The Tardigrade Podcast

This is an edited version of a show called Inspiring Honesty, which originally aired on YouTube. In this interview, the show's hosts, Greg Brahe and Bob Greaves interview Mike Shaw. He discusses the theory of Panspermia, and answers the question as to whether tardigrades or even life itself originated in outer space. The conversation also addresses the limits of human knowledge. More about tardigrades on https://www.tardigrade.us

Guest Byra Norman is one of the only people on the planet making this special scientific instrument for microscopists. These cannot be mass produced, but must be painstakingly manufactured by hand. We discuss the history of this specialized tool and Byra reveals her super secret techniques. Byra sells these on her website www.NicodemusGoods.com and if you want one - better place your order now. Supply is limited.

In this episode, I get to ask the String Theory physicist Brian Greene The Ultimate Question. Dr. Greene's book The Elegant Universe had just been released and this was my big opportunity to ask the big question!  His book is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3875SSZ (my affiliate link)

In this video, I explain how I was able to explore my passion for science, and at the same time keep my job in sales. I also talk about making a gradual transition from a mundane job to doing something you love. More on my website https://www.tardigrade.us

No, this  isn’t some tardigrade from space mother ship beaming images down to  earth. In the Midwest, corn mazes are popular in the Fall. Each year, Angie Treinen and her husband come up with a unique idea for create a giant  corn maze on their farm.  This year, they’ve chosen to create a giant tardigrade. No, this  isn’t some tardigrade from space mother ship beaming images down to  earth. In this podcast, I explain how the Treinens created such a majestic work of art. Be sure to check out my blog posts about this as well on tardigrade.us. 

This is the backstory telling how my science journey began. Then, after I hosted the video "First Animal To Survive in Space," the tardigrade became a popular science subject around the world!  You will learn the basics of finding your first tardigrade. Get a free book - a  Tardigrade starter manual - on my website www.tardigrade.us Thanks for listening!