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Two Brad For YouEpisode 96 - H5N1 in dairy cows and how MDMA enhances empathyIn this episode we have two interesting news stories from the unrelated worlds of infectious disease and psychedelic research. What's all the fuss with H5N1 moving into cows and is my milk safe? Plus a breakdown of a fascinating set of experiments aimed at answering whether MDMA increases empathy and why this could influence how doctors prescribe the drug in the future.This is the only link you need to subscirbe and never miss an episode of Two Brad For You. Please do rate and review it really helps us out....2024-05-0638 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 96 - H5N1 in dairy cows and how MDMA enhances empathyIn this episode we have two interesting news stories from the unrelated worlds of infectious disease and psychedelic research. What's all the fuss with H5N1 moving into cows and is my milk safe? Plus a breakdown of a fascinating set of experiments aimed at answering whether MDMA increases empathy and why this could influence how doctors prescribe the drug in the future.This is the only link you need to subscirbe and never miss an episode of Two Brad For You. Please do rate and review it really helps us out....2024-05-0638 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 87 - Moving Beyond A Psychedelic ExperienceEvery other month it seems there is some news coming out regarding psychedelic assisted therapy. Just recently the FDA posted some draft guidelines for clinical trials. But the topic of today’s episode concerns psychedelics outside of a clinical setting. As some places move to decriminalize or even legalize the use of LSD, psylocibin and other psychedelics there is a looming question. How can a society with very little context or experience with these substances and states of mind incorporate them? If we agree there is the potential for positive outcomes from there use how best to achieve it? Th...2023-06-3055 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 87 - Moving Beyond A Psychedelic ExperienceEvery other month it seems there is some news coming out regarding psychedelic assisted therapy. Just recently the FDA posted some draft guidelines for clinical trials. But the topic of today’s episode concerns psychedelics outside of a clinical setting. As some places move to decriminalize or even legalize the use of LSD, psylocibin and other psychedelics there is a looming question. How can a society with very little context or experience with these substances and states of mind incorporate them? If we agree there is the potential for positive outcomes from there use how best to achieve it? Th...2023-06-3055 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 60-Corona Vaccines, Big Pharma and DIY'ersFlash is here to update the race for the coronavirus vaccine and he has a few new tricks up his podcasting sleeve. The importance of completing Phase 3 trials is covered, we're looking at you Russia, and so is the new technology that the front-runners are employing; the adenovirus and mRNA vaccines. Brad explains how these work and what they mean for vaccine production going forward. He also touches on a disturbing report of DIY vaccine producers needing to be reminded that this is a bad idea. 2020-09-1856 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 60-Corona Vaccines, Big Pharma and DIY'ersFlash is here to update the race for the coronavirus vaccine and he has a few new tricks up his podcasting sleeve. The importance of completing Phase 3 trials is covered, we're looking at you Russia, and so is the new technology that the front-runners are employing; the adenovirus and mRNA vaccines. Brad explains how these work and what they mean for vaccine production going forward. He also touches on a disturbing report of DIY vaccine producers needing to be reminded that this is a bad idea. 2020-09-1856 min
The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 15-The Wrap UpThis is it, the last episode in the series. Brad, Steve and John give their final thoughts on songs they selected for each other and themselves, the Hip in general and what they learned over the course of this deep dive into one of Canada's favourite bands. You'll have to listen to find out which songs were picked to be covered though. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a new show from the crew behind The Cast of the Unplucked Gems.2020-09-142h 35Two Brad For YouEpisode 59-Emerging From the Internet ChrysalisThe cool west coast guys are back! Jared and Robby join to talk about everything cyborg. We cover the usual talk of robot limbs and tails, but also things like enhanced skin and attempts to hack into the biological communication networks of cells. 2020-09-011h 17Two Brad For YouEpisode 59-Emerging From the Internet ChrysalisThe cool west coast guys are back! Jared and Robby join to talk about everything cyborg. We cover the usual talk of robot limbs and tails, but also things like enhanced skin and attempts to hack into the biological communication networks of cells. 