<![CDATA[Two Brad For You]]>cf9f22ac-1287-5ec2-9688-57736de88ed5Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:38:19 +0000Captivate.fmBradley van Paridonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3aa3e42b-d379-4934-8998-ba6159791c7b/tbfy.pngTwo Brad For YouBradley van ParidonBradley van ParidonJoin science journalist Brad van Paridon as he explores all manner of weird science topics with friends from all walks of life and through discussions with scientists and science journalists.https://two-brad-for-you.captivate.fmtrueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/two-brad-for-you/nopodcastSupport the show!Episode 109 - Why Science Needs EmotionEpisode 109 - Why Science Needs EmotionWhen you hear the word "science," what do you feel? Bored? Intimidated? In awe? Suspicious? Turns out, that gut reaction matters more than you think — and it might be the key to understanding why science communication so often fails, and why grifters and pseudoscientists are so successful.

In this episode I sat down with Daniel Silva Luna, a science communication researcher from Colombia, now based in Germany, whose work focuses on one of the most overlooked forces in how we understand science: emotion. Not just feelings like crying at a nature documentary (though, no shame), but emotion as a navigation tool — the internal compass that shapes what information you trust, what stories you believe, and who you think "science" is even for.

We got into some big questions that don't get asked enough. What is science to people who didn't study it? Why do anti-science populist movements communicate so effectively while scientists struggle to be heard? How do tech billionaires like Elon Musk wrap themselves in the legacy of real scientists to build authority — and what can legitimate science communicators learn from that? And why does science communication still feel like a club most people aren't invited to?

No lab coat required. Just curiosity.

Key Takeaways

  1. Emotions don't distort our relationship with science — they mediate it. There's no emotion-free way to engage with information.
  2. Anti-science movements work because they speak to real feelings of exclusion, distrust, and frustration. Debunking alone doesn't address any of that.
  3. Science communication's emotional range is too narrow. Wonder and curiosity are great. But anger, sadness, fear, and frustration are also legitimate and powerful — and they're being left on the table.
  4. Representation in science communication isn't just a fairness issue. It's a relevance issue.
  5. Science communicators should think of their work as storytelling with a point of view, not just information transfer.


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Many thanks to Freak Motif for the music and When you hear the word "science," what do you feel? Bored? Intimidated? In awe? Suspicious? Turns out, that gut reaction matters more than you think — and it might be the key to understanding why science communication so often fails, and why grifters and pseudoscientists are so successful.

In this episode I sat down with Daniel Silva Luna, a science communication researcher from Colombia, now based in Germany, whose work focuses on one of the most overlooked forces in how we understand science: emotion. Not just feelings like crying at a nature documentary (though, no shame), but emotion as a navigation tool — the internal compass that shapes what information you trust, what stories you believe, and who you think "science" is even for.

We got into some big questions that don't get asked enough. What is science to people who didn't study it? Why do anti-science populist movements communicate so effectively while scientists struggle to be heard? How do tech billionaires like Elon Musk wrap themselves in the legacy of real scientists to build authority — and what can legitimate science communicators learn from that? And why does science communication still feel like a club most people aren't invited to?

No lab coat required. Just curiosity.

Key Takeaways

  1. Emotions don't distort our relationship with science — they mediate it. There's no emotion-free way to engage with information.
  2. Anti-science movements work because they speak to real feelings of exclusion, distrust, and frustration. Debunking alone doesn't address any of that.
  3. Science communication's emotional range is too narrow. Wonder and curiosity are great. But anger, sadness, fear, and frustration are also legitimate and powerful — and they're being left on the table.
  4. Representation in science communication isn't just a fairness issue. It's a relevance issue.
  5. Science communicators should think of their work as storytelling with a point of view, not just information transfer.


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]]>bdfe84de-8f79-416f-bdf6-74548e5f4dffFri, 06 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +010001:20:36truefull109109Episode 108 - The Return of ScrewwormEpisode 108 - The Return of ScrewwormBiology can be beautiful and disgusting all at once. This is why I loved studying biology and parasites, and why I am captivated by the story of screwworm.

Screwworm is a nasty parasite that is making a come back in North America and in this episode we'll dive into the story of screwworm and hear from Dr. Phillip Kaufman, Head of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M. He breaks down how screwworm returned and why that's a major problem.

I love this story because it demonstrates the power of adaptation and how studying a parasite like screwworm through the lens of adaptation helps us find ways to fight back.

Takeaways:

  1. The New World Screwworm's return exemplifies the intricate relationship between parasitism and adaptation in biological systems.
  2. Understanding the ecological impact of the New World Screwworm is crucial for livestock management and prevention of economic losses.
  3. The sterile insect technique has proven effective in controlling the screwworm population, highlighting innovative approaches to pest management.
  4. The cooperation between countries is vital in managing the spread of pests and diseases, as exemplified by the efforts to eradicate the screwworm.
  5. The complexities of insect life, particularly parasitic species, provide insights into the adaptability and resilience of organisms in various environments.
  6. The return of the New World Screwworm serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining vigilance in ecological monitoring and research.

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]]>Biology can be beautiful and disgusting all at once. This is why I loved studying biology and parasites, and why I am captivated by the story of screwworm.

Screwworm is a nasty parasite that is making a come back in North America and in this episode we'll dive into the story of screwworm and hear from Dr. Phillip Kaufman, Head of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M. He breaks down how screwworm returned and why that's a major problem.

I love this story because it demonstrates the power of adaptation and how studying a parasite like screwworm through the lens of adaptation helps us find ways to fight back.

Takeaways:

  1. The New World Screwworm's return exemplifies the intricate relationship between parasitism and adaptation in biological systems.
  2. Understanding the ecological impact of the New World Screwworm is crucial for livestock management and prevention of economic losses.
  3. The sterile insect technique has proven effective in controlling the screwworm population, highlighting innovative approaches to pest management.
  4. The cooperation between countries is vital in managing the spread of pests and diseases, as exemplified by the efforts to eradicate the screwworm.
  5. The complexities of insect life, particularly parasitic species, provide insights into the adaptability and resilience of organisms in various environments.
  6. The return of the New World Screwworm serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining vigilance in ecological monitoring and research.

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]]>d8d0368a-94a2-4bf5-8eca-4af5a4be51bfFri, 23 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +010048:45truefull108108Episode 107 - Science Communication Is Hard And More Important Than EverEpisode 107 - Science Communication Is Hard And More Important Than EverIn this episode, I'm joined science-communication researcher Miguel Vissers for a funny, honest, and wildly insightful look at how science actually reaches the public—and why it so often goes wrong. Check out the links below to see Miguel's work and check back for updates as one of the pieces of research we discuss will be available soon.

We start with the question, why science needs its own communication field and whether this is a unique case. We also cover Miguel's area of expertise and look at how press releases shape the news you see—sometimes a little too directly. The conversation also touches on lessons learned during the pandemic regarding transparency, trust, and mixed messaging. Why scientists, journalists, governments, and influencers all talk past each other. And finally… how Joe Rogan went from “gateway to science curiosity” to “uh oh.”

Takeaways:

  • The podcast episode delves into the intricacies of science communication, particularly its role in bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding.
  • The challenges faced by scientists in conveying their findings effectively.
  • The balance that science communicators must maintain between promoting scientific advancements and critically evaluating the implications of such research for society.
  • The necessity of transparency in science communication, especially in light of the public's increasing skepticism towards scientific authorities and findings.

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]]>In this episode, I'm joined science-communication researcher Miguel Vissers for a funny, honest, and wildly insightful look at how science actually reaches the public—and why it so often goes wrong. Check out the links below to see Miguel's work and check back for updates as one of the pieces of research we discuss will be available soon.

We start with the question, why science needs its own communication field and whether this is a unique case. We also cover Miguel's area of expertise and look at how press releases shape the news you see—sometimes a little too directly. The conversation also touches on lessons learned during the pandemic regarding transparency, trust, and mixed messaging. Why scientists, journalists, governments, and influencers all talk past each other. And finally… how Joe Rogan went from “gateway to science curiosity” to “uh oh.”

Takeaways:

  • The podcast episode delves into the intricacies of science communication, particularly its role in bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding.
  • The challenges faced by scientists in conveying their findings effectively.
  • The balance that science communicators must maintain between promoting scientific advancements and critically evaluating the implications of such research for society.
  • The necessity of transparency in science communication, especially in light of the public's increasing skepticism towards scientific authorities and findings.

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]]>740254b0-97be-416a-8f24-d1ab9025daa2Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +010001:24:30truefull107107Episode 106 - Science is Human, Science is GlobalEpisode 106 - Science is Human, Science is GlobalScience isn’t just happening in labs in the U.S. or Europe — it’s a human story unfolding everywhere. In this episode, Brad talks with Dr. Patience Kiyuka, a Kenyan scientist and National Geographic Explorer, about what it really means to do science for and with the communities it serves. From fighting malaria to battling misinformation, Dr. Kiyuka shares how African scientists are changing global research — and why authentic communication matters as much as discovery itself.

If you think science is a cold, mechanical process, this conversation will change your mind.


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]]>Science isn’t just happening in labs in the U.S. or Europe — it’s a human story unfolding everywhere. In this episode, Brad talks with Dr. Patience Kiyuka, a Kenyan scientist and National Geographic Explorer, about what it really means to do science for and with the communities it serves. From fighting malaria to battling misinformation, Dr. Kiyuka shares how African scientists are changing global research — and why authentic communication matters as much as discovery itself.

If you think science is a cold, mechanical process, this conversation will change your mind.


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]]>c978b883-d012-428f-8867-998a625ce85dWed, 05 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +010001:08:49truefullEpisode 105 - Serious Science, Funny People: The Surprising Truth About Humor in ScienceEpisode 105 - Serious Science, Funny People: The Surprising Truth About Humor in ScienceHumor feels like a universal language—but can it really help people understand science? In this episode researchers Hauke Riesch and Bruno Pinto discuss the surprising limits of using jokes to teach science and what happens when scientists try to get laughs while explaining complex ideas. They discuss the psychology of humor, the risks of being “too funny,” and what it means for trust, emotion, and connection in science communication today. From stand-up scientists and late-night hosts to cultural differences in humor, they unpack what works, what doesn’t, and why communication is about more than just being funny.

Takeaways:

  • The episode delves into the intersection of humor and science communication, exploring whether humor enhances retention of scientific information.
  • Guests Hauke Reich and Bruno Pinto discuss their research on the impact of humor in popular science articles and its effects on audience engagement.
  • The conversation highlights the subjective nature of humor, acknowledging that what is funny for one person may not resonate with another.
  • The guests emphasize the need for more research on humor in international contexts to better understand its efficacy across different cultures.
  • The discussion suggests that while humor may not always improve knowledge retention, it can enhance the enjoyment of scientific content, making it a valuable tool in communication.
  • Ultimately, the episode underscores the importance of tailoring humor to the audience and context for effective science communication.


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]]>Humor feels like a universal language—but can it really help people understand science? In this episode researchers Hauke Riesch and Bruno Pinto discuss the surprising limits of using jokes to teach science and what happens when scientists try to get laughs while explaining complex ideas. They discuss the psychology of humor, the risks of being “too funny,” and what it means for trust, emotion, and connection in science communication today. From stand-up scientists and late-night hosts to cultural differences in humor, they unpack what works, what doesn’t, and why communication is about more than just being funny.

Takeaways:

  • The episode delves into the intersection of humor and science communication, exploring whether humor enhances retention of scientific information.
  • Guests Hauke Reich and Bruno Pinto discuss their research on the impact of humor in popular science articles and its effects on audience engagement.
  • The conversation highlights the subjective nature of humor, acknowledging that what is funny for one person may not resonate with another.
  • The guests emphasize the need for more research on humor in international contexts to better understand its efficacy across different cultures.
  • The discussion suggests that while humor may not always improve knowledge retention, it can enhance the enjoyment of scientific content, making it a valuable tool in communication.
  • Ultimately, the episode underscores the importance of tailoring humor to the audience and context for effective science communication.


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]]>e17f7ac2-525c-4648-8cf5-c86d8ccca39eSat, 11 Oct 2025 11:45:00 +010001:03:07truefullEpisode 104 - The Threat of Miscommunication: Understanding Scientists and Their Public PerceptionEpisode 104 - The Threat of Miscommunication: Understanding Scientists and Their Public PerceptionThe discussion today centers on the pressing issue of science communication and the alarming erosion of public trust in scientific endeavors. Our guest, Alex Kirkpatrick, a distinguished scholar in science communication from Washington State University and Cornell Engineering, offers a novel perspective by examining the dynamics between scientists and the public, particularly through the lens of identity and perceived threat. We delve into the inadequacies of the prevalent knowledge deficit model, which assumes that simply imparting scientific knowledge will foster acceptance and trust. Kirkpatrick's research highlights how a scientist's strong identification with their profession can inadvertently lead to negative perceptions of non-scientists, consequently hindering effective communication. This episode promises to illuminate the intricate interplay between identity, communication, and trust in science, providing valuable insights for both scientists and communicators alike.

Takeaways:

  • The podcast discusses the critical issue of trust in science and the communication breakdown between the scientific community and the public.
  • Alex Kirkpatrick's research reveals how scientists' strong in-group identity impacts their perception of non-scientists as a deficient out-group.
  • The knowledge deficit model in science communication assumes that simply providing more information will foster trust and understanding, which is fundamentally flawed.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of perceived threat in shaping scientists' attitudes towards non-scientists and their communication strategies.


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]]>The discussion today centers on the pressing issue of science communication and the alarming erosion of public trust in scientific endeavors. Our guest, Alex Kirkpatrick, a distinguished scholar in science communication from Washington State University and Cornell Engineering, offers a novel perspective by examining the dynamics between scientists and the public, particularly through the lens of identity and perceived threat. We delve into the inadequacies of the prevalent knowledge deficit model, which assumes that simply imparting scientific knowledge will foster acceptance and trust. Kirkpatrick's research highlights how a scientist's strong identification with their profession can inadvertently lead to negative perceptions of non-scientists, consequently hindering effective communication. This episode promises to illuminate the intricate interplay between identity, communication, and trust in science, providing valuable insights for both scientists and communicators alike.

Takeaways:

  • The podcast discusses the critical issue of trust in science and the communication breakdown between the scientific community and the public.
  • Alex Kirkpatrick's research reveals how scientists' strong in-group identity impacts their perception of non-scientists as a deficient out-group.
  • The knowledge deficit model in science communication assumes that simply providing more information will foster trust and understanding, which is fundamentally flawed.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of perceived threat in shaping scientists' attitudes towards non-scientists and their communication strategies.


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]]>653ecf8d-01a5-4826-951f-3a41c0e73075Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +010001:27:34truefullEpisode 103 - Science vs. Politics: Are They Really Separate?Episode 103 - Science vs. Politics: Are They Really Separate?Is science political? Yes, and that's not an inherently a bad thing.

In this episode I try to unpack my thinking on why science is political and more specifically where and why political influences enter the picture. From here I explore how an understanding of these influences can improve scientific research and also ruminate on how this affects science communication aimed at two important audiences: politicians and we the people.

Science is a human endeavor and is subject to all the foibles of human behavior. It's also an amazing example of what humans are capable of. By understanding how it works and why we should care we can maximize the good it does.


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]]>Is science political? Yes, and that's not an inherently a bad thing.

In this episode I try to unpack my thinking on why science is political and more specifically where and why political influences enter the picture. From here I explore how an understanding of these influences can improve scientific research and also ruminate on how this affects science communication aimed at two important audiences: politicians and we the people.

Science is a human endeavor and is subject to all the foibles of human behavior. It's also an amazing example of what humans are capable of. By understanding how it works and why we should care we can maximize the good it does.


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]]>d608badd-4fa8-4c93-bd2b-69b34d22c036Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +010034:28truefullEpisode 102 - Nanomaterials, Sustainability and SpaceEpisode 102 - Nanomaterials, Sustainability and SpaceIn this episode, we dive into the weird world of nanomaterials and their game-changing role in sustainable technology and space exploration.

My guest is Connor Boland, a researcher a Dublin City University. He breaks down how everyday substances like gypsum or pencil lead are transformed into high-tech nanostructures with applications for electronics, engineering, or space travel. He also explains how this can be down with minimal environmental impact. In some cases only requiring a kitchen blender. It's all part of his philosophy for doing cutting-edge science that’s not just innovative but does no harm for the planet.

From eco-friendly advancements to responsible research, we explore why sustainability should be at the core of scientific breakthroughs. Get ready to rethink what’s possible and discover how these futuristic materials could shape the world and space in ways you never imagined.

]]>In this episode, we dive into the weird world of nanomaterials and their game-changing role in sustainable technology and space exploration.

My guest is Connor Boland, a researcher a Dublin City University. He breaks down how everyday substances like gypsum or pencil lead are transformed into high-tech nanostructures with applications for electronics, engineering, or space travel. He also explains how this can be down with minimal environmental impact. In some cases only requiring a kitchen blender. It's all part of his philosophy for doing cutting-edge science that’s not just innovative but does no harm for the planet.

From eco-friendly advancements to responsible research, we explore why sustainability should be at the core of scientific breakthroughs. Get ready to rethink what’s possible and discover how these futuristic materials could shape the world and space in ways you never imagined.

]]>79ed0c0f-626d-4f8f-8b68-5935c97d88a5Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:45:00 +010001:22:36truefullEpisode 101 -Examining your social media dietEpisode 101 -Examining your social media dietWe broke the century mark and to celebrate we're revisiting the topic of mental health and social media. This time I turn the focus on myself and two good friends as we take a critical look at our own usage and how we feel it impacts our own mood and behavior, for better or worse. To add a professional and scientific element to the show we compare our habits to published research on the correlation between social media use, irritability, depression, anxiety and mental health.

]]>We broke the century mark and to celebrate we're revisiting the topic of mental health and social media. This time I turn the focus on myself and two good friends as we take a critical look at our own usage and how we feel it impacts our own mood and behavior, for better or worse. To add a professional and scientific element to the show we compare our habits to published research on the correlation between social media use, irritability, depression, anxiety and mental health.

]]>dfa69ea5-ef7b-47bf-8f65-5716ec3a2e64Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +010001:25:59truefullEpisode 100 - How Pathogens Shaped HistoryEpisode 100 - How Pathogens Shaped HistoryDisease has profoundly shaped human history, influencing major events such as wars, colonization, and migration, while simultaneously being impacted by human behaviors and societal decisions. This conversation dives into the intricate relationship between pathogens and people, exploring how ecological changes and human activities create environments conducive to the spread of diseases. Environmental historian John McNeill and disease ecologist Elizabeth Blackmore discuss key historical moments where diseases like yellow fever and malaria played critical roles in military outcomes and societal transformations. They challenge common narratives about the rapid spread of diseases during colonization, arguing instead for a more nuanced understanding of how pathogens interact with human populations over time. By unpacking these dynamics, the episode emphasizes the importance of accurate storytelling in preparing for future encounters with infectious diseases.


]]>Disease has profoundly shaped human history, influencing major events such as wars, colonization, and migration, while simultaneously being impacted by human behaviors and societal decisions. This conversation dives into the intricate relationship between pathogens and people, exploring how ecological changes and human activities create environments conducive to the spread of diseases. Environmental historian John McNeill and disease ecologist Elizabeth Blackmore discuss key historical moments where diseases like yellow fever and malaria played critical roles in military outcomes and societal transformations. They challenge common narratives about the rapid spread of diseases during colonization, arguing instead for a more nuanced understanding of how pathogens interact with human populations over time. By unpacking these dynamics, the episode emphasizes the importance of accurate storytelling in preparing for future encounters with infectious diseases.


]]>a709ceb2-e205-4b0f-9376-e2c6edbb6c99Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:45:00 +010001:14:56truefullEpisode 99 - Expectations Matter: Harnessing the Power of Placebo for MedicineEpisode 99 - Expectations Matter: Harnessing the Power of Placebo for MedicineToday we delve deep into the fascinating world of the placebo effect, exploring its implications in medical treatments and the ethics surrounding its use. Dr. Helena Hartman, a neuroscientist, joins the show to talk about how expectations can significantly influence treatment outcomes. Hartman shares her research insights into pain, empathy and placebo and the importance of expectation in driving placebo effects.

We also talk about the work being done by the Treatment and Expectations group uncovering the complex interplay between expectation, treatment efficacy, and the ethical dilemmas that arise when discussing placebo in a clinical context. Hartman emphasizes the importance of transparent communication with patients regarding the use of placebos and the potential benefits they can offer when patients are informed about their effects. We also discuss the challenges posed by wellness influencers who may mislead the public into thinking that they can heal themselves through mental power alone, neglecting the necessity of real medical interventions. Hartman highlights the importance of finding a balance between promoting the benefits of medical treatments and avoiding the pitfalls of over-hyping the placebo effect, especially in the age of misinformation.

Finally we take an intriguing examination of side effects and their unexpected role in enhancing the efficacy of treatments. Hartman discusses a study showing that mild side effects from placebos can actually boost the perceived effectiveness of treatment, tying back to the central theme of expectation. This leads to a broader conversation on the implications for future medical practices, particularly in the realm of psychedelics, where the challenges of maintaining placebo control are complex.

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]]>Today we delve deep into the fascinating world of the placebo effect, exploring its implications in medical treatments and the ethics surrounding its use. Dr. Helena Hartman, a neuroscientist, joins the show to talk about how expectations can significantly influence treatment outcomes. Hartman shares her research insights into pain, empathy and placebo and the importance of expectation in driving placebo effects.

We also talk about the work being done by the Treatment and Expectations group uncovering the complex interplay between expectation, treatment efficacy, and the ethical dilemmas that arise when discussing placebo in a clinical context. Hartman emphasizes the importance of transparent communication with patients regarding the use of placebos and the potential benefits they can offer when patients are informed about their effects. We also discuss the challenges posed by wellness influencers who may mislead the public into thinking that they can heal themselves through mental power alone, neglecting the necessity of real medical interventions. Hartman highlights the importance of finding a balance between promoting the benefits of medical treatments and avoiding the pitfalls of over-hyping the placebo effect, especially in the age of misinformation.

Finally we take an intriguing examination of side effects and their unexpected role in enhancing the efficacy of treatments. Hartman discusses a study showing that mild side effects from placebos can actually boost the perceived effectiveness of treatment, tying back to the central theme of expectation. This leads to a broader conversation on the implications for future medical practices, particularly in the realm of psychedelics, where the challenges of maintaining placebo control are complex.

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]]>6a4dfae7-7a13-4f8e-b6c2-6c7d62c694afThu, 22 Aug 2024 11:45:00 +010001:08:18truefullEpisode 98 - How does science go mainstream and how to respond when it doesEpisode 98 - How does science go mainstream and how to respond when it doesThe great science broadcaster and author Jay Ingram joins me once again to talk about science that goes mainstream. Why does do some topics jump out of dedicated science news channels and how should critics respond? Is there any good way to present the process behind science and why is that crucial for critiques of misleading stories. These are some of the topics we explore and Jay provides some positive examples of efforts to communicate the changing nature and long term vision of scientific research.

We pose many questions about how best to tell science stories and not all were answered but just like research, communication is an ever evolving thing as well. Let me know what you think about science media and where you'd like to see change.

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]]>The great science broadcaster and author Jay Ingram joins me once again to talk about science that goes mainstream. Why does do some topics jump out of dedicated science news channels and how should critics respond? Is there any good way to present the process behind science and why is that crucial for critiques of misleading stories. These are some of the topics we explore and Jay provides some positive examples of efforts to communicate the changing nature and long term vision of scientific research.

We pose many questions about how best to tell science stories and not all were answered but just like research, communication is an ever evolving thing as well. Let me know what you think about science media and where you'd like to see change.

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]]>e47454da-90ec-4d4d-8515-13cb26680c3bThu, 22 Aug 2024 11:45:00 +010001:04:51truefullEpisode 97 - An unexpected hurdle for MDMA assisted therapy. What now?Episode 97 - An unexpected hurdle for MDMA assisted therapy. What now? In June an independent advisory committee recommended the FDA not approve MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. This came as a surprise to many working in and following the field of psychedelic assisted therapy. It also raised questions as to where the field is at and what challenges still exist.

To provide some context and perspective on this decision and some of the specific criticism raised during the hearing Henrik Jungaberle, a psychedelic and public health researcher in Berlin joined the show.

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]]> In June an independent advisory committee recommended the FDA not approve MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. This came as a surprise to many working in and following the field of psychedelic assisted therapy. It also raised questions as to where the field is at and what challenges still exist.

To provide some context and perspective on this decision and some of the specific criticism raised during the hearing Henrik Jungaberle, a psychedelic and public health researcher in Berlin joined the show.

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]]>4b2f022c-fd39-4a52-9851-a74b1ca4a4fbMon, 15 Jul 2024 11:45:00 +010057:35truefullEpisode 96 - H5N1 in dairy cows and how MDMA enhances empathyEpisode 96 - H5N1 in dairy cows and how MDMA enhances empathyIn this episode we have two interesting news stories from the unrelated worlds of infectious disease and psychedelic research.

What's all the fuss with H5N1 moving into cows and is my milk safe? Plus a breakdown of a fascinating set of experiments aimed at answering whether MDMA increases empathy and why this could influence how doctors prescribe the drug in the future.

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]]>In this episode we have two interesting news stories from the unrelated worlds of infectious disease and psychedelic research.

What's all the fuss with H5N1 moving into cows and is my milk safe? Plus a breakdown of a fascinating set of experiments aimed at answering whether MDMA increases empathy and why this could influence how doctors prescribe the drug in the future.

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]]>63fd6b2f-cb9f-4d07-910e-013f30ba6c8fMon, 06 May 2024 11:45:00 +010038:45truefullEpisode 95 - The path of science news from the lab to the headlinesEpisode 95 - The path of science news from the lab to the headlinesHave you ever thought about how knowledge, sometimes thought of as facts, get from the scientists, to journalists, to the articles and videos on your screen? Turns out there is a pipeline taking science discoveries from the lab to the news media. This pathway is a useful and well-used system but it is not without problems. Information can be distorted as it is translated and passed on and the fact checks you might assume are present sometimes aren't.

My guest Elisa Nelissen is a Ph.D. researcher at KU Leuven the studying this pipeline and science media. Having worked as a press officer, freelance communications specialist and now academic she has worked at many stages along the knowledge pipeline. Our conversation was wide ranging and touched on how knowledge moves from the lab to the newsroom, the different incentives that distrot this message along the way. We discussed motivations for communicating science, what audiences are looking for when consuming science news, and the challenges of fitting science news into mass media structures.

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]]>Have you ever thought about how knowledge, sometimes thought of as facts, get from the scientists, to journalists, to the articles and videos on your screen? Turns out there is a pipeline taking science discoveries from the lab to the news media. This pathway is a useful and well-used system but it is not without problems. Information can be distorted as it is translated and passed on and the fact checks you might assume are present sometimes aren't.

My guest Elisa Nelissen is a Ph.D. researcher at KU Leuven the studying this pipeline and science media. Having worked as a press officer, freelance communications specialist and now academic she has worked at many stages along the knowledge pipeline. Our conversation was wide ranging and touched on how knowledge moves from the lab to the newsroom, the different incentives that distrot this message along the way. We discussed motivations for communicating science, what audiences are looking for when consuming science news, and the challenges of fitting science news into mass media structures.

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]]>dd51f657-6616-401b-87e9-ddfd252d1449Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:15:00 +010001:13:11truefullEpisode 94 - What do ants teach us about living in groups and with disease?Episode 94 - What do ants teach us about living in groups and with disease?Ants and other eusocial insects have taken group living to the extreme and while we may not think of these animals as representative of human societies studying the fundementals of the evolution of and consequences of social living using ants makes a lot of sense. My guest Yuko Ulrich is a behavioral ecologist and group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany. She joined me to discuss how she uses a unique ant species, commonly known as the clonal raider ant, to ask basic questions regarding evolution and behavior. She explains why the clonal raider ants are such a useful model system and discusses the results from two studies that look at the evolution of group living itself and how an individuals behavior within a group affects their risk for disease.

This conversation really highlights the importance of experimental biology for asking and answering questions that may seem obvious but that must answered before we can discover exactly why group living is so succesful or understand how groups evolved to defend against disease. It was also a nice reminder that working together in the face of an outbreak offers unique defenses solitary individuals don't have. Finally, we touch on what happens when the parasite takes things to the extreme and manipulates host behavior. That's right, zombie parasites.

Links to both of the studies discussed can be found below.


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]]>Ants and other eusocial insects have taken group living to the extreme and while we may not think of these animals as representative of human societies studying the fundementals of the evolution of and consequences of social living using ants makes a lot of sense. My guest Yuko Ulrich is a behavioral ecologist and group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany. She joined me to discuss how she uses a unique ant species, commonly known as the clonal raider ant, to ask basic questions regarding evolution and behavior. She explains why the clonal raider ants are such a useful model system and discusses the results from two studies that look at the evolution of group living itself and how an individuals behavior within a group affects their risk for disease.

This conversation really highlights the importance of experimental biology for asking and answering questions that may seem obvious but that must answered before we can discover exactly why group living is so succesful or understand how groups evolved to defend against disease. It was also a nice reminder that working together in the face of an outbreak offers unique defenses solitary individuals don't have. Finally, we touch on what happens when the parasite takes things to the extreme and manipulates host behavior. That's right, zombie parasites.

Links to both of the studies discussed can be found below.


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]]>cd95d5ec-db88-4833-a7e4-aa1fa9db87b0Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:45:00 +010001:09:44truefullEpisode 93 - Butt Seriously with Anthony MorganEpisode 93 - Butt Seriously with Anthony MorganWhen's the last time you checked your butt? It could save your life. This episode I chat with Anthony Morgan, host of CBC's The Nature of Things, about their upcoming film Butt Seriously and so much more. As Anthony explains the idea for the arose because people are literally dying from embarassment by not getting their butt's checked out by a doctor. This soon expanded to a deep dive into butt's from all over the animal kingdom. Creatues that breathe through their butt's and the researchers who think we can too. Insect butts that shoot acid at enemies. The evolution of the butt and more.

I also chat with Anthony about science communication and the lessons he's learned from vaccum sealing himself to a building in dowtown Toronto. How we can tackle polarizing topics and the live game he tours around Toronto to "undivide us". Find out more about Anthony and his "Freestyle Socials" at anthonymorganscience.com and on Instagram @anthonymorganscience and @freestylesocialsgame

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]]>When's the last time you checked your butt? It could save your life. This episode I chat with Anthony Morgan, host of CBC's The Nature of Things, about their upcoming film Butt Seriously and so much more. As Anthony explains the idea for the arose because people are literally dying from embarassment by not getting their butt's checked out by a doctor. This soon expanded to a deep dive into butt's from all over the animal kingdom. Creatues that breathe through their butt's and the researchers who think we can too. Insect butts that shoot acid at enemies. The evolution of the butt and more.

I also chat with Anthony about science communication and the lessons he's learned from vaccum sealing himself to a building in dowtown Toronto. How we can tackle polarizing topics and the live game he tours around Toronto to "undivide us". Find out more about Anthony and his "Freestyle Socials" at anthonymorganscience.com and on Instagram @anthonymorganscience and @freestylesocialsgame

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]]>22aabbb7-ec55-4ffb-aeec-50094affa4f1Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +010001:02:55truefullEpisode 92 - Gene Editing Cures Cholesterol and Sickle Cell Diseases But At What Cost?Episode 92 - Gene Editing Cures Cholesterol and Sickle Cell Diseases But At What Cost?Two major breakthroughs in gene editing recently occurred and show how our ability to edit the human genome is rapidly increasing. This episode we dive into how these technologies work and how they were able to treat two diseases. One a rather mundane sounding cholesterol problem and the other an exteremely painful and potentially deadly condition known as sickle cell disease. Both stories invovle a combination of new technologies, mRNA techniques and gene editing either using or inspired by CRISPER. These stories highlight how all of these technologies are combining to open new possibilities, that gene editing may become just a regular treatment as we age, and the less talked about downsides or hidden trade-offs that come with these treatments.

Sources

Base editing, a new form of gene therapy, sharply lowers bad cholesterol in a clincal trial - Science

A Closer Look at the Approval of CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease - MedPage Today

New gene therapies confront many sickle cell patients with an impossible choice: a cure or fertility - STAT

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]]>Two major breakthroughs in gene editing recently occurred and show how our ability to edit the human genome is rapidly increasing. This episode we dive into how these technologies work and how they were able to treat two diseases. One a rather mundane sounding cholesterol problem and the other an exteremely painful and potentially deadly condition known as sickle cell disease. Both stories invovle a combination of new technologies, mRNA techniques and gene editing either using or inspired by CRISPER. These stories highlight how all of these technologies are combining to open new possibilities, that gene editing may become just a regular treatment as we age, and the less talked about downsides or hidden trade-offs that come with these treatments.

Sources

Base editing, a new form of gene therapy, sharply lowers bad cholesterol in a clincal trial - Science

A Closer Look at the Approval of CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease - MedPage Today

New gene therapies confront many sickle cell patients with an impossible choice: a cure or fertility - STAT

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]]>e2815190-22a5-488e-8650-368279ac68a1Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:45:00 +010001:04:58truefullEpisode 91 - An Honest Look Back At Pandemic CommunicationEpisode 91 - An Honest Look Back At Pandemic CommunicationSome recent episodes have really got me thinking about science communication and our responsibility as citizens to be informed. Also, about the challenges of being informed and of informing people about issues, discoveries and topics that will not only change our lives but could end them too. Contemplating these things led me to look back at the pandemic as a lens through which many of the issues facing science communication and public discourse become more clear. This episode is my attempt to talk through and honestly remember some of the moments and ways that shaped how we talked about and dealt with the pandemic. My hope is that we can find areas to improve because as I've said a few times now, the world is getting weirder and it behooves all of us to get a grip on the fast pace of change headed our way. I hope you find it helpful.

]]>Some recent episodes have really got me thinking about science communication and our responsibility as citizens to be informed. Also, about the challenges of being informed and of informing people about issues, discoveries and topics that will not only change our lives but could end them too. Contemplating these things led me to look back at the pandemic as a lens through which many of the issues facing science communication and public discourse become more clear. This episode is my attempt to talk through and honestly remember some of the moments and ways that shaped how we talked about and dealt with the pandemic. My hope is that we can find areas to improve because as I've said a few times now, the world is getting weirder and it behooves all of us to get a grip on the fast pace of change headed our way. I hope you find it helpful.

]]>6e26dc6e-828a-4b08-9787-cee78d57aea3Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:45:00 +010057:22truefullEpisode 90 - Understanding Public Attitudes Toward ScienceEpisode 90 - Understanding Public Attitudes Toward ScienceResponsible members of society should have some understanding of science. Hot take? I don’t think so. Decisions on personal and public health require some knowledge and look no further than debates surrounding the application and use of things like AI and gene editing technology. Citizens should have and use their voice to speak on these topics. And this is why science communication exists as a volunteer activity for many academics and as a career for people like me. Unfortunately, the very people who have the scientific expertise for this work, scientists etc., don’t have the training or data needed to improve their communication efforts. Social sciences and communications research has established tools to ask questions about effective communication strategies and how audiences are reacting. What are their beliefs, motivations, ideas and morals when it comes to science and controversial science topics like gene editing and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). I would argue, and I’m sure my guests today would agree, that science communicators need to use these tools more to investigate the science of science communication.

On this episode I speak with professional science communicator Cristina Fonseca and genetics professor Jonathan Pettitt. Both were members of a team that published two papers that surveyed British audiences about their attitudes and trust toward science pre and post pandemic and explored the relationships between people’s knowledge of science, their confidence in their knowledge and their views on controversial science topics. This is a fascinating look at how researchers can apply the scientific method to their communication efforts and the results of the two papers raised excellent questions about who needs and wants to hear from scientists and what sorts of things influence their views on science.

Sources

People with more extreme attitudes towards science have self-confidence in their understanding of science, even if this is not justified

Both trust in, and polarization of trust in, relevant sciences have increased through the COVID-19 pandemic

The Genetics Society

Why Peter Hotez Should Not Debate RFK Jr. On The Joe Rogan Experience

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]]>Responsible members of society should have some understanding of science. Hot take? I don’t think so. Decisions on personal and public health require some knowledge and look no further than debates surrounding the application and use of things like AI and gene editing technology. Citizens should have and use their voice to speak on these topics. And this is why science communication exists as a volunteer activity for many academics and as a career for people like me. Unfortunately, the very people who have the scientific expertise for this work, scientists etc., don’t have the training or data needed to improve their communication efforts. Social sciences and communications research has established tools to ask questions about effective communication strategies and how audiences are reacting. What are their beliefs, motivations, ideas and morals when it comes to science and controversial science topics like gene editing and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). I would argue, and I’m sure my guests today would agree, that science communicators need to use these tools more to investigate the science of science communication.

