What is “Myth Understandings”?

Why do so many persistent myths, superstitions, and folk beliefs arise? Why does our social brain love stories that feel true over facts that are true?

Shane’s newest show explores how the weirdest, funniest misunderstandings in human history come from our very human minds.

Expect to laugh and learn in equal measure as we explore:

• Cartoonishly bad ideas that stuck around for centuries

• How cognitive biases and social instincts drive our love of myth and lore

• Why modern misinformation feels so compelling

It’s part aha, part haha, and all about celebrating curiosity and the pursuit of understanding.

Shane’s career launched 20 years ago when he won “Best Stand Up” at HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival, kicking off a run of TV spots and sold-out shows. 

Finding the depth of stand-up to be limiting, he took his curiosity on the road, interviewing over 400 scientists for his acclaimed Here We Are Podcast and building a reputation for making complex ideas accessible and funny.

Stand-Up Science is the culmination of that journey: a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and real science designed to get you thinking.