Sci-gasm

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Are you destined for failure? Jan 16, 2019

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In this episode Byrne and Wade discuss if our future is predetermined for us. Are we destined for failure? How do events and circumstances experienced by our ancestors affect us and our kids?

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Why don't Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity get along? with Professor Geraint Lewis & Dr Chris Ferrie Jan 09, 2019

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In this episode Byrne & Wade sit down with their two favourite physicists- Dr Ferrie & Professor Lewis, in an attempt to create a grand unified theory. The guys have done their part (by organising a conference room), but will the two physicists theirs.

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2018 in Review Jan 02, 2019

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Byrne & Wade look at what has been an outstanding year for the show and also hand out some awards!

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The Holy Shit Moment- with James Fell Dec 26, 2018

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In this episode the guys catch up with James Fell who is a fitness columnist and writes for TIME magazine, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and The Los Angeles Times . To discuss his latest book 'The Holy Sh!t Moment’

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A Truthful Conversation with Dr Anna Zakrisson Dec 19, 2018

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In this episode Byrne & Wade catch up with one of their favourite science communicators Dr Anna Zakrisson. With no short supply of inappropriate jokes, they discuss the reasons why we as a society seem to be losing an interest in Science and truth.

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Straya and Skeptics with The Skeptic Zone Dec 12, 2018

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In the final instalment from their day at Skepticon 2018, Wade and Byrne sat down with host of The Skeptic Zone Podcast, Richard Saunders as well as his intrepid correspondent Maynard. The guys talk a lot of shit about what it means to be a skeptic and the state of skepticism in Australia and abroad.

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Disability in Science with Dr Mahadeo Sukhai Dec 05, 2018

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In this episode Byrne & Wade catch up with cancer researcher and geneticist Dr Mahadeo Sukhai who has worked at some of the best research facilities around the world, and who also suffers from vision impairment. He is also Head of Research and Chief Accessibility Officer at the Canadian Institute for the Blind. He joins the guys for a good laugh and to discuss the importance (and need) for inclusivity in scientific research.

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A Conversation with Carrie Poppy Nov 28, 2018

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In this epsiode the Wade and Byrne catch up with fellow podcaster and skeptic Carrie Poppy from the podcast 'Oh No, Ross & Carrie'. They talk about their love of Science, drinking pee, and just how far they would go to entertain an audience

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A Conversation with Alan Duffy and Pamela Gay Nov 21, 2018

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In another interview from Skepticon 2018, Sci-gasm sit down for a chat with Alan Duffy and Pamela Gay where they talk about skepticism and the cosmos. Listen to Wade fan-girl as he meets the person who got him into podcasts and enjoy your favourite idiots being outclassed by real professionals.

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America, Australia & Guns Nov 14, 2018

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In this episode Byrne and Wade discuss what the Science says about gun violence in America and Australia with Gary (aka Logical Libertarian) and Mike who is an ex serviceman for US Navy and Marines. The guys discuss a variety of issues, such as why the United States appears to have so many more gun related crimes than other nations with stricter gun control, and i there's any truth in this? Why have gun laws been so effective in Australia and could this work in the US? And what the scientific research says about guns in the US and Australia?

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