On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Ashlyn, Lauren, Gem, and Laura talk about people who were disbelieved but were eventually vindicated. Topics include pilot David Steeves’ missing airplane, singer Sinéad O’Connor public denunciation of the Catholic Church, neurologist Stanley Prusiner’s discovery of prions, and neuropathologist Bennet Omalu’s findings of CTEs in NFL players. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. David Steeves’ Missing Airplane: David A. Steeves (Steeves House Museum)David Steeves ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Lauren, Ashlyn, Laura, and Gem discuss paranormal events and other mysteries that have recently been explained by science, including the Dyatlov Pass Incident, the Blood Rain of Kerala, the Bermuda Triangle, and how the Romans managed to make such excellent concrete. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. News: Alberta Medical Association pediatrics head condemns province’s proposed trans policy (Global News) The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Has an Old Soviet Mystery at ..read more

On this special bonus episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem Newman discusses the scientific evidence in favour of allowing trans youth to socially transition and the concrete steps that parents and teachers can take to support trans kids. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of transphobia, depression, and self-harm. References: Veale JF, Watson RJ, Peter T, Saewyc EM. Mental Health Disparities Among Canadian Transgender Youth. J Adolesc Health. 2017 Ja ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem, Ashlyn, Lauren, and Laura discuss sex and gender from a scientific and historical perspective, with a focus on the health and wellbeing of trans folks. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of transphobia, depression, and self-harm. The Gender Binary: Adventures in Time and GenderUnderstanding Nonbinary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive (National Center for Transgender Equality)A Map of Gender-Diver ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, it’s another cryptid spectacular! Gem relates the story of the Mothman of West Virginia, Ashlyn tells the tale of a naturalist lost at sea, Lauren explains why driving while exhausted isn’t such a good idea, and Laura introduces everyone to the most pitiful cryptid of all. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Mothman: Point Pleasant Register, 1966-11-16 (Web Archive)Mothman Clippings (West Virginia Archives & History)TNT Area, Point Pleasant, West Virginia (A ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Ashlyn, Lauren, Gem, and Laura are joined by Marissa McCool to discuss some of the ways science and society have changed in the last two decades. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Taste Buds: The Taste Map of the Tongue You Learned in School Is All Wrong (Smithsonian Magazine)What Are Taste Buds? (Cleveland Clinic)The Deliciously Surprising Science of Taste (WIRED)Umami (Wikipedia) Planets, Oceans, and Continents: Pluto (Wikipedia)Southern Ocean (Wikipedia)Zea ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Ashlyn, Lauren, Laura, and Gem continue their discussion of modern evangelical crusaders, with a focus on Billy Graham and Youth with a Mission. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Youth with a Mission: YWAM King’s Kids Winnipeg – Youth With A Mission (Youth With A Mission)"YWAM is dangerous.I spent 12 years.under the influence"Spiritual Abuse a Common Complaint for YWAM Students (MinistryWatch)Reddit (Dive into anything)On Being In A Cult — ABIGAIL BALDWINRespo ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem is joined by Ashlyn, Lauren, Laura, and returning guest Kyle Joseph to discuss Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, some of the very worst televangelists. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Pat Robertson: Pat Robertson (Wikipedia)The 700 Club (Wikipedia)Robertson Allowed to Drop Libel Suit If Court Costs Paid (The Washington Post)The Televangelist and the Warlord (The Nation)Pat Robertson Urges Christian Woman to Quit Her Job So She Doesn’t Get ‘Infected’ by Bu ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem, Laura, Ashlyn, and Lauren continue their discussion of products marketed to podcast listeners. On part two, Lauren does some composting with Lomi and Ashlyn discusses Noom’s approach to weight-loss. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Ashlyn’s Website: Noble & Whimsical: Glass Memorials Lomi Composter: LomiLomi Compost: Reviewing the Lomi Composter (Epic Gardening)Lomi Composter – Review of cost, how it works & is it worth it? (Cansumer)“Soil” vs ..read more

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem, Laura, Ashlyn, and Lauren discuss some of the products marketed to our listeners through ads on (other) podcasts. In part one, Gem subjects the panel to MUD\WTR and Laura tosses back some AG1 by Athletic Greens. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. MUD\WTR: I found it. The most annoying alternative food product on earth. (SFGate)MUD\WTR Review: Healthier Than Coffee? (Illuminate Labs)Does Mud Wtr Have Caffeine? If So How Much? (Drug Genius)Functional medicin ..read more