Best Girls Guide To The Galaxy Podcasts (2024)

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EP 138: Treezer Michelle Atieno, The Importance of Health and Science Communication 51:39

3d ago51:39

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Science communication, especially in health, is crucial for fostering informed and resilient communities in Africa, where public health challenges are prevalent. In our upcoming episode, Treezer Michelle Atieno, a health and science journalist from Kenya will be joining us. Treezer is also our show producer and will talk about her experience in sci…

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Sonic the Hedgehog - Chili Weiner Bros vs Niall(s) Per Audra 1:35:44

7d ago1:35:44

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If you leave a Gate open on a public nature trail, that is NO GOOD! We Leap into the totally radical and 90s-chic world of Sonic the Hedgehog. It's all games and laughs in this nostalgic race through the world of 2D platformers, critters with guns and DeviantArt. But it's all about the rainbow of animals, an evil mechanist and the dream to dare to …

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Cast Interviews - Chris Ragain: A Life Through Fandom 44:18

14d ago44:18

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Chris Ragain is a Gateleapers day-one original, a talented musician, and a really good friend. Chris shares his early fandom obsessions, including one pretty major franchise we've not yet made a game show about. We chat about his relationship with the more social aspects of fandom, as well as an all too familiar cycle when it comes to PC Gaming. pa…

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EP 137: Nthabiseng Dhlamini, From Human Genetics to Sustainable Forestry 26:27

17d ago26:27

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Can forests be the salvation for our planet's future? Join us as we explore the dynamic intersection of genetics and sustainable forestry with our guest today, Nthabiseng Dhlamini, a Tree Breeder from South Africa. In our first ever video episode, we take a deep dive into the vital role forests play in our ecological balance and the pressing need f…

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My Hero Academia - All Mighty Then vs My Hero Drinkipedia 1:25:02

21d ago1:25:02

1:25:02

"My Quirk is Leap, and I can Leap over tall buildings." And my Quirk is Gate, so please close me after use. We leap into the universe of My Hero Academia, our 2nd adventure into the world of anime. Join us for games and laughs in a quirky world of heroes, villains and friendship. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Drew Shulman were joi…

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Middle Earth 2: The Hobbit - Bae's Horn vs Hobbit Holes 1:40:05

1M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

"Gandalf, I've never gone beyond my garden gate, let alone leaped over it!" We leap back into J.R.R Tolkien's Middle Earth, this time for some Hobbit-based merriment, fun and games. So grab a pipe, sit back by the hearth, and enjoy our (let's be honest) expected journey. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Jenn Ragain are joined by auth…

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Cast Interviews - Aaron Randolph: A Life Through Fandom 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Aaron Randolph is an author (Thane), podcaster (BFYTW) and of course a fellow Gamesmaster - And this is his life through fandom! Aaron shares some early obsessions of game shows, mysteries and video games. But also how he's found community through fandom, made connections with others, and how various fandoms have influenced the work he does now. Pl…

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Anne Chisa, Official Launch of Root of Science Media 4:48

2M ago4:48

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The Root of the Science Media is here! Yes! We have officially transitioned to multimedia science content production and dissemination. This episode is a celebration of our achievements and call to fellow African science communicators seeking a stage to showcase their passion. With a suite of new content formats — from newsletters to visual storyte…

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The Muppets - Wocka Wocka Flocka vs Girls Gonzo Wild 1:44:18

2M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

Why are there so many, gates to leap over? We leap into Jim Henson's chaotic, meta, felt-based world. For a series of games and challenges in the world of The Muppets. It's time to play the creative commons music and light our three studio lights, as we get ready for a Muppet quiz tonight. Cast member regulars Audra Stephenson and Chris Ragain were…

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90s Music - Floyd's Barbershop vs Good Night Romeo 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Open The Gate by No Doubt plays It's our first ever music fandom episode! And like many others in the music fandom, we've decided to sort our music by decade. So welcome to 90s Music Gateleapers, pour yourself a Crystal Pepsi, try not to have a cow, and enjoy our leap into a fandom that's literally so last century. Cast member regulars Audra Stephe…

