10 episodes
Over Drinks: A Science Podcast Co-Hosts Melanie Flores and Ana Silverstein
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Co-hosts and scientists Melanie Flores and Ana Silverstein unpack the seemingly complex world of science through humor, heated discussion, and a little bit of alcohol. Join them each episode as they cover a range of scientific topics, from how the immune system fights disease to surviving the apocalypse.
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Cheers to the No Moon Conspiracy Theorists
Join Melanie and Ana this week as they talk about their favorite science conspiracy theories and the psychology behind them. From faking the moon landing to Flat Earthers (and even making up their own conspiracy theories), tune in to our final episode of the summer season!Support the Show.
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Cheers to Good Genes (and Not The Denim Kind)
On their second to last episode of the first season, Ana and Melanie talk about human genes: what they are, what they mean for our health, and most importantly how they can make it so some people smell their pee after eating asparagus or smell ants while walking on the sidewalk, and some people don't. Support the Show.
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Cheers to Firmi-cuties
Join us on Over Drinks this week as we discuss the gut microbiome, as well as some of the cool things the microbes inside of us do! Can we blame the bacteria in our gut for that 2 a.m. pizza craving? Is eating garlic cloves when you're sick an urban legend, or just good for gut health? And can poop transplants really make you healthier? Tune in this week to find out!Support the Show.
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Cheers to Moon Dust and Badass Women
52 years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps on the surface of the moon. That achievement would not have been possible had it not been for the team of (largely) men and (a handful of) women that tirelessly worked in the months leading up to the Apollo 11 launch. Today, Ana and Melanie celebrate the momentous accomplishments of five women who were crucial to the success of the Apollo 11 mission. Join them over Blue Moon beers as they talk female badass-ery, book...
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Cheers to Mary Having a Little Typhoid
Join Melanie and Ana this week as they explore the microorganisms that cause food-borne illnesses. Listen in as they cover the cruise ship virus, the tale of Typhoid Mary, and their mutual hatred for potlucks.Support the Show.
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Cheers to Surviving to 400 Years Old
Happy Shark Week! On this weeks episode of Over Drinks, Ana and Melanie talk about one of arguably the coolest creatures in the ocean (that have managed to survive all five major mass extinction events)! Join them as they talk about their favorite sharks (one of which is certainly just surviving, not thriving, at 400 years old), and share why they think its time for sharks to get a new reputation. Support the Show.