A Loaded Pipette

The Drunk Scientist
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We make drinks, we talk science! On this show researchers from around the country sit and sip with The Drunk Scientist himself, to explore cutting edge discoveries happening around the globe and their wonderfully unique lives as scientists. All that and more with curated cocktails in hand!

Episodes

  1. 04/12/2021

    Onto Greener Pastures...

    In the final episode of season 2, The Drunk Scientist sits down with Dr. Natasha Slepak. She is a research scientist at a biotech company who completed her PhD thesis on protein degradation in the brain. Over delicious blood orange margaritas, she walks us through the culture differences between academia and industry, common misconceptions around basic science, the joys of hiking in scenic San Francisco and much more! We want to thank all of our listeners for the continuing support for Season 2, and we can’t wait to see you guys for Season 3! In the meantime, make sure you’re following us on all social media @aloadedpipette!

    49 min

  2. 04/02/2021

    Hot Toddy-oddy-oddy...

    Thanks for tuning into another episode of A Loaded Pipette! On this episode, The Drunk Scientist knocks back bourbon hot toddies with James Crawford, a PhD student at UCSD. James is in Education, and he walks us through the fateful path that led him to Education, his hopes for future Black students and educators, the groundwork he's doing to achieve his vision, and much more! Follow us on all social media @aloadedpipette!

    47 min

  3. 03/25/2021

    Two Drunk Mice

    Hey! A Loaded Pipette is back from our mid-season break with an enlightening episode with Christian Cazares. Christian is a neuroscience PhD student at UCSD working on research around decision-making in the brain and how it’s affected by alcohol. With spicy pineapple margaritas in hand, Christian leads The Drunk Scientist through his uniquely interdisciplinary approach to neuro, the truth about the “acceptable” limits of alcohol, the meditative powers of skateboarding, and much more! Follow us on all social media @aloadedpipette!

    46 min
  4. Meet Mr. 28 by 28

    03/12/2021

    Meet Mr. 28 by 28

    Welcome back to another episode of A Loaded Pipette! For this offering, The Drunk Scientist gets sloshed with Nathan Lubega, an engineering Master's student at UCSD. It was Nathan's birthday, so you know we had to celebrate accordingly!  Nathan takes us through the wonder to be found in wandering the world, the culture shock of moving from Uganda to the States, the importance of aerosols in the fight against climate change, and much more.  Send Nathan a birthday shot on Instagram! @lubega Make sure you're following A Loaded Pipette on all social media (including Tik Tok now!) @aloadedpipette Thanks for all your support!

    41 min
  5. The Pain Woman

    03/04/2021

    The Pain Woman

    In this episode, The Drunk Scientist shares potent cocktails with Jada Wiggleton-Little, an infectiously bubbly Philosophy PhD student at UCSD. Her dissertation surrounds the philosophy of pain and pain perception, and she takes us through the intricacies of pain language and the various problems with clinician expectations and responses. We also learn more about philosophy in general, the joys of trash TV, the underlying shade behind the word "pragmatic" and much more. Enjoy! Follow us on all social media @aloadedpipette!

    44 min
  6. The Nahdia Philosophy

    02/25/2021

    The Nahdia Philosophy

    Season 2 of A Loaded Pipette is here! We’re so grateful for all of our friends and supporters who’ve uplifted the podcast for S1, and we’re so excited to continue bringing you great guests and convos. For Episode 1 of the new season, The Drunk Scientist sits down with Nahdia Jones, a PhD candidate at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She's a neuroscientist whose research centers around the relationship between obesity and brain chemistry. Pour up a Subia (*wink*) and kick back with us as Nahdia takes us through her intuitive approach to life decisions, the intricacies of working on a seldom-researched health topic, and the mental benefits of obstacle courses. Make sure you're following us on all social media @aloadedpipette!

    43 min
  7. The L.B.J. Episode - A Perfect Climax

    12/10/2020

    The L.B.J. Episode - A Perfect Climax

    *wink wink*  Mix up a Sidecar (cognac, lemon juice, and triple sec) and sit back for our Season Finale! In this episode, I sit down with Jordan "Jojo" Campbell, a material scientist here at UCSD with a personality like no other. In this episode, Jojo and I cover a myriad of topics, everything from the often unrecognized societal reach of material science to the intricacies of his complex thesis project to universal advice for anyone considering grad school.  Shout out to Keira Knightley, we love you! Host: Kevin White; Editor/Producer: Dywanye Washington

    44 min
  8. In My Algae Flip Flops

    12/03/2020

    In My Algae Flip Flops

    On this episode of ALP, I sit down with Alexia Moore, a graduate chemistry student at UCSD. As we kick back our kiwi-rum concoctions, she schools me on the layered world of atmospheric chemistry, the nuances of co-ed soccer, the dangers some clouds can pose, and the surprisingly varied uses of algae. Kick back and enjoy! Host: Kevin White Editor/Producer: Dywanyé Washington

    37 min
  9. A Trophy Wife Life

    11/19/2020

    A Trophy Wife Life

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chandler Puritty, a longtime friend and peer of mine. As we savored drink after drink, our discussion hit on several important topics. Chandler provides us with her unique insight into climate change, the politics of evil colonizer plants, and much more. Strap in for this one! Host: Kevin White Editor/Producer: Dywanyé Washington

    38 min
  10. Self Care Everywhere

    11/12/2020

    Self Care Everywhere

    In the first episode of A Loaded Pipette, I sit down with Michael Rosario at the 2019 Society for Neuroscience Conference in Chicago. In between refills, we dive into neuroscience of racism and memory, the importance of self care, and the joys of plant parenthood. Grab a drink and queue it up! Host: Kevin White Editor/Producer: Dywanyé Washington

    29 min
  11. ALP SZN 1 - Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    ALP SZN 1 - Trailer

    First episode coming soon!

    1 min

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About

We make drinks, we talk science! On this show researchers from around the country sit and sip with The Drunk Scientist himself, to explore cutting edge discoveries happening around the globe and their wonderfully unique lives as scientists. All that and more with curated cocktails in hand!

Information

  • Creator
    The Drunk Scientist
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Drunk Scientist
  • Show Website
    A Loaded Pipette