Apple Finch Pudding

About Apple Finch Pudding

If you're the kind of person who loves to learn, this is the podcast for you. The way we learn is by having conversations, reading books, and critical thinking. And we happen to love science. Wanna join?

Publisher

Apple Finch Pudding

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2022

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

90 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The Hidden Factor That Determines How Long You Live | Michael Lustgarten | AFP 57

   How often should you test your blood, and which biomarkers actually predict your healthspan? Join Jeroen Schreel and Michael Lustgarten, a former assistant professor turned longevity consultant, as Michael reveals the exact biomarkers he tracks to optimize biological age, healthspan, and human performance. Learn the science behind tracking heart rate variability (HRV), red blood cell distribution width (RDW), postprandial glucose, and organ-specific biological aging clocks. Discover why standard annual blood panels aren't enough, how to optimize lifestyle habits based on real data, and the truth about ultra-processed foods, calorie restriction, and overtraining.(00:00) Intro(00:40) Meet Dr. Michael Lustgarten(01:05) The Biggest Lie & Hype in Longevity Research(02:20) Why You Need to Track Biomarkers More Than Once a Year(03:38) Reversing Age-Related Trends: HRV and Resting Heart Rate Data(04:56) The Problem with Personal Fitness Trackers & Recommendations(05:23) Linear vs. Nonlinear Aging: Disagreeing with Age Peaks(06:25) Why Albumin and LDL Don't Decline Linearly(08:19) Calorie-Restricted Mice and Body Weight Fluctuations(10:12) What Biomarkers Should You Track First?(11:53) Organ-Specific Proteomic Clocks: Brain & Immune System(12:46) Tracking White Blood Cell Differentials (Neutrophils vs. Lymphocytes)(13:37) The Forgotten Cell: Red Blood Cell Volume & RDW(15:17) HRV & Resting Heart Rate: Balancing the Nervous System(16:37) Can Overtraining Shorten Maximum Lifespan?(17:58) Sunlight, Mitochondria, and Calorie Restriction Effects(19:22) How to Optimize VO2 Max Without Overtraining(20:15) Using HRV & RHR Data to Determine Optimal Exercise Dosage(22:19) Nighttime Respiratory Rate: An Early Marker of Immune System Activation(23:41) Postprandial Glucose Management: Post-Meal Jumping vs. Walking(26:33) Workout Cycles, Recovery Days, and Exercise Intensity Balance(28:24) Calorie Intake & Body Composition: Finding the Weight Sweet Spot(31:41) Is Having a Six-Pack Actually Good for Longevity?(32:45) Ultra-Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods: Managing Junk Food Binges(36:00) Cheat Days & UPFs: Impact on Biomarkers & Neurodegeneration Markers(38:34) Homemade Pizza, Raw vs. Roasted Nuts, and AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products)(46:28) Seed Oils vs. Whole Foods: Olive Oil vs. Whole Olives(49:04) Finger-Prick Glucose Tracking & Lowering HbA1c(52:00) Balancing Net Carbs, Fats, and Postprandial Glucose Spikes(55:30) High-Carb Meals vs. Glucose Response: Lessons from DataRelevant papers:- Levine et al., 2018. An epigenetic biomarker of aging for lifespan and healthspan. Aging, 20: pp. 573-591; https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.101414- Lu et al., 2019. DNA methylation GrimAge strongly predicts lifespan and healthspan. Aging, 11: pp. 303-327; https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.101684- Murata et al., 2023. Blood biomarker profiles and exceptional longevity: comparison of centenarians and non-centenarians in a 35-year follow-up of the Swedish AMORIS cohort. GeroScience, 46: pp. 1693-1702; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-023-00936-w- Zulfiqar et al., 2010. Relation of High Heart Rate Variability to Healthy Longevity. The American Journal of Cardiology, 105: pp. 1181-1185; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.12.022- Moqri et al., 2023. Biomarkers of aging for the identification and evaluation of longevity interventions. Cell, 186: pp. 3758-3775; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2023.08.003- Sehgal et al., 2026. Responsiveness of epigenetic aging biomarkers to longevity interventions in humans. Nature Medicine, 32: pp. 3477-3490; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-026-04562-9Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.com/newsletter#LongevityResearch #Biomarkers #Healthspan #HeartRateVariability #GlucoseControl #BiologicalAge #SciencePodcast #AppleFinchPudding

2. 

