Brain Cookies: Recent Episodes
Joseph Horton
A twice-a-week informational podcast hosted by three siblings who like to argue and discuss the facts and questions that pester their daily existence.
Anna and Joseph talk about the history of America's favorite food and the evolution of modern board games.
Abigail discusses the delicate process of accepting and giving a genuine compliment, while Joseph explores different approaches and misconceptions about meditation.
Anna and Joseph talk about the process of making and distributing movies in the US and 19 ways to improve the strength of your memory.
Anna, Joseph and Abigail talk about how chocolate is made, how walking is good for you, and why Aspertame might not be as bad for you as you think.
Anna and Joseph discuss the benefits of learning an instrument and tips and tricks for acing your next job interview.
Anna and Joseph discuss the interesting life of Alfred Hitchcock and the lies involved with the Self-improvement industry. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvEuJLMQLQg&list=PLUgMNrTawpRDayLYP3GaOTlEquQNB1wyR&index=2&t=0s, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/01/15/improving-ourselves-to-death, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Alfred-Hitchcock-on-film-production-1989444
Joseph and Abigail discuss the mental stretching it takes to become a Chess Grandmaster, and the physical stretching it takes to have gauges.
Joseph and Anna discuss the topic of learning a language and also how to grow you memorizing ability.
Joseph tackles the subject of mood elevating foods while Abigail commiserates with college students and offers coping mechanisms for academic stress.
Joseph lists some books to read while in quarantine and Anna talks about changes in how speak and how the internet has influenced language.
Anna and Joseph discuss the increase in screen usage and how reading books benefits your brain.
Abigail and Joseph talk about intermittent fasting and vegetarianism for health, and all the pros and cons of each one.
Joseph and Anna talk about a project you can do during quarantine as well as how to stay fit with out a gym.