2020-09-011h 17Two Brad For YouEpisode 58-Update on Ebola, Malaria, Corona and StarshipsAnother classic TBFY here as both Brads are present and talking about disease. This episode has a short Ebola update, news about a disturbing find in malaria populations, more research into the origins of SARS-2 and finally a chat about Space X's lesser known project. 2020-08-121h 03Two Brad For YouEpisode 58-Update on Ebola, Malaria, Corona and StarshipsAnother classic TBFY here as both Brads are present and talking about disease. This episode has a short Ebola update, news about a disturbing find in malaria populations, more research into the origins of SARS-2 and finally a chat about Space X's lesser known project. 2020-08-121h 03Two Brad For YouEpisode 57-The COVID Kids Aren't AlrightWe are back from vacay with an update on COVID and COVID transmission via kids all in the context of schools opening. Flash goes over a large study about transmission from Korea and the thoughts on this work from two trusted experts in the field. 2020-08-0643 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 57-The COVID Kids Aren't AlrightWe are back from vacay with an update on COVID and COVID transmission via kids all in the context of schools opening. Flash goes over a large study about transmission from Korea and the thoughts on this work from two trusted experts in the field. 2020-08-0643 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 56-COVID Kids And The Vaccine RacesFlash is again on his own doing the hard work of addressing listener concerns right before he takes off for a week of vacation. This episode breaks down the data regarding COVID-19 illness and transmission among kids in the context of re-opening schools. Spoiler, there is some positive signs. Also, a new segment is introduced. The vaccine races!! What is the status of coronavirus vaccines, who's in the race and who's in the lead?2020-07-1748 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 56-COVID Kids And The Vaccine RacesFlash is again on his own doing the hard work of addressing listener concerns right before he takes off for a week of vacation. This episode breaks down the data regarding COVID-19 illness and transmission among kids in the context of re-opening schools. Spoiler, there is some positive signs. Also, a new segment is introduced. The vaccine races!! What is the status of coronavirus vaccines, who's in the race and who's in the lead?2020-07-1748 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 55-Dubious Claims About Cellphone RadiationThis episode is a response to a listener question! That's right we're digging into the mailbag and answering a question regarding the science behind products claiming to protect you from harmful cellphone radiation. Spoiler, there is nothing to protect you from but to find out why and for tips on how to sniff out dubious claims listen on listener!2020-07-0849 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 55-Dubious Claims About Cellphone RadiationThis episode is a response to a listener question! That's right we're digging into the mailbag and answering a question regarding the science behind products claiming to protect you from harmful cellphone radiation. Spoiler, there is nothing to protect you from but to find out why and for tips on how to sniff out dubious claims listen on listener!2020-07-0849 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 54-Dunking On The USAGood friends of the show Jared in Vancouver and Coleman in Edmonton joined to talk about corona tracking apps and the re-launch of professional sport. While that was accomplished numerous dunks on the US also occurred. Largely, for their failures of leadership and failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which of course will impact the ability of North America to hold sporting events.2020-06-301h 23Two Brad For YouEpisode 54-Dunking On The USAGood friends of the show Jared in Vancouver and Coleman in Edmonton joined to talk about corona tracking apps and the re-launch of professional sport. While that was accomplished numerous dunks on the US also occurred. Largely, for their failures of leadership and failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which of course will impact the ability of North America to hold sporting events.2020-06-301h 23Two Brad For YouEpisode 53-Search For Truth, Diseases and AliensFlash is joined by one of his oldest friends, Matt Easton, to have a wide ranging and entertaining chat about how we find truth on the internet, coronavirus, prion disease, aliens, gain of function research and more. 2020-06-251h 31Two Brad For YouEpisode 53-Search For Truth, Diseases and AliensFlash is joined by one of his oldest friends, Matt Easton, to have a wide ranging and entertaining chat about how we find truth on the internet, coronavirus, prion disease, aliens, gain of function research and more. 2020-06-251h 31The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 14-Man Machine PoemThe last in the discography but don't worry we'll do one more wrap up episode. In the meantime, Brad hosts and the album is discussed as are some of the circumstances surrounding the timing of the release and the subsequent tour. Highlighted songs include: Man, In a World Possessed by the Human Mind, Here, In