Space Cave: Recent Episodes
David Huntsberger
Continuation of a very enjoyable conversation with Dr. Sami Romanick. Listen to conversations early and in their entirety at https://patreon.com/spacecave
Music at the end from Love Spells with Lovers Only.
Dr. Sami Romanick has her PhD in Molecular Biology, but it's hard to specify exactly what that means. The most accurate term for her current field is Biotechnology, and we talk about what that means, what path lead her to that, and a lot about plastics and microplastics.
Music at the end from Common Saints with Firebird.
Part two of a very enlightening conversation on aging, biology, the human body, new research, and what we can do to prolong our health as long as possible. With returning guest, professor of Biology, Chris Davison. And for Space Cave listeners, he created a custom page at his website for more info on building health and wellness at livelifebetterlonger.com/cave
Music at the end from Rio Kosta with Unicorn.
After a lot of rescheduling, professor of Biology and returning guest Chris Davison was nice enough to come visit in person, share some Made West Pale Ale, and talk about his field, humans and aging, life span versus health span, and various ways we age and what we can do to protect our health as long as possible. And here's a link specifically for Space Cave listeners.
Music at the end from Sonja Midtune with Falling Up.
Rob and Laura are talented in so many ways. The play music and make videos and teach kids about science and animals and the earth and all of its ecosystems. And they've started a wonderful new podcast called The Happiest Animal that adults and kids can listen to and learn about all kinds of animals from all over the world. They stopped by to chat about that and lots more.
Music at the end from Jay Som with What You Need.
These episodes could have easily been about start-ups or building a company or even friendship. The conversation covers all of those things and lots more. In part two, we share some Topa Topa Level Line IPA and chat more about Sleke phones, starting a company, and what the future of that might look like.
Music at the end from Marinero with Dream Suite.
Austin Boer and Brennan Jordan, the creators of Sleke Phones, drop by to share some Skyduster Pale Ale and chat about technology, how they met, early business ventures, and how they decided to start a phone company to offer people the option to take back their lives and focus their attention on the things that matter.
Music at the end from Runo Plum with Lemon Garland.
Continuing with Australian sweetheart Dan Pritchard.
Music at the end from Jack River with Palo Alto.
Catching up with Dan Pritchard in Australia, and we hear about his life in the country, things that are different there, human things that are a constant wherever you go, and a bit about Brown snakes.
Music at the end from Friedberg with The Greatest.
Doctor Jake is back to continue a fun conversation about the brain, humans, the future, kindness, and much more.
Music at the end from Bachelor with Back of my Hand.
Dr. Jake Torrison, MD is a board certified neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and someone I've known for years. He was visiting town and nice enough to stop by the Space Cave.
Music at the end from Lilliana Villenes with Yours.
An electrifying, genre defying firebrand, Salt Lake City sensation Talia Keys stops by the Space Cave to talk about her latest album, From The Ashes, releasing May 2025 via Wichita, Kansas-based
label Midtopia.
Music at the end from Talia Keys with Glowin Golden.
Continuation of a conversation with the great Steven E. Yates about life, purpose, engineering, planet earth, sustainability, and reflection.
Music at the end from Francis of Delirium with Blue Tuesday.
Steven Yates, a Green Circle Award winner, is a kind and supportive man with a gentle soul. He spent his career as an environmental scientist and is now retired. He visited the Space Cave via PlugNMeet and we discussed his life, reflections, the state of the world, caring for the planet, and much more.
Music at the end from Rachel Baiman with Some Strange Notion.
Myq Kaplan is back to continue a very pleasant conversation about Enlightenment.
Music at the end from Wishy with Triple Seven.
Myq Kaplan is a comedian but also a searcher, a thinker, a philosopher, and always a wealth of great insight, information and quotes. A great conversation.
Music at the end from Mei Semones with Kabutomushi.
Wonder attorney and great friend, Aaron Reichenberger, is back to sip more pilsners and chat about the Law.
Music at the end from Jana (Yah-nuh) Mila with Somebody New.
Long ago as a law student he was a guest on Professor Blastoff. Now a practicing and very accomplished attorney, my good friend Aaron Reichenberger visits the Space Cave as we chat over pilsners and discuss the law.
Music at the end from Blondshell with Joiner.
Michelle Lucas loves Space. She studied Aerospace Engineering, Communications & Space Studies at Purdue University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She’s trained astronauts, conducted microgravity fluids research on NASA’s KC-135 aircraft, worked at space camp, worked with the ISS, and lots and lots more. She loves space. So much so that she and a business partner started Uniphi Space Agency – a talent management company for retired astronauts. She also founded the non-profit Higher Orbits to use space to excite and inspire students about STEM, STEAM, Leadership, Teambuilding and Communication. The list goes on and on, and she was nice enough to stop by and chat about National Astronaut Day on may 5th.
