Best St Gallen Podcasts (2025)

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Kevin 31:56

7d ago31:56

31:56

What does it mean to be an Australian born to two Chinese parents in Sydney, Australia? Listen to Kevin share his stories of what it meant growing up as someone being perceived as “a dark-skinned Asian”, and his experiences as an elementary school teacher in Sydney.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Amy 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

What does it mean to be a woman born to two Taiwanese parents, growing up in Auckland and working as a musical director in London? Listen to Amy share her stories of her different identities intertwining with her passion for musical theatre and interest in societal phenomena.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Marianne Brooker on the Care and Justice Contexts of Assisted Dying in the UK 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

Having lived with a progressive form of multiple sclerosis for ten years, Marianne Brooker’s mother voluntarily stopped eating and drinking in 2019, prior to the legalization of assisted dying in the UK. Marianne's book, Intervals, about her mother’s decision and her own experience caring for her at the end, positions her demand for assisted dying …

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Capturing the End: Outi Hakola on Dying in Documentary Film 49:04

2M ago49:04

49:04

In Filming Death (Edinburgh University Press, 2024), film scholar Outi Hakola examines how documentary films depict palliative/hospice care and assisted dying. In conversation with Assisted Lab’s Anna Elsner, Hakola discusses the concept of a "good death", the ethical challenges of portraying dying individuals, and whether films on assisted dying a…

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Suizidhilfe in Deutschland: Wega Wetzel über die Arbeit der DGHS und die Rolle von Erzählungen 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Humanes Sterben (DGHS) versteht sich als Bürgerrechts- und Patientenschutzorganisation. Sie hat sich erfolgreich für die gesetzliche Anerkennung der Patientenverfügung im Jahr 2009 und die Abschaffung des Verbots der Suizidhilfe im Jahr 2020 eingesetzt. Seitdem gehört auch die Vermittlung von assistierten Suiziden zu i…

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Kane 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

What does it mean to be a Māori man pursuing a career in sports aerobics and diplomacy? Listen to Kane share his stories of growing up as a farmer’s child in New Zealand and pursuing careers in professional sports and diplomacy, as well as his experiences living in Denmark.By #OUR_, Fumi

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5 in 30 (Cognitive bias, more metabolics, electromembranes and fentalogs) 43:44

3M ago43:44

43:44

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Ning He, et al. Contextual bias in forensic toxicology decisions: A follow-up empirical study from China. (2024) Journal of Forensic Sciences, doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15520. Kesmen, E. et al. Bioinformatics-driven untargeted metabolomic profiling for clinical screening of methamphetamine a…

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Letícia 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

What does it mean to be a woman who identifies as Brazilian and Black? Listen to Letícia share her stories of navigating predominantly White spaces in both Brazil and Switzerland, and how her experiences made her into the person she is today.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Josefina Miró Quesada Gayoso on Assisted Dying in Latin America 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In recent years, assisted dying has become a topic of public debate in Latin America. Although it was decriminalized in Colombia in 1997, other Latin American countries are now beginning their own processes to legalise the practice and popularise what has been termed the right to a dignified death. Having defended and won two landmark legal cases o…

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Off the Spot -TIAFT St Gallen Part 2 32:43

4M ago32:43

32:43

In the final part of the St Gallen Special, The Toxpod speaks with TIAFT President Simon Elliott, Young Scientist Best Paper Award winner Liam Ward and host of TIAFT 2025, Matt Hosking. Liam Ward's paper can be found here: Ward, Liam J. et al.Postmortem metabolomics as a high-throughput cause-of-death screening tool for human death investigations, …

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Off the Spot -TIAFT St Gallen Part 1 27:39

4M ago27:39

27:39

Neither Tim or I could make it to the The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists meeting in St Gallen to get “On The Spot” interviews with delegates this year, so we asked TIAFT past President Dimitri Gerostamoulos to give us a rundown of how the meeting went. Also we have Michael Scholz, who won the Young Scientist’s best oral present…

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Anantveer 30:29

4M ago30:29

30:29

What does it mean to be a man from Bihar, a state known as the “Africa of India”? Listen to Anantveer share his stories of living in New Delhi and London with a Bihari identity, and his reflections on what “being woke” means today.By #OUR_, Fumi

