Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022.
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79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs?
2026/06/14 | 35 mins.
Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show. This episode originally aired on December 26th, 2021.
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78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?
2026/06/07 | 38 mins.
Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021.
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77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?
2026/05/31 | 37 mins.
Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? This episode originally aired on December 12, 2021.
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76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along?
2026/05/24 | 38 mins.
Also: how do phone cameras affect the way we experience live events? This episode originally aired on December 5th, 2021.
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