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The Voice Science Podcast is your go-to resource for singers who want to understand the science behind great vocal technique. Hosted by Josh Manuel, founder of VoSci, this podcast breaks down complex voice topics into clear, actionable insights—so you can sing with more confidence, skill, and artistry. Each short, focused episode explores common myths, key vocal concepts, and research-backed techniques to help you build a stronger, healthier, and more versatile voice. Whether you’re a singer ...
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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
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This is the AMPED Air Methods Prehospital EDucation (AMPED) podcast brought to you by Air Methods, a leader in air medical transport, with the mission to deliver critical care discussion and content to both the prehospital and in hospital care providers through clinician interviews and expert clinical commentary.
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Welcome to our podcast—where we mix brains with bacteria and somehow make it make sense! We’re diving into the wild world of biochemistry, microbiology, and (our special interest) neuroscience. Ever wondered how tiny molecules keep you alive? Or why your brain is basically the CEO of your body? We’ve got you covered! From the tiniest microbes to the mysteries of the mind, we’re here to break down science in a way that’s actually fun. So buckle up—because your neurons are about to fire like n ...
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EMCrit FOAM Feed

Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Help me fill in the blanks of the practice of ED Critical Care. In this podcast, we discuss all things related to the crashing, critically ill patient in the Emergency Department. Find the show notes at emcrit.org.
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CREOGs Over Coffee

CREOGs Over Coffee

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A CREOG study podcast for the busy Ob/GYN resident! 10 minutes of knowledge for your drive into work or while you’re savoring that cup of Joe. Make sure to find us on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or Spotify as well!
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EM Basic

Steve Carroll, DO

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EM Basic- your boot camp guide to emergency medicine. Made for medical students and emergency medicine interns to review common chief complaints in emergency medicine from the ground up
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The All New 1505 Club is a fresh take on the original podcast, reborn with a sharper focus and new energy. Each episode features in-depth interviews with expert Gonstead chiropractors, offering insights into advanced technique, philosophy, and practice. Alongside these conversations, a dedicated "Chiropractic 101" segment makes the essentials of chiropractic clear and accessible, giving patients and the public a resource to better understand how chiropractic care can change lives. Whether yo ...
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Battling misinformation in different forms since 2016. Re-releasing some older episodes before new ones start to come out again. Host feels like she has been watching the end of reason and logic on a global scale. Topics include science from different fields, skepticism around a large range of topics, environment and wildlife news, and a whole lot more.
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The Double Docs Podcast is about all things MD/PhD! We are three MD/PhD students at UCLA/Caltech looking to share our experiences and what one can expect as a dual degree student. We hope our podcast helps provide insight into these programs as well as helpful tips for undergrad research, med school applications, and more. You'll also hear from our amazing classmates and faculty who'll join us each week to provide their unique perspectives. We hope you get something out of listening and look ...
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The St.Emlyn’s Podcast

St Emlyn’s Blog and Podcast

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A UK based Emergency Medicine podcast for anyone who works in emergency care. The St Emlyn ’s team are all passionate educators and clinicians who strive to bring you the best evidence based education. Our four pillars of learning are evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, personal development and the philosophical overview of emergency care. We have a strong academic faculty and reputation for high quality education presented through multimedia platforms and articles. St Emlyn’s is a ...
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Gastropod

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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Editors in Conversation

American Society for Microbiology

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Editors in Conversation is the official podcast of the American Society for Microbiology Journals. Editors in Conversation features discussions between ASM Journals Editors, researchers and clinicians working on the most cutting edge issues in the microbial sciences. Topics include laboratory diagnosis and clinical treatment of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology of infections, multidrug-resistant organisms, pharmacology of antimicrobial agents, susceptibility testing ...
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RhizoMetRx is where dirt meets data. Agronomist Faith breaks down the chemical, physical, and biological factors driving crop performance—going beyond outdated checklists to deliver real, actionable agronomy. If you’re ready to understand the hidden half of the plant, improve profitability from the root up, and rethink soil fertility, this podcast is for you.
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Un Poquito de Medicina

