We have the tool for bridging the cultural divide between different programs and departments of institutions and organizations (Silo Busting). In this episode we dive deep into this challenge with one of the all-time great Silo Explorers, historian, MacArthur Fellow and co-founder of the Center for the America West at the University of Colorado, AND Official Fool, Dr. Patricia Limerick.

Patty Limerick Blog: https://www.centerwest.org/about/patty/blog-not-my-first-rodeo

Randy Olson on the Web:https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

It's time for the Great Aussie Unclenching with Dr. Rod Lamberts, host of The Wholesome Show podcast, Jayde "The Estoner of Estonia" Lovell, and cohost Jen Martin. Together they bring all the wit and charm of a kangaroo to ABT Time as the lone Yank, Dr. Randy Olson, tries to keep up, but as usual, stumbles.

Rod Lamberts: https://twitter.com/rodl

Jayde Lovell: https://twitter.com/JaydeLovell

Randy Olson on the Web:https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

It's Narrative Fitness Workout Time at the Narrative Gym with the ABT Trivia Contest (5 contestants), plus 2 ABT Build Exercises, combined with riotous laughter and non-stop hijinx, hilarity and horseplay.

Randy Olson on the Web:https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Randy Olson and co-host Jen Martin dive into coral reefs with legendary coral reef fish ecologist Dr. Peter Sale, author of the new book, "Coral Reefs" from Yale University Press. Supplementing the discussion is long time marine ecologist buddy Dr. Bob Steneck of University of Maine as we discuss underwater agoraphobia, lobster traps, and stochasticity.

Dr. Peter SaleDr. Sale's new book, "Coral Reefs: Majestic Realms under the Sea": https://www.amazon.com/Coral-Reefs-Majestic-Realms-under/dp/0300253834 https://twitter.com/petersale3 Peter's Blog: http://www.petersalebooks.com/?page_id=77

Dr. Bob SteneckSchool of Marine Sciences: https://umaine.edu/marine/people/robert-steneck/

Randy Olson on the Web:https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Cohosts Randy Olson and Jen Martin (in Australia) lead the discussion of the second half of The Narrative Blitz that took place initially on April 14, run again on June 9. Joining them are Liz Foote, Dianna Padilla, Mike Strauss, Rick Nelson, Julie Claussen, Marlis Douglas, and Mike Backes.

Randy Olson on the Web: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

8 veteran ABT voices come together to synthesize a decade of experience in how to teach the ABT. If you're interested in teaching the ABT, this 90 minute special is the very best resource to date. It features our 3 Step Teaching Model, then two in-depth Case Studies of professors now teaching the ABT Framework and having great success.

Show Notes:

The Dave Gold article that was referenced about the Christmas Tree.

The intro to the ABT video that was referred to by Jen and Randy.

Randy Olson on the Web: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Randy Olson sets up the reality, perception and communication of ocean destruction, Jen Martin compares "My Octopus Teacher" to "Seaspiracy" (bottom line: it's a lot more fun to watch), then Jennifer Jacquet and John Hocevar reveal they kinda liked a lot of things about "Seaspiracy," despite the uproar it caused in the ocean conservation community.

Show Notes: http://scienceneedsstory.com/2021/06/17/912-narrative-analysis-of-seaspiracy-ocean-documentary-our-podcast-episode-broken-down/

Randy Olson on the Web: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Jennifer Jacquet: https://jenniferjacquet.com/ https://twitter.com/jenniferjacquet

John Hocevar: https://twitter.com/johnhocevar https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/bios/john-hocevar/

Cohosts Randy Olson and Jen Martin (in Australia) lead a 90 minute high energy, post-event discussion among 6 of the Narrative Blitz speakers: Shirley Malcom, Rick Nelson, Julie Claussen, Liz Foote, Marlis Douglas, and Mike Backes.

Randy Olson on the Web: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Randy Olson talks with two of his USC film school classmates about Bruce Block's "Visual Storytelling," Frank Daniel's "Critical Thinking vs Creative Thinking," and how 2 + 2 can equal eleven.

Randy Olson on the Web: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Jason Ensler: https://twitter.com/jason_ensler https://jasonenslerfilm.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0258128/

Greg Tillman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0863397/

Brian Palermo, long time collaborator of Randy Olson, joins Randy and Jen Martin to talk about improv training for scientists, why he doesn't like "The Herald," and donut shops.

Randy Olson on the Web: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com​ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://storycirclestraining.com/

Jen Martin: https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ Science Communication at the University of Melbourne: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/ Jen's Blog: https://espressoscience.com/

Brian Palermo: https://twitter.com/brianpalermo https://www.palermoimprovtraining.com/ The Crazy Uncle Joe Show: https://groundlings.com/shows/the-crazy-uncle-joe-show-online