Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

Dad jokes may not be good jokes, but they may be good for us: a study from The British Psychological Society shows how telling a very simple, groan-inducing joke is a pretty complex process. Plus: why scientists in Germany are naming their new anti-fungal compounds after Keanu Reeves. 'Dad jokes? That’s the way eye roll…’ (British Psychological Society) Keanumycins: Keanu Reeves inspires name of newly-discovered fungus-killing bacteria (Esquire) Joining us on Patreon would be a most excellent adventure --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support