The Dark, Tired As Fuck, Oceans Next and Machine.2020-06-222h 58Two Brad For YouEpisode 52-A Dope Viral EpisodeFlash and Brad are back and Brad struggles to use relevant slang right off the top. Familiar territory is quickly reached as news from the Ebola situation is covered, along with a summary/explanation of the types corona tests that you've heard about and will be hearing about for the next year, followed by some personal thoughts on the opening up situation in the UK and Germany.2020-06-191h 30Two Brad For YouEpisode 51-If You Could Give MDMA To One Animal..Friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson drops by to talk about researchers giving psychedelics to animals and he brought along his friend Owen Roche to join the discussion and share his experience taking part in an ayahuasca retreat in Peru. Owen gave us a thoughtful and open take on his reasons for taking part, the experience itself and how he found value in the trip (no pun intended).2020-06-091h 31Two Brad For YouTwo Brad For Politics 2-The Teflon Pan of AllegationsWe are back with the panel of regular guys and their musings on politics. We start provincial with an assessment of the Alberta government and move on up from there, touching on the Canadian response to COVID unemployment, universal basic income, the circus of American politics and how "alternative media" sources play a role in all the noise.2020-05-271h 52Two Brad For YouEpisode 50-Who'd Of Thought We'd Make It This Far?Thank you all for listening and for helping us get to 50!!! To mark the occasion we answered your questions both personal and scientific, which gave us a chance to look back on how and why we started the podcast and to peer into the future of both the show and the state of humans on this planet. 2020-05-251h 14
Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 13-Meat The Future with Liz MarshallAward winning Canadian documentary film maker Liz Marshall joins to discuss her new film Meat The Future. The film follows cellular based meat pioneer Uma Valeti and the creation of his company Memphis Meats. Go to meatthefuturefilm.com to learn more and follow the film on Facebook and Instagram @meathefuturefilm and on Twitter @MTFFilm.2020-04-3045 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 49-Did 5G Emerge From A Wet Market?Flash is joined by friend of the show Jared Cuthbertson to breakdown the hard science showing that SARS 2 most likely didn't come from a lab and the history and current state of injecting, not disinfectant no.... but young blood to prevent aging.2020-04-281h 34The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 13-Now For Plan ALucky number 13 and the penultimate album in the Hip cataloge Now For Plan A is the subject of this episode which Steve hosted and was recorded remotley for unmentioned reasons. Highlighted songs include: At Transformation, The Lookahead, We Want To Be It, The Modern Spirit, Take Forever and Goodnight Attawapiskat.2020-04-272h 40Two Brad For YouEpisode 48-We've Been Distancing For YearsBoth Brads are back for this one and we take a break from corona and get back to our usual format, random, cool science stories. Today we have wart cream that helps prevent mosquito disease, modelling traffic jams, new memory pathways in your brain, dog noses and miracle hangover drugs. 2020-04-201h 31Two Brad For YouEpisode 47-Steer Into The Madness with Coleman WilkinsonSocial distancing expert and friend of the show Coleman Wilkinson, aka. @lionelsteel, took some time to go over the basics of isolation. What it does to the human body and what we can do to overcome it. Two big takeaways if there's words, read them and steer into madness. 2020-04-151h 39Two Brad For YouEpisode 46-The Disaster We Deserve with Josh PollardGood friend of the show and self-described pessimist/worrier Josh Pollard joined for this episode and we talked corona, of course, but after some epidemiology chat at the start we delve into the economics and politics side of things. What does a post-corona world look like and what cracks in our systems are showing due to the pandemic? Enjoy! 2020-04-031h 54Two Brad For YouEpisode 45-Prepping For Quarantine with The Housecoat BoysAfter a short more serious intro addressing the new developments that sees many of us facing unprecedented changes to society, we welcome back Jared and Robby on the West Coast aka. The Housecoat Boys. We talk about the wild week, how weird it is, debunk some BS cures, why the world is buying up TP and give our quarantine Netflix picks.2020-03-171h 23Two Brad For YouEpisode 44-Corona, Malaria Mishaps, Mad Mike, New MatterRecorded at the end of February, the lads discuss the latest corona news and what we might expect moving forward. Then a story about some controversy regarding a new malaria vaccine trial. They also touch on and disagree on the significance of the loss of Mad Mike Hughes and then get weird with two stories about quantum entanglement and new forms of matter.2020-03-041h 12
Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 12-Parasites and Immunity with Constance FinneyConstance Finney is an infectious disease immunologist who studies how the body handles multiple types of infections at once. We chatted parasites, the immune system, what it is like to have a tapeworm, what it is like to be a woman in STEM and much more!Featuring music by The Freak Motif2020-02-271h 29Two Brad For YouEpisode 43-Conspiracy Theories!!To tackle conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus all the way to Q Anon and lizard people we're joined by good friends in Vancouver, Robby Scheurs aka. Rob Micheals, and resident weird Internet stuff guru, Jared Cuthbertson.2020-02-201h 20
Two Brad For YouTBFY Does Canadian Politics-Cuts, Corruption, Coronations and CalamityThe first official TBFY on Canadian politics. A politics chat by everyday folks for everyday folks. We chat Alberta, the Federal Conservative leadership race, the ongoing protests and a bit on the US primary.2020-02-161h 50The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 12-We Are the SameDid The Hip go one Rock to far? John hosts the breakdown of 2009's We Are the Same. Highlighted songs include: Morning Moon, The Last Recluse, The Depression Suite, The Exact Feeling, Queen of the Furrows and Love Is a First.2020-02-112h 01Two Brad For YouEpisode 42-Viral Update CoronavirusYou probably saw this coming so here it is, Flash gives some background and his thoughts on the Coronavirus outbreak. Check out the show notes on the website for sources and great Twitter accounts to follow to stay up to date.2020-01-2934 minTwo Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 11-Science and Art with Lucy Rupert and Matt RussoThis episode I was joined by Lucy the founder of Blue Ceiling Dance in Toronto to discuss her science inspired dance shows and Matt who lectures in astrophysics and does science-art-music outreach. They spoke about the intersections of science and art, their motivations and their latest projects, specifically the Blue Ceiling show they collaborated on titled 8 minutes and 17 seconds. Follow them on both on social media at @lucybluedance and @astromattrusso or visit www.astromattrusso.com, www.system-sounds.com and www.blueceilingdance.com.Featuring music by The Freak Motif2020-01-271h 01The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 11-World ContainerReady to rock? Bob Rock. Brad hosts as the guys break down the first of two Hip/Bob Rock collaborations...World Container. Highlighted songs include: The Lonely End of The Rink, In View, Luv (Sic), The Kids Don't Get It, The Drop-Off, Family Band.2020-01-151h 53Two Brad For YouEpisode 41-2020 The Year Measles Comes BackNew year, same Brads. Flash and Brad go over their favourite topics from last year and look ahead to 2020. With appearances by Ebola and other vaccine preventable diseases, climate change, gene-editing and head transplants.2020-01-141h 06Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 10-Behaviour,Therapy and Mental HealthAnother lovely conversation piece for you with friends and researchers from the here in Marburg. We had psychologists, therapist, behaviour researchers and more in the room and with holiday drinks in hand we dove into behaviour research therapy and issues surrounding mental health research, stigma and society.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2019-12-181h 24Two Brad For YouEpisode 40-Sorry For The Language MomWarning! Mixed in with the science of Ebola, measles and malaria are some choice words for anti-vaxxers and off-colour jokes by Brad while Flash was out of the room. The science is still tight though as we discuss the Ebola vaccine, measles' sinister trick for erasing immune memory, soups with anti-malarial activity and finally, a look at how humans respond to robot trash talk. Hint, not well.2019-11-251h 09The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 10-In Between EvolutionAn album chalk full of bangers, but is it an Iraq War record? Find out as the boys discuss 2004's In Between Evolution. Highlighted songs include: Summer's Killing US, Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park, Vaccination Scar, You're Everywhere, One Night in Copenhangen and Are We Family.2019-11-071h 37Two Brad For YouEpisode 39-Canadian Federal Election Recap SpecialWe have a special episode eh? Flash is joined by two intelligent, funny, insightful friends from Canada to discuss the recent Canadian federal election. Plenty to like even if you are outside of Canada though, and there is small primer at the beginning to get you ready.2019-11-011h 14Two Brad For YouEpisode 38-Two Brads With Mics Staring At Each OtherAfter a long summer apart, the Brads reunite to tackle the latest on the Ebola outbreak and the potential licensing of the world's first Ebola vaccine. They muddle through some dark energy talk and round out the episode with some stories about the hard-earned research breakthroughs that saw rats learn to play hide and seek and drive little cars.2019-11-011h 13Two Brad For YouEpisode 37-Psychedelic Science with the MIND FoundationThere is a psychedelic renaissance in full swing and Brad travelled to the Insight 2019 conference in Berlin to investigate. Put on by the MIND foundation, a non-profit research group, the meeting explored the science and practice of psychedelic states.
