Why do our knuckles crack? What’s that noise? And are we secretly destroying our hands every time we do it — or is that just something our elders told us to make us stop?

In this episode, we dive deep into the surprisingly controversial world of joint cracking. We’re breaking down what’s actually happening inside your body when you pop your knuckles, spine, or knees, whether it’s bad for you (spoiler: probably not), and why some people find the sound weirdly satisfying… while others want to crawl out of their skin.

Both Danny and Erin are team crack on!

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