The Station Wagon Podcast: Exploring Mindfulness and Sibling Rivalry

Give it up for History and Science! Siblings Marc Shecter and Julie Kinn discuss the science and history of the things we take for granted. Then they give up the episode's special topic for a couple of weeks and tell you how it goes! This is a podcast about being mindful, social experimentation, and self-improvement (hopefully).

Ep 50: Self-affirmation 05/04/2019

Ep 50: Self-affirmation After a long break, Marc and Julie are back with lots of nice stuff to say to themselves. Grab your mirror, and enjoy this ep all about the science and history of self-affirmation! Be Social Leave us feedback on (or wherever). Join the discussion in our . Tweet at us Credits This episode was recorded in and , and produced at Shiny Object studios using . All research by Julie and Marc; all opinions are our own. Our music, “Modern Problems” is by Give Send your cash to or one of the other great organizations devoted to providing quality care to all! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/9654461

Ep 49: Mirrors 02/03/2019

Ep 49: Mirrors Don't take your reflection for granted. Learn about the history and science of looking in mirrors and what happens when we (tried to) give them up for a couple of weeks. Be Social Leave us feedback on (or wherever). Join the discussion in our . Tweet at us Credits This episode was recorded in and , and produced at Shiny Object studios using . All research by Julie and Marc; all opinions are our own. Our music, “Modern Problems” is by Give Send your cash to or one of the other great organizations devoted to providing quality care to all! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/8506340

Ep 48: Food Variety 01/12/2019

Ep 48: Food Variety How many varieties of Doritos do we actually need? What happens when we give up food variety? Learn the science and history of diet variation and follow along for Marc and Julie's experiment! Please note: This is the episode in which we go for a more organic, less-edited feel. I.e, Hear Marc make lots of notes to himself about editing, which Julie deliberately ignores because she got to edit this one [insert evil laughing]. Be Social Leave us feedback on (or wherever). Join the discussion in our . Tweet at us Credits This episode was recorded in and , and produced at Shiny Object studios using . All research by Julie and Marc; all opinions are our own. Our music, “Modern Problems” is by /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/8231117

Introduction to the Station Wagon Podcast 12/20/2018

Introduction to the Station Wagon Podcast Siblings and Dr. give you the science and history of the things in life we take for granted. After taking a closer look, they change their behavior for a couple of weeks and tell you how it goes! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/7984463

Ep 47: Pop Music 12/07/2018

Ep 47: Pop Music "Pop music is not a threatening style of music." -- Joan Jett. That's good to know since we are only listening to pop music and not our usual mix. Spoiler alert -- one of us like this, one of us didn't. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/7668296

Ep 46: Sleep Deprivation 11/09/2018

Ep 46: Sleep Deprivation How much sleep do we actually need? We dive into the science and history of sleep, and then try to reduce our sleep for a couple of weeks to see how bad it really is. Learn more about insomnia, sleep apneas, and all sorts of sleep disorders and treatments/tips for adults and kids from actual experts on the (made for the military, but good for everyone!). Be Social Leave us feedback on . Join the discussion in our . Credits This episode was recorded in and , and produced at Shiny Object studios using . All research by Julie and Marc; all opinions are our own. Our music, “Modern Problems” is by Thank you’s Huge thanks to our listeners whose enthusiasm keeps us going! And to our spouses, children, and friends for putting up with us giving us feedback and contributing to the betterment of our show. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/7503632

Ep 45: Gossip 09/08/2018

Ep 45: Gossip We become much better people by giving up gossip. Sort of. Tune in to learn all about the science and history of gossip and why giving it up is probably not a great idea. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/7020863

Bonus: Marc Gives Julie Advice 08/03/2018

Bonus: Marc Gives Julie Advice Julie seeks advice from Marc on how to handle people who are seriously into medical treatments that have no scientific backing. Spoiler: he's not very helpful. Weigh in with your own recommendations on or . Please! We seriously need all the help we can get! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6886136

Ep 44: Cash vs. Credit 07/26/2018

Ep 44: Cash vs. Credit When is cash better than credit, and vice versa? Learn the history and science of how we pay for stuff, and find out what happens when we give up credit and virtual payments. Featuring guest star, "Olaf" and commercial break from . /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6854170

