Best Josh Paredes Podcasts (2024)

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Welcome Back from the Hosts! 4:15

15d ago4:15

4:15

Welcome back, Princeton! Today we sit down with Lina and Jovian as they talk about why they're working on Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B Cubed), what drew them to science communication, and what to expect for future episodes! This episode of B Cubed was produced under the 148th board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with the Insights ne…

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Love and Intimacy in the Digital Age w/ Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer 11:20

7M ago11:20

11:20

In this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer on the impact of technology and dating apps on modern interpretations of love. Dr. Gigerenzer's research as an anthropologist has focused on Muslim communities in India, including deep dives into the impacts of technology on relationships and courtship. Dr. Gigere…

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Understanding offshore wind energy w/ Avery Barnett 7:35

10M ago7:35

7:35

In this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Avery Barnett, a PhD student from Jamaica. She works closely with her advisors SPIA Professor Michael Oppenheimer and MAE Professor Jesse Jenkins focusing on renewable energy policies in the Caribbean. Barnett spoke about her work with the N.J. Wind Institute Fellowship Program through…

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6G Wireless: A new method to reduce food waste w/ Atsutse Kludze GS ’26 15:46

11M ago15:46

15:46

In this episode of B-Cubed, Senna Aldoubosh and Ria Tomar sat down with ECE graduate student Atsutse Kludze to discuss recent findings of how producers can use 6G wireless signaling as a non-invasive way to quantify and assess produce quality. The project was done at the SWAN lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, with the goal of finding ways to re…

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Learning, Sleep, and Spotify w/ Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman 16:51

11M ago16:51

16:51

Sleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep? This is a focus of Princeton Computational Memory Lab. Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab, likes to picture sleep as the replaying of a playlist of memories and experiences that yo…

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STEM TA Spotlight w/ Rish Raghu, Jessica Jin, and Ben Zenker '24 27:08

1y ago27:08

27:08

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Senior Thesis Spotlight w/ Hannah Faughnan '23 and Imani Mulrain '23 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

38:59

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Simone Kirkevold sit down with Hannah Faughnan, a senior in the EEB department, and Imani Mulrain, a senior in the Chemistry department, to learn more about their senior theses. Hannah and Imani cover what got them interested in their topics, their results, and important advice…

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Material Design and Quantum Computing Applications w/ Grad Student Josh Leeman 8:32

1+ y ago8:32

8:32

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Noelle Kim sit down with Josh Leeman, a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Josh discusses his interest in applying technologies from condensed matter theory to quantum computing applications, how doing research remotely during the pandemic g…

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Computer Vision w/ Dr. Ruth Fong 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

18:38

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh sits down with Dr. Ruth Fong, a researcher and professor at Princeton in the COS department. Dr. Fong discusses her interest in computer vision and explainable AI, gives us insight into her lab's (Looking Glass Lab) collaboration with the Visual AI Lab to learn more about AI biases…

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Theoretical Computer Science w/ Dr. Pedro Paredes 12:48

1+ y ago12:48

12:48

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Pedro Paredes, a professor and researcher in the Computer Science Department to learn more about his research with theoretical computer science. Aside from discussing his work, Dr. Paredes delves into what sparked his interest in the topic, and even i…

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Immunology in Rewilded Lab Mice w/ Grad Student Alexander E. Downie 20:30

1+ y ago20:30

20:30

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Ketevan Shavdia sit down with Alexander E. Downie, a final year graduate student in the Graham lab, to learn more about his upcoming dissertation. Alec discusses his research with rewilded lab mice, a recent New Yorker article featuring the Graham lab, and advice for students p…

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Noncommunicable Diseases and Socioeconomic Status in Turkana, Kenya w/ Grad Student Benjamin Muhoya 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Thiago Tarraf Varella sit down with Benjamin Muhoya, a graduate student in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department to learn more about his research. Benjamin discusses his research in hospitals prior to coming to Princeton, his research looking at the evolutionary perspective of the trends…

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The Mind of the Yellow Fever Mosquito w/ Grad Student Timothy W. Schwanitz 10:27

1+ y ago10:27

10:27

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Oyshee Lahiry sit down with Timothy W. Schwanitz, a graduate student in the McBride lab to learn more about his experience working in the lab. Timothy discusses his interest in insects and etymology, the research the McBride lab does, and advice for students in STEM. This episo…

