Just Na Science

Lauren Mattina, MS.Ed and Nicholas Volpe, MS

Lauren is a science teacher and Nick is a scientist. Together, they use comedy and science to debunk pseudoscience, myths, and common misconceptions they find on the internet.

90 Episodes

Avoid Being Scammed by the Wellness Industry with Special Guest Dr. Bernie Garrett
7/20/2021
46:02
The wellness industry makes more money than the pharmaceutical industry. Don't believe me? I didn't believe myself until we spoke with Dr. Bernie Garrett who has a new book The New Alchemists, available on July 29. With a PhD in Information Science and over 35 years clinical experience as a nurse, Dr. Garrett gives us some inside information about the often misleading wellness industry. About Dr. Garrett The New Alchemists: https://www.amazon.com/New-Alchemists-rise-deceptive-healthcare-ebook-dp-B08T5XBBYC/dp/B08T5XBBYC/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1626086142 Dr. Garrett's Twitter New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
New Species of Early Humans Discovered! (We Think)
7/13/2021
18:12
A new, relatively intact human skull from China was analyzed recently and the results are.. promising. Some scientists think we found a new species but others aren't so sure. While we wait for the experts to sort this out, let's take a look at some of the more interesting aspects of early human evolution! New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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SUMMER BREAK! Let's Revisit the Theory of Evolution (Season 1 Episode 2)
7/6/2021
27:13
We're on summer break this week (plus my brother just got married) so no new episode today. But, next week we're talking again about evolution so we thought this would be a good opportunity to do a quick refresher on the "theory" of evolution. This was our second ever episode and a lot has changed since we first recorded this. I did a little bit of editing to make the episode sound better, but there's only so much I could do. So, if things sound a bit weird or different, that's why. We were still very nervous and I knew less about audio editing than I do now (if you can imagine that). We hope you enjoy this really old episode and if you have any questions about evolution, be sure to let us know on social media! New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
Plant Myths with Special Guest Dr. Vikram Baliga Host of Planthropology Podcast!
6/29/2021
39:04
I know nothing about plants but luckily I know someone who does! Dr. Baliga is a lecturer at Texas Tech University and is also the host of the (amazing) podcast Plathropology which you can find on any podcast platform or just click the link below to find his socials, podcast, TikTok, and more! Links to all things Planthropology Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA Expression
6/22/2021
24:11
This week we're setting up a concept for a future episode. Epigenetics and genetics are complicated topics so we wanted to introduce them now before tackling other myths and misconceptions like DNA alteration and stuff like that! New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
500 Follower Bonus Episode: Tips on Making a Podcast
6/15/2021
38:30
We recently hit 500 Followers on Twitter recently and so I promised I would do an episode on making a podcast. Thank you so much to everyone who followed us on social media, we really appreciate the support! We obviously don't have a regular episode this week but we'll be back next week with more science myths and misconceptions. New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
Random Myths Everyone Has Heard But Aren't Actually True
6/8/2021
23:21
Everyone knows these myths but are they true? This week we're talking about myths like bulls hating the color red, women syncing their menstrual cycles, giving babies alcohol for teething, and hair of the dog as a cure for hangovers! They sound convincing, but the logic is flawed and we talk about why. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
Deepfakes and the Growing Problem of Convincing Misinformation
6/1/2021
23:10
Videos can be really convincing. But what happens when the news report you're watching isn't real? Or the interview you heard about was faked? This isn't a conspiracy theory or something in the distant future. Deepfakes and tampering of videos is happening now with real world consequences. The rampant spread of misinformation and the growing issue of deepfakes needs to be addressed. Luckily, a group of researchers from Binghamton University teamed up with engineers at Intel to tackle this problem. Transcript New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
Viral COVID Magnet Challenge is a Fail! Plus a Potentially Lethal COVID Cure
5/25/2021
21:45
There have been some recent changes to CDC guidelines about wearing masks and social distancing. In this episode we provide an update about COVID and some new conspiracy theories and a potentially deadly COVID cure. Be sure to follow expert guidance for the best ways to stay safe and healthy as cities and states being to reopen and restrictions lax. Transcript NYT Article New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
How Are Scientific Articles Published?
5/18/2021
26:44
Did you know I'm a published researcher? That's right, I have my name on at least 6 published scientific studies and at least 1 book chapter. So this week, we're going to talk a little bit about the publishing process, review boards, the peer review process, and journal impact factors. We don't go into detailed information, I just wanted to give a little look behind the curtain about how studies make it into the world. I also had Army drill this weekend and I'm exhausted so I decided to do a low key episode. We have a regular episode scheduled for next week! New Pokemon YouTube Channel! Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag! We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations. You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free. Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer. Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected] Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson Music licensed through Epidemic Sound

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Just Na Science

Lauren Mattina, MS.Ed and Nicholas Volpe, MS

90 Episodes

Avoid Being Scammed by the Wellness Industry with Special Guest Dr. Bernie Garrett

New Species of Early Humans Discovered! (We Think)

SUMMER BREAK! Let's Revisit the Theory of Evolution (Season 1 Episode 2)

Plant Myths with Special Guest Dr. Vikram Baliga Host of Planthropology Podcast!

Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA Expression

500 Follower Bonus Episode: Tips on Making a Podcast

Random Myths Everyone Has Heard But Aren't Actually True

Deepfakes and the Growing Problem of Convincing Misinformation

Viral COVID Magnet Challenge is a Fail! Plus a Potentially Lethal COVID Cure

How Are Scientific Articles Published?