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#181 - Robert Gatenby, M.D.: Viewing cancer through an evolutionary lens and why this offers a radically different approach to treatment
2021/10/25
14 chapters

Robert (Bob) Gatenby is a radiologist who specializes in exploring theoretical and experimental mode

#180 - AMA #28: All things testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy
2021/10/18

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob discuss all things related to testosterone: w

#179 - Jeremy Loenneke, Ph.D.: The science of blood flow restriction—benefits, uses, and what it teaches us about the relationship between muscle size and strength
2021/10/11
14 chapters

Jeremy Loenneke has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, a Master’s in nutrition and exercise, and is cur

#178 - Lance Armstrong: The rise, fall, and growth of a cycling legend
2021/10/4
18 chapters

Lance Armstrong is a legendary figure in professional cycling having won seven consecutive Tour de F

#177 - Steven Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D.: The development of cancer immunotherapy and its promise for treating advanced cancers
2021/9/27
16 chapters

Steve Rosenberg is the Chief of Surgery at the National Cancer Institute, a position he has held con

#176 - AMA #27: The importance of muscle mass, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness for longevity
2021/9/20
10 chapters

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob discuss the longevity benefits from greater c

#175 - Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.: The biology of aging, rapamycin, and other interventions that target the aging process
2021/9/13
17 chapters

Matt Kaeberlein is globally recognized for his research on the biology of aging and is a previous gu

#174 - Lawrence Wright: The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: reflections on how they happened, and lessons learned and not learned
2021/9/6
17 chapters

Lawrence Wright is the author of The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 which won the 200

#173 - AMA #26: Continuous glucose monitors, zone 2 training, and a framework for interventions
2021/8/23
13 chapters

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob answer numerous follow-up questions to recent

#172 - Esther Perel: The effects of trauma, the role of narratives in shaping our worldview, and why we need to accept uncomfortable emotions
2021/8/16
15 chapters

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author who is an expert on modern

#171 - Steve Austad, Ph.D.: The landscape of longevity science: making sense of caloric restriction, biomarkers of aging, and possible geroprotective molecules
2021/8/9
15 chapters

Steve Austad is a distinguished professor of biology at the University of Alabama and director of on

#170 - AMA #25: Navigating the complexities and nuances of cancer screening
2021/7/26
9 chapters

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob dive deep into cancer screening, including wh

#169 - Katherine Eban: COVID-19 Lab Leak: Examining all sides of the debate and discussing barriers to a full investigation
2021/7/19
8 chapters

  Katherine Eban is an award-winning investigative journalist who previously appeared on The Dr

#168 - Hugh Jackman: Reflections on acting, identity, personal transformation, and the significance of being Wolverine
2021/7/12
13 chapters

Hugh Jackman is an award-winning actor and an overall fascinating and introspective individual. In t

#167 - Gary Taubes: Bad science and challenging the conventional wisdom of obesity
2021/6/28
17 chapters

Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and a best-selling author. In this pod

#166 - Patricia Corby, D.D.S.: Importance of oral health, best hygiene practices, and the relationship between poor oral health and systemic disease
2021/6/21
15 chapters

Dr. Patricia Corby is Associate Professor of Oral Medicine and Associate Dean of Translational Resea

#165 - AMA #24: Deep dive into blood glucose: why it matters, important metrics to track, and superior insights from a CGM
2021/6/14
11 chapters

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob dive deep into blood glucose and why it mat

#164 - Amanda Smith, M.D.: Diagnosing, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease, and what we can all learn from patients with dementia
2021/6/7
12 chapters

Amanda Grant Smith is a geriatric psychiatrist with decades of experience treating patients with de

#163 - Layne Norton, Ph.D.: Building muscle, losing fat, and the importance of resistance training
2021/5/24
15 chapters

Layne Norton is a physique coach, a natural professional bodybuilder and powerlifter, and holds a P

#162 - Sarah Hallberg, D.O., M.S.: Challenging the status quo of treating metabolic disease, and a personal journey through a grim cancer diagnosis
2021/5/17
13 chapters

Sarah Hallberg is the Medical Director at Virta Health and a physician who has spent nearly two dec