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In Episode 111 of Mr. Robin's Hood Podcast, Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) sit down with science journalist Ingrid Wickelgren to explore the growing evidence that astrocytes—star-shaped glial cells once dismissed as support cells—may play a central role in cognition, emotion, sleep, and behavior. They review landmark findings and experiments, from calcium waves first observed in the 1980s to recent zebrafish, fruit-fly and mouse studies showing astrocytes modulate neural activity across broader timescales and influence state changes like giving up, arousal, and mood. The hosts and guest discuss the implications for psychiatric disorders, future treatments, neuroscience research priorities, and how adding astrocytes to our models could change how we understand and treat the brain. There is also a quick diversion to explore Ingrid's six-degree-separation from William Shatner. 

Episode 110 explores the provocative idea that plants may possess forms of consciousness. Hosts Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey-on-the-Mic (Mikel Mauree Robinson) welcome journalist Susan Lahey to discuss evidence from plant behavior, memory experiments, and theories linking microtubules to wider forms of awareness.
The conversation also touches on cultural assumptions about human uniqueness, ethical implications for agriculture and deforestation, and ways to rebuild a reciprocal relationship with the natural world.

We’re time-traveling back to Early YouTube (circa 2005), unearthing cringe-worthy gems that had peeps ROFL’ing and face-palming for decades. From the bizarre to the brilliantly absurd, Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) dissect the clips that made—and sometimes broke—our brains. Bonus feature: Mr. Robin’s pre-YouTube masterpiece, a silent webcam epic of Moby Dick (spoiler: the whale looks suspiciously pixelated). Have a legendary fave? Hit us up—if it tickles our funny bone, we’ll spotlight it!

Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) explore the real human ability of echolocation, how people like Daniel Kish use tongue clicks and echoes to build mental maps, and how recent research shows sighted adults can learn the skill with training. The episode blends scientific insight on neuroplasticity with humorous anecdotes—most notably Mikey's grocery-store attempt at "bat powers"—to celebrate human adaptability and curiosity.

Episode 107 explores soil conservation in Oklahoma, mixing a humorous opening about Mikey’s over-the-top activism with an in-depth interview with an Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society historian. Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) with their special guest, Dr. Sam Stalcup cover the history of conservation districts, Dust Bowl lessons, practical practices like terracing and native grass restoration, and current challenges such as invasive cedar and soil health. Listeners will learn why protecting topsoil matters, how local partnerships and agencies work together, and simple ways to get involved—reach out to your local conservation district, support local programs, and stay informed.

In Episode 106 (In Between) of Mr. Robin's Hood Podcast hosts Robin Hohweiler (Mr. Robin) and Mikel Mauree Robinson (Mikey) explore the odd idea that some people may possess a fourth color receptor — a condition known as tetrachromacy. They mix personal colorblind (Mr. Robin) anecdotes with science about cones, genetics, and how the brain shapes perception. The episode covers genetic evidence, a lab study finding one likely tetrachromat, and efforts to design tests and even printers that might reveal colors most people can’t see. It’s a curious, funny, and approachable look at what color is and how reality can differ between minds.

Author Miranda Thorn returns to Mr. Robin's Hood Podcast to discuss her paranormal romance series and her new werewolf novel, Stolen Under a Full Moon. The hosts Robin Hohweiler (Mr. Robin), Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) and guest author Miranda Thorn dive into worldbuilding, character rules, the writing process, and the realities of publishing indie fiction.
Expect playful banter, behind‑the‑scenes tips (Substack, self‑publishing), and a lighthearted look at the creative life of a prolific paranormal romance writer.
 

Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and co-host Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) dive into the eerie Dodleston Messages—an alleged 1980s BBC microcomputer contact with a 16th-century man and a future entity—mixing skepticism, humor, and personal anecdotes about time travel, conspiracy culture, and why we love mysteries.

Hosts Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey (Mikel Mauree Robinson) banter about an international prank involving Bulgaria, then welcome Mikey's dad, Todd Fredericksen, for a Father's Day conversation filled with family stories, childhood memories, and offbeat humor. The episode covers grandparental sayings, frugal upbringing, lifelong quirks, water and adrenaline tales, and simple fatherly advice—wrapping up with quirky sign-offs and their usual reminder to stay weird.

Hosts Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey-on-the-Mic (Mikel Mauree Robinson) open Episode 102 (an In-Between) with a joking aside about alleged black‑market body‑part swaps before diving into the serious and bizarre world of head transplantation. They trace the idea from an Italian scientist's rat experiments through mid‑century animal surgeries to modern claims and controversies. The episode summarizes the science, ethics, and spectacle surrounding head‑swap proposals — the surgical steps proposed, key figures, failed animal attempts, and the legal, medical, and moral hurdles that make human head transplants wildly controversial. All done with the typical wit and pseudo analysis of Mr. Robin's Hood Podcast.