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280 – Enlightenment with Myq Kaplan pt. 2 Jul 29, 2024

Myq Kaplan is back to continue a very pleasant conversation about Enlightenment.

Music at the end from Wishy with Triple Seven.

279 – Enlightenment with Myq Kaplan pt. 1 Jul 22, 2024

Myq Kaplan is a comedian but also a searcher, a thinker, a philosopher, and always a wealth of great insight, information and quotes. A great conversation.

Music at the end from Mei Semones with Kabutomushi.

278 – The Law with Aaron Reichenberger pt. 2 Jul 01, 2024

Wonder attorney and great friend, Aaron Reichenberger, is back to sip more pilsners and chat about the Law.

Music at the end from Jana (Yah-nuh) Mila with Somebody New.

277 – The Law with Aaron Reichenberger pt. 1 Jun 26, 2024

Long ago as a law student he was a guest on Professor Blastoff. Now a practicing and very accomplished attorney, my good friend Aaron Reichenberger visits the Space Cave as we chat over pilsners and discuss the law.

Music at the end from Blondshell with Joiner.

276 – Space with Michelle Lucas May 05, 2024

Michelle Lucas loves Space. She studied Aerospace Engineering, Communications & Space Studies at Purdue University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She’s trained astronauts, conducted microgravity fluids research on NASA’s KC-135 aircraft, worked at space camp, worked with the ISS, and lots and lots more. She loves space. So much so that she and a business partner started Uniphi Space Agency – a talent management company for retired astronauts. She also founded the non-profit Higher Orbits to use space to excite and inspire students about STEM, STEAM, Leadership, Teambuilding and Communication. The list goes on and on, and she was nice enough to stop by and chat about National Astronaut Day on may 5th.

Music at the end from Katie Toupin with Astronaut.

275 – Sustainability with Yoichi Shiga pt. 2 Apr 15, 2024

An excellent chat. Continued. Yoichi Shiga, PhD, discusses new beginnings, life, planet earth, woodworking, and everything.

Music at the end from Heart Bones with This Time It’s Different.

274 – Sustainability with Yoichi Shiga pt. 1 Apr 08, 2024

Fantastic guest and friend of the show, Yoichi Shiga, PhD, is back to chat about new developments, a new career, woodworking, sustainability, life, and tons more. He sips some Bundaberg Ginger Beer while Dave has some Orange Juice.

Music at the end from Warpaint with Common Blue.

273 – Dogs with Lisa Delarios pt. 2 Mar 05, 2024

Part two of a lovely chat with Lisa Delarios and more Taco Truck Lager from Dust Bowl Brewing.

Music at the end from Real Estate with Water Underground.

272 – Dogs with Lisa Delarios pt. 1 Feb 28, 2024

Longtime friend from Austin, hilarious comedian, antique enthusiast, animal lover, and dog trainer Lisa Delarios stops by and share some Taco Truck Lager from Dust Bowl Brewing and chat about Dogs.

Music at the end from Viji with Sedative.

271 – Botany with Matt Candeias pt. 2 Feb 20, 2024

Continuation of an excellent chat with Botanist and host of In Defense Of Plants, Matt Candeias.

Music at the end from Akira Galaxy with Silver Shoes.

270 – Botany with Matt Candeias pt. 1 Feb 13, 2024

Matt Candeias, of the great In Defense of Plants, is back to share some lager and chat about Botany. Music at the end from Alaska Reid with Back to This.

269 – Marine Biology with Kyla Van Maanen pt. 2 Jan 24, 2024

Continuation of a great chat with Marine Biologist and Program Manager at PangeaSeed, Kyla Van Maanen. Music at the end from Jenny Owen Youngs with Knife Went In.

