Episodes

  • Aldolfo Kaminsky
    May 24 2024

    Based on the book Aldolfo Kaminsky: A forger's life by his daughter Sarah Kaminsky. We go throught the life of Aldolfo Kaminsky and how he became one of the best forgers in occupied France in World War 2 at the age of 18. Please also consider donating to this weeks charity the Palestinian Relief Fund and supporting us on Patreon!

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    19 mins
  • Katalin Kariko
    Oct 21 2023

    We're back after a long summer break with the story of real life humble hero Katalin Kariko. Katy started from the bottom and now shes here; she was gatekept, gaslit, and still she girlbossed. So get those COVID vaccines and boosters yall and thank a woman today!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Thomas Midgely Jr
    Jun 17 2023

    Do you know what lead poisoning and the hole in the ozone layer have in common? Have a listen and learn a little bit about a man who has caused more deaths than your average dictator, Thomas Midgely Jr. This week's episode is hosted as always by Dylan, and Selena is the guest, so a couple popculture references are in order. Remember kids, dont rub unknown chemicals on your skin and don't eat your deodorant, not matter how delicious it smells! Oh, and shade saves lives bbs. Music by Gwenn Mylls.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Carolyn Bertozzi
    Mar 25 2023

    Todays episode is about Nobel Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi! Our guest is the very funny local comedian Caleb Davis (dont worry, we are all disappointed he didnt know who Tom Morello is). Say no to drugs and to tortillas you find on the football field! Hosted by Dylan Tharpe Eralie, edited by Selena, music by Gwen Mylls.

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    43 mins
  • Marie Anne Paulze-Lavoisier Part 2
    Mar 11 2023

    This is the end of our story about the iconic Marie Anne Paulze-Lavoisier. We talk about the way the French Revolution intertwined with the legacy of our main character; don't you dare call her an assistant you better put some respect on her name! Also, never forget that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Thanks to Ralia for joining us this episode, definitely check out her podcast and catch her at a Lubbock open mic. Hosted as always by Dylan Tharpe Eralie, edited by Selena, music by Gwenn Mylls.

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    56 mins
  • Marie Anne Paulze-Lavoisier Part 1
    Mar 4 2023

    Hello listeners! We have returned to talk about an iconic person in science, Marie Anne Paulze - Lavoisier. Our guest is comedian and vet tech extraordinaire, Ralia! There are a lot of french names in this episode, so we appreciate your patience and your patronage. Hosted by Dylan Tharpe Eralie, music by Gwenn Mylls, edited by Selena.

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    47 mins
  • St. Elmo Brady and HBCUs
    Feb 9 2023

    In this weeks episode we talk to "ranney", an multidisciplinarian in the performing arts, about St. Elmo and HBCUs and how the scientific discoveries made by Black people have gone widely unrecognized in primary education. And that's what you missed on Glee! Hosted as always by Dylan Tharpe Eralie, edited by Selena, music by Gwen Mylls.

    Sources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_W._Talley

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Elmo_Brady

    https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/view/drs:31156549$15i

    https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/brady-saint-elmo-1884-1966/

    https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/massie-samuel-proctor-1919-2005/

    https://chemistry.illinois.edu/spotlight/alumni/brady-st-elmo-1884-1966

    https://chemistry.illinois.edu/news/2022-02-23/bringing-life-legacy-st-elmo-brady-sharper-focus

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisk_Jubilee_Singers

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Lavon_Julian

    https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/st-elmo-brady.html

    https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/st-elmo-brady

    Beyond Small Numbers: Voices of African American PhD Chemists

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Weirdest Star
    Feb 4 2023

    Hey kids! We are back with a brand new episode about space, the elements, and conspiracy theories with our friend Kristin! Did Neil Degrasse Tyson help write Elton John's hit song "Rocketman"? Listen and find out! Hosted as always by Dylan Tharp Eralie, edited by Selena, and theme music by Gwen Mylls.

    Sources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Przybylski%27s_Star#:~:text=Przybylski's%20Star%20possibly%20also%20contains,and%20einsteinium%20being%20theoretically%20detected.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapidly_oscillating_Ap_star

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ap_and_Bp_stars

    https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/317/2/299/1005394?login=true

    https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-strangest-and-second-strangest-star-in-the-galaxy

    https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/477/3/3791/4964763?login=true

    https://journals.aps.org/prc/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevC.105.L021302

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0019103580902535?via%3Dihub

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    1 hr and 7 mins