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NPS Update - October 2024 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EUDA Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE And now hosted by TIAFT NPS Committee chair, Svante Vikingsson! These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent d…

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Nina 30:34

5M ago30:34

30:34

What does it mean to a Greek woman who speaks fluent German? Listen to Nina share her stories of growing up in Athens before the 2009 financial crisis, teaching music in a village in east Switzerland, and her reflections about how our environments shape our perceptions of people who have backgrounds different to ours.…

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Tony 29:18

6M ago29:18

29:18

What does it mean to be a Lebanese and Protestant man with an Armenian father? Listen to Tony (alias) share his stories of growing up as a minority during the Lebanese Civil War, and how it shaped his perspective on the experiences he would make living in Denmark as an adult, as well as his understanding of "belonging".…

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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 54(2) 12:37

7M ago12:37

12:37

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Geraldine's new podcast is called The Analytical Zen Podcast (buzzsprout.com), give it a go…

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NPS Update - July 2024 42:49

8M ago42:49

42:49

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EUDA Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE And now hosted by TIAFT NPS Committee chair, Svante Vikingsson! These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent d…

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Nicola Bardola zur Entwicklung der Sterbehilfe in Deutschland und der Schweiz 1:06:18

8M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Der in München lebende Schweizer Schriftsteller Nicola Bardola hatte mit seinem 2005 publizierten Roman Schlemm, in dem er das gemeinsame Sterben seiner Eltern verarbeitet, die bundesdeutsche Debatte um Sterbehilfe befeuert. Im März 2024 ist der Roman in erweiterter Form neu erschienen unter dem Titel Der größtmögliche Beweis für Liebe. Im Gespräch…

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Samantha Tolliver 39:47

8M ago39:47

39:47

Tim is joined by Samantha Tolliver, Chief Toxicologist in the District of Columbia, to discuss the challenges of running a modern forensic toxicology laboratory. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by t…

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Bea 31:00

8M ago31:00

31:00

What does it mean to be a Spanish woman working in the medical field? Listen to Bea share her experiences being exposed to the pervasive racism and its effects on the medical system as a medical student in Spain, and the various stereotypes amongst Europeans and Spaniards.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Alec 25:04

9M ago25:04

25:04

What does it mean to be a U.S.-American martial artist of African descent? Listen to Alec share his stories and reflections on growing up in the U.S. and traveling to Sweden and Japan to train, coach, and compete in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Alfie. The Larrikin and the Legacy 17:23

9M ago17:23

17:23

Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry. The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey. On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart…

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Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback 24:50

10M ago24:50

24:50

After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series. However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game t…

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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos 25:30

10M ago25:30

25:30

Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in ‘93. He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a re…

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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 54(1) 18:04

10M ago18:04

18:04

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a p…

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Kevvie & The King… Alfie’s Wingmen 26:53

10M ago26:53

26:53

A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six. In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen are as much a part of his story as himself. On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and …

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Fumi 31:39

11M ago31:39

31:39

As #OUR_racism approaches its 50th episode next month, your host, Fumi, reshares her own episode that kickstarted the whole series in 2021 to go back to where we started and reflect upon our personal journeys in addressing race-related issues. A warm thank you to all speakers and listeners, both new and old, for keeping this podcast running and ali…

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Philosophical Reasoning in an Imperfect World – Daniel Weinstock on the Ethics and Politics of MAID in Canada 36:14

11M ago36:14

36:14

Medical assistance in dying (MAID) has been legal in Canada since 2016, and is a widely accepted end-of-life procedure throughout the country. Philosopher Daniel Weinstock has been an observer of, and sometimes participant in, the consolidation and evolution of the legal framework governing MAID. In this conversation with Assisted Lab’s Vanessa Ram…

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Six More Songs... the Making of Alfie. 28:28

11M ago28:28

28:28

One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state. And we explore a truly unique relation…

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Stories of Origin - Season 3 Trailer 0:32

11M ago0:32

0:32

Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number 7 that …

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Takeshi 30:32

11M ago30:32

30:32

What does it mean to be the child of a Japanese father and a Salvadoran mother? Listen to Takeshi share his stories of growing up in El Salvador during the Civil War, and his journey to becoming an Olympic athlete who competes under the flags of both his parents’ home countries.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Amphetamines in the Community (live at FACTA2024) 45:16

