Episode 141: Monogamy and Men

Monogamy is not a natural state, says author Hannah Holmes. Then the panel looks at emotional abuse and how it takes its toll. Listeners ask about alpha males and what's the best response by other males.

Guest: Hannah Holmes, "The Well-Dressed Ape"
Duration: 55:52 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.5 MB
Broadcast Date: May 19, 2009

Episode 139: Career Counseling; Opinions on Porn

Straight talk from career counselor Lindsay Pollack about making a two-year plan. Then, the WWYMS Roving Reporter brings in some opinions on porn.

Guest: Lindsay Pollack, "Getting from College to Career"
Duration: 53:57 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.7 MB
Broadcast Date: March 5, 2009

Episode 137: Jealousy Through the Ages; Commitment Fears

The panelists discuss the physical and emotional effects of jealousy. Does age lessen the intensity of those feelings? Then, a discussion on a fear of commitment, losing independence, and the cost of being in a committed relationship.

Duration: 56:37 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.9 MB
Broadcast Date: February 19, 2009

Episode 128: Porn Again? And Various Topics

The panel disagrees whether porn is an acceptable outlet. Then, different perceptions of cheating by men and women; binge drinking; returning home from college.

Duration: 51:33 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 23.6 MB
Broadcast Date: November 20, 2008

Episode 127: Don't Blame Me, Blame My Libido!

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks about the powerful impact sexual desire has on decision-making. Then, the panelists address listeners' questions about manicures and pedicures.

Guest: Dan Ariely, "Predictably Irrational"
Duration: 58:19 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 26.7 MB
Broadcast Date: November 13, 2008

Episode 125: This Is Your Brain on Drugs...and Love

It takes decades of drug and alcohol use to kill brain cells, according to neuroscientist Sam Wang, author of "Welcome to the Brain." Wang also describes how being in love affects the brain. The panelists then discuss intuition.

Guest: Sam Wang, "Welcome to the Brain"
Duration: 55:41 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.5 MB
Broadcast Date: October 30, 2008

Episode 123: Close Encounters; Oh Jealousy

Advice columnist Harlan Cohen discusses dealing with difficult roommates. Students compare notes on being up close and personal with the opposite sex in the dorms. WWYMS's Roving Reporter beings in stories about irritating roommates. The panel also takes on jealousy.

Guest: Harlan Cohen, "The Naked Roommate"
Duration: 56:37 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 51.8 MB
Broadcast Date: October 16, 2008

Episode 122: Kiss and Tell

The student panelists say a kiss is not a tease. But can you kiss too many people in a month? Also, a conversation about whether a "cheating gene" seems plausible. Also, an update on "cuddle parties."

Duration: 57:18 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 26.2 MB
Broadcast Date: October 9, 2008

Episode 118: Old-Fashioned Budgets

"Old people" have budgets...young people have cash flow analysis. Whatever, knowing how you're spending your money is smart, says financial guru Mary Morrison. Students share credit card horror stories. The panel then discusses the issue of trust. Callers and emails from listeners.

Guest: Mary Morrison
Duration: 54:43 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.1 MB
Broadcast Date: June 5, 2008

Episode 117: All the Right Moves

Career advisor Marty Nemko says finding the right career is often based on luck. Students discuss their parents' occupations and the influence on their own choices. Then, reaching out to friends, the perfect pick-up lines.

Guest: career advisor Marty Nemko
Duration: 50:14 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 23.0 MB
Broadcast Date: May 29, 2008

Episode 111: Addiction; Charisma

Nic Sheff, author of "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines," tells his story of drug addiction and recovery. Then, the conversation turns to charisma: what is it, and why do only some people have it?

Guest: Nic Sheff, "Tweak"
Duration: 54:30 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.0 MB
Broadcast Date: April 6, 2008

Episode 100: Baring It

Author Nancy Redd talks about exotic body piercings and "tramp stamps" from her book, "Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers." The panelists are then inspired to list things they would never talk about, even with friends.

Guest: Nancy Redd, "Body Drama"
Duration: 39:21 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 18.1 MB
Broadcast Date: January 17, 2008

Episode 98: Whose Credit Is It Anyway?