Through discussions with researchers at the conference Brad explores the factors behind this renaissance and what these substances mean for therapy, research and society and what they can teach us about the mind and ourselves.2019-09-261h 01Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 9-Brian HerrinFriend of the show Dr. Brian Herrin is here to talk about ticks and the disease they transmit to people. We discuss lyme disease, meat allergies from ticks and also hear Brian's take on dealing with folks with delusional parasitosis, talking to people about health and diseases in general and teaching. Great chat, we guarantee you'll learn something cool about tick spit too.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2019-09-161h 45Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 8-Simon LandrySimon Landry is a PhD in Psychology where he studied perception, he is an Acadian from New Brunswick, he is a passionate science communicator and all around good guy. We had a great chat about perception, the brain, the process of science, the failings of the current model of doing science and science communication. It was a pleasure to have him on the show, check out his website drsimonlandry.com and enjoy this episode.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2019-09-091h 40The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 9-In Violet LightPurple. That's how John describes this album as he steps in to host In Violet Light. Highlighted songs include: Use It Up, The Darkest One, It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken, Silver Jet, Leave and The Dire Wolf.2019-09-011h 45Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 7-IDEaS Program Director Chris BrosinskyIn this conversation we learn about the Canadian Department of National Defence's IDEaS program, a way for you to share your innovation with the department and help them solve some of the many challenges they are facing. They have set up competitions, networks and funding opportunities and they want to hear from you.
Check out the www.canada.ca/defence-ideas to find out more.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2019-08-261h 04Two Brad For YouEpisode 36- Mind Melds and Goat Feelings Feat. Theresa KiskoThe lovely and talented Theresa Kisko (the wife of Flash) joins for this episode to talk about new evidence that brain activity synchronizes during social interactions plus some work on goat emotions. Theresa has a PhD in behavioural neuroscience and brings some much needed credibility to the show. We have interesting talk about these stories and social behaviour and emotions in general.2019-07-251h 23Two Brad For YouEpisode 35- A Leap Toward RespectabilityGreat news!! We have an advertiser, featherposter.com. Listen up for all the details plus an Ebola update and some brain stories. One about worms on the brain and another happier tale of brains rewiring themselves after surgery. Also, we talk about a heart patch to cure a broken heart.2019-06-1350 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 34-The Sports Episode Feat. Robby SchreursThis episode is a special themed edition of the show and it features a guest Brad, Flash's good friend Robby Schreurs. The two got together to break down some science-ish sports topics such as did we evolve to love sport, how will the knowledge surrounding concussions change the violent sports we love? Also, what are the yips and can you cure them?2019-06-031h 17The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 8-Music @ WorkBrad is in the hosting chair for Music @ Work. Put on your hard hats and let's get to it.Highlighted songs include: My Music At Work, Tiger The Lion, Lake Fever, Stay, The Bastard and The Bear.2019-05-091h 55Two Brad For YouEpisode 33-One Disaster To AnotherWe have multiple disaster stories this episode including Brexit, Ebola and earthquakes. Plus some not so disastrous ones too like DNA version 2.0, an explanation of altitude's effects on the body and how "mild electrical stimulation" helps the brain.2019-04-121h 23Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 6-Dr.Florence KlebergThis episode we get heavy into brain stuff. Dr.Kleberg is a computational neuroscientist making models of the brain and neural circuits. We get into memory, AI and epilepsy among other topics. Super great chat and many thanks to Florence.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2019-03-051h 28The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 7-Phantom PowerPhantom Power!! Steve is the host for this episode which marks the half way point of the Hip journey. This album is excellent musically and complicated lyrically which gives the guys plenty to dig in to.
Highlighted songs include: Something On, Bobcaygeon, Thompson Girl, Vapour Trails, The Rules and Emperor Penguin.2019-02-282h 03The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 6-Trouble At The HenhouseBrad is back in Canada, and joins Steve and John in Studio to talk about the Tragically Hip's next offering, "Trouble at the Henhouse".
The band continues its sonic direction and creates some of their most cherished material while also tredding into some strange and deep waters. Mentioned also is the 1997 released live album, "Live Between Us" recorded in 1996 while the band was on tour promoting TATH.
Highlighted songs include: Gift Shop, Ahead by a Century, Don't Wake Daddy, Flamenco, Sherpa and Put it off.2019-01-281h 37Two Brad For YouEpisode 32- Extremely Polished ProductionThis show just comes naturally to us! And so does Ebola, officially by way of bats. We also take on our next most talked about topic, diabetes. Plus we discuss some more research from China that walks the ethical line.2019-01-221h 19Two Brad For YouEpisode 31- It's Not Too Late For A Look Back At 2018Happy New Year Brad fans! We take short look back at our favourites from the year past and dive a bit deeper into a couple broader stories from the year past. That is to say Flash rants about his top two stories of 2018.2019-01-151h 07The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 5-Day For NightBrad is back in the hosting chair for Day For Night a departure from the sounds the band has produced to date. This new tone leads to some disagreement amongst our hosts and some all-time classic Hip songs as well.
