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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.

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.

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 … Continue reading 225 — In the ER during a Pandemic with Patrick Hughes pt. 2

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 … Continue reading 224 — Music & Theology with Matt Puckett

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 … Continue reading 223 — Thanatology with Cara Santa Maria

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 … Continue reading 222 — Art in a Pandemic with Penelope Clubb

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 … Continue reading 221 — Pandemic Updates from Australia with Dan Pritchard

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.

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 … Continue reading 219 — In the ER during COVID19 with Dr. Patrick Hughes

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.

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.

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.

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 … Continue reading 215 – Heuristics with Nick McCay pt. 1

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.

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 … Continue reading 213 – Following Your Heart with Matt Knudsen pt. 1

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.

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 … Continue reading 211 – Evolutionary Biology & Psychology with Katie Goldin pt. 1

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

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.

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 … Continue reading 208 – Music with Andrew Carroll pt. 1