Best Christopher Birkinbine Podcasts (2024)

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Unpacking AI Warfare 1:31:38

2M ago1:31:38

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Show SummaryIn this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military contexts, focusing on its integration into modern warfare, the ethical and legal dilemmas it presents, and public concerns about AI as a potential threat. They explore the intricacies of AI decision-making, the risks of misuse, and the urgent nee…

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Shaping Tomorrow: 2023 Nobel Prize Winners 1:20:37

3M ago1:20:37

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Show SummaryThis episode covers Chris's visit to the University of Idaho, the development of mRNA vaccines, and the winners of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, and Economic Sciences. They explore the work of the laureates and the impact of their research. They also touch on the importance of representation and di…

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Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 4) 1:14:58

4M ago1:14:58

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Episode 39: In this final episode introducing new co-host Todd Jackson, we close out the final pieces leading to his current position at NASA, and talk a little about what is in store for the show for us moving forward! Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the showNone this week! PromosNone this week! Social MediaTwitter: @PhysicistChr…

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Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 3) 58:58

5M ago58:58

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Episode 38: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his his path to flight test, burning bridges, and the importance of networking and seeking mentors.Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the showNone this week! PromosNone this week! …

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Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 2) 58:58

6M ago58:58

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Episode 37: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his dreams of becoming a fighter pilot, his time training for his pilots license, and the dramatic event the permanently change his path.Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the show…

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Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 1) 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

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Episode 36: This week we chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses what it was like growing up, how he bounced around between majors, and his experiences defining for himself what it means to a person of color in todays engineering fields.Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jacks…

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Science with Kids 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

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Episode 35 This week we ask kids (Including my youngest son, and my nephew) to answer some science questions without prompt or correction! Host: Chris BirkinbineGuests: Jerimiah, Andrew, Charlotte, Elliot, Samy, Zoe and more Links from the showNone this week! PromosNone this week! SponsorsAdventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice b…

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Epigenetics and Hairy Babies 1:16:37

5+ y ago1:16:37

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Episode 34 This week we chat with our favorite cytogeneticist, Kasandra Mechelke-Salas about the science behind epigenetics, more on fighting cancer, and as per usual, we get a little off track with other parallel topics! Host: Chris BirkinbineGuest: Kasandra Mechelke-Salas Links from the showNone this week! PromosThe GravityBeard Podcast: http://w…

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DoS Q&A: Random Science From the Internet 46:16

5+ y ago46:16

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This week while Carrie is out of town I take to the internet to find the questions you want answered! Listen in as we talk about the noises MRI's make, What the Magnus effect is, and talk about microbial vaccine resistance and more! Host: Chris BirkinbineGuest: None Links from the showAntimicrobial resistance and the role of vaccines: https://www.p…

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DoS Celebrates Women’s History in STEM 52:09

5+ y ago52:09

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This week we Carrie and I hand selected some interesting women in STEM related fields throughout history to spotlight and talk about. Join us as we talk about some fabulous women! Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show"Now This" spotlight on Anna Coleman Ladd https://nowthisnews.com/videos/news/anna-coleman-ladd-made-masks-…

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Big Screen Science: IO 1:09:34

5+ y ago1:09:34

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In this episode we try out our first production of DoS - Big Screen Science! Listen as Carrie and I discuss what they got right, and mostly what they didn't in the sci-fi post apocalyptic Netflix Original IO! Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the showIO on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3256226/ PromosI Shake My Head : https…

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NASA Day of Remembrance – Challenger 1:10:06

5+ y ago1:10:06

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Today we summarize the Challenger disaster as part of our continuation of NASA Day of Remembrance on Feb 7th. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the showSpotify Opportunity list "Opportunity Wake up!"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50jcjl78RvcIgMdBM4qgFFCaveGeekArtwww.cavegeekart.com "dash20" for 20% off PromosGravity Beard : …

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NASA Day of Remembrance – Apollo 1 58:01

5+ y ago58:01

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Today on NASA's Day of Remembrance, we revisit and give honor to the crew of Apollo 1 as we recount the events leading up to and after the events of Jan. 27 1967, the fatal fire that led to major design and engineering changes which made the Apollo spacecraft safer, and capable of carrying US Astronauts to the moon. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: C…

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Isaac Newton Part 3: Don’t Eat Mercury 56:19

