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This week's guest is Irin Anthony, Irin has a background in medical microbiology and a science blogger living in the United Arab Emirates. She runs the blog Living with Microbes where she introduces her readers to the wonderful world of microorganisms and our relationship with them.  You can find Irin's blog and follow her on social media: Blog: http://www.livingwithmicrobes.com/ Twitter: @irinantony Facebook: Living with Microbes Instagram: @livingwithmicrobes David is a science writer and the host of the Science Bloggers Podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at science in TV shows and movies. Follow David on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow Science vs. Hollywood on Twitter: @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. You can also check our science communication Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ or check the Science Bloggers Podcast blog at https://sciencebloggerspodcast.com/ Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

This week's guest is Moxie LaBouche. Moxie is a former goat farmer, and a burlesque dancer who did a stage production of Game of Thrones that was seen by George R. R. Martin. She is also the host of the Your Brain on Facts podcast and author of the Your Brain on Facts: Things you didn't know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. We discuss some of her more sciencey episodes as well as the importance of science communication during a pandemic. You can check Moxie on social media and follow her podcast: Twitter: @brainonfactspod Facebook: brainonfacts Instagram: yourbrainonfacts The Brain on Facts Book   Latchman is a science writer and the host of the Science Bloggers Podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at science in TV shows and movies. Follow David on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow Science vs. Hollywood on Twitter: @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. You can also check our science communication Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

This week's guest telling her story in science communication is Stephanie Schuttler. Stephanie talks about her path to being a wildlife biologist: she had not planned on being one, or ever thought she could be one but a trip to Kenya changed all that. She ended up studying the African forest elephant for her PhD. Stephanie is also involved in citizen science efforts, using camera traps to study wildlife around the world. She is runs her own blog, podcast, and YouTube channel called the Fancy Scientist. You can check Stephanie on social media: Twitter: @FancyScientist Facebook: Fancy Scientist YouTube: Fancy Scientist Instagram: Fancy Scientist Pinterest: Fancy Scientist David Latchman is a science writer and the host of the Science Bloggers Podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at science in TV shows and movies. Follow David on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow Science vs. Hollywood on Twitter: @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. You can also check our science communication Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Fitch, an engineer with a background in physics who works in the field of nuclear fusion: she currently works to one day provide electrical power using fusion. Rebecca is also the host of the YouTube channel, "Science with Bexy" where she hopes to inspire other young girls to become interested and pursue STEM subjects in school and eventually STEM careers. Check Bexy on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sciencewithbexy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciencewithbexy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencewithbexy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sciencewithbexy David Latchman is a science writer and the host of the Science Bloggers Podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at science in TV shows and movies. Follow David on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow Science vs. Hollywood on Twitter: @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. You can also check our science communication Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

In this episode, we see the return of Wilf Nelson, the psychologist turned neuroscientist, who talks about his podcast Water Cooler Neuroscience. Wilf tells us why podcasting is the idea format for him to talk about neuroscience: It allows him to go in depth about a particular topic, which benefits the listener. You can follow Wilf on social media: Twitter: @WcNeuro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCneuropodcast/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WCNeuro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WCNeuro/ Visit and listen to Water Cooler Neuroscience: https://watercoolerneuroscience.co.uk/ David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. Check the Science Bloggers Facebook Page for cool science content: https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/ Are you a science communicator and would like to join a community of other scicommers? Check out Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on an episode, send us an email to sciencebloggerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social: @sci_bloggers on Twitter, @sciencebloggersfb on Instagram, and scibloggers on Facebook Page.

This week's guest is Mark Losavio, a marine biologist and science communicator who helps the surrounding communities around Boston learn about the ocean. Mark talks about the university where he works engages and helps schools around Boston, what he learned using virtual reality (VR) to teach people about the ocean, and why science communicators need to engage more with adults. You can follow Mark on Twitter: @losaviom Follow this podcast on social media Follow the podcast's Twitter account: @sci_bloggers Follow Science Bloggers on Facebook Follow Science Bloggers on Instagram David Latchman is a science writer and the host of the Science Bloggers Podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at science in TV shows and movies. Follow David on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow Science vs. Hollywood on Twitter: @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. You can also check our science communication Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast  

This week's guest is Wilf Nelson, a psychologist turned neuroscientist who studies inhibitory and regulatory mechanisms in the brain. This is the first part of Wilf's talk where we talk about the science behind what he does in the laboratory. You can follow Wilf on social media: Twitter: @WcNeuro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCneuropodcast/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WCNeuro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WCNeuro/ David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. Check the Science Bloggers Facebook Page for cool science content: https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/ Are you a science communicator and would like to join a community of other scicommers? Check out Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on an episode, send us an email to sciencebloggerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social: @sci_bloggers on Twitter, @sciencebloggersfb on Instagram, and scibloggers on Facebook Page.

