Best Jamie Hare Podcasts (2024)

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Children's Legends: Part 1 42:08

12d ago42:08

42:08

This time we take on the Grimms’ Children’s Legends, including the stories: The Three Green Twigs, God’s Food, The Aged Woman, and The Rose. We do our best to make sense of the misery and rate them out of 10. Still one day left to vote in Group D. Link here: https://forms.gle/BJSvF6SVVkYGdHcF8 Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon grimmreadingpodcast@…

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Grimmbledon: Group D 1:15:24

26d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

The initial Group Stage of the tournament concludes with Group D. Group D voting poll link: https://forms.gle/BJSvF6SVVkYGdHcF8 We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: The Valiant Little Tailor Rapunzel Gambling…

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Grimmbledon: Group C 1:23:48

1M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

The tournament continues with Group C. Group C voting poll link: https://forms.gle/gv5os8j1gEdaNd7L7 We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Cinderella The Two Brothers The Juniper Tree The Wishing-Table, The Go…

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Grimmbledon: Group B 1:25:15

2M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

The tournament continues! We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. This episode: Group B. Group B voting poll link: https://forms.gle/cZwGF7YTY4UDi31eA We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Little Red Riding Hood The Three Little Men In The Wood Slee…

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Grimmbledon: Group A 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

The tournament begins! We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. First up, we have Group A. Group A voting poll link: https://forms.gle/JVeBVQaomVTNToXx7 We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Puss In Boots Hansel And Gretel The Fisherman And His Wife …

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Grimmbledon Playoff Draw (The Tournament Begins...) 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

Welcome to Grimmbledon! We've finished Volume 1 of the Grimms' fairy tales and it's time to decide once and for all which was the best story we read. 20 tales will be battling it out to earn the crown of the best story. In this episode, we announce the contenders and put them into 5 different groups by drawing lots. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patre…

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88. The Princess And The Pea (World Exclusive) 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We're proud to present The Princess And The Pea by the Brothers Grimm for the first time ever in the English language! Hidden in the Grimms' 5th edition of fairy tales, their version was never translated into English - until now! A crack team of translators has helped us to bring this episode to life, we can't thank you enough. After the story, we …

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Christmas Livestream Quiz 2:05:28

4M ago2:05:28

2:05:28

We present our Christmas Livestream in audio form! Expect a quiz, a cake, crackers, listener chats, and a very unusual story. You can watch the full event on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Np24YiGQG0U?si=bK-Kvdvzxa8Fhj4HBy Adam Field & Matt Hughes

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Christmas Special 2023 1:44:21

4M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

We're back! And back in style. Welcome to our sixth annual Christmas party! Join us round the fire as we get festive in yet another bumper episode. We kick the party off by pulling some Christmas crackers, exchanging presents, and indulging in some festive snacks and beverages to get into the Christmas spirit. It's then story time, starting with a …

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Mo Jain - novel technologies for biomarker discovery 37:04

6M ago37:04

37:04

Mo Jain, Founder and CEO of Sapient, discusses the importance of small molecule biomarkers and his approach to biomarker discovery research. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/…

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Evan Floden - Nextflow and Reproducibility in Science 38:05

7M ago38:05

38:05

Evan Floden, CEO and Co-founder of Seqera Labs, discusses Nextflow, the push for reproducibility in scientific workflows, and his experience as a scientist with a start-up. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https:/…

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5 Year Anniversary Livestream 2:34:20

10M ago2:34:20

2:34:20

We made it to five years! In April we hosted a livestream event to celebrate the milestone - and here it is in audio form. Thanks to everyone who joined and helped make it such a special occasion. For the full experience, you can watch the whole event on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/6Leycit-_jQ?feature=share…

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Linnea Fletcher - Training Technicians for the Biotechnology Industry 37:13

11M ago37:13

37:13

Linnea Fletcher, Biotechnology Department chair at Austin Community College and Director of the InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center, discusses training technicians to tackle real world challenges in the biotechnology industry. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biolo…

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Series 5 Wrap-Up 1:07:20

11M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

It's the end of the series and the end of volume one for us here at Grimm Castle! So join us as we reveal the winners and losers of series 5 of Grimm Reading and indulge in some classic story stats. We then share some clips from our latest special episodes (The Little Mermaid and Sinbad The Sailor), and finally resurrect story stats as we reveal th…

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87. Cinderella (Part 2) 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In part two, discover the origins and history of cinderella as we embark on “The Story Of The Story”. First up, we follow the trail of Cinderella from ancient Greece through Basile, Perrault, and the Grimms, by way of medieval France, as we trace her literary origins. We then attempt to work out where Cinderella really came from, and seek help from…

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86. Cinderella (Part 1) 47:36

1y ago47:36

47:36

A plucky young heroine, an avian stylist, and an axe-wielding dad make for a special season 5 ending - join us round the fire for some comically extreme violence as we read the Cinderella (aka Aschenputtel). Think you know Cinderella? Well, think again! Yes, we've got the lost slipper, we've got the evil step sisters, we've got the fateful ball - b…

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85. The Old Man And His Grandson 49:04

1y ago49:04

49:04

In this story, a psychopathic couple get a schooling from their son when the little boy witnesses the harsh treatment of his grandfather. Things get moralistic this week's as we read the Grimm story, The Old Man And His Grandson. After the tale, we explore the world of old men in folktales, specifically three ATU types that deal with old men lookin…

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Yuri Deigin - Partial Reprogramming Drug Development for Aging 54:17

1y ago54:17

54:17

Yuri Deigin, co-founder of YouthBio Therapeutics, discusses developing rejuvenation gene therapies based on partial reprogramming and his role reinvigorating investigations into the origins of SARS-CoV-2. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, w…

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84. Faithful John 1:02:13

1y ago1:02:13

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On his deathbed, a King commands trusty John, his most loyal servant, to protect his son and heir. But when the boy falls in love with a forbidden painting, John's loyalty is pushed to the limit. Will he sacrifice himself for the sake of the boy? Find out in Faithful John! The Brothers Grimm story responsible for Oscar Wilde's greatest work and you…

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Adam Freund - targeting cells to treat disease 38:15

1+ y ago38:15

38:15

Adam Freund, founder and CEO of Arda Therapeutics, discusses how targeted killing of pathogenic cells could be used to treat chronic disease and aging. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscr…

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Christmas Special 2022 1:51:30

1+ y ago1:51:30

1:51:30

Welcome to our fifth Christmas party AND our 100th episode! Join us round the fire as we get festive in a bumper episode. This year we get an American story, The Poor Count's Christmas, featuring a greedy giant, an underhanded fairy, and an aristocrat with a Christmas addiction. That adventure is swiftly followed by the opening few mini chapters of…

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An Interview With Nick Jubber, Author Of The Fairy Tellers (Extra Grimm) 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

59:34

In this episode we talk to travel writer Nicholas Jubber about his latest book The Fairy Tellers, which unearths the incredible lives of the people behind famous fairy tales. The Fairy Tellers introduces us to seven of the most influential story tellers, including Hans Christian Andersen, Dortchten Wild, Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve, and Hanna D…

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83. The Two Brothers 1:47:32

1+ y ago1:47:32

1:47:32

We finally land at the feet of the longest story in the entire collection, The Two Brothers. And this one's got it all. Dragons, witches, heroes, villains, damsels - this may well be the fairy tale story you’ve been waiting for! When two brothers are banished from home, they gather a retinue of animal disciples and hit the road. Deciding to go thei…

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82. The Tailor In Heaven 49:59

1+ y ago49:59

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Left alone in heaven, Saint Peter hears a knock at the door; a light-fingered tailor wants in. Against the wishes of the Good Lord, Peter lets the tailor through the pearly gates and into paradise. What will happen when the big chief returns home to find heaven in disorder? And why does everyone love Spanish cavalrymen? Find out in The Tailor In He…

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Vasilisa The Beautiful (Halloween Special 2022 ft. Baba Yaga) 1:19:57

1+ y ago1:19:57

1:19:57

Welcome to our first ever Halloween special! Join us round the fire as we read the famous Russian fairy tale Vasilisa The Beautiful. We then have a full Baba Yaga takeover where we do a deep dive on the intriguing witch of slavic folklore. Creepy pork-eating dolls, evil step mothers, colourful horesmen - things get spooky in the castle with this cu…

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Alfredo Andere - connecting biologists and bioinformaticians 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