Ep 43: Photography and Taking Pictures 07/09/2018

Ep 43: Photography and Taking Pictures We dig deep into the reasons why modern Westerners take pictures, and we find out what happens when we give up photography for a couple of weeks. Spoiler alert: Pebbles was the real victim of this experiment. Commercial Break: #science #history #podernfamily /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6787921

Bonus: Cheesy Clickbait Evaluation 06/24/2018

Bonus: Cheesy Clickbait Evaluation Join us for a minisode in which we dig into the research behind some delicious clickbait! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6739044

Ep 42: Dreams and Dream Interpretation 06/19/2018

Ep 42: Dreams and Dream Interpretation It's a battle of the siblings: thinks dream interpretation is enlightening, and thinks it's cow dung. Spoiler alert: Julie's right. And cooler. And smells better. And is in charge of "show notes" this month. Learn history and science of dreams and dream interpretation, and find out what Marc and Julie learn about themselves when they record their dreams for two weeks. Commercial break: P.S. Hey Marc, You're so ugly Hello Kitty said goodbye to you. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6719774

Ep 41: Lip Care 05/21/2018

Ep 41: Lip Care and 's latest ep is like a user's guide for your mouth! Learn all about the history, science, and cultural significance of lipstick and lip balm. Plus, Julie even tried "grown up lady" make-up for a week (see below for proof)! It didn't end well. Can someone please help her, already? Commercial break: /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6619811

Ep 40: Chocolate 03/26/2018

Ep 40: Chocolate Is white 'chocolate' chocolate? What's the deal with craving chocolate before menstruation? Is chocolate actually healthy? Find out with the latest ep of the Station Wagon Podcast, all about the history and science of chocolate (and what happens when hosts and tried to give it up for two weeks)! Big thanks to: Chris Osborne of for the use of the song Modern Problems /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6407620

Ep 39: Meditation and Relaxation 02/21/2018

Ep 39: Meditation and Relaxation We chill out in episode 39 and focus on the science and history of meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation. Learn about our two-week test: what worked, what didn't, and how Sanford and Sons can assist you during stressful times! Shout-outs: Suzy of the Paul of Harvey of the Be sure to try out the and the apps Julie mentioned: , and . /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6287372

Ep 38: Nail Clipping, Filing and Biting 01/15/2018

Ep 38: Nail Clipping, Filing and Biting Marc and Julie talk about the history and science of traditional nail care. Learn what happens when they give up nail clippers and go Old School! Important stuff: Thanks to (above) for the interview segment and inspiration! Thanks to for everything you do /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6149913

Ep 37: Greeting Rituals 12/24/2017

Ep 37: Greeting Rituals How much do you acknowledge strangers walking by you on the sidewalk? What about acquaintances at work? Are you like who hates humanity or who tries to high-five random joggers? In this ep, we learn all about the science, history, and culture of modern greeting rituals -- and then talk about what happened when we went out of our way to give a friendly greeting (or at least eye contact and a head nod) to everyone on our path. Special shout-outs: and of for teaching up how to do vocal warm-ups at ! The Washington Center for the Performing Arts The Toph of Kyle of the (Julie's awesome Scooby-Doo recap show) Big thanks to the friends who sent in clips we didn't have space to use! Especially Chris Osborne of The and Jimmy from Join us on and ! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/6086612

Ep 36: Letter Writing 11/22/2017

Ep 36: Letter Writing We try connecting to friends and loved ones using written correspondence. is a big baby about it, and goes overboard. Learn about the history and science of letter writing! Visit and connect with us: Hear Julie's other show ()! Read about one of Julie's on "Caring Letters" And.... feel free to still send us mail! We'll write ya back! Station Wagon Podcast, c/o Julie Kinn 1001 Cooper Point SW Suite 140, PMB #369 Olympia, WA 98502 /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5971873

Screen time minisode 11/15/2017

Screen time minisode Marc's kids take over the show for this minisode about giving up screens (TV, internet, video games, and computer). Connect with us at: /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5948675

