Best Sean Petrie Podcasts (2024)

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TCR Episode #151 | Brad Taylor -DEAD MAN'S HAND 50:54

1M ago50:54

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New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor ups the ante and goes all in talking his latest edge-of-your-seat Pike Logan thriller, DEAD MAN'S HAND. DEAD MAN'S HAND: To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukranian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intel…

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TCR Episode #150 | Mark Greaney - THE CHAOS AGENT 54:34

2M ago54:34

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#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series, Mark Greaney, unleashes Chaos on the Crew in his latest interview. THE CHAOS AGENT: Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. A car accident in Japan. A drowning in Seoul. A home invasion in B…

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TCR Episode #149 | Gregg Hurwitz - LONE WOLF 51:43

2M ago51:43

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In this episode, the Crew shares a drink with one of their favorite authors, Gregg Hurwitz, as they discuss his latest Orphan X thriller, "LONE WOLF." About Lone Wolf: Once a black book government assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak left the program, went deep underground, and reinvented himself as someone who will go anywhere, and risk everythi…

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TCR Episode #148 | Nick Petrie - THE PRICE YOU PAY 51:25

2M ago51:25

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So you want a glimpse into Nick Petrie's latest Peter Ash thriller? Well, this is The Price You Pay--an hour with The Crew Reviews. For those living under a rock, Nick Petrie is the author of eight novels in the Peter Ash series. His debut, The Drifter, won both the ITW Thriller award and the Barry Award for Best First Novel, and was a finalist for…

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TCR Episode #147 | Terry Hayes - THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

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In this episode, Mike and Chris chat with acclaimed screenwriter and bestselling author Terry Hayes about his latest novel, THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST, a decade in the making. About Terry: Terry Hayes is an Australian screenwriter, producer, and novelist, born on October 8, 1951, in Sussex, England. Known for his versatile career, Hayes has made signif…

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TCR Episode #146 | Jack Stewart - UKNOWN RIDER 56:06

5M ago56:06

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On this episode, Sean and Chris sit down with Top Gun fighter pilot turned thriller author, Jack Stewart to discuss his debut novel, UKNOWN RIDER. SYNOPSIS: After a Navy pilot inexplicably loses control of his stealth fighter, he stumbles upon a global conspiracy, and embarks on a thrilling chase filled with espionage and betrayal. TOP GUN instruct…

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TCR Episode #145 | Steve Urszenyi - PERFECT SHOT 56:45

6M ago56:45

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In this episode, the Crew sits down with Steve Urszenyi, to talk about his debut thriller, PERFECT SHOT. Steve served for over thirty years as a paramedic in Toronto and as a tactical medic (TRU/SWAT, CBRNE, HUSAR, and public order unit) with the Ontario Provincial Police. He is an expert in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosiv…

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TCR Episode #144 | Jim Shockey - CALL ME HUNTER 1:23:44

6M ago1:23:44

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In this episode, the Crew Reviews goes behind the scenes with one of the world's greatest outdoorsmen, Jim Shockey, to discuss his debut thriller, CALL ME HUNTER. “Astoundingly original, relentlessly paced, and purely authentic.” —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author Considered the Michael Jordan of outdoor sports, Jim Shockey has produc…

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TCR Episode #143 | Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille - BLOOD LINES 1:01:40

7M ago1:01:40

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In this episode, New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille prove that brilliance runs in the BLOOD LINES… We discuss their latest collaboration, an intricately constructed thriller that kept us guessing till the final page. BLOOD LINES features the return of Army CID Special Agents Brodie and Taylor who are on the hunt for …

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TCR Episode #142 | Andrew Welsh-Huggins - END OF THE ROAD 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

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In this episode, the Crew ventures to the end of the road to chat with journalist-turned-thriller author Andrew Welsh-Huggins. In "The End of the Road," Myles's testimony should have landed Pryor, their one-eyed ringleader, in jail after a botched bank robbery, but Pryor escaped unscathed while Myles served time. Now, determined to leave his crimin…

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TCR Episode #141 | Ken Jaworowski - SMALL TOWN SINS 50:05

7M ago50:05

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The Crew indulges in "Small Town Sins" with the brilliant Ken Jaworowski, a former New York Times critic turned author. In this episode, we delve into the story behind the story of "Small Town Sins," which Publisher's Weekly hails as a "satisfying thriller with finely drawn, highly sympathetic characters." Join us on an exploration of Locksburg, Pe…

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Ep. 185 How to Make a Drug Pt 2: Libraries and Design 58:55

8M ago58:55

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On this second episode about drug discovery, we discuss small molecule drug libraries and the challenges behind rational design! Don't know what that means? Tune in to find out! References: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2019.00107/full https://next.cancer.gov/discoveryresources/resources_ndl.htm https://www.molbiolcell.org/doi/…