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EP 136: Jenalea Rajab,Championing Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion in AI 27:11

3M ago27:11

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In today's episode, our guest Jenalea Rajab from Lelapa AI talks about her work in reshaping the landscape of natural language processing but and championing the cause of underrepresented languages. Jenalea's transition from the field of electrical engineering to AI innovation is as intriguing as it is inspiring, offering invaluable lessons in how …

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Adventure Time - Bubblegum Princesses vs A Couple of Gööntz 1:34:30

3M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

We'll be ignoring the Gate Guardian, we're too mathematical! Join us as we leap into the surreal and wholesome (yet terrifying) world of Adventure Time, the Cartoon Network show that defined much of the 2010s. Ooo, we're so excited for you to hear this one. Our friend Alex makes her Gateleapers debut, alongside Audra, Jason and Drew for some classi…

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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Deep THOTs vs The Petunias 1:41:12

3M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

The Gateleapers leaped into the sky, much in the same way that bricks don't. Join us as we leap into the iconic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, for a series of games and challenges in Douglas Adams' world of philosophy, space exploration and whales. It's a star-studded cast lineup for this adventure, as Audra and I were joined by Drew Shulman of …

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Fandom Flashback - February 2024 1:14:21

4M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Due to some technical difficulties, we finally lost an episode of Gateleapers. It was bound to happen one day, and it just adds to the mystique of our canon. "Release the Star Wars Prequels episode!" is what they'll be saying in a few years time. We still have some content for you today though, as we've decided to drop our latest Patreon bonus epis…

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EP 135: Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo, Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning 27:03

4M ago27:03

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Listen to the first episode of #AfricanWomenInAI Series with Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo, the Quantum AI expert from Benin. She gives us an exclusive look into her groundbreaking PhD work with the AIMS Institute at the University of Ghana Within the dynamic field where quantum computing meets machine learning, Aulan's story is one that breaks barriers a…

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Cast Interviews - Jon Williams: A Life Through Fandom 1:13:49

4M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Jon Williams is a podcaster, comic book artist and friend - Please enjoy this conversation we had on a lazy Sunday morning, discussing Jon's life through fandom and the media he grew up with. Stories of Superman swimwear, playing in bands, what inspires him creatively and if it's possible to LARP in a post-shame world. We'll be back next week with …

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PC Gaming - 4th Street Saints vs Fancy Drew 1:52:51

4M ago1:52:51

1:52:51

Press enter to open the Gate. Press the spacebar to Leap. We leap into the world of PC Gaming, as we're joined by members of the GOG.com Stream Team for a series of games and challenges set in a world of other worlds. RPGs, shooters, simulations and platformers - In this episode we reference more titles than you could name (in 60 seconds, under pre…

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Book Club Reads: Last Tale of the Flower Bride 1:05:22

4M ago1:05:22

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Today is all about February's book club pick, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi, and trying to wade through our feelings about it. We say "I don't know" a lot if that tells you anything. Tangents include the omegaverse and how we want every book to be turned into a movie. ----more---- Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links |…

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EP 134: Tabitha Wangechi, Championing for a Harassment-Free Cyber Experience for Women 34:29

4M ago34:29

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In this episode, we are happy to have Tabitha Wangechi, a Digital Security Advocate from Kenya. She sheds light on the dark side of the internet where women are often targets to doxing, revenge pornography, and the barrage of digital harassment women face. Listen to this and more on the solutions available for digital harassment. LinkedIn: Tabitha …

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This Month In Books: Are We The Drama 1:03:58

4M ago1:03:58

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We're back with another installment of "This Month In Books", where we recap and discuss some of our favorite book community dramas! This episode will cover authors who have to market their own books, mansplainers on Threads on why we can't read as many books as we want, and TikTokers who talk about books they've never read. Did we miss any of the …

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Greek Mythology/Percy Jackson - A Deadbeat Echo vs Delphic Whoracles 1:47:18

