Best SFN Podcasts (2024)

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SFN Dad To Dad 303 - Allan Turner of Mansfield, TX Proprietor of Turner Insurance Group, Father of Three Including One With Down Syndrome 50:12

8m ago50:12

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Our guest this week is Allan Turner of Mansfield, TX proprietor of Turner Insurance Group and father of three including one with Down Syndrome. Allan and his wife, Ebony, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of three children: Anaiah (19), Jael (17) and Isaiah (10), who has Downs Syndrome. Allan owns an insurance brokerage agenc…

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SFN Dad To Dad 302 - Gabe Perna of Newtown, CT An Award Winning Journalist, Digital Health Editor & Father Of Two Including One With Autism 44:05

2h ago44:05

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Our guest this week is Gabe Perna of Newtown, CT who is an award winning journalist, a digital health editor with Modern Healthcare and father of two young boys, including one with Autism. Gabe and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of two children: Logan (3) and Spencer (6) who has Autism. We learn about the…

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Beginning SFN's "Snowfall" 1:05:03

6d ago1:05:03

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When an evil sorcerer casts an eternal Winter over the realm, a young dwarvian warrior princess named Madelyn must journey to the ends of the world to bring an end to the dark lord's curse. Accompanied by a rather unorthodox party that consists of an elven mage, human priest, a dark elf ranger, and a friendly orc, can Maddy and the others set aside…

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SFN Dad To Dad 301 - Jonathan Bennett of Ontario, CAN Executive Leadership Coach, Author Reflects On Raising An Autistic & Non-Binary Child 52:47

7d ago52:47

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Our guest this week is Jonathan Bennett of Ontario, Canada, an executive and leadership coach, a poet and author of seven books and father of two. Jonathan and his wife, Wendy, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children who are 17 and 19 years old. We’ll hear some sage advice from Jonathan about raising an Autistic chi…

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92. - Launching a Neuroplasticity Lab in India with Anant Jain 38:04

16d ago38:04

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This episode of MPFI's Neurotransmissions Podcast dives into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change and adapt. We're joined by Dr. Anant Jain. Anant joined Centre for High Impact Neuroscience and Translational Applications (CHINTA) in Kolkata, India in November 2023. His lab focuses on understanding the molecular si…

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Science while parenting, part 1 21:31

12d ago21:31

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Can you be a scientist and parent? Of course. But it's not always easy. Dr. Ying Diao is at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in the chemical and biomolecular engineering department. She has a stack of awards, a lab and two children. She talks about her research, for instance a project focused on wearable electronics for plants with which…

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SFN Dad To Dad 300 - David Hirsch, Founder Of 21st Century Dads Foundation & Host Of The SFN Dad To Dad Podcast Reflects On The Past 7 Years 43:34

14d ago43:34

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To celebrate the 300th episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, David Hirsch, founder of 21st Century Dads Foundation and host of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast offers his heartfelt thanks to all those who have been involved with and supported 21CD & SFN. He reflects on: addressing the issue of father absence in society, his journey as a fatherhood advoc…

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X-Men '97, Three Body Problem, Dragon's Dogma, & More 1:31:27

14d ago1:31:27

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The past few weeks have offered a plethora of nerd multimedia for the gang, and this nerdy chat covers all of it. X-Men '97, Netflix's Three Body Problem, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Star Wars: the Bad Batch, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Constellation, and there's bound to be even more. So get comfy, because we got a l…

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SFN Dad To Dad 299 - Steve Thomas of Manhattan, IL Father Of 8 & Author Of Catholic Joe Superhero, Reflects On Faith, Fatherhood & Family 49:36

20d ago49:36

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Our guest this week is Steve Thomas of Manhattan, IL father of eight, serial entrepreneur and author of Catholic Joe Superhero. Steve and his wife, Ginny, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of eight children: Steve (32), 30 year old twins David & John, Joseph (28), Francis (26), Mary (25), Grace (23) and Gabriel (21). The twin…

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SFN Dad to Dad 298 - Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM A Retired Business Owner, Father Of Four, Including One With Down Syndrome - Part 2 34:49