Un Poquito de Medicina

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In this podcast, Nadia and Stephanie delve into the intricacies and subtleties of medical Spanish. Beginning with the basics and layering concepts and helpful tips to make even the most basic speaker not sound like a gringo. Follow along as we learn Un Poquito de Medicina.
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Join us as we detail MCAT exam topics. Each podcast covers several MCAT sections with lessons based on review material put out by the AAMC, such as practice tests and question banks. Sam also interviews MCAT tutors and experts who share tips on how premed students can raise their score to get into medical school.
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Alchemergy

Dennis William Hauck

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MODERN CONSCIOUSNESS STUDIES AND ANCIENT WISDOM >>> with author and researcher DENNIS WILLIAM HAUCK ~~~~~ This is a patron-supported NO ADS podcast! ~~~~~
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Welcome to Basics to Brilliance, the podcast created to supplement & bolster your knowledge of Haematology. Featuring a two way, non-didactic conversational-style Q&A between the SpR and SHO, this podcast will be your pocket companion no matter where you are. We aim to cover: - Malignant and non-malignant topics - Science/lab detail - UK guidelines, hallmark trials and how these translate into clinical practice - Future research directions - The whole syllabus for FRCPath part 1 All readily ...
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Opinion Science

Andy Luttrell

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A show about the psychology of opinions, where they come from, and how they change. Interviews with experts and deep dives into areas of research uncover the basic psychology of persuasion, communication, and public opinion. Hosted by social psychologist, Andy Luttrell.
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Tom's SciCast

Tom Kennedy

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Let's explore the universe while pushing the limits of what we know with our imaginations, some speculation, and philosophy. A podcast about all things science. Stay Curious!
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AnesthesiaExam Podcast

David Rosenblum, MD

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David Rosenblum, MD, creator of ABAStageExam.com for the Basic and Applied Exams in Anesthesiology, AnesthesiaExam and the Pediatric Anesthesia Board review (PedsAE.com) discusses Anesthesiology Board Review and Practice Management. Dr. Rosenblum has also published a children's book: Welwyn Ardsley and the Cosmic Ninjas: Preparing your child and yourself for anesthesia and surgery Available at Amazon.com and www.MyKidsSurgery.com
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The Science of Parenting

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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Dealing with toddler meltdowns or an angsty teen who doesn’t want to talk? Our parenting pros from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide real-life solutions based on the latest scientific research. Find the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app and subscribe today. Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation ...
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continu ...
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TAG Data Talk

TAG Data Science & Analytics

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This is TAG Data Talk where we discuss news, trends, and ideas in the world of Data Science and Analytics. TAG Data Talk is hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia's Data Science and Analytics society.
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Welcome to the Cannabis Cultivation and Science podcast, I’m your host, Tad Hussey of KIS Organics. This is the podcast where we discuss the cutting edge of organic growing from a science based perspective and draw in top experts from around the industry to share their wisdom and knowledge. If you want to hear the latest in growing technology and methods, this is the place..
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Eyetrepreneur

Perry Brill and Dr. Raymond Brill

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Eye care professionals and wizards of the eye industry discuss business, innovation, tech, marketing, glasses, contact lenses, clinical info, and hot topics to make businesses thrive in the opportunistic market we operate in. Learn new skills and adopt new ideas to implement in your workplace today to stay 5 years ahead of the competition.
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Tap Talk

Illinois State Water Survey

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Everyone has a role to play in protecting public health. Tap Talk, the Drinking Water in Rural America Podcast, connects professionals across the drinking water community with ideas to extend and enhance our work.
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In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
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Down The Sado Hole

Nathan Sado and Johnny Sado

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A Video Podcast about the strange, the real, and the maybe-real. The Sado Brothers ask the questions you didn’t know you needed to. A detour into the bizarre. The rabbit hole was just too basic. Fall in and question everything!
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Cybercrimeology