38:46

Alfredo Andere, co-founder and CEO of Latch Bio, discusses the unique challenges facing young entrepreneurs and the future of cloud computing in biology. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformatics…

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81. Frederick And Catherine 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

53:58

Things are going well for a newly married couple until a dog steals a sausage. Before you know it the house is a wreck and some thieves have stolen all their gold. So Frederick and Catherine set out to track down the thieves and mayhem ensues as we enjoy a generous helping of hilarious misunderstandings, before it all ends with a pastor running for…

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80. The Valiant Little Tailor 1:10:27

1+ y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Welcome to series 5 of Grimm Reading! We kick things off with The Valiant Little Tailor, story number 20 in the Grimms’ Fairy Tales. When a little tailor takes down a swarm of flies ruining his jam on toast, he can’t believe his own bravery. His studio is now too small for a man like him, so he embroiders a commemorative girdle and sets off into th…

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Joshua Hare - cell-based therapies for aging 35:22

2y ago35:22

35:22

Joshua Hare, Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami and co-founder of Longeveron, discusses the regenerative and reparative potential of MSCs and how cell therapies will revolutionize medicine. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, wi…

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Anne-Louise Sarks in Conversation with Sally Sara AM 57:52

2y ago57:52

57:52

Playwright and award-winning journalist Sally Sara AM talks to MTC Artistic Director & Co-CEO Anne-Louise Sarks. Get to know Anne-Louise and hear about her artistic passions as she prepares to launch her inaugural season for Melbourne Theatre Company.By Melbourne Theatre Company

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Series 4 Wrap-Up (ft. Red Riding Hood Extras) 1:13:34

2y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

We tie a bow on the latest series as we reveal the winning and losing Grimm stories from the season. Who gave out the most points? How many 9s did we give? What does it take to become the worst ever story? Discover all in 'Story Stats', where we please everyone by bringing out the spreadsheets and crunching some numbers. After that, we share a piec…

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79. Little Red Riding Hood 1:05:05

2y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

It’s the series four finale so it’s time for a big bad story - join us round the fire for a rendition of the one, the only, Little Red Riding Hood (aka Little Red Cap)! A young girl heads out from home to her grandmother’s - but en route she meets a wolf in the deep of the woods. After engaging in some polite small talk, the wolf weaves a dastardly…

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78. Little Brother And Little Sister 54:03

2y ago54:03

54:03

Have you ever been so thirsty you’d risk turning into a tiger? Can you die from an overly hot bath? Is there a dark side of the moon? Discover the answers to all this and more in our latest episode on the Brothers Grimm story Little Brother and Little Sister. When an evil witchy step-mother turns her step-son into a fawn, he and his sister move int…

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77. The Fox And The Geese 52:29

2y ago52:29

52:29

This time we read the final story from the first volume of the Grimms' fairy tales: The Fox and the Geese. A tale in which our trusty cunning fox may have taken on more than he bargained for... After the story things get mega foxy as we hear two other stories - that's right, two! - where things don't turn up entirely roses for Reynard: "The Hare An…

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76. Frau Trude 47:04

2y ago47:04

47:04

This time we read the shocking tale of Frau Trude. A young girl is enamoured with her neighbour Mrs. Trude. But her parents absolutely forbid her to go on a visit. Naturally, the young girl ignores her parents and before long we've got heads literally on fire among other bizarre happenings. Will the girl escape or has curiosity killed the cat? Join…

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An Interview With Dr Jamie Tehrani On The Origins Of Fairy Tales 56:23

2y ago56:23

56:23

In this episode, we talk with Dr Jamie Tehrani of Durham University about his research into the origins of fairy tales. In his 2016 paper, co-authored with Sara Graça da Silva, they took phylogenetic modeling techniques - borrowed from the world of evolutionary biology where they're used to trace genetic lineages - and put them to work tracing the …

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75. The Golden Bird 1:00:09

2y ago1:00:09

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Join the king's youngest son on an adventure of a lifetime, as he seeks the mystical golden bird that's been pinching his dad's apples. Helped by a patient, omnipotent fox, the prince gets more than he bargained for when he deceives his way into a princess's bathing house. Will he ever find the golden bird? And will his older brothers' jealously dr…

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Alex Shalek - new technology for systems biology 38:48

2y ago38:48

38:48

Alex Shalek, Associate Professor of Chemistry at MIT, discusses new methods and technologies in systems biology that have enabled advances in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, w…