Music at the end from Katie Toupin with Astronaut.
An excellent chat. Continued. Yoichi Shiga, PhD, discusses new beginnings, life, planet earth, woodworking, and everything.
Music at the end from Heart Bones with This Time It’s Different.
Fantastic guest and friend of the show, Yoichi Shiga, PhD, is back to chat about new developments, a new career, woodworking, sustainability, life, and tons more. He sips some Bundaberg Ginger Beer while Dave has some Orange Juice.
Music at the end from Warpaint with Common Blue.
Part two of a lovely chat with Lisa Delarios and more Taco Truck Lager from Dust Bowl Brewing.
Music at the end from Real Estate with Water Underground.
Longtime friend from Austin, hilarious comedian, antique enthusiast, animal lover, and dog trainer Lisa Delarios stops by and share some Taco Truck Lager from Dust Bowl Brewing and chat about Dogs.
Music at the end from Viji with Sedative.
Continuation of an excellent chat with Botanist and host of In Defense Of Plants, Matt Candeias.
Music at the end from Akira Galaxy with Silver Shoes.
Matt Candeias, of the great In Defense of Plants, is back to share some lager and chat about Botany.
Music at the end from Alaska Reid with Back to This.
Continuation of a great chat with Marine Biologist and Program Manager at PangeaSeed, Kyla Van Maanen.
Music at the end from Jenny Owen Youngs with Knife Went In.
Kyla Van Maanen is the Program Manager at PangeaSeed, a nonprofit organization that bridges art and science to advance ocean conservation. She has a BA in Environmental Studies from Pitzer College and an MS in Marine Biology from Northeastern University. She was nice enough to stop by the new studio and chat about the planets, the oceans, art, and lots more.
Music at the end from Jenny Owen Youngs with It’s Later Than You Think.
Casey Handmer, PhD is back to discuss leaving JPL, his new company Terraform Industries, and so much more.
Music at the end from Sir Chloe with Leash.
A conversation with great friend and excellent comedian, Chad Daniels. He has a new fancy out called Mixed Reviews (link here) With music at the end from Generationals with Trust.
Part two with the brilliant Shahruz Shaukat. Music at the end from Camila Luna with Armchair.
Shahruz is one of the original engineers from the Earwolf days. Responsible for a lot of the features that many podcast networks use today. He stopped by the new studio to talk all about that, his background, and tons more. A very fun way to get back into the Space Cave. And by supporting this …
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Peter Kiesewalter is a talented musician, and his latest project “The Moth Project” is fascinating. At the heart of “The Moth Project” lies two brothers. One, a passionate artist; the other, a dedicated botanist engrossed in our ecosystem. Amidst the 2020 quarantine in upstate New York, they, along with their six children, bonded over evening …
Part two of a fascinating chat with CEO, Founder, and Chief Architect of Hyperreal.io, Remington Scott.
Music at the end from Julia Jacklin with I Was Neon.
Remington Scott is the Founder, CEO and Chief Architect of Hyperreal — a company that empowers creators to own, copyright, and monetize their Digital Identity. He was nice enough to stop by and chat about his beginnings in animation and video games, how he got into VFX, and what the future might look like.
Music at the end from Jamie Drake with Easy Target.
The Ultimate Playlist app is a new kind of radio app. One that rewards you for listening. The innovators behind it, Shevy Smith and Khalid Jones, stopped by via zoom to talk more about it, the inspiration for creating it, and what it does. Music at the end from Pearl Charles with Sleepless Dreamer.
Part two. A little delayed …but still good. Enjoy! Music at the end from Yard Act with 100% Endurance Featuring Elton John
The title doesn’t really do justice …which is a fitting phrase, considering that John Lane (“Dr Music”), who has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, uses his talents in percussion to spread awareness to causes such as the Innocence Project — which focuses on the wrongfully convicted — and Trigger his latest project, which deals … 257 – Percussion is the Feel with John Lane pt. 1 Read More »
More conversation with a wonderful person, Caitlin Gill. Music at the end from Lo Moon with Expectations.
Did the pandemic impact your life? Did you move to the desert in the middle of nowhere and start an entirely new life? That’s what hilarious comedian Caitlin Gill did. How does a change of that magnitude happen? How does it feel? We discuss this and a lot more. Music at the end from Beach … 255 – Adjusting with Caitlin Gill pt. 1 Read More »
Part two of a great conversation about Art with the delightful Geoff Tice. Music at the end from Sales with Can’t Be Yours Forever.