268 – Marine Biology with Kyla Van Maanen pt. 1 Jan 19, 2024

Kyla Van Maanen is the Program Manager at PangeaSeed, a nonprofit organization that bridges art and science to advance ocean conservation. She has a BA in Environmental Studies from Pitzer College and an MS in Marine Biology from Northeastern University. She was nice enough to stop by the new studio and chat about the planets, …

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267 – Terraform Industries with Casey Handmer pt. 2 Dec 23, 2023

Continuation of a vast conversation with the incredibly bright Casey Handmer, PhD.

266 – Terraform Industries with Casey Handmer pt. 1 Dec 15, 2023

Casey Handmer, PhD is back to discuss leaving JPL, his new company Terraform Industries, and so much more. Music at the end from Sir Chloe with Leash.

265 – Chad Daniels Nov 30, 2023

A conversation with great friend and excellent comedian, Chad Daniels. He has a new fancy out called Mixed Reviews (link here) With music at the end from Generationals with Trust.

264 – Computer Science with Shahruz Shaukat pt. 2 Nov 23, 2023

Part two with the brilliant Shahruz Shaukat. Music at the end from Camila Luna with Armchair.

263 – Computer Science with Shahruz Shaukat pt. 1 Nov 16, 2023

Shahruz is one of the original engineers from the Earwolf days. Responsible for a lot of the features that many podcast networks use today. He stopped by the new studio to talk all about that, his background, and tons more. A very fun way to get back into the Space Cave. And by supporting this …

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262 – The Moth Project with Peter Kiesewalter Oct 25, 2023

Peter Kiesewalter is a talented musician, and his latest project “The Moth Project” is fascinating. At the heart of “The Moth Project” lies two brothers. One, a passionate artist; the other, a dedicated botanist engrossed in our ecosystem. Amidst the 2020 quarantine in upstate New York, they, along with their six children, bonded over evening …

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261 – Hyperreal with Remington Scott pt. 2 Mar 14, 2023

Part two of a fascinating chat with CEO, Founder, and Chief Architect of Hyperreal.io, Remington Scott. Music at the end from Julia Jacklin with I Was Neon.

260 – Hyperreal with Remington Scott pt. 1 Mar 07, 2023

Remington Scott is the Founder, CEO and Chief Architect of Hyperreal — a company that empowers creators to own, copyright, and monetize their Digital Identity. He was nice enough to stop by and chat about his beginnings in animation and video games, how he got into VFX, and what the future might look like. Music …

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259 – The Ultimate Playlist with Shevy Smith and Khalid Jones Nov 02, 2022

The Ultimate Playlist app is a new kind of radio app. One that rewards you for listening. The innovators behind it, Shevy Smith and Khalid Jones, stopped by via zoom to talk more about it, the inspiration for creating it, and what it does. Music at the end from Pearl Charles with Sleepless Dreamer.

258 – Percussion is the Feel with Dr. John Lane pt. 2 Jul 19, 2022

Part two. A little delayed …but still good. Enjoy! Music at the end from Yard Act with 100% Endurance Featuring Elton John

257 – Percussion is the Feel with John Lane pt. 1 Jul 06, 2022

The title doesn’t really do justice …which is a fitting phrase, considering that John Lane (“Dr Music”), who has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, uses his talents in percussion to spread awareness to causes such as the Innocence Project — which focuses on the wrongfully convicted — and Trigger his latest project, which deals …

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256 – Adjusting with Caitlin Gill pt. 2 Jun 12, 2022

More conversation with a wonderful person, Caitlin Gill. Music at the end from Lo Moon with Expectations.

255 – Adjusting with Caitlin Gill pt. 1 May 31, 2022

Did the pandemic impact your life? Did you move to the desert in the middle of nowhere and start an entirely new life? That’s what hilarious comedian Caitlin Gill did. How does a change of that magnitude happen? How does it feel? We discuss this and a lot more. Music at the end from Beach …

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254 – Graphic Design with Geoff Tice pt. 2 May 11, 2022

Part two of a great conversation about Art with the delightful Geoff Tice. Music at the end from Sales with Can’t Be Yours Forever.