27d ago34:49

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Our guest this week is Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM, an entrepreneur and father of four including one who has Down Syndrome. Keith and his wife, Jeannie, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of four: Daniel (39), Tim (38), Thomas (35) and John (33). Tim is the one with Down Syndrome. Tim's got a big heart which he opens to vi…

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Concluding SFN's "Tides of War" 1:09:44

29d ago1:09:44

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It's nearly been 900 days since the Siege of Leningrad began, but the city's liberation is at hand thanks to Vitali's modified armed tank. He'll have to collaborate with the uptight acting Commander Dubov's lackies, however, and there's no telling if they'll be willing to play nice with his secret project. Will Vitelli be able to find common ground…

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91. 4D-Cellular Physiology with Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz 30:37

1M ago30:37

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In this episode, hosts Lesley and Jeremy speak with Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Senior Group Leader and Head of Janelia's 4D Cellular Physiology Group, about how technology has shaped her career and her vision for developing a molecular understanding of tissue physiology. Episode Notes:Please help us create content you want to hear by giving …

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SFN Dad to Dad 297 - Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM A Retired Business Owner, Father Of Four, Including One With Down Syndrome - Part 1 40:19

1M ago40:19

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Our guest this week is Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM, an entrepreneur and father of four including one who has Down Syndrome. Keith and his wife, Jeannie, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of four: Daniel (39), Tim (38), Thomas (35) and John (33). Tim is the one with Down Syndrome. Tim's got a big heart which he opens to vi…

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SFN Dad to Dad 296 - Adam Goldman of Houston, TX Reflects On The Loss Of Their Pre-Mature Twins Shortly After Birth 33:20

1M ago33:20

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Our guest this week is Adam Goldman of Houston, TX, a real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, coaching consultant and author of the book The Franchisee Lifestyle. Adam and his, wife, Dori, have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of five children: Lila (6), Dalia (8) and Amelia (12), as well as twins; Eli and Ariella who were bor…

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SFN Podcast: Netflix's Avatar, Dune 2, the Perfect Run 1:16:43

1M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

The gang has a bunch of nerdy multimedia to entertain them as things warm up for the Spring Season. Raph and Scott both offer insight and dynamic perspectives on Netflix's Live Adaptation of Nickelodeon's beloved Avatar: the Last Airbender series. Erik set sail on his annual Star Trek crews and got to rub elbows with a multitude of Trekkie icons. A…

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Here’s some dirt 51:39

2M ago51:39

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This episode is about dirt or, phrased more scientifically, soil. It’s about soil health, soil biodiversity and ecology. It’s a conversation with Dr. Ciska Veen, soil and ecosystems researcher at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology and Dr. Wim van der Putten, who heads terrestrial ecology at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology. (Art: J. Jackson; …

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Podcast Survey 2024 1:49

2M ago1:49

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Help Shape the Podcast. Visit the link to fill out a survey that will help us better understand our podcast audience, hear your likes and dislikes, and ultimately help us plan for future episodes. Podcast Survey: https://www.mpfi.org/podcast-surveyBy Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

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SFN Dad To Dad 295 - Eric Nixon of Lansdale, PA Father of Three All With CVID, A Rare Autoimmune Disease 39:17

2M ago39:17

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Our guest this week is Eric Nixon of Lansdale, PA who works for a blood plasma company and is the father of three all with Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID), a rare autoimmune disease. Eric and his wife, Candy, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of three: Benjamin (30), Hannah (27), and Daniel (24) all who have CVID, or…

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SFN Dad To Dad 294 - Bob Manganelli A Photojournalist & Filmmaker Reflects On The Death of His Deaf Son & Upcoming Film - Part 2 40:13

2M ago40:13

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Our guest this week is Robert "Bob" Manganelli formerly of southern California, a photo-journalist and filmmaker, reflects on the joys and challenges of being a father of two deaf children. Bob and Terrylene are the proud parents of two children: daughter Catalene (19) and son Gianni 'Gio' who lost his hearing at age three and, who very sadly, took…

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90. Mini 2-P Microscopy With Weijian Zong 34:22

2M ago34:22

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In this episode, hosts Lesley and Joe speak with Dr. Weijian Zong about the motivation, challenges, and advancements behind the development of the MINI2P, an open-source miniaturized two-photon microscope that allows neuroscientists to visualize brain activity in freely behaving animals.Episode Notes:Help support the science, training, and outreach…