Ep 35: Fried food 10/24/2017

Ep 35: Fried food Enjoy our latest foray into the science and history of things we take for granted. This time we focus on the ups, downs, and deliciousness of fried food and food cooked in oil. We then gave it up for a couple of weeks and nearly starved to death! Twitter: @Wagonpod Facebook: /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5873892

Episode 34: Handedness 09/25/2017

Episode 34: Handedness Are you right-handed or left? This month we dig into the history, culture, and science of handedness (and we give up using our dominant hands for a couple of weeks to see how much a mess we can make)! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5771584

Episode 33: Sugar 08/22/2017

Episode 33: Sugar We discuss the good and bad aspects of sugar in a regular diet, and then talk about what happens when we give it up. Highlights: /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5667305

Episode 32: Filler Words 07/16/2017

Episode 32: Filler Words Julie and Marc attempt and fail, attempt again, and fail again to stop using filler words. You know, er, um, uh. Spoiler alert -- failure is a wonderful teacher as long as she doesn’t smack one’s knuckles when accidentally saying ‘um’. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5543050

Minisode 31.5 Shows we Love 07/03/2017

Minisode 31.5 Shows we Love A mini ep all about other shows we love, including Varmints (http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/varmints/), the Troyer Show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6RP7K9miZ1Rdrk8XH-06iw), Wine and Crime (https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/), and Julie's newest show, The Meddling Kids Podcast (http://meddlingkidspod.com)! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542445

Episode 31: Giving up Slouching 06/04/2017

Episode 31: Giving up Slouching In this episode we talk about having good posture, and try it out for ourselves. We also take a journey through time with Princess Putrescence as she tries out ways to improve her posture. Spoiler Alert--One of us needed more help than the other. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542446

Minisode 2: Marc and Julie's Research Methods 05/05/2017

Minisode 2: Marc and Julie's Research Methods Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Marc and Julie do their background research for The Station Wagon Podcast. Hear more episodes at http://wagonpod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wagonpod /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542447

Episode 30: Water 04/22/2017

Episode 30: Water “In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria.” - Benjamin Franklin In this episode do you think Julie and Marc have gained wisdom? Nope- we stopped drinking wine. Did they gain freedom? Nope, they stopped drinking beer. All that can be hoped for is that their water was clean and bacteria-free. Their bar is low. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542448

Episode 29: Giving up Humor 03/25/2017

Episode 29: Giving up Humor "Humor is just another defense against the universe" - Mel Brooks So check it out. In this episode we give up humor, our usual defense against the universe. Instead we pick up flamethrowers and big guns ala Aliens - spoiler alert- humor would've been more effective. Here's some keywords that crop up during this episode: yucky, Hebrew, impulse control, and career limiting. Among all the great points to learn, here's one keynote from Julie: When you have something that happens that makes your family laugh, write it down, share it, and revisit. Remembering funny family events is better for improving relationship satisfaction than remembering “important” family events. /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542449

Mini Ep 28.5: Killing Time in Airplanes 03/05/2017

Mini Ep 28.5: Killing Time in Airplanes Here's a mini episode with more observations about putting down our phones during "down time." This time we benefit from the observations of Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum (Herzl-Ner Tamid congregation in Mercer Island, WA; http://h-nt.org). Hear more episodes at Wagonpod.com! /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542450

Episode 28: Giving up Killing Time with Screen Time 02/09/2017

Episode 28: Giving up Killing Time with Screen Time We explored the history and science of screen-time and then tried giving it up for two weeks.What's that mean? We gave up using our cellphones and other mobile devices to fill those unanticipated boring times we all have day-to-day. Some say this exercise is supposed to help a person be more mindful of their surroundings and contribute to relationship building. Spoiler -- Marc loves his cell phone. "If you leave your cell phone at home, you feel impacted by not having it. It's an important part of your daily function and what you can do in a day." - Aimee Mullins We couldn't agree more (at least Marc couldn't). /episode/index/show/wagonpod/id/5542451

The Station Wagon Podcast: Exploring Mindfulness and Sibling Rivalry

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