Beats, Labs and Life

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Biomedical scientists Glenn Simmons Jr and Harry Taylor host conversations that explore the intersection between life, hip hop and biomedical science with an Black-American perspective. Not only did the doctors train together in labs at the Meharry Medical College, they also share a love for golden-era hip hop. These brothers tackle the latest happenings in the world of science for the culture!

01/11/2021

Episode 15: Unicorns

It's starting to feel like we're stuck between a rock and a hard place as Black scientists. No one seems to believe in our ability to produce research and data. Let us tell you about this one time we were questioned and insulted.
01/04/2021

Episode 14: Still Going Strong

COVID's still going strong. But so are we! Lets take a look at the vaccine roll out and the reactions, some absurd and otherwise, around the world.
10/05/2020

Episode 13: Spreader in Chief

COVID just wont leave us alone. The fellas suspend the usual format to talk about the unusual events surrounding the Commander in Chief contracting the virus. Seems not even the virus will deter his brash behavior. Reports have it Trump may have knowingly traveled and been infected. Woah!
09/14/2020

Episode 12: And We're Back (Fingers Crossed)

We're back! So there's another person masquerading as an African American woman. Schools are re-opening because there's money to be made. And no, there still isn't a vaccine. Tune in as we discuss why.
07/06/2020

Episode 11: Bust It Wide Open

Soooo, parts of the country are wide open now, and not for good reason. States are relaxing shelter in place restrictions without good reason. Young adults are having parties in close quarters. Countries are expediting vaccination approval procedures. And governors have their mouths open wide enough to stick their foot in it. Lets see if we cant shut most of this nonsense down.
06/29/2020

Episode 10: That's Just The Wave

The Rona is back and with a vengeance! It feels like a second wave has hit the US pretty hard, but we are still in the first! Some US citizens are concerned and others are simply defiant when it comes to wearing a mask. What's the problem with a mask? Why is the CDC always a step behind? When will we get back to normal? Let's talk about it.
06/29/2020

Episode 09: Juneteenth Masks and Transitions

We're not out of the woods yet. We need to talk about the transition from the COVID-19 shutdown to the Juneteenth celebration. We still need to touch on mask usage and hot spots around the nation. Some places are looking up but we are looking at second wave everywhere else. Let's talk safety.
06/08/2020

Episode 08: Is It Because We're Black?

This week we are looking at what it means to “be” black. The data, the theories, and ancient technologies associated with Black health. Is our nature the reason we’re seeing shorter life spans? Or is that as fake as the initial autopsy done by the ME in Hennepin County? Brothers on the mic and you know the ledge.
06/02/2020

Episode 07: This Racism Is Killing Me

This week we delve more in the news of the culture. Of course we know the science of the day. But man the stress of seeing a Black man deal with the reality of life in America is palpable to say the least. How’s stress make ya feel? What’s it do to ya? Lawd this racism is killing us.
05/11/2020

Episode 04: Get It Off Ya Chest

In today’s episode we are going to get a few things off our chest in a discussion about the haters, fakers, and the non-participators and this in this breakdown of common sense among the people, as we watch the COVID story creeps into May. We also want to make sure we don’t depress y’all with all the gloom and doom, so we’re gonna make sure to introduce y’all to some shining stars- living legends in the game of biomedical science. All ‘dat today on Beats, Labs, and Life!
05/04/2020

Episode 03: Celebrity vs Science

In this episode, we're going to talk more about the volatile nature of celebrities spreading misinformation and inciting their following to violence and negating data. We also have a clinically tested drug that may be a game changer in the virus saga.
04/27/2020

Episode 01: C.R.E.A.M.

“In this episode, we're going to talk about COVID-19 , why it is such a threat to the black community and what you can do to protect yourself and family. We understand that it's really easy to get overwhelmed by all the noise out in these streets, from social media, politicians, and that dude outside the metro who always yellin’."

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Biomedical scientists Glenn Simmons Jr and Harry Taylor host conversations that explore the intersection between life, hip hop and biomedical science with an Black-American perspective. Not only did the doctors train together in labs at the Meharry Medical College, they also share a love for golden-era hip hop. These brothers tackle the latest happenings in the world of science for the culture!

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Beats Labs and Life
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

12
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Explicit
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