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Climax of SFN's "Tides of War" 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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World War 2 Ukranian military engineer Vitali is making the closest thing to a mech suit. While simple in design, it could very well turn the tide of the war for his country during one of its most dire hours. He'll have to face a different sort of battle before he even gets an opportunity to see his mocked-up T-34 tank taken to the frontlines, howe…

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SFN Dad To Dad 293 - Bob Manganelli A Photojournalist & Filmmaker Reflects On The Death of His Deaf Son & Upcoming Film - Part 1 44:28

2M ago44:28

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Our guest this week is Robert "Bob" Manganelli formerly of southern California, a photo-journalist and filmmaker, reflects on the joys and challenges of being a father of two deaf children. Bob and Terrylene are the proud parents of two children: daughter Catalene (19) and son Gianni 'Gio' who lost his hearing at age three and, who very sadly, took…

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SFN Dad To Dad 292 - Allan Shedlin of Chevy Chase, MD, Father, Grandfather, Dadvocate & Curator of the Daddying Film Festival & Forum 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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Our guest this week is Allan Shedlin of Chevy Chase, MD, who is a father, grandfather, former educator and outspoken advocate for all things related to 'Daddying.' Allan and his x-wife, Michelle, were married for 32 years and are the proud parents of three adult daughters: Raya, Samantha and Christina as well as grandparents of five. Allan was a ca…

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Escapism or Social Commentary 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

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This Nerdy Chat discussion faces an extremely thin line, given the key different-yet-inevitable-correlation between stories that are designed to help audiences take a break from reality in the form of escapism as opposed to those that have an underlying message concerning society. Show Notes the Recycler's Paradise: Dust of the Gods Suicide Squad: …

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SFN Podcast Ep 2: The Killer, The Muppet Christmas Carol, La Haine 1:11:31

3M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Tim and Dan sit down to talk about what they've been up to during the holidays, ongoing film projects, books on film theory and acting, and Matthieu Kassovitz's 1995 classic, La Haine. Theme music: "Midnight" by Justrandom6608By mikamika535

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SFN Dad to Dad 291 - Dave Jereb, of Sydney, Australia, An OT To Children With Additional Needs & Author Of 'Challenging The Story' 43:57

3M ago43:57

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Our guest this week is Dave Jereb, of Sydney, Australia an occupational therapist, co-founder of MoveAbout Therapy Services and an author. Dave and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two children: Harry (8) and Hugo (5). Dave & Kathy are also co-founders of MoveAbout Therapy Services a multi-location firm t…

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SFN Dad To Dad 290 - Graham Caldow, of Brighton, England, Author Of 'What's Possible?' & Father Of Two, Including One With Additional Needs 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Our guest this week is Graham Caldow of Brighton, England who is co-founder and a coach at Red Giraffe Solutions, an author and father of two young adult daughters, one who has additional needs. Graham and his wife, Debra, have been married for 30 years and are the proud parents of two young adult daughters. Graham & Debra are co-founders of Red Gi…

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Beginning SFN's "Tides of War" 50:56

3M ago50:56

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The situation is all but dire in 1940s Europe, and Ukranian soldier Vitali has a front row seat to one of mankind's most historical conflicts, World War 2. After losing his commander and being reprehended by the bureaucratic higher ups, Vitali has had it up to here with this terrible war. All he wants to do is be left in peace so he can work mockup…

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#23 Writing a Computational Neuroscience Manuscript for The Journal of Neuroscience 59:56

3M ago59:56

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JNeurosci Reviewing Editors Bruno Averbeck and Anne-Marie Oswald discuss best practices for writing computational neuroscience papers for The Journal of Neuroscience. They offer tips and strategies for how to organize the paper and clearly present technical material to the broad neuroscience community that is the readership of the journal. To see t…

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Divisional Round 47:08

3M ago47:08

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Welcome back to VFTF for the Divisional round! The Dallas Cowboys have disappointed their fans once again, but there’s no surprise & that will be discussed first & foremost. The other, more successful team in Texas, the Houston Texans were able to smoke Joe Flacco & the Cleveland Browns & now they are headed to snowy Baltimore to see if they can st…

