Best Russ The Big Guy Podcasts (2024)

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The Promise of Alternative Proteins 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Some call it fake meat – but the burgers of the future could come from a lab, a fungus, a plant or a hybrid that combines animal meat with alternative proteins. UC Davis researchers are looking at ways to bring these proteins to market on a large scale. Experts say it may be the only sustainable way to meet the world’s demand for meat. In this epis…

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Little Bird, Big City 18:20

3M ago18:20

18:20

A tiny songbird called a black phoebe is trying to adapt to city life – and it’s not an easy job. They didn’t naturally evolve in the city, and they face different threats than they might in their natural habitat. Black phoebes may encounter tougher predators, more chemical pollution and hotter temperatures in the city. In this episode of Unfold, w…

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That Dam Removal Project 10:52

4M ago10:52

10:52

The world’s largest dam removal project is underway along the 250-mile Klamath River in California and Oregon. By the end of 2024, four of the river’s six dams will be demolished. UC Davis scientists are studying whether it will help salmon populations rebound. The fishes’ ear bones could hold clues to their future. In this episode of Unfold, host …

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Harvesting Intelligence: AI’s Journey From Farm to Table 18:05

7M ago18:05

18:05

You may not know it, but artificial intelligence may be responsible for the food on your table. AI is transforming nearly every aspect of our food system, from before a seed is planted up to the moment that food is eaten. AI could even help you decide what food you should eat based on your own health profile. In this episode of Unfold, we take you …

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Close Encounters of the Whale Kind 20:15

8M ago20:15

20:15

Can communication with a humpback whale teach us how to talk to extraterrestrials? Researchers from UC Davis and the SETI Institute want to find out. In the waters of Southeast Alaska, scientists believe they’ve had what might be the very first human-whale communication. The interaction was designed to eventually help us detect and interpret signal…

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Hormonal Birth Control – It’s a Guy Thing, Too 18:31

11M ago18:31

18:31

Imagine this: A man rubs a hormonal gel on his shoulders once daily, and after a few months his sperm count is zero, giving him and his partner peace of mind that they won’t conceive. That’s been the reality for one couple taking part in a clinical trial for male hormonal birth control at UC Davis Health – and around the world. In this episode of U…

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Johnny Only, Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Deep Thinker 1:14:32

11M ago1:14:32

1:14:32

S2-E56 Jonathan Wright, AKA, Johnny Only is a singer-songwriter and entrepreneur from Upstate NY. He is currently known for his amazing kid’s shows that appeal to multiple generations. He was recently filmed for inclusion in an upcoming HBO special. You may know of him connected to Baby Shark and his legal issues with Pink Fong. It seems that some …

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Hey Siri, Why Do I Speak Differently to You? 26:11

1y ago26:11

26:11

If you’ve ever asked Siri or Alexa something, you may have noticed you speak MORE LOUDLY, slowly or make your words “clear-er.” UC Davis researchers say most of us speak differently when talking to our devices. Voice artificial intelligence may even be changing our social behavior. In this episode of Unfold, we’ll talk to two UC Davis linguists to …

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The Water We Eat: Tackling the Groundwater Dilemma 20:56

1+ y ago20:56

20:56

You’ve probably heard of groundwater — the water stored underground in aquifers that is a critical natural resource for the western U.S. Did you know that in California, these aquifers provide nearly 40 percent of the water used by farms and communities? During a drought, that figure is even more — nearly 60 percent. Groundwater is vital for growin…

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Learn About Unfold, a UC Davis Podcast 2:34

1+ y ago2:34

2:34

Unfold, a UC Davis podcast about science, innovation and discovery, unfolded through storytelling. We make complex topics relatable and reveal answers to questions you’ve always been curious about. Each episode takes you into the field with leading researchers and scholars who are working to tackle big picture problems – like how we’re going to fee…

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Bonus: Is Springing Forward Bad for Your Health? 13:39

1+ y ago13:39

13:39

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who love daylight saving time, and those who don’t. UC Davis Health sleep medicine expert Heinrich Gompf is not a big fan of the clock change — or at least not the way we currently do it in the United States. In this episode of Unfold, he tells us why it’s so darn difficult for our bodies to adjust…

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Valentine’s Special: The Science of Relationships 7:30

2y ago7:30

7:30

No better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Unfold than to “partner” with another UC Davis podcast, The Backdrop, hosted by Soterios Johnson. In this episode, you’ll learn a little about the science of relationships from a conversation Soterios had last year with UC Davis Psychology Professor Paul Eastwick. Eastwick investigates how people initia…

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Linking Wartime Trauma to Dementia in Vietnamese American Communities 17:01

