Best Isotopes Podcasts (2026)

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165 - Research Opportunities and Updates from the PCC - Rusty Smith 29:56

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Rusty Smith is Head of Research Programs at the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC). In this episode he discusses his career, his current role at the PCC, and PCC funding opportunities, including upcoming deadlines for the next cycle of PCC Research Grants and Fellowships. We also cover the PCC's research priorities, anti-doping collaborations …

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Myriam Cherif, Founder of Kalyx Medical, on The Future of MSLs, Adapting to AI, and Why Curiosity Keeps You Moving Forward 33:52

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In this episode, I talked with Myriam Cherif, former Regional Medical Lead for Oncology & Emerging Markets at GSK and founder of Kalyx Medical—a consultancy focused on Medical Affairs strategy, mentoring, and AI training. I invited Myriam to join me here because she posts some of the most insightful and practical content about what life is really l…

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First to Fusion™️ Podcast Season 3, Episode 2 1:02:08

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 2 with Jason MacCoy (Numbered Notes) and McKane Lee (CEO of Quantum Kinetics) speak about the quantum world and how these attributes are similar to a video game engine. QKC has discovered, for the first time-ever, Safe Nuclear™ more commonly known as Cold Nuclear Fusion. By using Mother Nature's energy p…

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2025: A Year in Review 24:42

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Before we pop the champagne and count down to 2026, let’s take one last look back at 2025 through our favorite moments in nuclear medicine. Join host Ken Herrmann and his group of “JNM All-Stars:” Tom A. Hope, MD, Irene Buvat, PhD, and Jason S. Lewis, PhD, as they reminisce on their favorite parts of 2025. Tune in before the ball drops!…

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Master the Equilibrium Constant Kc 14:39

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The video version can be seen here https://youtu.be/U2w2KIL2hB8 In this episode: What is the equilibrium constant What is the equilibrium constant used for What are the units of Kc How to write the equilibrium constant expression The effect of changing the temperature The effect of changing the concentration The effect of changing the pressure The …

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Quantum Kinetics Bounce™️ Official Music Track 2:15

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Send us a text Enjoy Quantum Kinetics Corporation's official music track! The Universal phenomenon called, "The Quantum Kinetic Bounce™" has been triggered with the ARC REACTOR™. The Universe is a torus infinity knot held within one single Planck's Constant moment. There is NO Big Bang, just a Quantum Bounce. Take a dive down the quantum rabbit hol…

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‘The Monopolar Expedition’ with David Saltzberg 36:35

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Science consultant David Saltzberg joins host Jessica Radloff to break down the final episode of Season 2. The guys prepare to head to the North Pole in this finale, and David shares how much his own work trips helped influence the storyline for this episode. Plus, we hear the term “Bazinga” for the very first time. You can watch all episodes of “T…

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First to Fusion™️ Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 1:04:10

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 3! In this first episode, CEO McKane Lee and President/COO Randal Bird sip strawberritas and present “The Mind and The Heart”, as we go through key events that have defined the path in forming Quantum Kinetics Corporation. In an interview format, Randal poses questions to McKane in great detail that give informative…

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Beyond PSMA: Expanding the Theranostic Horizon 28:30

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PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals have brought theranostics into the clinical spotlight—but what comes next? In this episode, host Dr. Mike Nickels is joined by Dr. Anna Wu (City of Hope) for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of theranostics beyond PSMA. Together, they explore what makes a strong theranostic target, how evolving tumor biolog…

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SPARC: Overarching Framework for PSMA PET Reporting 21:46

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Data tells us that nuclear medicine has made extraordinary strides in curing prostate cancer, especially with the use of PSMA PET. But how are we reporting on PSMA, and how can this data be standardized globally? SPARC could be the answer! SPARC stands for "Standardized PSMA Reporting Criteria," and it's been initiated because of the widespread use…

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164 - Investigating Remote Sampling, Sample Retention and Re-Analysis, and Athlete Experiences in Anti-Doping - Daniel Westmattelmann, PhD 42:53

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Dr. Daniel Westmattelmann is Professor in Business Administration at the Private University of Economics and Technology (PHWT) in Vechta, Germany, as well as an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Münster. In this episode, he discussed his former career as a professional cyclist, his path to becoming a researcher, and some of his recent rese…

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What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium 17:01