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TCR Episode #140 | Taylor Moore -RICOCHET 55:16

8M ago55:16

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In this exciting episode of The Crew Review Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Taylor Moore for the third time! Join us as we dive into the electrifying world of his latest release, "RICOCHET," the third installment in the heart-pounding Garrett Kohl thriller series. 📚 Book Synopsis: DEA Special Agent Garrett Kohl is back and facing his most i…

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Ep. 184 How to Make a Drug Pt 1: A Target 54:36

8M ago54:36

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Hey everyone! Today's episode is about getting into the nitty gritty of drug discovery. We often benefit from the research and development that goes into the creation of drugs we use to treat illnesses without really understanding what goes into that process. In this first part, we will discuss how you conceptually begin the process. References: ht…

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TCR Episode #139 | Steve Berry & Grant Blackwood - THE 9TH MAN 48:11

9M ago48:11

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Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat episode as the Crew sits down with bestselling authors Steve Berry and Grant Blackwood to unravel the secrets behind their latest heart-stopping thriller, "The 9th Man." Join us as we dive into the high-octane world of Magellan Billet operative Luke Daniels, who finds himself entangled in a deadly plot involving A…

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Ep. 183 Influenza Pt 4: Vaccines and Pandemics 48:33

9M ago48:33

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Sorry for the COVID-related break in episodes everyone! In our return, we complete our series on influenza by discussing past epidemics and pandemics to understand how influenza has repeatedly led to large scale medical events. Then we will finish by discussing the current and future state of influenza vaccines! References: https://www.nejm.org/doi…

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TCR Episode #138 | Don Bentley - FLASH POINT 57:45

11M ago57:45

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The entire crew assembled to welcome Don Bentley back to The Crew Reviews. Join us as we dive into the heart-pounding world of Tom Clancy's "Flash Point" and discover the high-stakes challenges that await Jack Ryan, Jr. "Bentley proves himself a worthy successor to Tom Clancy" - Publishers Weekly In this electrifying installment of the #1 New York …

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Ep. 182 Influenza Pt 3: Whaddya Gonna Do About It? 36:05

11M ago36:05

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You've had the flu. You've had a cold. Maybe you've even had allergies! But how can you tell them apart? And if you even figure out that you do have influenza, are there any treatments you can take that can help? References: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/gastroenteritis-in-adults-a-to-z https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/182/4/29…

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Ep. 181 Influenza Pt 2: The Piggies 44:06

11M ago44:06

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Last episode we discussed the current H5N1 flu that is hitting birds pretty hard. But is bird flu different from swine flu? Is there just a 'human flu', or do we only catch influenza from other animals? Let's get into the evolutionary history of the flu and primary hosts! References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7328453/ https://www…

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Ep. 180 Influenza Pt 1: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza 41:43

11M ago41:43

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Today's episode is the first in a four-part series on influenza! This time we are covering just enough background information to discuss the recent H5N1 pandemic in birds, which was responsible for the egg shortage and has been killing a lot of wild birds. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074182/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go…

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Ep. 179 The Silence of the Plants 33:02

12M ago33:02

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Sure, plants can sometimes smell good and they do cool stuff like make carbs for us to eat and oxygen for us to breathe. But they sort of look like they're just passively sitting there, right? Just chilling. If only we could hear just a slightly broader range of frequencies, we would hear a whole new world of plants -- one where they are complainin…

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TCR Episode #137 | Bill Schweigart - THE GUILTY ONE 53:36

12M ago53:36

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The Crew interrogates Bill Schweigart about his fantastic new novel THE GUILTY ONE. Not allowed to take the fifth, Schweigart implicates himself as a damn fine author and a very funny man. “A raw, visceral, hard-charging police procedural and a relentless thriller packed into one explosive novel. You’ll finish this book breathless.” —Lee Goldberg, …

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Ep. 178 A Baby Born of Two Daddies 52:45

1y ago52:45

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Hi everyone! This week's episode is about recent work trying to figure out a way to make a baby mouse that has two genetic dads. We also dive into why mammals don't seem to have virgin births!References: https://www.nature.com/articles/cr201115 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17034046/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nature02402 https://www.nature.…

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Ep. 177 Black Holes Pt 2: Quasi-Stars and Quasars 1:17:41

1y ago1:17:41

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Today's episode is our second and final episode on Black Holes! We cover some exotic black hole concepts, like whether they are a source of dark energy, what a white hole is, and whether black holes are fuzzy or not! References: https://www.science.org/content/article/dark-energy-supermassive-black-holes-physicists-spar-over-radical-idea https://sc…