Geoff Tice is a funny comedian based out of Denver, and he’s also a very talented illustrator and graphic designer with a fascinating backstory. We chat about this with only one of us enjoying some Ride On Hazy IPA from golden Road Brewing. It’s a start. Music at the end from Yot Club with Hole.
Part two of an excellent chat with artist and musician, Sean Micka. This one gets more into his background, his beginnings in art, and why music and art are so vital to his existence. Music at the end from Sean Micka with Are You Okay?
Sean Micka is an extremely talented artist and musician. He was a guest long ago on Professor Blastoff, but due to technical problems, it was never released. He stopped by the Space Cave for a great conversation about being an artist, life, and lots more. Music at the end from the High Violets with Up … 251 – Fine Art with Sean Micka pt. 1 Read More »
Part two of a fun conversation on Acting with the great James Urbaniak. Music at the end from Alice Phoebe Lou with Underworld.
Ol’ friend and immensely talented actor James Urbaniak stops by to chat about the process, preparation, and work involved in acting. Being a part of a production, getting started, inspiration — a fascinating conversation. Music at the end from Men I Trust with Sugar.
Dr. Patrick Simen, an associate professor in the Neuroscience Department at Oberlin College, is back to continue an incredibly fascinating chat about the Brain, A.I., Neural Networks, and Time. Music at the end from Alex the Astronaut with I Think You’re Great.
Dr. Patrick Simen is a professor of Neuroscience at Oberlin College. He stops by via zoom for an incredibly fascinating conversation on the brain, artificial intelligence, and understanding what it means to be human. Music at the end from Barrie with Frankie.
Domenica Romagni, a brilliant assistant professor in the Philosophy department at Colorado State, is back to discuss more music, philosophy, life, questioning, and more. Music at the end from Trentemøller with All Too Soon.
Domenica Romagni is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Colorado State University, and she got her PhD at Princeton. She’s a musician, rock climber, cook, and amazing cellist. We talk about all of this and more. Music at the end from Domenica’s band Bitter Bloom with Long Time Coming.
The amazing and talented Peter Jayne is back for part two of a conversation about art, creativity, animation, and lots more. Music at the end from Love as Laughter with Singing Sores Make Perfect Swords.
Peter Jayne is an incredibly talented artist and animator. He’s also a fun person to chat with. He did the stop motion segment for the Dragons bit on Big Nothingness as well as lots of contributions to the Junk Show over the years. We chat about all this as well as the creative process, staying … 243 – Animation and Creativity with Peter Jayne pt. 1 Read More »
Part two of a great chat with Pandemic and Special Pathogens Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Public Health, and longtime friend, Fiona Gau. The views expressed during this episode are her own and do not represent anyone else. Music at the end from Geowulf with I’ve Been Over It.
Pandemic and Special Pathogen Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Public Health, and longtime friend Fiona Gau, chats via Zoom about keeping hospitals, friends, family, children, and yourself safe during a pandemic. The views expressed in this recording are her own. Music at the end from Public Service Broadcasting with Go!
Part two of a great chat on Mathematics with the hilarious Matt Kirshen. Music at the end from Krestovsky with Mental Green.
Matt Kirshen is a hilarious comedian, and he studied Math at Cambridge. He talks about his studies, math in general, how it applies to life, and the correlations between it and comedy. Music at the end from Micra with After Dark.
Part two of the conversation with Lee Bruns, talking about engines, motorcycles, his childhood, and lots more. Music at the end from Liz Cooper with Motorcycle.
Do you know someone who can hear a motorcycle drive by and immediately know the type of engine, how it’s tuned, the type of exhaust, and so on? If not, you will after hearing this conversation with Lee Bruns. An extremely fascinating person. Music at the end from Katie Toupin with Astronaut.
Continuation of a fascinating conversation with writer Meg Elison, author of The Book of the Unnamed Midwife and many more. Music at the end from Sunflower Bean with Baby Don’t Cry.
Meg Elison is an award winning and very prolific and talented writer, and thanks to Jeanne Hospod, she was nice enough to drop by and chat about her life, her process, goals, and so much more. Music at the end from Maita with Pastel Concrete.
Part two of a great chat on Rhetoric with PhD Dan French. Music at the end from Ruthven with Don’t Keep it to Yourself
Dan French is a comedian and a writer, and he has a PhD in Rhetoric. We chat via zoom all about what Rhetoric is, how it can be implemented, and various other applications. And baguettes. Music at the end from Autolux with Plantlife.
Part two of a great chat with Eric Lyons, who is an a graduate program studying Science and Philosophy. Music at the end from Built to Spill with Randy Described Eternity.