5+ y ago56:19

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In this weeks episode, Carrie and I finish up our three part series on Sir Isaac Newton. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the showNewton's Noteshttps://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 PromosBad Reception Podcasthttps://badreception.podbean.com/ Our SponsorsAdventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags…

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Isaac Newton Part 2: Cambridge, Apples and The Royal Society 1:01:07

5+ y ago1:01:07

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This week Carrie and I continue our investigation into the life of Sir Issac Newton, the Father of Science. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the showNewton's Noteshttps://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 Promos2 Girls on a Benchhttps://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/ Our SponsorsAdventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% of…

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Isaac Newton Part 1: Early Life 45:04

5+ y ago45:04

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On this week's episode, we start a new scientist bio featuring Isaac Newton, listen as Carrie and I talk about his early years. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the showNewton's Noteshttps://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 PromosInto the Portalhttps://www.intotheportal.com/ Our SponsorsAdventure Dice - Roll for Adventu…

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Top Science of 2018 1:10:43

5+ y ago1:10:43

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This week Carrie and I discuss Stephen Hawking in recognition of his birthday this week, and the talk about my top science news picks from 2018 Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the showCave Geek ArtEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaveGeekTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/361631735 PromosSt. Paul Filmcast Our SponsorsAdventu…

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DoSEp024: Space Force! 1:18:33

6y ago1:18:33

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This week Carrie and I chat about SPACE FORCE! The jokes, the memes, the proclimation, and what it actually is, with a history going back way further than President Trumps discussion in 2018. Episode 24 Space Force Recorded: July 16th 2018Released: July 17th 2018Host: Chris BirkinbineGuest: Carrie Dykes Links from the show: Promo: Into The Portal h…

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DoSEp023: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3 51:20

6y ago51:20

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This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the third half (Yes, you read that right?) of this special science bio, we talk Tesla vs Einsteing, crazy Tesla ideas, and his legacy. Episode 23 The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3 Recorded: June 249th 2018Released: July 3rd 2018Host: Chris BirkinbineGuest: Carr…

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DoSEp022: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2 51:45

6y ago51:45

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This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the second half (of three halves) of this special science bio, we talk about his battle with Edison, his work in wireless light and power, and his World Wireless System Episode 22 The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2 Recorded: June 24th 2018Released: June 26th 201…

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DoSEp021: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 1 1:08:22

6y ago1:08:22

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This week Carrie and I get into the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the first half of this special science bio, we talk about his birth, childhood and school, and his initial move to America. We discuss some of his weird personality traits and his initial meeting with several important figures in his life and of course Thomas Edison. Episode…

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DoSEp020: Gene Editing Tool Doesn’t Just Make Your Lettuce CRISPR 1:07:17

6y ago1:07:17

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This week I chat with Dr. Carol Curchoe about biological energy, CRISPR, why Gattaca is freaking awesome – and as usual with genetics, we can’t not talk about superheroes and dinosaurs! Episode 20 Gene Editing Tool Doesn’t Just Make Your Lettuce CRISPR Recorded: June 10th 2018Released: June 11th 2018Host: Chris BirkinbineGuest: Dr. Carol Curchoe Li…

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DoSEp019: Anti-Vax Movement and Those who Fight It 1:07:55

6y ago1:07:55

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Join me this week as I have a discussion with the Executive Director of Voices for Vaccines, Karen Ernst as we discuss the fight against the anti-vax movement and the common arguments used to discredit vaccinations. Episode 19 Anti-Vax Movement and Those who Fight It Recorded: May 27th 2018Released: May 28th 2018Host: Chris BirkinbineGuest: Karen E…

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DoSEp018: Things you didn’t know you didn’t know (and some things you did!) 1:01:56

6y ago1:01:56

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This week I dig up an old unaired episode with Conspiracy Hobbyist Derek Ruff from Bald Guy Tv. We talk about common misconceptions, facebook memes, and try and figure out who actually invented the lightbulb! (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp017: Mothers Day Around the World (Just don’t ask us to point to it on a map) 46:43

6y ago46:43

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This week Carrie Dykes and I stray a bit off the science path and juggle some history (successful!) and geography (Not so much!) as we discuss Mothers day history and traditions around the world! (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp016: What is Blockchain 51:05

