Podcast Episodes

Fresh Start: Stories about new beginnings

As we say goodbye to 2023 and ring in the New Year, this week’s classic episode is all about the novel.

Part 1: Feeling isolated in her new job as a p…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Child Is Born: Stories about labor and delivery

Happy Holidays! In this week’s classic episode, both stories explore the miracle of life.

Part 1: An expert in oxytocin, the hormone released during b…

2 years, 3 months ago

DIY: Stories about doing science oneself

Science doesn’t always have to be in fancy labs with million dollar equipment and shiny beakers. Sometimes, science can be a bit more DIY. In this we…

2 years, 3 months ago

Bringing My Whole Self: Stories about being yourself in science

In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers strive to be their authentic selves in academia.

Part 1: Raul Fernandez dreamed of going to universit…

2 years, 4 months ago

Active Participant: Stories about being a research subject

Research participants are sometimes the most important part of science. Without participants there is no data, and without data there are no findings…

2 years, 4 months ago

Reality: Stories about one's perception of real life

Everyone thinks they know the difference between fantasy and reality. But do we? In this week’s episode, our storytellers struggle to keep a firm gra…

2 years, 4 months ago

Career Path: Stories about career journeys

While some people have straight forward career paths, in this week’s episode, both of our storyteller’s career paths are a little more complex.

Part 1…

2 years, 4 months ago

Shame: Stories about things we hide

In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers confront their secret shames and learn to accept themselves, warts and all.

Part 1: Comedian Amy Velt…

2 years, 5 months ago

Politics: Stories about the political side of science

While many people believe science and politics should be kept separate, politics is deeply ingrained in science. Be it through funding agendas, cultu…

2 years, 5 months ago

Paradoxical: Stories about thoughts we shouldn't have

We all have thoughts that can be seemingly absurd or self-contradictory. In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers reckon with their conflicti…

2 years, 5 months ago