Highlighted songs include: Grace Too, Yawning Or Snarling, So Hard Done By, Nautical Disaster, Scared and Inch An Hour.2018-12-301h 50Two Brad For YouEpisode 30-The Uterus EpisodeHappy Holidays from the Brads!! This episode they dive into the usual virus topics, Ebola and HIV, and then turn towards a heavy focus on the uterus
followed by some limb regrowth and glitter bomb stories. Oh and an extra dose of holiday silliness is sprinkled throughout. Enjoy!!2018-12-271h 04Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 5-Dr.Sascha VogelThis episode we head to Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Institute of Advance Studies to speak with Dr. Sascha Vogel. Sascha schools Brad on physics, highlights some of the research at the Institute and talks about public trust in science and science communication.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2018-12-111h 22Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 4-Gene Editing RoundtableIn this episode we have multiple friends from Marburg and area in house to discuss the big gene editing in babies news! Crazy story and we talk mainly on the ethics of this news but
check out the website twobradforyou.wordpress.com for some links to articles that will give you some background.
Featuring music by The Freak Motif2018-12-051h 08The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 4-Fully CompletelySteve handles hosting duties on Fully Completely the band's first concerted effort at breaking into the bigger US market.
After the success of Up To Here and Road Apples in Canada the Hip brought us another album full of what would become
classic tracks in the catalogue. Highlighted songs include: Courage, Looking for a Place to Happen,
At the Hundredth Meridian, Locked in the Trunk of a Car, We'll Go To and Fully Completely.2018-11-291h 49Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 3-Richard HollinghamWelcome to the 3rd installment of the TBFY In Conversation series. This episode we welcome Richard Hollingham from Boffin Media, a freelance media company.
Richard and the Boffin Media team cover all things space and we had a great chat, albeit way to short. We chat the commercial aspects of space, the role of billionares in space exploration and much more. Enjoy!!
Featuring The Business by The Freak Motif2018-11-0841 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 29-Speculating With ConfidenceThe Brads were finally in the same room to record as Brad aka Flash travelled to the UK for this episode.
It was shorter than normal due to the Brads having attended numerous beer drinking events and Flash needing to catch a flight.
Topics include: Ebola updates and specifically why the WHO has not yet declared an emergency, sketchy science on biomarkers for sexual orientation and autism, plus new Gates Foundation funded condom research.2018-10-3047 minTwo Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 2-Dr. John GilleardThe second installment in the TBFY In Conversation series features Dr. John Gilleard. John was the co-supervisor of Brad (aka Flash) PhD thesis, he is a veterinarian,
professor and researcher of parasitology. John gives some reluctant career advice, a refreshing take on Twitter from an academics standpoint, why he engages in scientific outreach, the value of grad students and a bit about his research
and why animal health, environmental health and human health are all connected; the so called One Health approach.
Featuring Hot Plate and The Heist pt.II from The Freak Motif2018-10-241h 28The Cast Of The Unplucked GemsEpisode 3-Road ApplesJohn takes the reins for fan favourite Road Apples! Highlighted songs include: Twist My Arm, Cordelia, The Luxury, Three Pistols, Fight and On The Verge.2018-10-171h 34Two Brad For YouEpisode 28-Shame Is A Powerful MotivatorThe Brads return from a summer hiatus and bring you some meaty stories on the flu, an Ebola update, the history of the Nobel prize,
the newest danger of space travel and the facts behind selfie deaths.2018-10-121h 13Two Brad For YouTBFY In Conversation 1-Jay IngramThe very first TBFY In Conversation featuring Jay Ingram, a science journalist and broadcaster who has done TV, radio, written books, live shows
and on and on. Jay and Brad (aka Flash) discuss communicating science in these weird political times, the Beakerhead science fesitival, Alzheimer's and aging, and Bigfoot.