2y ago17:01

17:01

Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, more than 1.2 million Southeast Asian refugees have resettled in the U.S. Many of them have experienced significant trauma. Now, many Vietnamese refugees in the U.S. are at ages where they’re beginning to develop dementia. But like other underrepresented groups in the U.S, they also face barriers to seeking treatme…

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The Human Machine: Reimagining Prosthetics 20:34

2y ago20:34

20:34

Nearly half of all arm amputees choose not to use their prosthesis, despite improvements in technology. Prosthetics can be too difficult to operate, unintuitive, and don’t allow amputees to sense pressure or temperature. At UC Davis, engineers, neuroscientists and surgeons are collaborating to solve this problem. In this episode of Unfold, we look …

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Connecting Health Care to People and Their Pets 14:23

2y ago14:23

14:23

About 1,000 people live in Knights Landing, California, a rural agricultural area in Yolo County. Because of its small size, the community lacks most services, including doctors and veterinarians - except on one Sunday every month. In this episode of Unfold, learn about the Knights Landing One Health Center, where veterinarians, physicians and thei…

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Halloween Encore: Murder, Suicide and the Macabre 20:30

2y ago20:30

20:30

In this special Halloween encore episode from last season's Unfold, we discuss a macabre trend from the 1700s in Germany. To avoid eternal damnation for the sin of committing suicide, a number of people began committing child murder so they could be forgiven by a priest before being executed. In this Unfold episode, we look at how imagined child mu…

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How Dogs Could Help Doctors Find the Next Cancer Treatment 18:17

2y ago18:17

18:17

Dogs 10 years and older have a 50% chance of dying from cancer. They also develop the same types of cancers that humans do because their immune system is closely related to ours. Now human oncologists are studying cancer in canines in the hopes of benefiting both animals and humans. In this episode of Unfold, you’ll learn how UC Davis veterinarians…

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Hope For a Spina Bifida Cure, Part 2 19:52

2y ago19:52

19:52

Spina bifida is the most common cause of lifelong childhood paralysis in the United States; approximately four children are born with this spinal defect every day. Standard care usually involves surgery, but it still leaves more than half of children unable to walk. But a combination of surgery and stem cell treatment may offer hope to children. In…

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Hope For a Spina Bifida Cure, Part 1 17:41

2y ago17:41

17:41

Spina bifida is the most common cause of lifelong childhood paralysis in the United States; approximately four children are born with this spinal defect every day. Standard care usually involves surgery, but it still leaves more than half of children unable to walk. Dogs are also sometimes born with spina bifida and most are euthanized at birth. Bu…

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Unfold Season 4: Advancing Health Worldwide 2:10

2y ago2:10

2:10

Season 4 of Unfold explores the most cutting-edge technologies and treatments that advance the health of both people and animals. Hosts Amy Quinton and Marianne Russ Sharp unfold the story of a courageous couple going through the first human clinical trial that uses surgery and stem cells to treat their developing baby’s spina bifida. You’ll hear h…

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"Izzy"-Her journey from non-profit, to corporate, to govt., to self-employment. 1:09:49

2+ y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

S2-E55 Isabelle “Izzy” Poirier Here is another special episode that is perfect for you, the adventurer starting a business or thinking about leaving your current employment for the entrepreneurial life. Izzy is a creative whose journey has taken her from school, through ill-fitting employment, to running her own business, IP Design. She has some ad…

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Be Different or Be Dead-Roy Osing 1:02:29

2+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

S2-E54 Roy Osing, Be Different or Be Dead Season two’s second episode continues our mission of providing amazing guests. It’s another episode filled with powerful ideas and tools that can help you to Go Boldly in your business and in your life! Roy Osing is an entrepreneur, author, CMO, Blogger, V.P., leader, coach and more. He took his business to…

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Dave Clare, Constantly Reimagine to Create the “Next Normal”! 1:08:40

2+ y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

S2-E53 Dave Clare, Constantly Reimagine to Create the “Next Normal”! We are aware that, post-covid, we need to be ready for the “new normal” but what about the “next normal”? According to Dave Clare, business owners need to be constantly reimagining as we are thinking about our business. He warns us of the “Paradox of Success- that what got us to t…

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Josh Zepess, from "Good Soldier' to "Identity Archaeologist" 53:14

2+ y ago53:14

53:14

S1-E52 Josh Zepess, the Identity Archaeologist Hey small business owner, in this final episode of season one, Josh Zepess drops some Gold Nuggets for you! We love the tangible tools that we can sink our teeth into. Here are just a few from Josh: · The most POWERFUL ADVICE YOU WILL EVER HEAR REGARDING “THE ADVERSARY” · plus the TWO TIMES YOU WILL FA…