253 – Graphic Design with Geoff Tice pt. 1 May 04, 2022

Geoff Tice is a funny comedian based out of Denver, and he’s also a very talented illustrator and graphic designer with a fascinating backstory. We chat about this with only one of us enjoying some Ride On Hazy IPA from golden Road Brewing. It’s a start. Music at the end from Yot Club with Hole.

252 – Fine Art with Sean Micka pt. 2 Apr 25, 2022

Part two of an excellent chat with artist and musician, Sean Micka. This one gets more into his background, his beginnings in art, and why music and art are so vital to his existence. Music at the end from Sean Micka with Are You Okay?

251 – Fine Art with Sean Micka pt. 1 Apr 18, 2022

Sean Micka is an extremely talented artist and musician. He was a guest long ago on Professor Blastoff, but due to technical problems, it was never released. He stopped by the Space Cave for a great conversation about being an artist, life, and lots more. Music at the end from the High Violets with Up …

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250 – Acting with James Urbaniak pt. 2 Mar 22, 2022

Part two of a fun conversation on Acting with the great James Urbaniak. Music at the end from Alice Phoebe Lou with Underworld.

249 – Acting with James Urbaniak pt. 1 Mar 15, 2022

Ol’ friend and immensely talented actor James Urbaniak stops by to chat about the process, preparation, and work involved in acting. Being a part of a production, getting started, inspiration — a fascinating conversation. Music at the end from Men I Trust with Sugar.

248 –Neural Networks & Time with Dr. Patrick Simen pt. 2 Feb 21, 2022

Dr. Patrick Simen, an associate professor in the Neuroscience Department at Oberlin College, is back to continue an incredibly fascinating chat about the Brain, A.I., Neural Networks, and Time. Music at the end from Alex the Astronaut with I Think You’re Great.

247 – Neural Networks & Time with Dr. Patrick Simen pt. 1 Feb 14, 2022

Dr. Patrick Simen is a professor of Neuroscience at Oberlin College. He stops by via zoom for an incredibly fascinating conversation on the brain, artificial intelligence, and understanding what it means to be human. Music at the end from Barrie with Frankie.

246 – Music and Philosophy with Domenica Romagni pt. 2 Feb 07, 2022

Domenica Romagni, a brilliant assistant professor in the Philosophy department at Colorado State, is back to discuss more music, philosophy, life, questioning, and more. Music at the end from Trentemøller with All Too Soon.

245 – Music and Philosophy with Domenica Romagni pt. 1 Feb 02, 2022

Domenica Romagni is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Colorado State University, and she got her PhD at Princeton. She’s a musician, rock climber, cook, and amazing cellist. We talk about all of this and more. Music at the end from Domenica’s band Bitter Bloom with Long Time Coming.

244 – Animation & Creativity with Peter Jayne pt. 2 Jan 24, 2022

The amazing and talented Peter Jayne is back for part two of a conversation about art, creativity, animation, and lots more. Music at the end from Love as Laughter with Singing Sores Make Perfect Swords.

243 – Animation and Creativity with Peter Jayne pt. 1 Jan 17, 2022

Peter Jayne is an incredibly talented artist and animator. He’s also a fun person to chat with. He did the stop motion segment for the Dragons bit on Big Nothingness as well as lots of contributions to the Junk Show over the years. We chat about all this as well as the creative process, staying …

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242 – Pandemic Coordination with Fiona Gau pt. 2 Jan 04, 2022

Part two of a great chat with Pandemic and Special Pathogens Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Public Health, and longtime friend, Fiona Gau. The views expressed during this episode are her own and do not represent anyone else. Music at the end from Geowulf with I’ve Been Over It.

