Ep. 208 | Funny Business: The Science and Sat...

This week’s F Word is first impressions—and no, this isn’t about being polished, likable, or charismatic.In this episode, Dr. Daryl Appleton breaks down the real psychology behind first impressions, including the one question used by the CIA that reveals how someone handles stres ...  Show more

This week’s F Word is fraudulence — and no, you’re not actually a fraud.In this solo episode, Dr. Daryl Appleton breaks down the psychology of imposter syndrome: why it happens, who it affects most, and how feeling like a fraud is often a sign you actually care about what you’re ...  Show more

Humor is serious business. And that's a fact backed by cold, hard research. Humor builds bonds, defuses tension, boosts innovation, and bolsters resilience through hard times. That's why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach a class called "Humor: Serious Business", at Stanf ...

The. Study. Of. Laughter. It exists, and it's called gelotology. In one of the oddly more somber episodes, Alie sits down with Dr. Lee Berk, a doctor who is "serious about laughter" and has dedicated decades to hunting down how humor affects the body. Learn about what makes a ...

What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? 

On this week's episode, we chat with comedian Shawn Chidiac, known on Instagram as "My Parents Are Divorced," Shawn recounts his journey into comedy, beginning with his early attempts to make his stoic mother laugh, which ultimately inspired his career. He discusses his unique ap ...  Show more