Hey, Grandpa, what’s for supper?! The Two Humans try to keep it “tasteful” as they discuss the history of cannibalism. We’ll provide the fava beans, you bring the chianti.

Episode 41: Man—It’s What’s for Dinner

An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans

Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.

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