5M ago1:47:18

1:47:18

We refuse to be threshold guardians, sounds too much like an ancient term for gatekeepers. We leap into the world of Greek Mythology via the YA series Percy Jackson, for a series of games and challenges that'll leave you laughing like Gelos. Players must know their YA protagonists, compose original fac-fiction, identify ancient influences and known…

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Cast Interviews - Drew Shulman: A Life Through Fandom 1:17:44

5M ago1:17:44

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Drew Shulman is a podcaster, a voice actor and a friend - And this is his life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Drew takes us on a media journey of blackhole knowledge, smuggling Power Rangers, Pokemon-guru status and finding connections in a new city thanks to Magic The Gathering. We'll be back next week with a…

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Book Club Reads: Immortal Longings 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Today, we're talking about our January book club pick, Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong, and breaking down all the reasons why we almost fell asleep reading it. Tangents include our newest video game obsessions and what we'll be reading next. ----more---- Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links Book Club Discord Chat Crew’s Rep Codes Dev’s Fando…

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EP 133: Asonele Kotu, Tackling Period Poverty and Empowering African Girls 29:52

5M ago29:52

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Prepare to be moved by Asonele Kotu' s work is rewriting the narrative for young girls in Africa. Asonele Kotu from South Africa is the founder of Femconnect and a Social Impact Entrepreneur. She talks about period poverty, the transformative education Femconnect provides on menstruation and family planning and tackling the deep-rooted stigmas surr…

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Scott Pilgrim - Subspace Whales vs The World 1:36:30

5M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

WE ARE GATELEAPERS AND WE ARE HERE TO MAKE YOU THINK ABOUT FANDOMS AND GET GLAD AND STUFF... 1 2 3 4! We leap into the beloved millennial fandom of Scott Pilgrim, to reignite our teen angst and face-off in a battle of the bands (of trivia). Players must answer some ex-based questions, pitch a Scott Pilgrim theme park, and recognize vs The World act…

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Author Convos: Kaylie Smith Part Two (A Reckless Oath) 1:28:49

5M ago1:28:49

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In this special episode, we're talking to author Kaylie Smith (again)! We have some insider looks at her Heartless Fates sequel, A Reckless Oath (Disney Hyperion), and some sneak peeks into some of her future projects. And if you're like us and need a pronunciation guide...we have that, too! You can buy both A Ruinous Fate & A Reckless Oath here. Y…

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EP 132: Johnmark Ochieng, A Storyteller's Guide to the Galaxy 23:44

5M ago23:44

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Our guest today is Johnmark Ochieng, a journalist and science communicator from Kenya. As a corporate communications officer at the Kenya Space Agency, he channels storytelling into his work, creating bridges between complex space science and the enchanting stories of the night sky. Join us on this intriguing conversation on how he made his way her…

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Dungeons & Dragons 2: Buckle Buddies vs Twin Magic 1:34:14

6M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

I'm afraid the Iron Gate is of medium toughness, you'll have to Leap over. What happens when a real life D&D group takes a week off from their fun campaign, only to play a series of frustrating and challenging games instead? Gestures at this podcast Audra Stephenson and her real life DM, Derek Logan, team-up against resident trouble-makers Chris Ra…

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This Month In Books: Do We All Have Reader Fatigue? 50:11

6M ago50:11

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We're hosting our first ever "This Month In Books", where we recap and discuss some of our favorite book community drama! This episode will cover the past few years, we'll be ranting into the void about *men*, and hyping ourselves up for the new year! ----more---- Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links Book Club Discord Chat Crew’s Rep Codes D…

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Cast Interviews - Jenn Ragain: A Life Through Fandom 56:42

6M ago56:42

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Jenn Ragain is a fiber artist, a champion and a friend - And this is her life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Jenn takes us on a journey of media obsessions, cook book forts, neurodivergence, Harry Potter regrets, Taylor Swift and so much more. This is the first of many cast interviews that we'll be sharing wit…

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Book Club Reads: 12 Days of Smutmas 32:36