Our guests this week are Chelsie Boodoo and Daniel Puentes. They are both PhD students at Michigan State University and hosts of the radio show and podcast "The Sci-Files on Impact 89FM" where they talk to other MSU students about their research. Chelsie and Daniel also started MSU SciComm, a student-led organization, to promote science communication at Michigan State University. Check out Chelsie and Daniel on social media: Follow Chelsie on Twitter: @SciWithChelsie Follow Daniel on Twitter: @NuclearPuentes Follow the Sci-Files on Twitter: @SciFiles89FM Follow MSU Scicomm on Twitter: @msu_scicomm Visit Sci-Files: scifiles.org Visit MSU Sci-Comm: msuscicomm.org Here are the links to some of the things discussed in the episode: MSU SciComm 2019 Virtual Sci-Art Exhibition MSU SciComm 2020 Sci-Art Application Daniel and Chelsie's on expiration of the New START Daniel's article on nuclear waste storage and the Great Lakes 2020 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Follow this podcast on social media Follow the podcast's Twitter account: @sci_bloggers Follow Science Bloggers on Facebook Follow Science Bloggers on Instagram David Latchman is a science writer and the host of the Science Bloggers Podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at science in TV shows and movies. Follow David on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow Science vs. Hollywood on Twitter: @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. You can also check our science communication Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

This week's guest is science comedian Matthew Murtha. Matt talks about some of the work he did when he was a scientist, how he got his start as a science comedian, and what his plans for his comedy career for the future in a world of social distancing. You can follow Matt on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmatthewmurtha/ Twitter: @drmatthewmurtha Instagram: @drmatthewmurtha David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. Check the Science Bloggers Facebook Page for cool science content: https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/ Are you a science communicator and would like to join a community of other scicommers? Check out Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on an episode, send us an email to sciencebloggerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social: @sci_bloggers on Twitter, @sciencebloggersfb on Instagram, and scibloggers on Facebook Page.

In this episode we have a returning guest Wes Wilson. As you may recall in our previous episode, Wes is a scientist who is using the immune system to fight certain types of cancer. He still is but in a time of the novel coronavirus, things have changed. Wes tells us how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected cancer research, how it has affected the treatment of cancer patients, and the scientists involved in this research. Wes also gives us an update on what he has been doing as a science communicator and some of his upcoming scicomm projects, one of which is a new YouTube channel where they talk to cancer patients and help them along their journey and they talk about treatments, myths, fears, and what others should know as they undergo their own cancer journey. As you may recall, Wes is also the host of the Mostly Science podcast Follow Wes on Twitter: @wesleywilson and @MostlyScience  Check the Mostly Science Blog  Check the Mostly Science Podcast Check out Tumor Talk on YouTube Follow Mostly Science on Facebook You can also follow this podcast on social media Check and follow the host on Twitter: @sciwriterdave Follow the podcast's Twitter account: @sci_bloggers Follow Science Bloggers on Facebook Follow Science Bloggers on Instagram If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on our show, send us an email at sciencebloggerspodcast at gmail dot com. Support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

This week's guest is Jake Shurba, a wildlife biologist who studies the microbiomes of wood ducks. Jake is also a science blogger who runs "The Art of Infection" blog where he explores the world of parasites and what makes them so fascinating. We discuss what got Jake interested in studying wildlife diseases, as well as why he has chosen to blog about parasites. Check out Jake's blog or follow him on Twitter: Blog: https://artofinfection.blogspot.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JShurba David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. Check the Science Bloggers Facebook Page for cool science content: https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/ Are you a science communicator and would like to join a community of other scicommers? Check out Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on an episode, send us an email to sciencebloggerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social: @sci_bloggers on Twitter, @sciencebloggersfb on Instagram, and scibloggers on Facebook Page.

This week's guest is Robert Bednarz, a junior doctor in Scotland and host of the Patient Will See You Now: A Medical Podcast. On his show, Robert talks to his guests about the various medical conditions they have and lets  them tell the story of how living with those conditions has affected their lives. Listen to Robert's podcast here: https://thepatientwillseeyounow.podbean.com/ If you would like to be a guest on Robert's show, or if you have any questions about this episode or some of Robert's episodes, you can email him at thepatientwillseeyounow@gmail.com Check and follow Robert on social media Twitter: @robert_bednarz Instagram: @thepatientwillseeyounow Facebook: The Patient Will See You Now David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (http://sciencevshollywood.com/) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. Check and follow David on social media: Twitter: @sciwriterdave Instagram: @sciwriterdave If you are a science communicator, check out the Science Bloggers Facebook group. It is a dynamic and supportive group made up of members who are all interested in communicating science to the general public. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support the Science Bloggers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on an episode, send us an email to sciencebloggerspodcast@gmail.com Follow Science Bloggers on social: Twitter: @sci_bloggers Instagram: @sciencebloggersfb Facebook: Science Bloggers

This episode's guest is Kevin McAvoy, an aquarium biologist at a major public aquarium  and the one of the hosts of the Radioactive Spider-Pod, a comedy show that looks at the 1990s animated Spider-Man series. We talk about what an aquarium biologist is, some of the science and work needed to build and maintain an aquarium's exhibits, as well as the importance of communicating this science to the public. David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. If you are a science communicator, check out the Science Bloggers Facebook group. It is a dynamic and supportive group made up of members who are all interested in communicating science to the general public. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Check out Kevin's podcast: http://www.radioactivespiderpod.com/ Support the Science Bloggers Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast If you are a science communicator and would like to be a guest on an episode, send us an email to sciencebloggerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social: @sci_bloggers on Twitter, @sciencebloggersfb on Instagram, and scibloggers on Facebook Page.

