FULL EPISODE: Feelings As Facts (Or Not) - October 1, 2025

Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins David as the show's technical producer Adam Karch drops in sharing a strange dream he had about Tony. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: NASA's stunning discovery is the best evidence yet for life on mars; and Ice is more flexible than you think according to a new study. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David discuss ways not to act upon your turbulent moods. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms chats about: Cybersecurity month; How cyber threats have 'never been worse' from 'axis of cyber evil' states; and Why cybercriminals are going after smaller targets. Freelance writer Ashley Probst explains how to successfully solo travel. Travel journalist Tim Graham shares his 3-3-1 rule for perfect trip planning. Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Michael Varnum⁠ reveals that ⁠sisters often display more aggression than brothers toward their siblings⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Tony Five & Adam Karch (10:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:50) Francis Syms (49:50) Ashley Probst (59:50) Tim Graham (1:09:50) Dr. Michael Varnum (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices