This Week in Science

Skeptic Guy · 6th April 2007, 01:37 PM

There is a science-based podcast called This Week in Science that I listen to that I thought would be of interest to my fellow forumites.

It is produced out of KDVS at the University of California - Davis and covers some of the top science stories of the week. They also invite a guest (usually a scientist of some sort) on each week to talk about their recent book, article, or favorite science topic.

It is hosted by Kirsten Sanford and Justin Jackson. Kirsten is a graduate student and is about to get her PhD. Not sure of Justin's role outside of the show, but while he can get a little exuberant at times, provides a good counterpoint to Kirsten. They're pretty good (Kirsten has a sexy voice!

) and do a good job covering the science.

http://www.twis.org/

I think you will enjoy it.

kmortis · 8th April 2007, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Skeptic Guy

There is a science-based podcast called This Week in Science that I listen to that I thought would be of interest to my fellow forumites.

It is produced out of KDVS at the University of California - Davis and covers some of the top science stories of the week. They also invite a guest (usually a scientist of some sort) on each week to talk about their recent book, article, or favorite science topic.

It is hosted by Kirsten Sanford and Justin Jackson. Kirsten is a graduate student and is about to get her PhD. Not sure of Justin's role outside of the show, but while he can get a little exuberant at times, provides a good counterpoint to Kirsten. They're pretty good (Kirsten has a sexy voice!

) and do a good job covering the science.

http://www.twis.org/

I think you will enjoy it.

I'll second this recommendation. i've been listening to TWIS for...well, a while now (at least a year), and I've found it enjoyable and informative.

And, you're right...Kristen's voice.....mrrrrrow!

huw-l · 9th April 2007, 11:52 AM

and the podcast feed for people who don't use iTunes is where?

Skeptic Guy · 10th April 2007, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by huw-l

and the podcast feed for people who don't use iTunes is where?

I don't think it is available outside of iTunes now days. It used to be available from their web site but it was continually broken and I think they eventually outsourced it to someone for posting on iTunes.

ETA: They have episodes from 2000 - 2005 still on their site and you can subscribe to a version they email to you and can listen to without iTunes. But I am not sure you can put it on a MP3 player.

Skeptic Guy · 10th April 2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by kmortis

I'll second this recommendation. i've been listening to TWIS for...well, a while now (at least a year), and I've found it enjoyable and informative.

And, you're right...Kristen's voice.....mrrrrrow!

And she's cute too...

kmortis · 11th April 2007, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Skeptic Guy

And she's cute too...

Yes. She definately lives up to Hrab's Brains, Body, Both ideal.

Skeptic Guy · 23rd April 2007, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by kmortis

Yes. She definately lives up to Hrab's Brains, Body, Both ideal.

Like Jimmy Buffett says, "I'm lookin' for a smart woman in a real short skirt".

huw-l · 6th May 2007, 02:52 PM

After a bit of poking around the RSS feed can be found at:

http://feeds.twis.org/twis/science

if anyone appart from me cares.

6th April 2007, 01:37 PM	#1
Skeptic Guy Raccoon Death Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southeast of Disorder Posts: 6,996	This Week in Science There is a science-based podcast called This Week in Science that I listen to that I thought would be of interest to my fellow forumites. It is produced out of KDVS at the University of California - Davis and covers some of the top science stories of the week. They also invite a guest (usually a scientist of some sort) on each week to talk about their recent book, article, or favorite science topic. It is hosted by Kirsten Sanford and Justin Jackson. Kirsten is a graduate student and is about to get her PhD. Not sure of Justin's role outside of the show, but while he can get a little exuberant at times, provides a good counterpoint to Kirsten. They're pretty good (Kirsten has a sexy voice! ) and do a good job covering the science. http://www.twis.org/ I think you will enjoy it.
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8th April 2007, 09:51 AM	#2
kmortis Biomechanoid Director of IDIOCY (Region 13) Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Texas Posts: 24,534	Originally Posted by Skeptic Guy There is a science-based podcast called This Week in Science that I listen to that I thought would be of interest to my fellow forumites. It is produced out of KDVS at the University of California - Davis and covers some of the top science stories of the week. They also invite a guest (usually a scientist of some sort) on each week to talk about their recent book, article, or favorite science topic. It is hosted by Kirsten Sanford and Justin Jackson. Kirsten is a graduate student and is about to get her PhD. Not sure of Justin's role outside of the show, but while he can get a little exuberant at times, provides a good counterpoint to Kirsten. They're pretty good (Kirsten has a sexy voice! ) and do a good job covering the science. http://www.twis.org/ I think you will enjoy it. I'll second this recommendation. i've been listening to TWIS for...well, a while now (at least a year), and I've found it enjoyable and informative. And, you're right...Kristen's voice.....mrrrrrow!
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9th April 2007, 11:52 AM	#3
huw-l Scholar Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 68	and the podcast feed for people who don't use iTunes is where?
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10th April 2007, 12:27 PM	#4
Skeptic Guy Raccoon Death Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southeast of Disorder Posts: 6,996	Originally Posted by huw-l and the podcast feed for people who don't use iTunes is where? I don't think it is available outside of iTunes now days. It used to be available from their web site but it was continually broken and I think they eventually outsourced it to someone for posting on iTunes. ETA: They have episodes from 2000 - 2005 still on their site and you can subscribe to a version they email to you and can listen to without iTunes. But I am not sure you can put it on a MP3 player.
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10th April 2007, 12:36 PM	#5
Skeptic Guy Raccoon Death Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southeast of Disorder Posts: 6,996	Originally Posted by kmortis I'll second this recommendation. i've been listening to TWIS for...well, a while now (at least a year), and I've found it enjoyable and informative. And, you're right...Kristen's voice.....mrrrrrow! And she's cute too...
	__________________ "Our history is in part a battle to the death of inadequate myths" - Carl Sagan Even Mother Teresa^WP doubted.

11th April 2007, 05:54 PM	#6
kmortis Biomechanoid Director of IDIOCY (Region 13) Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Texas Posts: 24,534	Originally Posted by Skeptic Guy And she's cute too... Yes. She definately lives up to Hrab's Brains, Body, Both ideal.
	__________________ -Aberhaten did it - "Which gives us an answer to our question. What’s the worst thing that can happen in a pressure cooker?" Randall Monroe -Director of Independent Determining Inquisitor Of Crazy Yapping - Aberhaten's Apothegm™ - An Internet law that states that optimism is indistinguishable from sarcasm

23rd April 2007, 12:21 PM	#7
Skeptic Guy Raccoon Death Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southeast of Disorder Posts: 6,996	Originally Posted by kmortis Yes. She definately lives up to Hrab's Brains, Body, Both ideal. Like Jimmy Buffett says, "I'm lookin' for a smart woman in a real short skirt".
	__________________ "Our history is in part a battle to the death of inadequate myths" - Carl Sagan Even Mother Teresa^WP doubted.

6th May 2007, 02:52 PM	#8
huw-l Scholar Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 68	After a bit of poking around the RSS feed can be found at: http://feeds.twis.org/twis/science if anyone appart from me cares.
huw-l Scholar Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 68