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What Makes a Hit Song & Why You Never See the Same Rainbow Twice

12/22/2025 • 47 min

If you fall short on sleep, can you really “catch up” the next night? Many people think so — but our bodies don’t quite work that way. This episode begins with what science says about recovering from poor sleep and how to optimize deep sleep when your schedule gets disrupted. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a40511210/deep-sleep/ What makes a song a hit? … Play episode

The New Science of Living Longer & How to Mastering the Fear of Being Judg…
The Science of Memory Manipulation & Why Wildlife is Invading Neighborhoods
True Stories Behind Christmas Songs & Dangerous Decorations
How to Make More Joy and Less Stress For the Holidays & Odd Secrets of Evo…
How to Truly Know People & The Science Behind the Human/Dog Bond
Magic Words That Influence Others & How Feeling Healthy Makes It So
Secrets of Christmas Classic Movies & The Curious Story of Eggnog
The Untold Story of the Christmas Tree & The New Rules of Eating Out
Why Audiences Behave the Way They Do & The Hidden Benefits of Uncertainty
Our Obsession with Aliens & The Dangers of Loneliness and Isolation
Origins of the Office Christmas Party & Pro Advice for Great Holiday Video…
The Psychology of Being “Played for a Sucker” & Food Myths That Won’t Die
The Powerful Benefits of Nostalgia & Why Games Are More Than Just Fun
The Power of Awe and Wonder & The Trouble With Your Shrinking Attention Sp…
Thanksgiving Myths, Foods & Forgotten Traditions
The World’s Greatest Mentalist Shares His Secrets & The Surprising Science…
Why Success is Never Quite Good Enough & How Evolution Gave Us Free Will
The Surprising Power of Hope & The Science of Your Sixth Sense
BONUS: You Might Also Like: David Greene is Obsessed
The Psychology of Brand Loyalty & The Strange History of Everyday Words
The Power of Making Things Simple & How Pockets Changed Everything - SYSK …
Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes in Nature You Never Knew
The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends
The Truth About Popular Food Myths & Modest Inventions That Became Life Ch…
When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage
What Wikipedia’s Success Reveals About Trust & Are We All Too Fearful?
The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing Science of the Sea-SYSK Cho…
How You Can Access Hidden Markets & How to Be A Super Conversationalist
Think You’re Too Smart to Be Scammed? & The Invention That Changed Medicine
Why Creativity Isn’t Always Good & The Magic of Horror Movies at Halloween…
Why Winners Often Lose & What Great Teams Do Differently
The Science of Morbid Curiosity & The Dirty Secrets of Clean Energy
How to Master Emotional Power & How Elevators Changed the World - SYSK Cho…
The Problem with Authenticity & The Psychology That Fuels War
BONUS: You Might Also Like: "On Point"
How Gravity Affects Your Health & Jim Cramer on Beating the Market
The Science of Goal Setting & The Truth About Denial - SYSK Choice
How to Get Better Results with AI & The Science of Healing Trauma
The Smart Way to Spend Money & History That Never Happened
What Nature Reveals About Living Longer & Why Smart People Believe Irratio…
Deadly Risks You Overlook & Why We Treat Pets Like People
The Rise of Psychobabble and the Brilliant History of Photography
Mastering the Art of Speaking on the Spot & The Surprising Story of Breakf…
The Science of Focus and Distraction & Unlocking Emotional Intelligence
The Mystery of Common Knowledge & Why Some People Are Never On Time
Surprising Benefits of Being Awkward & The Amazing Power of Seeds - SYSK C…
The Promise and Peril of Disruptive Technology & How Being in Nature Chang…
How to Harness Your Intuition & The Surprising Science Hidden in Music

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