Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? As it turns out, the roots of sports run deep. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the evolutionary, tribal and neurological reasons to cheer on the Cornish Hens against the Fighting Cloacae.

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Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? As it turns out, the roots of sports run deep. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the evolutionary, tribal and neurological reasons to cheer on the Cornish Hens against the Fighting Cloacae. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? As it turns out, the roots of sports run deep. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the evolutionary, tribal and neurological reasons to cheer on the Cornish Hens against the Fighting Cloacae.

The Science of Sports Fandom

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics&hellip;

Crab Bag, Part 2: It’s Raining Crabs (Hallelujah)

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Squirrel Girl from Marvel Comics…

In this episode of STBYM&rsquo;s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Squirrel Girl from Marvel Comics&hellip;

The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Squirrel Girl 

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Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town

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The Science of Sports Fandom

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