Best Sam Davey Podcasts (2025)

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Episode LVIII (Big A!) 1:56:39

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It's the fifty-eighth epic installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're singing, "Ahhh, Big A! Big A, Big A, Big A!" That's right, it's an entire episode dedicated to the legendary "Big A" Andrew Gold of Satellite Radio, podcasting, and photography fame! Listen in as we hear the origin story of Large Andrew as discussed by Dave and …

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Global Insights on University Commercialization with Todd Davey and Medisa Focic 1:29:56

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Few studies have explored the global state of university intellectual property commercialization as deeply as this brief, Unlocking University IP: Global Insights into Commercialization Challenges and Opportunities. In this episode, we take a close look at that landmark UIIN Insights Brief with its lead authors, Dr. Todd Davey and Medisa Focic, to …

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Building a Model for Non-Dilutive Funding Success with Sam Tetlow 56:58

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Few people bridge the worlds of engineering, venture capital, and biotech entrepreneurship the way Sam Tetlow does. After early years at General Electric and a successful run in venture capital, Sam founded The Grant Engine out of frustration with a broken system with too many brilliant innovators failing to secure the funding they needed to move l…

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Episode LVII (Why Do Earl & Dave Keep F*cking Up?!) 2:05:25

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It's the epic 57th episode of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking at Earl and Dave's f---ups following a Ron & Fez show road trip to Washington, D.C., USA! What is wrong with Earl and how did he keep screwing up things like a B.B. King interview, PAD Data, and more?! And what did Dave fowl up while also attempting to throw Earl un…

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Innovation Needs Connection: Finding the Human Side of Tech Transfer with Joe Runge 42:46

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It’s often the connections between people that keep innovation burning bright. My guest today is Joe Runge. He’s spent more than two decades exploring that truth from several angles, including as a practicing patent lawyer, published scientist, educator, and veteran of the innovation economy. Joe holds the rare distinction of being the only student…

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Accelerating Startups with Michael Lyon 34:11

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Some people talk about innovation. Others live it. Michael Lyon has built a career that bridges worlds most of us only dream about, from helping launch the first space tourists to diving miles beneath the ocean surface, and now mentoring the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. A Harvard Law graduate with experience spanning government, finance, …

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Episode LVI (Dave Poets Society) 1:57:28

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It's the epic 56th installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we talk about Dave's not-so-legendary high school literary career as discussed on Ron & Fez back in the day! Enjoy Dave and Robert as they drive down the New Jersey Turnpike and review Dave's poetry and prose! OUCH! It writing so bad it makes Shakespeare shit, Hemingway heave…

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Driving Vision Forward: Inside the Foundation Fighting Blindness with CEO Jason Menzo 48:09

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Fighting blindness requires science, strategy, and a great deal of heart. Today’s guest is Jason Menzo, CEO of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s largest private funder of retinal disease research. Since assuming the role in 2022, after serving as President and COO, Jason has helped raise nearly a billion dollars and is backing over 100…

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From Ideas to Impact: Kentucky’s Statewide Commercialization Approach with Kayla Meisner 1:06:17

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Not every university has the resources to build and maintain a Tech Transfer office, and for many smaller institutions, that has long meant sitting on the sidelines. In Kentucky, leaders decided to try something different. Instead of each campus building its own program from scratch, they pooled efforts into a single statewide network. That collabo…

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The Price of Patents: How New Tax Proposals Could Transform IP Strategy with Erin Daly 26:05

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A proposed shift in U.S. patent policy is sparking debate about the future of intellectual property. The idea on the table is a value-based tax that would replace, or sit on top of, the USPTO’s traditional flat-fee system. Instead of paying predictable maintenance fees, patent owners could face annual charges tied to the assessed value of their inv…

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Episode LV (The Notorious Sopranos Tattoo) 2:54:01

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It's the 55th epic installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as Dave is on Kill Tony! Well, Dave's infamous Sopranos tattoo as the artist who did the tat, Rob White, was on Kill Tony discussing this legendary moment in Ron & Fez and tattoo history! We start with that clip and then go right into the show! We discuss Chris "Pepper" Stanley'…

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The AUTM Better World Project Revisited: An Updated Look at Technology Transfer's Global Impact 43:47

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How do discoveries in a university lab make their way into everyday life? That question sits at the heart of AUTM’s Better World Project. When it first launched almost 20 years ago, it was just a small booklet with a handful of stories. Today, it’s grown into a global showcase with more than 600 examples of how technology transfer changes lives. In…

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Research Integrity and the High Stakes for Technology Transfer with Michael R. Samardzija 37:22

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Most people hear the phrase “research misconduct” and think it’s an issue reserved for academia. But the truth is, it can rock the entire innovation ecosystem. One altered image in a dissertation might sound small, but it can snowball into collapsed companies, hundreds of millions in losses, and a deep erosion of trust in science itself. Joining me…

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Episode LIV (Radio, Weddings & Religion) 2:00:29

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It's the epic new 54th installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we have a fun show that covers Opie's wedding and religion and punching each other in the face! In other words...this episode has it all! Ron & Fez, Opie & Anthony, E-Rock, Sam Roberts, and more are discussed! Plus, videos of Dave at Erik and Sam's weddings bringing the c…

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Inside the USPTO: Dr. Julie Burke on Culture, Quality, and Reform 1:14:11

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What does it take to safeguard innovation while making sure the patent system truly serves inventors and society? That’s the heart of today’s conversation, and few people are better positioned to answer than Dr. Julie Burke. Today, she brings a unique perspective to the world of intellectual property and patent prosecution. Dr. Burke spent more tha…

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The Landmark Cases That Shaped Biotech Patents with Jorge Goldstein 1:21:57

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Biotechnology law has evolved from a niche specialty into one of the most complex and debated areas of intellectual property, and Dr. Jorge Goldstein has been at the center of that journey. A founding partner of Stern, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, Jorge has spent more than four decades helping define the legal boundaries of the life sciences while wor…

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Episode LIII (Fez Vs. Dave In The Silence Of The Lambs Bet) 1:43:16

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It's the epic 53rd installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking at Fez Vs. Dave in a Ron & Fez Trivia Challenge and the loser has to tuck the you-know-what between his legs and dance to "Goodbye Horses" on video a la Buffalo Bill in The Silence Of The Lambs! Play along with Fez and Dave and see how you do in the competition!…

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Seismic Shifts: The Future of Tech Transfer Amidst Crisis and Uncertainty with Jodie Richardson 48:54

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Federal funding shakeups and new cost caps are hitting Tech Transfer offices from multiple angles. Jodie Richardson, Director of Customer Success at TechPipeline and Chair of AUTM’s Annual Meeting Planning Committee, has been right in the middle of these conversations. With a background in strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and compli…

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Episode LII (Milk & Fezzy's) 1:47:12

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It's the 52nd epic installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking back at when Fez and Dave battled over the movie Milk on the Ron & Fez show! Why did this topic spawn such passion from Fez and Dave? Does anyone even remember this movie? Were there other underlying issues between Fez and Dave that Milk simply brought up? It's …

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Patents, Peer Review, and Policy: What Congress Needs to Understand Now with Kate Zernike 34:30

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America's leadership in global innovation depends on the critical link between federal policy and scientific funding. Cuts to research budgets, restrictions on international visas, and the rollback of diversity programs are converging to create uncertainty that threaten labs, universities, and communities that depend on them. What happens in the ne…

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How McGill’s Innovation Fund Turns Research Into Real-World Impact with Junji Nishihata 23:39

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The McGill Innovation Fund was created to fill a big gap in early-stage research funding and help promising ideas make the leap from the lab into the real world. In this episode, Senior Communications Advisor Junji Nishihata shares the story of how the fund came about in 2021, just as McGill University was marking its 200th anniversary, and why it’…

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WARF at 100: Shaping Science, Society, and the Next Generation of Innovation 42:37

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The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF, was created 100 years ago. It was a daring idea to turn scientific discoveries into real-world applications. Today marks the 100th anniversary. Since 1925, WARF has played a pioneering role in encouraging innovation, supporting scientific discovery, and ensuring that research at the University of W…

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Episode LI (Gone, Davey, Gone) 2:55:46

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It's a visceral and intense 51st installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking at Dave officially leaving Ron & Fez and the first episode upon his departure! Controversy! Chaos! Comedy! It's a big-time, fired-up episode not for the faint of heart with plenty of backstage stories and behind-the-scenes truth bombs! Get ready fo…

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Supporting Startups For Ocean Health And Coastal Resilience With Millicent Pitts 50:29

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The blue economy is rapidly evolving. There’s a growing demand for innovation that’s both sustainable and scalable. Leading this work is Millicent Pitts, CEO and Executive Director of Ocean Exchange. Over the last ten years, she has helped the organization identify and support cutting-edge solutions that protect ocean health and strengthen coastal …

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Rewriting the Rules of Disability and Work with Dr. Kirk Adams 43:05

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Clarity can come from lived experience, and Dr. Kirk Adams brings that clarity into every conversation about inclusion. After losing his vision at age five, he began a journey that would shape his life, and the lives of countless others. What started as a personal challenge became a lifelong mission to him. He wanted to create a world where people …

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Designing for the Edge: Rethinking Inclusion in a Digital World with Dr. Jutta Treviranus 38:50