6M ago32:36

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It's the first episode of season three, and we're talking about our December book club pick, 12 Days of Smutmas by Dana LeeAnn. Tangents include Kerri Maniscalco's books, our confusing love of young Coriolanus Snow, and what's coming up the rest of the season. ----more---- Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links Book Club Discord Chat Crew’s Re…

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EP 131: Olaitan Owoyemi, Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Africa 24:23

6M ago24:23

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As we officially launch season 5 of the Root of the Science Podcast, we engage in a very interesting conversation with Olaitan Owoyemi from Nigeria. Oloitan is an expert in medical diagnostics and science communication. In this episode, he talks about some cutting-edge medical technologies and his transformative projects that are redefining the hea…

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Lost - The LockeOuts vs 4-8-15-16-23-F-You 1:57:44

6M ago1:57:44

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It's a Leap of faith, Jack. In our first episode of the new year, Audra sits in the Gamesmaster's chair and hosts a series of trivia games and challenges in the fandom of Lost. So if you feel as though you have to go back (that's a reference), then join us as we revisit this mid-00s network TV icon. https://www.fbuddiespodcast.com/ - Dain's Brillia…

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StatLeapers 2023 - Season 3 in Review 1:13:59

6M ago1:13:59

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Jason has updated, consulted and retabulated (definitely a word) the facts, figures and statistics for Season 3. And what did he find? Number six may shock you! As in, six is a very shocking number. Our annual chat and debrief before we leap into a brand new series on January 11th! Happy New Year, see you soon Leapfrogs! studiomunchie.com - Jason's…

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The Gateleapers Holiday Special 2023 1:52:42

7M ago1:52:42

1:52:42

Who doesn't love a game at Christmas? Join us for a merry trip into the non-specific pop-culture category of "Holiday Time". Is it a fandom? I don't know, how about you ask all the people who watch, eat, listen and wear the same things around this time of year? Looks like a fandom to me! Cast of Players - Jason Nguyen, Audra Stephenson, Ben Robinso…

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EP 130: Prof Tavneet Suri, Food Security and Climate Resilience using Microbial Fertilizers 24:55

7M ago24:55

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What is the potential of microbial fertilizers in enhancing food security and mitigating climate change effects in sub-Saharan Africa? Prof. Tavneet Suri, a Kenyan professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, brings to discussed the concept of microbial fertilizers from production, application and potential challenges. Could they potentially re…

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EP 129: Enock Chikava, Strategies for a Climate Resilient Future in Agriculture 23:31

7M ago23:31

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Imagine a future where global agricultural challenges are successfully conquered, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Enoch Chikava, Interim Director of Agriculture Development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joins us on this episode to share the foundation's strategies and partnerships designed to accelerate agricultural development and …

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Gilmore Girls - Vicious Trollops vs A Team By Kirk 1:39:58

8M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

This is a jumbo-coffee morning. We're playing our first ever Couple vs Couple Gateleapers, via the melodramatic 00s comfort-food that is Gilmore Girls. Motherhood, Friendship and Family - Gilmore Girls is one of the most important TV texts of the early 21st century. So we're going to play a series of silly Mr&Mrs-style challenges as we revisit this…

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EP 128: Ruth Makena Mugaa, Journey with Gigantomastia and Founding Gigantomastia Foundation 19:45

8M ago19:45

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What if you had to live with a rare, life-altering medical condition? Ruth Makena Mugaa, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and founder of the Gigantomastia Foundation, faced gigantomastia and founded an organization to connect people to treatment of the rare condition. Join us as Ruth shares her personal journey and more about gigantomastia. F…

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Taskmaster - Products of Misconception vs Moderate Chutzpah 1:33:25

8M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

All the information is on the Gate. It's a very special, meta episode. As we leap into one of the fandoms that undeniably influences what we do here. Welcome to the world of Taskmaster - Meaningless games, nonsense fun, and a guy with an ego dishing out points. Sound familiar? But of course we can't play those games without our special guest player…

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EP 127: Innocent Deckocks, Women, Youth, and the Pursuit of Climate Justice 29:56

