
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 688 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers learn the hard way that getting high doesn’t always mean having a good time.
Part 1: At his friend’s bachelor party, Andrew McGill joins in on a mushroom trip that quickly spirals out of control.
Par... more
In honor of OCD Awareness Week, this episode features two deeply personal stories about living with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Part 1: For Hannah Hedelius, a classmate’s hiccups trigger an overwhelming reaction she can’t hold back.
Part 2: As ... more
In this week’s episode, we wade into the bloody (and sometimes gory) side of science.
Part 1: Shawn Musgrave wants to donate blood, but runs headfirst into the FDA’s lifetime ban on gay men as donors.
Part 2: While working with the condor recover... more
In this week’s episode, our storytellers face life-or-death moments they’ll never forget.
Part 1: On a trip to Colombia for a research conference, biologist Stephanie Galla must rely on her fight-or-flight instincts when she is cornered by a mugger ... more
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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.
The stories is this show involve humanity. Touching, funny and real. Always about connections
It’s a mixed bag. Some topics and stories are compelling enough to overlook the time spent in ads.
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.
The ‘science’ is a thin veil for their political agenda
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This podcast offers a unique platform for storytellers from various walks of life to share their personal experiences related to science. It captures a diverse array of voices, including scientists, patients, artists, and everyday individuals, each revealing the multifaceted ways in which science intersects with their personal narratives. Listeners can expect compelling tales ranging from heartwarming to humorous, emphasizing the human experience behind scientific concepts and discoveries. This approach not only educates but also entertains, making science accessible and relatable to broader audiences, regardless of their background in the field.
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Recent guests on The Story Collider include:
1. Hannah Hedelius
2. Rachel Hostetler
3. Xochitl Garcia
4. John Rennie
5. Katherine Wu
6. Mary Annaise Heglar
7. LaShana Lewis
8. Guizella Rocabado
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