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This month we are honoring the history, achievements, culture, and ongoing advocacy of people with disabilities. This is our third episode celebrating Disability Pride Month. Today, we're privileged to speak with Dr. Jutta Treviranus, a true pioneer in inclusive design. As the director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) at OCAD Universi…

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Episode L (The Legend of Beanie Mac) 2:23:40

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It's the epic 50th installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking at the one-and-only time Dave's mom, Beanie, was live in a radio studio while visiting Dave on the Ron & Fez show! Listen to Beanie as she talks to Ron and Fez about Dave as a kid...and hear some origin stories of Beanie & Barry Manilow, Dave running away, and m…

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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: A Global Symbol of Inclusion with Paul White 32:01

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In honor of Disability Pride Month, I'd like to talk about a simple image that's quietly making a big difference around the globe. You might've seen it, a sunflower printed on a lanyard or pinned to someone's jacket, but maybe you weren't exactly sure what it meant. Well, that little sunflower is a lifeline, a subtle sign helping millions of people…

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The Power Behind Evolutionary Change Featuring Dr. Geerat Vermeij 36:04

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Have you ever tried to picture the natural world without relying on sight? It’s a wild thought, but for Dr. Geerat J. Vermeij, it’s just how he experiences life. Blind since the age of three, Dr. Vermeij built an extraordinary career as an evolutionary biologist. He’s a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, a celebrated author, and Professor Emeritus of Earth…

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Episode XLIX (No Jack City) 3:30:37

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It's the epic 49th installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking at wild and weird times during Lent where the Ron & Fez gang gives up stuff...especially Dave...who sacrifices jacking for 40 days! Can Dave do it? And what did Ron, Fez, Earl, and interns give up? Controversy and fun are abundant in this excellent episode! Enjo…

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Doug Moe on WARF, Warfarin, and the Power of University Research 37:03

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What if one of the most important medical breakthroughs of the 20th century began with a dead cow and a desperate young farmer? That’s exactly what happened in 1933, when 21-year-old Ed Carlson arrived in Madison, Wisconsin, carrying a bucket of blood and a mystery that would eventually lead to the discovery of warfarin. This unlikely starting poin…

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Green by Design: Integrating Sustainability into Innovation Strategy with Josh Dorfman 35:51

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What happens when climate innovation isn’t just a buzzword but a blueprint for real change? In this episode, we explore how climate-focused technologies are being developed, commercialized, and scaled in ways that go far beyond traditional models. My guest, Josh Dorfman, brings a rare mix of experience in both business and policy, with a track reco…

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Episode XLVIII (What If...? Volume 2) 3:00:01

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It's the 48th epic installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we have a fresh, controversial, and entertaining episode where we're asking What If...? Join Dave and Bobby Tamburro as they explore topics including Ron & Fez, Opie & Anthony, Earl and Lilly, Jim Norton and Fez, Pepper, Sam Roberts, and much more! With fun audio and hot take…

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Transforming Tech Transfer with AI-Driven Insight with Steven Lehmann and Ashish Uppala 35:16

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What if universities had a smarter way to surface the innovation already happening across their campuses? In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Lehmann, Managing Director of Stargaze at Portal Innovations, and Ashish Uppala, Head of Engineering and Product for Stargaze. Steven brings over a decade of experience in venture building and university in…

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Navigating Software, AI, and Open Source in Tech Transfer: A Conversation with Dan Dardani 38:25

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The world of software innovation is evolving faster than ever, and Tech Transfer professionals are being asked to make critical decisions around open source, copyright, patents, and AI. In this episode, we take a deep dive into this complex landscape with Dan Dardani, Director of Physical Sciences and Digital Innovations Licensing and Corporate All…

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Episode XLVII (Earl & The Ticket Controversy) 3:04:17

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It's the epic 47th installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're going prequel-style and looking this insane scandal of Earl Douglas screwing up the tickets for Ron & Fez's Big Ass Bash! Join Dave and Bobby Tamburro as they discuss Earl and his insanity...plus, Al Dukes, Don Wickland, Bobo, Mikeyboy, Hard Rock Johnny, weirdness, figh…

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Unlocking Innovation with AI-Powered IP Tools featuring Dr. Marcia Chang 38:01

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AI is no longer just a concept in IP. It’s part of how teams work, make decisions and create value. In this episode I talk to Dr. Marcia Chang, VP of IP Operations and Client Success at Tradespace. Dr. Chang has over 20 years of experience in IP strategy, operations and commercialization and has a unique blend of engineering and legal expertise. Sh…

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Dividing the Equity Pie: Biotech Startup Realities with Dr. Jahanara Ali 28:31

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When you start a biotech company, equity isn't just a line on a spreadsheet. It can literally determine who gets to keep pursuing their dream and who has to step aside. In this episode, we're digging into equity distribution, an aspect of launching a startup that's easy to overlook but critically important. It shapes whose ideas ultimately make it …

