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As an evolutionary anthropologist working with human populations around the globe, Herman Pontzer has conducted research that reveals the wonder of our species's evolution and our biological diversity, documenting the connections between lifestyle, landscape, local adaptations and health. He joins Robin Ince to reveal

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Send us a text Human metabolism, primate evolution, and modern health challenges with evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer. Episode Summary: Anthropologist Dr. Herman Pontzer discusses human evolution and metabolism, comparing humans to primates like chimps and gorillas to explain our higher energy use, bigger br

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Chuck Nice + Gary O’Reilly + Neil deGrasse Tyson & Herman Pontzer 25 Jul 2025 • EN

The Power of Adaptability with Herman Pontzer

What’s the science of what makes humans special? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore how we evolved to be different from eachother, what's up with Neanderthal DNA, and humanity's superpower with evolutionary anthropologist, Herman Pontzer. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode

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Dax Shepard & Herman Pontzer 02 Apr 2025 • EN

Herman Pontzer (on evolutionary anthropology)

Herman Pontzer (Adaptable: How Your Unique Body Works and Why Our Biology Unites Us) is an evolutionary anthropologist, author, and associate professor at Duke University. Herman joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up at the end of a dirt road in a house his dad built, unpacking the dark history of anthropomet

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Alison Ann Ward & Herman Pontzer 31 Jan 2024 • EN

Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer

*Content warning up top: This episode discusses sensitive themes like diet culture, caloric intake, the psychological & physical effects of food restriction and includes many listeners’ personal experience with the term “obesity." It may be triggering for those with a history of or sensitivity to disordered eating. We

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Rose Claverie & Wade Davis 02 Apr 2025 • EN

Rituals, Coca Leaves and Cocaine, with Wade Davis

What secrets do ancient cultures hold that could reshape our understanding of humanity today? In this debut episode of Harvest Series, Wade Davis, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, joins Rose Claverie to reveal how his epic journeys through the Amazon, Tibet, and beyond have illuminated the profound connection

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