Cybercrimeology

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Cybercrimeology is a podcast about cybercrime, its research and its researchers. We talk to top researchers from around the world to learn about different forms of cybercrime and their research. We learn about cybercrime theory, organized crime online, Darknet drug markets, cybercrime awareness and crime prevention, technology-facilitated intimate partner violence and much more. The podcast has been running since November of 2019 and there is still so much to learn. I am happy to have you al ...
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Your cold symptoms cleared up days ago—so why does your voice still feel off? Cold symptoms resolve in 3-7 days. Vocal fold tissue takes 3-4 weeks to fully heal. That 1-3 week gap where you feel fine but your voice isn't ready is where singers cause preventable damage. This episode covers what's actually happening in your vocal folds during a respi…
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In 2016 psychologist Paul Bloom wrote a book titled Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion (a naming decision he still wrestles with). In the book, as in his career and in this Social Science Bites podcast, Bloom deconstructs what is popularly meant by empathy. "Everybody seems to have their own notion," he tells interviewer David Edmond…
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This MCAT Basics podcast covers biological membranes. First, the podcast introduces a few topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, their presence in the cell, and cell-to-cell junctions. Second, it addresses transport through the membrane, including simple diffusion, active vs. passive transport, and transport membrane protei…
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The truck you drive can either protect your margin or quietly drain it, and most pros overestimate how much vehicle they really need. We walk through a practical, field-tested approach to choosing a pool service rig that balances chemical safety, daily ergonomics, and total cost of ownership. From compact cars with hitch carriers to mid-size workho…
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Join Alex in a solo episode as he explores the Scorsese psychological thriller Shutter Island (2010)! Starring Leonard DiCaprio as a troubled US Marshal, the film follows the Marshal’s investigation into the disappearance of a patient at a psychiatric facility and prison for the criminally insane on a desolate, rocky island in the mid-1950s. Howeve…
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It's become increasingly clear that the Turing Test -- determining whether human interlocutors can tell whether a conversation is being carried out by a human or a machine -- is not a good way to think about consciousness. Modern LLMs can mimic human conversation with extraordinary verisimilitude, but most people would not judge them to be consciou…
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Greg Murphy studies the psychology of concepts. How do we use language to understand things, and how do we sort the world into categories? In our conversation, we consider what makes a category, why we love them, and where they steer us wrong. Dr. Murphy released a book on this topic a few years ago: Categories We Live By How We Classify Everyone a…
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Two truths shape modern pool care: the fundamentals haven’t changed, and expectations never stop rising. We dig into why pool service remains resilient through recessions, how green pools trigger vector control action, and why owners treat upkeep like insurance when a basic build can top $130,000. From chemistry that still works to routines that ke…
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Forget the old rule that outdoor pools must live at 7.4 pH. We dig into why cyanuric acid, not pH, is the dominant force behind chlorine strength in the sun, and how reframing your strategy around the FC-to-CYA ratio can reduce algae, cut costs, and protect your surfaces. With insights from industry committee work and modeling, we explain why a 20:…
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Why do trained male singers cut through orchestras effortlessly while you're straining to be heard over a single guitar? The answer isn't talent—it's acoustic physics. In Part 1 of our 5-episode Formant Series, we break down the singer's formant: a learnable concentration of acoustic energy around 3,000 Hz that gives low voices their characteristic…
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One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode. SOURCES: James Choi, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management. Morgan Housel, personal finance author and partner at the Collaborative Fund. RESOURCES: The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a…
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This bonus episode is a quick-fire collection of clinical pearls drawn from across the St Emlyn’s podcast in 2025. Short, practical, and deliberately focused, these are the moments that make you stop and think: “That’s useful — I want that in my head.” There’s minimal commentary and no deep dives. Each clip stands on its own as a clear takeaway, de…
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Margot, Elodie, Barry and Alphonse finally get to meet THE Arthur G Neville in the flesh. Content Warnings: · misophonia · murder · body horror · mentions of: blood, vomit, decomposition, impersonation Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ Directed by April Sumner Executive Producer Alexander J Newall Prod…
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In this episode of Rhizometrx, host Faith is joined by Mason Claude, a self-described "agronomy nerd" and BW Fusion agronomist. They dive deep into why relying solely on yield to evaluate product performance is a mistake that could be costing you money. Together, they challenge the "trend line yield" mindset and offer practical, data-driven methods…
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In this episode of MCAT Basics, we’ll cover Electrochemistry. We start with the role of salt bridges in electrochemical cells and cover the intricacies of cell notation. We’ll also discuss how ions maintain charge balance, the importance of reduction and oxidation potentials, and how these elements come together in galvanic and electrolytic cells. …
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Notes: Julia Prümmer describes her transition from legal psychology into cybersecurity research and how psychological methods shape her approach to cybersecurity training. The discussion explores the role of systematic reviews in mapping what a research field actually knows, rather than relying on highly visible or frequently cited studies. Finding…
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Most pool pros have heard it for years: lower the pH to make chlorine stronger. That’s true in non-stabilized water, but once cyanuric acid enters the picture, the rules change. We sit down with Eric Knight to unpack why the FC-to-CYA ratio, not pH, governs chlorine’s effective strength in outdoor pools—and how that insight can save you time, money…
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Clear water without the constant chlorine chase starts with getting the minerals right. We sat down with Fridge Tweer from PoolRx to unpack how proper sizing, clean filters, and smart booster timing keep mineral levels in the sweet spot so chlorine stays low and algae stays gone. From backyard pools to large commercial bodies of water, we walk thro…
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We’re talking blackout scenarios—how they start, how they spread, and why your phone becomes a very expensive flashlight. Cyberattacks, solar flares, EMP chatter, rolling outages, and the human factor: panic, rumors, and “I saw it on Facebook” survival strategy. We keep it funny, but we get real about what to do first if the lights stay off.…
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Why do singing resolutions fail every January? It's not your discipline—it's the model itself. In this Season 1 finale, we break down the two predictable failure modes of vocal resolutions and introduce a process-based alternative built on compound improvement. Learn why 1% daily gains outperform breakthrough chasing, what your first 30 days should…
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In this episode, we'll break down the intricate processes of nutrient digestion and absorption, from the mechanical and chemical digestion in the stomach to the vital role of the small and large intestines. We'll also discuss the regulatory mechanisms involving hormones and nervous innervation and the essential structures like the liver, gallbladde…
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Some of the hardest moments in emergency medicine aren’t hard because they’re complicated. They’re hard because they’re rare — and when they arrive, you’re relying on things you last thought about a long time ago. This final episode in the Best Bits of 2025 series is the “file it away” collection: rare, high-stakes situations where preparation is l…
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Algae that won’t quit, stains that appear out of nowhere, and chlorine that seems to do less the more you add—if that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We sat down with Fred Squeer of Pool RX to unpack the chemistry hiding beneath clear water: dissolved metals and high cyanuric acid. Together we map a straightforward plan to reduce chlorine use, p…
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Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. SOURC…
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Clear water shouldn’t require a chemistry degree, a mountain of tabs, or weekly emergencies. We sit down with Fred Schweer, VP of Sales at PoolRX, to unpack how a chelated mineral system—copper, silver, and zinc—eliminates algae and frees up chlorine so your pools stay cleaner with less effort and expense. If you’ve battled microalgae, chased phosp…
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January often brings pressure to improve — to fix gaps, sharpen skills, and somehow be better than the year before. Done badly, that drive can become another source of burnout. This third episode in the Best Bits of 2025 series focuses on how improvement actually works in emergency and acute care — and how to do it in a way that is realistic, susta…
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A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It’s an easy narrative to embrace — but is it true? As part of GiveDirectly’s “Pods Fight Poverty” campaign, we revisit a 2017 episode. SOURCES: Jim Andreoni, professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego. Nikos Nikiforakis, professor of…
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Pools don’t fail just from age or weather; they fail when chemistry, circulation, and surface type don’t match. We dig into the real-world differences between vinyl, fiberglass, plaster, and pebble finishes, showing how each material changes your approach to water balance, sanitizer levels, and maintenance. From ground prep that keeps nutgrass from…
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This podcast focuses on the eye. It begins with a brief overview of the eye's anatomy and physiology. The discussion then shifts to rods, cones, and the phototransduction pathway. The final section addresses perception. Key topics include visual field processing, differences between binocular and monocular cues, and feature detection (covering both…
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Margot, Elodie, Barry and Alphonse visit Moldy Pencil Productions in Liverpool, where everything is normal and there are no problems. Content Warnings: · misophonia · missing person · mentions of: blood, decapitation, impersonation Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ Directed by April Sumner Executive Pr…
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This wrap-up gathers reflections and practical tools from this season’s guests, highlighting joys and challenges from newborns to adults. Featuring “Across the Ages” insights, we share bonus answers on common hurdles and go-to strategies from each stage to bring our research-and-reality theme full circle. Support the show Send us an email: parentin…