241 – Pandemic Coordination with Fiona Gau pt. 1 Jan 01, 2022

Pandemic and Special Pathogen Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Public Health, and longtime friend Fiona Gau, chats via Zoom about keeping hospitals, friends, family, children, and yourself safe during a pandemic. The views expressed in this recording are her own. Music at the end from Public Service Broadcasting with Go!

240 – Mathematics with Matt Kirshen pt. 2 Dec 30, 2021

Part two of a great chat on Mathematics with the hilarious Matt Kirshen. Music at the end from Krestovsky with Mental Green.

239 – Mathematics with Matt Kirshen pt. 1 Dec 25, 2021

Matt Kirshen is a hilarious comedian, and he studied Math at Cambridge. He talks about his studies, math in general, how it applies to life, and the correlations between it and comedy. Music at the end from Micra with After Dark.

238 – The Mechanical Mind with Lee Bruns pt. 2 Dec 06, 2021

Part two of the conversation with Lee Bruns, talking about engines, motorcycles, his childhood, and lots more. Music at the end from Liz Cooper with Motorcycle.

237 – The Mechanical Mind with Lee Bruns pt. 1 Nov 29, 2021

Do you know someone who can hear a motorcycle drive by and immediately know the type of engine, how it’s tuned, the type of exhaust, and so on? If not, you will after hearing this conversation with Lee Bruns. An extremely fascinating person. Music at the end from Katie Toupin with Astronaut.

236 – Science Fiction Writing with Meg Elison pt. 2 Nov 22, 2021

Continuation of a fascinating conversation with writer Meg Elison, author of The Book of the Unnamed Midwife and many more. Music at the end from Sunflower Bean with Baby Don’t Cry.

235 – Science Fiction Writing with Meg Elison pt. 1 Nov 20, 2021

Meg Elison is an award winning and very prolific and talented writer, and thanks to Jeanne Hospod, she was nice enough to drop by and chat about her life, her process, goals, and so much more. Music at the end from Maita with Pastel Concrete.

234 – Rhetoric with Dr. Dan French pt. 2 Nov 09, 2021

Part two of a great chat on Rhetoric with PhD Dan French. Music at the end from Ruthven with Don’t Keep it to Yourself

233 – Rhetoric with Dr. Dan French pt. 1 Nov 03, 2021

Dan French is a comedian and a writer, and he has a PhD in Rhetoric. We chat via zoom all about what Rhetoric is, how it can be implemented, and various other applications. And baguettes. Music at the end from Autolux with Plantlife.

232 – Science & Philosophy with Eric Lyons pt. 2 Oct 25, 2021

Part two of a great chat with Eric Lyons, who is an a graduate program studying Science and Philosophy. Music at the end from Built to Spill with Randy Described Eternity.

231 – Science & Philosophy with Eric Lyons Oct 21, 2021

Eric Lyons recently finished a BA in Science and Technology at Colorado State University and is now enrolled in a graduate program. He’s also a comedian, an interesting person, a searcher, and lots more. We chat about all this and more. A call to Daniel Alberto starts things off. Music at the end from Beach …

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230 – Science Communication with Dave Farina Oct 13, 2021

Musician, podcaster, and Science Educator Dave Farina of Professor Dave Explains is back as we kick things back into gear. What’s it like these days communicating science to a world that gets information from unlimited sources? Find out during this chat. Music at the end from Diiv with Dopamine.

229 – An Update Finally Sep 22, 2021

A short update on the podcast, future recordings, and what I’ve been up to.

228 — The Cold Atom Laboratory Aug 17, 2020

Joining via Zoom from a lab here on earth, brilliant physicist Dr. David C. Aveline is back to talk about the Cold Atom Laboratory and the results of their experiments on the International Space Station. It’s an unbelievable achievement that should win a Nobel Prize if there’s any justice. You can read the article referenced …

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227 — Multiple Sclerosis with Michelle Biloon Aug 10, 2020

Longtime comedy friend Michelle Biloon (@biloon), whose new album Permanent Hat is available now, joins via zoom to chat about having MS, comedy, creating a new album, staying safe during covid, how to avoid stress, and so much more. Plus some exciting announcements. Music at the end from Obscura Hail with Doomer.

