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Soundtracks to Science8. Dr. Kory Evans - Hip Hop Fishes!Thanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science!Today’s guest is Dr. Kory Evans! Kory is a biologist studying the ecology and evolution of phenotypic diversity in a wide array of fishes. His work taps into aspects of morphology, development, biomechanics, and ecology to understand how phenotypes like the fish skull have evolved to be so diverse. We really enjoyed getting to learn more about Kory’s work, the techniques he and his lab use, and the exciting destinations they’ve traveled to for field work. We also got to hear about Kory’s varied musical tastes, from rap...2023-06-301h 09Soundtracks to Science7. Updates!Thanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science!In this mini-episode, we share some personal updates (including BIG news from Drew), highlight some albums we've been enjoying lately, and shout out our growing base of listeners around the world! We've got some exciting guests planned for the future and are working on setting up others, so stay tuned!----------Follow us!Twitter: @soundtracks2sciInstagram: @soundtracks_to_science Blair and Drew’s running playlists can be found here: Blair - Apple Music and Sp...2023-05-2618 minSoundtracks to Science6. Dr. Rob Denton - Unisexual Salamanders and Celebration RockThanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science!Today’s guest is Dr. Rob Denton! Rob is an evolutionary biologist, genomicist, herpetologist, and educator working as an assistant professor of biology at Marian University. He studies the genomics and molecular ecology of amphibians, including really amazing all-female salamanders in the genus Ambystoma. His lab is also motivated by efforts to conserve wild amphibian populations, and partner with various agencies to inform management efforts. We had a great time learning more about Rob’s research and teaching, and how his eclectic taste in music has evolved!Chec...2023-03-311h 12Soundtracks to Science5. Dr. Cara Smith - Venomous Snakes and Groovy PlaylistsThanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science!Today's guest is Dr. Cara Smith. Cara is an expert in all things snake venom. Her PhD work focused on understanding ecological and evolutionary factors that contribute to venom variation in North American rattlesnakes, and her current research aims to better understand the biological effects of envenomation in order to improve the treatment of snake bites. Cara is also an expert curator of playlists, and we dive into her eclectic musical tastes in the second half of the episode. Check out Cara's playlist here, where you can find...2023-01-201h 14Soundtracks to Science4. Blair and Drew's Favorites Albums of 2022For the last episode of 2022, Blair and Drew highlight their favorite albums of the year, plus a few honorable mentions!Thanks to everyone that has listened so far - we're excited to bring you more discussions of science and music in the new year!Check out a playlist of our favorite albums at Apple Music and Spotify!----------Follow us!Twitter: @soundtracks2sciInstagram: @soundtracks_to_science Blair and Drew’s running playlists can be found here: Blair - Apple Music and Spotify2022-12-3046 minSoundtracks to Science3. Dr. Elsie Shogren - Dancing, Birds, and Dancing BirdsThanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science! Today’s guest is Dr. Elsie Shogren! Elsie is an evolutionary biologist who studies how sexual and natural selection interact to shape the evolution of behaviors and traits, including intricate dancing repertoires in birds. We also got to chat about Elsie’s musical interests, including fiddle playing, family jam sessions, contra dancing, and a deep love of melody. Check out Elsie’s playlist here, where you can find her recommendations for ‘Supplementary Songs’ and ‘Extended Plays’: Apple Music and SpotifyYou can also check ou...2022-12-091h 04Soundtracks to Science2. Dr. Aaron Griffing - Gecko Evolution and Heavy MetalThanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science! Today’s guest is Dr. Aaron Griffing! Aaron is an evolutionary biologist studying the morphology, development, and evolution of remarkable traits in geckos and other organisms. He is also a fan of heavy music - we had a great time chatting about our mutual fandoms and learning about new artists from Aaron. Check out Aaron’s playlist here, where you can find music discussed during the episode: Apple Music and Spotify You can also check out the papers discussed in our interview here: 2022-12-0949 minSoundtracks to Science1. IntroductionThanks for listening to Soundtracks to Science!For the inaugural episode, Blair and Drew discuss their paths through science and the music they enjoy. Here’s the playlist for the episode:Apple MusicSpotify----------Follow us!Twitter: @soundtracks2sciInstagram: @soundtracks_to_science Blair and Drew’s running playlists can be found here: Blair - Apple Music and SpotifyDrew - Apple Music and Spotify You can learn more about Blair’s work at: https://blairperry.net ...2022-12-0827 min