A Dash of Science

By Christopher Birkinbine

A Dash of Science is a podcast and Science Communication Initiative where we discuss science, engineering, technology, education and even history through the lens of science and logic in a way that ev... more

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How many episodes does A Dash of Science have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

A Dash of Science episodes:

March 08, 2019 DoS Celebrates Women’s History in STEM
This week we Carrie and I hand selected some interesting women in STEM related fields throughout history to spotlight and talk about. Join us as we talk about some fabulous women!
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
"Now This" spotlight on Anna Coleman Ladd https://nowthisnews.com/videos/news/anna-coleman-ladd-made-masks-for-wounded-world-war-i-veterans
Promos
2 Girls on a Bench : https://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/
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Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
53min
March 02, 2019 Big Screen Science: IO
In this episode we try out our first production of DoS - Big Screen Science! Listen as Carrie and I discuss what they got right, and mostly what they didn't in the sci-fi post apocalyptic Netflix Original IO!
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
IO on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3256226/

Promos
I Shake My Head : https://ismhead.podbean.com/
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
1h 10min
February 23, 2019 NASA Day of Remembrance – Challenger
Today we summarize the Challenger disaster as part of our continuation of NASA Day of Remembrance on Feb 7th.
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
Spotify Opportunity list "Opportunity Wake up!"
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50jcjl78RvcIgMdBM4qgFF
CaveGeekArt
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Promos
Gravity Beard : http://www.gravitybeard.com/
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
1h 11min
February 08, 2019 NASA Day of Remembrance – Apollo 1
Today on NASA's Day of Remembrance, we revisit and give honor to the crew of Apollo 1 as we recount the events leading up to and after the events of Jan. 27 1967, the fatal fire that led to major design and engineering changes which made the Apollo spacecraft safer, and capable of carrying US Astronauts to the moon.
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
Newton's Notes
https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dor2019/#apollo1
Promos
None
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
59min
February 01, 2019 Isaac Newton Part 3: Don’t Eat Mercury
In this weeks episode, Carrie and I finish up our three part series on Sir Isaac Newton.
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
Newton's Notes
https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1
Promos
Bad Reception Podcast
https://badreception.podbean.com/
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
57min
January 24, 2019 Isaac Newton Part 2: Cambridge, Apples and The Royal Society
This week Carrie and I continue our investigation into the life of Sir Issac Newton, the Father of Science.
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
Newton's Notes
https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1
Promos
2 Girls on a Bench
https://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
1h 2min
January 17, 2019 Isaac Newton Part 1: Early Life
On this week's episode, we start a new scientist bio featuring Isaac Newton, listen as Carrie and I talk about his early years.
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
Newton's Notes
https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1
Promos
Into the Portal
https://www.intotheportal.com/
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
46min
January 10, 2019 Top Science of 2018
This week Carrie and I discuss Stephen Hawking in recognition of his birthday this week, and the talk about my top science news picks from 2018
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show
Cave Geek Art
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaveGeek
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/361631735
Promos
St. Paul Filmcast
Our Sponsors
Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark"
Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark"
Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa
Social Media
Twitter: @PhysicistChris
Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
Chat us on Discord!
Support us on Patreon
Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
1h 11min
July 17, 2018 DoSEp024: Space Force!
This week Carrie and I chat about SPACE FORCE! The jokes, the memes, the proclimation, and what it actually is, with a history going back way further than President Trumps discussion in 2018.
Episode 24
Space Force
Recorded: July 16th 2018
Released: July 17th 2018
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Guest: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show:
Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/
On Twitter at @intotheportal1
www.facebook.com/dashofscience
www.patreon.com/dashofscience
Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP
Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris
Questions, comments and suggestions, email:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
1h 19min
July 03, 2018 DoSEp023: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3
This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the third half (Yes, you read that right?) of this special science bio, we talk Tesla vs Einsteing, crazy Tesla ideas, and his legacy.
Episode 23
The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3
Recorded: June 249th 2018
Released: July 3rd 2018
Host: Chris Birkinbine
Guest: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show:
Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/
On Twitter at @intotheportal1
Promo: St. Paul Filmcast http://stpaulfilmcast.podbean.com/
On Twitter @STPaulFilmcast
www.facebook.com/dashofscience
www.patreon.com/dashofscience
Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP
Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris
Questions, comments and suggestions, email:
[email protected]
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
...more
52min

FAQs about A Dash of Science:

How many episodes does A Dash of Science have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.