Best Starship Geek Podcasts (2025)

1
David Shablak & WIlliam Belk The Sim Geeks Podcast 54:39

Play Pause

9d ago54:39

54:39

In this episode Alison, Erin and Marie are joined by David Shablak and William Belk from the Sim Geeks Podcast to delve into their simulation journeys and what makes their story stand out. We explore why failure, fidelity, moulage, and psychological safety are central to their philosophy and how it all began. Key Discussion Points David and Will's …

1
David Rodgers on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Simulation 53:33

2M ago53:33

53:33

Episode Overview In this episode of SimNurseNZ, we sit down with Dr. David Rodgers, Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center at Indiana University’s Regional Academic Health Center. With over 30 years in simulation-based education, Dr. Rodgers shares his insights into the role of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, in healthca…

1
Jane Tyerman and Marian Luctkar-Flude The CAN-Sim Co-Presidents 1:01:32

3M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Jane Tyerman and Marian Luctkar-Flude The CAN-Sim Co-Presidents Season 2. Episode 8 In this episode of SimNurseNZ, we engage with Dr. Jane Tyerman and Dr. Marian Luctkar-Flude, Co-Presidents of the Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation (CAN-Sim). They share their personal journeys into the world of simulation, the inception and grow…

1
Dr. Laura Newhouse on her 2 year Douglas Starship Simulation Programme Fellowship 46:22

5M ago46:22

46:22

Dr. Laura Newhouse on her 2 year Douglas Starship Simulation Programme Fellowship Season 2. Episode 7 Episode Summary: In this episode of SimNurseNZ, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Laura Newhouse, who recently completed her two-year fellowship with the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Newhouse share…

1
Lydia Lofton on Interprofessional Education (IPE) 39:18

6M ago39:18

39:18

SimNurseNZ Interviews Lydia Lofton Season 2. Episode 7 Episode Summary: In this episode of the SimNurseNZ podcast, we’re joined by Lydia Lofton, Associate Director at NHS Elect, to explore her fascinating journey into simulation and its transformative impact on her career. Lydia’s extensive experience in the world of healthcare simulation, coupled …

1
Dr. Carl Horsley on Simulation, Safety Science and Resilience Engineering 48:16

7M ago48:16

48:16

SimNurseNZ Interviews Dr. Carl Horsley Season 2. Episode 6 Episode Summary: In this episode of the SimNurseNZ Podcast, Erin, Alison and Marie had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Carl Horsley, a seasoned ICU specialist at Middlemore Hospital in New Zealand. Carl is an Intensivist working at Middlemore Hospital in New Zealand with a background in …

1
Dr. Traci Wolbrink on Healthcare Simulation Behind a Screen 29:29

8M ago29:29

29:29

Dr. Traci Wolbrink on Healthcare Simulation Behind a Screen Season 2. Episode 5 Dr. Traci Wolbrink is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Intensivist at Boston Children's Hospital in the PICU. Traci co-founded OPENPediatrics alongside Dr. Jeffrey Burns. OPENPediatrics is an innovative online platform, aimed to revo…

1
The Edge Of Sleep Episode 1 “The Whale” 18:11

9M ago18:11

18:11

Troy is back to start covering the new Amazon Prime series The Edge of Sleep. Dave is an insomniac night watchman at Daxalabs with his co-worker Matteo. They head out to go to a party only to find the host and two other party goers dead. This kicks off a battle against sleep and the impending death that will follow. Support the show…

1
Dr. David Gaba, "Simulation is a Technique not a Technology" 40:46

10M ago40:46

40:46

Dr. David Gaba, "Simulation is a Technique not a Technology" Season 2. Episode 4 Dr. David Gaba is coined one of the grandfather’s of Simulation in Healthcare. His astounding career achievements include the creation of the first medical manikin and merging CRM (crisis resource management) from the airline industry into healthcare simulation based e…

1
Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz, Healthcare Simulation, AI in translation, and Human Factors 58:05

11M ago58:05

58:05

Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz on Healthcare Simulation, AI in translation, and Human Factors. Season 2. Episode 3 Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz is an experienced healthcare simulation educator, leader and researcher with expertise in AI applications for clinical education. Dr Jabeen Fayyaz serves as the SimKIDS Medical Director at Sick Kids Hospital in Canada and holds th…

1
Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish, Moulage & Simulated Participants in Healthcare Simulation 44:51

12M ago44:51

44:51

Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish on Moulage and Simulated Participants in Healthcare Simulation Guest Speaker: Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish Season 2. Episode 2 Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish is an Associate Dean and Translational Simulation researcher at Bond University, specialising in healthcare simulation, moulage techniques, and the use of simulated participants…

1
Dr. Todd Chang, Virtual Reality in Healthcare Simulation Research. 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

46:03

Dr. Todd Chang, Virtual Reality in Healthcare Simulation Research. Season 2. Episode 1 Dr. Todd Chang is based at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Todd is the Medical Director at Las Madrinas Simulation Center at CHLA and is a Children’s Emergency Senior Physician. Todd is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University …

1
Ep#5 - Dr Khang Hee Gan & VRR 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

46:14

In this episode Erin Carn-Bennett, Alison Cartwright & Marie Collinson interview Dr Khang Hee Gan. Episode 5 Khang tells us about his career journey to becoming a Paediatric Emergency Consultant in Starship Children’s Hospital and also his journey into simulation. He talks about his experience of being the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme fell…

1
Ep#4 - Trish Wood & Dr Gabrielle Nuthall. Who is DSSP and how did we get to where we are now? 45:55

2+ y ago45:55

45:55

G+T Who is DSSP and how did we get to where we are now? Episode 4 This episode of Sim Nurse NZ focuses on the history of and current status of the clinical simulation team that is the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme. (DSSP) Erin Carn-Bennett, Marie Collinson & Alison Cartwright interview Trish Wood (Operations Manager of DSSP) & Dr Nuthall (S…

1
Ep#3 The pivot of simulation based education 23:51

2+ y ago23:51

23:51

The pivot of simulation based education. Episode 3 In this episode we take some time to share stories and reflect on how we all had to pivot in our clinical simulation based education roles in 2021. How and why did we do this? It is still relevant today as we all struggle to continue to prioritise education in the current healthcare climate. We tal…

1
Ep# 2 - Dr Peter Weinstock gets asked the big questions by SimNurseNZ 43:52

2+ y ago43:52

43:52

In this episode we are incredibly lucky to interview one of the international “gurus of simulation” Dr Peter Weinstock. Episode 2 Dr Weinstock is the Executive Program Director, Immersive Design Systems (formally SIMPeds); Anesthesia Endowed Chair in Pediatric Simulation; Senior Associate, Critical Care Medicine & Associate Professor, Harvard Medic…

1
Ep# 1 - SimZones by Roussin & Weinstock (2017) Journal club & who are is SimNurseNZ? 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

42:28

SimZones by Roussin & Weinstock (2017) Journal club & who are is SimNurseNZ? Episode 1 In this episode you will get to know the “ultimate tripod” of healthcare simulation nurse educators from the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme. They are: Erin Carn-Bennett, Marie Collinson & Alison Cartwright. What are our backgrounds? Who used to be a volunt…

1
The Sandman Episode 11 “Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope” 32:49

2+ y ago32:49

32:49

In an afterword for the season, we get two stories. One about a cat wishing to be the dominate species, the other about Calliope being trapped in the same way Dream was. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 10 “Lost Hearts” 24:23

2+ y ago24:23

24:23

In what feels like a season finale, All our main players come together. Rose, Jed, Corinthian, Desire, Dream and Unity. Let's see how this plays out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 9 “Collectors” 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

23:58

Dream finds Lyta and Hector, Rose finds Jed, and Fun Land finds things are not as fun as he may have thought. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 10 “My Moon, My Man” 13:04

2+ y ago13:04

13:04

It is the finale of Cyberpunk Edgerunners. David attempts to save Lucy and Arasaka calls in some help. Let's find out how this ends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 9 “Humanity” 11:49

