The one science reform we can all agree on, but we're too cowardly to do

The one science reform we can all agree on, but we're too cowardly to do

Author: Adam Mastroianni March 3, 2026 Duration: 18:25
Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-one-science-reform-we-can-all All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

Ever wonder why we do things the way we do, or if there's a better way hiding in plain sight? That's the kind of question Adam Mastroianni chases down in Experimental History. This isn't a dry recounting of dates and battles. Instead, Adam digs into the strange, often hilarious experiments-both formal and accidental-that have shaped our world, our societies, and our own minds. You'll hear episodes that blend scientific curiosity with historical detective work, all delivered with a comedic touch that makes even the most obscure topic feel like a fascinating conversation with a clever friend. The goal here is simple but profound: to find what's actually true and figure out how it can be genuinely useful. New episodes of this podcast arrive every other Tuesday, offering a regular dose of perspective-shifting ideas. It’s a unique mix that lives up to its name, treating history not as a static record but as a series of ongoing trials and errors we can all learn from.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 69

Experimental History
Podcast Episodes
Underrated ways of changing the world [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:20
OR: how to get a good heart unstuck Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ways-to-change-the-world All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad
Is psychology going to Cincinnati? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:59
OR: the mystery of the televised salad Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/is-psychology-going-to-cincinnati All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad
Blog Extravaganza: The Winners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:04
Weird anatomy, criminal confessions, and a literal basket case Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/blog-extravaganza-the-winners All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com Music by Brandon Rosiar,…
There's a place for everyone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:07
OR: fantastic niches and where to find them Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/theres-a-place-for-everyone All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad
Bloodletting, leeches, and other FDA-approved treatments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:39
Links and updates for Summer 2024 Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/bloodletting-leeches-and-other-fda All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad
Good ideas don't need bayonets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:40
OR: Keep stomping necks until utopia arrives Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/good-ideas-dont-need-bayonets All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/good-ideas-dont-need-bayonets Music by Br…
Who's got the guts to go to the moon? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:53
OR: "Look, ma! I'm pretending to cure cancer!" Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/whos-got-the-guts-to-go-to-the-moon All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by…
The first transmissions from Science House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:14
Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-first-transmissions-from-science All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Ruth's post about pasta: https://ruthdaniel.substack.com/p/long-ago-and-farfalle…
Surely you can be serious [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:54
OR: "You can do whatever you want, just work for a dictator first" Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/surely-you-can-be-serious All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar,…