Topic: Anatomy

7 chapters across the catalog

Sour Crude
Episode 1402 3:07 - 6:55

1402: Sour Crude

Friendsgiving Trends, Indigenous History, Thanksgiving Pronunciation

A critique of modern "Friendsgiving" trends and cultural shifts regarding Thanksgiving traditions follows a clip from Grey's Anatomy regarding colonial history. The discussion covers the historical narrative of Native Americans teaching settlers to fish and farm, noting the linguistic shift toward the term "indigenous." A regional difference in the pronunciation of "Thanksgiving" is also noted.

Humalgo
Episode 938

938: Humalgo

Amygdala Measurements and Mainstream Media Consumption

The discussion opens with a focus on the biological effects of consuming mainstream media, specifically how it reportedly causes the amygdala to enlarge while shrinking the cerebral cortex. This "reptilian brain" expansion is linked to increased hostility and cognitive dissonance. Reference is made to the mental state of the gunman involved in the recent congressional baseball shooting.

Touching the Stick
Episode 625 33:28 - 36:37

625: Touching the Stick

Royal Chair Exercise, Female Core Muscle Protrusion

A discussion arises regarding a specific horizontal muscle protrusion seen on female fitness enthusiasts and pageant contestants. Attributed to a "royal chair" core exercise, the muscle is described as running from the breast to the belly button. The hosts speculate on the anatomical purpose of these muscles in women compared to traditional male six-pack abs.

Pre-Dead
Episode 513 32:18 - 33:06

513: Pre-Dead

Bra Usage, Saggy Breast Prevention

A producer's wife reports positive results after following a previous recommendation to stop wearing a bra to maintain breast firmness. The anecdote serves as a lighthearted follow-up to a past health-related discussion.

Vasectomies and The Fountain of Youth
Episode 23 1:11:24 - 1:12:46

23: Vasectomies and The Fountain of Youth

Plastination, Body Worlds and Taxidermy

The hosts discuss the work of Gunther von Hagens and the "Body Worlds" exhibit, which uses plastination to preserve human and animal anatomy. Patricia Paay reportedly joked about being preserved in this manner after death. The conversation touches on the "creepy" nature of traditional taxidermy compared to modern anatomical preservation.