Space Cave

Dave Farina from the Lonely Wild and Professor Dave Explains returns to talk about earth, the universe, humans, the future, and lots more over some delicious Tower Station IPA from Mother Road Brewing. A chat with Emily Rose starts things off. Music at the end from Kurt Vile & Courtney Barnett with Over Everything.

The ever-delightful Danielle Gunn (@DanielleRGunn), who is the communications manager for the Planetary Society, is back to finish off a conversation that gets more philosophical as more Double Nut Brown from Mammoth Brewing is consumed. If you enjoying thinking about the universe, this episode is just for you. Music at the end from the great … Continue reading 110 – Planetary Society with Danielle Gunn pt. 2

Danielle Gunn (@DanielleRGunn) is the communications manager at the Planetary Society and also a delightful human being who is fascinated with space, our exploration of it, and what we already know about it. Join in with some Double Nut Brown from Mammoth Brewing to hear how she ended up in her position and what we … Continue reading 109 – Planetary Society with Danielle Gunn pt. 1

Alie Ward (@alieward), the host of the Ologies podcast and part of Innovation Nation on CBS, is back for part two of a splendid chat about her life, her love of science, bugs, and how to find happiness. Music at the end from Jacob Sanders with Chill Facade.

Alie Ward (@alieward), a science correspondent for Innovation Nation on CBS and the host of the Ologies Podcast, brings by some delicious margaboochas and chats about growing up as a weird kid, getting really into science, and how volunteering was instrumental in finding happiness in life. Join in for part one of a great chat. … Continue reading 107 – Science & Happiness with Alie Ward pt. 1

Paul Shapiro (@PaulHShapiro), the Vice President of Policy for the Humane Society of the United States, is back to continue a great chat about our current treatment of animals, the ethics involved, and the future of food, farming, and producing meat. Music at the end from Don Williams with Lord I Hope This Day is … Continue reading 106 – Animal Treatment with Paul Shapiro pt. 2

Paul Shapiro (@PaulHShapiro), the Vice President of Policy Engagement for the Humane Society of the United States, joins Dave via skype to chat about our current standards for animal wellness, advancements we can make, and the potential viability of clean meat in the future. A chat with Sinead Savage starts things off. Music at the … Continue reading 105 – Animal Treatment with Paul Shapiro pt. 1

The show turns two years old with part two of a great chat with siblings Laura and Rob Sams of Sisbro. They produce really great educational videos, travel the world, and help animals. Hear all about it in this installment. Music at the end from The American Analog Set with Million Young.

Laura and Rob Sams (@sisbrostudios) are a brother and sister team that create smart, funny, educational videos about a variety of things. They usually involve science and music, and they are great. To see some of their work, visit their website sisbro.com Music at the end from Charlie Van Stee with Turn Back the Clock.

Chris Tuner (@chrisPJturner) is back for part two with more beer from Great Basin Brewing (courtesy of Vernon Heater), and the chat continues about his education at Oxford in Archeology and Anthropology. He also puts together a rap at the end based on twitter suggestions. Music at the end from Real Estate with Darling.

Comedian and rapper Chris Turner (@chrisPJturner) studied Archeology and Anthropology at Oxford, and then he went on to become a comedian and rapper. He shares his story over some delicious Icky IPA from Great Basin Brewing courtesy of Vernon Heater. Music at the end from Charlie Van Stee with Turn Back the Clock.

Part two of a terrific chat with Dr. Cynthia Pike about what it’s like to work in a hospital, examine patients, deal with their smells, and how to best take care of yourself. All while sampling some delicious beers from Mother Road Brewing. Music at the end from Gypsy and the Cat with Bloom.

Cynthia Pike recently completed her residency, and she is now practicing medicine in Southern California. She dropped by to sample some Kolsch Ale from Mother Road Brewing and chat about being a doctor. She is a delightful person and has a lot of great insights on what it is actually like to work in a … Continue reading 99 – Practicing Medicine with Cynthia Pike pt. 1

Part two of a splendid chat with UNCC PhD candidate Eric Kane veers toward the philosophical over Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Can Eric and David pin down the meaning of life? Tune in and find out. Music at the end from The Meeting Places with On Our Own.

Eric Kane, who was a guest on Professor blastoff twice, makes his way into the Space Cave for the first time to talk about his progress with his PhD in Molecular and Developmental Evolution at UNC Charlotte, living longer, and his thoughts on the future of humanity while sharing some delicious Dogfish Head 60 Minute … Continue reading 97 – Molecular and Developmental Evolution with Eric Kane pt. 1