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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2021 · 17 MIN

S6 E42: Jonathan Balcombe, Steven Johnson, and Michael Easter

from This Is the Author · host Penguin Random House Audio

S6 E42: In this episode, meet biologist Jonathan Balcombe, author and PBS host Steven Johnson, and journalist Michael Easter. This is an episode for curious minds: discover the essential role flies (yes, flies) play in our ecosystem, the reasons behind why we're living longer, and how to leverage the power of discomfort to improve health and happiness. Plus, hear what it was like for these inquisitive authors to record their audiobooks. Super Fly by Jonathan Balcombe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/606176/super-fly/ Extra Life by Steven Johnson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/594501/extra-life/ The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/634446/the-comfort-crisis/

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