6y ago51:05

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This week I speak CEO and President Joe Snyder and CTO Chris Brown from Lannister Holdings about what blockchain technology is, how it works, what the future may be and other related things. I also ask about the name of their company, but you’ll have to wait until the end of the show to find out! (more…)…

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DoSEp015: Spidernauts, Robot Bees and Space Movies 54:23

6y ago54:23

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This week I speak with Carrie Dykes, about spiders in space, robotic bees, and then we may have gotten a little sidetracked discussing space movies! (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp014: Living with Huntington’s Disease 40:07

6+ y ago40:07

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This week I speak with Carrie Dykes, who has been living with a Huntington’s diagnosis for almost a decade. Hear what this is like from those most directly affected by it as we take a break from our traditional method of gathering science experts. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp013: Bees, Aliens and the Evolution of Intelligence 54:53

6+ y ago54:53

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This week I speak with Dr. Anna Dornhaus about ants, bees and the evolution of intelligence and what that might mean for our search for extraterrestrial life. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp012: Communicating Science on Social Media 1:14:15

6+ y ago1:14:15

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This week, I speak with Matt Loftus, administrator of The Credible Hulk site and facebook page and Dr. Kat Day, Administrator of The Chronicle Flask blog and facebook page about communicating science on social media. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp011: Conspiracy – In the Minds of Believers 59:00

6+ y ago59:00

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This week, Derek and I discuss the top conspiracy theories in the US, but more importantly than the conspiracy themselves, we discuss the minds behind those that beleive them! (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp010: Aliens, Media and a New Cohost 56:57

6+ y ago56:57

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This week, we release our first episode following the new mixed format. This is our first episode after a 2 month redesign break. I hope you enjoy it! We discuss Aliens, conspiracy, the media, government, and get to know our new Cohost, Derek! (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSPSA001: A Dash of Information 2:56

6+ y ago2:56

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In this PSA, I talk about where I have been for the past two months, the future of the show, and what to expect going forward.By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp009: The Science of Board Game Design 1:21:21

7y ago1:21:21

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This week, I chat with Seth Jaffee, the lead game designer for Tasty Minstrel Games about the process of creating and balancing board games (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp008B: Evolution and How you Get it Wrong Part 2 1:02:38

7y ago1:02:38

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This week, I finish up my chat with Gorcin Kurejsepi, a Molecular Biologist on the topic of Evolution (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp008A:Evolution and How You Get it Wrong Part 1 1:01:45

7y ago1:01:45

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This week, I speak with Gorcin Kurejsepi, a Molecular Biologist on the topic of Evolution (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp007:Cognitive Bias and How Your Brain Can Trick You Into Thinking You Are Right 1:33:53

7y ago1:33:53

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This week, I speak with Rose W. about Cognitive Bias, Anecdotal Evidence and Story Telling, and other psychology topics. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp006:The Science Behind The Host 48:26

7y ago48:26

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This week, in a reverse of roles I am interviewed by my girlfriend, Carrie Dykes. We talk about my background in podcasting, as well as the future of this podcast. We talk about my education and professional experience, as well as some of my hobbies and interests. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp005: How Science Can Get In Your Genes 1:26:05

7y ago1:26:05

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This week I talk with Kassandra Mechelke-Salas a Clinical Cytogeneticist, about cancer, gene splicing and stem cells. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp004: WTF is Net Neutrality and Why Does it Matter to Me? 29:08

7y ago29:08

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This week I was unfortunately not able to meet up with a guest due to rolling brownouts in his area. So I attempt to tackle the topic of Net Neutrality on my own. There is a lot of great info, but I won’t hold it against you if you need to take frequent breaks! (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp003: Art in the Age of Science 1:13:01

7y ago1:13:01

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This week I talk with Ian Strandberg, Digital Artist, math enthusiast, and twitch streamer. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp002: 1st Amendment doesn’t protect you from getting punched in the face! 58:31

7y ago58:31

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This week I talk with Erik Knight, teacher of history, government, economics and technology in California on what it means to be a free country, and the 1st amendment. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine

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DoSEp001: What is Science? 1:31:54

7y ago1:31:54

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This week I talk with Steven Caputo, writer and founder of Cerebralhack about what science is, the public, how to science, and other such things. (more…)By Christopher Birkinbine