On today's episode, we get into our biggest insecurity... going bald! We discuss the differences between male and female hair loss, Greg’s hair loss journey from topical treatments to snarky remarks, and we ask the question… are bald men hot?
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Cruise Ships: are they deadly?
20/05/2026 | 53 min
On today's episode, we get into cruise ships - the logistics of food and visitors, the specifics on disease spread on ships, the environmental risks for our oceans, port towns and finally, a reveal of which one of us had the time of their life on one.
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Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight
13/05/2026 | 50 min
On today’s episode, we get into Greg’s hyperfixation... bird watching! We discuss his recent bird-watching trip to Point Pelee, the odd history around birding, the dos and don'ts of being a good birder, and why he loves it so much.
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The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy!
06/05/2026 | 48 min
Today on Sidenote - we get into the shocking hype, data and science around red light therapy for hair loss and skincare. Scam or legit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Do We Kiss?
29/04/2026 | 45 min
On today's episode, we get into why we kiss, do other species kiss, the history of kissing and how to be a better kisser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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