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The Story Collider

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Science
Mental Health
Friendship
Neuroscience
Climate Change
STEM
Motherhood
Education
Science Communication
Identity
Family Dynamics
Resilience
New York City
Parenting
Personal Growth
Cancer
Grief
Storytelling
Biology
Wildfires

Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaki... more

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In this week’s Best Of episode, we present two stories of people who had to leave home to find a new home.

Part 1: When Ph.D student Ali Mattu's girlfriend tells him she is moving to New York City, he has to make some tough decisions about where hom... more

In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers reflect on the ways we try to hold onto the people we love.

Part 1: Gwendolyn Napier is left heartbroken when harsh Atlanta weather destroys the trees planted to honor her family members.

Part 2: Bim... more

In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers share tales about whales.

Part 1: As a child, Brittany Munson dreams of growing up to be a whale trainer.

Part 2: As a marine scientist focused on living creatures, Maya Santangelo is convinced tha... more

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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers are forced to confront the terrifying unknown and decide how to live in the shadow of what might come.

Part 1: After three generations of women in her family develop Alzheimer’s disease, Mary Jo Polla... more

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Recent Guests

Gwendolyn Napier
Ms. LuvDrop's storyteller
Story Collider live show partner (Trees Atlanta event)
Episode: In Memory Of: Stories about honoring loved ones
Bimini Wright
Writer, performer, actor
Story Collider
Episode: In Memory Of: Stories about honoring loved ones
Dr. Barbara Block
Marine biologist and professor at Stanford
Stanford University/Duke Marine Labs
Episode: In Memory Of: Stories about honoring loved ones
Brittany Munson
Lead educator at the California Science Center
California Science Center
Episode: Balaena: Stories about whales
Maya Santangelo
Professional nerd, diver, and marine scientist
Rolex Our World Underwater Scholarship Society (partnership)
Episode: Balaena: Stories about whales
Florence Williams
Science journalist, author of Heartbreak, A Personal and Scientific Journey
Author of Heartbreak; contributor to A Slight Change of Plans
Episode: A Science Journalist Tries to Hack Heartbreak | From A Slight Change of Plans
Christopher Moncayo-Torres
Ecuadorian-American playwright, teaching artist, and storyteller
Episode: Outer Layer: Stories about literal and metaphorical shields
JP Flores
Host of the podcast From Where Does It Stem?; PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
From Where Does It Stem?
Episode: Outer Layer: Stories about literal and metaphorical shields
Virginia Kilgore
Activist sharing a story about air pollution impacts
Episode: Stories of Urban Climate Change: Air

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Misha Gajewski
Host of The Story Collider

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • At the top of the list —A terrific storytelling program

    Each week the link between science and story is fascinated as people share personal and professional accounts that inspire and educate. I love this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SunRa Rebel
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Stories

    The stories is this show involve humanity. Touching, funny and real. Always about connections

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KLW,III
    United States2 years ago
  • Lots of promotion, some stories

    It’s a mixed bag. Some topics and stories are compelling enough to overlook the time spent in ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Wide Awake and Dreaming
    United States2 years ago
  • Science?

    Really not sure how social justice equals science but however, you can push your narrative to indoctrinate the minds of the masses. So please by all means wrap your social justice in a scientific bow so our youth can continue to be victims and oppressed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BCHOWN13
    United States3 years ago
  • Used to be about science

    The ‘science’ is a thin veil for their political agenda

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RG 777
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts are amiable and production quality is strong, making complex topics accessible.
Ads can interrupt the flow for some listeners, but stories remain engaging.
Storytelling that beautifully ties science to personal experience and growth.
Diverse guests and strong representation are routinely praised.
Some episodes drift from science into broader commentary, which divides opinion.

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Apple Podcasts
#170
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Apple Podcasts
#132
Israel/Science
Apple Podcasts
#149
China/Science

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Cures: Stories about getting better
Q: How did Nick cope with the impact of his father's Lewy Body Dementia on his family?
Nick reflected on his father's decline, expressively detailing the emotional toll it took on him and his decision to seek new forms of treatment for his own mental health following his father's passing.
Cures: Stories about getting better
Q: What challenges did Deandra face regarding her mental health during her education?
Deandra struggled with identifying her mental health issues, particularly ADHD and trichotillomania, while facing the stigma of her family's financial constraints and the fear of deportation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story Collider

What is The Story Collider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends personal narrative with science, delivering true stories from researchers, educators, engineers, and other science-minded storytellers. Episodes weave memory, ethics, resilience, and curiosity into accessible conversations that illuminate how science touches everyday life—from climate and urban policy to health and space. A notable strength is the breadth of guests who bring lived experience, fieldwork, and expert insight into intimate, human-centered episodes. The format often centers on how data and investigation intersect with memory, identity, and community, creating stories that are both educational and emotionally resonant. A distinctive feature is the consistent emphasis on making science feel personal and approachab... more

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1. Gwendolyn Napier
2. Bimini Wright
3. Dr. Barbara Block
4. Brittany Munson
5. Maya Santangelo
6. Florence Williams
7. Christopher Moncayo-Torres
8. JP Flores

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