In 2019, the Nigerian government held a series of Science Cafes to communicate the science behind the genetically modified cowpea and how it could be used to fight the pod borer pest. The cowpea is not only a major food source for Nigerians, it also happens to be one of the country's main exports. As the pod borer can wipe out as much as 80% of a farmer's crop, finding a way to fight this pest is critically important. Despite the success and necessity for this piece of technology, certain groups expressed skepticism.In this episode, I talk to science journalist Etta Michael Bisong who has been covering the use of GMOs in Nigeria, and Iida Ruishalme to explain the science. We discuss why there is fear and hesitation in adopting GMOs, how science communicators can do better, and how messaging from developed nations can promote fear and hesitancy in developing countries.   David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. If you are a science communicator, check out the Science Bloggers Facebook group. It is a dynamic and supportive group made up of members who are all interested in communicating science to the general public. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support the Science Bloggers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

This episode's guest is Dr. Darryl Boyd, a polymer chemist who works in the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). He also runs the science blog Science Made Simple, where he writes about getting minority children interested in science. He is also the host of the DrBoydTheChemist channel on YouTube where he demonstrates chemistry experiments aimed at children. I talked with Darryl about his work at NRL, how his experiences growing up shaped his interest in science, as well as the focus of and his goals in science communication. You can follow Darryl on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBoyd_Chemist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrBoyd_TheChemist/ Blog: https://www.drboydthechemist.com/   Love the show? Want to support us? https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

This episode's guest is Rob Lea. Rob is a freelance science journalist with a background in physics and  covers stories in space, astronomy, and quantum physics. In this episode we talk about pseudoscience, why do people connect quantum mechanics with their mystical beliefs, and what it means for science communicators. Check Rob's articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@roblea_63049 Like the show? Want to support us? https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

We are back and I hope you missed us because I sure missed you guys. As we enter season two of this show, the world is experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a difficult time for everyone so please stay safe, sane, and healthy. We are all in this together.

This bonus episode's guest is Allison Coffin. Allison is a Washington State University professor who studies how hearing is lost and the ways it can be mitigated. She also runs the science communication non-profit Science Talk. I talked to he about her research in hearing loss and her goal to help science communicators do better. Check out the Science talk website and sign up for the conference in April 2019 http://www.sciencetalk.org/ David Latchman is the host of this episode. He is a science communicator and runs the blog Science vs. Hollywood where he looks at the intersection of science in popular culture. Blog: http://www.sciencevshollywood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciencevshollywood/ Twitter: @scivshollywood // @SciWriterDave If you are a science communicator and would like to appear in a future episode, fill out this form or send us an email sciencebloggersfb@gmail.com and tell us about you. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Join out mailing list to stay up to date. (http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH)

This week's guest is Dr. Maya Byfield, founder of the Phenomenal STEMist. Through her podcast, Facebook, and one-on-one instruction with students, Maya hopes to get more minority students in STEM by getting parents more involved. Blog: https://www.phenomenalstemist.com/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/dr-maya-byfield facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excellenceinstem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0H5sgz8V60XZJH8EYNVnJg David Latchman is the host of this episode. He is a science communicator and runs the blog Science vs. Hollywood where he looks at the intersection of science in popular culture. Blog: http://www.sciencevshollywood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciencevshollywood/ Twitter: @scivshollywood // @SciWriterDave If you are a science communicator and would like to appear in a future episode, fill out this form or send us an email sciencebloggersfb@gmail.com and tell us about you. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Join out mailing list to stay up to date. (http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH)  

My guest this week is Hunter Farris, host of the Song Appeal podcast. On his show, Hunter uses music theory, linguistics, rhetoric, and psychology to explore the reasons why we love the music we do. Blog:http://songappealofficial.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SongAppealOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/SongAppeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SongAppeal/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SongAppeal David Latchman is the host of this episode. He is a science communicator and runs the blog Science vs. Hollywood where he looks at the intersection of science in popular culture. Blog: http://www.sciencevshollywood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciencevshollywood/ Twitter: @scivshollywood // @SciWriterDave If you are a science communicator and would like to appear in a future episode, fill out this form or send us an email sciencebloggersfb@gmail.com and tell us about you. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Join out mailing list to stay up to date. (http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH)