Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner

Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner

Music. Emotion. Brain waves. Whale songs. Toadfish. Distant moons. Loud apes. And why it’s worth it to practice piano. Brilliant and warm musician and assistant professor at Albuquerque's University of New Mexico, Dr. David Bashwiner is a theoretical, neuro- and biomusicologist. Settling into his office (with a baby grand) we covered everything from bird songs to aquatic echolocation, how scales work, major vs. minor keys and their impact on the brain, music therapies, white noise, binaural beats, mole crickets, fandom as identity, spider guitar strings, Baby Mozart, so-called perfect pitch, and so much more. Stay tuned for a bonus episode hosted by Podmother Jarrett Sleeper about getting more creative musically. Go bang on something. Hard.  Visit Dr. Bashwiner’s website [https://www.davidbashwiner.com/] and follow him on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IBuiIQ4AAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to APS International High School [https://aihs.aps.edu/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomusicology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Mnemonology (MEMORY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology], Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology], Ornithology (BIRDS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley], Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mantodeology], Primatology (APES & MONKEYS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/primatology], Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/misophonology], Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd], Funology (YES, FUN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/funology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda

Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become your favorite cnidariologist. Catch up with Dr. Shayle Matsuda’s work at the Shedd Aquarium’s Center for Conservation and Research [https://www.sheddaquarium.org/about-shedd/leadership/research-experts] Shayle's blog post about coral spawning [https://thehydro.us/blog-3060/2018/7/11/coral-spawning-a-race-against-time] Donations went to paepaeoheeia.org [https://paepaeoheeia.org/about-us/] and pointfoundation.org [http://pointfoundation.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Pride Month: Guests to Know and Love [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pridemonth], Oceanology (OCEANS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology], Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zoohoplology], FIELD TRIP: A Hawaiian Breadfruit Rev'ULUtion [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/breadfruit], Climate Fervorology (ECO-ADVOCACY WITHOUT IT BEING A BUMMER [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/climatefervorology], Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology], Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology], Macrophycology (SEAWEED) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/macrophycology], Biomineralogy (SHELLS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy], Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nudibranchology], Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/echinology], Medusology (JELLYFISH) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology], Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cheloniology], Selachimorphology (SHARKS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology], Teuthology (SQUIDS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthology], Carcinology (CRABS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carcinology], Ichthyology (FISHES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Jarrett Sleeper [http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper] of MindJam Media [http://www.mindjammedia.com/], Steven Ray Morris [https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris], Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe

DADS. What makes a good one? What if you had a bad one? And how can fatherhood turn the tides on toxic masculinity? Also: diapers. The brilliant USC research psychologist,  fatherhood expert, and thus Paternologist Dr. Darby Saxbe covers everything from prehistoric family systems to social media expectations as we chat about male hormones during and after pregnancy, division of labor, dad bods, gorillas, TV dads, seahorses, trans dads, oxytocin, gender reveals, and how it truly takes a community to raise a kid. Her brand new book is  “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives,” and it’s great reading for anyone who was the result of a sperm and egg. Including frogs. Visit Dr. Saxbe’s website [https://www.darbysaxbe.com/] and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/darbysaxbephd/?hl=en], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/darbysaxbe.bsky.social], Substack [https://darbysaxbe.substack.com/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@darbysaxbephd] Buy her book, Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives [https://www.darbysaxbe.com/dadbrain] A donation went to Homeboy Industries [https://homeboyindustries.org/] Zach Bogart [https://zachbogart.com/]’s “Oh hey” cataloguer site ohheyitsthe.site [https://ohheyitsthe.site/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/paternology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Pride Month: Guests to Know and Love [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pridemonth], Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genealogy], Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology], Evolutionary Biology (DARWINISM) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/evolutionary-biology], Trolleyology (MORAL DILEMMAS + THE TROLLEY PROBLEM) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trolleyology], Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/personalitypsychology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuroendocrinology], Sexology (SEX) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology], Biogerontology (AGING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology], Mammalogy (MAMMALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy], Dasyurology (TASMANIAN DEVILS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dasyurology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner

Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it’s really important for our mental health. Dr. Dacher Keltner, the legendary UC Berkeley psychology professor, author, and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, lent us some time to chat about his research into what makes us feel awe, and how that sense of vastness can make our lives and relationships richer. From spending some time under starry skies, to walking past ancient ruins, to listening to a favorite song, these big and little moments can help us feel smaller in the best way. Also: hop into a mosh pit.  Visit Dr. Keltner’s website [https://www.dacherkeltner.com/] Buy his book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/awe-the-new-science-of-everyday-wonder-and-how-it-can-transform-your-life-dacher-keltner/92627722b0d00a9e?ean=9781984879707&next=t] or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Science-Everyday-Wonder-Transform/dp/1984879685/] Listen to his series, Cities of Awe [https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/cities_of_awe_the_science_of_happiness], on the Science of Happiness podcast A donation went to the Bay Area Freedom Collective [https://www.collectivefreedom.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/awepsychology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/psychedeliology], Museology (MUSEUMS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/museology], Fanthropology (FANDOM) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology], FIELD TRIP: I Chase the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eclipse], FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripnhm] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enology Part 2 (HOW TO MAKE WINE) with Tara Gomez & Mireia Taribó

Wineries vs. vineyards. Metal vs. oak. DIY wine. Carbonic fermentation situations? Enologists  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó – co-owners of the boutique California winery Camins2Dreams – join us to chat about how grapes are harvested, why some are juiced with the stems, Indigenous perspectives on wine making, weird balloon chambers, wooden teabags, labcoat envy, tips for making your own wines, how they met and the surprising story of how they became a married duo in life and work. This couple needs a rom-com made in their honor. Raise a glass. Visit Tara and Mireia’s winery, Camins 2 Dreams [https://camins2dreams.com/] Follow Camins 2 Dreams on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camins2dreams/] A donation went to House of Pride & Equality [https://www.houseofprideandequality.org/] Other episodes you may enjoy: Zymology (BEER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology], Mixology (COCKTAILS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mixology], Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ciderology], Pomology (APPLES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pomology], Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coffeeology], Fromology (CHEESE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fromology], Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology], Food Anthropology (FEASTS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology], Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology], Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology], Melittology (BEES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology], Gustology (TASTE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gustology], Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disgustology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.