The Scouse Science Podcast

Professor Tom Solomon is joined by University of Liverpool Vice-Chanellor Dame Janet Beer and Guardian columnist and BBC Broadcaster Jonathan Freedland to chat about poetry, novels, conspiracy theories, politics, and Jonathan's next book project

Professor Tom Solomon is joined by BBC North-West Tonight’s Mairead Smyth and Professor Graham Medley OBE, Professor of Disease Modelling from the London School of Tropical Medicine and member of the Government’s SAGE Committee. The group are also joined, as usual, by THE Scouse Scientist, Holly Ellis discussing the challenges of presenting science to the Government, the different types of stories on BBC News and switching careers from computers to biology.

Professor Tom Solomon’s guest this time is actor and impressionist Jan Ravens. They are joined by Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s Dr Mike Beadsworth. This episode covers coronavirus, vaccines, risks of infection to doctors and Nicola Sturgeon ‘nutting’ people. Some surprise guests (in the form of Jan’s impressions!) include the aforementioned Nicola Sturgeon, former PM Theresa May, Home Secretary Priti Patel, and some very posh scousers.

Professor Tom Solomon chats to legendary journalist and newsreader Michael Buerk about his career and controversies, his views on the coronavirus pandemic, and his time in that jungle programme…

Professor Tom Solomon's guest in this episode are actor Stephen McGann and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine's Dr Stacy Todd. They discuss coronavirus vaccines, choosing between oil rigs and science, Call the Midwife and how Stephen practices delivering babies with salad servers and teddy bears!

Reporting on the coronavirus, mass testing, the infectious diseases ward at Liverpool and Tom’s aunty Judy

Coronavirus, Manchester, COVID-19 testing and Andy Burnham’s next steps in politics

Coronavirus, Liverpool, Woman’s Hour and THE scouse scientist

Coronavirus, Pre-eclampsia and how to answer interview questions!

In the second episode of the series, Professor Solomon speaks with criminal barrister and leadership coach, Sharon Amesu and Senior Fellow in Infection at the University of Liverpool and Honorary Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine at University Hospital Aintree, Dr Dan Wootton.

Sharon Amesu is a criminal barrister turned professional speaker and leadership coach. As Manchester chair of the Institute of Directors North West, and director of SA Consulting, she is passionate about helping organisation and leaders discuss issues around race and diversity, whilst also supporting them face the business challenges during the pandemic.

Dr Dan Wootton is a Senior Fellow in Infection at the University of Liverpool, and Honorary Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine at University Hospital Aintree. His has been studying pneumonia for the past ten years, and is at the forefront of the hospital response to COVID-19.

In this episode, the conversation covers diverse topics such as coronavirus, health, economics, Black Lives Matter, football and more!