You're the Expert

Dr. Robert Provine is a neuroscientist who studies "curious behaviors" like sneezing, yawning, laughter, farting, and the hiccups. He teaches comedians Maeve Higgins, Seaton Smith, and Rachel Rosenthal about the science behind his studies and why comedy is so difficult to master. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends.

Direct download: 01_Laughter_Sneezing_and_Farting.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:17pm EDT

Using studies on fire ants and business school students, Dr. Krista Ingram (Colgate) tries to understand how our bodies keep track of time. Panelists Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers), Elna Baker (This American Life), and Scott Adsit (30 Rock) try to guess what Krista does and learn about jetlag, brain science, and what you can and cannot do to a dolphin. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, MA for the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival. Hosted by Chris Duffy.

Direct download: 01_Biological_Clocks.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 3:08pm EDT

1