The Penis Panel #195

January 04, 2013

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the variety of organs that evolved to deliver reproductive cells. Evolutionary biologist John Logsdon, biologist and YouTube sensation Carin Bondar and blogger and researcher Scicurious return to the show to talk about penises (and penis-like organs) of every shape, size and species.

Guests:

  • John Logsdon
  • Carin Bondar
  • Bethany Brookshire
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