Winning a Nobel Prize is a rare and extraordinary achievement—but what happens behind the scenes? In this episode, David Baker takes us inside his journey to Stockholm, from preparing his Nobel lecture to delivering it on science’s biggest stage. Hear clips from practice talks, reflections from trainees who were there, and David’s thoughts on what the prize really means. But that’s only half the story. The second half of this episode follows a different kind of journey—one from the lab bench to the world of science communication. Podcast co-host Ian Haydon shares how he went from being a student in David’s lab to leading science communications at the Institute for Protein Design. What drives someone to step away from research and focus on sharing science with the world? And why does it matter? Join us for an episode about the people who power science, the impact of storytelling, and what it’s like to experience a Nobel moment up close. // This podcast was produced by the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington School of Medicine. // Music by Kevin MacLeod and Jon Woods.