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Social Computing w/ Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández 16:11

2y ago16:11

16:11

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández, a professor in the Computer Science department to learn more about Social Computing. Dr. Monroy-Hernández discusses his journey into CS, creative uses for AI, and addressing AI biases. This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and …

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Pathogen Detection Using mCARMEN w/ Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold 10:30

2y ago10:30

10:30

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Ketevan Shavdia sit with Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold, an assistant professor in the Molecular Biology at Princeton, to discuss his research on using CRISPR to develop new technologies to detect pathogens. Dr. Myhrvold discusses his experience as a Princeton undergraduate, his devel…

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Jupiter's Auroras w/ Dr. Jamey R. Szalay 34:22

2y ago34:22

34:22

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Thiago Tarraf Varella sits down with Princeton researcher Dr. Jamey R. Szalay to discuss the science behind Jupiter's auroras. Dr. Szalay also discusses exciting breakthroughs being madeby the Jovian Auroral Distributions Experiment (JADE) in learning about Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. This epi…

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Social Impairment in Autism mouse models w/ Chino Eke 13:30

2y ago13:30

13:30

In this special episode of The Highlights, we interview Chino Eke, an undergraduate senior in the Neuroscience department. We discuss his senior thesis research, which was done with his advisor Professor Elizabeth Gould, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Neuroscience department focused on brain plasticity. Chino’s paper investigates two t…

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109. Easter Special 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

We're back just in time for the holiday! (close enough) In this episode, Mindy and Josh discuss a catfishing tale with a surprise twist, Easter trivia, and Selena. Mindy also discusses some intense ways Ancient Romans used to execute people. On that note, Happy Easter!

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What can vocal marmosets tell us about human development? w/ Thiago Tarraf Varella 19:31

2+ y ago19:31

19:31

In this special episode of Princeton Insights: The Highlights, we interview show host Thiago Tarraf Varella, a third year graduate student in the Psychology department. We discuss his research, which was done with his advisor, Dr. Asif Ghazanfar, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Psychology Department focused on developmental and evolutio…

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108. Basketball (Reverse Ep!) 50:35

2+ y ago50:35

50:35

We switch it up this week as Mindy & Josh talk all about basketball! In Questioning Florida, Mindy talks about a man who had questionable priorities. Then, she talks about some strange stories from NBA players who spent time overseas. Josh wraps up the episode by discussing the mother of basketball, Senda Berenson Abbott, who fought serious back pa…

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107. Shameless Dudes 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

37:44

We dive into a topic we've probably indirectly covered 50 times by now: shameless dudes! We begin with a discussion about Mindy's new job and a recent trip to Philadelphia. Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who didn't trust the quality of his drugs. Quiz Corner also makes a return as we see what Mindy knows about national pride vs. shame. Mindy …

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106. Dating 49:30

2+ y ago49:30

49:30

This week, we look into the world of dating! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a guy with an absolutely ridiculous way to protest the mask mandate. Mindy then quizzes him on the courtship rituals of cultures in the past. We wrap up the episode with some #WorstFirstDate stories from Twitter!

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105. Terrible Men, Vol. 2 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

48:53

We re-visit a topic way back from the early days of the podcast with this episode about terrible men! We begin by talking about the Texas freeze and Josh's bout with COVID. We then discuss a Florida man who had quite an overreaction to a minor situation. Mindy then tells the story of King Leopold II before we wrap up the episode discussing strange …

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104: Nightmares (w/ Andrew & Michelle) 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

55:55

We welcome special guests Andrew and Michelle back to the show to discuss the frightening world of nightmares! We jump into some of our own experiences with them before Mindy talks about mythical monsters with some...strange attributes. Then, Josh dives into Reddit to find some of the creepiest nightmares people have had.…

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103. Accidental Inventions 35:45

3y ago35:45

35:45

Mindy and Josh stumble upon some accidental inventions this week! They discuss birthing-related discoveries, one-wheeled vehicles, and how little they know about illicit drugs. They also talk about a Florida man who came up with a clever(?) way to hide his stash. Then, Josh quizzes Mindy about some failed inventions of the past!…

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102. Paranoia 46:51

3y ago46:51

46:51

This week, we look into the world of paranoia! Mindy talks about King Mithridates, who became strangely obsessed with poison after suspecting he'd become a victim of it early in life. Then, Josh reads some stories from Reddit so we can give our un-expert opinions on their level of paranoia. We also discuss a kick-happy Florida woman who couldn't be…