On this episode I speak with professional science communicator Cristina Fonseca and genetics professor Jonathan Pettitt. Both were members of a team that published two papers that surveyed British audiences about their attitudes and trust toward science pre and post pandemic and explored the relationships between people’s knowledge of science, their confidence in their knowledge and their views on controversial science topics. This is a fascinating look at how researchers can apply the scientific method to their communication efforts and the results of the two papers raised excellent questions about who needs and wants to hear from scientists and what sorts of things influence their views on science.

Sources

People with more extreme attitudes towards science have self-confidence in their understanding of science, even if this is not justified

Both trust in, and polarization of trust in, relevant sciences have increased through the COVID-19 pandemic

The Genetics Society

Why Peter Hotez Should Not Debate RFK Jr. On The Joe Rogan Experience

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]]>d0f54db1-ce40-4116-8b95-684609f1e896Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:15:00 +010001:17:05truefullEpisode 89 - Diving Into Psychedelic Gray AreasEpisode 89 - Diving Into Psychedelic Gray AreasPsychedelics receive a lot of positive press regarding their potential as tools for introspection, therapy, and lifestyle or health improvements. And rightfully so, there is compelling evidence for their benefit in treating some mental health issues and a ton of anecdotal evidence and writings about the positive benefits both mentally and physically from tripping. But just below the surface of positive headlines there is a sea of unknowns. We really don’t know how these compounds work physically in the brain and why some people seem to benefit from the experience. This also leads to a huge gray area in terms of the systems of therapy and access different jurisdictions are experimenting with. On this episode we talk with Grace Browne, staff writer at Wired UK, about her reporting on the less illuminated corners of the psychedelic renaissance and why it’s important to have these conversations.

We talk about everything from the influx of VC money to the dark side of psychedelic cults and the under reporting of negative experiences. Quick disclaimer though. We both believe this research is important and that we should explore psychedelic uses and reconsider the laws surrounding prohibition, but maybe let’s acknowledge just a wee bit more that we really don’t know much about the good, the bad and the strangeness of psychedelics. You can follow Grace Browne on Twitter and check out all of her writing for Wired here.

Links to other pieces discussed in the episode:

The Therapy Part of Psychedelic Therapy Is a Mess – Grace Browne for Wired

Psychedelic Therapy Is Here. Just Don’t Call It Therapy – Grace Browne for Wired

Dark loops: contagion effects, consistency and chemosocial matrices in psychedelic-assisted therapy trials – Tehseen Noorani, et al.

As psychedelics near approval, there’s no consensus on how they work – Olivia Goldhill for STAT

Peter Gasser: Psychedelic Psychotherapy in Switzerland – Psychedelic Science Sweden YouTube Channel

Lower-dose psycholytic therapy – A neglected approach – Torsten Passie, et al.

Do people who experienced long-term difficulties after tripping still think psychedelics are worth the risks? – Jules Evans on Medium

On philosophy, theology and ‘psychedelic integration’ – Jules Evans on Medium

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!...]]>Psychedelics receive a lot of positive press regarding their potential as tools for introspection, therapy, and lifestyle or health improvements. And rightfully so, there is compelling evidence for their benefit in treating some mental health issues and a ton of anecdotal evidence and writings about the positive benefits both mentally and physically from tripping. But just below the surface of positive headlines there is a sea of unknowns. We really don’t know how these compounds work physically in the brain and why some people seem to benefit from the experience. This also leads to a huge gray area in terms of the systems of therapy and access different jurisdictions are experimenting with. On this episode we talk with Grace Browne, staff writer at Wired UK, about her reporting on the less illuminated corners of the psychedelic renaissance and why it’s important to have these conversations.

We talk about everything from the influx of VC money to the dark side of psychedelic cults and the under reporting of negative experiences. Quick disclaimer though. We both believe this research is important and that we should explore psychedelic uses and reconsider the laws surrounding prohibition, but maybe let’s acknowledge just a wee bit more that we really don’t know much about the good, the bad and the strangeness of psychedelics. You can follow Grace Browne on Twitter and check out all of her writing for Wired here.

Links to other pieces discussed in the episode:

The Therapy Part of Psychedelic Therapy Is a Mess – Grace Browne for Wired

Psychedelic Therapy Is Here. Just Don’t Call It Therapy – Grace Browne for Wired

Dark loops: contagion effects, consistency and chemosocial matrices in psychedelic-assisted therapy trials – Tehseen Noorani, et al.

As psychedelics near approval, there’s no consensus on how they work – Olivia Goldhill for STAT

Peter Gasser: Psychedelic Psychotherapy in Switzerland – Psychedelic Science Sweden YouTube Channel

Lower-dose psycholytic therapy – A neglected approach – Torsten Passie, et al.

Do people who experienced long-term difficulties after tripping still think psychedelics are worth the risks? – Jules Evans on Medium

On philosophy, theology and ‘psychedelic integration’ – Jules Evans on Medium

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]]>57f0f92d-63a8-464f-8200-478bae7e9b4cThu, 17 Aug 2023 10:45:00 +010001:17:54truefullEpisode 88 - Question Everything??Episode 88 - Question Everything??How does one go from believing in every conspiracy under the fake moon to being an atheist activist dedicated to critical thinking and reason? Read the Bible. At least that’s what did it for this episode’s guest Calvin Smith.

Calvin is podcaster, Tik Tok’er (check below for all his links and handles) and the social media manager for the Secular Alliance of Michigan. In this episode we talk about his path from self-proclaimed conspiracy theorist to self-proclaimed atheist activist. We discuss the encroachment of religion into US politics and policy and how the Secular Alliance of Michigan pushes back. We also chat about using social media and conversation to reach those lost in the conspiracy rabbit hole and as you’ll see this leads to more than a few yet to be answered questions. When and if public debates are needed or useful? How to deal with alternative sources and how to harness the negativity of social media.

You can find Calvin Smith and the Secular Alliance of Michigan below:

Tiktok: @UnquestionableCalvin

YouTube: @UnquestionableCalvin

Twitter: @UWCSPodcast

SecularAlliance.org

MichiganAtheists.com

YouTube for SAM: @SecularMichigan

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]]>How does one go from believing in every conspiracy under the fake moon to being an atheist activist dedicated to critical thinking and reason? Read the Bible. At least that’s what did it for this episode’s guest Calvin Smith.

Calvin is podcaster, Tik Tok’er (check below for all his links and handles) and the social media manager for the Secular Alliance of Michigan. In this episode we talk about his path from self-proclaimed conspiracy theorist to self-proclaimed atheist activist. We discuss the encroachment of religion into US politics and policy and how the Secular Alliance of Michigan pushes back. We also chat about using social media and conversation to reach those lost in the conspiracy rabbit hole and as you’ll see this leads to more than a few yet to be answered questions. When and if public debates are needed or useful? How to deal with alternative sources and how to harness the negativity of social media.

You can find Calvin Smith and the Secular Alliance of Michigan below:

Tiktok: @UnquestionableCalvin

YouTube: @UnquestionableCalvin

Twitter: @UWCSPodcast

SecularAlliance.org

MichiganAtheists.com

YouTube for SAM: @SecularMichigan

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]]>442767ec-6a2f-48b5-9f62-1f2a8aebd60dThu, 27 Jul 2023 11:45:00 +010001:36:35truefullEpisode 87 - Moving Beyond A Psychedelic ExperienceEpisode 87 - Moving Beyond A Psychedelic ExperienceEvery other month it seems there is some news coming out regarding psychedelic assisted therapy. Just recently the FDA posted some draft guidelines for clinical trials. But the topic of today’s episode concerns psychedelics outside of a clinical setting. As some places move to decriminalize or even legalize the use of LSD, psylocibin and other psychedelics there is a looming question. How can a society with very little context or experience with these substances and states of mind incorporate them? If we agree there is the potential for positive outcomes from there use how best to achieve it? These are strange and powerful experiences and not easily explained or put into context especially when society as a whole has demonized them for a long time.

One group I’ve seen who is talking about these questions and attempting to offer answers with their Beyond Experience Workshop is the MIND Foundation. I’ve reported on and interviewed members of MIND before and was granted access to this workshop to see what it was all about and how it might help with the so-called integration or enculturation of psychedelics into a naïve society. Surprisingly this story turned out to be more difficult and personal to tell….

 

Music in the episode by Freak Motif, Brad van Paridon and Michael

Bandac

Extra Reading

On philosophy, theology and ‘psychedelic integration’ – Jules Evans

Psychedelic integration: An analysis of the concept and its practice – Bathje, et al.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Psychology Today

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]]>Every other month it seems there is some news coming out regarding psychedelic assisted therapy. Just recently the FDA posted some draft guidelines for clinical trials. But the topic of today’s episode concerns psychedelics outside of a clinical setting. As some places move to decriminalize or even legalize the use of LSD, psylocibin and other psychedelics there is a looming question. How can a society with very little context or experience with these substances and states of mind incorporate them? If we agree there is the potential for positive outcomes from there use how best to achieve it? These are strange and powerful experiences and not easily explained or put into context especially when society as a whole has demonized them for a long time.

One group I’ve seen who is talking about these questions and attempting to offer answers with their Beyond Experience Workshop is the MIND Foundation. I’ve reported on and interviewed members of MIND before and was granted access to this workshop to see what it was all about and how it might help with the so-called integration or enculturation of psychedelics into a naïve society. Surprisingly this story turned out to be more difficult and personal to tell….

 

Music in the episode by Freak Motif, Brad van Paridon and Michael

Bandac

Extra Reading

On philosophy, theology and ‘psychedelic integration’ – Jules Evans

Psychedelic integration: An analysis of the concept and its practice – Bathje, et al.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Psychology Today

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]]>e0f05c79-8417-45ae-b642-00f81bc1f1ebFri, 30 Jun 2023 11:45:00 +010055:25truefullEpisode 86 - How AI can improve vaccines and how much is too much sperm donation?Episode 86 - How AI can improve vaccines and how much is too much sperm donation?How can AI improve upon the design of mRNA vaccines? How much is too much when it comes to sperm donations? Turns out the Netherlands has a problem with serial donators. And a quick note on some interesting patterns in data associating smartphone usage with adolescent depression, anxiety, self harm, and suicide. Plus, a special debut of an excellent new track by friends of the show The Dust Collectors.

This episode is a mix of stories and were chosen for different reasons. The first is a more positive look at AI rather than a lot of the doom and gloom stuff that has dominated the conversation recently. It also offers an interesting perspective on the complexity and beauty of biology. The story of one Dutch man fathering upwards of 500 children via sperm donations is troubling and reminds us of the ethical challenges involved with medicine and biotech. Finally, an interesting look at some international data regarding adolescent mental health and smartphones hints that the problem isn’t as clear cut as we might think. It also gives a nice example of how data is used to generate new questions and challenge assumptions.

Very big thanks to The Dust Collectors for providing their new track ‘Waiting Game’ as the outro music. Check out live show dates and the debut album release on their website or by following them on Instagram and/or Spotify.

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Links

‘Remarkable’ AI tool designs mRNA vaccines that are more potent and stable https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01487-y#ref-CR1

Algorithm for Optimized mRNA Design Improves Stability and Immunogenicity https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06127-z

Dutch court orders sperm donor to stop after 550 children https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/28/dutch-court-orders-sperm-donor-to-stop-after-550-children

Dutch serial sperm donor case raises questions in Belgium https://www.brusselstimes.com/487914/dutch-serial-sperm-donor-case-raises-questions-in-belgium

Suicide rates for girls are rising. Are smartphones to blame? https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/05/03/suicide-rates-for-girls-are-rising-are-smartphones-to-blame

 

]]>How can AI improve upon the design of mRNA vaccines? How much is too much when it comes to sperm donations? Turns out the Netherlands has a problem with serial donators. And a quick note on some interesting patterns in data associating smartphone usage with adolescent depression, anxiety, self harm, and suicide. Plus, a special debut of an excellent new track by friends of the show The Dust Collectors.

This episode is a mix of stories and were chosen for different reasons. The first is a more positive look at AI rather than a lot of the doom and gloom stuff that has dominated the conversation recently. It also offers an interesting perspective on the complexity and beauty of biology. The story of one Dutch man fathering upwards of 500 children via sperm donations is troubling and reminds us of the ethical challenges involved with medicine and biotech. Finally, an interesting look at some international data regarding adolescent mental health and smartphones hints that the problem isn’t as clear cut as we might think. It also gives a nice example of how data is used to generate new questions and challenge assumptions.

Very big thanks to The Dust Collectors for providing their new track ‘Waiting Game’ as the outro music. Check out live show dates and the debut album release on their website or by following them on Instagram and/or Spotify.

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Links

‘Remarkable’ AI tool designs mRNA vaccines that are more potent and stable https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01487-y#ref-CR1

Algorithm for Optimized mRNA Design Improves Stability and Immunogenicity https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06127-z

Dutch court orders sperm donor to stop after 550 children https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/28/dutch-court-orders-sperm-donor-to-stop-after-550-children

Dutch serial sperm donor case raises questions in Belgium https://www.brusselstimes.com/487914/dutch-serial-sperm-donor-case-raises-questions-in-belgium

Suicide rates for girls are rising. Are smartphones to blame? https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/05/03/suicide-rates-for-girls-are-rising-are-smartphones-to-blame

 

]]>33cf1a96-9293-4c83-8748-53d794a4bcacTue, 09 May 2023 11:45:00 +010035:43truefullEpisode 85 - Bug Sex!Episode 85 - Bug Sex!Whether or not you think bugs (including spiders) are gross or awesome you probably have some bias about these animals. This episode we talk with Dr. Catherine Scott (@Cataranea) about black widows specifically and how our biases influence the way we think about and research species like spiders and bugs more generally. Catherine studies black widow mating strategies and was featured in an upcoming CBC The Nature of Things documentary titled Bug Sex: It's Complicated (@bugsexthedoc). She talks about overcoming a fear of spiders and becoming a araneaologist, i.e., a spider scientist, the amazing ways widow spiders find mates, how environment shapes the evolution and behavior of animals, and the many ways spider misinformation spreads online. Check out Catherine's blog spiderbytes.org and look for Bug Sex the movie March 10 on CBC.

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]]>Whether or not you think bugs (including spiders) are gross or awesome you probably have some bias about these animals. This episode we talk with Dr. Catherine Scott (@Cataranea) about black widows specifically and how our biases influence the way we think about and research species like spiders and bugs more generally. Catherine studies black widow mating strategies and was featured in an upcoming CBC The Nature of Things documentary titled Bug Sex: It's Complicated (@bugsexthedoc). She talks about overcoming a fear of spiders and becoming a araneaologist, i.e., a spider scientist, the amazing ways widow spiders find mates, how environment shapes the evolution and behavior of animals, and the many ways spider misinformation spreads online. Check out Catherine's blog spiderbytes.org and look for Bug Sex the movie March 10 on CBC.

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]]>b2c8d1d6-47a6-4b34-8507-99e2d35c6d9bFri, 10 Mar 2023 11:45:00 +010001:16:59truefullEpisode 84 - The best example of The Last of UsEpisode 84 - The best example of The Last of UsWe’ve all seen The Last of Us right? The hit franchise is based on the real life Cordyceps fungus, but did you know the fungus doesn’t take over the brain? The true mechanism behind the zombie fungus is perhaps more terrifying. Also, there is actually a more compelling example of zombie parasites that receives shockingly little attention. In response to listener messages about The Last of Us, Brad puts his Ph.D. studying zombie parasites to work and explains the stories behind Cordyceps, Dicrocoelium and why Toxoplasma might not be all it’s cracked up to be.

Relevant reading

Adaptive host manipulation by Toxoplasma gondii: fact or fiction?

You Know Those Parasites That Control Our Brains?

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]]>We’ve all seen The Last of Us right? The hit franchise is based on the real life Cordyceps fungus, but did you know the fungus doesn’t take over the brain? The true mechanism behind the zombie fungus is perhaps more terrifying. Also, there is actually a more compelling example of zombie parasites that receives shockingly little attention. In response to listener messages about The Last of Us, Brad puts his Ph.D. studying zombie parasites to work and explains the stories behind Cordyceps, Dicrocoelium and why Toxoplasma might not be all it’s cracked up to be.

Relevant reading

Adaptive host manipulation by Toxoplasma gondii: fact or fiction?

You Know Those Parasites That Control Our Brains?

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]]>ebbe2c81-2240-4fce-b63c-c04a82b0c60eWed, 22 Feb 2023 11:45:00 +010039:02truefullEpisode 83 - Patent Law and PsychedelicsEpisode 83 - Patent Law and PsychedelicsPatent law is not front of mind for most people with an interest in psychedelics it is an important story to follow. Just like cannabis before it or pharmaceuticals like painkillers and insulin, companies are looking to patent not only psychedelic molecules but peripheral technologies like delivery methods and in some extreme cases therapy protocols too. Graham Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and founder of Calyx Law, a firm specializing in patents in the cannabis and now psychedelic field. He explains how the patent process works, why it's in place, and how the world of pharmaceutical patenting resembles the psychedelic one. He also points out some of the potential abuses of the process and the ways some are pushing back. Follow Graham on Twitter @calyxlaw to keep up with this quick moving and important area of the psychedelic movement.

A great overview of the topic can be found here by former guest and premier reporter on the psychedelic beat Shayla Love - Psychedelic Patents are Broken Because the Patent System Is Broken

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]]>Patent law is not front of mind for most people with an interest in psychedelics it is an important story to follow. Just like cannabis before it or pharmaceuticals like painkillers and insulin, companies are looking to patent not only psychedelic molecules but peripheral technologies like delivery methods and in some extreme cases therapy protocols too. Graham Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and founder of Calyx Law, a firm specializing in patents in the cannabis and now psychedelic field. He explains how the patent process works, why it's in place, and how the world of pharmaceutical patenting resembles the psychedelic one. He also points out some of the potential abuses of the process and the ways some are pushing back. Follow Graham on Twitter @calyxlaw to keep up with this quick moving and important area of the psychedelic movement.

