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Christin Glorioso, MD PhD (@DrGlorioso) is a computational biologist competing in the X-Prize to predict the course of the Covid19 pandemic.
After a year-plus of demoralizing news on this topic, Dr. Glorioso might be able to provide us some optimism and maybe even see the light at the end of the tunnel.
The latest data shows her model is the #1 ranked prediction model in the competition - take a look at this chart and see how her prediction model maps onto the actual case numbers in recent weeks, and then look where those tend-lines go in the near future.
Maybe we'll get back to movie theaters & comic book conventions sooner than we thought?
Podcast intro narration by @meredithnudo

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Paul Zaentz is a film producer who’s worked on some of the greatest films in movie history - including the multi-Oscar winners “The English Patient” and “Amadeus.”
Paul is here to discuss his latest project - “Coup 53” - https://coup53.com/ - a documentary about the CIA/MI6 coup in Iran in 1953.
Milton also interrogates Paul about “Amadeus” and breaks a little news about that masterpiece…
Podcast intro voice by Meredith Nudo (@meridethnudo)
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Comic writer and podcaster Samuel George London (@SamuelGLondon) is here to discuss his most recently published series, "The S Factor" - which you can get at Action Lab's store on Comixology.
We recorded this episode before Samuel's newest crowdfunding campaign launched - check it out: Band of Warriors now on Kickstarter.
We talk about "The S Factor," reality tv, contrasting UK and USA culture, apocalyptic scenarios, and much more.
Podcast intro by Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo).
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Frank Martin is a comic book writer based in New York and just launched a Kickstarter for his upcoming 2-part comic mini-series The Polar Paradox. Frank and Milton talk about this icy thriller, his creative process, the joys of living just outside of New York City, his many upcoming projects for 2021, and Frank gives Milton some tips on the horror genre.
You can find Frank on Twitter @frankthewriter.
Podcast intro by @meredithnudo
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Comic creator and musician Dave Chisholm (@chisholmdave) is here to talk about the release of his new graphic novel Chasin’ the Bird: Charlie Parker in California, and his ongoing collaboration with me on Thompson Heller: Detective Interstellar.Podcast introduction by Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo).
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Rick Quinn is here to discuss his new comic “Chameleons” - a post-apocalyptic story set in a desolate frozen tundra. Story and Art by Martyn Lorbiecki, Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Rick is also here with a special offer - a pack of comics called The Georgia Senate Bundle - details here. Lots of fantastic comics at a discount price, physical or digital format!Find Rick on Twitter at @richquizzle and on the web at aphexquinn.com.Introduction by Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo).

This episode features a reminder from Frank Gogol (@frankgogol) about his upcoming book, Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job.
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