Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
86%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Anthony J. Rojas, Ph.D., an MIT-trained chemist and educator, Unknown Variables goes beyond accomplishments to explore the experiences, decisions, and defining moments behind them. Each episode features candid conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators across disciplines — uncovering the unknown variables that drive discovery, creativity, and success. If you’re curious about how great minds think, fail, and ultimately persevere, this podcast is for you. 🎧 Listen for: Conversations with world-class experts and creators Honest stories of challenge and transformation Insights connecting science, innovation, and the human experience Subscribe and explore the unknown variables that shape our world.

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Recent Episodes

Trying for a Baby? Watch This Before Your Next Drink!

Jan 26, 2026 49m

Is there any safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy?In this episode of Unknown Variables, I sit down with Dr. Alexandra Perez, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Emory…

Become Financially Independent and Own Your Time with Andy Hill!

Jan 19, 2026 55m

What if the real goal of money isn’t wealth—but time?In this episode of Unknown Variables, I sit down with Andy Hill, creator of Marriage Kids and Money and author of Own Your Time, to talk about…

Why Do Drugs Cost So Much?!

Jan 12, 2026 53m

Most people assume the answer is simple: greed. But the real story is far more complicated — and far more surprising.In this episode, I sit down with Sam Kazer, PhD, a scientist who has worked across…

Rebuilding a Face, Restoring a Life

Jan 05, 2026 45m

Is the medical system broken? And what does plastic surgery really do?In this episode of the Unknown Variables Podcast, Dr. Anthony Rojas speaks with Dr. Kianna Jackson, MD, Chief Resident in Plastic…

What Working at the CDC Is Really Like (From the Inside)!

Dec 29, 2025 42m

What is it actually like to work at the CDC?In this episode of the Unknown Variables Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Erin Thomas — a sociologist at the CDC — to unpack the side of public health most…

How to Become a College Professor (According to REAL Professors)

Dec 22, 2025 1h 20m

How do you actually become a college professor — and who really makes it?In this episode of Unknown Variables, I talk with four professors who recently landed faculty positions across a range of…

MIT Engineer Turned Apple Insider Exposes What Americans Get Wrong About China

Dec 15, 2025 54m

What do Americans consistently misunderstand about China — its people, its politics, and how it quietly became the world’s manufacturing powerhouse?This week, I sit down with Joshua Woodward, a South…

This Viral Lawyer Is Democratizing the Law — One Conversation at a Time

Dec 08, 2025 1h 13m

This week on Unknown Variables, I sit down with Atlanta’s viral lawyer, Cody Randall — better known online as ATL Cody — whose mission is to democratize legal knowledge one sidewalk conversation at a…

Professor Dave Explains The Biggest Lies on the Internet!

Dec 01, 2025 50m

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dave Farina, better known as Professor Dave Explains, the science educator with over 4 million subscribers who has taught more chemistry students than any…

Why You Shouldn’t Blindly Trust Scientists — The System That Keeps Science Honest

Dec 01, 2025 1h 9m

Science is self-correcting — but that process can look messy from the outside. In this episode, Dr. Anthony Rojas sits down with Dr. Marshall Brennan, Editor-in-Chief of Device (Cell Press’s flagship…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Unknown Variables have?

Unknown Variables has published 10 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Education, Science.

Is Unknown Variables still active?

Unknown Variables is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.

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