Isn't Life Curious?

Dec 02 2024 132 ep. 74 mins 198
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Isn't Life Curious? is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by scientist and educator Jason Wilson. The show delves into the complexities and wonders of life on Earth through engaging conversations with a diverse range of guests, including critical thinkers, philosophers, comedians, and everyday people. Each episode offers listeners a chance to explore profound questions about our human experience, making it a perfect listen for those who love to ponder the curious nature of life. Tune in to discover new perspectives on what makes life so uniquely fascinating.

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Metaphysical Mysteries with Philosopher Neil Manson, PhD

Dec 02 2024 80 mins  
Is life really all that special? Or is it just a happy accident that we are here? Neil Manson, PhD is a philosopher and professor of philosophy specialized in tackling these very questions. An expert on philosophy of science and philosophy of religion, Dr. Manson and I dive down a metaphysical wormhole to explore the ways humans have tried to wrestle with our place in the unive

Cannabis Testing Gone Wrong? (IV) feat. Kyle Boyar

Nov 04 2024 78 mins  
Do we even test for the right things? Now that medical and adult-use cannabis programs have been around for some time, and with them mandated lab testing of products – we have a lot of data that we can begin to review in order to assess how well we are managing the quality of cannabis in the market. In this episode we are joined by microbiologist and analytical technol

Cannabis Testing Gone Wrong? (Part III) feat. Dr. Josh Swider of Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs

Nov 04 2024 73 mins  
Continuing our series on the issues facing the Cannabis testing industry, we sit down with Josh Swider of Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs to discuss the ways that he and his lab have felt the effects of potency inflation and lab shopping over the past several years. One by one Josh has watched clients disappear after complaints that his THC potency numbers were not high enough com

Cannabis Testing Gone Wrong (II) feat. Josh Smith of Therapeutic Health Choice Labs

Nov 04 2024 135 mins  
In this extended 2+ hour episode, Josh Smith of Therapeutic Health Choice, an analytical lab based out of Michigan, takes us on a deep dive into his experiences of Cannabis testing fraud as we explore some potential ways to fix issues like lab shopping and bring scientific integrity back to the cannabis industry. About Josh: Josh Smith is a seasoned biotech executive with a

Cannabis Testing Gone Wrong (Part I) with Yasha Kahn of MCR Labs

Oct 28 2024 75 mins  
This is the first of a series of conversations with lab owners and industry experts revolving around the topic of fraud, mismanagement, and poor regulations facing Cannabis testing labs. With issues ranging from THC potency inflation, under-reporting of contaminants, perverse incentive structures promoted by regulations, market manipulation, and more – this series dives deep int

Why Does My Weed Smell Like Cheese? and Other Funky Mysteries with Twinkle Paryani of Abstrax Tech

Oct 01 2024 88 mins  
There is no doubt that when it comes to aroma, the Cannabis plant is LOUD. Depending on the variety, a host of smells can be found in Cannabis ranging from the sweet and floral to the funky, gassy, savory, and beyond. Chemist Twinkle Paryani has been trying to understand the chemistry behind the spectrum of aromas found in Cannabis and recently unearthed some interesting findings.

Comedian Rodney Norman Explores the Mysteries of the Universe

Sep 19 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we join comedian and social media sensation Rodney Norman to talk about the meaning of life and what exactly he finds so funny about it all. Throughout the conversation we are joined by some of Rodney’s friends including Leonard, the World’s Worst Motivational Speaker, to unpack some of their most profound insights about what it means t

9+ Hour Extraction Deep Dive w/ Murphy Murri (CAC Sessions)

Sep 16 2024 552 mins  
Session Time Stamps 2:17 – Extraction Basics, Hydrocarbon Safety (2019) 1:35:18 – Remediation, CRC, Chromatography (2021) 3:17:16 – State of Industry in 2022, Medusa Stones, Gas Quality 5:40:33 – Lecture: Extraction Fundamentals (2021) 7:38:06 – Lecture: “Liquid Diamonds” and Product Terminology (2024) Turn a long d

Steven Novella MD Provides a Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe

Aug 30 2024 83 mins  
​To kick off the new show, I wanted to re-release my conversation with Dr. Steven Novella, most famously known as the producer and host of The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Podcast and author of The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe book. Dr. Novella is a neurologist and professor at Yale School of Medicine and an advocate of the skepticism movement. In our conversat

The CAC Podcast is Now “Isn’t Life Curious?”

Aug 29 2024 3 mins  
The Curious About Cannabis Podcast is now a show on the Isn’t Life Curious? network. Isn’t Life Curious? continues the curious quest of biologist and science educator Jason Wilson, MS as he delves into the complexities and wonders of life on Earth through engaging conversations with a diverse range of guests, including critical thinkers, philosophers, comedians, and ev