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74. The Twelve Huntsmen 54:07

2y ago54:07

54:07

Twelve hunters, three lovers, and one sexist lion - join us for the Brothers Grimm story The Twelve Huntsmen! A prince and princess are happily engaged. But when the prince’s dying father makes him promise to marry another, the princess is cast aside. Unperturbed, the princess gathers together twelve doppelgangers and gets the team employed as her …

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73. The Six Swans 53:52

2y ago53:52

53:52

When a king is forced to marry a witch’s daughter, his new bride turns her seven step sons into swans. Now it’s up to their only sister to undo the curse. But when her new husband condemns her to death for baby eating, it looks like all might be lost. In fan favourite The Six Swans, we find magical yarn, star flowers, and a strip tease up a tree (n…

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72. Brother Lustig 1:12:17

2y ago1:12:17

1:12:17

In Brother Lustig, a discharged soldier is bankrupted by Saint Peter. The two then team up to start a venture bringing the dead back to life. But when Lustig eats an undercooked lamb's heart, St. Peter decides to go his own way. Will this mismatched pair ever make up? And how will St Peter keep Brother Lustig on the straight and narrow? Find out in…

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71. The Summer And Winter Garden (Beauty And The Beast) 1:22:12

2+ y ago1:22:12

1:22:12

A surprise story this time - the Grimms' version of Beauty And The Beast! Called ‘The Summer And Winter Garden’, join us on a breathtaking journey of kidnapping, heartache, and love against the odds. In the deep of winter, a father’s most beautiful daughter asks him to bring back a rose from his work trip. When he takes a rose belonging to a hideou…

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Christmas Special 2021 1:43:17

2+ y ago1:43:17

1:43:17

It's once more time to the annual Grimm Reading Christmas party! Get cosy round the fire for another dose of festive joy, complete with presents, pies, crackers, alcohol-free mulled wine and more! We get two stories this year. Firstly, a radical choice with the unseasonal story The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen. Soon followed by …

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Jamie Smyth - heart disease and viral infection 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

Jamie Smyth, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, discusses intercellular communication in the heart and how viral infection of cardiac cells can result in heart disease. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://…

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70. The Little Peasant 1:04:58

2+ y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

In a village full of rich peasants, one little peasant alone remains destitute. But through a series of cunning and devious tricks, this little guy is going to turn the tables on everyone in quite spectacular fashion. Join us for The Little Peasant by the Brothers Grimm, where we meet a fatally gullible Shepard, a soothsaying squeezable raven and -…

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69. The Good Bargain 1:15:22

2+ y ago1:15:22

1:15:22

In The Good Bargain, a peasant loses all his money and possessions to some animals. Angered, he goes to the king for justice. But instead of helping him, the king has other ideas. This 'humorous' tale is the first one we've come across that is anti-Semitic. So, once we've finally deciphered the convoluted story, we then explore antisemitism in the …

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68. The Three Feathers 52:30

2+ y ago52:30

52:30

In The Three Feathers, an old king tests his three sons to see who will inherit the kingdom after his death. When the youngest brother emerges triumphant - thanks to an overweight toad - the older brothers demand satisfaction, and plot a jump to the death to settle the succession once and for all. Join us on the final adventure of The Simpleton Tri…

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Amar Gajjar - pediatric brain cancer 26:57

2+ y ago26:57

26:57

Amar Gajjar, world-renowned neuro-oncologist and chair of the Department of Pediatric Medicine at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, discusses emerging treatments for pediatric brain tumors such as medulloblastoma. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnolog…

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67. Our Lady‘s Child 58:08

2+ y ago58:08

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We’re back for series 4! We open the series with a poor family starving to death and the Virgin Mary abducting their daughter. Years later, the Virgin goes off on a work trip and forbids the girl from opening a certain door. When the inevitable happens, the child is banished from heaven and things get weirder from there. Join us once more round the…

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Jill Reckless & Jon Heal - outsourcing drug development 33:06

2+ y ago33:06

33:06

Jill Reckless, CEO and co-founder of RxCelerate, and Jon Heal, Head of In Silico Designs at RxCelerate, discuss the virtual biotech industry, outsourcing drug development, and using bioinformatics for target optimization. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechno…

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