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 Welcome to Harry Situation - a fact-based podcast where curiosity leads the way. No opinions, no agendas - just real research on the topics shaping our lives. From medicine to media, history to hype, we break it all down so you don’t have to. If you're tired of noise and just want the truth-this is your show.Harry Rogue Scienze sociali
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  • The Longest Night: How Christmas Turned Darkness Into Light

    The Longest Night: How Christmas Turned Darkness Into Light
    Dec 26 2025
    🎄 Christmas isn’t just merry — it’s mysterious.In this special holiday episode of Harry Situation, we’re pulling back the tinsel to explore the strange, hilarious, and surprisingly dark history behind the world’s most beloved holiday — without destroying the magic that keeps it alive.How did a 4th-century bishop become a chimney-crawling gift ninja?Why do “bad kids” get coal — and who thought adding a child-snatching demon named Krampus was a good idea?Why does Iceland warn children about a giant man-eating Yule Cat, while Norway hides brooms on Christmas Eve?How did a 1970s KFC marketing campaign convince an entire country that fried chicken is Christmas dinner?Why do Christmas lights actually make us happier, according to neuroscience?And who were the Magi really — astrologer-priests, early scientists, and the origin of the word magician?We explore how Christmas evolved from ancient winter survival rituals and Roman Saturnalia into a global cultural phenomenon — blending folklore, faith, fear, generosity, advertising, and science. Along the way, we uncover why Santa wasn’t invented by Coca-Cola (but was definitely standardized), why goats pulled divine chariots before reindeer took over (yes, even Thor agrees), and how reindeer can literally see ultraviolet light, making them nature’s most underrated Christmas miracle.Woven throughout the episode are personal reflections on Puerto Rican Christmas traditions, including parrandas, coquito, and extending the celebration all the way to Three Kings Day on January 6th — grass and water left out for camels included — because if Christmas teaches us anything, it’s that a good story is worth stretching into the new year.This episode isn’t about debunking Christmas.It’s about understanding why it works.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts.All sources used are listed below.Sources & ReferencesSaint Nicholas & Santa ClausEncyclopaedia Britannica – Saint Nicholashttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-NicholasHistory Channel – Santa Claushttps://www.history.com/articles/santa-clausCrime & Cask – Santa’s American Makeoverhttps://crimeandcask.com/santa-claus-and-his-american-makeover/History Channel – Krampus Legendhttps://www.history.com/articles/krampus-christmas-legend-originSmithsonian Magazine – Krampus & Christmas Fearhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/NPR – The Yule Cat of Icelandhttps://www.npr.org/2023/12/23/1221454825/youve-heard-of-santa-maybe-even-krampus-but-what-about-the-child-eating-yule-catNortheastern University – Why Norway Hides Broomshttps://news.northeastern.edu/2018/12/20/these-holiday-traditions-will-surprise-you/BBC Worklife – Why Japan Eats KFC for Christmashttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20161216-why-japan-celebrates-christmas-with-kfcPeople Magazine – KFC Christmas in Japanhttps://people.com/christmas-in-japan-kfc-8766339 Wheel & Cross – History of Santa’s Elveshttps://wheelandcross.substack.com/p/a-history-of-santas-elves-the-niceMarvel Comics – Thor’s Goats in Norse Mythologyhttps://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/thors-goats-in-the-comicsPopular Science – Reindeer Can See UV Lighthttps://www.popsci.com/environment/reindeer-eyes-uv-light/Fortune Magazine – Seasonal Color Change in Reindeer Eyeshttps://fortune.com/2023/12/24/what-color-reindeer-eyes-blue-gold-green-study-holiday-season/National Geographic – Who Were the Magi?https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/three-kings-magi-epiphanyTime Magazine – History of the Three Wise Menhttps://time.com/5923009/three-kings-wisemen-history-magi-bible/Bible Archaeology Report – Who Were the Magi?https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2022/12/22/who-were-the-magi/Sky at Night Magazine – What Was the Star of Bethlehem?https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/what-was-the-star-of-bethlehem
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    16 min
  • The Udder Truth about Dairy