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In this special Christmas episode of Rhizometrx, Faith and Sean Nettleton (host of CropCast) continue their deep dive into agronomy's "hard pills to swallow." Building on last week's discussion about grid sampling and planting populations, Part 2 tackles even bigger misconceptions. The duo explains why traditional PPM values on a soil test rarely c…
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The calm of a backyard pool and the chaos of a hotel deck look similar from the waterline—but they run on different rules. We pull back the curtain on why commercial water turns volatile under heavy bather load, how chlorine gets consumed faster than you can pour it, and what it really takes to keep guests safe and inspectors satisfied. From oxidat…
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Gavin goofed on the schedule, so we'll see you in 2026! From Mike, Fia, and I, happy holidays! Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donate Fia just published a new paper! Check it out here: https://peerj.com/articles/19346/ Palaeocast Gaming Network video Gavin made about the new some paleontology D&D stuff: https://youtu.be/0n7FfT…
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Fresh plaster only gets one chance to cure right, and most problems start before the first cannonball. We dive straight into the real-world startup decisions that determine whether your pool finishes smooth and stain‑free or inherits permanent issues. With veteran insights from chemical expert Bob Lowry, we compare the big methods—barrel, tradition…
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Everyone says warm-ups are essential. Everyone says they protect your voice. But when we looked at the research, the honest answer surprised us. The injury prevention framing is a recent invention—borrowed from sports medicine, where even that field can't prove warm-ups prevent injury. Meanwhile, the physiological mechanisms we assume are happening…
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In this episode, we focus on the physiology of sound and hearing. We begin by exploring sound-related concepts, including sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the decibel system. Next, we delve into the anatomy and physiology of the ear, providing a clear understanding of how we perceive sound. This material will appear in two of the four MCAT secti…
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Winter pressure doesn’t just affect patient flow. It affects people. This second episode in the Best Bits of 2025 series focuses on the human side of emergency medicine: culture, moral injury, compassion, and the small but meaningful behaviours that help clinicians stay grounded when work is relentless. The clips in this episode are drawn from full…
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Ever wonder why a pool can look fine one week and show stains, rough plaster, or a failing heater the next? The culprit is often low pH—water that turns aggressive, dissolves metals, and etches surfaces long before the damage is obvious. We walk through how acidic water behaves, where metals come from, and why stains show up only after the water hi…
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Time for the holiday message! Rounding off the year with a brief and casual reflection on some issue that doesn't quite rise to the level of a full solo podcast. And hopefully something uplifting. This year, I offer a short apologia for higher education in the liberal arts and sciences, focusing not on the down-to-earth economic/occupational benefi…
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Algae pressure, drifting pH, and vanishing chlorine can make pool care feel like a tug of war. We sat down with renowned chemist and educator Bob Lowry to map out a cleaner, calmer path: use borates the right way, match your CYA to your chlorine needs, and stop fighting the water. The conversation cuts through marketing myths to show why boric acid…
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Emergency medicine strips decision-making back to its essentials when departments are full and time is short. This first episode in the Best Bits of 2025 series brings together some of the most practically useful moments from the St Emlyn’s podcast this year — focusing on how clinicians make good decisions under pressure, when conditions are far fr…
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I almost can't believe that we are wrapping up yet another year on the podcast this month, which has been going strong for 6 years now! And it has been another exciting year in the world of Clin Micro as well with improvements and new assays available for some of our bread and butter tests, but the year also brought about significant developments i…
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All sorts of people have put their mark on Messiah, and it has been a hit for nearly 300 years. How can a single piece of music thrive in so many settings? You could say it’s because Handel really knew how to write a banger. (Part three of “Making Messiah.”) SOURCES: Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University. Jane Glover, classical…
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Crystal-clear water means more than fine micron ratings; it means steady flow, low pressure spikes, and a filter you can actually live with. We dive into the real-world reasons cartridge filters outperform DE and sand for most pools, from massive surface area that keeps PSI stable to a simple cleaning routine that skips the gray dust and regulatory…
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On this show we have espoused the general guiding principal of "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras." Sometimes the hoofbeats actually are those of zebras. But what if sometimes there not even zebras, they're unicorns? On this episode of AMPED, our patient has been bitten by a Jameson's Mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in the world.…
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Horror podcast fans Margot (Anusia Battersby), Elodie (Lowri Ann Davies), Barry (Pip Gladwin) and Alphonse (Ian Hayles) try to track down their missing friend. Content Warnings: · misophonia · missing person · mentions of: blood Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ Directed by April Sumner Executive Produ…
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