Podcast Episodes

Sense of Touch: Stories about the power of contact

This week, we're presenting two stories about the power of touch.

Part 1: While working on a book about the sense of touch, science journalist Sushma …

7 years, 6 months ago

Overwhelmed: Stories about being in over our heads

This week, we're presenting stories about times when science is just too much.

Part 1: Fiona Calvert is a crier — but when she starts her PhD, she pro…

7 years, 6 months ago

Science Saved My Life: Stories about life-saving passion

This week, we're presenting stories about passion for science that keeps us going, even in the face of overwhelming struggle. 

Part 1: When Cailin Gal…

7 years, 6 months ago

Following Directions: Stories about improvising

This week, we're presenting stories about the difficulties of following instructions -- whether it's medical advice or a recipe. 

Part 1: Science writ…

7 years, 6 months ago

Expectations: Stories about surprising discoveries

This week, we're presenting stories about what happens when our expectations don't match up with reality.

Part 1: Married neuroscientists Susana Marti…

7 years, 7 months ago

Trials by Fire: Stories about difficult paths to science

This week, we're presenting stories from scientists who faced unusually difficult paths to science. We all know it's hard work to become a scientist.…

7 years, 7 months ago

Abortion: Stories from doctors and patients - Part 2

This week, we're presenting a special two-part bonus episode featuring the stories from our June 2018 show at Caveat in New York City, as part of the…

7 years, 7 months ago

Abortion: Stories from doctors and patients - Part 1

 This week, we're presenting a special two-part bonus episode featuring the stories from our June 2018 show in New York City, "Abortion: Stories from…

7 years, 7 months ago

Leaving Home: Stories about the places we're from

This week, we're presenting stories about leaving home in pursuit of science.

Part 1: After being raised as a creationist, Jennifer Colbourne falls in…

7 years, 7 months ago

Help: Stories about desperate situations

This week, we’re presenting stories about times when we’re overwhelmed and feeling alone. Sometimes, in science, we need help. Sometimes that help is…

7 years, 7 months ago