    The Udder Truth about Dairy
    Dec 20 2025
    🎙️ The Udder Truth About DairyMilk. Cheese. Yogurt. Butter. Ice cream.Few foods are as comforting, controversial, and capable of starting an argument at brunch as dairy.In this episode of Harry Situation, we take the dairy aisle and turn it into a full-blown investigative adventure. We’re separating fact from fiction, science from myth, and lactose from regret — all with curiosity, comedy, and actual research.We start by going way back — 10,000 years back — to uncover how humans decided milking animals was a good idea in the first place, and how dairy helped early civilizations survive long before expiration dates were a thing. From there, we track how dairy made its way into American culture, why milk consumption dropped while cheese quietly took over, and how technology turned milk from a risky farm gamble into a household staple.Then we get into the stuff your stomach really cares about.What is lactose? Why do 65% of humans struggle to digest it? Is lactose intolerance a modern problem — or just biology doing biology? We break down what lactase actually does, why most adults stop producing it, which cultures tolerate dairy best (and why ancestry matters), and whether you can train your body to handle dairy more effectively… or if lactose-free milk is just doing the digestion for you.We also dig into the A1 vs A2 milk debate — the protein plot twist hiding in your gallon jug. Same nutrients, different protein, very different experiences for some people. Is A2 milk better? Easier to digest? Worth the higher price? Or is it just clever marketing? We break it all down without the hype.And yes… we address the cheese situation.Why is cheese so hard to stop eating? Why does pizza feel emotionally supportive? Turns out cheese activates the same reward centers in the brain as feel-good drugs — and science has receipts.Along the way, we bust myths (no, dairy does NOT cause autism), talk gut health, acne, hormones, and why happy cows really do make better milk — mostly because stress hurts performance, whether you’re a cow or a coworker.By the end of this episode, you’ll know:• Why dairy isn’t universally “good” or “bad”• Why tolerance is personal, cultural, and genetic• Why your body isn’t broken — it’s just honest• And how to choose the milk that fits you without consequencesDairy is complicated.Dairy is chaotic.Dairy is comforting.And like everything on this show, the truth is way more interesting than the myth.🔗 Sources Used in This Episode (Short Links)• Early history of the American dairy industry (USDA):https://tinyurl.com/usda-dairy-history• A brief history of milk in America:https://www.milwaukeemag.com/brief-history-of-milk• How U.S. dairy consumption has changed:https://tinyurl.com/usda-dairy-shift• Why dairy matters nutritionally (MyPlate):https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/dairy• Is dairy good or bad for you? (Healthline):https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-dairy-bad-or-good• Dairy & heart health explained (Harvard Health):https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dairy-health-food-or-health-risk-2019012515849• Dairy and heart disease research (Mayo Clinic):https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/dairy-health• Lactose intolerance explained (Cleveland Clinic):https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7317-lactose-intolerance• Lactose intolerance overview (Johns Hopkins):https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lactose-intolerance• What A2 milk is & how it’s different (EatingWell):https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8032910/a2-milk• Cheese activates reward centers (Mount Sinai):https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2015/study-reveals-that-cheese-triggers-the-same-part-of-the-brain-as-many-drugs• Fun facts about cows (SPCA):https://spca.bc.ca/news/fun-facts-about-cows🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or YouTube🗣 “Alexa, play Harry Situation Podcast”Stay Curious. Stay Sharp. Keep Rising.
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    18 min
  • Pillow Talk: How Lack of Sleep Can Break Your Heart

    Pillow Talk: How Lack of Sleep Can Break Your Heart
    Oct 7 2025
    🎧 Episode Title: Sleep: The Science of Shutting DownPodcast: Harry Situation with Harry RogueEver wonder why you can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling human? In this episode, Harry Rogue dives deep into the fascinating and often chaotic world of sleep — with humor, science, and stories from years of juggling 5:30 a.m. bottling shifts, 6 a.m. bartending nights, and late-night tour life.Whether you’re an early riser, a night owl, or somewhere in between, this episode explores what really happens when your body powers down — and why it matters more than you think.We’ll answer questions like:How much sleep do we really need?Can you sleep too much?Why do some people wake up tired even after a full night?What’s the healthiest sleep position, and what does yours say about you?How do stress, anxiety, caffeine, and screen time affect your rest?What neurological or emotional triggers are secretly ruining your sleep?How do breakups, racing thoughts, and revenge bedtime procrastination impact sleep?What are common sleep disorders, and when should you see a doctor?And most importantly — how can you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer?Packed with relatable comedy, neuroscience, and practical tips, this episode blends humor with facts from leading sleep researchers and medical sources. Harry explores the science behind circadian rhythms, REM cycles, and the mental mechanics that keep your brain up at 3 a.m. thinking about that one text you shouldn’t have sent.Because here’s the truth: sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s maintenance for the human machine.Adults need 7–9 hours of sleep for optimal health.Less than 6 or more than 9 hours regularly can increase health risks.Stress, caffeine, and screens are your brain’s worst bedtime buddies.Breakups and anxiety disrupt REM — the stage that heals emotions.Better sleep starts with consistency, darkness, cool temperatures, and calm.Utah Neurology – Why At Least Seven Hours of Sleep Is EssentialHealthline – Stages of Sleep ExplainedSleep Foundation – Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationCleveland Clinic – When You’re Trying to Sleep but Your Mind Is RacingEveryday Health – How to Put a Racing Mind to BedWashington Post – Breakup Insomnia: Why It Happens and How to CopeFortune – How the Headspace App Helps You Sleep BetterAdventHealth – The Best Sleeping Positions for GERDJournal Watch – Body Position and Reflux During SleepHopkins Medicine – Choosing the Best Sleep PositionToday Health – Back vs. Side SleepingUT Health San Antonio – Too Much Sleep Can Hurt Cognitive PerformanceWalker, M. (2021). NPR – Why It’s Essential to Make Time for SleepScience – The Gene That Lets You Thrive on 6 Hours of SleepBBC Future – Which Is the Best Position to Sleep In?Zanskar Health – Why Sleeping on the Sofa Is a Bad IdeaMattress Firm – Why You Should Avoid Sleeping on the CouchGallup – Americans Are Sleeping Less and Feeling More StressedHealth.com – How to Shut Off Your Brain for Sleep“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.” — Matthew Walker, neuroscientist“You can’t think your way into sleep — you have to relax your way there.” — Cleveland Clinic Sleep MedicineA deep dive into the science of sleep — from why we need it, to what happens when we skip it. Learn how sleep affects your brain, body, emotions, and even heartbreak recovery. Get practical tools to calm your racing mind, improve sleep hygiene, and reclaim your rest.Because when it comes to sleep — it’s not just about closing your eyes. It’s about giving your body permission to reset, restore, and rise ready.🧠 Key Takeaways:🔬 Featured Research & Resources:💤 Quotes Featured in This Episode:💭 Episode Summary:
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    15 min
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