We survived 100 episodes! We get the band back together, with Jason, Clay, and Grant reminiscing and also talking about tongue ties. Thank you to Mitzi and our other 6 listeners for sticking with us through all these years!

Dr. Paul Duncan McGarrity chats with Clay and Grant about archeology, comedy, and science education. Paul began performing stand up in 2009 and since then has been combining his day-job as a Senior Archaeologist with Museum of London Archaeology with his growing popularity on the UK comedy circuit. He has supported Hal Cruttenden on tour, appea ...…

Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris is a bestselling author, and medical historian with a doctorate from the University of Oxford. Her debut book, The Butchering Art, won the 2018 PEN/E.O. Wilson Award for Literary Science. She is the creator of the popular blog, The Chirurgeon’s Apprentice, as well as the host of the YouTube series, Under the Knife. She ha ...…

Dr. John Byrne joins Clay and Grant to discuss stem cell therapy. What are stem cells, what are the legitimate uses for stem cells in medicine, and what about all these "Stem Cell Clinics" that are popping up, claiming to cure anything and everything? John Byrne is a doctor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in private practice in Michigan and ...…

In this very special episode of the Prism Podcast, we present a "live" panel discussion, recorded at the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism. Joining Grant and Clay on the panel are Lydia Finch, Jonathan Jarry, and Michael Marshall. We discuss the state of skepticism currently, how it differs in the UK and Canada, and suggestions for ...…

On the Prism Podcast and in Science Based Medicine, we tend to give chiropractors a hard time. While a lot of this is justified, is there a place in science based health care. Mark Croucher DC thinks so, and has endeavored to bring solid evidence based care to the chiropractic profession. Dr. Mark Croucher is the founder and clinic director of ...…

Joe Schwarcz is Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society. He is well known for his informative and entertaining public lectures on topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the science of aging. Dr. Joe has received numerous awards for teaching chemistry and for interpreting science for the public and is the only non-Am ...…

Dr. David Anderson discussed pseudoarcheology with Clay and Grant, including Atlantis, who built the pyramids, and more. Is racism at the root of these beliefs? Also: NECSS announcement, SBM article coming out. Clay and Grant are pissed off at dentists who claim to treat Tourette Syndrome with a dental appliance.…

Dean Burnett is a doctor of neuroscience, but moonlights as a comedy writer and stand-up comedian. He tutors and lectures at Cardiff University. He is also the author of The Idiot Brain as well as the soon-to-be-released The Happy Brain. NECSS Announcement Neil deGrasse Tyson grinds Clay's Gears

Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirerscience magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written over a thousand articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, the paranormal, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author of nine ...…

Maria Konnikova is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, The Confidence Game, winner of the 2016 Robert P. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking, and Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes, an Anthony and Agatha Award finalist. She is a contributing writer for The New Yorker and is currently working on a book about poker and the bala ...…

Gleb is a historian of science working at the intersection of history, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. He researches emotions, decision-making, meaning and purpose, agency and conformism, community, youth, social control, fun and leisure, and civic engagement in historical context. His publications have appeared in academic peer-reviewe ...…

Dr. Steven Salzberg is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University. From 2005-2011 he was the Horvitz Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Before joini ...…

Scott Krugman MD joins Clay and Grant to discuss SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and SUIDs (Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths). Scott Krugman, MD, MS, FAAP, is chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. Dr. Krugman graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Chi ...…

Kevin Klatt and Katherine Pett join us to discuss all things nutrition. Katherine reviews the White Paper she co-wrote discussing the Seven Countries Study, then we all dive in and take the movie "What The Health" to task for its slanted (and false) science, its fearmongering, and its inappropriate framing of a complex subject.…

Grant and Clay sit down with Dr. Jens Foell to discuss Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. What is it, how is it used, and how is it misused in the lay public and in alt-med? Jens studied psychology at the University of Tübingen, Germany, and got his PhD in neuropsychology from Heidelberg University, Germany. His PhD work involved finding ou ...…

Dr. Stephen Hupp joins Clay and Grant to talk about some of the myths surrounding child development- from believing that vaccines cause autism to the Scared Straight Program to whether letting a baby "cry it out" is psychologically damaging. Stephen Hupp, winner of a Teaching Recognition Award in 2011, is a Professor in the Department of Psycho ...…

