FULL EPISODE: Wave to Your Mind on Music - April 21, 2026

Economics professor Eric Kam⁠⁠ and David state their opinion of the story of retired teachers in their 30s who live on cruise ships full-time for a little over $10,000 a year. Motivated by Nicole Kidman revealing her surprising new career path, death doula Darnell Lamont Walker talks about the specifics of the job. (Check out Darnell's book Never Can Say Goodbye here.) Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke⁠ joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and discusses some of the conspiracy theories people have been coming up with over the Artemis II moon mission. (Check out Nathan's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Cognitive science researcher Riesa Cassano-Coleman says how your brain might understand music theory better than you think, regardless of any formal training. Sylvain Charlebois⁠⁠⁠ – host of ⁠⁠⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠⁠⁠ – explains how ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks. Social work professor Leah Hamilton reveals how guaranteed income improved artists' finances and fostered innovation. Psychology professor Cédric Cortial outlines why thinking hard feels bad, and the emotional root of deliberation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Eric Kam (10:00) Darnell Lamont Walker (20:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (30:00) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:50) Riesa Cassano-Coleman (49:50) Sylvain Charlebois (59:50) Leah Hamilton (1:09:50) Cédric Cortial (1:19:02) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices