Best Wicked Grounds Podcasts (2024)

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Talking with the Engineer About Poetry: L.S. McKee on Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine and a Dept Head PSA 52:16

3M ago52:16

52:16

L.S. McKee joins us in the lab to talk about her new collection of poetry, Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine. Laura and I taught 2.009 together for a few years before she moved down south. Laura was a lecturer in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication Program at MIT before moving on to UGA, Athens, where she is Coordinator for Writing A…

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Ali Nicholl: Decentralised data distribution: sustainability, impact, and resilience for the future of humanity and the environment. 35:29

4M ago35:29

35:29

About the episode: How can businesses share data to enable them to collaborate effectively whilst still retaining control of their data? Ali Nicholl at IOTICS thinks his company has the answer. Guest Name: Ali Nicholl Ali Nicholl is part of IOTICS’ founding team and IOTICS’ Head of Engagement, working across transport, logistics, utilities, the bui…

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Professor Herman Russchenberg: Innovation, Business Strategies, Addressing the Climate Emergency, and the Scientific Perspective! 43:28

6M ago43:28

43:28

About the episode: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US called last year the hottest on record “by far”. During the year we saw many climate-related catastrophes – from large scale fires to unprecedented flooding. And yet, for some, the science of climate change is controversial. Many claim that even climate scientists don’…

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Avive Story, Lock the Quill Office Hours 48:31

8M ago48:31

48:31

Three alumni stop by the lab to tell the story of how they took a class assignment at 2am, developed it into their senior capstone project, and ultimately founded a medical device company that, six years later, received Class III Premarket Approval from the FDA. Avive is the youngest team to receive such a PMA and their founders were selected for t…

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Product Quality Matters with Andrew Gordon-Brooks 28:59

8M ago28:59

28:59

As we increasingly connect our devices and our lives to the online world, product security and quality become ever more important. In this episode Toby is joined by Andrew Gordon-Brooks, COO of Secure Delivery, a firm specialising in providing security improvement programmes for software engineers, product managers and leadership. Andrew is also a …

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Professor Gilbert Strang: A Birthday, Conversation, and Greatest Hits 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

One of my favorite professors, Gilbert Strang, comes by the lab to talk about his time at MIT since 1952. Anyone who knows professor Strang knows him to be one of the best mathematics teachers and a prolific writer with a heart of gold. Professor Strang retired last spring (2023). His last 18.06 lecture was to a packed standing room of students, st…

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Sean Jacob: Tailwinds of transformation: How grounded dreams can teach us valuable lessons 35:14

9M ago35:14

35:14

In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Sean Jacob, whose impressive career spans across multiple sectors, from Defence to Commercial, Aviation to Finance, both in the UK and internationally. With an exceptional ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology, Sean has been the driving force behind numerous succes…

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Faculty and Friends Soundbites: Season One Hot Wash, Season Two Preview, and a Contest 3:30

9M ago3:30

3:30

After President Kornbluth's inauguration, end-of-year projects, finals, commencement, and a long summer break, we've ramped up for a second season. A three minute review of the more frivolous moments of season one, and a quick teaser of the soon-to-be-released season two premiere. Podcast specific: Podcast Instagram: @lockthequill Comments or quest…

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We’re pivoting! News About Wicked Problems 5:07

9M ago5:07

5:07

Toby explains how the podcast will change in the coming months to focus more on business. The past few years have seen more than their fair share of challenges for the business environment. An enormous number of businesses are feeling the squeeze and, as a result, looking for ways to increase capacity, capability, and production. At Wicked Problems…

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2 Arrests Made! 1:22:15

10M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

On Friday October 13th, 2023, after 8.5 long years, arrests have finally been made in the horrific murder of Eric Cates and his loyal and faithful dog Gypsy. 2 people have been charged with murder. The Aniah's Law bond hearing revealed many new details about what happened to Eric & Gypsy and who was involved. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patr…

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Grave Errors 32:39

11M ago32:39

32:39

In 2021, an inmate signed a confession and said he'd lead investigators to Jessica Hamby's remains. As Jessica's dad, Keith, said, while what has happened since is shocking, it's not surprising. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ …

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MIT President Sally Kornbluth, Inauguration Weekend, Grounds Department, and a Presidential Quiz - Ep 12 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

As campus prepares for inaugural events, MIT's 18th President, Dr. Sally Kornbluth, visits the lab to talk with us about her move from Provost at Duke University in Durham NC to President of MIT. We talk about leadership, the early read on campus, and some thoughts about getting the job done. We meet Lock the Quill's newest feet on the street, Dann…

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Professor Sangbae Kim on the Virtual-Physical Divide, Robotic Cheetahs, Physical Intelligence, and Cognitive Bias - Ep 11 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

MIT mechanical engineering professor Sangbae Kim drops by after 2.007 lecture to talk about the virtual / physical divide and his concept of physical intelligence - the seemingly impenetrable category of subconscious physical tasks and motions that carries so much potential for the future of robotics and physical services. We talk about his researc…

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Professor Maria Yang on Design at MIT and Stanford, AI and Design, Sketching, the Morningside Academy for Design, and the Splendor of Acronyms - Ep 10 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

Professor Maria Yang comes to the lab to talk about the early years at MIT and Stanford, and her research in design processes. We also chat about the discipline, and she shares the latest scuttlebutt on the Morningside Academy for Design. We send off another sticker to the March Global Challenge winner, and test Maria's acronym and abbreviation rec…

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Professor Kaitlyn Becker comes home to MIT: Flash Your Punty! Glassblowing, Soft Robotics, Flute, and Dinosaurs - Ep 9 46:54

1+ y ago46:54

46:54

We first met Kait when she was an undergrad with us at MIT, and now she's back home as Professor Becker with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We talk about her experiences with the MIT Glass Lab and Pappalardo Lab, her post-graduate research with Rob Wood at Harvard, and her current projects at MIT. We also chat about music and hatch a pla…

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Red Herrings 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

Red herrings often take investigations off track and we believe that Jessica's case has some significant ones that have impacted progress in the investigation over the last 5 years. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https…

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Death & Deception in the Walker County Jail - Anthony "Tony" Mitchell - Eric Cates' & Gypsy Update 2 2:20:45

1+ y ago2:20:45

2:20:45

Anthony "Tony" Mitchell's tragic death occurred just two weeks after he was incarcerated at the Walker County Alabama Sheriff's Office Jail. Despite his ongoing struggle with addiction, Tony's downward spiral was reportedly exacerbated by the recent passing of his father. By the time a concerned family member called 911 seeking medical help for Ton…

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President Sanjay Sarma heads to Malaysia. Grasp, Thorndike, Dewey, MIT, and a 2.007 Memento - Ep 8 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

We intercepted Sanjay Sarma before he took off for Logan Airport and meet in building 35 to discuss his book, Grasp - the Science Transforming How We Learn, education, and MIT. Professor Sarma recently stepped down as MIT Vice President of Open Learning where he led MIT initiatives, such as MITx, edX, OpenCourseware, the Integrated Learning Initiat…

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Professor Alex Slocum on Timoshenko, The National Bureau of Standards, and MIT - Ep 7 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

55:51

Alex Slocum comes by the lab before we head out to a talk. We chat about mentors, influential professors, and his early days at the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST). Alex takes us on his journey bouncing between MIT and "the Bureau", finally landing in building 35 at MIT. He talks about our sophomore design class, 2.007, a special project at…

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Coincidences or Camouflage 56:37

1+ y ago56:37

56:37

Jeremy’s death and Jessica’s disappearance weren’t the only mysterious events that occurred in the Marion, Winston, Franklin County area, among victims that knew each other, socialized with the same circles of people, and had addiction and other issues in common. In this episode, we review 8 other cases and examine any connections or links to Jerem…

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Lauren Looks for a Job - Internships, Experience, Networks, and Design Consultancies - Ep 6 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

41:00

MIT alumna and friend of the lab, Lauren Hernley, recounts her path to finding a job with a design consultancy, after encountering some speed-bumps along the way. Hear from Lauren and industry leaders about the importance of experience, real skills, and relationships. Plus, our first Lock the Quill Global Challenge winner is announced and Scott and…

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Wicked Webs 57:47

1+ y ago57:47

57:47

The numerous people rumored to have involvement in Jessica's disappearance seem to have been treated as separate theories and some have been mostly ignored. As we discuss some other names that have long been rumored to have played a part in Jessica's disappearance, you'll find that the connections between all these different people are strong. Supp…

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Professor Amos Winter. Lobster Tanks, Roboclams, GEAR Lab, and Gear Heads - Ep5 1:20:27

1+ y ago1:20:27

1:20:27

We have a conversation with Mechanical Engineering Professor Amos Winter and some friends to talk about his experiences at Tufts University and MIT. Professor Winter takes us on an international tour and discusses his projects over the years in underwater vehicles and exploration, his bio-inspired Roboclam work, and a sampling of his current resear…

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Covert Connections 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

