In the first part of today's show, we looked at a giant catapult that defies gravity by launching satellites into orbit without the need for rocket fuel. Then, we talked about how AI is now helping humans have a 20-minute 'conversation' with a humpback whale named Twain — truly a fascinating dive into cross-species communication. Finally, we discus…

In the first part of today's show, we explored how an artificial 'nose' can now detect damaged fruit and spoiled meat, potentially revolutionizing food safety. Then we talked about an exciting neuroscience breakthrough: scientists have discovered a "glue" that holds memories together. Finally, we learned why the NSA recommends powering off your pho…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the producers of Blade Runner 2049 suing Elon Musk and Tesla over the use of an AI image at a robotaxi event. Then we talked about Scotland trialing unique electric wallpapers to warm some of the 'oldest homes' in the world. Finally, we discussed how a Monday Night Football mishap might have exposed s…

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Andy from the School of Grappling, a coach and physicist whose analytical approach to no-gi grappling and wrestling has made him a respected figure in the sport. We discuss the science behind skill development, biomechanics, and training methods that align with the ecological approach. As the podcast ne…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a scientist's claim that your consciousness can enter alternate dimensions while dreaming. Then we talked about Japanese workers turning to resignation agencies to quit their jobs. Finally, we discovered how women’s gossip disguised as concern can harm reputations while protecting the gossiper. Today'…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how 7 in 10 office workers say they have a 'work wife' or 'work husband'—but here's why experts warn they probably shouldn't. Then, we discussed the alarming prediction that we're about to enter the Digital Dark Ages. Finally, we debated whether trust and respect are more important than love in a rela…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the bizarre case of a man who may have died never knowing he had three penises. Then, we covered the controversial decision by the Taliban to ban the broadcast of images featuring living beings. Finally, we explored a de-extinction company’s claim that it has nearly completed the thylacine genome, pot…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a disturbing discovery: dolphins are breathing out microplastics. Then we talked about how the secret to a longer life might be hiding in your next meal. Today's unpopular opinion was that most modern democracies are actually oligarchies. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name som…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a man who accidentally threw a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins, now worth half a billion dollars, into a landfill and is suing the local city council for not excavating the site. Then, we discussed how scientists are getting closer to discovering evidence of the fifth force in nature, a potential…

In the first part of today's show, we explored whether spanking harms child development, with a major study challenging common beliefs. Then we discussed the financial trouble that 23andMe is facing, as the company explores options that could include a sale amidst privacy concerns for their 15 million users. Finally, we turned our attention to Spai…

Send us a text In this episode of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Laura Cuijpers, an assistant professor at the University of Groningen, to explore the emotional and psychological aspects of martial arts training. We dive into Dr. Laura's work on agency, resilience, and the application of the ecological approach in self-defense…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the new Gmail security alert that impacts 2.5 billion users due to an AI hack. Then we discussed Tesla’s Cybercab event, where the Optimus robots turned out to be humans in disguise. Finally, we saw how a High Court ruling deemed calling a man bald as sexual harassment. Today's unpopular opinion was t…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Ozempic Under Fire As Suicidal Thoughts Link Claimed by Controversial Study. Then we talked about how Hackers took control of robot vacuums in multiple cities, yelling racial slurs. Finally, we discovered how Apple sells privacy to consumers but is quietly helping police use iPhones for surveillance. …

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the Internet Archive being hacked, leading to a data breach impacting 31 million users. Then we discussed research suggesting quitting smoking at 35 can add 8 years to your life – but what about if you're 75? Finally, we delved into the breaking news that Google has been threatened with a break-up by …

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how YouTube is now hiding the skip button on mobile too. Then we discussed a new study that links narcissism and sadism to a heightened sex drive and increased porn use. Finally, we discovered the rare phenomenon of rain in the Sahara Desert. Today's unpopular opinion was "There is no afterlife." In t…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Google Will Track Your Location ‘Every 15 Minutes’—‘Even With GPS Disabled’. Then, we discussed a bleak study suggesting that Alien civilizations are probably killing themselves from climate change. Finally, we learned about Al Pacino confirming "there's nothing there" after we die—"You're gone". …

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the government's new initiative to fund a £120 blood test that could potentially detect the 12 most common types of cancer. Then we explored how the COVID-19 lockdown is being linked to unexpected, dramatic changes on the moon. Finally, we discussed the amusing story of a lift mechanic who mistakenly …

