{"podcast":{"title":"Kurzgesagt Podcast: Science Revealed","slug":"kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed-7256567","podcast_index_feed_id":7256567,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6600013/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed--6600013","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1b3e6742f76d0d2508d041c8df2ba79d.jpg","author":"Lynn Studio","episode_count":108,"summary":"Dive into the world of Kurzgesagt with this podcast exploring the science, stunning animation, and optimistic storytelling that captivate millions. Each episode breaks down Kurzgesagt’s most popular videos—like black holes, climate change, and pandemics—offering fresh insights, and expert takes, Join us to unravel the brilliance of Kurzgesagt’s visual science and discover why it’s a global phenomenon. Subscribe now for your dose of curiosity-driven audio! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed--6600013/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T02:17:50.555209+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed-7256567"},"episode":{"title":"How Parasites Hijack the Brain","slug":"how-parasites-hijack-the-brain","published_at":"2026-03-22T18:44:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed-7256567/how-parasites-hijack-the-brain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed-7256567","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-parasites-hijack-the-brain--70815482","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70815482/radio_show_how_parasites_hijack_the_brain.mp3","summary":"What if your thoughts… weren’t entirely your own? In this episode, we uncover the disturbing world of microscopic parasites that can hijack the brains and behavior of much larger, more complex animals. From fungi that control insects to parasites that alter fear, movement, and decision-making, these tiny organisms can turn living creatures into unwitting hosts — or even “puppets.” At the center of it all is Toxoplasma gondii , a parasite known to influence the behavior of rodents — and possibly even humans. How do these organisms take control of a host’s brain? Why would evolution favor such bizarre strategies? And could something similar be affecting us without us even realizing it? Blending biology, neuroscience, and real-world case studies, we explore how parasites manipulate life from the inside out — challenging what we think we know about free will, control, and survival. Because sometimes… the most dangerous invaders aren’t the ones you can see. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed--6600013/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"What if your thoughts… weren’t entirely your own? In this episode, we uncover the disturbing world of microscopic parasites that can hijack the brains and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2582,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed-7256567/episodes/how-parasites-hijack-the-brain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kurzgesagt-podcast-science-revealed-7256567/how-parasites-hijack-the-brain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}