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Futuristic Nostalgia w/ Yeon Soon Shin and Rolando Masís-Obando 22:37

3y ago22:37

22:37

In this episode of The Highlights, we're joined by Yeon Soon Shin, who completed her doctoral degree in neuroscience at Princeton in 2020 and Rolando Masís-Obando, a 5th-year graduate student in neuroscience. We discuss their paths to graduate work in psychology, their research on how environmental context affects memory, and the virtual reality en…

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101. Heroes with Disabilities 50:33

3y ago50:33

50:33

Welcome back! Mindy and Josh return after a long hiatus to talk about heroes with disabilities! In this episode, we discuss our eventful break, peanut butter and jelly whiskey, and a Florida man with an unfortunate name. Mindy also teaches us about the inspiration behind A Beautiful Mind before Josh discusses some of the most disability-friendly co…

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Talking Toddlers w/ Mira Nencheva 31:27

3y ago31:27

31:27

In this episode of The Highlights, we're joined by Mira Nencheva, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology. We discuss her path to graduate work in psychology, the day-to-day of working with toddlers at the Princeton Baby Lab, and how the vocal pitch of a caregiver can affect learning early in life. This episode of The Highlights was prod…

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A 'bird's-eye' view w/ Professor Cassie Stoddard 27:58

3y ago27:58

27:58

This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Cassie Stoddard is a professor in the Stoddard Lab of EEB. She can be reached at mstoddard@princeton.edu. To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode pl…

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‘Which side are you on?’ w/ Patricia Hoyos 18:32

3y ago18:32

18:32

This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Patricia Hoyos is a graduate student in the Kastner Lab of PNI. She can be reached at phoyos@princeton.edu. To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode …

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100th Episode Extravaganza! 1:03:23

3y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

We're celebrating 100 episodes today! Mindy and Josh welcome frequent guests Andrew and Michelle to the show to discuss how it began and has grown over the years. Josh also talks about a Florida man who hired an airplane banner that could've been worded a LOT better. Mindy also shares her ranking of something near and dear to her heart. Plus, we li…

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Decoding Mosquitoes w/ Zhilei Zhao 20:10

3y ago20:10

20:10

This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Zhilei Zhao is a post-doc in the Goldberg Lab at Cornell University. He can be reached at zz367@cornell.edu. RESOURCES: Princeton Insights coverage: Infectious mosquitoes decode the unique smell of humans to p…

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99. Disastrous Weddings 39:32

3y ago39:32

39:32

This week, we dive into disastrous weddings! After trying a Japanese snack with a questionable ingredient, we bring back "Germany vs. Florida." Mindy then quizzes Josh on some problematic relationships before he wraps up the episode with the ultimate bridezilla. Plus, a special appearance by Mindy's sister!…

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Episode 98: The Bizarre Rise of Anti-Barney Humor 46:57

3y ago46:57

46:57

This week, Mindy and Josh talk about the strangely dark phenomenon known as anti-Barney humor that has led to multiple lawsuits. Before that, they discuss the dogs getting into trouble when left alone and a Florida man who may have set a record for the most crimes committed in an 18-hour period. Enjoy!…

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Episode 97: Near-death Experiences, Vol. 2 (w/special guest) 56:33

3y ago56:33

56:33

This week, we welcome Mindy's brother-in-law Geo to the show to talk all about near-death experiences! We start by discussing Mindy's latest tattoo before trying a Japanese candy that had an unexpected flavor. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man, a live gator, and the roof of a bar. Don't ask. Geo then discusses a couple of close persona…

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Episode 96: Animal Attacks (w/ special guests) 56:27

3y ago56:27

56:27

This week, we have Andrew and Michelle on the show to discuss all kinds of animal attacks, both personal and historical. Before that, Mindy and Josh discuss their recent trip to Maryland that included a fireworks disaster. Then, Josh sets a new bar for the weirdest Florida Man headline ever. Then, Michelle talks about a close encounter with a loose…

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Episode 95: Strange Beliefs 39:15

3y ago39:15

39:15

This week, we get into some strange things people believe in. Before that, we talk about the new podcast equipment and an upcoming trip. Josh then talks about a woman who decided that Circle K was clothing optional in Questioning Florida. Mindy then discusses the extermination of cats in Europe and The Order of the Pug, which was apparently a real …

