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- Ep.17 – Snakes, toads and frogs with Steve Allain (Herpetologist)
In this episode, I speak with UK Herpetologist, Steve Allain. We talk about frogs, toads, and snakes, as well as the diseases that affect them!
- What is a herpetologist? (0:00:40)
- Chytrid: a fungal pathogen! (0:02:04)
- Chytrid in North America (0:05:36)
- Is chytrid harmful to humans? (0:08:00)
- Treating fungal infections in frogs. (0:09:01)
- Can we eradicate chytrid? (0:10:05)
- What you can do about it (0:12:30)
- The plague of frogs (0:13:38)
- Why did Steve become interested in this? (0:16:59)
- Best way to preserve habitat for amphibians (0:20:10)
- How to handle frogs (0:22:15)
- Myths about toads (0:25:08)
- Where to find toads (0:26:47)
- Differences between frogs and toads (0:28:18)
- Steve is a vegetarian (0:30:33)
- Why Steve is fascinated by snakes (0:31:34)
- Snakes in the Arctic (0:34:00)
- What do Arctic snakes eat? (0:35:46)
- Snake fungal disease (0:37:22)
- Good news in conservation (0:40:07)
- Science communication online (0:43:22)
- Youthful enthusiasm in academia (0:46:19)
- Book reviews by Steve (0:48:40)
- Does Steve want to write a book? (0:51:43)
- Steve’s dream job (0:52:30)
Steve’s website: http://stevenallain.co.uk/
Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevoallainFollow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJRAllain/Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevoallain/Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworldCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-ee981d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Planet B612.
55 min - Ep.16 – Victory Gardens in the US during WWI and WWII with Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith (Historian)
Dr Rose Hayden-Smith is the author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I. We discuss Victory Gardens, food security, women in farming and more!
- Dr Hayden-Smith’s history specialty (0:00:54)
- What are Victory Gardens? (0:01:55)
- The Women’s Land Army (0:03:20)
- World War I movements (0:04:35)
- The art of the Victory Gardens posters (0:06:20)
- The adoption of planting gardens (0:08:12)
- School gardening (0:10:18)
- Funding from National Defence (0:12:43)
- How highways changed the way we eat (0:17:55)
- The desire for meaning (0:19:08)
- Cooking, bread-making today (0:22:54)
- Hunger and food access (0:24:30)
- Hydroponic indoor gardening (0:28:29)
- Sisters of the Soil (0:30:04)
- Women in farming today (0:32:19)
- How to keep the momentum going (0:32:55)
- Food security in politics (0:36:16)
- State-level food policies (0:37:10)
- Faith communities and agriculture (0:39:11)
- Optimism in the future (0:40:28)
- Good starter vegetables for beginners (0:42:15)
- Dr. Hayden-Smith’s memories in gardens (0:43:50)
Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith’s website: https://rosehaydensmith.com/
Buy the book! https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/sowing-the-seeds-of-victory/Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/victorygrowerVisit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworldCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-ee981d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Planet B612.
50 min - Ep.15 – Bio-inspired design and bio-mimicry with Dr. Marjan Eggermont (Publisher/Designer)
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Marjan Eggermont, an expert in bio-inspired design. We talk about design and sustainability, new innovations in design, why companies should hire scientists, and Marjan’s own work as an artist.
- Intro (0:00:42)
- Marjan has a degree in military history (0:01:25)
- How Marjan also ended up with a BFA and an MFA (0:03:08)
- Marjan followed her curiosity and then got a PhD (0:04:25)
- Interdisciplinary approach to the arts (0:07:54)
- Why is bio-inspired design part of engineering? (0:08:37)
- Is biomimicry the same thing as bio-design? (0:10:22)
- Have plastics become more sustainable because of biodesign? (0:12:31)
- Studying animals in biomimicry (0:13:34)
- Snakes in biodesign (0:16:48)
- Life in urban centres (0:18:06)
- Teaching biodesign (0:19:13)
- Interest in microorganisms and Tardigrades (0:20:33)
- Bio-inspired design inspired by the micro-world (0:24:15)
- Reverse-engineering in order to create (0:27:13)
- Companies are hiring biologists for design (0:29:20)
- How can scientists get jobs in this field? (0:30:50)
- Have animals mimicked humans? (0:32:22)
- Zygote Quarterly: a biodesign journal (0:34:32)
- How does Zygote find people to feature in their journal? (0:36:56)
- Marjan’s art (0:39:05)
- Moving to Canada (0:40:57)
- Perceptions of being an artist who’s also a professor (0:42:00)
- Pausing as an artist (0:44:25)
- What inspires new work? (0:45:50)
- Teaching as a passion (0:46:55)
- Teaching online during the pandemic (0:47:18)
- Using art in bio-inspired design classes (0:48:39)
- Twenty years of teaching (0:50:06)
- Living in Calgary (0:50:43)
- Impressions of living in Canada (0:51:30)
- First thing Marjan will do when the pandemic is over (0:55:50)
Zygote Quarterly: https://zqjournal.org/
U of Calgary bio: https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/contacts/marjan-eggermontMarjan’s artwork: https://www.herringerkissgallery.com/marjan-eggermontLittle Ray’s Reptiles: https://littlerays.org/Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld58 min - Ep.14 – The joys and pains of mathematics with Prof Peter (Math Professor)
In this episode, I speak with Peter Keep, more well-known as “Prof Peter” on Twitch. Peter teaches math in Chicago to college students, but what makes him unique is that he also teaches math online, through Twitch. I speak with him about teaching math, what motivates students, and why he loves teaching math.
Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld- Prof Peter discovered Twitch (0:00:32)
- The PigeonHole Principle (0:01:02)
- Using visuals when teaching math (0:02:12)
- Why did Prof Peter get interested in math? (0:03:22)
- What makes for a good high school math teacher? (0:05:10)
- What role does curiosity play in mathematics? (0:07:00)
- What is Calculus? (0:10:20)
- What is ‘infinity’? (0:11:37)
- The foundation of statistics. (0:13:15)
- What does Prof Peter teach? (0:14:30)
- How to motivate students? (0:15:25)
- How to deal with students who are gifted? (0:17:03)
- How does online teaching work? (0:19:42)
- Are the kids gonna be ok? (0:21:44)
- Dyscalculia and other challenges (0:22:53)
- Calculus reform and other changes in teaching (0:25:15)
- Why did Prof Peter decide to teach? (0:27:45)
- Teaching math on Twitch (0:30:15)
- Imposter syndrome in academia (0:35:20)
- Teaching the history of mathematics (0:37:06)
- The story of mathematician that died in a duel (0:39:02)
- Writing a book (0:41:30)
- Recommendations for “pop math” books (0:42:43)
- Learning math as an adult (0:44:34)
- What does a math prof do for fun? (0:48:30)
- Future-proofing your career (0:51:50)
- Movies and stories about math (0:53:15)
Prof Peter on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professorpeter
Prof Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MathProfPeterVisit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld1 hr 1 min - Ep.13 – Interview with singer and musician Julie McInnes (Cirque du Soleil/Circus OZ)
In this episode, I speak with singer, musician and artist, Julie McInnes. Born in Australia, Julie has always been a musical artist. From Circus OZ to Cirque du Soleil, and now, as an independent artist, Julie has a lot of info and wisdom to share about the art and craft of bringing music to life.
Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld- The experience of playing a cello (0:01:02)
- Cello demo (0:03:00)
- Julie’s early experiences with music in Australia (0:04:22)
- The support of family to pursue the arts (0:08:50)
- Being inspired by Canadian music (0:10:42)
- Julie’s transition from Circus OZ to Cirque du Soleil (0:15:20)
- Voice demo (0:21:17)
- How Julie uses her voice as an instrument. (0:22:55)
- The pressure of being like everyone else (0:26:57)
- Julie has always worked in collectives (0:31:53)
- Creativity blossoms under pressure (0:33:42)
- The joy of collaborations (0:35:04)
- Julie’s relationship with her wife who is also an artist (0:36:39)
- Working with various groups over time (0:40:45)
- Julie’s interests today, including visual art (0:44:53)
- Being a multidisciplinary artist (0:48:29)
- Living with imposter syndrome (0:52:50)
- Does Julie’s cello have a name? (1:00:07)
Julie McInnes on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/julamac
Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld1 hr 4 min - Ep.12 – Lakes, microscopic life, and climate change with Dr. Stephen Thackeray (Freshwater Ecologist)
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Stephen Thackeray, a Freshwater Ecologist in the UK. We learn a lot about plankton, invasive species, we talk climate change and warming. And then, we learn that Steve has an artistic side, too!
Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld- Many ecologists don’t use their “Dr” title. (0:00:24)
- Dr. Thackeray’s work as a freshwater ecologist (0:01:28)
- The kinds of tools to use to observe life in lakes (0:03:41)
- What are Plankton? (0:08:00)
- What are bacterial plankton? (0:09:35)
- The role of plankton. (0:10:49)
- What causes algal blooms? (0:12:44)
- Nutrients for growth of organisms (0:15:18)
- Can you grow algae at home? (0:16:03)
- Invasive species in lakes (0:16:40)
- Light penetration in lakes (0:22:56)
- Diseases in lakes (0:25:12)
- Steve’s favourite creature (0:26:07)
- How Steve got interested in wildlife (0:28:06)
- Communicating science to the public (0:29:33)
- Tardigrades in lakes? (0:34:26)
- Steve’s research and what it tells us about climate change.(0:35:42)
- What causes warming? (0:39:23)
- How to deal with the denial of science? (0:40:17)
- What does Dr Thackeray do for fun? (0:41:43)
- Decisions to make after a PhD. (0:46:46)
- Looking forward to life after the pandemic. (0:50:53)
Follow Dr Thackeray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveThackeray
Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld55 min - Ep.11 – African-American healthcare with former Army combat medic Daryl Traylor (Nursing PhD)
In this episode, I speak with Daryl Traylor, a former combat medic who’s now a PhD candidate in Nursing. We talk about his experience in the Army, being a non-traditional student, and African-American healthcare in the US. Daryl is a man with a big heart and passion for learning!
Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld- Why study Nursing? (0:00:37)
- How does funding work for his PhD program? (0:02:05)
- “Non-traditional student” (0:02:39)
- Why did Daryl join the military? (0:04:48)
- Serving in the Gulf War (0:06:56)
- “Tribes”, or the bond between troops (0:08:11)
- Daryl’s Dad was a Pharmacist (0:12:00)
- His high school Biology teacher was a great mentor (0:13:58)
- Daryl’s Dad is a living example of evolving as a person (0:15:44)
- “People are just people” (0:17:10)
- Derek Anderson: living as a gay, black man in Detroit (0:18:10)
- African-American healthcare in the US (0:21:11)
- Medical textbooks rarely include PoC images (0:24:58)
- Is Daryl’s research personal? (0:27:50)
- Prescribing practices for African-Americans in the US (0:30:33)
- What is “PreP”? (0:31:40)
- When will Daryl complete his PhD? (0:34:53)
- Assessing HIV stigma and knowledge (0:36:22)
- Daryl’s wife is also an academic (0:39:00)
- Smoothies! (0:39:53)
- Daryl’s wife plays a big role in his education (0:41:13)
- Why medical school? (0:42:30)
- Prescription drug addiction (0:44:47)
- Daryl wants to do primary care (0:46:20)
- Life during a pandemic (0:47:35)
- Living in Texas (0:49:14)
- What does it take to be a good teacher? (0:50:37)
- Advice to young people (0:53:57)
- Potentially writing a book? (0:56:02)
Daryl Traylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaribMD2Be
Daryl Traylor on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daryl_TraylorVisit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld58 min - Ep.10 – Macrophages, pathogens, and T-Cells with Dr Bryan Heit (Immunologist)
In this episode, I speak with Dr Bryan Heit, an Immunologist with over twenty years of experience in the field. We talk about macrophages, T-cells, Tuberculosis and COVID-19! Dr Heit is also an experienced beer brewer!
Wanna support the show? Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld- What is an Immunologist? (0:01:04)
- “Boost your immune system” (0:02:07)
- Immune responses (0:03:07)
- Taking additional vitamins (0:03:33)
- What is a macrophage? (0:04:45)
- Are we all born with macrophages? (0:06:11)
- How does a macrophage work? (0:06:35)
- What is a pathogen? (0:07:24)
- Why did Dr. Heit study immunology? (0:08:20)
- How pathogens work (0:10:26)
- Tuberculosis (0:11:41)
- How do we get rid of Tuberculosis? (0:12:38)
- Can you genetically modify macrophages? (0:13:31)
- Immune system treatments (0:15:07)
- Dr Heit’s courses (0:16:48)
- Misinformation about vaccines (0:17:39)
- Lack of funding in science communication (0:19:43)
- Vaccines are a different area of immunology (0:20:37)
- What is inflammation? (0:21:17)
- Does the immune system have a puppet master? (0:26:06)
- T-Cells in Cancer (0:29:50)
- Books about immune system (0:32:34)
- Writing about immunology (0:33:49)
- Recruiting post-docs (0:34:50)
- How COVID-19 impacts the immune system (0:37:15)
- Does Dr. Heit constantly think about work? (0:38:22)
- Raising goats (0:40:00)
- Male goats (0:40:35)
- Why goats?! (0:41:50)
- Brewing beer (0:42:59)
- Microbiology of beer (0:45:30)
- Capturing yeast from the environment (0:46:22)
- Experimenting for beer brewing (0:48:23)
- Beekeeping (0:49:45)
- Is it hard to take up beekeeping? (0:50:05)
- Dr. Heit and his wife enjoy nature (0:53:05)
- Relaxation and the immune system (0:53:48)
- Eating your veggies (0:55:01)
Dr. Bryan Heit on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BryanHeit
Dr. Bryan Heit’s Lab: http://phagocytes.ca/Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld57 min - Ep.9 – Fossil hunting, meteorites and rocks with Yinan Wang (Mineral and Fossil Expert)
In this episode, I speak with Yinan Wang, a mineral and fossils expert. Yinan is also the author of “50 State Fossils”. We speak about how to find fossils, why meteorites are so valuable, how to tell if amber is fake, and we learn more about what books Yinan wants to write next! Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld
- Yinan is a jack of all trades (0:00:27)
- How Yinan got interested in fossils and minerals (0:01:20)
- Yinan’s book “50 State Fossils” (0:02:12)
- State Fossils quiz (0:03:10)
- Can you keep stuff you find? (0:04:34)
- Finding stuff in amber (0:07:18)
