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Bio-Breakdown

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On the Bio-Breakdown Podcast, we break down biological research for the everyday person, showcasing interviews with authors, researchers, and professionals.
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Chaise Gilbert: Fish Jaw Morphology and Sci-Art

Bio-BreakdownDec 02, 2019

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Branden Schweiss: An ICU Nurse's Covid Experience

Branden Schweiss: An ICU Nurse's Covid Experience

The boys sit down with Branden Schweiss, who has been an ICU nurse and ECMO practitioner through the covid-19 pandemic. Topics covered include what that experience was like for nurses, common misunderstandings about covid, and covid misinformation.

Oct 12, 202102:31:09
Opportunities is the Word of the Day

Opportunities is the Word of the Day

Max and Chris sit down with Brandon Mayer to discuss a unique way into and through graduate school, rangeland management, cooperative extension work, and remote control cows.

Sep 06, 202102:01:45
State of the Show

State of the Show

On this week's episode, the guys have a casual conversation on the state of the show, their lives during the pandemic, and future directions for the show. They are also joined by guest Julie McDonald, sister to Max and Randall.

Apr 11, 202101:13:32
Stuart Wells: animal behavior and zoo conservation, part 2

Stuart Wells: animal behavior and zoo conservation, part 2

The guys speak with Stuart Wells, a non-traditional PhD student researching the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel. The topics discussed involves the many steps along Stuart's career and the importance of zoos in conservation.

Feb 07, 202101:07:33
Stuart Wells: animal behavior and zoo conservation, part 1

Stuart Wells: animal behavior and zoo conservation, part 1

The guys speak with Stuart Wells, a non-traditional PhD student researching the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel. The topics discussed involves the many steps along Stuart's career and the importance of zoos in conservation.

Jan 18, 202101:26:46
Susan Washko: Desert Pools
Nov 22, 202001:10:45
Deer Utopia

Deer Utopia

An investigation into the effects of testosterone on the reproductive success of white tailed deer with Monet Gomes.

Aug 16, 202001:18:53
Time is a Flat Circle

Time is a Flat Circle

The boys interview Brandon Strange (@Dendrogobbler), discussing tree ring science, stumbling through open doors, Middle English literature, and what it's like to move across the country for a graduate program.
Mar 08, 202001:35:37
Neil Dutt: Marathon, Not a Sprint

Neil Dutt: Marathon, Not a Sprint

Discussing spatial ecology and resource selection of an endemic subspecies of voles. Also, discussing the importance of pursuing a path to research on your own terms.
Feb 23, 202001:41:31
The boys discuss conferences

The boys discuss conferences

Bonus episode recorded in 2018 featuring Chris Banotai on what the heck a conference is and why you should care about them.
Feb 16, 202032:19
Brett Hodinka: Exit Sandman

Brett Hodinka: Exit Sandman

Discussing how sleep loss affects the behavior and physiology of an arctic bird species. You can follow Brett on Instagram at #Brett_Hodinka and on Twitter at @BrettHodinka.
Feb 09, 202001:07:25
Chaise Gilbert: Fish Jaw Morphology and Sci-Art

Chaise Gilbert: Fish Jaw Morphology and Sci-Art

Discussing how fish jaws can change shape depending on which food is available, cat matchmaking, and the process of clearing and staining specimens with Chaise Gilbert.

Dec 02, 201956:06
Kyle Mayden: Aquarium Hobbyist

Kyle Mayden: Aquarium Hobbyist

Talking to Kyle Mayden about the intersection of the aquarium hobby and science.

Nov 25, 201949:56
Sam Tegge: Chameleon Vibrational Communication

Sam Tegge: Chameleon Vibrational Communication

Sam Tegge discusses his path to becoming a scientist and his research on vibrational communication in chameleons.
Nov 17, 201946:37
Chase Ladue: Elephant Chemical Communication

Chase Ladue: Elephant Chemical Communication

Discussing chemical communication in elephants with Chase Ladue.
Nov 10, 201957:27
Kenneth Anderson: Salamanders and Mining

Kenneth Anderson: Salamanders and Mining

Interviewing Kenneth Anderson on the role of salamanders in temperate forest ecosystems and how they respond to the consequence of mining operation.

Nov 06, 201959:15
Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Bio-Breakdown.

Nov 03, 201901:44