Our Methodology

We deliver evidence with full nuance, honest uncertainty, and practical implications—in a format you can absorb during your commute.

Every episode answers one question clearly enough that you could teach it to someone else.

Evidence Standards

Every claim sourced — study, sample size, methodology
Correlation vs. causation — we never blur that line
Contradictions shown — both sides when studies disagree
Uncertainty stated — weak evidence labeled as such
Specific parameters — "90-120 min after waking" not "in the morning"
Natural citations — "A 2023 Nature meta-analysis found..."
Fact-checkable — verify against our sources

Production Pipeline

Research flows through multiple stages before becoming audio. We don't write until claims are verified across independent sources.

1-2

Foundation

3-4

Question Discovery

5-6

Cross-Validation

7
Synthesis

8-13

Production

Multi-Source Synthesis

Every topic researched through multiple lenses, then cross-validated. Academic literature has blind spots—we fill them.

Proposal

Academic

Real-Time

Industry

Policy

Cross-Validated

Narrative

Episode Structure

Foundation: The "Why"

Key concepts, methodology, and terms explained with clear analogies. Technical terms always spelled out on first use (e.g., "polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFA").

Evidence: The "What"

Key studies cited with institution, year, and sample size. Conflicting evidence addressed directly—not hidden.

Application: The "How"

Protocols with exact parameters: timing, frequency, dosage. No vague advice—only actionable specifics.