In the first part of today's show, we discussed how Earth now has two moons orbiting it. Then we delved into the growing frustration around app fatigue with the article titled "Please Don’t Make Me Download Another App." Finally, we discovered a shocking heist where thieves stole $2.5M in premium olive oil from a Houston warehouse. Finally we exami…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a groundbreaking new process that vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, turning them into gases to create new, recycled plastics. Then we talk about a man who spent $4,000 on a guitar signed by Taylor swift only to destroy it... in the end it wasn't signed by Swift at all. Today's unpopular opinion was …

In the first part of today's show, we discussed how Elon Musk really did kill Twitter—what this means for the future of social media. Then, we explored a fascinating psychological study about how a smile can 'leak' important character traits. Lastly, we looked at the alarming climate data revealing that Greenland lost 610 gigatons of ice in just on…

In the first part of today's show, we explored a new study revealing how photo filters influence likability on dating apps. Then, we took a deep dive into some ground-breaking news with evidence of ‘negative time’ found in a quantum physics experiment. Finally, we looked at an exciting new development that seems like it’s out of science fiction: a …

In the first part of today's show, we explored the case of a pirate library ordered to pay $30 million to publishers, but curiously, no one knows who actually runs it. Then, we discussed whether Americans are becoming too afraid to speak their minds. Finally, we delved into the claim that The Law of Attraction might just be a big hoax. Today's unpo…

In the first part of today's show, we explored troubling findings as scientists discovered brain changes in COVID-19 patients who lost their sense of smell. Then we took a trip to Finland, where a zoo is returning its giant pandas to China due to the high costs of their upkeep. Then, we discussed how Japanese scientists have created a robot face wi…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Meta's introduction of Orion, their first true augmented reality glasses. Then, we discussed how parts of the Sahara Desert are turning green amid an influx of heavy rainfall. Finally, we discovered that DoNotPay has to pay up over their 'World's First Robot Lawyer' after legal complications. Today's …

In the first part of today's show, we looked at OpenAI's new Advanced Voice feature rolling out this week. Then we talked about Stephen Fry turning his back on Britain and what it might indicate about Brexit. Finally, we discovered why women are more prone to migraines than men. Today's unpopular opinion was "Any work incentive that isn’t just more…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Earth is set to get a new moon on September 29, according to scientists. Then, we talked about the upcoming ban on blocking users on X (formerly Twitter). Finally, we explored an intriguing shift where Gen Z men are now more religious than women, as reported by The New York Times. Today's unpopula…

In the first part of today’s show, we learned that Moderna’s ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Cancer Vaccine shows promise in early human trial data. Then we discussed the “Dead Internet theory” coming to life with a new AI-powered social media app as reported by Ars Technica. Finally, we explored the dangerous spread of 100% humidity heatwaves across the Earth and…

In the first part of today's show, we learned that using marijuana increases 'positive parenting' behaviors, according to a new federally funded study. Then, we discussed how ChatGPT is upgrading itself, with Sam Altman claiming that next-gen AI could invent breakthroughs and even cure diseases. Finally, we explored a study predicting that superbug…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how scientists identified a new blood group, solving a 50-year-old medical mystery. Then we discussed how most US teens are using generative AI, while their parents remain largely unaware of this trend. Finally, we tackled the topic of whether it's completely normal to tell your friends about your sex…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at OpenAI's response to the recent fears about ChatGPT 'coming alive.' Then we talk about how scientists have mapped what pregnancy truly does to a mother's brain. Today's unpopular opinion was "Children's happiness should not be a priority for parents." In the second half of the show, we asked 100 human…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a cleanup group that claims it's on track to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Then we talked about the "Golden Lettuce," a genetically engineered vegetable that packs 30 times more vitamins than regular lettuce. Finally, we discovered the Friendship Paradox, revealing that while most America…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a psychedelic breakthrough that offers new hope for millions suffering from depression. Then we discussed the surgeon general's warning, suggesting that parenting might be hazardous to your health. Finally, we dove into a fascinating discussion on coffee consumption, cancer, and healthy aging, looking…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Jon Bon Jovi convinced a woman not to jump off a bridge in Nashville. Then we talked about Princeton researchers discovering a groundbreaking new method to reshape the fabric of life. Finally, we discovered that two-thirds of American millionaires don't even consider themselves wealthy, according …