A great overview of the topic can be found here by former guest and premier reporter on the psychedelic beat Shayla Love - Psychedelic Patents are Broken Because the Patent System Is Broken

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]]>92d9fc30-3225-4960-b319-e428d1e9e8faTue, 31 Jan 2023 11:45:00 +010001:10:35truefullEpisode 82 - The Tik Tok EpisodeEpisode 82 - The Tik Tok EpisodeFriend of the show and go to source for weird internet stuff, Jared Cuthbertson, is back for our last episode of the year. This episode started as an experiment in Brad joining Tik Tok and seeing where the algorithm would take him. The guys chat about all things Tik Tok and social media. What is the future of content creation? Will Tik Tok replace YouTube? What are the most annoying social media sub cultures and what do we rage watch the most? It's always fun and weird when Jared is on the pod and it's a great way to end the year! Happy holidays and happy New Year to everyone!

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]]>Friend of the show and go to source for weird internet stuff, Jared Cuthbertson, is back for our last episode of the year. This episode started as an experiment in Brad joining Tik Tok and seeing where the algorithm would take him. The guys chat about all things Tik Tok and social media. What is the future of content creation? Will Tik Tok replace YouTube? What are the most annoying social media sub cultures and what do we rage watch the most? It's always fun and weird when Jared is on the pod and it's a great way to end the year! Happy holidays and happy New Year to everyone!

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]]>90cdf7a3-1a95-4678-8be6-f5bd033d332aThu, 22 Dec 2022 11:45:00 +010001:13:26truefullEpisode 81 - The Power of PlayEpisode 81 - The Power of PlayPlay. We all do it and we all know it when we see it. But what is play and why is it so crucial for brain development in a select group of animals (humans included) that do it?

Dr.Sergio Pellis has studied play and specifically 'rough and tumble play' for decades and joins us to break down exactly what play is, how you study it and how it affects development. The question of nature versus nurture features prominently and Dr. Pellis recounts experiments that show behaviors like learning are more hard wired than you think. Plus the age old question....do animals have emotions??

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]]>Play. We all do it and we all know it when we see it. But what is play and why is it so crucial for brain development in a select group of animals (humans included) that do it?

Dr.Sergio Pellis has studied play and specifically 'rough and tumble play' for decades and joins us to break down exactly what play is, how you study it and how it affects development. The question of nature versus nurture features prominently and Dr. Pellis recounts experiments that show behaviors like learning are more hard wired than you think. Plus the age old question....do animals have emotions??

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]]>b3d1cb4a-b9ec-4287-bb84-131145ed7624Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:14:00 +010001:14:51truefullEpisode 80 - Viral Summer NewsEpisode 80 - Viral Summer NewsBrad is solo this month and digging into his favorite topic...infectious disease! There is a report of possible 'herd safety' for COVID-19, a debate on the transmission route for monkeypox (is it sexually transmitted or just transmitted during sex and why that matters), plus a few interesting tidbits regarding hemorrhagic fevers Ebola and Marburg virus.

Also, the show is now available on the Newsly App! Newsly curates articles and podcasts on topics of your choosing and get this, reads those articles to you, making the whole web listenable for the first time. Download and use Newsly for free or use the promo code TwoBrad to try out the premium version free for 1-month.

Sources for this episode:

Are we approaching 'herd safety' with COVID-19? - MedPage Today

We can fight monkeypox without homophobia or hysteria - NY Times

Sex between men, not skin contact, is fueling monkeypox, new research suggests - NBC News

The classification of monkeypox should include its STI status - MedPage Today

Infectious disease alerts and reports - International Society of Infectious Diseases

Music by Matt Walkey and Freak Motif

]]>Brad is solo this month and digging into his favorite topic...infectious disease! There is a report of possible 'herd safety' for COVID-19, a debate on the transmission route for monkeypox (is it sexually transmitted or just transmitted during sex and why that matters), plus a few interesting tidbits regarding hemorrhagic fevers Ebola and Marburg virus.

Also, the show is now available on the Newsly App! Newsly curates articles and podcasts on topics of your choosing and get this, reads those articles to you, making the whole web listenable for the first time. Download and use Newsly for free or use the promo code TwoBrad to try out the premium version free for 1-month.

Sources for this episode:

Are we approaching 'herd safety' with COVID-19? - MedPage Today

We can fight monkeypox without homophobia or hysteria - NY Times

Sex between men, not skin contact, is fueling monkeypox, new research suggests - NBC News

The classification of monkeypox should include its STI status - MedPage Today

Infectious disease alerts and reports - International Society of Infectious Diseases

Music by Matt Walkey and Freak Motif

]]>cbbf8b1d-e0c0-4630-be30-27f3a20e07baWed, 31 Aug 2022 08:48:00 +010051:19truefullEpisode 79 - The Worm That Changed BiologyEpisode 79 - The Worm That Changed BiologyJonathan Pettit, professor at the University of Aberdeen joins to discuss the amazing story of how C. elegans, a rotting plant eating worm, changed biology. This is a story of an intrepid group of researchers who set out to "tame a metazoan" and ended up with one of the most important model systems for developmental biology, genetics and more! You can find Jonathan on Twitter @genotripe

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]]>Jonathan Pettit, professor at the University of Aberdeen joins to discuss the amazing story of how C. elegans, a rotting plant eating worm, changed biology. This is a story of an intrepid group of researchers who set out to "tame a metazoan" and ended up with one of the most important model systems for developmental biology, genetics and more! You can find Jonathan on Twitter @genotripe

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Music by Freak Motif

]]>84d6f538-ea0a-4f4f-80ed-c02560ed1e47Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:09:00 +010001:03:31truefullEpisode 78 - Jay Ingram And Our Strange Relationship With WildlifeEpisode 78 - Jay Ingram And Our Strange Relationship With WildlifeThe great Jay Ingram, author, broadcaster, and science communicator returns to talk about the latest season of Anthropomania, his fascinating podcast that explores the weird and complex ways humans interact with wildlife. Brad and Jay discuss a range of topics that come up on season 2 of Anthropomania, from our relationship with chickens, to the coming insect apocalypse. They spend a lot of time mulling over de-extinction and whether it’s worth the effort and explore the many ways trash is influencing animal populations around the world. You can find Anthropomania wherever you get podcasts and at their website www.anthropomania.com.

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]]>The great Jay Ingram, author, broadcaster, and science communicator returns to talk about the latest season of Anthropomania, his fascinating podcast that explores the weird and complex ways humans interact with wildlife. Brad and Jay discuss a range of topics that come up on season 2 of Anthropomania, from our relationship with chickens, to the coming insect apocalypse. They spend a lot of time mulling over de-extinction and whether it’s worth the effort and explore the many ways trash is influencing animal populations around the world. You can find Anthropomania wherever you get podcasts and at their website www.anthropomania.com.

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]]>d2f65f33-1c27-4097-a6fc-0a50df4470c3Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:23:00 +010049:07truefullEpisode 77 - The True History of IvermectinEpisode 77 - The True History of IvermectinSurprise, surprise, the latest big, well controlled, credible trials of ivermectin for COVID-19 found no effect. But this episode isn't about the illogical and frankly wrong arguments of the ivermectin for COVID booster club. Instead Brad and veterinarian / research scientist Dr. John Gilleard are here to restore the reputation of the anti-parasitic wonder drug by recounting the amazing story of it's discovery and the fascinating way in which it works. Basically everything we know and don't know about it. And then yes, they dive into why there was such a controversy and what might be done to avoid similar situations in the future.

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]]>Surprise, surprise, the latest big, well controlled, credible trials of ivermectin for COVID-19 found no effect. But this episode isn't about the illogical and frankly wrong arguments of the ivermectin for COVID booster club. Instead Brad and veterinarian / research scientist Dr. John Gilleard are here to restore the reputation of the anti-parasitic wonder drug by recounting the amazing story of it's discovery and the fascinating way in which it works. Basically everything we know and don't know about it. And then yes, they dive into why there was such a controversy and what might be done to avoid similar situations in the future.

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]]>083cf009-0c9b-4056-adb2-a34063ccb7a3Wed, 04 May 2022 21:07:00 +010001:17:52truefullEpisode 76 - A Psychedelic Journal ClubEpisode 76 - A Psychedelic Journal ClubMarvin Däumichen from the Mind Foundation joins to talk about uniMIND, an international network of journal clubs discussing all things related to psychedelic research and the uniMIND Symposium 2022 Synergies & Crossroads taking place Friday April 9th 2022 in Maastricht. Marvin also gives his take on the importance of the scientific approach for investigating the complicated topics of consciousness, spirituality and altered states as well as a why a new generation of people are interested in psychedelics and pursuing it as an intellectual career.

Learn more about uniMIND and how to get involved here: https://mind-foundation.org/research/unimind/

How to attend / register online for the symposium: https://mind-foundation.org/event/unimind-symposium-2022/

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]]>Marvin Däumichen from the Mind Foundation joins to talk about uniMIND, an international network of journal clubs discussing all things related to psychedelic research and the uniMIND Symposium 2022 Synergies & Crossroads taking place Friday April 9th 2022 in Maastricht. Marvin also gives his take on the importance of the scientific approach for investigating the complicated topics of consciousness, spirituality and altered states as well as a why a new generation of people are interested in psychedelics and pursuing it as an intellectual career.

Learn more about uniMIND and how to get involved here: https://mind-foundation.org/research/unimind/

How to attend / register online for the symposium: https://mind-foundation.org/event/unimind-symposium-2022/

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]]>2279f644-6c70-4f1a-b13b-a17991b9fd9eMon, 04 Apr 2022 10:23:00 +010052:04truefullEpisode 75 - Is Climate Change Funny??Episode 75 - Is Climate Change Funny??Brad is joined by Ethan Brown, founder and host of the funniest podcast about climate change, The Sweaty Penguin. They discuss using humor as an approach to serious topics like climate change, how honesty and nuance need to be embraced for truly honest discussion and some specifics about climate change and climate change solutions that show it's not all bad news. Check out The Sweaty Penguin wherever you get podcasts, on social media and via their website thesweatypenguin.com

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]]>Brad is joined by Ethan Brown, founder and host of the funniest podcast about climate change, The Sweaty Penguin. They discuss using humor as an approach to serious topics like climate change, how honesty and nuance need to be embraced for truly honest discussion and some specifics about climate change and climate change solutions that show it's not all bad news. Check out The Sweaty Penguin wherever you get podcasts, on social media and via their website thesweatypenguin.com

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]]>b2915fb9-f0a2-43d1-8f4c-de0b91c45304Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:15:00 +010054:48truefullTwo Brad For Politics 9 - The Freedom From Reality ConvoyTwo Brad For Politics 9 - The Freedom From Reality ConvoyThe panel of regular, everyday citizens reconvenes to discuss the ridiculousness that is the protest/occupation in the capital city of Ottawa. Why are they there? What are the many reasons this protest cannot be taken seriously? How worrisome is it that conservative politicians both provincial and federal seem ready to embrace this madness and attempt to use it for their own political gains? All serious topics concerning a very ridiculous, uninformed movement.

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]]>The panel of regular, everyday citizens reconvenes to discuss the ridiculousness that is the protest/occupation in the capital city of Ottawa. Why are they there? What are the many reasons this protest cannot be taken seriously? How worrisome is it that conservative politicians both provincial and federal seem ready to embrace this madness and attempt to use it for their own political gains? All serious topics concerning a very ridiculous, uninformed movement.

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]]>8a4cc5f4-09b7-4ceb-b40c-c09f7cb8b906Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:02:00 +010001:06:22truefullEpisode 74 - New Year, New Hearts, New Viruses, Old magnetsEpisode 74 - New Year, New Hearts, New Viruses, Old magnetsBrad and Brad reconvene in 2022 to discuss the many ethical questions surrounding the first ever pig to human heart transplant. Brad also calls attention to a deadly virus and the hope of a vaccine against it (no not that one). They also pay tribute to the humble old magnet and give a quick update on fusion technology.

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]]>Brad and Brad reconvene in 2022 to discuss the many ethical questions surrounding the first ever pig to human heart transplant. Brad also calls attention to a deadly virus and the hope of a vaccine against it (no not that one). They also pay tribute to the humble old magnet and give a quick update on fusion technology.

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]]>857c7bc8-1816-47ff-ad92-3241d8aa7825Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:53:00 +010001:01:34truefullEpisode 73 - The Brads Look Back At 2021Episode 73 - The Brads Look Back At 2021The usual end of year episode is hear and the Brads unite to talk about their picks for the big stories of 2021 and some quick thoughts on what's in store for 2022. Thanks everyone for the listens and support. Have a happy new year!!

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]]>The usual end of year episode is hear and the Brads unite to talk about their picks for the big stories of 2021 and some quick thoughts on what's in store for 2022. Thanks everyone for the listens and support. Have a happy new year!!

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]]>c241b443-550c-457f-afa5-2b8a7f744966Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:34:00 +010051:50truefullEpisode 72 - A Vaccine For Malaria, The Deadliest Parasite in HistoryEpisode 72 - A Vaccine For Malaria, The Deadliest Parasite in HistoryMalaria is quite possibly the deadliest infectious agent of all time, possibly playing a major role in human history and quietly killing half a million people a year. Finally, a vaccine has been developed to help fight this parasite. To explain why it's been so hard to develop a vaccine for malaria and just how this one works Brad spoke with immunologist and parasitologist Dr.Constance Finney from the University of Calgary.

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]]>Malaria is quite possibly the deadliest infectious agent of all time, possibly playing a major role in human history and quietly killing half a million people a year. Finally, a vaccine has been developed to help fight this parasite. To explain why it's been so hard to develop a vaccine for malaria and just how this one works Brad spoke with immunologist and parasitologist Dr.Constance Finney from the University of Calgary.

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]]>14099995-7c68-4781-9d0d-ebde5aaa6ffcWed, 17 Nov 2021 22:57:00 +010039:31truefullEpisode 71 - A Psychedelic Weekend, Dispatches from Insight 2021Episode 71 - A Psychedelic Weekend, Dispatches from Insight 2021Brad once again travelled to Berlin for the MIND Foundation conference on psychedelic research, Insight 2021. Through a series of interviews with speakers at the conference he explores what we actually know about the benefits of psychedelic's for society as whole, meaning outside of clinical applications. And asks what are psychedelics and what aren't they, what should we expect from altered states and what shouldn't we? In doing so he uncovers interesting insight into the biological mechanisms of these drugs, the public health data regarding their benefits and some troubling facts about the stories we often tell about the ancient widespread use of psychedelics.

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]]>Brad once again travelled to Berlin for the MIND Foundation conference on psychedelic research, Insight 2021. Through a series of interviews with speakers at the conference he explores what we actually know about the benefits of psychedelic's for society as whole, meaning outside of clinical applications. And asks what are psychedelics and what aren't they, what should we expect from altered states and what shouldn't we? In doing so he uncovers interesting insight into the biological mechanisms of these drugs, the public health data regarding their benefits and some troubling facts about the stories we often tell about the ancient widespread use of psychedelics.

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]]>a2e0132c-dcef-4196-87be-2a34dd9c9f84Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:41:00 +010051:50truefullEpisode 70 - Lucky Enough To Be Vaccinated (Be The Wet Wood)Episode 70 - Lucky Enough To Be Vaccinated (Be The Wet Wood)Brad decided to lay out some thoughts on the COVID vaccines once again. Yes, they are safe and they are working but you may not know it from some of the coverage regarding breakthrough cases. Brad discusses the flaws in this coverage, ponders the looming question of what to do with the unvaccinated and offers a more positive perspective regarding the need for and availability of COVID vaccines.

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]]>Brad decided to lay out some thoughts on the COVID vaccines once again. Yes, they are safe and they are working but you may not know it from some of the coverage regarding breakthrough cases. Brad discusses the flaws in this coverage, ponders the looming question of what to do with the unvaccinated and offers a more positive perspective regarding the need for and availability of COVID vaccines.

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]]>142893c7-b80f-41da-943b-b945530ef11fSun, 22 Aug 2021 11:02:00 +010046:52truefullTwo Brad For Politics 8 - You Always Ask Me The Political QuestionsTwo Brad For Politics 8 - You Always Ask Me The Political QuestionsThe panel of regular, ordinary guys talking politics was down a man this episode but the boys still delivered some in-depth discussion on the awful discoveries of unmarked children's graves at the sites of former residential schools, the reopening of Alberta from COVID lockdowns and why the federal Conservatives can't seem to gain any ground. There was a prediction too of another wave, not of COVID but rather Trudeau-mania. Get your spray bottles out it is gonna be a hot summer election!!

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]]>The panel of regular, ordinary guys talking politics was down a man this episode but the boys still delivered some in-depth discussion on the awful discoveries of unmarked children's graves at the sites of former residential schools, the reopening of Alberta from COVID lockdowns and why the federal Conservatives can't seem to gain any ground. There was a prediction too of another wave, not of COVID but rather Trudeau-mania. Get your spray bottles out it is gonna be a hot summer election!!

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]]>0d7e0d72-7729-425d-a484-a6a6b51cff8bMon, 19 Jul 2021 15:43:00 +010001:34:29truefullEpisode 69 - Vaccines, Billionaire Astronauts, Male PregnancyEpisode 69 - Vaccines, Billionaire Astronauts, Male PregnancyThe long-awaited return of co-founder/co-host British Brad is here. The Brad’s catch up with some chat about Flash needing to give his son medication via the bum and asshole football fans in the UK. Things turn serious though with a discussion about COVID vaccine rollouts, hesitancy, and messaging. The guys also discuss the billionaire space race, what is it good for? And finally touch on another entry into the unnecessary science hall of fame, a truly bizarre procedure conducted in China to implant embryos into male rats.

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]]>The long-awaited return of co-founder/co-host British Brad is here. The Brad’s catch up with some chat about Flash needing to give his son medication via the bum and asshole football fans in the UK. Things turn serious though with a discussion about COVID vaccine rollouts, hesitancy, and messaging. The guys also discuss the billionaire space race, what is it good for? And finally touch on another entry into the unnecessary science hall of fame, a truly bizarre procedure conducted in China to implant embryos into male rats.

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]]>d5dc1015-8bd3-40b1-8f5f-488e9fbf7b61Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:01:00 +010001:10:14truefullEpisode 68 - Ivermectin, Global Conspiracy? Probably Not.Ivermectin, Global Conspiracy? Probably Not.After being called a shill and a leech on Twitter Brad took to the microphone to heal his wounded ego and provide some context around the ivermectin brouhaha. In doing so the episode touches on the regulatory process, why we have a regulatory process (ahem...thalidomide) and what makes one study better than another. Brad also offers up some tips on how to avoid some of the internet BS surrounding health and wellness misinformation.