226 — Genetics with Dr. Alex Platt Jul 13, 2020

Dr. Alex Platt from the University of Pennsylvania is back to give some insight into the pandemic, what we can look forward to, how the science has progressed, and what all goes into developing a vaccine. We also chat about about genetics and race. Music at the end from Sean Auguste with Mindz.

225 — In the ER during a Pandemic with Patrick Hughes pt. 2 Jun 30, 2020

We last checked in with Dr. Patrick Hughes, who works in the ER in several hospitals in Massachusetts, at the beginning of the COVID19 Pandemic. How have things changed since then? Is there reason for optimism for the future? Find out these answers and much more. Music at the end from Nicole Atkins with AM …

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224 — Music & Theology with Matt Puckett Jun 08, 2020

Matt Puckett (@mattdpuckett) is a prolific artist based in Brooklyn, NY. You may know him from Mother Falcon or his solo work as Brother Bear. Between attending protests he was nice enough to chat about making music, making a difference, growing up religious, studying Theology, and lots more. Music at the end from Rodriguez with …

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223 — Thanatology with Cara Santa Maria May 18, 2020

Cara Santa Maria (@carasantamaria) is well-known in the science community. You might know her from Explorer, Brain Games, Bill Nye Saves The World, The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe podcast, or her own podcast, Talk Nerdy. She knows her stuff, and she’s currently getting a PhD in Clinical Psychology. We talk about that, Thanatology, the …

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222 — Art in a Pandemic with Penelope Clubb May 12, 2020

She doesn’t like being in the spotlight and doesn’t like being called an artist, but Penelope Clubb is doing both of those things by being a guest this week. She’s incredibly creative, talented, and more than anything — kind. She’s been making masks for homeless friends during all of this as well as working at …

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221 — Pandemic Updates from Australia with Dan Pritchard May 04, 2020

Dan Pritchard (@danfromorange) is the wizard behind the curtain who makes this show happen each week. He lives in a small city in Australia and works in a hospital. He also lives with someone who is vulnerable during this pandemic. So, what is life like for him currently? We chat over Zoom about this and …

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220 — Polyvagal Theory with Heidi Juniper Apr 15, 2020

What is Polyvagal Theory? Could it be a useful tool in dealing with trauma or getting through a pandemic? Heidi Juniper was nice enough to chat via Zoom and discuss this, evolution, nature vs nurture, and lots more. Music the end from John Prine with Hello in There.

219 — In the ER during COVID19 with Dr. Patrick Hughes Apr 06, 2020

What is it like as a doctor to work in an emergency room during a pandemic? Dr. Patrick Hughes, who is currently working at several facilities in Massachusetts, drops by to share some thoughts and give some valuable insight into what is happening. Music at the end from Drakulas with Dark Black from their new …

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218 – Perspectives with Myq Kaplan Mar 31, 2020

How do you stay calm during a pandemic? What steps are you taking? The always insightful Myq Kaplan (@myqkaplan), whose new album AKA is available for pre-oder April 17th, connects via Zoom to share some helpful words of wisdom during an uncertain time. Music at the end from the late Joe Diffie with Home.

217 – COVID-19 with Dr. Alexander Platt Mar 24, 2020

Old friend and brilliant geneticist, Dr. Alex Platt, who now works the University of Pennsylvania, was nice enough to do a Zoom call and chat about the Coronavirus, where it may have started, how we may be able to stop it, and the nature of viruses. Music at the end from Kenny Rogers with Lucille.

216 – Heuristics with Nick McCay pt. 2 Mar 16, 2020

Nick McCay from Eclectic Spacewalk (@Espacewalk) is back, and the conversation gets much more philosophical over Purple Haze Raspberry Lager from Abita Brewing. Nonzero Sums, Heuristics, futurism, and so much more. Music at the end from Hazel English with Shaking.