   30 Aug 2026

   What Can Quantum Computers Actually Do? | Scott Aaronson | AFP 56

   What are the biggest myths in quantum computing? Will quantum computing break modern internet security or quietly revolutionize AI?Discover the true possibilities and limits of quantum computers by joining Jeroen Schreel and Scott Aaronson, a professor in computer sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, as they delve into the world of quantum computers. Together they discuss what quantum computers really can do, why they won't speed up every AI task, the P vs NP problem, Shor’s algorithm, and when fault-tolerant quantum hardware will actually arrive.(00:00) Intro(00:22) Meet Prof. Scott Aaronson(00:39) The Biggest Marketing Hype & Lies in Quantum Computing(02:48) What Quantum Computers Are Actually Good For(03:24) Simulating Quantum Physics, Chemistry & Materials(04:23) Breaking Encryption: Shor's Algorithm & Post-Quantum Encryption(06:38) The Quantum AI & Machine Learning Narrative(09:43) Classical Computing Progress vs. Quantum Speedups ("Dequantization")(13:14) Programmable Quantum Simulations Explained(16:25) Quantum vs Classical: The Space Shuttle Analogy(18:59) Explaining the P vs NP Problem(22:21) NP-Complete Problems, Factoring & The BQP Complexity Class(30:41) Why Do We Actually Need Quantum Computers?(31:42) Amplitudes, Interference & The Born Rule Explained(37:11) The Ultimate Test of Quantum Mechanics & Many-Worlds Interpretation(46:23) What Happens When We Run AI on Quantum Computers?(53:22) Grover's Algorithm & Quadratic Speedups for Search & AI(58:42) How Far Are We From a Functional, Scalable Quantum Computer?Relevant papers:- Aaronson et al., 2026. Future of quantum computing. Quantum Machine Intelligence, 8: Article 3; https://doi.org/10.1007/s42484-026-00351-2- Aaronson, 2005. Quantum Computing, Postselection, and Probabilistic Polynomial-Time. Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 461: pp. 3473-3482; https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2005.1546- Ladd et al., 2010. Quantum computers. Nature, 464: pp. 45-53; https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08812- Cao et al., 2019. Quantum Chemistry in the Age of Quantum Computing. Chemical Reviews, 119: pp. 10856-10915; https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00803- Baiardi et al., 2023. Quantum Computing for Molecular Biology. ChemBioChem, 24: Article e202300120; https://doi.org/10.1002/cbic.202300120- Boghosian and Taylor IV, 1998. Simulating quantum mechanics on a quantum computer. Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 120: pp. 30-42; https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-2789(98)00042-6- Jones et al., 1998. Implementation of a quantum search algorithm on a quantum computer. Nature, 393: pp. 344-346; https://doi.org/10.1038/30687- Cheng et al., 2021. A Survey of Encryption Standard and Potential Impact Due to Quantum Computing. IEEE Aerospace Conference; https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO50100.2021.9438392- Aumasson, 2017. The impact of quantum computing on cryptography. Computer Fraud & Security, 2017: pp. 8-11; https://doi.org/10.1016/S1361-3723(17)30051-9- Devadas and Sowmya, 2025. Quantum machine learning: A comprehensive review of integrating AI with quantum computing for computational advancements. MethodsX, 14: Article 103318; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2025.103318- Abdelgaber and Nikolopoulos, 2020. Overview on Quantum Computing and its Applications in Artificial Intelligence. IEEE Third International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering (AIKE): pp. 198-199; https://doi.org/10.1109/AIKE48582.2020.00038Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page#QuantumComputing #QuantumPhysics #ComputerScience #QuantumAI #SciencePodcast #AppleFinchPudding

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   30 Jul 2026

   The Most Science-Backed Skincare Routine | Aanchal Panth | AFP 55

   Are physical face scrubs damaging your skin barrier, and do you actually need that 10-step skincare routine? What does dermatological science actually say about your skincare routine?Join Jeroen Schreel and Aanchal Panth, a dermatologist at Dermafolix, as they break down the evidence-based truth behind anti-aging creams, snail mucin, and the biggest skincare mistakes people make every day.(00:00) Intro(00:28) Meet Dr. Aanchal Panth(00:45) The Biggest Skincare Scams: Physical Scrubs & Toners(02:15) Chemical vs. Physical Exfoliation: What Safely Removes Dead Skin(04:59) How to Identify Your Skin Type & Build a 3-Pillar Routine(07:32) Is Sunscreen Necessary Every Day? (Caucasian vs. South Asian Skin)(10:21) UV Light Therapy vs. Red Light LED Masks for Collagen(15:16) Botox Myths: When to Start & How Much Is Too Much?(18:24) Lifestyle Habits That Mirror Your Skin: Sleep, Diet & Exercise(20:58) Protein Intake, Carbohydrates & How Excess Salt Dulls Skin(23:37) Do Collagen & Hair Loss Supplements Actually Work?(28:44) Dangerous & Overrated Supplements: The Biotin Warning(29:49) Sleep Hygiene & How Strength Training Boosts Collagen(35:18) Skincare vs. Genetics: Why Our Ancestors Didn't Need Routines(36:51) The Ideal Minimalist Skincare Routine for Men (and Women)(42:25) What Is a Serum & How to Choose Active Ingredients(44:27) Anti-Aging Creams: What Can Actually Slow Down Wrinkling?(47:35) Trendy Skincare Devices: Microcurrents & At-Home Dermarollers(50:15) Does Snail Mucin Work? (The Wound-Healing Science)(52:21) Dr. Aanchal Panth's Personal Skincare Routine & Final AdvicePapers recommended by Aanchal:- Hussein et al., 2024. Influences on Skin and Intrinsic Aging: Biological, Environmental, and Therapeutic Insights. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 24: Article e16688; https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16688- Kaltchenko and Chien, 2025. Photoaging: Current Concepts on Molecular Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 26: pp. 321-344; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-025-00933-z- Rygula et al., 2024. Impact of Diet and Nutrition in Patients with Acne Vulgaris. Nutrients, 16: Article 1476; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101476- Ahmed and Mikail, 2024. Diet and skin health: The good and the bad. Nutrition, 119: Article 112350; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2023.112350- Devjani et al., 2023. Use of supplements for hair loss in skin of color patients. JAAD international, 12: pp. 182-183; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2023.06.010- Singh et al., 2024. Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 23: pp. 1113-1121; https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16269- Griffiths et al., 2023. Skin ageing and topical rejuvenation strategies. British Journal Of Dermatology, 189: pp. 17-23; https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljad282- Siddiqui et al., 2024. Comparing Tretinoin to Other Topical Therapies in the Treatment of Skin Photoaging: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 25: pp. 873-890; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-024-00893-wDon't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page#Skincare #Dermatologist #AntiAging #Tretinoin #SkinCareScience #SciencePodcast #AppleFinchPudding

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