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Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week as we learn the history of dentistry. Humans have been having problems with teeth since they were walking upright and, well, since they had teeth. Travel through teeth time with us. If you think going to the dentist now is not fun, just wait until you hear about what they did in the Middle Ages with worms!? If you like tang...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley in our Season 10 premier to remind you, we promise you're not uncool - it's just * really * hard to make friends as an adult! We'll help you relinquish the myth that making new friendships happens organically as we share tips on friendly openings, places to bloom budding friendships, how to put yourself out there and not...

Join Nat and software developer, Ray, in this week's episode on Artificial Intelligence as an emerging technology. We'll break down what AI is and isn't, where it seems most promising, and the areas using the tech we are most skeptical of. We also chat canna-bots as well as get AI to "hallucinate" sans psychedelics with our mind-bending questions in real time. If you like tan...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley for an interesting look at the little known figure, Melville Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal System. We reveal some of the complex (and sometimes down right creepy!) patterns of his thinking and acting. We'll share the history of how the system we know today came to be. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley for a long-winded journey into our love/hate relationship surrounding consumerism. Tired of keeping up with the Joneses, can't sit through another extravagant vacay reel, already receiving holiday "wish lists", or just trying to dodge debt? Listen in this week as we highlight the cons of rampant consumerism in our cultu...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week in a ranking of restaurants for National Fast Food Day! Who remembers when burgers were less than a quarter? Not us, but we do have strong opinions about sandwiches, the scarcity of street food, who has the best pizza dipping sauce, and the levels of chicken we chow. Tune in for a rundown of sweet national deals only availa...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley as we dive deep into the ocean that is 'Sharks'. Fascinating, frightening, and fiesty, how much do you know about these prehistoric sea creatures? Take a look into how sharks behave when around humans, media's part in global harmful 'Shark terror', how to be safe in the sea with sharks, and ponder if they could su...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley in this week's episode where we share our 'Cali sober' lifestyle choices. Whether you want to simply cut back on the booze for health, dependency, or for a more intentional substance switch, replacing alcohol with weed can be done! We touch on the social pressures, wellness benefits, self esteem boost when stepping into a...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week as we get spooky on sativa and urban legends. Are you still too scared to say 'Bloody Mary' three times in a mirror? Been on the lookout for a chupacabra? Convinced Walt Disney is on ice under your favorite roller coaster? Why and how do we as humans get wrapped up in folklore like urban legends? If you like tangent...

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley in this week's episode where we peek into the marvels of mini-golf. Was it the Scots or the Chinese who first invented it? How did it gain nationwide popularity? Why are putt-putt and mini-golf not the same? We also ponder what makes a fun and interesting course as we share our favorite themed/weird courses from around the world....

Join Nat and guest LA-based professor and comedian, Katie Dudley this week, as we take a closer look into the modern sector of seasonal work. From hotels, to National Parks, restaurants, and even the cannabis farms, seasonal workers are behind the scenes of well run (and essential!) businesses. What sort of protections do they have? What are the pros and cons of this type of work? And are they apt...

Join Nat and guest Cricket, all around app lover and creative mind, this week as we share some of our favorite life hacks. We'll look into unusually simple and clever tips or techniques for accomplishing some familiar tasks more easily and efficiently. Does your pasta water always boil over? There's a hack for that! Do you know what a micro list is? Want a trick for canna gel caps? If you...

Join Nat, and Marley, of The Reel Lovers podcast as we step back on the road with family for a reunion of our mini-series called The High Cinema (THC). It doesn't matter if you were along for the wacky ride that was our journey through EVERY Fast & Furious movie, we've got room for one more! Streaming now on Peacock is the latest installment, Fast X and we have some driver notes for be...

Join Nat and guest Miss Cadabra of the hemp and mycology focused podcast, ⁠Smoke to Smoke⁠ this week ⁠⁠⁠ . We're laying out the benefits of exploring psilocybin or magic mushrooms and their natural hallucinogenic effects. Let us debunk some myths as we share our personal tips for beginners and mind altering experiences. Did you also know that shrooms and cannabis are literally bff blooming buds? I...