Eric Lyons recently finished a BA in Science and Technology at Colorado State University and is now enrolled in a graduate program. He’s also a comedian, an interesting person, a searcher, and lots more. We chat about all this and more. A call to Daniel Alberto starts things off. Music at the end from Beach … 231 – Science & Philosophy with Eric Lyons Read More »
Musician, podcaster, and Science Educator Dave Farina of Professor Dave Explains is back as we kick things back into gear. What’s it like these days communicating science to a world that gets information from unlimited sources? Find out during this chat. Music at the end from Diiv with Dopamine.
Joining via Zoom from a lab here on earth, brilliant physicist Dr. David C. Aveline is back to talk about the Cold Atom Laboratory and the results of their experiments on the International Space Station. It’s an unbelievable achievement that should win a Nobel Prize if there’s any justice. You can read the article referenced … 228 — The Cold Atom Laboratory Read More »
Longtime comedy friend Michelle Biloon (@biloon), whose new album Permanent Hat is available now, joins via zoom to chat about having MS, comedy, creating a new album, staying safe during covid, how to avoid stress, and so much more. Plus some exciting announcements. Music at the end from Obscura Hail with Doomer.
Dr. Alex Platt from the University of Pennsylvania is back to give some insight into the pandemic, what we can look forward to, how the science has progressed, and what all goes into developing a vaccine. We also chat about about genetics and race. Music at the end from Sean Auguste with Mindz.
We last checked in with Dr. Patrick Hughes, who works in the ER in several hospitals in Massachusetts, at the beginning of the COVID19 Pandemic. How have things changed since then? Is there reason for optimism for the future? Find out these answers and much more. Music at the end from Nicole Atkins with AM … 225 — In the ER during a Pandemic with Patrick Hughes pt. 2 Read More »
Matt Puckett (@mattdpuckett) is a prolific artist based in Brooklyn, NY. You may know him from Mother Falcon or his solo work as Brother Bear. Between attending protests he was nice enough to chat about making music, making a difference, growing up religious, studying Theology, and lots more. Music at the end from Rodriguez with … 224 — Music & Theology with Matt Puckett Read More »
Cara Santa Maria (@carasantamaria) is well-known in the science community. You might know her from Explorer, Brain Games, Bill Nye Saves The World, The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe podcast, or her own podcast, Talk Nerdy. She knows her stuff, and she’s currently getting a PhD in Clinical Psychology. We talk about that, Thanatology, the … 223 — Thanatology with Cara Santa Maria Read More »
She doesn’t like being in the spotlight and doesn’t like being called an artist, but Penelope Clubb is doing both of those things by being a guest this week. She’s incredibly creative, talented, and more than anything — kind. She’s been making masks for homeless friends during all of this as well as working at … 222 — Art in a Pandemic with Penelope Clubb Read More »
Dan Pritchard (@danfromorange) is the wizard behind the curtain who makes this show happen each week. He lives in a small city in Australia and works in a hospital. He also lives with someone who is vulnerable during this pandemic. So, what is life like for him currently? We chat over Zoom about this and … 221 — Pandemic Updates from Australia with Dan Pritchard Read More »
What is Polyvagal Theory? Could it be a useful tool in dealing with trauma or getting through a pandemic? Heidi Juniper was nice enough to chat via Zoom and discuss this, evolution, nature vs nurture, and lots more. Music the end from John Prine with Hello in There.
What is it like as a doctor to work in an emergency room during a pandemic? Dr. Patrick Hughes, who is currently working at several facilities in Massachusetts, drops by to share some thoughts and give some valuable insight into what is happening. Music at the end from Drakulas with Dark Black from their new … 219 — In the ER during COVID19 with Dr. Patrick Hughes Read More »
How do you stay calm during a pandemic? What steps are you taking? The always insightful Myq Kaplan (@myqkaplan), whose new album AKA is available for pre-oder April 17th, connects via Zoom to share some helpful words of wisdom during an uncertain time. Music at the end from the late Joe Diffie with Home.
Old friend and brilliant geneticist, Dr. Alex Platt, who now works the University of Pennsylvania, was nice enough to do a Zoom call and chat about the Coronavirus, where it may have started, how we may be able to stop it, and the nature of viruses. Music at the end from Kenny Rogers with Lucille.
Nick McCay from Eclectic Spacewalk (@Espacewalk) is back, and the conversation gets much more philosophical over Purple Haze Raspberry Lager from Abita Brewing. Nonzero Sums, Heuristics, futurism, and so much more. Music at the end from Hazel English with Shaking.
Nick McCay is the mind behind Eclectic Spacewalk (@ESpacewalk), which can’t be recommended enough, and he also worked in the news world after college. He stopped by to share some Purple Haze Raspberry Lager from Abita Brewing, share some stories and ponder a bit about life. Music at the end from Dan Luke and the … 215 – Heuristics with Nick McCay pt. 1 Read More »
Part two with the great Matt Knudsen (@MattKnudsen) talking about life, creativity, making things, staying focused, and staying excited about what you’re doing. Music at the end from Elliott Smith with Big Nothing.