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Episode XLVI (The Midnight Rider Vs. East Side Dave at the Big Ass Bash) 4:09:13

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It's the epic 46th installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're looking back with legendary audio of the Midnight Rider Vs. "East Side" Dave at Ron & Fez's Big Ass Bash! A mixture of WrestleMania and The Last Waltz, this all-time Ron & Fez live event took place at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square in New York City and features Ron,…

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Helping Universities Navigate Europe’s New Patent Landscape with Dr. Rose Hughes 38:05

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When cutting‑edge science collides with the realities of commercialization, tech transfer stops being paperwork and starts shaping the future of innovation. That intersection is exactly where European patent attorney and IPKat writer Rose Hughes has built her career, and today she’s here to break down what the latest headline decisions mean for any…

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Episode XLV (Fez, Earl & Dave Vs. Mikey D: The Ticket Scandal) 2:25:46

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It's the 45th epic installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're breaking down a big-time scandal from the Ron & Fez show where Mikey D causes controversy over Poison tickets! Earl is accused of not doing his job! Fez weighs in! Dave gets nuts! And Mikey D is put in the cross-hairs! Tons of fun behind-the-scenes stories plus a puppet…

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CRISPR Breakthroughs in Tuberculosis and Tech Transfer with Dr. Valwynne Faulkner 15:21

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This episode will illustrate how scientific research and tech commercialization can create a powerful impact. I'm excited to have Dr. Valwynne Faulkner on the show today. She is a postdoctoral researcher at the Francis Crick Institute and a LifeArc Knowledge Transfer Innovations Fellow. Her fascinating work spans cutting-edge molecular biology rese…

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The Future of Tech Transfer: Navigating Chaotic Innovation with Nick Webb 32:16

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Innovation isn’t just evolving—it’s accelerating, fragmenting, and reshaping everything in its path. In this episode, we dive into what that means for the world of technology transfer, where traditional systems are being pushed to adapt or risk falling behind. If you’ve ever wondered how Tech Transfer Offices can keep up with the chaos of rapid inn…

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Episode XLIV (The Infamous Kong Off - Part 2) 2:13:51

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It's the 44th epic and spectacular installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we continue looking at Special Delivery starring Sam & Dave and their one-and-only live event- The Kong Off! Did Sam Roberts and "East Side" Dave McDonald get out of the venue alive? Who else threatened them? What other controversies arose? Enjoy the conclusio…

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Episode XLIII (The Infamous Kong Off - Part 1) 2:13:38

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It's the 43rd epic and awesome installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite and today we're looking at the infamous event of Special Delivery starring Sam & Dave and their one-and-only live event! Experience the thrills and insane behind-the-scenes stories featuring moonshine, The Simpsons, radio rivalries, the KKK, and much, much more! Enjo…

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Turning Worms Into Medicine: Dr. Andrea Choe on Innovation, Impact, and Tech Transfer 23:40

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Could worms be the missing piece to treating allergies and autoimmune diseases? That’s the exciting idea that’s driving today’s guest, Dr. Andrea Choe, a scientist, doctor and biotech founder on a mission to change the way we think about human health. Dr. Andrea Choe is the CEO and co-founder of Holoclara, a biotech company that’s changing how we t…

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STEM in Action: How Project Lead The Way Is Changing Lives 40:21

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What if STEM education wasn’t just about formulas and lab reports—but about solving real problems, transforming lives, and reshaping entire communities? In this episode, we’re talking about how hands-on, project-based STEM education is making that vision a reality through Project Lead The Way, a nonprofit that’s helping millions of students across …

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Episode XLII (Drunk Times On Ron & Fez) 3:46:26

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It's the epic 42nd installment of Davey Mac's Tales From The Satellite as we're talking about the classic episode where Dave and Anthony Cumia (from Opie & Anthony) showed up on Ron & Fez after a nice full day of drinking! What craziness started this adventure? What incidents took place at the bar? What happened on Ron & Fez when Dave and Anthony (…

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AI, Diversity, and IP Policy: Navigating the Future with Former USPTO Director Kathi Vidal 37:31

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I'm thrilled to welcome Kathi Vidal to the show today. Kathi has been at the forefront of IP policy, working to expand patent accessibility, and tackle some of innovation’s most pressing issues. As the former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Kathi has spearheaded significant …

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Physics, Persistence, and the Nobel Prize: A Conversation with Dr. Anne L’Huillier 16:11

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There aren’t many people in the world who can say they’ve changed the way we understand time itself, but today’s guest is one of them. In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Anne L’Huillier, professor of atomic physics at Lund University and recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics. She’s one of only five women in history to receive the No…