12M ago45:16

45:16

Like all classes of drugs, amphetamines have the potential to both help and harm our communities - depending on how and why they are used. Tim hosted a panel discussion on this topic at the FACTA2024 conference, featuring A/Prof Rebecca McKetin, Dr Paul Liknaitzky, and Prof Olaf Drummer. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at w…

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Amalie 24:50

1y ago24:50

24:50

What does it mean to be Danish of Palestinian background, and spiritual? Listen to Amalie share her stories of growing up in Aalborg, Denmark, and her journey of self-acceptance and introspection in better understanding her world.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Past TIAFT Curry Award recipients - Bryan Finkle 1:08:39

1y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

"I used to keep a quadrupole in my pocket..." Who else can say that? Bryan received the The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists' Alan Curry Award in 2018 and was present at the "revolt" of 1963 that led to TIAFT's genesis. Even after 6 decades in toxicology he continues to support the development of our science and our scientists th…

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Vikram 31:10

1y ago31:10

31:10

What does it mean to be the child of a father working in the Indian Army? Listen to Vikram share his family’s and his own story of migrating within India, and how these collective experiences prepared him for the “real” immigrant life in North America.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Past TIAFT Curry Award recipients - Tony Moffat 34:46

1y ago34:46

34:46

Meet the giants upon whose shoulders modern toxicologists stand! In the first of a series on winners of TIAFT's prestigious Alan Curry Award, Peter is joined by Tony Moffat, the 2013 winner. He is still contributing to our field after more than 50 years. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a produ…

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Tasnim 28:34

1y ago28:34

28:34

What does it mean to be a Disabled British Bangladeshi Muslim woman based in the UK? Listen to Tasnim share her stories of growing up in a predominantly White neighbourhood with her various identities, and her journey in pursuing a career in the disability space.By #OUR_, Fumi

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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(3) 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a p…

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Daniel 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

30:45

What does it mean to be a British male of Chinese and Vietnamese descent? Listen to Daniel share his journey of becoming a dancer, actor, and creator of arts, and finding joy in expressing his identity in different spaces.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Ana 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

What does it mean to be a woman of Moldovan and Romanian nationality? Listen to Ana share her stories of growing up with a specific understanding of racism in Moldova, and how she began to question this understanding after leaving Moldova.By #OUR_, Fumi

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NPS Update - October 2023 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Svante Vikingsson, TIAFT NPS Committee chair Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and har…

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Pradeep 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

24:36

What does it mean to be a Singaporean man of Tamil descent in Singapore and eastern Switzerland? Listen to Pradeep share his stories of growing up as a minority in Singapore, and his experiences of learning, understanding, and navigating different manifestations of racism in a new context: Switzerland.…

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Lana Brockbals 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

38:46

Tim is joined by Lana Brockbals to discuss her research into a number of interesting areas in forensic toxicology, including post-mortem drug changes and metabolomics. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expresse…

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On the Spot at TIAFT2023 - Part 2 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

34:53

At the TIAFT2023 conference in Rome, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily refle…

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On the Spot at TIAFT2023 - Part 1 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

At the TIAFT2023 conference in Rome, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily refle…

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Mishti 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

What does it mean to be Singaporean? Listen to Mishti share her stories of growing up and living in Singapore and abroad as a Singaporean woman with a multifaceted identity, and her ongoing journey in asserting her identity.By #OUR_, Fumi

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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(2) 12:32

1+ y ago12:32

12:32

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a p…

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Forensic Workplace Trauma 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

35:35

As forensic scientists, we're exposed to some pretty awful things during the course of our work. In this episode we talk with psychologist Samantha Schiro about her recent publication, "Occupational exposure to traumatic evidence and posttraumatic stress symptoms in forensic science professionals: Prevalence and patterns". Contact us at toxpod@tiaf…

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Isaac 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

30:39

What does it mean to be Isaac? Listen to Isaac share his stories of growing up and living without arms and with short legs, and his reflections on addressing issues regarding disability, mental health, and racism.By #OUR_, Fumi

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Helena Teixeira 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

36:50

Tim is joined by Helena Teixeira, from the National Institute of Legal Medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Contact us at [email protected] Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the vi…

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