SciComm Hotline
Reyhaneh Maktoufi and Stephanie Castillo
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S1E12 Being Strategic When Navigating Difficult Conversations
The deficit model of communication, strategic messaging, and “THE EVIL BIG APPLE INDUSTRY” are all things Steph and Rey talk about in this episode. Listen to them discuss examples of how…
S2E1 Is it A fact or MY fact?
The world is chaotic; there is grief and heartbreak. And in the midst of it all, we’re dealing with misinformation and conflicting perceptions. Listen to Steph and Rey trying to make sense of the…
S1E10 Rey & Steph are getting vulnerable...again.
Another episode of Rey and Steph oversharing. You’re welcome. Listen to the two catch up after a mini-hiatus, chatting about all things from TMI health updates and science communication of taboo…
S1E10 Rey & Steph are Getting Vulnerable...Again.
Another episode of Rey and Steph oversharing. You’re welcome. Listen to the two catch up after a mini-hiatus, chatting about all things from TMI health updates and science communication of taboo…
S1E9 What Does it Mean to be Authentic?
In this conversation, Reyhaneh and Stephanie discuss the importance of authenticity and self-awareness for personal and branded science content. We emphasize the need to recognize and embrace one's…
S1E8 Two Bros Talking About AI
AI: Rey and Steph are a bit embarrassed to admit they use it, but they do. Listen to them talking about all the ways AI comes in handy in media production, research, and job search. They also talk…
S1E7 Is it the humor or the reaction to humor?
Steph and Rey go down a rabbit hole of their comedy grievances. With lots of examples from social media, they dissect what it is that annoys and worries them about how we consume comedy, while also…
S1E7 Building Trust: How much transparency is too much transparency?
How much does your audience know about you? How much should they know about you? In this episode, Rey and Steph discuss a listener’s experience of discovering a science influencer’s PR strategy and…
S1E6 Building Friendships & Communities
Who are we, truly, without our friends and communities? This week, Steph and Rey share some stories from the heart: Rey reflects on her trip to Hiroshima and the forming of an unlikely friendship.…
S1E5 Vulnerability + 3 Principles of Storytelling for SciComm
Yes, another episode of Rey and Steph nag about job-search miseries, but hey, that’s just life. However, they also delve into a discussion of vulnerability, its benefits and pitfalls, and conclude…
S1E4 Grief, SciComm, and Existing in the Digital Abyss
Your SciComm friends, Steph and Rey, are tired. They are grieving the status quo, but they are also trying to find their place in the world of SciComm. Listen as they discuss their sadness, as well…
S1E3 Plagiarism and Intellectual Humility
Has anyone ever copied your SciComm content without crediting you? Has anyone ever been inspired by your content and created something new, and given you credit for it? In this episode, Rey and Steph…
S1E2 Competent or Incompetent?
In this episode, hosts Stephanie Castillo and Reyhaneh Maktoufi explore the complexities of competence in science communication. They delve into the importance of credibility and trust in the…
S1E1 Welcome to SciComm Hotline!
In their first episode, Rey and Steph talk about being a hater, but in a productive way! Listen to their hot takes, their vision for this podcast, and requests for their audience. If you’re curious…
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SciComm Hotline has published 13 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.
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