Podcast Episodes

Identity Crisis: Stories about what makes us who we are

This week we present two stories about people struggling with their identity.

Part 1: When science journalist Katherine Wu interviews a scientist abou…

6 years, 2 months ago

Hypothesis: Stories about having a question that needs answering

This week we present two stories from people who had hypotheses.

Part 1: Teaching sixth grade science becomes much more difficult when Xochitl Garcia'…

6 years, 3 months ago

Leaving Home: Stories about having to leave in order to find home

This week we present two stories of people who had to leave home to find a new home.

Part 1: When Ph.D student Ali Mattu's girlfriend tells him she is…

6 years, 3 months ago

Shoot for the Stars: Stories about people who look to the night sky for inspiration

This week we share two stories of people who were inspired by heroes of space.

Part 1: After watching a documentary about the moon landing, Kate Downe…

6 years, 3 months ago

Dating by the Numbers: Stories about the romantic side of numbers

This week we present two stories from people who found an intersection between numbers and their sex life.

Part 1: When online dating isn't working o…

6 years, 3 months ago

A Scientist is Born: Stories that cross generations

This week we present two stories that give us insight into the birth and life of a scientist.

Part 1: As a 16-year-old, Lily Be gets an unexpected edu…

6 years, 3 months ago

Justice: Stories about righteous determination

This week we present two stories from people who stood up against a system eager to tear them down.

Part 1: After a car crash alters Emily Winn's life…

6 years, 4 months ago

BONUS: Behind the Scenes, Episode 1: Stage Fright

A sneak peek at our new BONUS podcast for Patreon supporters! Today's episode is the first of our Behind the Scenes series. Liz and Erin are joined b…

6 years, 4 months ago

Thankful: Stories about gratitude

This week we present two stories from people who owe a debt of gratitude to somebody for their entrance into the science community.

Part 1: A chance m…

6 years, 4 months ago

Outsiders: Stories about seeing things from the outside

This week we present stories from two scientists who were confronted with their status as an “outsider.”

Part 1: After getting hit by a car, Ph.D. stu…

6 years, 4 months ago