Join Nat and guest Marley of The Reel Lovers as we paint the podcast pink with Barbie talk. What better way to re-open the studio than to review a beloved, American, toy icon. All of which we discuss, couldn't have been made without the talented individuals of SAG-AFTRA and WGA, who are currently on strike. What is Hollywood's fate? If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the cove...

Join Nat, and hypnotherapist and author, Pamela Topjian. This week we focus on Pamela's journey into the unknown to reclaim her passion. Once an overworked nurse during the pandemic, now a thriving individual pursuing her passion in hypnotherapy. She shares her perspective on what it means to not give up hope when it feels like you want to, and fighting for your joy. We also chat about her fir...

Join Nat, for the Season 9 premier! We chat with the co-host of ' Movie Mistrial ' and superfan of the Blue Man Group, Johannes. He shares what drew him into this style of performance art, the wholesome underlying message of the group, forming Blue-friendships, and why he's been to over 100 shows! We'll discuss the history of the global phenomena, what makes the show wholly unique,...

Join Nat, and Ian Brumfield, author of future book detailing a legendary tale detailing the happenings surrounding the Polk County Pot Plane. Picture it: it's August 1975 and you want to make some quick cash with friends. What do you do? Forget a lemonade stand. Would you smuggle 7,000 pounds of marijuana by flying a Douglas DC-4 (N67038) , from Colombia to Georgia and land it in the middle of the...

Join Nat, and Bee of Wavy Flower Company , as we celebrate a fictional but very fun holiday, Galentine's Day! Single? Looking for something new for the day of love? Never heard of it? You're in for a bouquet of fun ways to chill with your gal pals for a day designed just for the gang. We'll share what it originated, ideas on how to celebrate, strains that facilitate socializing like a stonerlite,...

Join Nat and guests Lindy & Jay Nelson, authors of the new mind-bending, nonfiction release, ' Consciousness In a Nutshell ' in a chat about the brain. We discuss the ins and outs of how the brain works, what part consciousness plays in our day-to-day lives, the body-mind connection, and how to use plant medicine as a door to the inner you that exists within and all around you. If you like tan...

Join Nat, Bee of Wavy Flower Company , and guest Josh of Pursuit Of Infinity on our talk about psychedelic "trips". With experience in taking heroic (large) doses for self exploration and greater awareness, Josh shares his personal and taught knowledge about these substances. We discuss the therapeutic benefits of using psychedelics, how to prepare for a trip, what to expect, and what to do if the...

Join Nat, and returning guest co-host Rocket, this week as we get the scoop on Kratom. If you've not heard Kratom is most commonly used for the self-treatment of chronic and/or acute pain, and substance use disorders, particularly opium withdrawal. But what should you know before using this plant? We'll cover the origins, historical use, pros and cons, as well as Western medicine ideology about th...

Join Nat, and Bee of Wavy Flower Company , for a info-duction into the world of cannabis seed banks. Cannabis seeds are at an all-time “high” right now but many herbalists aren't sure where to start their search for seeds, or even what they should be on the lookout for. We'll cover seed bank history, shopping red flags, care tips, and more. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the...

Join Nat, and Bee of Wavy Flower Company , this week to ring in the New Year but also reminiscence on times past, specifically the 1970s. Do you only associate tie-dye and peace signs with the cultural wave of 'The Me Decade'? Then you're in for a groovy treat as we discuss fashion, music, and pop culture of the 70s era.  If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of '...

Join Nat and guest, Marley, of The Reel Lover's Podcast in the last episode of 2022! We 'roll up' the year in review highlighting the most memorable of global news, sports, pop-culture, cannabis events and more. If you like tangents, plus thoughtful ramblings, the coveted title of 'Munchie of The Week' (MoTW) and of course, a lot of laughs, then listen here. --- Marley's Instagram - @marleylovesfi...