Matt Knudsen (@mattknudsen) is a great comedian, actor and musician among many other things. He also runs marathons and is full of great insight on following your dreams, doing what makes you happy, staying content, and finding ways to stay invested in what you’re doing. No matter what your pursuit is, you’ll likely find some … 213 – Following Your Heart with Matt Knudsen pt. 1 Read More »
Katie Goldin (@KatieGoldin) is back to chat more about biology, nature versus nurture, birds, and lots more – and it’s great. Music at the end from Corridor with Domino.
Katie Goldin (@KatieGoldin) is the host of the Creature Feature podcast, and she also is the silly goose behind @probirdrights (not a goose) on twitter. She also studied Evolutionary Biology and Psychology at Harvard, and she was nice enough to stop by and share some Mind Haze IPA from Firestone Walker Brewing and talk about … 211 – Evolutionary Biology & Psychology with Katie Goldin pt. 1 Read More »
A solo episode answering questions from twitter. Music at the end from Krestovsky with Work Mouse.
Part two of a fun conversation with the Lonely Wild’s Andrew Carroll (@andrewcarroll) about making music, being a parent, staying creative, and where it all comes from. Music at the end from Beach House with The Hours.
Andrew Carroll (@Andrew_Carroll) is an amazing musician who is part of The Lonely Wild and has also done music for movies and the AMC show Lodge 49. He stopped by to share some Hop Nosh IPA from Uinta Brewing and talk about making music, the creative process, traveling with a band, and how things change … 208 – Music with Andrew Carroll pt. 1 Read More »
Part two of a throughly enjoyable conversation with a true gentleman, Brian Dunning (@briandunning) of the Skeptoid Podcast. Music at the end From Zero 7 with Swimmers.
Brian Dunning (@briandunning) started the Skeptoid Podcast way back before podcasting was cool. Now with over 700 episodes available, he stops by to share some California Chill Pilsner from Mikkeler Brewing and talk about his passion for the show, how it started, how it morphed into a non-profit, and lots more. A chat with Chris … 206 – Skeptoid with Brian Dunning pt. 1 Read More »
The great James Urbaniak (@JamesUrbaniak) is back to share more Truth Serum IPA from Dogfish Head and chat more about his encyclopedic knowledge of lesser-known things, how he got into acting, and lots more. Music at the end from Marika Hackman with I’m Not Where You Are.
You may know him as the voice of Dr. Venture, or from a million other things, but the great James Urbaniak (@jamesurbaniak) can’t be defined by one medium, let alone a single role. He stopped by to share some Truth Serum IPA from Dogfish Head and talk about his life as an actor – how … 204 – Acting with James Urbaniak pt. 1 Read More »
JPL Physicist Casey Handmer, PhD (@CJHandmer) is back to chat more about science, space, travel, exploring new planets, and more. Music at the end from Mike Henry with Panther in the Hay.
Casey Handmer (@CJHandmer) has a PhD in Physics from Caltech and currently works at JPL (his views are his own), and he has one of the most engaged minds you will likely ever come across. He knows lots of things about lots of subjects. Just check out his blog to see for yourself. He was … 202 – Exploration with Casey Handmer pt. 1 Read More »
Viscri is a small village in Northern Romania. Alexu Toader and his wife Mara both lived and worked in the much busier and metropolitan Bucharest, where he was a designer and she was a lawyer. What would compel them to move out into the country? Have all the changes been positive? Alexu was nice enough … 201 – Viscri with Alexu Toader Read More »
The Carbon Cowboy is back to share more Fort Point KSA and talk about tracking carbon, the future of the planet, how to follow what interests you, and so much more. Music at the end from Matt Kivel with Two Braids.
Yoichi Shiga is a fascinating fellow with an interesting career path. From computer animation to environmental science and getting his PhD at Stanford, to being a Carbon Cowboy and working at NASA’s Ames Research center – there’s a lot to go over. He was nice enough to bring some KSA from Fort Point Brewing and … 199 – Carbon Cowboy with Yoichi Shiga pt. 1 Read More »
The wonderful Joanna Leitch (@jo_leitch) is back to chat more about her first year of Law School, making big life changes, and how to feel comfortable about those decisions. Music at the end from Bat for Lashes with Kids in the Dark.
What is it like to switch from the entertainment industry to pursuing a law degree? Joanna Leitch (@jo_leitch) is here to share some Gluten free IPA from Omission Brewing and talk all about how and why she did just that, plus lots more. Music at the end from Pete Yorn with Calm Down.
