Two Brad For You

Flash is here to update the race for the coronavirus vaccine and he has a few new tricks up his podcasting sleeve. The importance of completing Phase 3 trials is covered, we're looking at you Russia, and so is the new technology that the front-runners are employing; the adenovirus and mRNA vaccines. Brad explains how these work and what they mean for vaccine production going forward. He also touches on a disturbing report of DIY vaccine producers needing to be reminded that this is a bad idea.

The cool west coast guys are back! Jared and Robby join to talk about everything cyborg. We cover the usual talk of robot limbs and tails, but also things like enhanced skin and attempts to hack into the biological communication networks of cells. 

Another classic TBFY here as both Brads are present and talking about disease. This episode has a short Ebola update, news about a disturbing find in malaria populations, more research into the origins of SARS-2 and finally a chat about Space X's lesser known project. 

We are back from vacay with an update on COVID and COVID transmission via kids all in the context of schools opening. Flash goes over a large study about transmission from Korea and the thoughts on this work from two trusted experts in the field. 

Flash is again on his own doing the hard work of addressing listener concerns right before he takes off for a week of vacation. This episode breaks down the data regarding COVID-19 illness and transmission among kids in the context of re-opening schools. Spoiler, there is some positive signs. Also, a new segment is introduced. The vaccine races!! What is the status of coronavirus vaccines, who's in the race and who's in the lead?

This episode is a response to a listener question! That's right we're digging into the mailbag and answering a question regarding the science behind products claiming to protect you from harmful cellphone radiation. Spoiler, there is nothing to protect you from but to find out why and for tips on how to sniff out dubious claims listen on listener!

Good friends of the show Jared in Vancouver and Coleman in Edmonton joined to talk about corona tracking apps and the re-launch of professional sport. While that was accomplished numerous dunks on the US also occurred. Largely, for their failures of leadership and failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which of course will impact the ability of North America to hold sporting events.

Flash is joined by one of his oldest friends, Matt Easton, to have a wide ranging and entertaining chat about how we find truth on the internet, coronavirus, prion disease, aliens, gain of function research and more. 

Flash and Brad are back and Brad struggles to use relevant slang right off the top. Familiar territory is quickly reached as news from the Ebola situation is covered, along with a summary/explanation of the types corona tests that you've heard about and will be hearing about for the next year, followed by some personal thoughts on the opening up situation in the UK and Germany.

Friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson drops by to talk about researchers giving psychedelics to animals and he brought along his friend Owen Roche to join the discussion and share his experience taking part in an ayahuasca retreat in Peru. Owen gave us a thoughtful and open take on his reasons for taking part, the experience itself and how he found value in the trip (no pun intended).