2+ y ago11:49

11:49

With just one episode to go after this, we gear up for the finale. David gets in the exoskeleton and all hell breaks lose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 8 “Playing House” 24:57

2+ y ago24:57

24:57

Rose goes on a dream walk to try to find Jed and Morpheus joins her to try to find Gault. The Corinthian gets closer to his goals and everything is tied together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Love, Death & Robots Episode 6 "When The Yogurt Took Over" 6:59

2+ y ago6:59

6:59

Yogurt becomes sentient and tries to help the human race. It doesn't go well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 8 “Stay” 10:44

2+ y ago10:44

10:44

David and Lucy have an argument following David killing an innocent woman. Kiwi teams up with Faraday to trap Lucy and use her to get the Tanaka Data. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 7 “The Doll’s House” 24:06

2+ y ago24:06

24:06

We meet Rose Walker, the New Vortex. What's a Vortex? Hell if I know, but it's dangerous to Dream. Corinthian meets some fans and Dream tries to track down some missing nightmares. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 7 “Stronger” 13:11

3y ago13:11

13:11

David and Lucy bond over how Lucy was raised while David goes on a rescue mission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 6 “Girl on Fire” 17:46

3y ago17:46

17:46

We see the effects that Cyberpsychosis can have on an Edgerunner and we wind up saying goodbye to two more characters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 6 “The Sound of Her Wings” 22:28

3y ago22:28

22:28

Dream meets up with Death and they go through a day in the life of Death. Dream then meets Hob Gadling and the two share a journey together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 5 "All Eyez On Me" 12:22

3y ago12:22

12:22

The crew figure out a plan to get to Tanaka and things do not go as planned. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 4 “Lucky You” 17:12

3y ago17:12

17:12

Out of nowhere, we are down one edgerunner. David and Lucy work out their issues and David gets some training in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 3 “Smooth Criminal” 14:53

3y ago14:53

14:53

David joins the Edgerunners, Maine, Dorio, Rebecca, Lucy, Pilar and Kiwi. We learn who is paying the Edgerunners for jobs against Arasaka and David makes a choice about his future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 5 “24/7” 28:41

3y ago28:41

28:41

Morpheus gets his powers back, but not before John shows just how wrong you can use the dream lords powers. We meet a bunch of doomed diner patrons who all have the misfortune of walking in to John's game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the show…

1
Love, Death & Robots Episode 5 "Sucker of Souls" 13:42

3y ago13:42

13:42

Dr. Wehunt and his grad student Simon are on the hunt for Dracula's tomb. They bring along some muscle, Flynn, Gary and Micky, and they find exactly what they are looking for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 2 “Like a Boy” 15:12

3y ago15:12

15:12

David gets chromed up and meets Lucy, a Edgerunner who he is instantly drawn to. He soon finds out just how much a toll the new tech will take on him and goes for a braindance along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Love, Death & Robots Episode 4 "Suits" 16:05

3y ago16:05

16:05

Hank and his wife Beth are just trying to keep their farm going when a breach in the fence causes all hell to break loose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 1 “Let You Down” 20:33

3y ago20:33

20:33

David Martinez is a poor man trying to make it in a rich mans paradise. He resorts to black market tech instead of paying for licensed tech. After the death of his mother, he must now find a way to make it on his own. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the show…

1
The Sandman Episode 4 “A Hope in Hell” 21:22

3y ago21:22

21:22

Dream and Matthew visit hell, it's nice, but the people seem a bit upset. John takes a ride with a woman named Rosemary and gives out way to much info on himself. The helm is finally back with Dream and it's on to the Ruby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the show…

1
Love, Death & Robots Episode 3 "The Witness" 14:12

3y ago14:12

14:12

The woman is just sitting at home getting ready for her job as a hot ass exotic dancer when she witnesses a murder. Problem is, the Man just murdered her. And let the chase ensue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 3 “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” 23:03

3y ago23:03

23:03

The Sandman gets his sand back, We help Johanna Constantine out of a bind and John finishes his family reunion with Ethel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
Love, Death & Robots Episode 2 "Three Robots" 13:14