- What is amber? (0:08:22)
- Fake amber (0:09:14)
- Where to find amber (0:11:09)
- What can you find in a random hole? (0:12:09)
- Diamonds in Canada (0:13:10)
- Can anyone mine diamonds? (0:14:26)
- Yinan has tried prospecting (0:16:19)
- What is opal? (0:16:39)
- Have all minerals been identified? (0:17:58)
- Mineral hunting and buying (0:19:00)
- Yinan’s favorite mineral (0:19:45)
- How do you know when something is interesting? (0:20:43)
- How does rock/mineral hunting work? (0:21:18)
- Modern minerals and age of fossils (0:22:55)
- How is the age of a fossil determined? (0:23:52)
- What to do with a fossil you find? (0:24:45)
- Yinan’s favorite fossil (0:25:21)
- Living out the childhood dream (0:26:15)
- Do treasure hunters still exist today? (0:26:52)
- How they track meteorites. (0:28:46)
- How often do meteors fall? (0:30:12)
- Meteorites on the market (0:31:10)
- What are meteorites made out of? (0:32:12)
- Where to get a meteorite? (0:33:30)
- What tools should rockhounds have? (0:35:31)
- Yinan’s Patreon account (0:38:00)
- Tech tools (0:38:54)
- What other interests does Yinan have? (0:40:05)
- Yinan’s education (0:41:20)
- Yinan’s upbringing (0:42:51)
- Life at Princeton (0:44:06)
- Talking about music (0:44:57)
- What does Yinan tell people he does for a living? (0:45:55)
- Yinan is writing more books (0:46:20)
- Yinan talks about Dr. Gerta Keller (0:48:53)
- What websites does Yinan recommend for beginners? (0:53:43)
Yinan Wang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FossilLocator
Yinan Wang on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fossillocatorVisit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld53 min - Ep.8 – Interview with Fleche Love (Singer)
In this episode, I speak with Fleche Love, a singer and songwriter whose work I’ve been enjoying for years now. Fleche is a talented artist who had to create her own path. Originally from Switzerland, and now living in Paris, she’s the type of artist who isn’t scared to share her vulnerability and passions with the world, whether it’s through song, through dance or through words.
Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld- Introductions and format of the interview (0:00:23)
- Fleche Love’s background (0:01:05)
- The challenge of being accepted as an artist (0:02:14)
- Moving to Paris (0:03:19)
- Why Paris is better for artists (0:04:16)
- Ottawa is the Switzerland of Canada (0:06:05)
- “My home is myself.” (0:06:33)
- Access to creative people in Paris (0:07:16)
- Writing “Castle in the Snow” (0:08:05)
- The creative process (0:09:56)
- Releasing music and being surprised by it (0:11:55)
- Fleche Love’s identity is always evolving (0:12:43)
- Other interests: bio-mimicry (0:14:03)
- How nature inspires Fleche Love (0:14:55)
- The song “Festa Tocandira” (0:15:57)
- The on-stage persona (0:20:10)
- Media interviews vs longer formats (0:22:03)
- The realities of touring (0:22:23)
- Missing the contact with fans in person (0:24:08)
- Differences in audiences around the world (0:26:05)
- Connecting with people online (0:28:10)
- Working with photographer Roberto Greco (0:28:58)
- How the creative partnerships work (0:30:40)
- Creating music is playing (0:32:20)
- Tiny houses (0:33:16)
- The importance of time alone (0:35:30)
- Playing by different rules (0:37:00)
- The push/pull of the music industry (0:38:13)
- Advice to young artists (0:39:50)
- Fleche Love and Patreon (0:40:56)
- Being a woman in the industry (0:43:54)
- The name “Fleche Love” (0:45:45)
- Masculinity and Femininity (0:47:30)
- Self-perception (0:48:50)
- Being grateful (0:49:50)
- Listening to her inner child (0:50:50)
- Writing a book (0:52:56)
- The writing process (0:54:08)
- Parting words (0:54:55)
Fleche Love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flechelove/
Fleche Love on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fleche_loveFleche Love on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flecheloveFleche Love on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flecheloveofficial/Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/
Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fmSupport Planet B612 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld57 min
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