{"podcast":{"title":"Understand All","slug":"understand-all-6956841","podcast_index_feed_id":6956841,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6154581/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://aaronbarlow.dev","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/194e455f7a8fa45b311bf8c5bf542df6.jpg","author":"Aaron Barlow","episode_count":221,"summary":"Welcome to Understand All, the podcast where curiosity leads and learning follows! I dive into everything from the secrets of the universe to untold stories from the past. Whether you’re a trivia buff, a history enthusiast, or just looking to spark some intellectual excitement, my episodes are crafted just for you. I aim to make every topic relatable and fascinating, perfect for anyone who loves to think and learn. Join our community of curious minds! I hope to drop new episodes twice a day to keep you curious and excited! Start and end your day with a burst of knowledge by subscribing to Understand All . Let's explore the world together—one episode at a time!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:17:05.142998+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/understand-all-6956841"},"episode":{"title":"Old Wives’ Tales: Why So Many Are False","slug":"old-wives-tales-why-so-many-are-false","published_at":"2026-06-10T15:05:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/understand-all-6956841/old-wives-tales-why-so-many-are-false","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/understand-all-6956841","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-wives-tales-why-so-many-are-false--72429539","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72429539/old_wives_tales_why_so_many_are_false.mp3","summary":"Some of the most familiar old wives’ tales are not just outdated — they’re flat-out false, and the science behind them is more surprising than you’d expect. In this episode, we break down the biggest health myths, why they spread, and what actually matters instead, so listen now before another “sure thing” turns out to be completely wrong. Old Wives’ Tales are everywhere—from “don’t swim after eating” to “wet hair causes colds”—but many of these familiar beliefs crumble under controlled studies and modern medicine. In this episode, we unpack the science behind old wives’ tales, health myths, pregnancy folklore, shaving and hair growth, knuckle cracking, and why false stories spread so easily in everyday life. • Why confirmation bias and authority bias keep myths alive • How viruses, HPV, and follicle biology explain the facts • Which pregnancy and parenting myths can mislead real decisions • Why partial truths make outdated advice sound believable • How science communication can replace fear with clarity 0:00 - The swimming-after-eating myth 4:10 - Wet hair, cold weather, and colds 9:55 - Shaving, knuckle cracking, and hair myths 15:40 - Pregnancy sex-prediction tales 20:05 - Why folklore sticks around Related resources: [Episode transcript](/transcript) | [American Red Cross]( https://www.redcross.org ) | [Mayo Clinic]( https://www.mayoclinic.org ) If you’ve heard a myth worth testing, share this episode, send it to a friend, and subscribe for more science-backed myth-busting.","meta_description":"Some of the most familiar old wives’ tales are not just outdated — they’re flat-out false, and the science behind them is more surprising than you’d expec…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":617,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/understand-all-6956841/episodes/old-wives-tales-why-so-many-are-false/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/understand-all-6956841/old-wives-tales-why-so-many-are-false.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}