3y ago13:14

13:14

Three robots, K-VRC, XBOT 4000 and 11-45-G take a vacation to see items that humans used to use before they went extinct. It's a more comical episode of Love, Death and Robots, but one that is still entertaining. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the show…

1
The Sandman Episode 2 “Imperfect Hosts” 23:44

3y ago23:44

23:44

In episode 2 of the Netflix Series "The Sandman" Dream has to make a sacrifice but learns where to find his tools. Corinthians meets with Ethel, and then Ethel meets with her son Jon. We have a clear direction on where we are going next, and it's looking wild. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messag…

1
Love, Death & Robots Episode 1 "Sonnie's Edge" 16:34

3y ago16:34

16:34

In the first episode of Netflix's Series Love, Death & Robots, we get Sonnie's Edge. Sonnie's Edge is a story about one woman overcoming the events of her past, by killing creatures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
The Sandman Episode 1 “Sleep of the Just” 28:15

3y ago28:15

28:15

Episode 1 of the Netflix series The Sandman gives us a ton of info and sets things in motion for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starship-geek/messageSupport the showBy Starship Geek

1
BNR - Episode 298! "almost there..." 2:06:49

4+ y ago2:06:49

2:06:49

Bodybuilding Nerds, UNITE! Brought to you by 2 guys talking bodybuilding and the wizards over at BestBarEver.com, Forg3dNutrition.com, Scott Stevenson’s “Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach”, HGHPower, PureRawz.co, and M4b.IS! Episode 298 is approaching the new dawn. This week on Bodybuilding Nerds Radio; Supplement Reviews! Chiro-Corner! Training Partn…

1
BNR Music! Westworldly 1:09

4+ y ago1:09

1:09

Song written by Ramin Djawadi, Westworld theme song from HBO's Westworld, but Veejified....Guitar chaos wielded by Vijay Puri.Gear -> Galoppin' Chicken Sausage Fingers -> purple Jackson Dk Arch-top JS32 -> Marshall JMP-1 -> ART MultiVerb-> Avery Amps 2204 Marshall clone -> Yeti Mic -> GarageBand -> music?…

1
BNR Music! Steeds Of Mummu 2:13

4+ y ago2:13

2:13

Try NOT to tap your feet with beats so gravel stompin', you're gonna wanna slap yo' Mama! Original piece by Vijay Puri and inspired by Dolly Parton. She's great.Recorded with: Fingers blessed by the steeds of Mummu, -> Yamaha cg122ms Classical Guitar -> Yeti Mic -> Garage Band -> music?By Vijay Puri Scott McNally

1
BNR Music! EVH Jam- Larry Lou's Lullaby 2:04

4+ y ago2:04

2:04

Inspired by EVH and my little returned Febe, guised as Little Larry Lou. Sleep to your lullaby my lovely babe.Gear Used: Fingers of HGH and RH Negative Nephilim DNA -> Squier Contemporary Active Strat -> Boss SD-1 -> Marshall MA50H -> Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1936 -> Loud NoisesRecorded: Yeti mic -> GarageBand…

1
BNR MUSIC! - Love Bites - Veej And Friends 3:20

5y ago3:20

3:20

Cover of Def Leppard's "Love Bites", backing track provided by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZrfG1_D-Tc GuitarBass on Youtube, guitars provided by the molten fingertips of Vijay Puri.Gear Used: Trusty Fender American Stratocaster w/Seymour Duncan JB at bridge, and blue of pearl, Ada MP-1 aka "the 80's MACHINE", ART Multiverb aka "also the 80's M…

1
BNR MUSIC!! Febe's Last Dash 1:52

5y ago1:52

1:52

Song for Febe. Stay in the light and wait for me, darling.By: Vijay PuriEquipment: ADA MP-1 , Marshall Jcm 800, Marshall 1936 cab, Visual Sound H2O, Ibanez rg2550e, Yeti mic, GarageBand, fingertips blessed by the 6-String Nephilim, forged in the heart of Orion's Belt...By Vijay Puri Scott McNally