Tell Me I’m Ok

Humans: Are we fundamentally evil?

Humans: Are we fundamentally evil?

 

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Guest Marc Warzecha (The Sketch School) and expert Dr. Penny Spikins (University of York) join Andra to discuss the archeological record, our non-threatening eyebrows, and why we actually are kind of cute and not predetermined to murder each other forever!

 

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Episode 9: Shrooms- will I die if I do them??

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Andra is joined by guest Vinny Tangherlini (ComedySportz) and producer/expert Mervyn Deganos (Adam Ruins Everything, The G Word), to discuss a tiny terror: can I take shrooms and other psychedelic drugs? Topics include the benefits and risks of psilocybin, the health benefits of dogs, and whether or not mushrooms talk to each other.

 

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CW: This episode is about drugs, and is not for children. It does not constitute medical advice.

Flossing: Are dentists in the pocket of big floss!?

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Andra is joined by guest Vinny Tangherlini (ComedySportz) and producer/expert Mervyn Deganos (Adam Ruins Everything, The G Word)) to discuss a tiny terror: do you really need to floss?? Topics include an article Andra read one time saying flossing doesn’t do anything, the exact right kind of floss, and whether or not teeth are bones (the answer WILL surprise you!)

 

 

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Deodorant: Will it give me cancer and melt my brain??

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Andra is joined by guest Vinny Tangherlini (ComedySportz) and producer/expert Mervyn Deganos (Adam Ruins Everything, The G Word) to discuss a tiny terror: deodorant. They cover topics like whether natural deodorant is better, if there's anything to the rumors of risks of altzheimers and cancer, and why you should be glad this podcast doesn’t have smell-o-vision.

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BUGS: Will they kill me and have I hurt their feelings?

Guest Diona Reasonover and expert Dr. Douglas Yanega join Andra to discuss all the ways bugs aren’t actually that scary, all the bugs you can kill with abandon, which bugs are the cutest, and why we probably shouldn’t call them bugs anyway!

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Pharmaceuticals: From Tylenol to Dick Pills

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Andra discusses prescription and over the counter Pharmaceuticals with an anonymous Pharmacist and her brother, Lucas. Topics include anti-depressants, cholesterol medication, over-the-counter supplements, tylenol, and even truck stop boner pills. 

 

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Climate Change: IPCC to Waterworld

Andra discusses Climate Change terror with Adam Conover and expert Miriam Nielsen. Topics include the IPCC report, Andra’s obsession with waterworld, Jeff Bezos looking like an ugly marble, and the fact that Los Angeles actually used to be a wetland!

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Tiny Terror: Lactaid

Have you ever wondered if you can get lactaid poisoning? Because Andra has. Join us for this week's special holiday segment Tiny Terrors and learn what happens to your body when you chug lactaid.

 

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Social Media: Are you ”addicted”??

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(spoiler alert: you're okay!)

Andra and guest Vinny Tangherlini (ComedySportz) talk to expert Dr. Brit Davidson (University of Bath) about their fear that social media is eating their brains. Topics include social media “addiction”, how data about social media usage is collected, and how to have a better relationship with your phone. 

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Disaster Preparedness: Earthquakes, Tornados and scares, oh my!

Andra is joined by guest Jana Schmeiding (Rutherford Falls) and expert Vivian Eason (Thurston County Emergency Management) to discuss how to prepare for disasters. They cover topics like how to make an emergency kit, how to map your neighborhood, and also how terrifying it is to talk to your neighbors.

 

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Jana Schmieding is a Lakxota writer and actor who currently plays Reagan on Rutherford Falls on Peacock. She's on twitter and instagram @janaunplgd and you can find her podcast "Woman of Size" here.

 

Tell Me I’m Ok is produced by Andra Whipple, Mervyn Deganos, and Lucas Whipple. Music by Gail & Tim Whipple.