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206 – Dr Darryl Carlton – Two PhDs That Explain Why IT Projects Fial

Sep 14, 2025

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Darryl Carlton about the following: – Darryl’s background – What defines an IT project failure? – Examples of worldwide technology project failures –…

205 – Dr Darryl Carlton – On the Cusp of a Revolution : How do we prepare for AI?

Mar 15, 2025

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Darryl Carlton about the evolution of Artificial Intelligence and what it means to us. I speak to him about the following topics: What is AI? (Generative…

BM204 – The Science of Sleep

Aug 06, 2023

In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast. I speak to them about the…

BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research

Jun 04, 2023

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are the components of a carbon footprint in science, particularly in astrophysics research? – How was the lab’s carbon…

BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays

May 30, 2023

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are gamma rays? – How do we detect gamma rays? – The process of finding where the measurements of radioactive…

BM201 – Ayush Pandhi – Polarisation and Magnetism in Space

Oct 03, 2022

In this episode, I speak to PhD student, Ayush Pandhi on his research into how polarised light is affected by magnetism in space. Ayush’s paper referenced in this episode can be found here: …

BM200 – Jamali Kigotho – Rooftop Wind Turbines

Aug 22, 2021

In this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines for residential areas, how it would work and the possibilities around…

199 – Luke Steller – Does Venus have conditions for life?

Mar 15, 2021

In this episode, PhD student Luke Steller returns to talk to us about Venus and the asteroid Bennu. We discuss: * What does the discovery of Phosphene on Venus mean? * What creates Phosphene? *…

198 – Luke Steller – What are the ingredients of life?

Dec 30, 2020

In this episode, I talk to Luke Steller, who is a PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales. I spoke to Luke about: – Luke’s background – How he…

197 – Dr Onisha Patel – Structural Biology & Superstars of STEM

Oct 25, 2020

In this episode, I talk to Dr Onisha Patel, who is a structural biologist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, Australia I speak to her about: – How she got…

196 – Monash Solar Decathlon Team

Sep 27, 2020

In this episode, I talk to Bec Lin, Shiyen Perera and Cyndy Li from Monash University who are all part of the Monash Solar Decathlon Team, and took part in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon…

195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia

Sep 05, 2020

In this episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the research work she is undertaking as part of a larger team in studying chlamydia Download MP3 of Ep 195 Become a Patreon

194 – David Lee – Coding Skills at School

Jul 19, 2020

In today’s episode I talk to Davie Lee, a technology professional who has started up a programme to work with schools to help teach coding skills. The things we talk about include: David’s…

193 – Troy Love – Humour in Lockdown

May 17, 2020

In today’s episode I talk to Troy Love, from Great Talk and Humour Australia about the importance of humour and happiness The things we talk about include: How Troy got into his current line of…

192 – Dr Karen Lewis – Discovering Moons Around Extra Solar Planets

Mar 19, 2020

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Karen Lewis about her research into looking for moons around extra solar planets. Download MP3 of Ep 192

191 – Jamali Kigotho – Sustainability in Kenya

Jan 10, 2020

In today’s episode, I speak to award winning Science & Engineering Monash University student, Jamali Kigotho on his keen interest in sustainability in Africa, along with a few other things! We…

190 – Nick Robinson – The Wild Top End

Sep 15, 2019

In today’s episode, I speak to Nick Robinson about his new IMAX documentary, “The Wild Top End 3D” We discuss: – How he got into documentary making – The process of making a documentary and an IMAX…

189 – Dyani Lewis – Journey to Becoming a Science Journalist

Sep 10, 2019

In today’s episode I speak to Dyani Lewis about her path from a science researcher to the path of a science journalist. Download MP3 of Ep 189

188 – Michael Dalton-Smith – Volcanoes 3D

Apr 01, 2019

In today’s episode I speak to Michael Dalton-Smith, who is a Canadian adventurer with over ten years of experience filming in some of the most remote and challenging places in the world. He spoke to…

187 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Plant Genetics

Mar 31, 2019

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the topic of plant genetics. Download MP3 of Ep 187

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