Mario Padilla (@Mario_J_Padilla) is back as we record in the Grain Room of Kokopelli Brewing in Denver, Colorado to continue the conversation about Entomology, his backstory and education, why he is so passionate about learning, and lots more about his collection of animals at the Butterfly Pavilion. Music at the end from Lorelei with I … 196 – Entomology with Mario Padilla pt. 2 Read More »
Mario Padilla (@Mario_J_Padilla) is the head Entomologist at the Denver Butterfly Pavilion (B_FlyPavilion) and he was nice enough to not only invite Dave and a friend for a tour but also to sit down at Kokopelli Brewing Company (with flights of beer courtesy of Hailey) and chat about butterflies, science, his love of bugs, and … 195 – Entomology with Mario Padilla pt. 1 Read More »
Conrad Romo continues a fascinating chat about his time in Scientology, how he eventually left, and some of the most bizarre aspects of his experience. Plus, he shares some odd music created by scientologists. Music at the end from Pearl Charles with Sleepless Dreamer.
You’ve probably heard plenty about it and maybe even seen a documentary or two, but hear what it’s like to be in Scientology first-hand from writer and salesman Conrad Romo, who was in for nearly 14 years long ago. How has it changed since this? What is the appeal? Find out about all of this … 193 – Scientology with Conrad Romo pt. 1 Read More »
Part two with therapist Rebecca Oachs dives further into her passion for providing support to children, her own mental health, and lots more. Music at the end from Broadcast with Come On Let’s Go.
Rebecca Oachs, MSW, LICSW, is a clinical supervisor for CTSS (Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports), a licensed therapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a delight to chat with. She works at a community health center in Duluth Minnesota and was nice enough to spend time talking about providing therapy to young children … 191 – Social Work with Rebecca Oachs pt. 1 Read More »
Sheila Madrak and Dovi Kacev are back to continue a great chat about teaching science, determining what facts are, preparing for the future, and lots more. Does humanity have a chance? Listen and find out. Music at the end from Crumb with Fall Down.
Doc Mad is back, and she was nice enough to bring her friend, and fellow scientist Dov Kacev (@findingdovi) to chat about educating, Marine Biology, science in general, the future of the planet, and lots more. Join in with some Hoppy Pride Pilsner from Shipyard Brewing. A call to Dan Pritchard (@danfromorange) starts things off. … 189 – Teaching Science with Sheila Madrak & Dovi Kacev pt. 1 Read More »
JPL systems engineer Farah Alibay is back to chat more about her work, finding new suitable homes for humanity, asteroids, and why taking care of our own planet might be a good idea. Music at the end from Lee Fields and the Expressions with It Rains Blood.
Since Farah Alibay (@farahalibay) was last on the show, she has been involved in a number of successful and really cool projects at her job at JPL, where she is a systems engineer. She’s back to share some Forêt Belgian Saison and talk about what those were, exploring space, saving the planet we have, exploring … 187 – Asteroids & Mars with Farah Alibay pt. 3 Read More »
Is a civil war or World War 3 more likely? Or will humans come together as they struggle for survival in a harsh new environment? All that and more American History with PhD candidate Eric Krug over Day of the Dead Porter. Music at the end from Rose of the West with Roads.
Eric Krug is back to talk more about American history, and he’s now in a PhD program at Brandeis University focusing on the inter-war years. We talk more about World War II, the Great Depression, the current political landscape, and even some Game of Thrones (with no spoilers) over some Porter from Day of the … 185 – American History with Eric Krug pt. 3 Read More »
More with the great J. Elvis Weinstein (@jelvisweinstein) on life, art, what makes you happy, and how to pursue things that you love. With more Hazy Little Thing IPA. Music at the end from Krestovsky with Rainelle.
J. Elvis Weinstein (@jelvisweinstein) has been a part of some of your favorite comedy creations. He was the original voice of Tom Servo on Mystery Science Theater 3000, and he wrote for Freaks and Geeks. And beyond that, he’s a truly lovely person to chat with. He stopped by to share some Hazy Little Thing … 183 – Bliss with J. Elvis Weinstein pt. 1 Read More »
Jason Rabinovitch, a brilliant physicist who works at JPL (his views are his own), is back to chat more about space, putting people on Mars, exploring the Solar System, and lots more. We share some Super Cluster mega ale from Lagunitas and figure out what’s next for humans. Music at the end from Aldous Harding … 182 – Rockets and Space Exploration with Jason Rabinovitch pt. 3 Read More »
Old Austin pals Bryan Gutmann (@bryangutmann) and Doug Mellard (@dougmellard) stop by to have some Double Duckpin IPA, courtesy of Andy Chrest, and chat about their visit to the L.A. Natural History Museum and reminisce about old times. It’s a fun one. Music at the end from Hatchie with Stay With Me.
