Joy Reid gets fired from MSNBC and Lester Holt quits NBC so the guys discuss their thoughts on where mainstream media goes as it has already made some major moves in 2025. The guys then briefly discuss Germany's election results and how American politics might have had some influence on how well their Germany-first right wing political party did ov…

On this episode we're joined by British neurologist Adam Zeman. Adam is most known for his pioneering work that led to the development and on-going refinement of the condition known as aphantasia–the inability to visualize inside our minds eye. In this conversation with Adam, we explore what we know about this condition. How common is it? What evid…

In this episode of Talking Apes, we sit down with Mary Ford, Senior Director of Roots & Shoots USA, the Jane Goodall Institute’s global youth program. Mary shares the inspiring origins of Roots & Shoots—how a conversation on Jane Goodall’s porch in Tanzania sparked a movement that now empowers young changemakers in over 70 countries. We explore how…

DOGE continues to find more ineffiency throughout the goverment and Trump's poll numbers reflect the American public's approval of his job so far. The apes discuss why the left's reactions and disapproval of Trump are proving to be a non factor for the people and why it is bordeline hypocritical given the last administration's approach with america…

On this episode, I’m joined by Nick Enfield, a linguistic anthropologist at the University of Sydney. We discuss Nick’s journey into the field of linguistic anthropology, the significance of multilingualism, how language affects our cognition, and how language serves as a tool for social coordination. We particularly focus on an idea that’s at the …

The Superbowl has shown that there has been a massive culture shift. From the embrace of Trump and booing of Taylor Swift to the Superbowl Halftime, the guys give their thoughts on all of it. Then the guys discuss how DOGE has further exposed the goverment's ineffiency and how it has led to the dismantling of USAID. Finally, the apes give their tho…

Today I’m joined by professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota, Colin DeYoung. Amongst his varied interests, Colin is perhaps most well known for his pioneering work in the field of personality neuroscience, having developed what is known as the Cybernetic Big Five Theory of personality. For those who may not be familiar, the Big 5 pers…

Why are chimpanzees in Uganda scooping up bat guano and eating it? This strange behavior, captured on trail cameras and observed over 800 times in a single year, is the fascinating centerpiece of our latest episode with disease ecologist Dr. Tony Goldberg. Tony explains how this bizarre dietary shift is linked to mineral deficiencies in the chimps’…

DOGE finds that 94% of federal workers in D.C. are working from home. The apes give their thoughts after that shocking statistic reveal. Then the guys give their thoughts on Aba from Aba & Preach coming out with a video denouncing influencer Destiny. This comes after Destiny is in hot water for filming himself having sex with other women without th…

For this episode, I’m joined by Princeton professor of psychology and neuroscience, Michael Graziano. The particular goal of this conversation was an exploration of Michael’s theory of consciousness, known as the Attention Schema Theory. This is Michael’s attempt to do away with what he sees as more magical explanations of consciousness by groundin…

As Donald Trump completes his first week in office you can see how culture is changing. Liberal parents are clashing with their MAGA kids. The Apes give their thoughts on this cultural moment and believe this is why Marco Rubio being unanimously confirmed as Secretary of State shows the country is moving way to the right.…

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Trump is finally back, the guys talk about inauguration day and what they think will be Trump's first order of business. Then the guys discuss a John Doyle YouTube video titled "Responding to My Twitter Beef with Vivek Ramaswamy," where he basically makes a case for the woke right. The guys give their thoughts on the video and discuss what might de…

On the Joe Rogan Pocast Mark Zuckerberg was very critical of Joe Biden's administration and how they constantly tried to micro-manage what should be fact-checked on Facebook going as far calling his staff and yelling at them. Furthemore, Zuckerberg said that masculine energy is needed and it would be a good thing if a culture celebrated aggression …

Sam Hyde posted a 46 minute response to Elon Musk on the H-1B visa debacle where he goes in even on Vivek Ramaswamy. The guys break down some of the main points from the video and share their thoughts on it. Then the guys discuss Musk's algorithm changes on X due to some of the backlash he received.Kirjoittanut Audio Apes

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy think that the H-1B visa program can help bring in some of the world's best talent into America but this is causing a riff between the MAGA movement and the Trump administration. The guys give their thoughts on what seems to be a big divide in the party. Then the guys discuss their thoughts on the year 2024 and what th…

