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Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

Robert Sapolsky · Science · EN

This podcast features Dr. Robert Sapolsky and his offspring answering listener questions on a wide array of topics, including his research, fieldwork, books, and current events. The format is conversational, making it accessible to anyone interested in science, biology, and human behavior.

125
Episodes
59
Guests

Notable Guests

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Animal Grief 1x
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Bio of Religion 1x
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Animal Racism 1x
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Anorexia Nervosa 1x
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Big Bang 1x
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Animal Politics 1x
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Bipolar Disorder 1x
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Bodily Secretions 1x
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Brain Exercise 1x
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Brain Size 1x
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Chemo Brain 1x
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Cost of Ambition 1x
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Cute Aggression 1x
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Against Empathy 1x

Recent Episodes

Aug 27, 2026 · 00:29:51
Neurobiological differences between introversion and extroversion may be inaccurate.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:29:51
Aug 13, 2026 · 00:33:33
Discussed pseudoscience and conspiracy theories, offering advice on engaging with believers.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:33:33
Aug 6, 2026 · 00:37:14
Autoimmunity, stress, and glucocorticoids are linked, impacting the immune system's function.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:37:14
Jul 30, 2026 · 00:28:35
Discussed the potential dangers and functions of mirror cells in the brain.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:28:35
Jul 23, 2026 · 00:34:53
Peptides are discussed regarding their effectiveness for muscle growth and strength.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:34:53
Jul 16, 2026 · 00:37:22
Explores amygdala processing of biracial and intersectional identities.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:37:22
Jul 9, 2026 · 00:35:34
Debates the possibility of humans evolving into distinct subspecies.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:35:34
Jul 2, 2026 · 00:37:12
Moral scrupulosity OCD may stem from intergenerational trauma, using the Armenian Genocide as an example.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:37:12
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:37:39
Explores the current research and understanding of plant intelligence.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:37:39
Jun 18, 2026 · 00:32:05
Discusses Marchetti's Constant, explaining patterns in human commuting behavior.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:32:05
Jun 11, 2026 · 00:37:37
Examines why stress causes some individuals to eat more and others to eat less.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:37:37
Jun 4, 2026 · 00:33:20
Differences between Bipolar I and II clarified.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:33:20
May 28, 2026 · 00:38:53
Acquired Savant Syndrome explained.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:38:53
May 21, 2026 · 00:31:57
Women's enhanced color perception debated.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:31:57
May 14, 2026 · 00:43:13
Discussed the evolutionary reasons for human handedness and its presence in other species.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:43:13
May 7, 2026 · 00:26:38
Discussed if parenting influences sexual orientation, exploring biological and environmental factors.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:26:38
Apr 30, 2026 · 00:47:27
Discussing Robert Trivers' work on reciprocal altruism and parent-offspring conflict.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:47:27
Apr 23, 2026 · 00:33:11
Discusses the disappearance of the Bubonic Plague and its potential causes.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:33:11
Apr 16, 2026 · 00:31:01
A specific mushroom causes a unique hallucination, unlike others.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:31:01
Apr 9, 2026 · 00:27:13
Discusses the validity of the White/Great Replacement Theory.
Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
00:27:13

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