We are digging deeper into the connections between the large number of people whose names often surface in Jessica’s case. Some of these people lived in Hamilton, some lived in the Haleyville/Winston County area and some lived in Franklin County in Russellville and Phil Campbell. Generally speaking, these theories seem to have been viewed as separa…

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A Cold Christmas 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

44:14

It's been almost 5 years ago to the day that Jessica Hamby got kicked out of her house and she spent her last holiday season without her family. In this episode you'll learn new information and hear more about the turmoil in her life in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: …

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Dr. Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze and a Cheeky Winner - Ep4 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

Dr. Thorndike-Breeze of the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program at MIT joins us to talk about her journey to MIT, the importance of self-expression in her work, strength and resilience through collaboration and improv, and a few important mentors. The MIT Press book chapter we reference, from Wikipedia @ 20: Stories of an Incomplete Revolution. P…

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Professor Peko Hosoi and the First Sounds from the Lab Winner - Ep3 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

56:27

We sit down with Peko Hosoi, the Neil and Jane Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Join us as Peko talks about her move from west to east to middle to east to west and back to east. She talks about the Kadanov years in Chicago, her first faculty appointment at Harvey Mudd, and her move back to MIT. Plus, we connect with the winne…

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Trouble & Trifling 53:21

1+ y ago53:21

53:21

A friend of Jessica's mom and cousin took the search for Jessica into his own hands and his communications regarding what he knew are quite revealing on many levels including about the ransom demands that were sent to Lynn. As these communications show, things aren't always what they seem. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime…

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Handling Risk with Alex Sidorenko 30:15

2y ago30:15

30:15

Alex is an experienced executive across strategic, investment and operational risks and insurance working within multibillion dollar corporations in Australia, GCC and Europe. Successfully implemented changes to quantitative risk analysis, risk-based decision making and neuroscience. Saved more than $13 million per year in premiums on cargo and PD/…

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Professor Steven Leeb. MIT Stories and Games - Ep2 54:12

2y ago54:12

54:12

Professor Steven Leeb drops by the lab to talk about some key moments as an undergraduate and graduate student at MIT. We find ourselves on the topic of 80s nerd movies, but get back to talking about research and MIT magic. We test Steve's knowledge of department numbers and present the 2022 Big Nut Award. Our first installment of "Sounds from the …

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The Ransom and Q&A Part 2 44:15

2y ago44:15

44:15

Jessica's mom received a ransom demand shortly after Jessica was reported missing. You'll hear the beginning of this story as a prelude of what's to come in the next episode which you won't want to miss and also the 2nd and final part of the Q&A. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime…

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Professor Ellen Roche and an Old Friend - Ep1 58:29

2y ago58:29

58:29

Professor Ellen Roche shares her journey to MIT from Galway, and we talk about her cardio-vascular device design and computational modeling research. Ellen gives the thumbs up to The Cranberries and The Coronas, and you'll hear how she does on a quiz. We'll then give an old friend a call to hear what's going on across the river. Podcast specific: P…

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Ask Anything Part 1 54:07

2y ago54:07

54:07

We answer YOUR questions plus we had a surprise caller to the Q&A line. Through your questions, we discuss some of the finer points in depth and reveal some new details. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tikto…

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Lock the Quill Preview - Ep0 1:20

2y ago1:20

1:20

We're a group of shop nerds at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering Pappalardo Lab - machinists, engineers, scientists, & designers - and are sitting down with (sometimes standing or chasing) colleagues, students, and alumni to share their stories and chitter-chatter about research, life, and the campus scuttlebutt. Podcast specific: Podcast …

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Crooked @ss $h!t 50:49

2y ago50:49

50:49

There's been much contention about Eric Edward's Chevrolet Tahoe and if he was driving it during the hours prior to Jessica Hamby's disappearance. The vehicle was allegedly stolen about a month after Jessica was last seen. We also expose some other members of the Edwards & Cochran family's inconsistent and misleading statements. Support the Show. P…

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Connections 1:04:27

2y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

There's some startling connections between the group of people Jessica was with in Hamilton and the group rumored to be involved in Jeremy Abbott's murder that may indicate that Jessica’s destination and the group of people she was with that night was anything but random. Support the Show. Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https:/…

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Running Scared? 48:31

2y ago48:31

48:31

In the weeks leading up to Jessica's disappearance, friends have described Jessica as scared. A woman named Mary spent a lot of time with Jessica in the week prior to Jessica entering Journey detox. You'll hear a lot from Mary and she will tell us why Jessica wrote that she told her her who killed Jeremy Abbott. There have been many rumors and accu…

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