Jae Ellard (@Simplejae) is back to continue a fantastic chat over Guinness about Mindfulness, being present, staying productive and fulfilled, and so much more. Music at the end from Penelope Isles with Chlorine.
Jae Ellard (@Simplejae) is an author and teacher, but more than anything, she is a joy to chat with. She travels the world working with companies to help employees use the best tactics to work well together, stay happy, and enjoy their lives. She stopped by the share some Guiness and chat about this and … 179 – Mindfulness with Jae Ellard pt. 1 Read More »
Derek Hughes (@standupmagician) is back to talk more about magic and the craft of creating a great trick. What else goes into creating a great show? Derek gives some insight into the mysterious world of magicians. Music at the end from Barrie with Darjeeling.
Derek Hughes (@standupmagician) is a hilarious magician and genuinely delightful human being. What does it take to get into magic? What are some of the customs of the trade? How do magicians get along? Listen and find out all of this and even more. Music at the end from Sam Valdez with Farther Away.
Part two of a thoroughly fascinating chat with the great Demorge Brown. Music at the end from Hand Habits with Can’t Calm Down.
Demorge Brown (@leitepreto) is a fascinating character. From writing and acting to producing and just being surrounded by interesting projects, he has created some of the most interesting things you’ll see. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, give yourself a gift and check it out. He stopped by to share some Stiegl Lager and chat … 175 – The Artist Life with Demorge Brown pt. 1 Read More »
The title “Design” really doesn’t capture how fascinating Ben Ellis is. This is part two of a great conversation with him. Music at the end from Film School with Meet Around 10.
Ben Ellis (thensomethingnew.com) is a fascinating person. This episode could have been called ten different things. From his work in tech, to his interests and pursuits, to his quest to be his happiest and best self – it’s really worth a listen. Music at the end from Film School with Crushin’.
Lizzy Cooperman is back, and this time she does a full tarot reading. It’s a fun experience, and so is her new album Organism. Get a copy everywhere you buy comedy albums. You’ll love it! She’s very funny. Music at the end from Steve Gunn with Vagabond.
Lizzy Cooperman is a terrific comedian, and her new album Organism is out now. In addition to being a comedian, she also reads tarot cards. She dropped by the Space Cave to share some Steady Eddie Seasonal IPA from Union Craft Brewing (sent in from Andy Chrest) and talk about energy, auras, the unknown, and … 171 – Tarot with Lizzy Cooperman pt. 1 Read More »
True crime producer Tim Furlong is back to continue a fun chat about the narratives of a true crime, what draws people to them, and why people find them so fascinating. And more Nanticoke Nectar from RAR Brewing. Music at the end from Cardioid with The Night (suggestion via Ryan McWilliams.)
Tim Furlong works in the film and TV world producing true crime shows for Discovery Channel’s Investigation Discovery. Hear about how that happens and also a lot of talk about human nature, free will, instincts, and a lot more. All with some delicious Nanticoke Nectar IPA from RAR Brewing courtesy of Andy Chrest. Music at … 169 – True Crime with Tim Furlong pt. 1 Read More »
Dr. David Aveline is a brilliant physicist, and he’s back to talk more about getting atoms really cold on the ISS, his work at CAL (Cold Atom Laboratory), and what the universe might be. More Citrus Wheat from Angel City Brewing keeps things casual. Music at the end from Suburban Living with Drowning.
David Aveline is a physicist, and he works for CAL, the Cold Atom Laboratory. When you hear what they do, you won’t believe it. It involves atoms, the International Space Station, and very cold temperatures. We share some Citrus Wheat Ale from Angel City Brewing, and he tells me how all of this fascinating science … 167 – Cold Atoms with David Aveline pt. 1 Read More »
Pallavi Gunalan (@pallavigunalan) is back to continue a chat about Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience, and this one gets pretty philosophical. We also share more blonde Ale from St. Archer Brewing. Music at the end from Far Caspian with Between Days.
