Best Hirschfield Podcasts (2026)

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Navigating the New Era of MASLD with Dr. Mazen Noureddin 31:18

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Join us as we dive deep into Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) with a true titan in the field: Dr. Mazen Noureddin. Dr. Noureddin joins us from the Houston Research Institute and Houston Methodist Hospital to break down the complexities of MASLD diagnosis and the modern care pathways that are redefining hepatology. We…

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Tips for TIPS with David Kaplan and Brett Fortune 25:54

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Join us for a unique recording from the live podcast at AASLD 2025! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kaplan (University of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Fortune (Miami Transplant Institute) to break down a challenging case. Hear how these leaders in portal hypertension think through diagnosis, management, and the nuances of portal hypertension. Hosts:…

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re: Pilot 58:12

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Hi all. It's been a while. I've missed you. The show is new. Things are different. There's a co-host now (s/o Roxy, she's great). There won't be guests until there are again. We'll be discussing City of Night by John Rechy next week, alongside, likely, at least: Esther Newton's Mother Camp, Jules Gill-Peterson's A Short History of Transmisogyny.…

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Wading Through the ACLF MILU with Christina Lindenmeyer 30:48

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Join us for an in-depth discussion on Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) with Dr. Christina Lindenmeyer, board-certified transplant hepatologist at the Cleveland Clinic and founder of their groundbreaking Medical Intensive Liver Unit (MILU). Dr. Lindenmeyer, who serves as Vice Chair of the AASLD ACLF Special Interest Group, breaks down the essen…

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#11: A/Prof Elliot Tapper - Liver legends, lies and lactulose 56:57

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Today we had the privilege of talking to a true superstar in the world of Hepatology. Elliot B. Tapper MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Michigan. He is Academic Chief of Hepatology. His primary goal is to empower patients to enjoy a high quality of life. He is an expert in the mana…

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#10: A/Prof Gianluca Ianiro and Dr Benjamin Mullish - The gut microbiome in health and disease 1:03:20

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Today we’re talking bugs, bowels, and breakthroughs with A/Prof Gianluca Ianiro and Dr. Ben Mullish, two microbiome maestros who make poo science strangely fascinating. A/Prof Gianluca Ianiro is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome and a Consultant at the Gastroenterology Unit of the Fondazi…

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TooTallToby and The Gamification of 3D CAD– Too Tall Toby– ep 157 30:55

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TooTallToby and The Gamification of 3D CAD– Too Tall Toby– ep 157 TooTallToby started a company that specializes in gamifying 3D CAD Modeling. We’ve built a website that allows users to practice their 3D CAD speedmodeling skills. They are CAD agnostic, which means users can practice with any CAD system. Along with providing practice material, we al…

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The Latest in PBC with Gideon Hirschfield 34:38

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On this episode of Liver Talks, Gideon Hirschfield, the Lily and Terry Horner Chair in Autoimmune Liver Disease Research and Professor at the University of Toronto, comes on to talk about the latest advances in primary biliary cholangitis. Also, we bid Patrick Lee adieu and set the stage for new fellow leads! Hosts: Patrick Lee Adam Winters Alex Vo…

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#09: A/Professor Emma Halmos & Dr CK Yao - Food is Medicine.. or is it? 56:18

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Today we welcome two world-leading dietitians to talk all things diet in IBD and IBS.... A/Prof Emma Halmos is a senior research dietitian at Monash University and the Alfred Hospital. Her scientific achievements have had a major impact in clinical practice nationally and internationally. The most notable was the pivotal feeding study that demonstr…

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#08: Professor Gideon Hirschfield - The Art and Science of PSC and Autoimmune Hepatitis 1:06:21

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Summary Dr Gideon Hirschfield is a leading expert in autoimmune liver diseases, including PSC, PBC, and autoimmune hepatitis. He’s helped shape how these conditions are understood and managed around the world, combining cutting-edge research with a real passion for patient care. Today he discusses his work with autoimmune liver diseases, particular…

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#07: Dr Simon Gabe - Rebuilding the gut: Intestinal rehabilitation 1:03:27

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This is a really special episode with an incredible doctor (Jon says "the best clinician I have ever met"). Today we welcome Dr Simon Gabe, an internationally renowned expert in intestinal rehabilitation. Dr Simon Gabe is a consultant in gastroenterology & intestinal rehabilitation at St Mark’s Hospital and chair of the NHS National Reference Centr…

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AI - Driven Workflow – David Hirschfield - ep 156 1:03:28

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This week we have guest David Hirschfield, a veteran software developer and AI expert, to discuss his career and insights on technology evolution. David shares his journey from studying physics to excelling in sales and eventually founding a successful software company, which he sold in 2000. He explains the rise and fall of IEF, a tool for enterpr…

