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PODCAST: Ep. 10; Rising Tomatoes
Apr 6, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we feature RV vacations, exceptional breakfasts, and discuss resurrection with the prolific Dr. Florence Gordon. Gordon has the incredible claim of being the first person to bring a tree back to life, though this is disputed, as the tree wasn’t moving too much anyways. Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Carolyn Carlevaro, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 9; Just Shut Up
Mar 30, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we have atomic science, singing mice, and Dr. Vernon Mendle stops in to talk with us about new weight loss techniques. Mendle is most notable for being the creator of the “Stenographer Workout”, the popular series of workout videos for burning calories via high-speed typing. Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Dan Stewart, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 8; Can’t Always Be Right
Mar 23, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about prophecies, calculators, and we’ll sit down with Dr. Gwyneth Plum, to talk about angles. Dr. Plum is the distinguished mathematician, notable for discovering a new type of triangle; one so small, that you can’t even judge it by the length of each side. Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Emma Farison, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 7; Eye of the Beholder
Mar 16, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we’ll look at automotive technology, sharing, and we’ll speak with Dr. Charity Clarence about her work in eyeglass technology, as well as her personal struggles with her sight. Clarence has been in the spotlight before, for her work in Giraffe Periscopes, a pair of glasses for giraffes that stretch long enough so that people can look the giraffe in the eyes. Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Alleah Santos, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 6; Pales in Comparison
Mar 9, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we have chimpanzee births, and medical syringe technology. Additionally, Dr. Dustin Automobile stops in to talk to us about his recent work in climatology. You may know Dr. Automobile from his work in climate previously; he was the scientist who cleaned up a massive oil spill about ten years ago, using oil-eating sharks. Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Giulio Isopo III, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 5; Some Stupid Robot
Mar 2, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we discuss robotics technology, and new, intelligent robots. Dr. Kenneth Frowning, the engineer who created the world’s first bullfighting robot, joins us to discuss his recent projects, unrelated to bullfighting, or sports. His controversial work is not liked by everyone, but here at Weekly Science Week, we embrace controversial ideas, even if they are stupid and dumb. Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Kevin Root, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 4; Stomachs of Steel
Feb 24, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast, we discuss recent concerns in the field of artificial organs, brought up by Dr. Ralph Hurley. Hurley is a famous inventor, creating such prosthetics as “The Nose Prism” and “The Rocket-Launching Uvula.” This week, we sit down and talk about his thoughts on artificial enhancements of the human body. You can download the episode here: Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Adam Tobey, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 3; Memory Folds
Feb 17, 2012Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Fiona Merona, for a talk about the big, wet newspaper ball in your skull, scientifically known as the “Brain.” Merona is a prestigious psychologist, most famous for her work in inducing memory loss. Unfortunately, she can’t discuss that subject with us, as she seems to have forgotten it all. You can download the episode here: Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Kristen Buell, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 2; The Virtues of Being Venomous
Feb 10, 2012Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’ve updated the format a little bit to give you some more science news, and we speak to Dr. Henry Fishishkick about his work as a toxicologist. In the past, Fishishkick has worked with numerous poisonous plants and animals, turning their toxins into controversial medicines, supplements, and cosmetics. You can download the episode here: Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Alternatively, go up to the top of the page and subscribe, using the Podcast/RSS page, and get the episodes as they come out. Special thanks to Patrick Rigney, featured in this episode.
Transcribe →PODCAST: Ep. 1; Shy, But Shining
Feb 3, 2012Tap to summarizeToday, we were fortunate enough to talk to Dr. Xavier Nichols, an experienced Astro-Psychotherapist, regarding his recent analysis of our sun, and his conclusions (This is the same Xavier Nichols who was able to convince an asteroid to turn his life around, literally, and avoid colliding with the Earth. Extremely prestigious work.). He has some fascinating things to say that just might change the way you think about our solar system. This episode can be downloaded here: Download from Archive.org Click to listen, or right click to download. Even better, go up to the top of this page and subscribe to the podcast through iTunes to receive each weekly installment automatically. Special thanks to Anthony Castoria, featured in this episode.
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