Phoenix Educational Programming

Matt Storrs sits down with scientist turned stand-up comic Ben Miller (IG @thisisbenmiller) to discuss scanning electron microscopes. In a greatly personal journey Matt details the scientific black market, the ethics of lab animals, and the movie What the *Bleep* Do We Know. Ben patiently listens and then details the ins and outs of a fascinating scientific tool.  See Ben's show (Stand-Up Science) at Grove 34 on November 19, 2022! https://www.grove34.com/event-details/stand-up-science Learn more: https://www.nanoscience.com/techniques/scanning-electron-microscopy/  https://serc.carleton.edu/research_education/geochemsheets/techniques/SEM.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scanning_electron_microscope  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/243652622_The_fiftieth_anniversary_of_the_first_applications_of_the_scanning_electron_microscope_in_materials_research --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs sits down and explains rodeos to James Mac a comedian and former bull rider/team roper. Did you know the origins of this wonderful sport? Matt seems to think it has a basis in dressage. James sets him straight, but we're left with lingering questions about the source of clothing on Rodeo Drive. There's danger, there's competition, and there are more than a few inaccuracies.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-mac-stand-up-comedy-special-taping-tickets-434508936927?fbclid=IwAR19WsRdR8rkUZ3eN-Hd-bqpRoyQ_0cQVtF-NgGe_-gEj3RlAUtY0-0GlI0  Find James Mac online at @jamesmaccomedy  Learn more about rodeo here: https://prorodeo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt speaks with reluctant podcasting expert Tristan Miller (@tristanjmiller) and they do a podcast about podcasts. We discuss the link between NPR pledge drives and new podcasts as well as male discomfort with friendship. It's far too inside baseball for a second episode, and it's an absolute delight to listen to Tristan try and listen to Matt get podcasting 85% right. Just wait till you see your favorite podcast merch as prolific as football jerseys.  Surely we got something wrong and I can't wait for you to tell me what it was.  See Tristan at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago on November 10!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manic-impressive-tickets-431270029267 Learn more: Hell https://www.tristanjmiller.com/focus-testing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt speaks with a Satanist and gets a shocking amount right. Satanic panic and Highlight Magazine linked? Possibly. Seitan, a covert Satanist food item? It could be. Is "Covert Food Item" a decent band name? We think so. Dresden Visage, who does not represent the Satanic Temple in any way, sets Matt straight and we learn that Satanists can be Protestant too.  Learn more:  Speak of the Devil: How The Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk about Religion Compassionate Satanism: An Introduction to Modern Satanic Practice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

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