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#06: ECCO Takeaways with Dr Beatriz Gros 1:04:03

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Jon and James welcome Dr Beatriz Gros, a leading expert in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They discuss key findings from the recent European Crohn's and Colitis Conference in 2025. Dr. Beatriz Gros (X: @bealoquebea Instagram: @dr.beatrizgros) is a consultant gastroenterologist based in Córdoba, Spain, specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (…

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Open Marketplace Manufacturing – Mitchell Eaton – ep 155 22:02

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Mitchell Eaton is the Director of Product at Prototek. Prototek bought out his original company, which was an open marketplace manufacturing platform. We discussed his history of starting his company, the buyout and how Prototek operates. Then we discussed how AI is involved in all of this. Number one tip: Don’t be afraid to try something new. Cont…

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Improve Your Marketing– Emma Schermer Tamir – ep 154 47:08

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Emma Schermer Tamir is the CEO and co-founder of Marketing by Emma, a top-rated e-commerce and Amazon copywriting firm that has worked with many of the top 100 Amazon best-sellers and DTC brands We discussed the importance of copywriting, content marketing, and keyword research. Number one tip: Find what makes you different and find that group that…

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#05: A/Professor Jason Tye-Din - Coeliac Disease unpacked: Diagnosis, treatment and emerging approaches 57:33

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We very excited about the episode today! We are joined by A/Professor Jason Tye-Din - a leading expert in coeliac disease and immune-mediated gut disorders. He is Coeliac labratory head at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, a Mathison Centenary Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and consultant Gastroenterologist at the Roy…

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Making CoBranded Credit Cards– Wael ElSahhar – ep 153 39:06

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Wael is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Imprint, a fast-growing FinTech company that partners with leading brands to launch co-branded credit cards. If you ever wondered about the details on credit cards and why companies like Walmart and Amazon create their own card, then you need to listen to this podcast. Number one tip: Act like an …

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#04: Professor Alex Ford - Navigating disorders of gut-brain interaction and IBS 1:10:31

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Professor Alex Ford is a renowned researcher in Gastroenterology, specializing in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs). Based at the University of Leeds, he has authored numerous high-impact studies on conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia. With a focus on evidence-based treatments and advancing our understan…

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#03: Our best of 2024 in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 43:23

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Every podcast is incomplete without a 'best of' episode from the previous year. In this episode Jon and James talk about their big learnings / seminal papers / themes of 2024 in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. We wish we could have included more! As always, please leave questions/comments either below or on our X (@2guystalkingit).…

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Civil Engineer to Entrepreneur – Greg Wilson – Ep 152 39:14

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Greg is a Civil Engineer based in Canada. Following in his family's footsteps of entrepreneurship, heventured away from a traditional engineering careerto working in a hybrid capacity as both anengineer and entrepreneur. He has found his footing by living with a foot in each world! Now he owns a coffee business and does civil engineering consulting…

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Track How your Customers Buy or Don’t Buy – Leo Jiang – ep 151 23:52

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Leo Jiang is a staff engineer with Amplitude. Amplitude is a digital analytics product that allows you to see how your customers drop off on your website. Number one tip: For people who want to get into software engineering, go make your own website and use amplitude to see how users are using your website. Contact info: www.amplitude.com https://w…

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#02: Immune checkpoint colitis and hepatitis 41:55

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Episode #02: Checkpoint conversations In the first full episode, we tackle the rising challenge of managing colitis and hepatitis triggered by immune checkpoint inhibitors. From recognizing these entities to exploring (non) evidence-based management strategies. Join us for a conversation packed with insights, or if you just want to hear Jon try and…

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#01: Introduction 3:40

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Hello world.. Welcome to Two guys talking **it - a podcast designed for gastroenterologists and hepatologists or anyone interested in the field. Each week, join Jon and James as we bring you expert discussions, the latest research, and practical clinical insights amongst a lot of talking **it.. In this episode we briefly introduce the podcast. Bear…

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How to be a Global Engineer – Clint Steele – ep 150 27:56

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Clint is a mechanical engineer and recently wrote a book called “The Global Engineer: How to Use the Essence of Engineering to be an Engineer of International Ability” Our conversation was about how to work effectively with engineers from different countries. For example, Australian automotive engineers tend to work on a shoe string budget. Number …

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Portal Hypertension with Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao 33:01

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Enjoy a fantastic talk with the master of portal hypertension, Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao. Perfect for listening whilst in transit to or from San Diego for AASLD! We are looking for interested trainees to take the reins of fellow lead for Liver Talks next academic year (2025-2026). Feel free to e-mail [email protected] if you are interested i…

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The Consequences of Fetishizing Gay Men 1:55:01

