FULL EPISODE: Something Techie And Sexy For Everyone - February 9, 2026

Step aside big dog button-industrial complex, as animal welfare consultant ⁠Dr. Holly Molinaro⁠ is here to explain the actual science (or lack thereof) behind whether dogs can talk by pushing buttons. Psychology professor Cendri Hutcherson shares how daily mental sharpness can lead to a productivity boost equivalent to 40 extra minutes of work. Future-of-work reporter ⁠⁠Tim Paradis⁠ relays why so many companies are rethinking performance reviews and what they're doing instead. Media personality Caitlin Green covers news from popular culture, including: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show; The 2026 Winter Olympics 'penisgate' scandal; and Harry Styles fans are selling blood to buy tickets for his NYC concert. (Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast by clicking here.) In advance of Valentine's Day, experimental psychology researcher ⁠⁠⁠Madison Williams⁠ and David discuss high-tech sex toy options for couples and single folks to try out for the occasion. Then, were you supposed to watch a TV show with your significant other? Watched it without telling them, and then lied about it? Well, according to Boutique matchmaker and dating expert Shannon Tebb: that's streaming cheating and it's a major red flag. Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Suzanna Forwood⁠ explains ⁠her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Dr. Holly Molinaro (10:00) Cendri Hutcherson (20:00) Tim Paradis (30:00) Caitlin Green (39:50) Caitlin Green (49:50) Madison Williams (59:50) Shannon Tebb (1:09:50) Dr. Suzanna Forwood (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices