E045 - Duke Evolutionary Anthropologist, Herman Pontzer, PhD

 Grab your copy of Oxidative Priority Paper (bit.ly/oxidativepriority) and let's take a closer look at it together. We'll debunk some myths about fat storage and loss. We will discuss how metabolism is measured and why all calories count if you count all the calories. It's going to be a little nerdy, but a lot of fun. 

Join us for a discussion about energy expenditure and metabolism with Duke University Professor, Herman Pontzer. We will unpack his surprising results comparing modern living to traditional hunter-gatherer tribe metabolisms. 

Many people are interested in the process used to lose weight, but instead of discussing step by step hacks, it's helpful to look at the mindset of successful weight loss. Jake Roeder is one of those successful mindsets. join us on this conversation about his incredible journey.  

Tim Jenison and his company, Newtek, revolutionized desktop video production in the late 80s and 90s. It's remained a mainstay of video production ge even now. Tim has an insatiable curiosity and enjoys untangling difficult questions. Today, we talk about the video production of yesteryear, his documentary (Tim's Vermeer), and some exciting upcoming projects. 

Humans that eat rotting flesh, Hummingbirds with no sweet receptors, and giant pandas that can't detect umami. These are just a few of the subjects that bridge the illustrative career of Gary Beauchamp, Emeritus Director and President, Monell Chemical Senses Center. He's considered  one of the world’s leading experts on chemosensory science. Join us for this fascinating exploration of flavor and taste.

Over the last decade we stayed skeptical and yet had the tenacity and perseverance to push beyond what most believe are our hard wired limits. Wim Hof loves to challenge the status quo. Join us for this discussion on embracing the extraordinary. 

Flavor and Taste are often used synonymously and yet they describe different physiological experiences. The perception of food is extremely complex and involves all of the senses. Our conversation today is with Food Biochemist, Chef and author, Ali Bouzari, and we will discuss the many ingredients that build and dominate our food habits and palate.

Tim Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and is an early-stage technology investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ others). He's the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, The 4-Hour Workweek, 4-Hour Body, 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors. The Tim Ferriss Show podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to exceed 100 million downloads, now has exceeded 500 million downloads. Join us for this fun conversation about life and Healthspan.

In this week's episode we talk to Matthew Kenney a world leading plant-based chef and entrepreneur. Matthew has been on the forefront of disruption in the plant-based restaurant and culinary education scene for 2 decades. He has 40 restaurants around the world, he’s been instrumental in training thousands of chefs through educational outreach, and he’s demonstrated that fine dining isn’t limited by ingredients. 

Cyan is an entrepreneur and one of the top female angel investors in the Bay area. She's invested in Uber, Space X, and Postmates, to name a few. Cyan rarely lets things get her down and is an inspiration us in times of struggle. Join us for this fun discussion.