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Jolene is joined by James Frankie Thomas to discuss his life, his transition, and his novel, Idlewild. Topics include: bookstores, the quality of desire both on and off T, divorce, the Animorphs, and, of course, the fetishization of gay men. The intro and outro music is by Lynn July. You can listen to more of her music at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinytach…

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When A Guy Writes 3: Fun Home, by Alison Bechdel 1:26:40

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The third episode of the reading series! Unfortunately, this reading series is going on hiatus so Jolene can work on some other projects. There was still another recorded before she decided to do that, though, so there'll be one more upload of a reading group discussion in the coming weeks. Also, stay tuned to the feed for a Classic WAGHARFG episod…

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So, which humour would that be? 1:23:09

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Jolene is joined by François·e Charmaille for a jaunt through the history of European sciences and sexes, for a discussion that begins with Hildegard of Bingen's analysis of humouric imbalances, and ends with François·e's proposal for a new understanding of the medieval concept of sodomy. Check out more of François·e's academic work here: https://w…

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Recycling Nasty Stuff Efficiently – John Appel – ep 149 24:49

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Jonathan is a Biologist by Education and a process and mechanical engineer by training and is a second generation inventor of a revolutionary waste to energy process that can convert all carbon-based waste, simultaneously in a wet and mixed stream into clean burning, carbon-neutral fuels, biochar, and organic fertilizers with no waste streams or by…

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Engineer to Financial Planner – Ryan Sullivan– ep 148 24:17

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Engineer to Financial Planner – Ryan Sullivan– ep 148 Starting his career as a mechanical engineer, Ryan built an engineering department from the ground up. In just five years, he built the department into a formidable team of 11 professionals, generating an annual revenue exceeding $1 million. This journey uncovered Ryan's true passion for finance…

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When A Guy Writes: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas 1:45:19

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The second episode of the reading group, When A Guy Writes, on Gertrude Stein's The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas. August 4th, 1 PM CST: Kate Bornstein's A Queer and Pleasant Danger: https://discord.gg/D4JDKzpTPh?event=1254870250487545988 The intro and outro music is by Lynn July. You can listen to more of her music at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinytach…

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We Love Lucey 47:57

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Big time guest alert! Dr. Michael Lucey joins us to talk about all things ALD - including early LT and whether or not he uses steroids or steroids + NAC for severe AH. Which is it? You'll have to listen! Hosts: Patrick Lee Adam Winters @adam_c_winters Alex Vogel @AlexSVogel Guests: Michael Lucey Robert Wilechansky @WilechanskyMD Edited by: Taylor G…

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Femboys in the Factory: Trans Labour Beyond Abjection? 1:34:08

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This week, Jolene is joined by Alexis to talk about her essay in the Trans Marxism special issue of TSQ, as well as: Remy Boydell and Michelle Perez's The Pervert, Jolene's opinions on Car Seat Headrest, just what happens at furry conventions, the erotics of Finnster, and the worst cover on an academic anthology ever. Read Alexis' essay here: https…

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Investing with Real Estate Syndicates – Dr Allen Lomax – Ep 147 26:52

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Investing with Real Estate Syndicates – Dr. Allen Lomax– ep 147 Dr. Allen, a seasoned leader with a Ph.D. in Organizational Systems Psychology. He has over three decades of experience. He underwent a transformative shift after years of working with horses and realizing the power of quiet mindfulness for personal and organizational growth. With expe…

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When A Guy Writes A Really Fucked Gender #1: Herculine Barbin 1:24:26

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Jolene hosts a reading group for Herculine Barbin's memoir! S/o to Rhea, Harper, and Logan for joining, discussion was lovely. You can join us for the next meeting on June 23rd, at 1PM CST for a discussion of the Autobiography of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein, or for the meeting after that, a discussion of Fun Home by Alison Bechdel, on July 7th…

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Born Again Man 1:07:51

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Jolene is joined by Judas for a conversation about the there and back again and back again that is transition, detransition, and retransition. It's also kinda sorta like transgender Fun Home but with indie rock instead of modernist literature. Check out Judas' writing here: https://nicejewishboy.neocities.org/ The intro and outro music is by Lynn J…

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All Things Liver with Norah Terrault 43:27

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After a respite, Liver Talks is back with a very special guest. We talk to Norah Terrault, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Keck Medical Center of USC, about her career, the MASLD nomenclature change, and her work with AASLD. Then, Rob Wilechansky is back to walk us through the latest and greatest published in Hepatology. Hosts: Patrick …

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We were wearing tails before it was cool 1:11:43

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Jolene is joined by Kay for a story of there and back again: detransition. Tune in for a story of wolfaboos, drag queen babysitters, colonialism, and more! Also, at the end we get excited about the upcoming WAGHARFG reading group! Join here: https://discord.gg/tDkukGxgS3?event=1229990512560443423 The intro and outro music is by Lynn July. You can l…

