Podcast
Dr. Heckle
Hosted by The OAM Network · EN
Dr Heckle is a science communication/ comedy podcast produced by The OAM Network in Memphis, TN, that is designed at teaching a guest of note the details of a complex scientific paper in a 30-35 minute episode. Hosted by a scientist from University College London, England, the aim is to take the guest and audience further down the rabbit hole of a particular subject than conventional popular science shows. No prior knowledge of science is required by the guest, the challenge lies in the adaptability of the scientist to present the information in a way someone with no prior experience or knowledge could understand. A process that inevitably leads to bizarre analogies, incredulous frustration and hopefully a eureka moment.
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Episode 66: King George III This time it's personal. Ochoa, Gillon et al.
Oct 16, 2019Tap to summarizeCommunications director of Ranked Choice Tennessee Carlos Ochoa, and Comedian Doug Gillon talk to Mark and Niraj about what Brexit means for science in the UK, ranked choice voting in Memphis, and a giant parrot in New ZealandCheck out the Giant parrot studyCheck out Ranked Choice TennesseeFollow Doug Gillon on FacebookWant to guest on the show? want us to cover a topic? Then contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at: drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR: Check out Comma Comedians on Facebook.
Transcribe →Episode 65: The first robot on Ru Paul's Drag race. Bird, Willie, Warner et al.
Aug 13, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Vala Bird, Chance Willie, and Cortney Warner join Mark in Memphis to talk about the realities of starting a colony on Mars, AI winning at Texas hold em and how cats are killing billions of mammals.AI playing pokerToday's journal articleFollow Vala bird on InstagramFollow Chance Willie on TwitterFollow Cortney Warner on InstagramThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at: drhecklepod@gma...
Transcribe →Episode 64: Campaign to bring back Gene Simmons family Jewels. Boyette, McMullen, et al.
Jul 19, 2019Tap to summarizeGraphic Designer Elliot Boyette and Comedian Charley McMullen join Mark and Niraj to talk about resistance to a last line antibiotic, Crossfit requesting a retraction, and the reality show catalogue of Gene Simmons.Check out the paper cuts comics websiteFollow Charley McMullen on TwitterThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at: drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:Check out Comma Comedians on Facebook.
Transcribe →Episode 63: The data shows... your'e a trust fund kid. Anzer, Loden, Turner et al.
Jun 26, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Sammy Anzer, Will Loden and Ross Turner sit down with Mark at the OAM network to learn about a new class of respiratory virus, pool habits of Americans, and Schrödinger's ethics. Plus the return of Hunter Sandlin to the sound desk.NPR pool news pieceToday's journal articleFollow Sammy Anzer on TwitterFollow Will Loden on TwitterFollow Ross Turner on FacebookThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at:drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:</stron...
Transcribe →Episode 62: Minisode! A Daily Show for Science. Patel et al.
Jun 7, 2019Tap to summarizeOn today's mini episode Mark and Niraj interview science comedian and NASA science writer Kasha Patel. Follow Kasha Patel on TwitterFollow DC science comedy on Twitter. Then contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at: drhecklepod@gmail.com SPONSOR:Check out Comma Comedians on Facebook.
Transcribe →Episode 61: No more driving in Manhattan. Grace, Freedman, et al.
May 29, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Olivia Grace and Eric Freedman talk with Mark about an espionage scandal in science. Salmon stocking in Europe, and the different types of gangrene.Follow Olivia Grace on TwitterFollow Eric Freedman on TwitterThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at: drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:Today’s episode is brought to you by Ronin Tattoo on 2615 Broad, the only five-star rated tattoo shop in Memphis. Open Tuesday through Saturday 4 to midnight, Ronin is a judgment-free shop with affordable pricing and high-quality tattoo ...
Transcribe →Episode 60: The most beautiful thing that can paralyze you. Kopswa, Lynnea, Honore, et al.
May 10, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Holly Lynnea, Derik Kopswa and Mike Honore join Mark and Niraj at the OAM network studio to talk about social transfer of pain in mice, the pros and cons of drinking studies, and why old cathode TVs were so heavy.Check out Holly Lynnea's websiteCheck out Derik's podcast Starring Ryan GoslingFollow Mike Honore on facebookThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at:drhecklepod@gmail.com...
Transcribe →Episode 59: The Monkey eating Eagles of Polynesia. Cuomo, Mancusi, Cheatham, et al.
May 4, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Holli Cuomo, Aaron Cheatham, and Mike Honore join Mark and Niraj at the OAM network studio to chat about an old wives tale about left handedness, The effect of Skrillex on mating tendencies, and birth control for Gorillas.Follow Holli Cuomo on TwitterFollow Mike Mancusi on TwitterFollow Aaron Cheatham on TwitterThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at:<a href="mailto:drhecklepod@gma...
Transcribe →Episode 58: OK, wait, I still don't know what dogging is. McInerney, Aber, O'Leary, et al.
Apr 22, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Kelly McInerney, Ian Aber, and Peggy O’Leary join Mark and Niraj to talk about A highly efficient way to treat sickle cell disorders, The Memphis Comedy Festival, and what countries are taking drugs before sex. Follow Kelly McInerney on TwitterFollow Ian Aber on TwitterFollow Peggy O‘Leary on TwitterThen contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at: drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:Today’s episode is brought to you by Ronin Tattoo on 2615 Broad, the only five-s...
Transcribe →Episode 57: Minisode! This Vietnamese girl that sometimes Cyberbullies me. Cox, Rhyne, Sulham et al.
Apr 12, 2019Tap to summarizeComedians Nick Cox, Shane Rhyne and Paul Sulham join Mark in the OAM network studio to talk what happens to astronauts brains in space, an opportunity for science in Colombia, and an election where you must be sober to vote.Follow Nick Cox on twitterCheck out Shane Rhyne's websiteWant to guest on the show? want us to cover a topic? Then contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter. Or email us at:drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:Today’s episode is brought to you by Ronin Tattoo on 2615 Broad, the onl...
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