In the first part of today's show, we explored how, despite their tech-savvy reputation, Gen Z is falling behind in keyboard typing skills. Then, we discussed Sweden's new recommendation that children under 2 should not have any screen time. Today's unpopular opinion was "Adults should not celebrate their birthdays; it's childish." In the second ha…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a Navy officer who got demoted after sneaking a satellite dish onto a warship to access the internet. Then we dove into today's unpopular opinion, discussing how the concept of a "dream job" might actually be a capitalist trap. In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name a job they'd hate t…

Send us a text Today I welcome Sonny Sahota from Praxis Gym in Canada. Sonny, a judo black belt and manager of Kensington Judo Club in Vancouver, shares his insights on integrating Ecological Dynamics and the Active Inference Framework (AIF) into martial arts coaching. Sony introduces some of the tenets these approaches, discussing how they inform …

SEASON FINALE - In the first part of today's show, we looked at how 'Butter' made from CO2 could pave the way for food without farming. Then we talk about a study that finds children's daily sugar consumption halved just a year after the sugar tax. Finally, we discovered Xiaomi's new «smart» factory will operate 24/7 without people and produce 60 s…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how song lyrics are getting simpler, more repetitive, angry, and self-obsessed. Then we talk about a new study linking prolonged pacifier use to reduced vocabulary size in infants. Finally, we discovered that first-year Eton College students must trade their smartphones for school-provided "dumb" Noki…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how unhappy lives are linked to the recent rise of right-wing populism in Europe. Then we talk about the intense battle to stop AI bots from taking over the internet. Today's unpopular opinion is that "Philosophy Should Be Taught in School." In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name the e…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, according to a recent study. Then we talk about Google's revelation of a 48% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from 2019, largely driven by data centre energy demands. Today's unpopular opinion was that "politicians lying is a good thing…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the Welsh Government's plan to ban politicians from lying. Then we discussed how high ceilings are linked to poorer exam results for university students. Finally, we discovered that men's reluctance to talk about porn use is tied to lower sexual satisfaction. Today's unpopular opinion is that limiting…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at ants carrying out life-saving amputations on injured nest mates. Then we talked about Greece introducing a 'growth-oriented' six-day working week. Finally, we discovered how scientists found a way to make ordinary fat cells burn calories. Today's unpopular opinion was that "TV set quality no longer ne…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at NASA's Space Trash Hit a Florida Home. The Family is Suing. Then we talk about Around 42% of Overall Web Traffic is Generated by Bots: Report. Finally, we discovered Bionic leg makes walking quicker and easier for amputees, trial shows. Today's unpopular opinion is that "comic books are literature." I…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how first impressions can trap us into making suboptimal decisions. Then we talk about Microsoft’s AI boss thinking it’s perfectly OK to steal content if it’s on the open web. Finally, we discovered that cheap AI voice clones may wipe out the jobs of 5,000 Australian actors. Today's unpopular opinion …

Send us a text Coach Rob Cole joins me today to talk coaching within an ecological dynamics framework. Rob is a long time mixed martial artist, globetrotters BJJ coach and a regular coach at Ascension Athletics in Connecticut.

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a 310-mile automated cargo conveyor that will replace 25,000 trucks in Japan. Then we talk about tolerant monkeys that shared shade after a hurricane and increased their life expectancy. Finally, we discovered that 80 percent of people globally want stronger climate action by governments according to …

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the surprising move by US Olympic and other teams to bring their own AC units to Paris, potentially undermining environmental plans. Then we discussed Germany's recent findings that their population is actually less than previously thought. Finally, we delved into a study revealing that almost half of…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how YouTube's algorithm pushes right-wing, explicit videos regardless of user interest or age, as a study finds. Then we talked about scientists identifying a new Antarctic ice sheet 'tipping point,' warning future sea level rise may be underestimated. Finally, we discovered AI could kill creative job…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at major labels suing AI music services Suno and Udio for copyright infringement. Then we talked about Elon Musk starting a new beef with Lucasfilm Chief Kathleen Kennedy. Finally, we discovered that Nvidia has become the world's most valuable company, but will somebody please think about poor old PC gam…

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI is exhausting the power grid and how tech firms are seeking a miracle solution. Then we talked about a study finding that sedentary coffee drinkers have a 24 percent reduced risk of mortality compared with sedentary non-coffee-drinkers. Finally, we discovered an exploration of the link between …