Part two of a terrific chat with Dr. Cynthia Pike about what it’s like to work in a hospital, examine patients, deal with their smells, and how to best take care of yourself. All while sampling some delicious beers from Mother Road Brewing. Music at the end from Gypsy and the Cat with Bloom.

Cynthia Pike recently completed her residency, and she is now practicing medicine in Southern California. She dropped by to sample some Kolsch Ale from Mother Road Brewing and chat about being a doctor. She is a delightful person and has a lot of great insights on what it is actually like to work in a … Continue reading 99 – Practicing Medicine with Cynthia Pike pt. 1

Part two of a splendid chat with UNCC PhD candidate Eric Kane veers toward the philosophical over Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Can Eric and David pin down the meaning of life? Tune in and find out. Music at the end from The Meeting Places with On Our Own.

Eric Kane, who was a guest on Professor blastoff twice, makes his way into the Space Cave for the first time to talk about his progress with his PhD in Molecular and Developmental Evolution at UNC Charlotte, living longer, and his thoughts on the future of humanity while sharing some delicious Dogfish Head 60 Minute … Continue reading 97 – Molecular and Developmental Evolution with Eric Kane pt. 1

Teagan Wall (@teagwall) is back to finish the Allagash White Ale and the stimulating conversation on economics, science, neuroscience, and being a comedy writer. She also takes a stab at describing the universe. Music at the end from Broadcast with Corporeal.

Teagan Wall (@teagwall) beyond currently writing for Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix and previously working on Wall Street, also has a PhD from Caltech in Computational and Neural Systems. Needless to say, it’s a riveting conversation that takes place while sharing some delicious Allagash White Ale. Music at the end from Avi Buffalo … Continue reading 95 – Neural Systems with Teagan Wall pt. 1

Sarah Malley (@shutupsmalls) is back to continue the chat about sperm donation, being a donor kid, finding her siblings, and her life in general. It’s a fascinating discussion over Magic Hat #9 Pale Ale. Music at the end from Yo la Tengo with From a Motel 6.

Sarah Malley (@shutupsmalls) has been a call-in guest before, and now she’s back for a longer, more thorough conversation about cryobanks, finding her biological father Todd, and the relationships she’s developed with a bunch of new siblings. She also discusses the impact it has had on her relationship with her mom. It’s a fantastic conversation … Continue reading 93 – Cryobanks with Sarah Malley pt. 1

Part two of a great conversation about earth, the environment, the advancement of science, and sea birds with Sheila Madrak (@shishfish) and Corey Clatterbuck (@cocotross). The beer this time is Dawn Patrol from Great Basin Brewing courtesy of Vernon Heater. Music at the end from Kimbro with Dreams featuring Chris Prythm.

Sheila Madrak (@shishfish), a PhD in Ecology, is back with her friend Corey Clatterbuck (@Cocotross), who is pursuing her PhD, to talk about the planet, its future, the current state of things, why we should worry, why we should feel ok, and of course, charismatic mega fauna. Corey brings by a pie that is insanely … Continue reading 91 – Ecology with Doc Mad and Corey Clatterbuck pt. 1