8M ago29:56

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Ever wondered about the transformative role women and youth can play in combating climate change? Listen to this compelling conversation with Innocent Deckocks from Kenya, founder of Eco-Sanctify Consultants Limited and research associate at ECAS Institute. We delve deep into climate governance and justice, youth and women participation in climate …

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Monster Smut & Other Scary Things 1:11:45

8M ago1:11:45

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Happy Halloween! In what may be Dev and Loretta's most NSFW episode yet (you've been warned) we talk about all things monster smut books. Tangents include our favorite horror movies to watch on Halloween, zombies, and Forks, Washington. ----more---- Instagram | Threads | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links Crew’s Rep Codes Dev’s FandomSleeves - ReadByD…

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Nancy Drew - The Softy Boys vs Frank Drew 1:24:44

9M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

It's up to you as Nancy Drew the gun. In the second episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), we leap into one of Audra's near-lifelong fandoms. It's only the greatest video game detective, Nancy Drew. Lots of laughs, returning games and excellent fandom knowledge. But of course we can't play those games without our special guest players…

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Recap of the #STEMSolutionsAfrica Series 11:07

9M ago11:07

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Hold your breath as we bring down the curtain on our monumental #STEMSolutionsAfrica series, a part of the Africa No Filter Gates Foundation Storify Cohort 2023. We have had the privilege to amplify the voices of African STEM experts laboring tirelessly to drive transformative change. Prepare yourself to revisit our past episodes with Professor Taf…

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Transformers - Shelf Warmers vs THOT-Rod 1:19:53

9M ago1:19:53

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80s Transformation sound Transformers - An authentic guy! In the first episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), after three years of Jason requesting, we finally leap into the world of Transformers. The Gamesmaster has made a fiendish set of challenges, as Jason presents possibly the best muse ever. But of course we can't play these gam…

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EP 126: Baby Checker, AI Solution for Maternal Health with Enya Seguin 28:08

9M ago28:08

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This is the fourth and final episode in the #STEMSolutionsAfrica series. We're thrilled to have Enya Seguin, the unit manager of the Baby Checker, a portable AI ultrasound technology that is already changing lives. Find out more about how this technology is being utilized in underserved communities in Africa, how it detects pregnancy risks, the fut…

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Spooky Season Ready: Horror and Cozy Fall Book Recs 1:14:00

9M ago1:14:00

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On this week's episode, Dev and Loretta talk Spooky season book recommendations! Tangents include Percy Jackson, haunted houses, and Mike Flanagan. ----more---- Instagram | Threads | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links Crew’s Rep Codes Dev’s FandomSleeves - ReadByDev10 Dev’s Once Upon a Book Club Code - Dev10 Loretta’s 50% off Chirp referral link Loret…

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WWE Attitude Era - Head & Boulders vs The Altitude Eraz 1:40:12

10M ago1:40:12

1:40:12

Are you ready? No, I said are you ready... to quiz? Much to Jason's chagrin, we make our annual leap into the world of professional wrestling. This time with a very fitting WWF Attitude Era themed quiz, for episode 3:16. If you know, you know. We're joined by Graham Robertson of the TEN-XT podcast, and executive producer of this very parish - Adam …

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Author Convos: Claire Legrand 1:18:39

10M ago1:18:39

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On this episode, we're interviewing New York Times bestselling author, Claire Legrand! Claire shares her writing tips, inspiration for her books, and even gives us a sneak peek into her second Middlemist book. Tangents include baseball, cozy Switch games, and being a plant parent. ----more---- Instagram | Threads | Facebook | TikTok | Other Links C…

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EP 125:Stephanie Okeyo, Science Communicator and Engager 31:32

10M ago31:32

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The guest today is Stephanie Okeyo, a microbiologist turned science communicator. Stephanie is originally from Kenya and currently living in Austria. Get ready to listen to the compelling journey of Stephanie in science communication, establishing Under the Microscope organization and her current quest of raising funds for her masters degree. Linke…

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