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Ep. 176 Black Holes Pt 1: Curvy Thicc Spacetime Stuff 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

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Here in our first episode on our 2-parter on Black Holes, we explain what a black hole is in theory and what it probably actually is in practice. We dive into why it is still hard for us to really know what the true nature of black holes are and we discuss the different kinds of black holes.References: https://forums.space.com/threads/how-to-calcul…

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Ep. 175 The Norfolk Southern Environmental Trainwreck 43:10

1y ago43:10

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In February, a train was partially derailed while carrying a number of chemicals. The subsequent attempt at containment resulted in the release of many thousands of gallons of these chemicals. What were those chemicals? What are the risks involved in their release? References: https://www.nytimes.com/article/ohio-train-derailment.html https://www.n…

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Ep. 174 Desalination Pt 2: A Not-So-Salty Future? 50:47

1y ago50:47

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On this week's episode, we complete our series on desalination by discussing the near future technologies that are coming to either improve or attempt to supplant the current front runners that we discussed last week. We will also discuss the downsides of desalination and work that is being done to try to minimize or circumvent them! References: ht…

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Last of Us Rerelease! Fungus Pt 2: Cordyceps and More! 57:36

1y ago57:36

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Hi Everyone! We're interrupting our series on desalination to put out a quick rerelease of one of our episodes on Fungi! We're doing this in honor of the season 1 finale of The Last of Us, which heavily features a fungus called Cordyceps, which we covered in this episode. Check it out and learn more about cordyceps, similar fungi, and much nicer fu…

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Ep. 173 Desalination Pt 1: So Salty 45:16

1y ago45:16

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Climate change is happening, two billion people don't have a reliable and safe supply of fresh water, and the problem isn't likely to get a whole lot better on its own! Desalination is the process of making fresh water from salt water, but what is the current state of the technology? Find out on this episode of Petri Dish! Next time, we will discus…

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Ep. 172 VEXAS: A Mystery Syndrome 43:52

1y ago43:52

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While science and medicine have come a long way over the centuries, there are still illnesses that cannot be explained -- and many of them are autoinflammatory disorders. Many people all over the world have been inflicted with these disorders with no clear cause. But recently, scientists were able to find a mutation that can help explain what some …

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Ep. 171 Side Quests 2: Cancer and Concrete 30:26

1y ago30:26

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Occasionally we do episodes where we speak about a couple different topics that don't have a specific underlying theme -- they're just fun science papers that have cropped up recently! This time we discuss the confluence of two different hot technologies, CRISPR base editing and CAR T cells. We also do a little dive into Roman Concrete! References:…

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Ep. 170 Death Pt 2: A Twitching Heart 58:00

1y ago58:00

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We return with our second episode on Death, the final frontier! What is it? Actually though, like what determines the moment when someone dies? This question has actually had a different answer through the years, and we dive into the definition and how it has changed as technology has advanced. We finish with an example of cutting-edge technology t…

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TCR Episode #136 | Gregg Hurwitz - THE LAST ORPHAN 59:58

1y ago59:58

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The Crew is back... and so is Evan Smoak! In this episode, the guys are joined by New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz to discuss his latest Orphan X thriller, THE LAST ORPHAN. As a child, Evan Smoak was plucked out of a group home, raised and trained as an off-the-books assassin for the government as part of the Orphan Program. When he …

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Ep 169 Death Pt.1: Disembodied Pig Brains 39:34

1y ago39:34

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On our first episode about Death, we look into a paper published a few years that described the reanimation of a pig brain! Spooky! Let’s get into the science behind it and some of its implications for humans!

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Ep 168. The Tridemic 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

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This winter season the world is dealing with not two but three respiratory illnesses at the same time. While these are familiar names at this point, they’re definitely different from one another, so let’s get into COVID, the flu, and RSV!

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TCR Episode #135 | Nelson Demille - THE MAZE 1:06:56

1+ y ago1:06:56

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On this episode, the Crew is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille to discuss The Maze, a blistering thriller featuring his most popular series character, former NYPD homicide detective John Corey. Inspired by and based on the actual and still unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, The Maze takes the reader on a dangerous hunt for an…

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TCR Rewinds | Ray Porter - Actor & Audiobook Narrator 1:14:33

1+ y ago1:14:33

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“Be Kind, Rewind” In this edition of the Crew Rewinds, the boys take you back to March 2021, and the time they chatted with American actor and audiobook narrator extraordinaire Ray Porter. A multiple Earphones Award-winning and Audie-nominated narrator Porter possesses a commanding and versatile voice that allows him to work across a wide range of …

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TCR Halloween 2022 | Horror Novel Recommendations 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