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]]>After being called a shill and a leech on Twitter Brad took to the microphone to heal his wounded ego and provide some context around the ivermectin brouhaha. In doing so the episode touches on the regulatory process, why we have a regulatory process (ahem...thalidomide) and what makes one study better than another. Brad also offers up some tips on how to avoid some of the internet BS surrounding health and wellness misinformation.

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]]>be7590e2-d6b7-4103-acfc-0b04c183fcfaMon, 05 Jul 2021 11:17:00 +010001:02:48truefullTBFY In Conversation 23-Anthropomania with Jay IngramTBFY In Conversation 23-Anthropomania with Jay IngramScience broadcaster extraordinaire Jay Ingram is back! As always our chat covers many topics. Can people benefit from watching science unfold in real time? The importance of context when delivering and receiving science based info. The real reasons people decide on "scientific debates". We also talk at length about humanities relationships with animals and Jay's new podcast Anthropomania which explores these relationships and the consequences for us and the animals. Check out anthropomania.com for more info and take a listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]>Science broadcaster extraordinaire Jay Ingram is back! As always our chat covers many topics. Can people benefit from watching science unfold in real time? The importance of context when delivering and receiving science based info. The real reasons people decide on "scientific debates". We also talk at length about humanities relationships with animals and Jay's new podcast Anthropomania which explores these relationships and the consequences for us and the animals. Check out anthropomania.com for more info and take a listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]>9b168078-643b-4972-82dd-2b56ac5ddd2bWed, 26 May 2021 11:14:00 +010001:09:01truefullTwo Brad For You - A Message and Update For the ListenersTwo Brad For You - A Message and Update For the ListenersQuick message from your host Brad, aka Flash, to you the loved and valued listener. Where we've been, where we are going and how happy we are to have you along for the ride. Plus, the launching of our donations page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twobradforyou

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]]>Quick message from your host Brad, aka Flash, to you the loved and valued listener. Where we've been, where we are going and how happy we are to have you along for the ride. Plus, the launching of our donations page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twobradforyou

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]]>15ad4b5e-3164-4262-89ce-565c6bc05eb1Thu, 20 May 2021 13:40:00 +010013:57truefullTBFY In Conversation 22 - The Weight of Air with David PosesTBFY In Conversation 22 - The Weight of Air with David PosesMy guest author David Poses has an incredibly important message, our entire system of drug prevention, policy and treatment needs to be blown up and rebuilt. David brings us this message in his upcoming book The Weight of Air which details his double life struggling with mental illness and heroin addiction. Through his experience and story the failures of the current shame based ways we deal with addiction and mental illness become clear as does the possibility for an alternative compassionate strategy. His book is available July 6th and open for pre-order now wherever books are sole. Check out davidposes.com for full details and follow David on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. 

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]]>My guest author David Poses has an incredibly important message, our entire system of drug prevention, policy and treatment needs to be blown up and rebuilt. David brings us this message in his upcoming book The Weight of Air which details his double life struggling with mental illness and heroin addiction. Through his experience and story the failures of the current shame based ways we deal with addiction and mental illness become clear as does the possibility for an alternative compassionate strategy. His book is available July 6th and open for pre-order now wherever books are sole. Check out davidposes.com for full details and follow David on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. 

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]]>56374dd8-b3d1-4440-963e-495b7b785618Thu, 13 May 2021 11:30:00 +010056:43truefullEpisode 67-Freaky Research and Questions from the Mail FeedEpisode 67-Freaky Research and Questions from the Mail FeedBrad, aka Flash, is here to answer questions from the mail feed and bring you some weird science regarding tiny lab grown brains, tiny human/monkey chimeras and folks that are volunteering to be re-infected with SARS 2.

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]]>Brad, aka Flash, is here to answer questions from the mail feed and bring you some weird science regarding tiny lab grown brains, tiny human/monkey chimeras and folks that are volunteering to be re-infected with SARS 2.

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]]>2d15dd3b-1b38-42f1-826b-8b84a3230265Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:09:00 +010058:34truefullTBFY In Conversation 21 - Sharing Genomes and More with Stephen DoyleTBFY In Conversation 21 - Sharing Genomes and More with Stephen DoyleStephen Doyle is a molecular and computational biologist who uses whole genome sequencing to study how parasites evolve resistance to drugs. He was also able to explain how genome sequencing works and just how powerful that technology and data can be, especially in the context of the ongoing coronavirus situation. You've heard of corona variants, well Stephen helps sort out what this means and how genomics is used to track these outbreaks. We also discussed the benefits of pre-print for the field of genomics and the importance of open science. Check out his twitter @stephen__doyle and his work at the Sanger Institute.

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]]>Stephen Doyle is a molecular and computational biologist who uses whole genome sequencing to study how parasites evolve resistance to drugs. He was also able to explain how genome sequencing works and just how powerful that technology and data can be, especially in the context of the ongoing coronavirus situation. You've heard of corona variants, well Stephen helps sort out what this means and how genomics is used to track these outbreaks. We also discussed the benefits of pre-print for the field of genomics and the importance of open science. Check out his twitter @stephen__doyle and his work at the Sanger Institute.

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]]>e39e286a-0352-4c21-8d51-7745bf938bceMon, 19 Apr 2021 11:32:00 +010001:43:49truefullTBFY In Conversation 20 - Covering the Psychedelic Beat with Shayla LoveTBFY In Conversation 20 - Covering the Psychedelic Beat with Shayla LoveSenior staff writer at VICE Shayla Love was kind enough to join the show to discuss her work covering the psychedelics beat. Shayla writes feature articles on many topics that fall under the umbrellas of science, psychology, health and the mind and she is consistently finding unique and important angles of the psychedelic movement that need to be talked about, including the commodification and commercialization of psychedelic assisted therapy. She is an excellent writer and is full of great insights into this field and others. Please do give her a follow on Twitter, @shayla__love and check out all of her writing at VICE. 

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]]>Senior staff writer at VICE Shayla Love was kind enough to join the show to discuss her work covering the psychedelics beat. Shayla writes feature articles on many topics that fall under the umbrellas of science, psychology, health and the mind and she is consistently finding unique and important angles of the psychedelic movement that need to be talked about, including the commodification and commercialization of psychedelic assisted therapy. She is an excellent writer and is full of great insights into this field and others. Please do give her a follow on Twitter, @shayla__love and check out all of her writing at VICE. 

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]]>fa46ef5e-1098-4719-b002-27f4a7244dcbMon, 12 Apr 2021 17:12:00 +010001:36:19truefullTwo Brad For Politics 7 - Tents, Size Does MatterTwo Brad For Politics - Tents, Size Does MatterThe panel of regular citizens is back to talk only Canadian politics this episode. They touch on the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding carbon pricing, the fight everyone strategy of the Alberta Conservatives and the fight brewing within the federal Conservative party. Are they pitching too big a tent and where did those barnacles come from???

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>The panel of regular citizens is back to talk only Canadian politics this episode. They touch on the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding carbon pricing, the fight everyone strategy of the Alberta Conservatives and the fight brewing within the federal Conservative party. Are they pitching too big a tent and where did those barnacles come from???

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>c553dfbf-6c4e-42a5-a8e5-e7c14305bdd6Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:28:00 +010001:34:56truefullEpisode 66 - Leaky Labs, Lockdowns and Revived EbolaEpisode 66 - Leaky Labs, Lockdowns and Revived EbolaBrad, aka Flash, is here with some Friday afternoon thoughts on two overly politicized corona issues, the lab leak scenario and the harm from lockdowns. Spoiler alert, there is no definitive answer so get ready to sit on some fence. Stick around for some intriguing Ebola news at the end as well.

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]]>Brad, aka Flash, is here with some Friday afternoon thoughts on two overly politicized corona issues, the lab leak scenario and the harm from lockdowns. Spoiler alert, there is no definitive answer so get ready to sit on some fence. Stick around for some intriguing Ebola news at the end as well.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>e6c96f0b-f99a-4f45-846c-73756db70c85Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:08:00 +010055:18truefullTBFY In Conversation 19-Communicating from The Ivory Tower with Martin NielsenTBFY In Conversation 19-Communicating from The Ivory Tower with Martin NielsenIt was a pleasure to host veterinary parasitologist and friend of the show Martin Nielsen for a discussion on science communication from an academic perspective. Lessons learned, challenges, issues with pre-print publishing, restoring faith in expertise and much more. Follow Martin on Twitter, @MartinKNielsen and Youtube, Martin K Nielsen Equine Parasitology.

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]]>It was a pleasure to host veterinary parasitologist and friend of the show Martin Nielsen for a discussion on science communication from an academic perspective. Lessons learned, challenges, issues with pre-print publishing, restoring faith in expertise and much more. Follow Martin on Twitter, @MartinKNielsen and Youtube, Martin K Nielsen Equine Parasitology.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>9d446eba-4770-4347-b6ea-f1d9704581c9Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:31:00 +010001:33:40truefullEpisode 65-Corona Variants, Ebola and Crap Fueled RocketsEpisode 65-Corona Variants, Ebola and Crap Fueled RocketsBoth Brads are back in the saddle after a short hiatus to answer a listener question about the new coronavirus variants, discuss some interesting findings in Ebola survivors and speculate on what it might mean for long haul COVID cases. Plus, Brad introduces us to a new bio-fueled rocket company that aims to be the Uber of space flight.

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]]>Both Brads are back in the saddle after a short hiatus to answer a listener question about the new coronavirus variants, discuss some interesting findings in Ebola survivors and speculate on what it might mean for long haul COVID cases. Plus, Brad introduces us to a new bio-fueled rocket company that aims to be the Uber of space flight.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>1eeae13f-9c6f-47ed-8563-638d3b4722b9Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:20:00 +010059:43truefullTwo Brad For Politics 6 - SHAMBOLICTwo Brad For Politics 6 - SHAMBOLICThe regular, ordinary Two Brad For Politics panel assembled early in this New Year filled with....let's say Christmas cheer. The discussion ranged from shambolic styles of governance, focusing on our home province of Alberta, to whether the spend, spend, spend Federal Liberals in Canada will face and ultimately win a spring election. The guys also gave their picks for 2020's winners and losers as well as top Rudy Giuliani moments of the year.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>The regular, ordinary Two Brad For Politics panel assembled early in this New Year filled with....let's say Christmas cheer. The discussion ranged from shambolic styles of governance, focusing on our home province of Alberta, to whether the spend, spend, spend Federal Liberals in Canada will face and ultimately win a spring election. The guys also gave their picks for 2020's winners and losers as well as top Rudy Giuliani moments of the year.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

For full show notes and links to our sources head-over to: https://twobradforyou.wordpress.com/category/tbfy-blog/

]]>520c4263-ed5e-470e-896b-dc25c7335fdeWed, 06 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +010001:14:51truefullEpisode 64 - 2020 A Year of ScienceEpisode 64 - 2020 A Year of ScienceHappy New Year listeners and many thanks for your support for another year. In this New Year's episode Brad and Brad discuss how to view what was challenging year for all in a more positive light. For better or worse 2020 was dominated by science and some incredible breakthroughs were made out of necessity, but there is also a real opportunity to make some positive changes in our lives and in society.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

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]]>Happy New Year listeners and many thanks for your support for another year. In this New Year's episode Brad and Brad discuss how to view what was challenging year for all in a more positive light. For better or worse 2020 was dominated by science and some incredible breakthroughs were made out of necessity, but there is also a real opportunity to make some positive changes in our lives and in society.

As always please rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts and get in touch on Twitter or Instagram. You can also send us an email at twobradforyou@gmail.com or leave a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/twobradforyou, we will read and play what you send us on the show.

For full show notes and links to our sources head-over to: https://twobradforyou.wordpress.com/category/tbfy-blog/


]]>32f25df1-4491-4929-861a-63796bdabd43Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:16:00 +010001:04:54truefullEpisode 63 - Coronavirus mRNA Vaccines Real TalkEpisode 63 - Coronavirus mRNA Vaccines Real TalkBrad, aka Flash, is here to give you the real talk concerning coronavirus vaccines. What we know, what we don't and of course, how safe are they? He breaks down some of the concerns listeners and friends have expressed about how quickly these were developed and the new mRNA technology behind them.

Follow, subscribe, rate and comment wherever you get podcasts. You can also reach out to us on Twitter and Instagram @twobradforyou or send an email to twobradforyou@gmail.com.

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]]>Brad, aka Flash, is here to give you the real talk concerning coronavirus vaccines. What we know, what we don't and of course, how safe are they? He breaks down some of the concerns listeners and friends have expressed about how quickly these were developed and the new mRNA technology behind them.

Follow, subscribe, rate and comment wherever you get podcasts. You can also reach out to us on Twitter and Instagram @twobradforyou or send an email to twobradforyou@gmail.com.

For full show notes and links to our sources head-over to: https://twobradforyou.wordpress.com/category/tbfy-blog/

]]>4c072897-1624-493a-a4b1-7670e4e5346dTue, 15 Dec 2020 19:18:00 +010057:24truefullTBFY In Conversation 18 - The Science of Why with Jay IngramTBFY In Conversation 18 - The Science of Why with Jay IngramThe great Jay Ingram returns to the show to talk about his latest book The Science of Why 5 and for a discussion on science communication in a pandemic. Jay is a long-time science communicator, broadcaster, author and host of two iconic, Canadian science programs, Quirks and Quarks on CBC Radio and Daily Planet on Discovery Channel Canada. Now, aside from authoring books Jay does live shows, sometimes with a band, panel discussions, talks and evidently, guest spots on small time science podcasts.

]]>The great Jay Ingram returns to the show to talk about his latest book The Science of Why 5 and for a discussion on science communication in a pandemic. Jay is a long-time science communicator, broadcaster, author and host of two iconic, Canadian science programs, Quirks and Quarks on CBC Radio and Daily Planet on Discovery Channel Canada. Now, aside from authoring books Jay does live shows, sometimes with a band, panel discussions, talks and evidently, guest spots on small time science podcasts.

]]>9552f263-cd78-40c4-9bb4-2f9233aa5315Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:22:00 +010001:04:49truefullTBFY In Conversation 17 - Deep Glass Sponge Diving with Hamish TweedTBFY In Conversation 17 - Deep Glass Sponge Diving with Hamish TweedHamish Tweed, technical diving instructor and team lead for the Deep Glass Sponge Research Team (@deepglasssponge on Instagram/Facebook) joined to talk about their efforts to document the rare glass sponge reefs off the coast of British Colombia. Hamish was the subject of the documentary Moonless Oasis (check out episode 15 of TBFY In Conversation) and continued the conversation about these amazing creatures, the challenges and rewards of diving to visit them and the importance of protecting these habitats. Also, check out the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society (mlssbc.com) who are playing a big part in this work as well.

]]>Hamish Tweed, technical diving instructor and team lead for the Deep Glass Sponge Research Team (@deepglasssponge on Instagram/Facebook) joined to talk about their efforts to document the rare glass sponge reefs off the coast of British Colombia. Hamish was the subject of the documentary Moonless Oasis (check out episode 15 of TBFY In Conversation) and continued the conversation about these amazing creatures, the challenges and rewards of diving to visit them and the importance of protecting these habitats. Also, check out the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society (mlssbc.com) who are playing a big part in this work as well.

]]>fd095f92-0e29-4c08-b239-951306ff42b7Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:14:00 +010001:27:12truefullEpisode 62- A Teacher's View on Social Media and Youth Mental HealthEpisode 62- A Teacher's View on Social Media and Youth Mental HealthThis episode has a family connection as Brad's brother Darrell, a ten year vet of teaching, joins to talk about social media use in adolescents and mental health. Darrell provides an in classroom perspective of how kids are growing up with technology and the discussion covers many aspects of the research into youth mental health. Things like social media of course, but also the decline in play behavior and social interaction and the increase in pressure for kids to be perfect.

]]>This episode has a family connection as Brad's brother Darrell, a ten year vet of teaching, joins to talk about social media use in adolescents and mental health. Darrell provides an in classroom perspective of how kids are growing up with technology and the discussion covers many aspects of the research into youth mental health. Things like social media of course, but also the decline in play behavior and social interaction and the increase in pressure for kids to be perfect.

]]>d82bed25-5f94-47de-84f6-06e359d72588Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:43:00 +010001:25:49truefullTwo Brad For Politic 5 - Milking Trump for More ContentTwo Brad For Politic 5 - Milking Trump for More ContentThe full panel of regular, everyday normal Canadians assembled to milk the last bits of content from the Trump administration and engage in a lively conversation about the potential slow creep of populism, Trumpism and truth defying rhetoric into Canada. They also touched on how the new US administration might tackle the appalling coronavirus situation and struggle to maintain solidarity within the Democratic party.

]]>The full panel of regular, everyday normal Canadians assembled to milk the last bits of content from the Trump administration and engage in a lively conversation about the potential slow creep of populism, Trumpism and truth defying rhetoric into Canada. They also touched on how the new US administration might tackle the appalling coronavirus situation and struggle to maintain solidarity within the Democratic party.

]]>f8550917-5bda-4386-8c1f-27493c7acd33Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:30:00 +010001:30:10truefullTBFY In Conversation 16-Connecting The Dots with Noemi WeisTBFY In Conversation 16-Connecting The Dots with Noemi WeisNoemi Weis, an award-winning filmmaker joins us to talk about her latest documentary Connecting The Dots, a film about the global youth mental health crisis. It was a great chat and it's an important topic. Please check out their website connectingthedotsfilm.com to join the global screening and roundtable on Nov 19th or to host your own screening. You can also follow on Instagram and Facebook, @connectingthedotsfilm or with #RaiseYourHand

]]>Noemi Weis, an award-winning filmmaker joins us to talk about her latest documentary Connecting The Dots, a film about the global youth mental health crisis. It was a great chat and it's an important topic. Please check out their website connectingthedotsfilm.com to join the global screening and roundtable on Nov 19th or to host your own screening. You can also follow on Instagram and Facebook, @connectingthedotsfilm or with #RaiseYourHand

]]>26d1bdc9-9398-4e12-8716-1d47addd8e31Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:35:00 +010001:05:05truefullEpisode 61-We're Not Culling Humans...YetEpisode 61-We're Not Culling Humans...YetThe Brads reunite to talk about the new strain of corona found in Denmark and explain why that has the Danish government culling 17 million mink. They also discuss a proposal from one bioethicist arguing we should considered paying people to get vaccines. Finally, Brad provides a recap of the Nobel prize wins for physics, medicine and chemistry.