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SFN Dad to Dad 289 - James Myles, of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Father of Seven Including Two With ASD 43:34

3M ago43:34

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Our guest this week is James “Jamo” Myles of Georgetown, Grand Cayman who is father of seven, including two with ASD and who is a coordinator with the Department of Youth Services for the Cayman Islands. James and his wife, Melissa, have been married for two years and between them they are the proud parents of seven children; his children: Ahmed (2…

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Hate To See You Go 34:23

3M ago34:23

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This is it! The first week of the NFL postseason begins & the guys are ready to give their takes on how Wildcard Weekend will go down. Joe Flacco is eyeing a return to Baltimore, but he has to go through an upstart Houston Texans team led by Demeco Ryans & CJ Stroud. Dallas looks to exorcise some demons left behind by Aaron Rodgers, but Green Bay c…

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SFN Dad to Dad 288 - Jonathan Eig of Chicago, IL, Father & Best Selling Author of Biographies On: MLK, Lou Gehrig, Muhammad Ali & Others 48:56

3M ago48:56

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Our guest this week is Jonathan Eig, of Chicago, a journalist, best-selling author, father of two daughters and guardian. Jon and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of two daughters: Lillian (20) and Lola (14) as well as Jeffrey (33) who Jon mentored from Jeffrey's age seven through Big Brothers/Big Sisters…

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SFN Podcast: Yu Yu Hakusho, Foundation, Rebel Moon, & More 1:15:02

3M ago1:15:02

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The crew returns for its 9th, and final, season of the SFN Podcast :(. The farewell tour starts with the crew catching up on all of the nerdy activities, starting with Abby's release to the second installment in the Torth series, Colossus Rising. The gang had TONS of nerdy items to cover, including: Foundation: Season 2 "All the Skills" by Honour R…

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Welcome Back 50:42

4M ago50:42

50:42

Happy 2024! The boys are back in town; New Year, Same Shenanigans! Sorry for the delay, but the playoffs are here & there are some games that decide a lot for the landscape. There’s also some MVP rumblings, Lamar Jackson is the front runner, but there’s some others who may or may not have a case for the award. This & more on this episode of VFTF…

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SFN Dad To Dad 287 - Bob Bourke of Evanston, IL A Retired Banker, Father of Four Including One With Down Syndrome & Advisor At Misericordia 46:30

4M ago46:30

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Our guest this week is Bob Bourke of Evanston, IL, a retired banker, father of four including a daughter with Down Syndrome and a advisory board member at Misericordia in Chicago. Bob and his wife, Peggy, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of three boys: Bo (40), Matt (36), and Nick (32) as well as daughter, Molly (38) who has…

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SFN Film Reviews Podcast Ep1: Christmas at the Amish Bakery, Napoleon, Heat 50:46

4M ago50:46

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Welcome to the first episode of the SFN Film Reviews Podcast! In this episode Tim and Daniel talk terrible Hallmark movies, Ridley Scott's Napoleon, and Michael Mann's Heat! Theme Music: "Midnight" by Justrandon6608By mikamika535

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Persistence and success in science 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Jean King, who is the dean of arts and sciences at WPI-Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, talks about what Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó means to her and about persistence and success in science. (Art: J. Jackson; Music: Towers by sero, licensed from artlist.io)By Vivien Marx

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SFN Dad to Dad 286 - Faye Simon-Harac Editor-In-Chief at Exceptional Parent Magazine & President/Founder of IES Brain Research Foundation 46:16

4M ago46:16

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Our guest this week is Faye Simon-Harac of Sparta, NJ, a former teacher and current Editor-in-Chief at Exceptional Parent Magazine as well as president and founder of the Irene & Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation. After serving as an educator in the Teaneck, NJ school district for a decade, Faye founded and became president of the Irene & Eric S…

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SFN Dad to Dad 285 - Florence Ann Romano of Hinsdale, IL Author Of 'Build Your Village' & Sibling To A Brother With Autism 45:38

4M ago45:38

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Our guest this week is Florence Ann Romano of Hinsdale, IL a village and child care advocate, entrepreneur, author of two books and the oldest of four siblings, including a brother with Autism. Florence Ann served as a nanny for more than 15 years, which led to a variety of opportunities including; starting the web series The Windy City Nanny, whic…