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Fucked Genders of the Past: the Byzantine Empire 1:10:37

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This episode was a patreon only episode, but I decided to throw it up on the main feed by way of apology for falling behind on putting out episodes. Don't worry patreons, there's another one for you coming in just another day or two (or three, apologies). Jolene is joined by repeat guest Ilya to discuss his essay, out a few weeks ago in Gender and …

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How to be a Great Leader – Darby Vannier – Ep 146 36:10

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How to be a Great Leader – Darby Vannier – Ep 146 Darby Vannier has over 20 years of experience as a seasoned leader adept at building and growing organizations. As a president & CEO of an indispensable leadership group, he excels as an executive coach, consultant, and speaker. Number one tip: As you start to lead people, don't underestimate the im…

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Gender is for special occasions ONLY 1:17:52

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Join the WAGHARFG Reading Group Discord: https://discord.gg/TTESqMNENt I'm sorry about the dog sounds in the background of my beginning spiel; I didn't think you'd be able to hear it through the mic. Jolene is joined this week by Lev, a different Lev than ever before, to talk through hir life, bouncing around the digital landscape of niche feminism…

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Engineering Leadership Coach – Francis Lacoste – Ep 145 15:43

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Francis is an Engineering Leadership Coach who helps CTOs and VPs of Engineering at scaling tech startups nurture amazing work cultures and high-performance teams that build products and services that delight their customers. Number one tip: If you are a staff engineer or have technical position: remember whenever are acting with someone they are a…

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Dwellwell Analytics – Dan Simpkins – Ep 144 38:39

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Dan Simpkins is the Chief Executive Officer and one of the two founding partners of Dwellwell Analytics, Inc. The company has developed an IoT SaaS product that helps protect residential real estate assets by identifying maintenance issues before they become costly and disruptive Dan’s company Hillcrest created the original 3D mouse for smart TV’s.…

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Woundfucking 1:12:36

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Does what it says on the tin. Jolene is joined by Vanya this week to discuss woundfucking. It is exactly what it sounds like. Also some discussions of sex work, brain tumors, Ehlers-Dahnlos, the endorphin system, and more. Also: Jolene was on another podcast last week. I talk about it at the start, but here's a link to the episode: https://open.spo…

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Omegaverse! 1:12:12

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This week, Jolene is joined by Jay (@trans_catboy on twitter) to discuss the omegaverse. Tune in to find out what the hell is secondary sex, and how it was birthed from the inflamed libidos of sci-fi fans who got a hold of some bad wolf science, and how it fits into Jay's life and transition. The intro and outro music is by Lynn July. You can liste…

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Innovative Insoles and Shoe Inserts – Tom Smoot, Jr. – Ep 143 24:26

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Innovative Insoles and Shoe Inserts – Tom Smoot, Jr. – Ep 143 Tom founded Lift and Shift Foundation and most recently Project Biotech that aim to improve the lives of others. He's also a graduate student and a former army veteran with a personal story of resilience. The Lift and Shift foundation is a non-profit who help veterans shift from military…

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Stream WORMMOTHER on Spotify 1:12:12

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FIRST EPISODE OF 2024!!! Jolene is joined by Lua to talk mostly about noise music, transition and blackness, and eventually, raceplay. Also featured: gossip, some censorship (sorry), and sissies. Check out Lua's music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlxYb3JaACE https://open.spotify.com/artist/60KplDAZ1mE9UINmtP6r3d?si=g4ScSPkjSYep-r44qpERJQ The in…

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KittyCAD (Developing Tools for Hardware Design) – Jessie Frazelle – Ep 142 44:06

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Jessie is the co-founder and CEO of KittyCAD. KittyCAD is a new CAD software that will have both your normal graphical interface but also the ability to code directly. This solves a common problem in CAD of both slow workflow and having to fix failed features, like fillets. I have been there many times! Make sure to check out this episode. I can wa…

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Guiltily listening to jordaan mason and the horse museum in a radfem way 1:51:44

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EDIT: There are a couple places in here where my guest says something and then says he'd prefer it omitted from the recording. We talked more off-mic, and Jamie ultimately decided he was fine with putting out what all is in here. Jolene is joined by Jamie for a discussion that ranges across: cis4pay sex work, agender lesbianism to transfaggotry, ra…

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Bonus Episode: Neuroendocrinology 1:14:27

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Jolene is joined by Professor Megan Massa of Emory University to talk about neuroendocrinology! We talk about hormones, their affects on behavior, scientific narratives around this, how those narratives interact with popular narratives, and more! This is a really jam packed episode and one I'm really proud of. Enjoy! The paper Megan co-authored wit…