]]>The Brads reunite to talk about the new strain of corona found in Denmark and explain why that has the Danish government culling 17 million mink. They also discuss a proposal from one bioethicist arguing we should considered paying people to get vaccines. Finally, Brad provides a recap of the Nobel prize wins for physics, medicine and chemistry.

]]>7f871e2b-2c6a-415c-8161-758404c903c8Sat, 07 Nov 2020 15:56:00 +010001:13:25truefull6161TBFY In Conversation 15-Moonless Oasis with Nate Slaco and Bryce ZimmermanTBFY In Conversation 15-Moonless Oasis with Nate Slaco and Bryce ZimmermanFilmmakers Nate Slaco and Bryce Zimmerman join the show to talk about their new documentary Moonless Oasis. The film follows a group of citizen scientists as they attempt to document the habitat of the rare glass sponge. These sea creatures were once thought extinct but have been discovered off the West Coast of Canada. Nate and Bryce talk about the sponges, the dedication of the crew who at times put themselves in danger to do this work, and their thoughts on tackling scientific topics as filmmakers and not scientists. Check moonlessoasis.com to learn more about the film follow @moonlighoasis.

]]>Filmmakers Nate Slaco and Bryce Zimmerman join the show to talk about their new documentary Moonless Oasis. The film follows a group of citizen scientists as they attempt to document the habitat of the rare glass sponge. These sea creatures were once thought extinct but have been discovered off the West Coast of Canada. Nate and Bryce talk about the sponges, the dedication of the crew who at times put themselves in danger to do this work, and their thoughts on tackling scientific topics as filmmakers and not scientists. Check moonlessoasis.com to learn more about the film follow @moonlighoasis.

]]>c7898e4f-aa6b-4c84-b8e5-9faed1b963a3Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:22:00 +010059:23truefullTwo Brad For Politics 4-Spontaneous, Spooky, Pre-election PodcastTwo Brad For Politics 4-Spontaneous, Spooky, Pre-election PodcastThe panel of regular, ordinary dudes who like to talk politics reconvened for this spur of the moment discussion about the upcoming American election. Coleman and Steve lay out their pre-election thoughts and talk about polling, Supreme Court decisions and past precedents. As well as, how to deal with uncredible stories emanating from Rudy Giuliani’s trousers, social media and the reach of platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience? All with plenty of flatulence jokes. You’re welcome. 

]]>The panel of regular, ordinary dudes who like to talk politics reconvened for this spur of the moment discussion about the upcoming American election. Coleman and Steve lay out their pre-election thoughts and talk about polling, Supreme Court decisions and past precedents. As well as, how to deal with uncredible stories emanating from Rudy Giuliani’s trousers, social media and the reach of platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience? All with plenty of flatulence jokes. You’re welcome. 

]]>ca90deff-8045-4ff8-b2ca-d23fc5f68dbbSun, 01 Nov 2020 14:31:00 +010001:41:35truefullTBFY In Conversation 14-Anthropology in a Pandemic with Sarah BellTBFY In Conversation 14-Anthropology in a Pandemic with Sarah BellAn anthropologists view of an Ebola epidemic. Sarah Bell, PhD candidate at Oxford Brookes University joined to chat about her work researching how messaging around the consumption of "bush meat" affected people's behavior and perceptions of the epidemic. Her work is very relevant to the conspiracy theories and misinformation we are seeing with COVID and we touched on that and the Pan Verus Project Sarah started to help with conservation efforts in Sierra Leone. Check her out at @sarahsgonewild, sarahbell.org and panverus.org

]]>An anthropologists view of an Ebola epidemic. Sarah Bell, PhD candidate at Oxford Brookes University joined to chat about her work researching how messaging around the consumption of "bush meat" affected people's behavior and perceptions of the epidemic. Her work is very relevant to the conspiracy theories and misinformation we are seeing with COVID and we touched on that and the Pan Verus Project Sarah started to help with conservation efforts in Sierra Leone. Check her out at @sarahsgonewild, sarahbell.org and panverus.org

]]>97c273e1-4b65-4420-887e-a35358bf2ea2Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:06:00 +010001:25:13truefullTwo Brad For Politics 3-Scandal Alert! Trudeau is OldTwo Brad For Politics 3-Scandal Alert! Trudeau is OldThe panel of everyday, regular guys is back, minus one, to talk politics in Canada and of course the US. The summer in Canada that saw a WE scandal and a new Conservative party leader elected was covered. Plus, scandal alert! That new leader Erin O'Toole is younger than Justin Trudeau. And of course, we talked extensively about the, to put it politely, situation unfolding in world superpower and reigning world military champion, the United States of America.

]]>The panel of everyday, regular guys is back, minus one, to talk politics in Canada and of course the US. The summer in Canada that saw a WE scandal and a new Conservative party leader elected was covered. Plus, scandal alert! That new leader Erin O'Toole is younger than Justin Trudeau. And of course, we talked extensively about the, to put it politely, situation unfolding in world superpower and reigning world military champion, the United States of America.

]]>089dff1b-f515-44a2-98be-441b0e7630d0Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:47:00 +010001:33:59truefullEpisode 60-Corona Vaccines, Big Pharma and DIY'ersEpisode 60-Corona Vaccines, Big Pharma and DIY'ersFlash is here to update the race for the coronavirus vaccine and he has a few new tricks up his podcasting sleeve. The importance of completing Phase 3 trials is covered, we're looking at you Russia, and so is the new technology that the front-runners are employing; the adenovirus and mRNA vaccines. Brad explains how these work and what they mean for vaccine production going forward. He also touches on a disturbing report of DIY vaccine producers needing to be reminded that this is a bad idea.

]]>Flash is here to update the race for the coronavirus vaccine and he has a few new tricks up his podcasting sleeve. The importance of completing Phase 3 trials is covered, we're looking at you Russia, and so is the new technology that the front-runners are employing; the adenovirus and mRNA vaccines. Brad explains how these work and what they mean for vaccine production going forward. He also touches on a disturbing report of DIY vaccine producers needing to be reminded that this is a bad idea.

]]>98d98a15-72fb-40c7-a43e-eaa99ff43309Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:45:00 +010056:06truefull6060Episode 59-Emerging From the Internet ChrysalisEpisode 59-Emerging From the Internet ChrysalisThe cool west coast guys are back! Jared and Robby join to talk about everything cyborg. We cover the usual talk of robot limbs and tails, but also things like enhanced skin and attempts to hack into the biological communication networks of cells. 

]]>The cool west coast guys are back! Jared and Robby join to talk about everything cyborg. We cover the usual talk of robot limbs and tails, but also things like enhanced skin and attempts to hack into the biological communication networks of cells. 

]]>e3a5eb22-81e6-4dc0-9889-fb49870f2252Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +010001:17:26truefull5959The cool west coast guys are back! Jared and Robby join to talk about everything cyborg. We cover the usual talk of robot limbs and tails, but also things like enhanced skin and attempts to hack into the biological communication networks of cells.Episode 58-Update on Ebola, Malaria, Corona and StarshipsEpisode 58-Update on Ebola, Malaria, Corona and StarshipsAnother classic TBFY here as both Brads are present and talking about disease. This episode has a short Ebola update, news about a disturbing find in malaria populations, more research into the origins of SARS-2 and finally a chat about Space X's lesser known project. 

]]>Another classic TBFY here as both Brads are present and talking about disease. This episode has a short Ebola update, news about a disturbing find in malaria populations, more research into the origins of SARS-2 and finally a chat about Space X's lesser known project. 

]]>92f9a54b-6e05-43df-b88e-cff8979bf5cbWed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +010001:03:12truefull5858Episode 57-The COVID Kids Aren't AlrightEpisode 57-The COVID Kids Aren't AlrightWe are back from vacay with an update on COVID and COVID transmission via kids all in the context of schools opening. Flash goes over a large study about transmission from Korea and the thoughts on this work from two trusted experts in the field. 

]]>We are back from vacay with an update on COVID and COVID transmission via kids all in the context of schools opening. Flash goes over a large study about transmission from Korea and the thoughts on this work from two trusted experts in the field. 

]]>4cf93fea-140a-49ec-87c6-980e83e8541dThu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +010043:50truefull5757Episode 56-COVID Kids And The Vaccine RacesEpisode 56-COVID Kids And The Vaccine RacesFlash is again on his own doing the hard work of addressing listener concerns right before he takes off for a week of vacation. This episode breaks down the data regarding COVID-19 illness and transmission among kids in the context of re-opening schools. Spoiler, there is some positive signs. Also, a new segment is introduced. The vaccine races!! What is the status of coronavirus vaccines, who's in the race and who's in the lead?

]]>Flash is again on his own doing the hard work of addressing listener concerns right before he takes off for a week of vacation. This episode breaks down the data regarding COVID-19 illness and transmission among kids in the context of re-opening schools. Spoiler, there is some positive signs. Also, a new segment is introduced. The vaccine races!! What is the status of coronavirus vaccines, who's in the race and who's in the lead?

]]>06966461-1a5a-4712-b8ed-7ea48adaba4cFri, 17 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +010048:20truefull5656Flash is again on his own doing the hard work of addressing listener concerns right before he takes off for a week of vacation. This episode breaks down the data regarding COVID-19 illness and transmission among kids in the context of re-opening schools. Spoiler, there is some positive signs. Also, a new segment is introduced. The vaccine races!! What is the status of coronavirus vaccines, who's in the race and who's in the lead?Episode 55-Dubious Claims About Cellphone RadiationEpisode 55-Dubious Claims About Cellphone RadiationThis episode is a response to a listener question! That's right we're digging into the mailbag and answering a question regarding the science behind products claiming to protect you from harmful cellphone radiation. Spoiler, there is nothing to protect you from but to find out why and for tips on how to sniff out dubious claims listen on listener!

]]>This episode is a response to a listener question! That's right we're digging into the mailbag and answering a question regarding the science behind products claiming to protect you from harmful cellphone radiation. Spoiler, there is nothing to protect you from but to find out why and for tips on how to sniff out dubious claims listen on listener!

]]>2e6b72a8-ef33-41c5-9f45-a1f397ba2a3bWed, 08 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +010049:02truefull5555This episode is a response to a listener question! That's right we're digging into the mailbag and answering a question regarding the science behind products claiming to protect you from harmful cellphone radiation. Spoiler, there is nothing to protect you from but to find out why and for tips on how to sniff out dubious claims listen on listener!Episode 54-Dunking On The USAEpisode 54-Dunking On The USAGood friends of the show Jared in Vancouver and Coleman in Edmonton joined to talk about corona tracking apps and the re-launch of professional sport. While that was accomplished numerous dunks on the US also occurred. Largely, for their failures of leadership and failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which of course will impact the ability of North America to hold sporting events.

]]>Good friends of the show Jared in Vancouver and Coleman in Edmonton joined to talk about corona tracking apps and the re-launch of professional sport. While that was accomplished numerous dunks on the US also occurred. Largely, for their failures of leadership and failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which of course will impact the ability of North America to hold sporting events.

]]>7bb0e79c-d4da-42ad-8a4b-23419a930ad5Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +010001:23:10truefull5454Good friends of the show Jared in Vancouver and Coleman in Edmonton joined to talk about corona tracking apps and the re-launch of professional sport. While that was accomplished numerous dunks on the US also occurred. Largely, for their failures of leadership and failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which of course will impact the ability of North America to hold sporting events.Episode 53-Search For Truth, Diseases and AliensEpisode 53-Search For Truth, Diseases and AliensFlash is joined by one of his oldest friends, Matt Easton, to have a wide ranging and entertaining chat about how we find truth on the internet, coronavirus, prion disease, aliens, gain of function research and more. 

]]>Flash is joined by one of his oldest friends, Matt Easton, to have a wide ranging and entertaining chat about how we find truth on the internet, coronavirus, prion disease, aliens, gain of function research and more. 

]]>4368faf7-0c0f-4743-ba74-256e3b4e502dThu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +010001:31:41truefull5353Flash is joined by one of his oldest friends, Matt Easton, to have a wide ranging and entertaining chat about how we find truth on the internet, coronavirus, prion disease, aliens, gain of function research and more.Episode 52-A Dope Viral EpisodeEpisode 52-A Dope Viral EpisodeFlash and Brad are back and Brad struggles to use relevant slang right off the top. Familiar territory is quickly reached as news from the Ebola situation is covered, along with a summary/explanation of the types corona tests that you've heard about and will be hearing about for the next year, followed by some personal thoughts on the opening up situation in the UK and Germany.

]]>Flash and Brad are back and Brad struggles to use relevant slang right off the top. Familiar territory is quickly reached as news from the Ebola situation is covered, along with a summary/explanation of the types corona tests that you've heard about and will be hearing about for the next year, followed by some personal thoughts on the opening up situation in the UK and Germany.

]]>122ca97f-c5dd-4430-a2e9-6ef1a28dfcb7Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +010001:30:26truefull5252Flash and Brad are back and Brad struggles to use relevant slang right off the top. Familiar territory is quickly reached as news from the Ebola situation is covered, along with a summary/explanation of the types corona tests that you've heard about and will be hearing about for the next year, followed by some personal thoughts on the opening up situation in the UK and Germany.Episode 51-If You Could Give MDMA To One Animal..Episode 51-If You Could Give MDMA To One Animal..Friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson drops by to talk about researchers giving psychedelics to animals and he brought along his friend Owen Roche to join the discussion and share his experience taking part in an ayahuasca retreat in Peru. Owen gave us a thoughtful and open take on his reasons for taking part, the experience itself and how he found value in the trip (no pun intended).

]]>Friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson drops by to talk about researchers giving psychedelics to animals and he brought along his friend Owen Roche to join the discussion and share his experience taking part in an ayahuasca retreat in Peru. Owen gave us a thoughtful and open take on his reasons for taking part, the experience itself and how he found value in the trip (no pun intended).

]]>ec0c034f-fa19-42bf-8858-e4c0c049e743Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +010001:31:10truefull5151Friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson drops by to talk about researchers giving psychedelics to animals and he brought along his friend Owen Roche to join the discussion and share his experience taking part in an ayahuasca retreat in Peru. Owen gave us a thoughtful and open take on his reasons for taking part, the experience itself and how he found value in the trip (no pun intended).Two Brad For Politics 2-The Teflon Pan of AllegationsTwo Brad For Politics 2-The Teflon Pan of AllegationsWe are back with the panel of regular guys and their musings on politics. We start provincial with an assessment of the Alberta government and move on up from there, touching on the Canadian response to COVID unemployment, universal basic income, the circus of American politics and how "alternative media" sources play a role in all the noise.

]]>We are back with the panel of regular guys and their musings on politics. We start provincial with an assessment of the Alberta government and move on up from there, touching on the Canadian response to COVID unemployment, universal basic income, the circus of American politics and how "alternative media" sources play a role in all the noise.

]]>a0b6ff4d-4e14-4a4d-87a0-7b7cd484922fWed, 27 May 2020 12:00:00 +010001:52:08truefullWe are back with the panel of regular guys and their musings on politics. We start provincial with an assessment of the Alberta government and move on up from there, touching on the Canadian response to COVID unemployment, universal basic income, the circus of American politics and how "alternative media" sources play a role in all the noise.Episode 50-Who'd Of Thought We'd Make It This Far?Episode 50-Who'd Of Thought We'd Make It This Far?Thank you all for listening and for helping us get to 50!!! To mark the occasion we answered your questions both personal and scientific, which gave us a chance to look back on how and why we started the podcast and to peer into the future of both the show and the state of humans on this planet. 

]]>Thank you all for listening and for helping us get to 50!!! To mark the occasion we answered your questions both personal and scientific, which gave us a chance to look back on how and why we started the podcast and to peer into the future of both the show and the state of humans on this planet. 

]]>fc7aae86-bdb3-46cc-a0d8-9a9c1c69679aMon, 25 May 2020 12:00:00 +010001:14:59truefull5050Thank you all for listening and for helping us get to 50!!! To mark the occasion we answered your questions both personal and scientific, which gave us a chance to look back on how and why we started the podcast and to peer into the future of both the show and the state of humans on this planet.TBFY In Conversation 13-Meat The Future with Liz MarshallTBFY In Conversation 13-Meat The Future with Liz MarshallAward winning Canadian documentary film maker Liz Marshall joins to discuss her new film Meat The Future. The film follows cellular based meat pioneer Uma Valeti and the creation of his company Memphis Meats. Go to meatthefuturefilm.com to learn more and follow the film on Facebook and Instagram @meathefuturefilm and on Twitter @MTFFilm.

]]>Award winning Canadian documentary film maker Liz Marshall joins to discuss her new film Meat The Future. The film follows cellular based meat pioneer Uma Valeti and the creation of his company Memphis Meats. Go to meatthefuturefilm.com to learn more and follow the film on Facebook and Instagram @meathefuturefilm and on Twitter @MTFFilm.

]]>05c6686d-5d0d-4ac6-8d8f-5f4b217ed809Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +010045:35truefullAward winning Canadian documentary film maker Liz Marshall joins to discuss her new film Meat The Future. The film follows cellular based meat pioneer Uma Valeti and the creation of his company Memphis Meats. Go to meatthefuturefilm.com to learn more and follow the film on Facebook and Instagram @meathefuturefilm and on Twitter @MTFFilm.Episode 49-Did 5G Emerge From A Wet Market?Episode 49-Did 5G Emerge From A Wet Market?Flash is joined by friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson to breakdown the hard science showing that SARS 2 most likely didn't come from a lab and the history and current state of injecting, not disinfectant no.... but young blood to prevent aging.

]]>Flash is joined by friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson to breakdown the hard science showing that SARS 2 most likely didn't come from a lab and the history and current state of injecting, not disinfectant no.... but young blood to prevent aging.

]]>6cae1c51-f744-495d-b146-9e4b82bdddc7Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +010001:34:18truefull4949Flash is joined by friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson to breakdown the hard science showing that SARS 2 most likely didn't come from a lab and the history and current state of injecting, not disinfectant no.... but young blood to prevent aging.Episode 48-We've Been Distancing For YearsEpisode 48-We've Been Distancing For YearsBoth Brads are back for this one and we take a break from corona and get back to our usual format, random, cool science stories. Today we have wart cream that helps prevent mosquito disease, modelling traffic jams, new memory pathways in your brain, dog noses and miracle hangover drugs. 

]]>Both Brads are back for this one and we take a break from corona and get back to our usual format, random, cool science stories. Today we have wart cream that helps prevent mosquito disease, modelling traffic jams, new memory pathways in your brain, dog noses and miracle hangover drugs. 