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In this episode: What is a reversible reaction? How to spot a reversible reaction Use the correct arrow! What is equilibrium? What is necessary to achieve equilibrium? Disturbing an equilibrium, and La Chatelier's Principle What happens to an equilibrium when you add a catalyst? Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Ch…

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‘The Classified Materials Turbulence’ with Kevin Sussman 38:52

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Back to help break down the episode where Stuart goes on his second date with Penny is Kevin Sussman, who plays the hilarious Stuart Bloom. Kevin shares why he wished he had known back then that Chuck Lorre liked him. He also recalls what it felt like on tape night the moment they let the studio audience come in. Plus, Kevin reveals how he really f…

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‘The Vegas Renormalization’ with Jodi Lyn O’Keefe 38:43

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Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, who was originally cast as the female lead in the pilot episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” shares what it was like coming back as a guest star in Season 2. Jodi recalls being replaced after the show’s first table read and receiving the news as she was heading to meet the cast for dinner. Jodi also discusses what it was like guest s…

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Ep 38 - The Fix (Nixon was RIGHT) 1:17:35

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Sean and Angela dive into the provocative 1998 book The Fix. Shifting the budget to focus heavily on treatment over law enforcement dramatically reduced the heroin crisis and crime rates. Why did this successful, evidence-based strategy disappear, leading to our current exponential crisis? Find The Fix here: https://www.powells.com/book/fix-9780520…

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163 - 40 Years of Advancing Anti-Doping at the Catalonia Anti-Doping Laboratory - Rosa Ventura Alemany, PhD 37:42

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The Catalonian Anti-Doping Laboratory was established in 1985, and this year marks their 40th anniversary of operations. Dr. Rosa Ventura Alemany is Director of the laboratory, which is within the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) in Barcelona, Spain. In this episode, she discusses how the laboratory and the field of anti-doping ha…

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What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids 10:50

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In this episode: Definition of an acid Why acids and hydrogen ions are so reactive What pH means and how to calculate it Strong acids, weak acids and concentration Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? Y…

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‘The Hofstadter Isotope’ with Kevin Sussman 36:23

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Talking about his very first time appearing on “The Big Bang Theory” is Kevin Sussman, who plays the one and only Stuart Bloom. Kevin reveals the one item he wishes he had taken from the set when the show wrapped. He also shares that he originally auditioned for the role of Leonard. Plus, Kevin reveals that the role of Wolowitz was written for him!…

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First to Fusion™️ Podcast Season 2, Episode 8 50:19

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Send us a text Quantum Kinetics Corporation CEO McKane Lee shares an intriguing story with Randal Bird, President and COO, about Russell Bobbit, the creator of the Arc Reactor™️ featured in the Marvel Iron Man movies. Listeners will learn about the serendipitous meeting between McKane and Russell, including the connection of a friend of McKane’s wh…

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‘The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition’ with Director Mark Cendrowski 38:02

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Director Mark Cendrowski is back, this time to discuss “The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition,” starting with how they came up with the episode’s title. Valerie Azlynn joined this episode as Alicia, and Mark discusses how he prepped the show’s guest stars and why it was so important they didn’t slow things down. Then, Mark reveals how he found out that Kal…

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PET-Guided Radiotherapy: Reflections? 23:06

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Being able to personalize a patient's treatment is one of the cornerstones of nuclear medicine, but how are we able to do that? PET-Guided radiotherapy is one answer. In addition to staging and defining a disease, PET imaging can also give providers important information about what's going on in the body while a patient is undergoing their treatmen…

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162 - Leveraging Molecular Isotopic Structure in Anti-Doping Analyses - John Eiler, PhD 56:13

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Dr. John Eiler is the Robert P. Sharp Professor of Geology and Geochemistry, as well as the Ted and Ginger Jenkins Leadership Chair of the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech. In this episode, John discusses his career, his research examining the molecular structure of isotopes, and how the approach that he and his collaborator…

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Master the Ideal Gas Equation in Chemistry 9:00

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In this episode: What is the ideal gas equation? How to use the ideal gas equation The biggest mistakes when using the ideal gas equation The units to use - pay special attention When to use the ideal gas equation Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] R…

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Global Access & Innovation, Part 1: A Conversation on Point-of-Care Technologies in Molecular Imaging 25:07