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Don Schmincke, says Entrepreneurs are BORN are with something that can't be taught. 46:49

2+ y ago46:49

46:49

S1-E51 Don Schmincke Entrepreneurs are born with something unique. Don believes, based on his research, that entrepreneurs are born with characteristics that cannot be taught. If this is true, is the popular movement encouraging people to take their passions and turn them into businesses a failed notion? Is entrepreneurism a result of something inn…

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Stephanie Krummenacker, Three marketing tips with MediaBrush Marketing founder 49:35

3y ago49:35

49:35

S1-B10 Stephanie Krummenacker of MediaBrush Marketing. It is said that a business owner’s life is never a straight line. Stephanie shares the several unexpected opportunities that led her to eventually start MediaBrush Marketing. She offers her observations derived from decades of experience in sales and marketing and as the current founder of Medi…

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Spiritual Mindset Coach, Monique Scott, does what's necessary to serve and succeed. 55:02

3y ago55:02

55:02

S1-E50 Spiritual Mindset Coach, Monique Scott, does what's necessary to serve and succeed. Here is an episode featuring an amazing woman who serves others through her coaching. Like all of us in the business world, Monique Scott’s path has not been a straight line. Originally working as a Manifestation Coach, she was challenged by the results she w…

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She Attempted Suicide, a Survivor's Story of Service-Kendra Letham 40:05

3y ago40:05

40:05

S1-E49 She Attempted Suicide, a Survivor's Story of Service-Kendra Letham Kendra Letham shares her powerful story of living with depression, her struggle with medications, her suicide attempt, and life after the helicopter flight to the hospital. Her message is clear! Don’t do it! There are people who will help you and there is a fulfilling life aw…

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Max Filin & the WOWCube, revolutionizing entertainment, education, brain development, more! 1:04:23

3y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

S1-E48 Max Filin and the WOWCube, revolutionizing entertainment, education, brain development, more! Here is a riddle: What was invented by Russians, plus one twelve-year-old, has eight processors, 24 high-resolution Gorilla Glass displays, lots of sphere-shaped neodymium magnets, internet connectivity, runs your favorite apps, plays your favorite …

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Cockroaches for Dessert 18:54

3y ago18:54

18:54

Just when you thought Unfold was done for the season, we decided to bug you with one last episode. UC Davis boasts one of the largest insect collections in North America, so how could we not take you on a tour? The Bohart Museum of Entomology holds more than 7 million specimens, from the beautiful to the downright terrifying. Its entomologists have…

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The Promise of Alternative Proteins 21:37

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Little Bird, Big City 18:20

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That Dam Removal Project 10:52

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Harvesting Intelligence: AI’s Journey From Farm to Table 18:05

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Close Encounters of the Whale Kind 20:15

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Hormonal Birth Control – It’s a Guy Thing, Too 18:31

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Johnny Only, Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Deep Thinker 1:14:32

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Hey Siri, Why Do I Speak Differently to You? 26:11

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The Water We Eat: Tackling the Groundwater Dilemma 20:56

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Learn About Unfold, a UC Davis Podcast 2:34

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Bonus: Is Springing Forward Bad for Your Health? 13:39

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Valentine’s Special: The Science of Relationships 7:30

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Linking Wartime Trauma to Dementia in Vietnamese American Communities 17:01

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The Human Machine: Reimagining Prosthetics 20:34

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Connecting Health Care to People and Their Pets 14:23

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Halloween Encore: Murder, Suicide and the Macabre 20:30

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How Dogs Could Help Doctors Find the Next Cancer Treatment 18:17

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Hope For a Spina Bifida Cure, Part 2 19:52

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Hope For a Spina Bifida Cure, Part 1 17:41

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Unfold Season 4: Advancing Health Worldwide 2:10

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"Izzy"-Her journey from non-profit, to corporate, to govt., to self-employment. 1:09:49

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Be Different or Be Dead-Roy Osing 1:02:29

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Dave Clare, Constantly Reimagine to Create the “Next Normal”! 1:08:40

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Josh Zepess, from "Good Soldier' to "Identity Archaeologist" 53:14

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Don Schmincke, says Entrepreneurs are BORN are with something that can't be taught. 46:49

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Stephanie Krummenacker, Three marketing tips with MediaBrush Marketing founder 49:35

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Spiritual Mindset Coach, Monique Scott, does what's necessary to serve and succeed. 55:02

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She Attempted Suicide, a Survivor's Story of Service-Kendra Letham 40:05

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Max Filin & the WOWCube, revolutionizing entertainment, education, brain development, more! 1:04:23

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Cockroaches for Dessert 18:54

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