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The Talking Brains Podcast
NEW PODCAST EPISODES coming in early 2025!!!
"Nothing in science has any value to society if it is not communicated." - Anne Roe
Inspired by my own curiosity and designed to educate and entertain, The Talking Brains Podcast focuses on science, entrepreneurship and technology.
Hosted by Brendan Foster, featuring guests from all walks of life.
Episodes
13 episodes
Jhourney, Meditation, Learning and Feedback Loops Ft. Stephen Zerfas | Episode #13
We know that poverty leads to people making poor decisions. What about mood poverty? How would you act differently if you knew that you could drastically improve your mood through short meditation? The answers to these questions and more in tod...
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Episode 13
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Synthetic Biology, Accessible lab Spaces, Innovation Ft. Ivan Rodriguez Jaubert & Weston Browne | Episode #12
In this episode, we have a two guest special! My friend Weston Browne and I sit down with the amazing Ivan Rodriguez Jaubert to talk about his company Dupla Bio and it's role in the growing industry of synthetic biology. Ex...
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Episode 12
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52:54
Biotechnology, Psychoactive Compounds, Mental Health & Society Ft. Dr. Nick Milne | Episode #11
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Milne, the CSO and co-founder of Octarine Bio. Octarine is a biotechnology company using genetically modified yeast to produce psychoactive compounds. We talk about promises and challenges in the space ...
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Episode 11
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1:07:08
Microbes, Silver, and Communication in Science Ft. Dr. Priya Balachandran | Episode #10
I sit down with Dr. Priya Balachandran, the COO of Applied Silver. Dr. Balachandran and Applied Silver make antimicrobial treatments for soft surfaces. These treatments kill diseases such as MRSA and Covid-19. We talk about a number of things i...
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Episode 10
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54:43
Learning, Curiosity, Corals, and the Future of Humanity Ft. Dr. Raphael Ritson-Williams | Episode #9
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Raphael Ritson Williams, an accomplished marine biologist, professor at Santa Clara University, and member of the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Ritson Williams studies corals and the genetic traits tha...
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Episode 9
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1:06:32
Yoga, Freediving, Sharks, and Ocean Conservation Ft. Diana Dowd | Episode #8
Stoked to release this one! We talk to Diana Dowd, a recent graduate from Miami University and marine biologist. Tune in to learn about the ocean from a badass freediver and PADI divemaster who likes to swim with sharks.
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53:48
Vigorous Exercise and Electrical Engineering Ft. David Gussler | Episode #7
Today I talk with the brain of David Gussler. David is an electrical engineering student, a longtime friend of mine, and an avid powerlifter who does a wonderful job explaining the nuts and bolts of lifting and electrical engineering.
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Episode 7
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56:00
Happiness, The Luxury Trap, and Money in Politics with Dom Pusateri | Episode #6
In this one, I bring on one of my long time friends and current investment banking footsoldier, Dom Pusateri. We get into a great philosophical discussion on, among other things, happiness and the future of humanity. Do yourself a favor and sho...
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58:51
Music, The Brain, and The Creative Process ft. Aliff Rush | Episode #5
Aliff Rush is a friend of mine and a fellow Neuroscience major at Santa Clara University. He is also an excellent musician. Today we speak on the human brain, music, creativity, and our opinions on the future of technology.
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Episode 5
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50:37
Gardening, Prayer, Meditation, and Flow States ft. Ben Hale | Episode #4
In this episode, I welcome a good friend of mine Ben Hale. Ben is a legendary English teacher and Cross Country coach at my Alma Mater, Woodberry Forest School. I credit this man for kickstarting an intellectual journey that brings me happiness...
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1:12:38
Mental Health, Young Women, and Starting a Business ft. Brittany Hofferber | Episode #3
Today on Talking Brains, I sit down (over zoom) with Brittany Hofferber, an undergraduate premed student at the University of Virginia. Brittany is not only a kind and sweet person but she is also a badass. Outside of studying for the MCAT, Bri...
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Episode 3
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55:16
Developmental Psychology & Coronavirus ft. Dr. Kirsten Read | Episode #2
In this episode of Talking Brains we sit down with Dr. Kirsten Read and talk about mushrooms, how children learn, and, of course, we talk about the coronavirus.
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Episode 2
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55:45
Developmental Neuroscience ft. Dr. Laura Cocas | Episode #1
Put your thinking caps on for this one because today we welcome Dr. Laura Cocas to the podcast. Dr. Cocas is a developmental neuroscientist, professor at Santa Clara University, and a fabulous human being. Today we explore the developing human ...
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