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Host Arvind Pathak, PhD (Johns Hopkins University) speaks with Rebecca Richards-Kortum, PhD (Rice University) about how point-of-care technologies are expanding access to early detection and diagnosis in low-resource settings. They discuss innovations in optical imaging, the role of machine learning, real-world lessons from cervical cancer screenin…

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Sven Van den Berghe, CEO of Pantera on Overpromises in Isotope Marketing, Why Culture is the Company, and Discussions in RLT Development 27:26

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In this episode, I talked with Sven Van den Berghe, CEO of Pantera, about his 25+ years in nuclear physics, from his early days at the Belgian Nuclear Research Center to stepping into the high-stakes world of radioisotope production. Sven speaks openly about the toughest move of his career: leaving the safety of a government research institute to r…

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‘The Work Song Nanocluster’ with Producer Lee Aronsohn 35:30

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Back to help break down the episode where Penny contemplates starting her own business, Penny Blossoms, is executive producer Lee Aronsohn. Jessica discusses the big miss in this episode that will forever drive showrunner Steve Molaro crazy. This easter egg will make you want to go back and re-watch! Plus, the way Penny Blossoms came back around to…

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First to Fusion™️ Podcast Season 2, Episode 7 1:00:11

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Send us a text Join Jason MacCoy from Numbered Notes and McKane Lee, CEO of Quantum Kinetics, for an engaging discussion on Nuclear Transmutation. Discover how Quantum Kinetics Corporation's technology is revolutionizing radioactive remediation, especially at Hanford, WA, known as one of the most toxic locations in North America. Explore the innova…

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Catello Somma, Partner at Seroba on Working in VC, Non-Linear Biotech Careers, and advice for those seeking VC careers 21:47

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In this episode, I talked with Catello Somma, Partner at Seroba, to learn about his nonlinear journey from academia and biopharma into venture capital—and the realities behind building funds, backing biotech founders, and surviving industry downturns. Catello shares the turning points that shaped his career: walking away from his PhD to get closer …

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‘The Terminator Decoupling’ with Production Designer John Shaffner 32:14

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Joining host Jessica Radloff to break down the first train episode of “The Big Bang Theory” is set decorator John Shaffner. John shares the challenges he faced when creating the train set for this episode. He also explains the problem that arose with the stairs on the set of “The Big Bang Theory” and how it led to a surprising connection to the set…

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Ep 35 - Patriotic Bread Lines w/ Malcom Kyeyune 1:30:59

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This week Angela and Sean are joined by comrade Malcom Kyeyune to discuss the triumph of mild social democracy with Twelver characteristics, the importance of packing the security services with loyalists, the peril of cutting food aid to the working poor, and more! --- To hear every episode of Rocinante, subscribe to the Patreon: https://patreon.co…

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161 - How Biotage Supports Scientists and Advances Anti-Doping in the North America - Esraa AboJasser and Dr. Lee Williams 31:34

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In the second episode of our two-episode mini-series featuring Biotage, Esraa AboJasser and Dr. Lee Williams share more detail about their work, particularly in the North America region. Biotage is a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery, drug development, and analytical testing. The company's prod…

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An Important Update 2:37

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A short but important update about how and when you can hear the podcast going forwards. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast communi…

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‘The Cushion Saturation’ with Set Decorator Ann Shea 29:15

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Set decorator Ann Shea joins host Jessica Radloff to help break down what came to be known as “the couch episode” of “The Big Bang Theory.” Ann reveals where the infamous couch came from and whether she knew what a big role it would play in the show. She also shares just how many couch cushions they had to create for this episode when Penny acciden…

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First to Fusion™️ Podcast Season 2, Episode 6 46:51

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Send us a text CPO Bryton Rodgers and CEO McKane Lee explore the essence of nuclear events, highlighting past limitations in managing secure nuclear energy systems. Quantum Kinetics Corporation stands out as the sole entity achieving perpetual cold nuclear fusion - transmutation. A new era unfolds with a burgeoning interest in this groundbreaking a…

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Ep 33 - Night of the Living Pod PREVIEW 7:45

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This week we take a slight detour to celebrate the Irish holiday of Halloween. We establish the Rocinante 'anti-being scared' doctrine, discuss food safety and naval power as seen in season one of The Terror, dutch on dutch violence in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, biosecurity totalitarianism in Masque of the Red Death, and more! --- To hear the res…

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How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole 17:01

