Chewbacca in the Etherdome

TAGQ (That's A Good Question)

Special guest Laura Johnston joins us for the first in-person recording of the podcast while Christmas cookies were baking downstairs. We discuss what it was like to work in a molecular endocrinology lab back in the early '80s, and other topics like sleep hygiene and what Chewbacca would look like shaved.
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Feeling the holiday cheer yet longing for some thoughtful banter? Curl up and join us for a Christmas Eve special, straight from the cozy confines of San Carlos, California. We're shaking up the holiday podcast scene, choosing celebration over hibernation, as we recount tales ranging from haircut hilarities at Supercuts to the serious tech of AI in military avionics. There's a sprinkle of festive mirth and a dash of nostalgia, as we reflect on our early days at Honeywell and revel in the shared joy of audio editing quirks and podcasting without pause.
Bake up some memories with us as we sift through the science of laughter, the precision of traditional sugar cookie crafting, and the warmth of family baking rituals. Our guest, straight from the lab benches of molecular endocrinology, tosses in a pinch of DNA sequencing history for good measure. We'll whisk you away from the ether dome's anesthetic origins to the threshold of modern healthcare, drawing connections that are as rich and intricate as the recipes we cherish. It's a conversation that's part science, part soul, and all sprinkled with heartfelt holiday spirit.
As the embers of our chat begin to glow with the close of the evening, we ponder the art of living freely and the tranquility that comes from a lightened mind. We're not just podcasters; we're time travelers, acknowledging our listeners far and wide, and the joyously jumbled schedules that bring us together. Before the final credits roll, we'll revisit past episodes, offer up some jovial corrections, and extend an invite for future surprises—keeping you wondering about the elusive tale of Joe Rogan. Sit back, relax, and let the holiday spirit and our candid conversations wrap around you like a warm blanket.
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Chapters

1. Chewbacca in the Etherdome (00:00:00)

2. Battle of the Gentle Singers (00:00:11)

3. Kitchen Conversations About Life and Science (00:17:29)

4. Letting Go and Living Freely (00:29:59)

5. Discussion on Podcast Corrections and Guests (00:36:56)