Harvard physicist Wes Campbell is back this week to discuss more about his research with atoms, his research project through UCLA, and many more quantum things. We sit down with some Pechish, a sour beer from Cisco Brewers, and get to the bottom of it all. A quick chat with my old pal Vern kicks … Continue reading Episode 10 – Wes Campbell pt. 2

Wes Campbell, who has a PhD in Physics from Harvard, drops by the cave this week to share some sour beer from Black Market Brewing and chat about his research with the Campbell group through UCLA. We talk about atoms, quantum computers, the need for science, how it is disseminated, and more. We also learn … Continue reading Episode 9 – Wes Campbell pt. 1

The conversation with Kerri Lendo continues this week with more Shiner Bock, and we get into the nature of wanting to learn, how we can examine things like DNA on such small levels, what it may lead to, and all sorts of other things. A call to Aaron Burrell (@airburple) kicks things off. – The … Continue reading Episode 8 – Kerri Lendo pt. 2

My old pal, and funny Austin comedian, Kerri Lendo drops by to chat this week about Chemical Engineering, cloning, working in a lab, living in Austin, and lots more. We share some Shiner Bock, and she tries to remember what she learned while getting her degree from Penn State. A call to Jared Ribstein (@jribstein) … Continue reading Episode 7 – Kerri Lendo pt. 1

Sheila Madrak is back this week with Petunia to continue our chat about the ocean, turtles, ecology, charismatic megafauna, and so much more. This time we are sticking with something from Stone Brewing in San Diego and enjoying their Arrogant Bastard Ale. Listen to a quick check-in with Chris Luchterhand (@chrisrluch) via twitter, grab a … Continue reading Episode 6 – Sheila Madrak pt. 2

Sheila Madrak (@shishfish), a marine ecologist pursuing her PhD in Conservation Ecology from the Joint Doctoral Program in Ecology at San Diego State University and UC Davis, was nice enough to drive up from San Diego with her pet turtle Petunia and talk about marine life, ecosystems, how to keep them safe, and the role … Continue reading Episode 5 – Sheila Madrak

The cave sounds like a remote mountain getaway this week as I check in with @ryanrogers via twitter then sit down with Andy Beckerman once again to finish our conversation about Physics and Philosophy over some Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale.

After a quick chat with @donny_gates via twitter, I sit down and chat with the host of the Beginnings Podcast, Andy Beckerman, about physics, science fairs, aspirations, life, and various other things. I met Andy when I was a guest on his podcast, and he’s both smart and funny. He has a Master’s degree in … Continue reading Episode 3 – Andy Beckerman pt. 1

After a quick chat with the Waco Kid (@tepid_mess), I continue my conversation with Matthew about Planetary Exploration. We get into the specifics of finding life on other planets, whether it would be wise to disrupt them or attempt to communicate, and we devise plans to get ourselves to other worlds. We also enjoy more … Continue reading Episode 2 – Matthew Wielicki pt. 2

In the inaugural episode, I head into the cave and chat briefly with James Curle, who was the first to tweet in his phone number. Then I sit down with Matthew Wielicki, who has a PhD from UCLA in geochemistry, and chat about something I have been interested in for a long time — Planetary … Continue reading Episode 1 – Matthew Wielicki Pt. 1