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Episode 94: Twist Endings 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

28:01

We're back with an episode all about stories with a twist! First, we discuss another unfortunately lost episode that led to a big upgrade in equipment that should lead to more frequent and better quality episodes! Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who pulled a gun on a Starbucks barista for the most trivial of reasons with a twist ending of its …

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Episode 93: Summer Chaos 39:35

3+ y ago39:35

39:35

This week, we're getting into the summer vibe! In Questioning Florida, we talk about how a dad bringing pizza to his daughter somehow ended in an arrest. Mindy then tries her luck in a summer edition of Spot The Fake. We wrap up the episode with a discussion about the chaos that was the Woodstock Festival!…

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Episode 92: Stories of Revenge, Vol. 2 40:50

3+ y ago40:50

40:50

Mindy and Josh re-visit a popular past episode based on revenge stories! First, they talk about baby news from family and friends, including a previous guest on the show. Josh then talks about a man that was given a stern warning by police but decided to ignore it anyway in Questioning Florida. Mindy then quizzes Josh on the life of Princess Olga o…

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Automating Observations w/ Talmo Pereira 25:15

3+ y ago25:15

25:15

This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Talmo Pereira is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Neuroscience. He can be reached at talmo@princeton.edu. RESOURCES: Princeton Insights coverage: A computational model for automated tracking of socially-…

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Episode 91: Inventions 58:25

3+ y ago58:25

58:25

This week, we're talking about interesting inventions! Josh starts the episode by telling a hilarious story of former producer Andrew sleepwalking into an awkward situation. Then, they talk about a Florida woman who delivered Easter eggs with questionable material inside them. Mindy then dives into the life of Ignaz Semmelweis, who was crucial in h…

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Episode 90: Badass Men 53:24

3+ y ago53:24

53:24

In this very delayed episode (sorry), Josh and Mindy shift from badass women to badass men! They start by discussing Bob Odenkirk's "Nobody" and the finale of "The Promised Neverland". Then, they do a sparkling water taste test before jumping into a Questioning Florida/Spot the Real mash-up segment! Mindy then tells the story of Marquis de Lafayett…

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Episode 89: Badass Women 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

43:25

This week, we talk about an NCAA basketball inequality fail before jumping into an NSFW story of a man that got way too personal with a pickle in Questioning Florida. Then, we shift our attention to a badass woman named Juana Inés de la Cruz, a Mexican philosopher and writer who propelled a movement against misogyny and sexism. Josh then shares a r…

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Episode 88: Toxic Relationships 42:13

3+ y ago42:13

42:13

This week is all about toxic people! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who couldn't do anything right in a robbery attempt. Mindy then tells the story of Isabella of France, whose husband had his eyes on other guys throughout their relationship. We wrap up the episode by talking about the actor Thomas Middleditch and his controversial …

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Episode 87: Samurais 45:19

3+ y ago45:19

45:19

This week, we talk impossible-to-schedule vaccines, Mindy's new fascination with trick shots, and Trump's golden statue. We also play a round of Germany or Florida with Mindy before she talks all about the legendary (and cocky) samurai Miyamoto Musashi!

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Episode 86: Unusual Crimes, Vol. 2 44:13

3+ y ago44:13

44:13

This week, we re-visit the topic of the pilot episode by discussing unusual crimes! First, Mindy and Josh tell stories of how people annoyed them this week in Quarantine Corner. Then, Josh tells a tale of one of the most despicable guys ever featured on Questioning Florida. Mindy then talks about Michael Malloy, a man that apparently couldn't be ki…

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Episode 85: Love Stories 48:04

3+ y ago48:04

48:04

We're finally back from a break to discuss love stories! We begin the episode by catching up with Josh's annoying hacker problem before they question a Florida man who decided to rob a pharmacy at the worst possible time. Then, Mindy examines how she and Josh mix when it comes to primary and secondary personalities. She wraps up the episode by disc…

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Episode 84: Hackers 44:00

3+ y ago44:00

44:00

We have personal ties to this week's topic, as Josh opens the show talking about how he had two separate credit cards compromised by someone in Russia in a span of two days. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about Podium Guy from the Capitol attack, who conveniently documented his crime in detail to make things easier on the FBI. Mindy then talks …

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