Read the small print and pay on time, advises financial expert Mary Morrison. The student panelists talk about their own money issues, and the politics of holiday gifts.

Guest: financial advisor Mary Morrison
Duration: 55:04 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.2 MB
Broadcast Date: December 13, 2007

Episode 92: Breaking Down the Breakup; Adult Kids and Parents

The politics of breaking up, forgiving and moving on. The student panelists talk about how parents should avoid certain battles with their kids once they get older.

Duration: 50:01 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 22.9 MB
Broadcast Date: October 25, 2007

Episode 90: Depressing Statistics; Compliments and Office Love

Even experts are baffled by rising depression on college campuses, says Dr. Peter Kramer. Then, the panel talks about interpreting compliments and dating in the workplace.

Guest: Dr. Peter Kramer, "About Depression," "Listening to Prozac"
Duration: 53:04 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.3 MB
Broadcast Date: October 11, 2007

Episode 89: That Thing Called Dating

The student panelists discuss communication in relationships in a non-dating world. When, and how, do you say "I love you?" Calls and emails from listeners.

Duration: 56:34 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.9 MB
Broadcast Date: October 4, 2007

Episode 85: What Did Your Mother Do?

Leslie Bennetts, author of "The Feminine Mistake," says stay-at-home moms should rethink their choice. The panel discusses the choices made by the moms and by the student panelists' own mothers. Also, the perils of text messaging.

Guest: Leslie Bennetts, "The Feminine Mistake"
Duration: 46:42 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 21.3 MB
Broadcast Date: November 15, 2007

Episode 82: Asking for It

Women traditionally make less than men, says economist Linda Babcock, because they don't ask. The panel discusses how to ask for things in their personal lives.

Guest: economist Dr. Linda Babcock, "Women Don't Ask"
Duration: 52:44 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.1 MB
Broadcast Date: May 3, 2007

Episode 78: Cheaters

Columnist Leslie Kaplan discusses her research on why men and women cheat on each other, only to find out that some of the reasons are pretty lame. She also quizzes the pessimistic panel on their views on marriage.

Guest: author and columnist Leslie Kaplan
Duration: 54:50 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.1 MB
Broadcast Date: April 12, 2007

Episode 75: Losing Your Reputation

School counselor and author Jane Bluestein talks about the debilitating effects of being a "loser" in high school and how to overcome the feelings associated with it. The panel then talks about tattoos, and one mother describes her own body art.

Guest: author Jane Bluestein, "You're Not in High School Anymore"
Duration: 52:43 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.1 MB
Broadcast Date: March 21, 2007

Episode 70: Hooking Up or Missing Out?

Girls used to treasure their virginity but not any more, says author Laura Sessions Stepp, author of "Unhooked." The panel disagrees with the author's conclusions, and then discusses their own experiences.

Guest: author Laura Sessions Stepp, "Unhooked"
Duration: 51:05 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 23.3 MB
Broadcast Date: February 22, 2007

Episode 53: Tricks for Tardiness; Campus Crimes and Lying

For the chronically late, time management guru Diane DeLonzor has tips on how to beat the lateness habit. The students discuss how crimes on campus impact them, and white lies vs. big whoppers.

Guest: author Diana DeLonzer, "Never Be Late Again"
Duration: 52:24 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.0 MB
Broadcast Date: October 5, 2006

Episode 50: Modern Connections

Nick Yee of Stanford talks about how people connect when playing Internet games. The panel discusses different ways to make connections, from dating online to artificial insemination. Calls and letters.

Duration: 55:25 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.4 MB
Broadcast Date: June 8, 2006

Episode 49: Home Sweet Home?

What happens when young adults return home from college? Are they house guest or kid? Panelists also discuss using technology to cheat, honor codes and keeping secrets from friends. Callers' input.

Duration: 54:50 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.4 MB
Broadcast Date: June 1, 2006

Episode 41: Rejection

Elayne Savage, author of Don't Take It Personally: The Art of Dealing with Rejection, talks about feeling ignored. The panel discusses how some people can turn rejection into positive energy. Listeners' emails.

Guest: Elayne Savage, Don't Take It Personally
Duration: 52:36 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 48.2 MB
April 13, 2006