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#22 JNeurosci Spotlight: Temporal Dynamics of Neural Responses in Human Visual Cortex 38:12

4M ago38:12

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Iris Groen discussed her paper, “Temporal Dynamics of Neural Responses in Human Visual Cortex,” published in Vol. 42, Issue 40 of JNeurosci, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Find the rest of the Spotlight collection here. With special guest: Iris Groen Hosted by: Megan Sansevere On Neuro Current, we delve into the stories and conver…

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SFN Dad to Dad 284 - Wil Derouen of Seattle, WA A Certified Peer Counselor With Dads M.O.V.E. And Father Of Five Including One With ADHD 43:42

4M ago43:42

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Our guest this week is Wil Derouen of Seattle, WA who is a Peer Support Counselor at Dads M.O.V.E. and father of five boys including one with ADHD. Wil and his wife, Hazel, have been together for eight years and married for one year. He is the proud father of five boys from three women: Zion (18), Cameron (21), Treveon (23), Sheraud (24) and Kahlil…

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89. Epigenetics, Astrocytes And Olfaction With Dr. Debosmita Sardar 39:59

4M ago39:59

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In this episode, hosts Joe and Lesley chat with Dr. Debosmita Sardar about her research into the roles of astrocytes, epigenetics, and serotonylation during odor processing. Dr. Sardar is a K99 Postdoctoral Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine and a selected MPFI NeuroMEETS speaker.Episode Notes:Max Planck NeuroMEETS: https://www.mpfi.org/science/m…

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Godzilla: Minuse One, Baldur's Gate 3, Doctor Who 1:15:30

4M ago1:15:30

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The 2023 Holiday Season is among us, and that means it's time for the SFN Crew to wrap this year up with one final EpiXode before they go on their Holiday Break. The authors leave with some exciting news with personal project updates, and the entire squad offers a plethora of nerdy items to keep you busy until the next meetup. Abby was a guest on t…

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Eagles @ Dallas 46:53

5M ago46:53

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El Jefe and Ant welcome in special guests Chico and Etim to discuss this weeks Sunday Night Football matchup between The Philadelphia Eagles and The Dallas Cowboys. The lights will be bright as the Cowboys look to take control of the division and write some wrongs from a few weeks ago when they travel to Philly in a crushing 28-23 defeat.…

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SFN Dad To Dad 283 - Dan Feshbach of Sausalito, CA, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO of Multiple & Father Of Twins, Including A Son With Autism 37:57

5M ago37:57

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Our guest this week is Dan Feshbach of Sausalito, CA, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Multiple, a non-profit (501c3) innovation platform for the autism community, whose mission is 'to transform the lives of people with autism at scale.' Dan and his x-wife, were married for 35 years and are the proud parents of 30 year old twins: Emma and Reed, who…

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Trev's Back 43:45

5M ago43:45

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Welcome back to this week’s episode of VFTF & Trev’s Back! Just in time to discuss the holiday games & more! Daron Bland made history with his Fifth Pick Six of the season! How will he fare as the Cowboys & Seahawks game was going on during the recording; you’ll get some real time reactions from the guys! Lamar Jackson became the quickest Quarterba…

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End of Season Award Predicitions 32:08

5M ago32:08

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Join the SFN crew as we give our predictions for all the NFL's end of season awards.By Social Frequency Network

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SFN Dad To Dad 282 - Brad Serot of Winnetka, IL Vice-Chairman at CBRE, Father Of Four Including A Daughter With Cerebral Palsy 50:25

5M ago50:25

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Our guest this week is Brad Serot, of Winnetka, IL who is Vice Chairman of CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate. Brad and his x-wife, Lexis, were married for eight years and are the proud parents of four children: Billie (6), Jonas (8), and 10 year old twins Stella and Ava, who has Cerebral Palsy. Brad talks very authentically about his …

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Concluding SFN's "Surprise: Inspection" 1:18:17

5M ago1:18:17

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While he's agreed to help the Department of Antiquities, Magical Creatures, and Arcane Technologies apprehend the werewolf USDA Inspector Arseneau in exchange for a plot of land to call his own, Alejandro still has mixed thoughts about involving himself with such an ordeal that involves far more attention and effort than he's ever asked. Regardless…

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