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Halloween 2022 Horror Novel Recommendations It's Halloween again, and that means the Crew got together to talk about all things gothic, dark, weird, and thrilling–and, hopefully, your next favorite scary book. -------------------------------------- Find us on social media and let us know your favorites! And don't forget to subscribe to The Crew Rev…

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TCR Episode #134 | Yasmin Angoe - THEY COME AT KNIGHT 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

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Knight falls on the Crew Reviews as Yasmin Angoe returns with her latest novel, THEY COME AT KNIGHT. It’s another fascinating and entertaining hour with Yasmin as she details the inspiration behind her outstanding follow-up to last year’s HER NAME IS KNIGHT, reveals the challenges and anxiety that come with an encore performance, and gives us anoth…

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TCR Episode #133 | Adam Hamdy -THE OTHER SIDE OF NIGHT 53:02

1+ y ago53:02

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Adam Hamdy rejoins the Crew from the other side of the world to discuss THE OTHER SIDE OF NIGHT. Just as Adam left the comforts of home in England to explore a new land with his family in Mauritius, he left the confines of the conventional thriller to explore mind-bending new territory in the genre with a book unlike any other. “I couldn’t stop thi…

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TCR Episode #132 | Mike Lupica - FALLOUT 1:06:44

1+ y ago1:06:44

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In this episode, the Crew is joined by acclaimed columnist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. In a career spanning nearly five decades, Mike Lupica has gone from being the youngest columnist ever at a New York paper to writing for such esteemed magazines as Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Playboy and making regular television ap…

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Ep. 167 Coffee Pt 2: Dry, Wet, Honey, and Poop 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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Hi Folks! Part 2 of our series on coffee focuses on how coffee beans can be imparted with different flavors through their picking and processing! We mentioned this in the show notes for the last episode, but we will be going on a couple month hiatus while Nathan and Stacey take a vacation in Korea! We will be re-releasing some of our older episodes…

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Ep. 166 Coffee Pt 1: Species and History 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

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The first episode on our three part series is on the history of human consumption of coffee (as far as we know) and the several species of plant that can produce those sweet, sweet beans! As a note, we are going to be taking a hiatus after Pt 2 next week for Nathan and Stacey to take a well-earned break and enjoy some time in Korea! We are going to…

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Ep. 165 Viral Hepatitis Pt 2: The Chronic 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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In our second and final episode on viral hepatitis, we discuss Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C! One has a vaccine, the other can be treated with antivirals, but both can be pretty serious and bad if you aren't protected or treated. Our sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy …

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Ep. 164 Viral Hepatitis Pt 1: Acute But Not Cute 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

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In our first episode of a two parter, we discuss what the liver does, what hepatitis is generally, and which hepatitis viruses cause acute issues! References: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00705-022-05375-0 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK13296/ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0227670 https://www…

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Ep. 163 Random Walks, Brownian Motion, and the Physics of Big Bacteria 24:50

1+ y ago24:50

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Last week, we discussed a very big bacterium, one you can see with your naked eye! But back in high school we all learned that bacteria and prokaryotes in general were pretty simple cells and were definitely smaller than our cells. While we've found a lot of examples that push back against this idea, there is a fundamental truth behind it -- a simp…

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Ep. 162 Really Huge Bacteria 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

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In today's episode, we discuss a recent discovery of a reaaaaaally big bacteria, like way big! Big enough that you can see it without a microscope! Longer than a fruit fly! BIG! How can a bacteria get so big? What is going on there? Let's discuss it! References: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abb3634 https://www.science.org/content/art…

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TCR Episode #131 | Kyle Mills - OATH OF LOYALTY 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

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Mitch Rapp is back, which means so is Kyle Mills. The Crew welcomed our friend and regular guest back on the show to discuss OATH OF LOYALTY, his 8th outstanding entry in the Vince Flynn-created series. As usual, Mill's wit and wisdom made for a fantastic hour. “In the world of black-ops thrillers, Mitch Rapp remains the gold standard. Mills has em…

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Ep. 161 Monkeypox Pt 2: APOBEC3 and Microevolution 41:56

1+ y ago41:56

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Sorry about the delay in this release folks! In this episode, we revisit the current unusual Monkeypox outbreak and dive into the DNA of this virus to try to understand why it is so much more global this time. Spoiler alert: the DNA currently doesn't have answers for us, but it seems to be mutating faster than normal! References: https://www.cdc.go…

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TCR Episode #130 | William Kent Krueger - FOX CREEK 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

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In this episode, William Kent Krueger joins the Crew to discuss not his 18th Cork O'Connor novel, as CE Albanese erroneously believed, but his 19th titled FOX CREEK. Raised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, William Kent Krueger briefly attended Stanford University—before being kicked out for radical activities. After that, he logged timber, worke…

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