Companies like Walmart and Toyota are rolling back their DEI initiatives while Disney removes a transgender character from one of their streaming shows. The guys have a discussion on how Trump's victory has made these situations possible. Then the guys talk about Bitcoin's meteoric rise and whether or not it is a good investment for the future.…

Who’s your friend when things get tough? Apparently, it’s this nightmare fuel of a 60s TV show that has haunted Scott and Matt for most of their lives. Beloved by both their mums (who, coincidentally, are both named Donna—though that’s probably not relevant), H.R. Pufnstuf was a wacky fantasy “children’s” TV show that Matt and Scott were subjected …

Kendrick Lamar disses Andrew Schulz on his latest album and the comedian responds back. The guys discuss this beef between the both of them and what they think about it. Then the guys discuss a new film that's generating an Oscar buzz called "Conclave" because the surprise ending proved to be very controversial.…

This week on Talking Apes, we’re entering the personal world of gorillas and a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to their stories: Beth Armstrong. As a former gorilla keeper at the Columbus Zoo, Beth’s career spans from revolutionizing gorilla care in zoos to advocating for conservation in the wild. She brings decades of experience, wisdo…

Today I’m joined by writer, poet, farmer, and religious scholar, Brendan Graham Dempsey. In this episode, we go over the ideas covered in Brendan’s newest publication, A Universal Learning Process, which is part of his largest series entitled The Evolution of Meaning. This conversation is ultimately an exploration of the field known as complexity s…

Today I’m joined by Dartmouth social neuroscientist, Mark Thornton. I was drawn to Mark due to my interest in work he did with Princeton's Diana Tamir around what is known as the MAPP–the Multilayer Atlas of Person Prediction. As the name suggests, this MAPP attempts to combine the many social theories that have been developed over scientific histo…

Barack Obama has his first post election speech and his body language says he is rattled after November's presidential race outcome. The guys speak about this and why it speaks on how lose the left is at the moment. Then the give their thoughts about the murder of the United Healthcare CEO and why so many people seem to be happy about it.…

Talking Apes wraps up 2024 in a big fun way! Kevin (Proximus Caesar) Durand and Bobby (Cornelius) Porter leave video messages. We tally up the final box office results of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as well as go over the recent sequel news. We had to talk about South Carolina’s inadvertent live production of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. H…

Growing Up Chimp: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and the Mystery of Puberty What does it really mean to grow up? For chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, the journey from infancy to adulthood is as complex, awkward, and revealing as our own. In the latest episode of Talking Apes, primatologist Dr. Kris Sabbi takes us deep into the lives of juve…

The Apes discuss Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. Then the guys give their thoughts on what Kamala Harris Campaign Staffers thought about their campaign against Trump and why they lost even though they thought her strategy was "flawless."Kirjoittanut Audio Apes

Single women are turning to the 4B feminist protest movement after Donald Trump won the presidential election. K. Cartoon goes over what he thinks of this movement and whether or not it will grow in the near future.Kirjoittanut Audio Apes

The Apes discuss President Trump's cabinet picks & what it says about this second term. Then the guys talk about how almost overnight Trump has gotten overwhelming love from the people to the point that even sports players are doing his dance to celebrate. Finally, the guys talk about how lost the Democrats look right now and how they are slowly tr…

Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States of America in a landslide victory, making it the biggest political comeback in the history of politics. The guys discuss election night, the polls, the political pundits on both sides and where the Democrats stand and what direction they might be going now that they have been completely rejected…

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have observed a male orangutan, Rakus, using plants as medicine—a first-ever recording of a wild animal self-medicating for wound care. This unique behavior was spotted in the jungle, where Rakus chewed the stem and leaves of a plant known for its anti-inflammatory properties and applied it to his injured c…

Today we're joined by social psychologist, Sheldon Solomon. Currently based out of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, Sheldon has spent roughly 40 years as one of the world’s leading researchers of death. Alongside his colleagues Jeff Greenberg and Tom Pyszczynski, Sheldon established the Terror Management Theory, a rigorous body of scientif…

Election day is here, who will be the victor? The Apes discuss their final thoughts on the election and who they think will win.Kirjoittanut Audio Apes

In this episode, we discuss the medical oddities and mishaps of ourselves and people we know! Then, a story unfolds about family, pride, sexism and war. Will two brothers be able to settle their differences before national destruction? Will this woman ever get her baby out? Will we ever know what happened with this strange boneless man?! Tune in th…