]]>e247f71c-09b2-43b1-acd1-1d1881109d0bMon, 20 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +010001:31:09truefull4848Both Brads are back for this one and we take a break from corona and get back to our usual format, random, cool science stories. Today we have wart cream that helps prevent mosquito disease, modelling traffic jams, new memory pathways in your brain, dog noses and miracle hangover drugs.Episode 47-Steer Into The Madness with Coleman WilkinsonEpisode 47-Steer Into The Madness with Coleman WilkinsonSocial distancing expert and friend of the show Coleman Wilkinson, aka. @lionelsteel, took some time to go over the basics of isolation. What it does to the human body and what we can do to overcome it. Two big takeaways if there's words, read them and steer into madness. 

]]>Social distancing expert and friend of the show Coleman Wilkinson, aka. @lionelsteel, took some time to go over the basics of isolation. What it does to the human body and what we can do to overcome it. Two big takeaways if there's words, read them and steer into madness. 

]]>1193e927-9194-40bf-9b45-ce3af6cac28fWed, 15 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +010001:39:08truefull4747Social distancing expert and friend of the show Coleman Wilkinson, aka. @lionelsteel, took some time to go over the basics of isolation. What it does to the human body and what we can do to overcome it. Two big takeaways if there's words, read them and steer into madness.Episode 46-The Disaster We Deserve with Josh PollardEpisode 46-The Disaster We Deserve with Josh PollardGood friend of the show and self-described pessimist/worrier Josh Pollard joined for this episode and we talked corona, of course, but after some epidemiology chat at the start we delve into the economics and politics side of things. What does a post-corona world look like and what cracks in our systems are showing due to the pandemic? Enjoy! 

]]>Good friend of the show and self-described pessimist/worrier Josh Pollard joined for this episode and we talked corona, of course, but after some epidemiology chat at the start we delve into the economics and politics side of things. What does a post-corona world look like and what cracks in our systems are showing due to the pandemic? Enjoy! 

]]>7cc429f0-7c1d-4de8-be16-1c0a676a7784Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +010001:54:07truefull4646Good friend of the show and self-described pessimist/worrier Josh Pollard joined for this episode and we talked corona, of course, but after some epidemiology chat at the start we delve into the economics and politics side of things. What does a post-corona world look like and what cracks in our systems are showing due to the pandemic? Enjoy!Episode 45-Prepping For Quarantine with The Housecoat BoysEpisode 45-Prepping For Quarantine with The Housecoat BoysAfter a short more serious intro addressing the new developments that sees many of us facing unprecedented changes to society, we welcome back Jared and Robby on the West Coast aka. The Housecoat Boys. We talk about the wild week, how weird it is, debunk some BS cures, why the world is buying up TP and give our quarantine Netflix picks.

]]>After a short more serious intro addressing the new developments that sees many of us facing unprecedented changes to society, we welcome back Jared and Robby on the West Coast aka. The Housecoat Boys. We talk about the wild week, how weird it is, debunk some BS cures, why the world is buying up TP and give our quarantine Netflix picks.

]]>386a1474-ce77-4b0d-9244-5658e8da79b5Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +010001:23:27truefull4545After a short more serious intro addressing the new developments that sees many of us facing unprecedented changes to society, we welcome back Jared and Robby on the West Coast aka. The Housecoat Boys. We talk about the wild week, how weird it is, debunk some BS cures, why the world is buying up TP and give our quarantine Netflix picks.Episode 44-Corona, Malaria Mishaps, Mad Mike, New MatterEpisode 44-Corona, Malaria Mishaps, Mad Mike, New MatterRecorded at the end of February, the lads discuss the latest corona news and what we might expect moving forward. Then a story about some controversy regarding a new malaria vaccine trial. They also touch on and disagree on the significance of the loss of Mad Mike Hughes and then get weird with two stories about quantum entanglement and new forms of matter.

]]>Recorded at the end of February, the lads discuss the latest corona news and what we might expect moving forward. Then a story about some controversy regarding a new malaria vaccine trial. They also touch on and disagree on the significance of the loss of Mad Mike Hughes and then get weird with two stories about quantum entanglement and new forms of matter.

]]>05c82ece-f700-4730-a997-9447f121509aWed, 04 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +010001:12:02truefull4444Recorded at the end of February, the lads discuss the latest corona news and what we might expect moving forward. Then a story about some controversy regarding a new malaria vaccine trial. They also touch on and disagree on the significance of the loss of Mad Mike Hughes and then get weird with two stories about quantum entanglement and new forms of matter.TBFY In Conversation 12-Parasites and Immunity with Constance FinneyTBFY In Conversation 12-Parasites and Immunity with Constance FinneyConstance Finney is an infectious disease immunologist who studies how the body handles multiple types of infections at once. We chatted parasites, the immune system, what it is like to have a tapeworm, what it is like to be a woman in STEM and much more!

Featuring music by The Freak Motif

]]>Constance Finney is an infectious disease immunologist who studies how the body handles multiple types of infections at once. We chatted parasites, the immune system, what it is like to have a tapeworm, what it is like to be a woman in STEM and much more!

Featuring music by The Freak Motif

]]>edeed561-435f-468c-a679-2ad7833c0734Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +010001:29:54truefullConstance Finney is an infectious disease immunologist who studies how the body handles multiple types of infections at once. We chatted parasites, the immune system, what it is like to have a tapeworm, what it is like to be a woman in STEM and much more! Featuring music by The Freak MotifEpisode 43-Conspiracy Theories!!Episode 43-Conspiracy Theories!!To tackle conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus all the way to Q Anon and lizard people we're joined by good friends in Vancouver, Robby Scheurs aka. Rob Micheals, and resident weird Internet stuff guru, Jared Cuthbertson.

]]>To tackle conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus all the way to Q Anon and lizard people we're joined by good friends in Vancouver, Robby Scheurs aka. Rob Micheals, and resident weird Internet stuff guru, Jared Cuthbertson.

]]>79b41afd-39f7-4e0b-8750-5d12c13adaa6Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +010001:20:45truefull4343To tackle conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus all the way to Q Anon and lizard people we're joined by good friends in Vancouver, Robby Scheurs aka. Rob Micheals, and resident weird Internet stuff guru, Jared Cuthbertson.TBFY Does Canadian Politics-Cuts, Corruption, Coronations and CalamityTBFY Does Canadian Politics-Cuts, Corruption, Coronations and CalamityThe first official TBFY on Canadian politics. A politics chat by everyday folks for everyday folks. We chat Alberta, the Federal Conservative leadership race, the ongoing protests and a bit on the US primary.

]]>The first official TBFY on Canadian politics. A politics chat by everyday folks for everyday folks. We chat Alberta, the Federal Conservative leadership race, the ongoing protests and a bit on the US primary.

]]>b233eb80-c8bd-41f2-b3b0-5aec934f4ad4Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +010001:50:24truefullThe first official TBFY on Canadian politics. A politics chat by everyday folks for everyday folks. We chat Alberta, the Federal Conservative leadership race, the ongoing protests and a bit on the US primary.Episode 42-Viral Update CoronavirusEpisode 42-Viral Update CoronavirusYou probably saw this coming so here it is, Flash gives some background and his thoughts on the Coronavirus outbreak. Check out the show notes on the website for sources and great Twitter accounts to follow to stay up to date.

]]>You probably saw this coming so here it is, Flash gives some background and his thoughts on the Coronavirus outbreak. Check out the show notes on the website for sources and great Twitter accounts to follow to stay up to date.

]]>42e32866-c19f-45b2-9749-7f87d402c341Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +010034:09truefull4242You probably saw this coming so here it is, Flash gives some background and his thoughts on the Coronavirus outbreak. Check out the show notes on the website for sources and great Twitter accounts to follow to stay up to date.TBFY In Conversation 11-Science and Art with Lucy Rupert and Matt RussoTBFY In Conversation 11-Science and Art with Lucy Rupert and Matt RussoThis episode I was joined by Lucy the founder of Blue Ceiling Dance in Toronto to discuss her science inspired dance shows and Matt who lectures in astrophysics and does science-art-music outreach. They spoke about the intersections of science and art, their motivations and their latest projects, specifically the Blue Ceiling show they collaborated on titled 8 minutes and 17 seconds. Follow them on both on social media at @lucybluedance and @astromattrusso or visit www.astromattrusso.com, www.system-sounds.com and www.blueceilingdance.com.

Featuring music by The Freak Motif

]]>This episode I was joined by Lucy the founder of Blue Ceiling Dance in Toronto to discuss her science inspired dance shows and Matt who lectures in astrophysics and does science-art-music outreach. They spoke about the intersections of science and art, their motivations and their latest projects, specifically the Blue Ceiling show they collaborated on titled 8 minutes and 17 seconds. Follow them on both on social media at @lucybluedance and @astromattrusso or visit www.astromattrusso.com, www.system-sounds.com and www.blueceilingdance.com.

Featuring music by The Freak Motif

]]>10127c64-0662-4509-baff-164208f14134Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +010001:01:34truefullThis episode I was joined by Lucy the founder of Blue Ceiling Dance in Toronto to discuss her science inspired dance shows and Matt who lectures in astrophysics and does science-art-music outreach. They spoke about the intersections of science and art, their motivations and their latest projects, specifically the Blue Ceiling show they collaborated on titled 8 minutes and 17 seconds. Follow them on both on social media at @lucybluedance and @astromattrusso or visit www.astromattrusso.com, www.system-sounds.com and www.blueceilingdance.com. Featuring music by The Freak MotifEpisode 41-2020 The Year Measles Comes BackEpisode 41-2020 The Year Measles Comes BackNew year, same Brads. Flash and Brad go over their favourite topics from last year and look ahead to 2020. With appearances by Ebola and other vaccine preventable diseases, climate change, gene-editing and head transplants.

]]>New year, same Brads. Flash and Brad go over their favourite topics from last year and look ahead to 2020. With appearances by Ebola and other vaccine preventable diseases, climate change, gene-editing and head transplants.

]]>d5dfd4b3-4b5a-4ca0-96a3-fbfbae7442e4Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +010001:06:42truefull4141New year, same Brads. Flash and Brad go over their favourite topics from last year and look ahead to 2020. With appearances by Ebola and other vaccine preventable diseases, climate change, gene-editing and head transplants.TBFY In Conversation 10-Behaviour,Therapy and Mental HealthTBFY In Conversation 10-Behaviour,Therapy and Mental Health54926b49-d6fc-420a-9a31-db72f8169821Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +010001:24:52truefullAnother lovely conversation piece for you with friends and researchers from the here in Marburg. We had psychologists, therapist, behaviour researchers and more in the room and with holiday drinks in hand we dove into behaviour research therapy and issues surrounding mental health research, stigma and society. Featuring music by The Freak MotifEpisode 40-Sorry For The Language MomEpisode 40-Sorry For The Language Mom22a3ffe5-5185-4496-b9e9-2ad2fa877a8aMon, 25 Nov 2019 13:00:00 +010001:09:43truefullWarning! Mixed in with the science of Ebola, measles and malaria are some choice words for anti-vaxxers and off-colour jokes by Brad while Flash was out of the room. The science is still tight though as we discuss the Ebola vaccine, measles' sinister trick for erasing immune memory, soups with anti-malarial activity and finally, a look at how humans respond to robot trash talk. Hint, not well.Episode 39-Canadian Federal Election Recap SpecialEpisode 39-Canadian Federal Election Recap Special6460f1f5-da97-4697-872a-974655d6c7f6Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +010001:14:35truefullWe have a special episode eh? Flash is joined by two intelligent, funny, insightful friends from Canada to discuss the recent Canadian federal election. Plenty to like even if you are outside of Canada though, and there is small primer at the beginning to get you ready.Episode 38-Two Brads With Mics Staring At Each OtherEpisode 38-Two Brads With Mics Staring At Each Other1f0524e1-b6c5-401b-b643-47fc9581f146Fri, 01 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +010001:13:46truefullAfter a long summer apart, the Brads reunite to tackle the latest on the Ebola outbreak and the potential licensing of the world's first Ebola vaccine. They muddle through some dark energy talk and round out the episode with some stories about the hard-earned research breakthroughs that saw rats learn to play hide and seek and drive little cars.Episode 37-Psychedelic Science with the MIND FoundationEpisode 37-Psychedelic Science with the MIND Foundation1c810408-30a8-4cae-8eaf-025e6eeca82dThu, 26 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +010001:01:51truefullThere is a psychedelic renaissance in full swing and Brad travelled to the Insight 2019 conference in Berlin to investigate. Put on by the MIND foundation, a non-profit research group, the meeting explored the science and practice of psychedelic states. Through discussions with researchers at the conference Brad explores the factors behind this renaissance and what these substances mean for therapy, research and society and what they can teach us about the mind and ourselves.TBFY In Conversation 9-Brian HerrinTBFY In Conversation 9-Brian Herrinaa928bb4-1a7e-498c-a298-4739450fc6c5Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +010001:45:25truefullFriend of the show Dr. Brian Herrin is here to talk about ticks and the disease they transmit to people. We discuss lyme disease, meat allergies from ticks and also hear Brian's take on dealing with folks with delusional parasitosis, talking to people about health and diseases in general and teaching. Great chat, we guarantee you'll learn something cool about tick spit too. Featuring music by The Freak MotifTBFY In Conversation 8-Simon LandryTBFY In Conversation 8-Simon Landrya72443f5-4aca-426f-9ac3-fd43797d3faaMon, 09 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +010001:40:26truefullSimon Landry is a PhD in Psychology where he studied perception, he is an Acadian from New Brunswick, he is a passionate science communicator and all around good guy. We had a great chat about perception, the brain, the process of science, the failings of the current model of doing science and science communication. It was a pleasure to have him on the show, check out his website drsimonlandry.com and enjoy this episode. Featuring music by The Freak MotifTBFY In Conversation 7-IDEaS Program Director Chris BrosinskyTBFY In Conversation 7-IDEaS Program Director Chris Brosinsky88bccb5b-212a-4e5e-bcb2-dfdc243a6c76Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +010001:04:35truefullIn this conversation we learn about the Canadian Department of National Defence's IDEaS program, a way for you to share your innovation with the department and help them solve some of the many challenges they are facing. They have set up competitions, networks and funding opportunities and they want to hear from you. Check out the www.canada.ca/defence-ideas to find out more. Featuring music by The Freak MotifEpisode 36- Mind Melds and Goat Feelings Feat. Theresa KiskoEpisode 36- Mind Melds and Goat Feelings Feat. Theresa Kisko7cd2e100-a222-41fc-ac63-3106b9d2f02fThu, 25 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +010001:23:12truefullThe lovely and talented Theresa Kisko (the wife of Flash) joins for this episode to talk about new evidence that brain activity synchronizes during social interactions plus some work on goat emotions. Theresa has a PhD in behavioural neuroscience and brings some much needed credibility to the show. We have interesting talk about these stories and social behaviour and emotions in general.Episode 35- A Leap Toward RespectabilityEpisode 35- A Leap Toward Respectability6cd5dff7-d044-42eb-ba0a-ceb9ed4dc51dThu, 13 Jun 2019 14:00:00 +010050:19truefullGreat news!! We have an advertiser, featherposter.com. Listen up for all the details plus an Ebola update and some brain stories. One about worms on the brain and another happier tale of brains rewiring themselves after surgery. Also, we talk about a heart patch to cure a broken heart.Episode 34-The Sports Episode Feat. Robby SchreursEpisode 34-The Sports Episode Feat. Robby Schreursd12ad01b-ebb7-4359-9dc3-7f00d558690cMon, 03 Jun 2019 19:00:00 +010001:17:21truefullThis episode is a special themed edition of the show and it features a guest Brad, Flash's good friend Robby Schreurs. The two got together to break down some science-ish sports topics such as did we evolve to love sport, how will the knowledge surrounding concussions change the violent sports we love? Also, what are the yips and can you cure them?Episode 33-One Disaster To AnotherEpisode 33-One Disaster To AnotherWe have multiple disaster stories this episode including Brexit, Ebola and earthquakes. Plus some not so disastrous ones too like DNA version 2.0, an explanation of altitude's effects on the body and how "mild electrical stimulation" helps the brain.

]]>We have multiple disaster stories this episode including Brexit, Ebola and earthquakes. Plus some not so disastrous ones too like DNA version 2.0, an explanation of altitude's effects on the body and how "mild electrical stimulation" helps the brain.

