The STEM Sessions Podcast

The STEM Sessions Podcast

Episode 39. Mistletoe – The Plant and the Meme

Discussion of the biology and botany of mistletoe, and where the tradition of kissing under it comes from.

This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn

Music: “Void to the World” by Alexander Nakarada from Pixabay.com

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/12/27/shownotes-ep39/

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Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean?

Discussion of what creates the seasons, how we define them, and are the real in the first place.

This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn

Music: “The Metal” by Ivan Selivanov from Pixabay

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/12/12/shownotes-ep38/

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Episode 37. Volunteering in STEM

Discussion of the volunteer activities in STEM I participated in this year.

This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn

Music: “Iron Cathedral” by Jyproject from Pixabay

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/11/19/shownotes-ep37/

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Episode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science

Lighthearted discussion of the drama in the science based fitness movement.

This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn

Music

“Gearhead” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/11/02/shownotes-ep36/

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Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom and Pop Culture Icons

A recording of my presentation at the Long Beach Comic Con in August 2025 on the history of the mad scientist trope in pop culture

This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn

Music

“Neolith” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/10/19/shownotes-ep35/

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Episode 34. What’s in a Name?

Discussion of the scientific naming convention of organisms and why it is important to know the scientific name in addition to the common and regional name of the plants and animals you’re observing.

This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn

Music by Silent Partner, titled “Black Vulture”.

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/10/01/shownotes-ep34/

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Episode 33. There’s No Best Way to Take Notes

Discussion of how I take notes at work, at home, and on the trail.

Shownotes & Transcript: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/09/21/shownotes-ep33/

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Episode 32. The Science Behind the Fear

Discussion of the biology and psychology behind fear, and why so many of us, including myself, love to be scared.

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/10/30/shownotes-ep32/

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Episode 31. Is That a Gopher in Your Pocket?

Discussion of the Botta’s pocket gopher, the latest critter to have been identified in my yard.

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/09/08/shownotes-ep31/

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Episode 30. Give Me Some Sugar, Little Honey Bee

A live fact-checking of a honey bee meme that has popped up in my social media feeds several times this year.

Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/08/09/shownotes-ep30/

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