Pallavi Gunalan (@pallavigunalan) is getting her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from USC, and she’s also doing comedy in her free time. How does she find time for all of this? What is Biomedical Engineering exactly, and how does it tie into neuroscience? Join us and some Blonde Ale from St. Archer Brewing and find out. … 165 – Biomedical Engineering with Pallavi Gunalan pt. 1 Read More »
Josiah Blomquist is the head brewer at Iron Triangle Brewing in Los Angeles, California, and he was nice enough to share some of his delicious creations and talk about how he made them. Recorded on site at Iron Triangle. Music at the end from Small Black with Sofie
Iron Triangle Brewery in Los Angeles makes phenomenal beer, and Josiah Blomquist and Kale Bittner are mostly responsible for that, especially Josiah, who is the brewmaster. They were nice enough to let me stop by and sample some beers and chat about what goes into running a brewery. Music at the end from Haley Bonar … 163 – Brewing Beer with Kale Bittner & Josiah Blomquist pt. 1 Read More »
Dr. Patrick Hughes works in the hectic world of the Emergency Room, but you’d never guess that from how mellow he is (aside from his soundboard use.) We visited Boston and chatted with Patrick during a long drive. Hear what it’s like to work in the frantic world that TV has been trying to capture … 162 – ER Doctor with Patrick Hughes Read More »
Steve Hillegeist is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and he received his PhD and Masters of Science in Accounting degrees from Cal Berkley. He was also an academic All-American football player at Princeton …which all means he’s very generous to donate some time to … 161 – Economics with Steve Hillegeist Read More »
Who better to talk about Skepticism than one of the hosts of The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe podcast, and the upcoming book of the same name, than Dr. Steven Novella, who is a clinical neurologist and a professor at Yale. You can order the book here. Music at the end from Alpaca with Hide … 160 – Skepticism with Dr. Steven Novella Read More »
Dr. Louis Friedman was one of the founders of the Planetary Society with Bruce C. Murray and Carl Sagan. He was nice enough to share some Anni-matter Double IPA from Stone Brewing and chat about starting the Planetary Society, exploring space, the universe, and how to keep people excited about figuring out what this whole … 159 – The Planetary Society with Dr. Louis Friedman Read More »
Natalie Vindivich is back to continue a fun chat about her time in Chicken, Alaska and her study of Anthropology, and we share more Baba Black Lager from Uinta Brewing and discuss the future. Music at the end from Fritz with Summer Holiday.
Natalie Vindivich is getting her masters degree from CSULA, and she’s using her time in Chicken, Alaska as part of her thesis. She stops by to share some Baba Black Sheep Black Lager from Uinta Brewing and chat all about humans, following your heart, and how culture develops. Music at the end from the Helio … 157 – Anthropology with Natalie Vindivich pt. 1 Read More »
Professor of Integrative Anatomical Sciences at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Dr. Michael Habib, is back to share more A Terrible Idea Hazy IPA from Fieldwork Brewing and discuss not only dinosaurs, but the fossil record, what the universe might be, and he’s also nice enough to give a very quick synopsis on the entire … 156 – Dinosaurs with Dr. Michael Habib pt. 2 Read More »
Mike Habib is a Professor of Integrative Anatomical Sciences at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, and he knows an unbelievable amount about Dinosaurs. He stops by to share some A Terrible Idea Hazy IPA from Fieldwork Brewing and share some of his knowledge. If you like dinosaurs, you’ll love this episode. Music at the end … 155 – Dinosaurs with Dr. Michael Habib pt. 1 Read More »
Daniel Quantz (@DanielQuantz) is back for part two. Where do ideas come from? How do you manage them and try to get them to end up being what you saw in your mind? We share more beer from Mammoth Brewing and really get to the bottom of it. Music at the end from Roadside Graves … 154 – Ideas with Daniel Quantz pt. 2 Read More »
Daniel Quantz (@DanielQuantz) is a creative guy. He went to film school at USC, and he’s currently working on a graphic novel. He stops by the Space Cave to share some Yosemite Pale Ale from Mammoth Brewing and discuss ideas. Where do they come from? How do you know they are worth pursuing? And if … 153 – Ideas with Daniel Quantz pt. 1 Read More »
Mairin Balisi is back to continue a fantastic chat about her work with fossils over more Saison Noir from Ohana Brewing. It gets a little more philosophical in this portion as we try to figure out life, the universe, and all of it. Music at the end from Wild Nothing with Partners in Motion.
Mairin Balisi recently finished her PhD from UCLA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and she now works as a field school coordinator at the La Brea Tar Pits. Not only is she very knowledgable about things like Dire Wolves and Sabertooth Tigers, she’s also just a very enjoyable person to chat with. She stops by … 151 – Prehistoric Dogs with Mairin Balisi pt. 1 Read More »
Episode 150 is Dave alone in the Space Cave answering some twitter questions and chatting with Emily Rose (@emilyroseoachs). Music at the end from The Joy Formidable with Whirring.
Lindsay Gasik (@durianwriter) leads an exceptionally fascinating life leading tours in Southeast Asia that take guests to find the king of all fruits – The Durian. Find out what a durian is, how she got into this unique world, and a little bit about Lindsay’s approach to having such an interesting life. Music at the … 149 – Durians with Lindsay Gasik Read More »