Life Unculturable

Samuel L. Miller, Julia Vinzelj, Michael Prattes
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Zero oxygen | infinite chaos. Join us as we talk about all things anaerobic microbiology. Life Unculturable with Sam ๐Ÿฆ  Julia ๐Ÿ„ & Michael ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽจ

  1. Jul 2

    What's under the scope

    In this episode of Life Unculturable, Sam and Julia talk about one of their favorite methods: microscopy. Tune in to find out why they are doing microscopy and what microscopy techniques they like best - and you might also find out why Sam will never agree to teach an Intro Microbiology lab again! If you have any questions for Sam, Julia, or Michael, drop a comment on YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. or send us an email at lifeunculturable@gmail.com!

    What's under the scope

  2. Jun 18

    Back*up*your*data!

    In this episode of Life Unculturable, Sam and Julia talk all things data collection and then speculate about the yelp reviews on their bioinformatic performances and theorize on the dating profiles of anaerobes. If you have any questions for Sam, Julia, or Michael, drop a comment on YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. or send us an email at lifeunculturable@gmail.com!

    Back*up*your*data!

  3. Jun 4

    The profiling files

    In this episode of Life Unculturable, Sam and Julia walk us through their process of how to characterize and describe novel microbes. Tune in to find out what steps are required, what they do first, and how to validly publish a novel organism. If you have any questions for Sam, Julia, or Michael, drop a comment on YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. or send us an email at lifeunculturable@gmail.com!

    The profiling files

  4. May 21

    Do better!

    In this episode of Life Unculturable, Sam and Julia sit down with Dr Melanie Eldridge from Black Cat Microbiome Consulting to learn all about navigating the ups and downs of academia and industry. Mel is a seasoned captain who has sailed both waters and is now offering her expertise through her two companies Black Cat Microbiome Consulting and Black Cat and Black Cat Genetic Testing. Get in touch with Melanie Eldridge on LinkedIn and check out her website (https://www.blackcatmicrobiomeconsulting.com/)! If you have any questions for us, drop a comment on YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. or send us an email at lifeunculturable@gmail.com!

  5. May 7

    The ramble-sode

    In this episode, Julia and Sam set out to talk about the special equipment you can find in anaerobic microbiology labs - and then quickly go off the rails to ramble about all things science (and non-science)

  6. Apr 23

    Home sweet hypoxia

    In this episode of Life Unculturable, Sam and Julia talk about where anaerobes live and what vacation destination they would likely choose!

    Home sweet hypoxia

  7. Apr 9

    No baby daddy sequencing

    We are back with another exciting interview guest! This time Janet Rogers tells us all about Sanger sequencing, mass spectrometry and what had kept her at Oklahoma State University since 1978. Tune in to learn a bit about the history of the sequencing core facility at OSU, what it is like to work for and managing a core facilty and what reason Janet has to diligently keep working out at the Colvin Center. If you have any questions for Janet, Sam or Julia, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSky, or YouTube @LifeUnculturable! Life Unculturable is the number one podcast on anaerobic microbiology, (un)culturable microbes, and the real life of researchers, brought to you by Drs Sam Miller, Julia Vinzelj, and Michael Prattes!

    No baby daddy sequencing

  8. Mar 12

    Road Trippin'

    In this episode of Life Unculturable, Julia skedaddles away, exploring New Mexico and Arizona, while Sam stays in good 'ole Oklahoma holding down the fort. If you're looking for the science and the nitty gritty parts of anaerobic microbiology, this is not the episode for you! Today, it's all about road trips and childhood memories with a heaping helping of judgement. Please excuse the sound quality of this episode! It really was recorded in a coffee shop and hence includes all the clanking and clinking and the occasional bark of coffee shop dog Hope! If you are in Winslow, Arizona, be sure to check out MOJO Coffee Roasting Co.& Cafe (not sponsored; Julia is just a fan).

    Road Trippin'
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Zero oxygen | infinite chaos. Join us as we talk about all things anaerobic microbiology. Life Unculturable with Sam ๐Ÿฆ  Julia ๐Ÿ„ & Michael ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽจ

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  • Creator
    Samuel L. Miller, Julia Vinzelj, Michael Prattes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Life Unculturable