215 – Heuristics with Nick McCay pt. 1 Mar 10, 2020

Nick McCay is the mind behind Eclectic Spacewalk (@ESpacewalk), which can’t be recommended enough, and he also worked in the news world after college. He stopped by to share some Purple Haze Raspberry Lager from Abita Brewing, share some stories and ponder a bit about life. Music at the end from Dan Luke and the …

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214 – Following Your Heart with Matt Knudsen pt. 2 Mar 02, 2020

Part two with the great Matt Knudsen (@MattKnudsen) talking about life, creativity, making things, staying focused, and staying excited about what you’re doing. Music at the end from Elliott Smith with Big Nothing.

213 – Following Your Heart with Matt Knudsen pt. 1 Feb 24, 2020

Matt Knudsen (@mattknudsen) is a great comedian, actor and musician among many other things. He also runs marathons and is full of great insight on following your dreams, doing what makes you happy, staying content, and finding ways to stay invested in what you’re doing. No matter what your pursuit is, you’ll likely find some …

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212 – Evolutionary Biology & Psychology with Katie Goldin pt. 2 Feb 18, 2020

Katie Goldin (@KatieGoldin) is back to chat more about biology, nature versus nurture, birds, and lots more – and it’s great. Music at the end from Corridor with Domino.

211 – Evolutionary Biology & Psychology with Katie Goldin pt. 1 Feb 10, 2020

Katie Goldin (@KatieGoldin) is the host of the Creature Feature podcast, and she also is the silly goose behind @probirdrights (not a goose) on twitter. She also studied Evolutionary Biology and Psychology at Harvard, and she was nice enough to stop by and share some Mind Haze IPA from Firestone Walker Brewing and talk about …

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210 – Happy 2020 Jan 16, 2020

A solo episode answering questions from twitter. Music at the end from Krestovsky with Work Mouse.

209 – Music with Andrew Carroll pt. 2 Dec 24, 2019

Part two of a fun conversation with the Lonely Wild’s Andrew Carroll (@andrewcarroll) about making music, being a parent, staying creative, and where it all comes from. Music at the end from Beach House with The Hours.

208 – Music with Andrew Carroll pt. 1 Dec 16, 2019

Andrew Carroll (@Andrew_Carroll) is an amazing musician who is part of The Lonely Wild and has also done music for movies and the AMC show Lodge 49. He stopped by to share some Hop Nosh IPA from Uinta Brewing and talk about making music, the creative process, traveling with a band, and how things change …

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207 – Skeptoid with Brian Dunning pt. 2 Dec 09, 2019

Part two of a throughly enjoyable conversation with a true gentleman, Brian Dunning (@briandunning) of the Skeptoid Podcast. Music at the end From Zero 7 with Swimmers.

206 – Skeptoid with Brian Dunning pt. 1 Dec 02, 2019

Brian Dunning (@briandunning) started the Skeptoid Podcast way back before podcasting was cool. Now with over 700 episodes available, he stops by to share some California Chill Pilsner from Mikkeler Brewing and talk about his passion for the show, how it started, how it morphed into a non-profit, and lots more. A chat with Chris …

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205 – Acting with James Urbaniak pt. 2 Nov 25, 2019

The great James Urbaniak (@JamesUrbaniak) is back to share more Truth Serum IPA from Dogfish Head and chat more about his encyclopedic knowledge of lesser-known things, how he got into acting, and lots more. Music at the end from Marika Hackman with I’m Not Where You Are.

204 – Acting with James Urbaniak pt. 1 Nov 18, 2019

You may know him as the voice of Dr. Venture, or from a million other things, but the great James Urbaniak (@jamesurbaniak) can’t be defined by one medium, let alone a single role. He stopped by to share some Truth Serum IPA from Dogfish Head and talk about his life as an actor – how …

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203 – Exploration with Casey Handmer pt. 2 Nov 11, 2019

JPL Physicist Casey Handmer, PhD (@CJHandmer) is back to chat more about science, space, travel, exploring new planets, and more. Music at the end from Mike Henry with Panther in the Hay.