]]>cf9ffaf9-a9e2-428d-9e1b-e28544e0a36fFri, 12 Apr 2019 14:30:00 +010001:23:53truefullWe have multiple disaster stories this episode including Brexit, Ebola and earthquakes. Plus some not so disastrous ones too like DNA version 2.0, an explanation of altitude's effects on the body and how "mild electrical stimulation" helps the brain.TBFY In Conversation 6-Dr.Florence KlebergTBFY In Conversation 6-Dr.Florence Kleberg26cb4596-9048-4904-8f49-dbc3a66054acTue, 05 Mar 2019 12:20:00 +010001:28:56truefullThis episode we get heavy into brain stuff. Dr.Kleberg is a computational neuroscientist making models of the brain and neural circuits. We get into memory, AI and epilepsy among other topics. Super great chat and many thanks to Florence. Featuring music by The Freak MotifEpisode 32- Extremely Polished ProductionEpisode 32- Extremely Polished Production7807b6de-f4d5-4a91-bfb5-c8ee8a9fc86fTue, 22 Jan 2019 15:00:00 +010001:19:01truefullThis show just comes naturally to us! And so does Ebola, officially by way of bats. We also take on our next most talked about topic, diabetes. Plus we discuss some more research from China that walks the ethical line.Episode 31- It's Not Too Late For A Look Back At 2018Episode 31- It's Not Too Late For A Look Back At 2018b045fb92-4509-4357-bd3f-54efe22b7642Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +010001:07:56truefullHappy New Year Brad fans! We take short look back at our favourites from the year past and dive a bit deeper into a couple broader stories from the year past. That is to say Flash rants about his top two stories of 2018.Episode 30-The Uterus EpisodeEpisode 30-The Uterus Episode05d17e47-b862-4201-8d82-a0c532451b57Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +010001:04:38truefullHappy Holidays from the Brads!! This episode they dive into the usual virus topics, Ebola and HIV, and then turn towards a heavy focus on the uterus followed by some limb regrowth and glitter bomb stories. Oh and an extra dose of holiday silliness is sprinkled throughout. Enjoy!!TBFY In Conversation 5-Dr.Sascha VogelTBFY In Conversation 5-Dr.Sascha Vogel048ecfb2-fdcf-4692-b082-2edff7766412Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +010001:22:53truefullThis episode we head to Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Institute of Advance Studies to speak with Dr. Sascha Vogel. Sascha schools Brad on physics, highlights some of the research at the Institute and talks about public trust in science and science communication. Featuring music by The Freak MotifTBFY In Conversation 4-Gene Editing RoundtableTBFY In Conversation 4-Gene Editing Roundtable4a984825-9feb-438c-9fd6-d8a69495ca5eWed, 05 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +010001:08:51truefullIn this episode we have multiple friends from Marburg and area in house to discuss the big gene editing in babies news! Crazy story and we talk mainly on the ethics of this news but check out the website twobradforyou.wordpress.com for some links to articles that will give you some background. Featuring music by The Freak MotifTBFY In Conversation 3-Richard HollinghamTBFY In Conversation 3-Richard Hollingham7c29a69d-f7a5-4794-acf9-5709c89d7d94Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +010041:12truefull Welcome to the 3rd installment of the TBFY In Conversation series. This episode we welcome Richard Hollingham from Boffin Media, a freelance media company. Richard and the Boffin Media team cover all things space and we had a great chat, albeit way to short. We chat the commercial aspects of space, the role of billionares in space exploration and much more. Enjoy!! Featuring The Business by The Freak MotifEpisode 29-Speculating With ConfidenceEpisode 29-Speculating With Confidence5dc29f6d-e2fa-48a9-8800-b156d4be25cfTue, 30 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +010047:34truefullThe Brads were finally in the same room to record as Brad aka Flash travelled to the UK for this episode. It was shorter than normal due to the Brads having attended numerous beer drinking events and Flash needing to catch a flight. Topics include: Ebola updates and specifically why the WHO has not yet declared an emergency, sketchy science on biomarkers for sexual orientation and autism, plus new Gates Foundation funded condom research.TBFY In Conversation 2-Dr. John GilleardTBFY In Conversation 2-Dr. John Gilleard2149fae1-5073-4676-85f6-3b641b35177cWed, 24 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +010001:28:13truefullThe second installment in the TBFY In Conversation series features Dr. John Gilleard. John was the co-supervisor of Brad (aka Flash) PhD thesis, he is a veterinarian, professor and researcher of parasitology. John gives some reluctant career advice, a refreshing take on Twitter from an academics standpoint, why he engages in scientific outreach, the value of grad students and a bit about his research and why animal health, environmental health and human health are all connected; the so called One Health approach. Featuring Hot Plate and The Heist pt.II from The Freak MotifEpisode 28-Shame Is A Powerful MotivatorEpisode 28-Shame Is A Powerful Motivator427d78dd-821c-439c-91a4-ca33d92f57f5Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:00:00 +010001:13:37truefullThe Brads return from a summer hiatus and bring you some meaty stories on the flu, an Ebola update, the history of the Nobel prize, the newest danger of space travel and the facts behind selfie deaths.TBFY In Conversation 1-Jay IngramTBFY In Conversation 1-Jay Ingram6eceb451-4649-4a29-9506-53716bda0cb8Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +010001:13:34truefullThe very first TBFY In Conversation featuring Jay Ingram, a science journalist and broadcaster who has done TV, radio, written books, live shows and on and on. Jay and Brad (aka Flash) discuss communicating science in these weird political times, the Beakerhead science fesitival, Alzheimer's and aging, and Bigfoot. Featuring music from Freak Motif's new release Hot Plate.Two Brad For You-Announcements!!!Two Brad For You-Announcements!!!1c0b48d8-7766-4212-8acc-a9f66950b010Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +010014:28truefullAlright, alright we are finally back and Brad aka Flash is here to give you a quick update. Get ready for new episodes and new types of episodes and Flash breaks down the philosophy behind the show and the new content. Plus get a first glimpse of the new Freak Motif album!!Episode 27- Snail Philosophers Episode 27- Snail Philosophers 174b43c4-fa6b-4f42-a1ec-3b9769c2b484Tue, 22 May 2018 21:30:00 +010001:00:56truefullOMG!! They're back again and so is Ebola. The Brads bring back the Ebola update and then venture to the intersection of history, science and culture as they discuss some recent and not so recent examples of good science produced by bad people. They also discuss the recent story about memory transfer in snails, a nice little story about mapping cancer genes, finally a cure for the common cold and out of a very Brad rant comes the birth of a new segment!Episode 26- It's Like Buses!!Episode 26- It's Like Buses!!7ef9f3d8-a148-40e3-b206-6f849508dc00Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:33:00 +010001:06:16truefullAfter apologising for their absence the Brads jump into the apology/correction for Mad Mike Hughes and his homemade rocket followed by some brief comments on the passing of Dr.Hawking. The meat of the show however breaks down a motor neuron disease breakthrough, the relationship between gut bacteria and mood and finally an actual study about "gaydar"Episode 25-We Survived to 25Episode 25-We Survived to 252bd7965c-75fe-4f9b-a009-d72c568da225Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:33:00 +010001:11:13truefullWell, to all the haters, here they are at episode 25. It hasn't been easy though and a Brad was almost lost along the way. He pulled through to be here though, along with co-host Brad, to bring you updates on a new cancer vaccine, the treacherous amino acid, found in asparagus, that aids cancer spread and to discuss how too much sibling bullying can lead to psychotic disorders. Or, was it not enough bullying, that leads to psychotic disorders? Listen and find out.Episode 24-Rambling Into MicrophonesEpisode 24-Rambling Into Microphonesf2acd851-9ce7-4f6c-bc96-e3e9649eeea4Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:33:00 +010001:22:05truefullSo many deep, deep, discussions in this episode, and not so deep ones as well. Should we allow the military to be driving the neuroscience field? How does wealth influence our dating preferences? Have no fear though, the Brads are skeptical of those results. Plus, genetic pain killers, weed, weed, weed and the pending maple syrup shortage!!! Episode 23-2018! The Year of ExcusesEpisode 23-2018! The Year of Excusescc49e7bd-d127-4c11-b90c-c154fce1e3b1Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:33:00 +010001:26:41truefullLet the Brads welcome you back to the first show of 2018 with...excuses, not very good ones either, for their prolonged absence. With that out of the way they recap the predictions made last year and find out they did surprisingly well. Plus, they run down some of the topics they are excited to cover in the upcoming year. Episode 22-No Segue UnnoticedEpisode 22-No Segue Unnoticedbcb91d25-77d1-41a2-8a10-706e03805e97Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:00:00 +010001:20:47truefullYou are sure to remember this episode for its smooth transitions and the fact the Brads discuss many memorable topics. Topics like, scientific evidence of man flu, what your tanning practices say about you, ground breaking Huntington's treatment and the physical basis of memory. Scientology eat your heart real science has found the engram!! Episode 21-How To Be More Likeable and Reduce The Stress From Killer A.I.Episode 21-How To Be More Likeable and Reduce The Stress From Killer A.I.f9e3f051-11fd-4988-8acd-336879c08a62Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:46:00 +010001:17:02truefullThe Brad's are here to share with you the secrets to being likable, reducing stress, testing if the world is flat and hacking evolution. Oh, there is also some talk about the race for military strength A.I but don't fret, the Brad's have your back and are here guide you through this brave new world. Episode 20-Freaky ScienceEpisode 20-Freaky Science73e74d69-4412-402a-bf4e-b3718d90f7a4Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:20:00 +010001:17:32truefull Cozy up to the speakers and join the Brads for this episode were you will hear all aboot the plans Canadian cannabis companies have to adopt blockchain technology to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Plus, a breath test for malaria, the latest in mind controlling fungus and human gene editing and the strange new world of growing brain blobs in labs. Episode 19-A Single BradEpisode 19-A Single Brad9bbfdfed-81c1-40a4-824e-f4762760bee9Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:51:00 +010044:55truefull After a long hiatus due to weddings and travel at least one Brad is back!! Today, Brad brings you three fascinating stories about a cure for diabetes, the top 10 most unnecessary medical procedures and drones that sample whale snot. Episode 18-The New WayEpisode 18-The New Waya01c2045-5286-492b-8bdc-7cc1b60a63ecFri, 18 Aug 2017 16:48:00 +010048:14truefull Welcome to the new way of doing things. Some big announcements to start off, then some rapid fire content. Cures for diabetes and Parkinsons and what they have in common. Don't order your designer baby just yet but do get excited about lasers making super hot plasma and send us your laser pics!! Episode 17-Minds BlownEpisode 17-Minds Blownbe27ef5f-c86c-4d93-975c-b31e3eb4fee1Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:37:00 +010001:19:56truefull A jam packed episode so make sure you listen to the end. At least get past the UK election talk at the beginning, it cheers up after that. Good news from the latest Ebola update, a story for dog lovers and some serious psychedelic research. Top it all off with some head transplant talk and the Brads have delivered the recipe for a blown mind. Episode 16-Lessons In ProfessionalismEpisode 16-Lessons In Professionalismf9f337ff-9557-49a2-a691-d429f47b1af5Thu, 25 May 2017 13:13:00 +010001:00:22truefull The Brads are back to provide a new Ebola update and describe some aquatic research McGuiver can be truly proud of. They also breakdown how bitcoin technology will interact with your own genome and tackle the always sticky issue of male contraceptives. Plus, gems of wisdom on professional are dropped throughout along with the big unveiling of our new mascot @tabbybruce!! Episode 15-Marching for Biometric ID, Smartphone Organs and Murky PhysicsEpisode 15-Marching for Biometric ID, Smartphone Organs and Murky Physics1ecbcd44-2d8b-4ff7-af17-745294ef4dc6Tue, 09 May 2017 15:14:00 +010001:21:16truefull The murky intersection of science and politics is crossed in this episode, accompanied by an even murkier explanation of complex quantum physics. The Brads discuss the recent Marches for Science held around the world and Brad reveals which country is moving towards using facial recognition for all immigration purposes. Have you ever wondered, is there an app to cure diabetes? You'll find out here. Plus the always fun "two dummies trying to understand physics" segment has the Brads questioning there intelligence and checking their egos. Episode 14-Back From HiatusEpisode 14-Back From Hiatus151736db-387b-410b-b133-6611556bff53Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:06:00 +010001:09:02truefull The Brads return from a break with lots to talk about. The cure for aging, a drug dealing fish? Or is this all just fake...blood? Plus, new hope for a malaria vaccine and the oncoming onslaught of robo-tractors. A very special thanks in this episode as well to good friend Sebastian Abboud for our brand new logo!! Thanks Seb. Follow him on the Twitter or Instagram @s_abboud to check out all his great work. Episode 13-Groundhogs DayEpisode 13-Groundhogs Day0046d0b6-1bc5-4d0a-ad26-1899ed578b38Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:56:00 +010001:01:07truefull Recorded on Groundhogs day but this is definitely not anything you've heard before. Brad drops some spectacular animal headlines in this episode while Brad gives you the latest Ebola update. Prepare for some uplifting news too as researchers find new ways to allow paralyzed and locked in patients to communicate. Plus, a vaccine for fake news??? Let the Brads bring you an early spring and some sunshine with lucky episode 13. Episode 12-PredictionsEpisode 12-Predictions7048d801-5828-4284-8031-22e5b5a81b1bMon, 16 Jan 2017 14:41:00 +010000:08truefull The Brads are here with their and your 2017 predictions. What else is there to say. Sit back, enjoy and start to keep tabs at home for how many come true. Episode 11-Physics and Brains, We Need to Work on BothEpisode 11-Physics and Brains, We Need to Work on Both90ce78b0-58a6-46ed-8998-1e1993dc7a39Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:14:00 +010001:34:42truefull Episode 11 has a distinct flavor of physics, neuroscience . Highlights from this marathon episode include cognitive tests to predict criminal behavior, the promise of psychedelics in the treatment of mental illness, brain computer interfaces, an update on physics' favorite cat, cold fusion and more!! The Brads brains were full, they are in the holiday spirit and they let it all out for you to enjoy. Episode 10-Jobs!!!Episode 10-Jobs!!!dac37e36-a342-47d9-92ab-225e5a624846Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:41:00 +010001:19:55truefull In this milestone 10th episode the Brads investigate the highs and lows of digitial tech's influence on the future of society. The journey starts with Amazons checkout less store moving to the latest doomsday prediction from resident downer Stephen Hawking. Spoiler alert the robots are gonna take your jobs. But is there hope for society in universal income? Stick around for more hopeful tech with Brads less then perfect description of Blockchain and Bitcoin technology but wait more job loss? This episode is full of ups and downs and rounds out with a bit of biology as the Brads talk the revolutionary palatypus venom discovery that could bring hope to diabetics and warn of the impeding sprout shortage. The Brads are putting in the work on their tenth episode to bring you the goods!! Have a listen. Episode 9-Saviors of Modern MediaEpisode 9-Saviors of Modern Media24c9389b-ab0e-4bda-a13f-e7e3db5ef60bFri, 25 Nov 2016 17:03:00 +010001:18:18truefull Tired of the "mainstream media"? Have no fear the saviors of modern media have arrived. The Brads are back and after getting the obligatory post election doom and gloom out the way they are back doing what they are best at...talking about diseases. An optimistic sounding Zika update quickly turns south as Brad drops an infectious dose of caution on this segment. But as the newly crowned saviors of new media are charged to do they quickly turn around to some positives with hope for space travel in the form of the EM drive, wormholes and new idea, the Ministry of Hair Brained Ideas. Speaking of which they also touch on an audience favourite head transplants. Episode 8-Back in the GrooveEpisode 8-Back in the Grooveb5b2f1f7-5f9c-4553-9019-2fd68d8c7f73Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:35:00 +010001:22:33truefull The Brads are back on the case after a hiatus and just in time to declare they've had enough of the US election but not enough to refrain from hard speculating about how the vote and post vote aftermath will play out. One Brad rants about all things British and tennis while the other tries to bring up hockey. Take a guess which is which. The latest from the disease world is here with a double disease update, both Ebola and Malaria make an appearance. But have no fear because when Ebola inevitably melts your organs we have the solution, pig grown pancreases and the requisite scare mongering of GMO pig babies. And if that wasn't enough to creep everyone out you will never guess what spiders have been up to right under our noses...actually make that ears. Enjoy. Episode 7-Studies on Cars, Immigration and BeerEpisode 7-Studies on Cars, Immigration and Beerc5a9a097-387f-4e5e-ad8d-e14bc5adde3bSat, 19 Nov 2016 14:06:00 +010001:31:11truefull Well this just about became the lost episode due to vacations and technical issues, you may notice it sounds a bit different but the content is still top notch. Self driving cars, the search for new worlds and what we would hope to find. Turns out we hope the new colony looks alot like Canada. This plus rigorous research into beer, its taste and the effects on relationships (spoiler: if you like this show you probably already know the answer to both). Episode 6-We Should Look That Up (For Gord Downie)Episode 6-We Should Look That Up (For Gord Downie)8afd6157-03c9-4572-8b69-8452ed74b283Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:46:00 +010001:31:40truefull The Brads are hitting their stride with an episode of chalk full of hot segues and witty banter. But wait there's more. The Brads also hit on lots of interesting disease related topics, Zika, Ebola fluids, infectious cancer and of course Trump / Clinton. Listen in to hear them stretch their knowledge on all these topics and curse at your audio device when they hit the limits. Plus a special shout out to the great Tragically Hip and Gord Downie at the very end (if you don't know who that is listen to the end). Closing music - Ahead By A Century - The Tragically Hip Episode 5-Truth TellersEpisode 5-Truth Tellers4d5dd395-7037-44ae-982f-dc0bbbdbd2e9Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:36:00 +010001:23:43truefull Back from a bit of a hiatus the Brads start off with some Olympics chat that quickly devolves into "truth telling" by Brad. Plus Brad also uses it as an excuse to talk hockey. There is some obligatory Trump talk but then they move to lighter news such as Ebola updates and the latest virus you need to be afraid of...Not to mention the great courgette er...zucchini challenge 2016. Weigh in, we need feedback. Episode 4-Hatching New ListenersEpisode 4-Hatching New Listeners68d1c65e-6943-4c11-bcd4-2d36a87ffaf8Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:37:00 +010001:18:33truefull Brad has returned from the UK and Brad is still there. After a brief recap of Brad's trip to the UK and deep insights into British culture the Brads move on to brighter things. How bright? Nuclear energy bright. Plus talk on data privacy and our limited understanding of Pokemon Go. Brad tries to wade into free speech and SJW talk and Brad reveals surprising new revelations on the future of antibacterials and a classic board game whose name differs depending on your continent. Enjoy!! Episode 3-Breaking Unions and Smashing AtomsEpisode 3-Breaking Unions and Smashing Atomsa0b11622-ac59-464c-8932-e2bc83b0756fTue, 15 Nov 2016 16:39:00 +010001:13:30truefull No doubt you were all waiting for Brad's reaction to the "Brexit" as his beloved island voted to isolate itself even further, and here it is. And as usual Brad also has his perspective and is willing to rant "aboot" anything. It's not all doom and gloom though as we find out some good news regarding the ozone over Antarctica, well good news if you're a penguin I guess, plus we talk the latest from those eggheads in Switzerland smashing atoms. What could they have possibly found that relates to gods and ghosts? Find out which Brad is willing to go far, far out man in order to get excited about physics. Episode 2-Manta Rays, Cats and Spider GoatsEpisode 2-Manta Rays, Cats and Spider Goatsb7d9de53-1448-4648-a8b7-c96521b30a20Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:49:00 +010001:07:02truefullEpisode 2 was recorded in a pre Brexit world. If only someone our future selves could have popped back to warn us. This one twists and turns though quickly leaving Brexit talk for greener pastures. Pastures filled with Nobel Laureate physicist cats, self conscious manta rays and spider goats. Plus you'll never guess which Brad is a cranky old man who cares not for Commander Chris Hadfield's zero-g guitar. All this and more in episode 2. Episode 1-IntroductionEpisode 1-Introductiond63870d1-0bc3-41f0-a7a8-2a74bc9e530eSun, 13 Nov 2016 16:56:00 +010039:45truefull Welcome to the 1st episode of Two Brad for You. Brad and Brad introduce themselves and get right to talking the big issues. Trump and Euro 2016 hooliganism. Join us as we set the stage for this new forum of discussion that will be sure to have you yelling at your radio. Or whatever it is people listen to these things on. You will be glad you did.