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Get alerts for my calculations tutorials, and the link to the titration walkthrough. In this episode: Using the mole to calculate RFM of compounds, ions and elements Using the mole to calculate empirical formulae Using the mole to calculate % composition Using the mole to calculate the concentration of solutions Using the mole to calculate the volu…

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Kevin N. Heller, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Advisor to Funds and VCs, on Culture Shifts, Tough Lessons In Leadership, And The Reality Of Biotech Fundraising 29:36

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Kevin Heller, former biotech CMO and now advisor to VCs and funds, who’s built his career at the intersection of science, leadership, and investment. Kevin started out as a pediatric hematologist–oncologist before joining BMS, where he worked on one of the first checkpoint inhibitor programs. Since then, he’s held…

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‘The Maternal Capacitance’ with Christine Baranski, AKA Leonard’s Mother Beverly 37:06

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The one and only Christine Baranski discusses her first appearance as Leonard’s mom Beverly on “The Big Bang Theory.” She explains why she felt an intense obligation to deliver and why joining the show was like jumping onto a fast-moving train. Then, she reveals whether she ever broke while delivering her hilarious lines. Plus, why singing “Any Way…

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160 - Biotage's Role In Protecting Clean Sport in the EMEA Region - Monika Vezse and Dr. Lee Williams 33:07

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In this episode, Monika Vezse and Dr. Lee Williams joined us to talk about their work at Biotage, a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery, drug development, and analytical testing. The company's portfolio includes products and solutions that are critical for anti-doping laboratories and scientists …

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How My ADHD Helps Me to Help You Learn Chemistry 11:17

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If you want to discuss anything from this episode, you can contact me: Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.…

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‘The Financial Permeability’ with Audience Warm-Up Comedian Mark Sweet 44:08

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Mark Sweet warmed up audiences for “The Big Bang Theory” from day one, and the comedian tells host Jessica Radloff why the show was special from the very beginning. He shares the unforgettable marriage proposal that he helped facilitate before one show taping. Plus, he reveals which character most audience members chose to dress up as. Mark also re…

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Ep 32 - Perfidious Albion Occupation Government PREVIEW 11:16

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Angela and Sean discuss the central role of Great Britain in of the horrors of the past and the present through two books: Roger Casement's "The Crime Against Europe" https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14728 John Newsinger's "The Blood Never Dried: A People's History of the British Empire" https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=22826312867…

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How to Balance Equations, and Why It Is So Important 13:23

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Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. In this episode: What is a chemical equation What are equations for Why is balancing equations so important How to balance equations The Golden Rule The one thing yo…

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Carl Deutsch, CSO at NBE Therapeutics in Non-Linear Careers, Age Bias, and Building Great Teams 37:28

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Carl Deutsch, Chief Scientific Officer at NBE Therapeutics, where he shared about his path from chemistry into pharma and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Carl recalls how difficult it was to secure his first role when jobs were scarce, the pressure of multiple interview rounds, and how a non-linear career …

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‘The Friendship Algorithm’ with Barry Kripke’s John Ross Bowie 36:25

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Back to break down another episode is John Ross Bowie, who played Barry Kripke across 11 seasons of “The Big Bang Theory.” John discusses why he believes the show had such a strong female viewership and how the character of Penny became all of us. John also reveals who he was closest to out of the cast and which cast members he still talks to regul…

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First to Fusion™️ Podcast Season 2, Episode 5 1:11:13

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Send us a text In this episode, QKC CEO McKane Lee and special guest Jason MacCoy cover anatomical relation of the ear to the physics involved in quantum processes, including whales, human ear construct, and how the interaction of sound waves are similar to the events of transmutation in our Quantum Kinetic Well®️. Nature is described as intelligen…

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159 - The 13-Year Battle for Olympic Bronze and the Impacts of Doping on Clean Athletes - Shannon Rowbury 53:38

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Shannon Rowbury is an accomplished elite U.S. track athlete and three-time Olympian. She is an Olympic bronze medalist, two-time World bronze medalist, World Record Holder in the distance medley relay, former American record holder in the 1,500 meter, 2 mile, and 5,000 meter races, and she has been ranked among the top ten female track athletes in …

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Never Ignore a Mole - What is a Mole and Why it is so Important 7:12

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In this episode: What is a mole Why we need a mole Why we can't just use grams or amu How to use moles in chemistry calculations Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Record a voice note for me: chemistrymades…