Grant and guest co-host Vance Crowe chat with JP Sears, creator of the hilarious and popular Ultra Spiritual YouTube and author of a new book How to be Ultra Spiritual: 12 1/2 Steps to Spiritual Superiority. JP's Bio (from his website): " I’m an emotional healing coach, international teacher, world traveler, and curious student of life. My work ...…

Melbourne, Australia based magician and physician Dr. Vyom Sharma is in the Prism Studio for a fascinating discussion about the intersection of skepticism and magic. Dr. Sharma is a Family Medicine physician who has won numerous awards in the magic realm, including (with his troupe Gentlemen of Deceit) appearances on Australia's Got Talent, the ...…

On this episode of The Prism, Clay and Grant sit down and have a chat with Myles Power. Myles Power runs the educational YouTube channel powerm1985. He is originally from a small town in the North East of England called Middlesbrough, but has spent a large potion of his adult life living in Manchester. He is a chemist by trade who is is current ...…

Dr. Indre Viskontas is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of San Francisco and Professor of Sciences and Humanities at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she is pioneering the application of neuroscience to musical training. Professor Viskontas received her Bachelor of Science degree with a Specialist in Psychology ...…

Leslie Waghorn is the mother of a very active preschooler and a fiercely independent toddler. She has worked in public health and digital media strategy for nearly a decade, having previously worked in media and politics. Previously based in Washington, DC, she's now based in Ottawa, Canada. Leslie holds an MA in health communication from Georg ...…

Byron Whyte MD, FAAP joins Clay and Grant to discuss the issue of race in the practice of medicine. Why are minorities still significantly under-represented in medicine and dentistry? Does racism exist in the medical school selection process? The discussion of race can be uncomfortable, but it's a conversation that needs to be held. Clay also d ...…

Dr. Jennifer Raff chats with Clay and Grant about Genetics, Evolution, the peopling of the Americas, and other interesting topics. We also get into the genetic basis of race, and how this construct can be used and abused. Jennifer Raff is an Assistant Professor of Physical Anthropology at the University of Kansas, and director and Principal Inv ...…

Vance Crowe sits down for a chat with Clay and Grant about Science Communication, dispelling myths about Monsanto, bridging the gap between skepticism and other areas in science and culture, and how to honor our tribalism while respectfully engaging communities unlike our own. Vance Crowe is the Director of Millennial Engagement at Monsanto in ...…

Dr. Carol Tavris's work as a writer, teacher, and lecturer has been devoted to educating the public about psychological science. Her book with Elliot Aronson, "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by ME): Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts" (updated, revised edition, Mariner Books, 2015), applies cognitive dissonance theory ...…

Dr. Paul Offit chats with Clay and Grant about the "opioid epidemic", vaccines, the post-Trump political landscape and what it means for science and medicine, a sneak peak at the new book he's writing, and much more. Paul A. Offit, MD is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as the Mauri ...…

Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written over a thousand articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, the paranormal, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author of eigh ...…

Dr. John Snyder joins Clay and Grant to talk about Dr. Bob Sears, pediatrician who is the author of the so-called alternate vaccine schedule. Dr. Sears has gotten himself in a bit of trouble after being accused of practicing beneath the standard of care in California. John Snyder, MD, FAAP, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts Unive ...…

Timothy Caulfield is our guest, and we chat about celebrity culture as it pertains to science information, Clay's horrible taste in music, and other random topics. Timothy Caulfield is a Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy and a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. He has been ...…

Our longest podcast yet examines the academic world of Trigger Warnings and Safe Spaces. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Larry Rodgers and and Prism alum Dr. Alan Levinovitz about what Trigger Warnings are, and how universities and professors are dealing with the changing climate surrounding them. Also, we chat with Dr. Saul Hymes about the ...…

In this episode, Clay and Grant sit down with renowned Climate Scientist Michael Mann to discuss his new book The Madhouse Effect. Our conversation covers not only the book, but how do we engage with those with differing viewpoints? How do we find common ground? Dr. Michael E. Mann received his undergraduate degrees in Physics and Applied Math ...…

In this episode, Clay has his worldview shattered. Bronwen Dickey is the author of Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon (Alfred A. Knopf, 2016) and a contributing editor at The Oxford American. Her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek,Outside, Slate, Garden & Gun, Best American Travel Writing, The San Francisco Chroni ...…

Dr. Amy Tuteur is an obstetrician gynecologist. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College in 1979 and her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Tuteur is a former clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. She left the practice of medicine to raise her four children. Her book, Push Back: Guil ...…

In this episode, Clay and Grant discuss Science Based Pharmacy with Scott Gavura (see bio below). Also, This Week in Science Based Medicine featuring Jann Bellamy, the Word of the Day, and more. Scott Gavura, BScPhm, MBA, RPh, is passionate about improving the way drugs are used. A pharmacist by background, Scott works in the Ontario cancer sys ...…

Steven Tave is the Acting Director, Office of Dietary Supplement Programs at FDA. On this episode, Clay, Grant, and Jason discuss DSHEA, how the FDA regulates supplements and other non-prescription products, and the challenges it faces.

