and Merrymaking 54:51

4M ago54:51

54:51

It is Festive Season and we are all excited to take time off from work to celebrate Christmas and New Years with our loved ones. But, have you ever really stopped to think about where these traditions and holidays came from in the first place? This week on Lucid Lab, Kendra will delve into the ancient origins of both holidays and how they came to b…

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Narcissists: Are We Surrounded? 51:33

4M ago51:33

51:33

The internet tells us that narcissists are everywhere — and that the problem is only getting worse. It’s like narcissism is oozing out of our celebrities, politicians, partners, parents, maybe even ourselves?? So today, we’re taking a long look in the mirror to find out: are we all a bunch of narcissists? And what should we do if we think someone i…

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Revisiting the Origins of Santa and Krampus: Be Good for Goodness Sake 1:16:42

4M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

It's the festive season! We are revisiting a popular episode from 2023 to give these busy mommas a break. The holidays are in full swing, but have you ever wondered how it all began? Where did Santa come from? Did you know that there is a darker side to our beloved holiday traditions? Today we are going back in time to explore the inspiration for J…

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Aliens, AI, and Immortals: What’s Really Disrupting Humanity (ft. Joli.Artist) 57:28

4M ago57:28

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On this episode of SO YOU’RE LIVING IN A SIMULATION, we explore how external forces—whether aliens, interdimensional beings, societal constructs, or advanced technologies—are disrupting humanity’s natural synchronization and pushing us beyond known limits. Topics Covered: • Simulation and Disruption: Are unseen forces creating disharmony in humanit…

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The Real Anti-inflammatory Diet 42:02

5M ago42:02

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People say that lowering inflammation is the key to boosting your mental and physical health. And there are all these claims about the best way to do it: add “anti-inflammatory foods,” like blueberries or turmeric, and absolutely don’t do certain kinds of exercise. We’ll find out how you can really lower your inflammation, and what this can do for …

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: How Did We Lose an Entire Commercial Plane? 2:06:24

5M ago2:06:24

2:06:24

In this week's episode, Kendra dives into the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished on March 8, 2014 while enroute from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite extensive search efforts, the plane, carrying 239 passengers and crew, has never been fully recovered. We will discuss the investigation efforts, the main theor…

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When Vaginas Attack! 33:09

5M ago33:09

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[VIDEO available on Spotify.] Imagine a vagina. You might be thinking of a passive tube, patiently waiting for a penis to shoot out sperm — and you wouldn't be alone. From Aristotle to Darwin, tons of prominent nerds classified males as the active sexual players: They're coercing, manipulating and harassing to reproduce, while the females are passi…

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‘A Dingo’s Got My Baby!’: Azaria Chamberlain’s Disappearance and Death 1:15:47

5M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

On a cold August night in 1980, at the base of Uluru, a tragedy would unfold that would captivate the entire nation of Australia and challenge everything they thought they knew about justice, media, and the wild. Nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain vanished from her family's tent, and her mother Lindy's cry would echo through decades of legal battles:…

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How a Nuclear Lab Helped Catch a Serial Killer 52:13

5M ago52:13

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It’s the 1990s at a medical center in California, and patients are dying. At first, this doesn’t seem strange — it’s a hospital, and deaths happen. But then rumors start to circulate about a particular health care worker: Difficult or needy patients in his care are ending up dead. The cops get involved, but there’s a huge problem: There’s no hard e…

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Lab Reports Vol 11: Apartment Murder, Lumber Baron Inn, Ouija Haunting, Hitchhiker Scare, and Chandler Grafner 1:21:14

5M ago1:21:14

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Lab Reports #11! We have a darker Lab Reports episode this week, with three listener tales and two mini-episodes. We talk about an apartment murder, a Ouija experience gone wrong, and picking up a girl on the side of the road that you probably shouldn’t have. For our first mini-episode, Kendra talks about the Lumber Baron Inn. Now an elegant bed an…

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The Fight We Lost: Attention is Currency | ft. Joli.Artist 34:22

5M ago34:22

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On this episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation", Joli breaks down the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match, revealing a deeper commentary on media manipulation, celebrity culture, and the psychology of attention. She analyzes the event as more than just a fight—exposing how public figures strategically leverage spectacles to gain recognition …

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The Pill: Is It Messing Up Our Brain and Body? 45:29

5M ago45:29

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For decades, taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy was seen as a no-brainer. But lately, people are saying that it’s actually a brain-changer. They say that the pill can affect who you’re attracted to, that it can tank your libido, and that it can make you depressed. Instead, some influencers are telling us to try an amazing, hormone-f…

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Wineville Chicken Coop Murders: Walter Collins and Many Other Young Victims Who Fell Prey to Stewart Northcott 1:45:49

5M ago1:45:49

1:45:49

This week Kendra is taking a dark turn into the twisted story of the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. Many of us have watched the movie The Changeling focused on the sad tale of the disappearance of Walter Collins and how horribly the police handled the case. However, there is much more to the story and unfortunately many other young children fell v…

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LEARN FROM THE VILLAINS: The Twilight Zone Election (ft. Joli.Artist) 43:56

5M ago43:56

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--- In this episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation," Joli discusses the recent election and its implications for America. She offers a unique perspective on the election results, addressing everything from voter turnout to the Democratic Party's shortcomings. Joli explores how the two-party system has evolved into what she sees as essentially…

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Lucid Dreaming: The Bonkers World Inside Our Minds 49:11

6M ago49:11

49:11

Some people can control their dreams. While they're fast asleep: they fly, create new worlds, live other lives. But Wendy isn't one of them. So in today's episode, Wendy and the Science Vs team find a scientifically approved method to try to lucid dream. We test it out — and bizarre things start happening. We also explore how scientists are trying …

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The Election: Feelings of Grief, Anger and Empowerment 24:09

6M ago24:09

24:09

We needed a breather this week because holy hell, the election was a lot to take in. It was hard to continue life as normal when it feels like normalcy has shifted. Instead of our regularly scheduled episode, join us for 20 minutes in a safe space for everyone to feel communal grief about what happened. But know, that it is also a call to action. W…

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Avant Garde Selections Podcast: La Importancia de Tener un Sitio Web 6:10

6M ago6:10

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En este episodio de Avant Garde Selections Podcast, exploramos por qué contar con un sitio web es esencial en el mundo digital actual. Desde construir una presencia en línea sólida hasta aumentar la credibilidad de tu marca, te mostraremos cómo un sitio web bien diseñado puede transformar tu negocio o proyecto. Únete a nosotros mientras desglosamos…

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Aphantasia: Missing the Mind's Eye 36:18

6M ago36:18

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This week's episode comes to us from our friends at Radiolab! Close your eyes and imagine a red apple. What do you see? Turns out there’s a whole spectrum of answers to that question, and producer Sindhu Gnanasambandan is on one far end. In this episode, she explores what it means to see — and not see — in your mind. This episode was reported and p…

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Daniel 'The Boy in the Walls' LaPlante: The Bowen Family Taunting and Gustafson Family Murders 1:12:18

6M ago1:12:18

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This week, Jessica brings us the disturbing case of Daniel LaPlante, a troubled teenager whose crimes shocked New England in the late 1980s. We'll delve into LaPlante's bizarre stalking and terrorizing of the Bowen family in 1986, where he hid inside their home for months on and off, leaving eerie messages and playing mind games that pushed them to…

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