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- Christmas 2025 - A chemistry Christmas Quiz
The gang are back after a two year hiatus, with the second edition of the Periodic Fable Chemistry Christmas Quiz.
In 2023, the last podcast episode, Bryony took home the crown of Quiz champion, who'll come out on top this year?
Keep a look out in 2026 for more episodes and content from the Periodic Fable team!
Wishing everyone a happy Christmas and a wonderful 2026!
59 min - Periodic Fable - Christmas 2023In the last episode of 2023, Bryony, Cameron & Hallam sit down to discuss some topical events over the last few months of 2023, whilst ending on a high with a Christmas Quiz.1 hr 1 min
- Darren Budd - The chemist turned Commercial DirectorThis week the team are joined by Darren Budd, Commercial Director at BASF. In the chat, Darren details his passion for chemistry from his school days, before going onto study Chemistry at University followed by his PhD. It was during his PhD where his passion for the business side of chemistry grew and Darren never looked back. 27 years later, Darren is now the Commercial Director for BASF, and in this episode, he details his journey and his passion for what he does.55 min
- Freya McGhee - The Chemical ComicOn this weeks podcast, the gang are joined by Freya McGhee, fresh off her adventure to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Freya completed her degree in chemistry before deciding to swap the lab for the stage. During the podcast, Freya discusses her journey into stand-up and the role chemistry played in her life, leading up to her choosing to become a stand-up comic. More recently, Freya has began to incorporate chemistry into her stand-up routine, and in November, she will be co-ho...51 min
- Hannah Roberts the STEM CoachThis week the team are joined by Dr. Hannah Roberts, the inspirational STEM Coach, helping women in STEM figure out "What Next?"Hannah discusses her journey into a career into Chemistry and how that transitioned into coaching. Hannah's passion for what she does, and for empowering Women in STEM all over the world shines through and her story of dealing with imposter syndrome and helping to tackle the leaky pipeline are truly inspirational! Look out for Hannah's new book "Intentional Care...54 min
- Emmanuel College - Episode 2In this weeks instalment, Bryony, Cameron & Hallam interview Sixth-Form students. Some of these students have chosen science, some have chosen different paths, but either way, the students were brilliant!57 min
- Emmanuel College - Episode 1In this mini series, Bryony, Cameron & Hallam visited Emmanuel College in Gateshead, to learn from their students & staff about science and their learning journeys. In episode 1, the team speak with students from Year 7, 8 & 9, about their favourite subjects, and what they all plan to be when they grow up and how science can help them on their journey52 min
- ChemUK 2023This week, Cameron & Hallam are joined by a new co-host to the podcast, Bryony Parker, who joins the team and discusses her background. Later the team are joined by Ian Stone of ChemUK to discuss the upcoming conference in May, which the podcast will be live at!31 min
- Big Manny - Scientific SensationOn this weeks episode, Cameron & Hallam are joined by TikTok sensation, Big Manny, to discuss all the amazing work he's been doing on social media and bringing science to life in his back garden. From his early influences at school, his music career, and his recent trip to the BBC to film Blue Peter, Manny talks through his journey to becoming a real influence to students across the globe with his short scientific videos.42 min
- BrightSCIdea Challenge - GenomAbsOn the final part of this two part special, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Irene and Christina from the GenomAbs team, who competed in the BrightSCIdea challenge earlier this year. They detail their story, of how they met through the competition, the help they received, and what they think the future of prescribing antibiotics will be. Anyone wishing to take part in the challenge still has a week to do so, so do it whilst you can!49 min
About The Periodic Fable
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Welcome to The Periodic Fable, the podcast where we take a dive into the world of chemistry with Bryony, Cameron & Hallam.
In The Periodic Fable, we want to take complex chemistry…
related topics in society and the media today, humanize them and make them easy to understand. We want to have discussions about all things chemistry, whether that's the world of sustainability and cleaner living, to careers in the chemical industry.
Joining us on the podcast are champions of industry who may be very junior in their careers and wanting to create change from within, to senior careerists who've got a wealth of experience. We want our guests to come on and give their side of the chemical story. We want to use this space to inform and inspire. Whether you're considering a chemical career, or whether you just want to learn more about the world of science & chemistry, The Periodic Fable will be a space for you.
Joining us on the podcast are champions of industry who may be very junior in their careers and wanting to create change from within, to senior careerists who've got a wealth of experience. We want our guests to come on and give their side of the chemical story. We want to use this space to inform and inspire. Whether you're considering a chemical career, or whether you just want to learn more about the world of science & chemistry, The Periodic Fable will be a space for you.