Ep. 284: Things Humans Most Take for Granted
What are the key traits of being human, that separate us from the animals? Which of those traits do we most take for granted?
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Nov 15
THE BOOK BUSTER #14: Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There by Tali Sharot and Cass R. Sunstein
Dr. Buster reviews "Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There"Â by Tali Sharot and Cass R. Sunstein.
Oct 22
Ep. 280: Most Popular Pet Halloween Costumes
Nick Emel guesses Dr. Buster's list of the Top 10 Most Purchased Pet Halloween Costumes of last year.
Oct 17
THE BOOK BUSTER #13: The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Dr. Buster's quick-but-honest review of "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell.
Oct 8
Ep. 278: What Women Want in a Romantic Partner
Nick and Buster reveal the Top 5 Personality Traits Women Want in a long-term relationship partner, followed by the Top 5 Physical Traits.
Sep 20
THE BOOK BUSTER #12: Magic Pill by Johann Hari
Dr. Buster reviews "Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs" by Johann Hari
Sep 4
Ep. 274: Olympic Sports with the Most U.S. Medal Winners
What are the most decorated sports for U.S athletes at the Olympics? Here's the Top 15 Olympic Sports with the most U.S.-won Olympic Medals.
Aug 23
+ BONUS #68 - ANIMORPHS: Franchise History, Plot Review, Book Cover Reactions
Nick Emel and Dr. Buster take a long-requested deep dive into the Animorphs young adult book franchise!
Aug 16
THE BOOK BUSTER #11: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
Dr. Buster reviews Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara.
Aug 7
Ep. 270: Most Visited National Parks in America
Yellowstone. Grand Canyon. Arches. Which national park has more visitors per year than any other? Here are the Top 10.
Jul 19
THE BOOK BUSTER #10: Ethics in the Real World by Peter Singer
Dr. Buster reviews Ethics in the Real World: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter by Peter Singer.
Jun 21
THE BOOK BUSTER #9: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
Dr. Buster reviews Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee.
Jun 19
Ep. 265: Best Selling Over-the-Counter Medications
The Top 10 Best-Selling Over-the-Counter Medications, categorized by the ailment they treat and ranked by annual U.S. revenue.
May 29
Ep. 262: Most Common Bad Habits
Nail-biting. Staying up too late. Overeating. What is the most common bad habit among your fellow humans?
May 17
THE BOOK BUSTER #8: Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Alter
Dr. Buster (a real-life psychologist) reviews and recommends a new book every episode in 10 minutes or less.
May 1
Ep. 258: Largest Land Animals in North America
Dr. Buster and Nick Emel discuss the Top 10 Largest Land Animals in North America, ranked by the high-end of their average weight.
Apr 19
THE BOOK BUSTER #7: The Status Game by Will Storr
The Book Buster is a 10ish Pod+ exclusive podcast, available only for members at the "Hot Dog Analyst" tier or higher.
Mar 15
THE BOOK BUSTER #6: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
The Book Buster is a 10ish Pod+ exclusive podcast, available only for members at the "Hot Dog Analyst" tier or higher.
Mar 13
Ep. 253: Most Common Porn Searches of 2023
Nick Emel and Dr. Buster dive deep into the weird-but-fascinating world of porn with the Top 15 Most Common Searches on PornHub last year.
Feb 16
THE BOOK BUSTER #5: Quiet by Susan Cain
The Book Buster is a 10ish Pod+ exclusive podcast, available only for members at the "Hot Dog Analyst" tier or higher.
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