Deborah Berebichez is a physicist, TV host and data scientist. She is the first Mexican woman to graduate with a physics Ph.D. from Stanford University. Dr. Berebichez is the co-host of Discovery Channel’s Outrageous Acts of Science TV show (2012 – present) where she uses her physics background to explain the science behind extraordinary engine ...…

Michael Marshall is the Project Director of the Good Thinking Society and the Vice President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society. He regularly speaks with proponents of pseudoscience for the Be Reasonable podcast. His work has seen him organising international homeopathy protests, going undercover to investigate psychics and alternative medicine ...…

John Horgan, Science Journalist, created quite a stir at NECSS and on the Scientific American blog with his talk and post titled: Dear "Skeptics," Bash Homeopathy and Bigfoot Less, Mammograms and War More. In it, he accused the skeptical community of being too "tribal" and not as critical of themselves as they are of the pseudoscience they bash ...…

Science Based Nutrition. With all the fads and changingtrends out there, what are we to believe about what we should andshouldn't eat? Clay and Grant sit down with Katherine todiscuss the current state of nutrition and how the consumer canseparate truth from fiction. Katherine (aka@SmarfDoc) is a graduate student inNutrition Biochemistry and Ep ...…

Brennen McKenzie, MA, VMD is a 2001 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and he works as a small animal veterinarian in private practice in California. He has a special interest in promoting science-based veterinary medicine and is currently President-Elect of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medical Associatio ...…

Dr. Alan Mead, head honcho of The Dental Hacks podcast, joins Grant and Jason to discuss the concept of "The Death of Expertise" as outlined in an excellent article in The Federalist by Tom Nichols. Link: http://thefederalist.com/2014/01/17/the-death-of-expertise/ On a sad note, Jason makes his announcement that he is leaving the Prism.…

A continuation from our last show, in which Colin discusses the Conspira-Sea Cruise he attended, focusing on his interactions with and interview of Dr. Andrew Wakefield.

On this episode of The Prism, Grant and Clay Jones chat with Colin McRoberts about his voyage on the Conspira-Sea cruise. Colin is a lawyer and a consultant who specializes in negotiation and communication. He helps clients in dozens of countries around the world negotiate deals, and in his spare time studies how people develop and communicate ...…

Dr. Jones and Dr. Cattaneo discuss the pros and cons of the practice of dismissing families who don't adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule.

Today, the Prism has a conversation with Christina Stephens, AKA AmputeeOT. She is an amputee, cyborg, creator of prosthetic leg made out of LEGO, occupational therapist, HoH/Deaf, Guinness Book World Record holder, living in St. Louis.

Chuck Collis teaches high school science in the Clayton, Missouri school district and has an innovative approach to introducing critical thinking into his curriculum. This podcast will appeal to educators, parents of school aged children, and anyone interested in rational thought.

Yvette d’Entremont is your SciBabe (formerly Science Babe). She’s always looked at the alternative medicine and pseudoscience movements with a skeptical eye. When Vani Hari, a.k.a. the Food Babe, took a swipe at her Pumpkin Spice Lattes? It was a call to arms. You just don’t mess with a native Bostonian’s PSL. The site was launched on facebook ...…

Today's guest is Psychology Professor Sheldon Helms. In this episode, Sheldon discusses woo in psychology, his participation in Operation Bumblebee, his fantastic new podcast "ShelShocked", and much much more! Sheldon Helms is a tenured professor of psychology at Ohlone College, where he has taught a variety of psychology courses for over 15 ye ...…

"A scientist in a scientifically illiterate nation at a time when we need science the most." On this episode of The Prism, we have a conversation with Kevin Folta, who has been under immense scrutiny by anti-GMO activists for an alleged (but unsubstantiated) unethical conflict of interest relationship with Monsanto. He has been the object of ma ...…