202 – Exploration with Casey Handmer pt. 1 Nov 04, 2019

Casey Handmer (@CJHandmer) has a PhD in Physics from Caltech and currently works at JPL (his views are his own), and he has one of the most engaged minds you will likely ever come across. He knows lots of things about lots of subjects. Just check out his blog to see for yourself. He was …

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201 – Viscri with Alexu Toader Oct 21, 2019

Viscri is a small village in Northern Romania. Alexu Toader and his wife Mara both lived and worked in the much busier and metropolitan Bucharest, where he was a designer and she was a lawyer. What would compel them to move out into the country? Have all the changes been positive? Alexu was nice enough …

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200 – Carbon Cowboy with Yoichi Shiga pt. 2 Sep 11, 2019

The Carbon Cowboy is back to share more Fort Point KSA and talk about tracking carbon, the future of the planet, how to follow what interests you, and so much more. Music at the end from Matt Kivel with Two Braids.

199 – Carbon Cowboy with Yoichi Shiga pt. 1 Sep 04, 2019

Yoichi Shiga is a fascinating fellow with an interesting career path. From computer animation to environmental science and getting his PhD at Stanford, to being a Carbon Cowboy and working at NASA’s Ames Research center – there’s a lot to go over. He was nice enough to bring some KSA from Fort Point Brewing and …

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198 – Law School with Joanna Leitch pt. 2 Aug 26, 2019

The wonderful Joanna Leitch (@jo_leitch) is back to chat more about her first year of Law School, making big life changes, and how to feel comfortable about those decisions. Music at the end from Bat for Lashes with Kids in the Dark.

197 – Law School with Joanna Leitch pt. 1 Aug 20, 2019

What is it like to switch from the entertainment industry to pursuing a law degree? Joanna Leitch (@jo_leitch) is here to share some Gluten free IPA from Omission Brewing and talk all about how and why she did just that, plus lots more. Music at the end from Pete Yorn with Calm Down.

196 – Entomology with Mario Padilla pt. 2 Aug 12, 2019

Mario Padilla (@Mario_J_Padilla) is back as we record in the Grain Room of Kokopelli Brewing in Denver, Colorado to continue the conversation about Entomology, his backstory and education, why he is so passionate about learning, and lots more about his collection of animals at the Butterfly Pavilion. Music at the end from Lorelei with I …

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195 – Entomology with Mario Padilla pt. 1 Aug 05, 2019

Mario Padilla (@Mario_J_Padilla) is the head Entomologist at the Denver Butterfly Pavilion (B_FlyPavilion) and he was nice enough to not only invite Dave and a friend for a tour but also to sit down at Kokopelli Brewing Company (with flights of beer courtesy of Hailey) and chat about butterflies, science, his love of bugs, and …

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194 – Scientology with Conrad Romo pt. 2 Jul 29, 2019

Conrad Romo continues a fascinating chat about his time in Scientology, how he eventually left, and some of the most bizarre aspects of his experience. Plus, he shares some odd music created by scientologists. Music at the end from Pearl Charles with Sleepless Dreamer.

193 – Scientology with Conrad Romo pt. 1 Jul 22, 2019

You’ve probably heard plenty about it and maybe even seen a documentary or two, but hear what it’s like to be in Scientology first-hand from writer and salesman Conrad Romo, who was in for nearly 14 years long ago. How has it changed since this? What is the appeal? Find out about all of this …

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192 – Social Work with Rebecca Oachs pt. 2 Jul 15, 2019

Part two with therapist Rebecca Oachs dives further into her passion for providing support to children, her own mental health, and lots more. Music at the end from Broadcast with Come On Let’s Go.

