The ProBoh Show

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study suggesting that ChatGPT is quietly replacing Google’s most important page, and what that could mean for how people search for information online. Today's unpopular opinion was: Spontaneity creates better experiences than planning. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something you have to prepare before going on vacation. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at calls for the Bank of England to prepare contingency plans for a potential financial crisis… in the event that aliens are confirmed to be real. Then we talked about a very real (and very strange) scientific study suggesting that sniffing your own farts could help protect your brain and even prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Today’s unpopular opinion was: Speed dating is more effective than online dating. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something men do to make themselves more attractive. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day’s news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate live in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian You’ll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at comments from Matt Damon suggesting that Netflix now wants movies designed to account for viewers watching on their phones. Then we talked about new research challenging what we learned in school, suggesting that humans may have up to 33 senses — not just five. Today's unpopular opinion was: There is no such thing as “The One.” In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something people lie about on dating sites. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research showing that astronauts return to Earth with lasting brain changes, raising big questions about long-term space travel. Then we talked about how computer science, once seen as a golden ticket to a lucrative career, is now leaving many graduates struggling to find jobs. Today's unpopular opinion was: It is better to sit next to strangers on an aeroplane. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name the worst thing about travelling by aeroplane. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the phenomenon of “gamer brain” — that inexplicable internal drive that compels people to chase seemingly pointless goals, master absurdly complex challenges, and pursue achievements that have no real-world payoff. Why do we do it? What makes it so satisfying? We broke down the psychology behind it. Today's unpopular opinion was: Having a perfect set of white teeth looks weird. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name a common aesthetic medical procedure. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new reports suggesting that Japanese people still aren’t having sex — and the surprising reality that nobody really knows why this trend continues. Then we talked about the groundbreaking news that scientists are gearing up to simulate an entire human brain on a supercomputer. Today's unpopular opinion was: Fake it till you make it is great advice. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: What is a job you hope people aren't “faking it until they make it”? The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the unexpected rise of the “Are You Dead?” app — a tool designed for people living alone that has suddenly surged to number one in China. Then we talked about a new trend in tech research: biologists approaching large language models as if they were performing an alien autopsy, trying to dissect and understand how these systems really work. Today's unpopular opinion was: Hiring storage units is a symptom of a problem. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something people put into storage. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Australia’s new social media ban for teens and how young people themselves feel about it one month after implementation. Then we talked about a provocative economic debate: if CEOs are so expensive, why not automate the role entirely? Today's unpopular opinion was: “Bullying is an essential part of childhood.” (We explored this idea critically on the show — discussing its risks, impacts, and why some people still argue it builds resilience.) In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name a reason one child might bully another. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new analysis from Oxford Economics suggesting that many reported AI-related layoffs may be more corporate fiction than fact, potentially masking a much darker reality about company strategy and public messaging. Today's unpopular opinion was: Romance: Rejection is worse than regret. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name somewhere you are likely to be rejected. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the only news item of the day: a discussion on why there was no second news story and what that means for the format, flow, and expectations of a daily show. Today's unpopular opinion was: Brainrot content has always existed. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name brainrot content that is NOT on the internet. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Spanish parents who are at war with European Schools over Christmas holiday schedules. Then we talked about how storytelling — one of the world’s oldest jobs — has suddenly become one of the hottest new corporate job titles. Today's unpopular opinion was: AI should be prohibited for under-18s. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something a child might use AI for. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a bizarre new trend reported by WIRED: people are deliberately trying to get their AI chatbots “high” by simulating drug use in conversations. Then we discussed an eye-opening story from Finland, where researchers claim that the internet itself is now generating enough energy to power entire cities of over 100,000 people. Today's unpopular opinion was: Historical accuracy in fiction is not important. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name the most inaccurate form of media. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at comments from the CEO of Southwest Airlines, who argued that meetings are not real work and backed it up by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday. Then we talked about what science says about whether humans are actually meant to be faithful. Today's unpopular opinion was: Dating apps should have a ratings system for users. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something you should put on a dating app profile. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a warning from Anthropic’s Chief Scientist, who says we’re rapidly approaching a moment in AI development that could doom us all. Today's unpopular opinion was: Open-casket funerals are inappropriate and unnecessary. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something you'd expect to see at a funeral. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research suggesting that getting enough sleep may be one of the most important factors for staying healthy. Then we talked about a study revealing how kimchi targets key parts of your immune system. Today's unpopular opinion was: Name the most annoying kind of social media post. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Should we bring back the downvote/dislike button? The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the question: Which EU country speaks the best English as a second language? Today's unpopular opinion was: Psychology should be a mandatory class in high schools. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name a trait of emotionally intelligent people. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a surprising study showing that cats adjust their communication strategy by meowing more when greeting men. Then we talked about new research revealing that rural high school students are more likely than their city counterparts to graduate, yet remain less likely to go on to college. Today's unpopular opinion was: Watching movies in theatres is better than watching at home. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something you do while the TV is on, that is not watching TV. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why Gen Z and millennial consumers are feeling increasingly disillusioned — and what meaningful actions they can take to drive real change. Then we talked about a fascinating study showing that it's fantastical content, rather than rapid editing, that depletes children’s cognitive resources. Today's unpopular opinion was: Gyms should be nationalised. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name excuses for not going to the gym. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why some people are always late, and what science has to say about the psychology behind chronic tardiness. Then we talked about South Korea’s surprising demographic shift as the country records its largest increase in births in 18 years. Today's unpopular opinion was: Men have the advantage when it comes to dating. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something men do to make themselves more attractive. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how relationship anarchy is reshaping the nature of connection for millennials and Gen Z. Then we talked about the European Parliament’s proposal to ban social media for under-16s in an effort to improve online safety. Today's unpopular opinion was: Happy endings in media are toxic. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name something you associate with fairy tales. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)