Phones: The fun, the annoying and the confusing

Phones: The fun, the annoying and the confusi...

Up next

The hows and whys of hair

The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye lashes to ear and nose hair, this episode has it all. Why do huma ...  Show more

Sneak peek: The history of pineapple on pizza

This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of how pineapple pizza created drama between ...  Show more

Recommended Episodes

The Follow-Up: How Phones and Social Media Impact Kids
The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

In this insightful follow-up episode, Dr. Mona is joined by Bill Brady—CEO of Troomi Wireless and a father of five—for a powerful conversation about the realities of kids and phones. They discuss the benefits of tech, the very real risks of social media, and how parents can intro ...  Show more

Cell Phones and Boundaries
Parenting Today's Teens

In today's discussion, hosts Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd delve into one of the hottest and most debated topics for modern parents: teens and cell phones. From determining the right age for a child to receive their first phone to setting boundaries and fostering healthy relat ...  Show more

Phone Addiction: The effects of smartphones on your brain
Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE

This episode we're talking about something we all seem to be addicted to... PHONES. We'll discuss the effects our phones have on us and our brains as well as our experience taking a cellphone 'vacation' while on vacation.


What did we learn this week 3:11

Scient ...

  Show more

Ep. 246: Kids and Phones
Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of their findings, and where we are today. He then gives recommendations for how to think about technology when it comes to your kids ...  Show more