191 – Social Work with Rebecca Oachs pt. 1 Jul 09, 2019

Rebecca Oachs, MSW, LICSW, is a clinical supervisor for CTSS (Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports), a licensed therapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a delight to chat with. She works at a community health center in Duluth Minnesota and was nice enough to spend time talking about providing therapy to young children …

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190 – Teaching Science with Sheila Madrak & Dovi Kacev pt. 2 Jul 01, 2019

Sheila Madrak and Dovi Kacev are back to continue a great chat about teaching science, determining what facts are, preparing for the future, and lots more. Does humanity have a chance? Listen and find out. Music at the end from Crumb with Fall Down.

189 – Teaching Science with Sheila Madrak & Dovi Kacev pt. 1 Jun 24, 2019

Doc Mad is back, and she was nice enough to bring her friend, and fellow scientist Dov Kacev (@findingdovi) to chat about educating, Marine Biology, science in general, the future of the planet, and lots more. Join in with some Hoppy Pride Pilsner from Shipyard Brewing. A call to Dan Pritchard (@danfromorange) starts things off. …

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188 – Asteroids & Mars with Farah Alibay pt. 4 Jun 17, 2019

JPL systems engineer Farah Alibay is back to chat more about her work, finding new suitable homes for humanity, asteroids, and why taking care of our own planet might be a good idea. Music at the end from Lee Fields and the Expressions with It Rains Blood.

187 – Asteroids & Mars with Farah Alibay pt. 3 Jun 11, 2019

Since Farah Alibay (@farahalibay) was last on the show, she has been involved in a number of successful and really cool projects at her job at JPL, where she is a systems engineer. She’s back to share some Forêt Belgian Saison and talk about what those were, exploring space, saving the planet we have, exploring …

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186 – American History with Eric Krug pt. 4 May 27, 2019

Is a civil war or World War 3 more likely? Or will humans come together as they struggle for survival in a harsh new environment? All that and more American History with PhD candidate Eric Krug over Day of the Dead Porter. Music at the end from Rose of the West with Roads.

185 – American History with Eric Krug pt. 3 May 20, 2019

Eric Krug is back to talk more about American history, and he’s now in a PhD program at Brandeis University focusing on the inter-war years. We talk more about World War II, the Great Depression, the current political landscape, and even some Game of Thrones (with no spoilers) over some Porter from Day of the …

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184 – Bliss with J. Elvis Weinstein pt. 2 May 06, 2019

More with the great J. Elvis Weinstein (@jelvisweinstein) on life, art, what makes you happy, and how to pursue things that you love. With more Hazy Little Thing IPA. Music at the end from Krestovsky with Rainelle.

183 – Bliss with J. Elvis Weinstein pt. 1 Apr 29, 2019

J. Elvis Weinstein (@jelvisweinstein) has been a part of some of your favorite comedy creations. He was the original voice of Tom Servo on Mystery Science Theater 3000, and he wrote for Freaks and Geeks. And beyond that, he’s a truly lovely person to chat with. He stopped by to share some Hazy Little Thing …

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182 – Rockets and Space Exploration with Jason Rabinovitch pt. 3 Apr 22, 2019

Jason Rabinovitch, a brilliant physicist who works at JPL (his views are his own), is back to chat more about space, putting people on Mars, exploring the Solar System, and lots more. We share some Super Cluster mega ale from Lagunitas and figure out what’s next for humans. Music at the end from Aldous Harding …

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181 – Natural History with Byan Gutmann and Doug Mellard Apr 16, 2019

Old Austin pals Bryan Gutmann (@bryangutmann) and Doug Mellard (@dougmellard) stop by to have some Double Duckpin IPA, courtesy of Andy Chrest, and chat about their visit to the L.A. Natural History Museum and reminisce about old times. It’s a fun one. Music at the end from Hatchie with Stay With Me.

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