Featuring music from Freak Motif's new release Hot Plate.2018-10-051h 13Two Brad For YouTwo Brad For You-Announcements!!!Alright, alright we are finally back and Brad aka Flash is here to give you a
quick update. Get ready for new episodes and new types of episodes and Flash breaks down
the philosophy behind the show and the new content. Plus get a first glimpse of the new Freak Motif album!!2018-10-0414 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 27- Snail PhilosophersOMG!! They're back again and so is Ebola. The Brads bring back the Ebola update and then venture to the intersection of history, science and culture as they discuss some recent and not so recent examples of good science produced by bad people.
They also discuss the recent story about memory transfer in snails, a nice little story about mapping cancer genes, finally a cure for the common cold and out of a
very Brad rant comes the birth of a new segment!2018-05-221h 00Two Brad For YouEpisode 26- It's Like Buses!!After apologising for their absence the Brads jump into the apology/correction for Mad Mike Hughes and his homemade rocket followed by some brief comments on the passing of Dr.Hawking. The meat of the show however breaks down a motor neuron disease
breakthrough, the relationship between gut bacteria and mood and finally an actual study about "gaydar"2018-04-271h 06Two Brad For YouEpisode 25-We Survived to 25Well, to all the haters, here they are at episode 25. It hasn't been easy though and a Brad was almost lost along the way. He pulled through to be here though, along with co-host Brad, to bring you updates on a new cancer vaccine, the treacherous
amino acid, found in asparagus, that aids cancer spread and to discuss how too much sibling bullying can lead to psychotic disorders.
Or, was it not enough bullying, that leads to psychotic disorders? Listen and find out.2018-02-151h 11Two Brad For YouEpisode 24-Rambling Into MicrophonesSo many deep, deep, discussions in this episode, and not so deep ones as well. Should we allow the military to be driving the neuroscience field? How does wealth influence our dating preferences? Have no fear though, the Brads are skeptical of those results. Plus, genetic pain killers, weed, weed, weed and the pending maple syrup shortage!!!2018-01-251h 22Two Brad For YouEpisode 23-2018! The Year of ExcusesLet the Brads welcome you back to the first show of 2018 with...excuses, not very good ones either, for their prolonged absence. With that out of the way they recap the predictions made last year and find out they did surprisingly well. Plus, they run down some of the topics they are excited to cover in the upcoming year.2018-01-111h 26Two Brad For YouEpisode 22-No Segue UnnoticedYou are sure to remember this episode for its smooth transitions and the fact the Brads discuss many memorable topics. Topics like, scientific evidence of man flu, what your tanning practices say about you, ground breaking Huntington's treatment and the physical basis of memory. Scientology eat your heart real science has found the engram!!2017-12-181h 20Two Brad For YouEpisode 21-How To Be More Likeable and Reduce The Stress From Killer A.I.The Brad's are here to share with you the secrets to being likable, reducing stress, testing if the world is flat and hacking evolution.
Oh, there is also some talk about the race for military strength A.I but don't fret, the Brad's have your back and are here guide you through this brave new world.2017-11-291h 17Two Brad For YouEpisode 20-Freaky ScienceCozy up to the speakers and join the Brads for this episode were you will hear all aboot the plans Canadian cannabis companies have to adopt blockchain technology to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Plus, a breath test for malaria, the latest in mind controlling fungus and human gene editing and the strange new world of growing brain blobs in labs.2017-11-201h 17Two Brad For YouEpisode 19-A Single BradAfter a long hiatus due to weddings and travel at least one Brad is back!! Today, Brad brings you three fascinating stories about a cure for diabetes, the top 10 most unnecessary medical procedures and drones that sample whale snot.2017-10-1044 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 18-The New WayWelcome to the new way of doing things. Some big announcements to start off, then some rapid fire content. Cures for diabetes and Parkinsons and what they have in common. Don't order your designer baby just yet but do get excited about lasers making super hot plasma and send us your laser pics!!2017-08-1848 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 17-Minds BlownA jam packed episode so make sure you listen to the end. At least get past the UK election talk at the beginning, it cheers up after that. Good news from the latest Ebola update, a story for dog lovers and some serious psychedelic research. Top it all off with some head transplant talk and the Brads have delivered the recipe for a blown mind.2017-06-191h 19Two Brad For YouEpisode 16-Lessons In ProfessionalismThe Brads are back to provide a new Ebola update and describe some aquatic research McGuiver can be truly proud of. They also breakdown how bitcoin technology will interact with your own genome and tackle the always sticky issue of male contraceptives. Plus, gems of wisdom on professional are dropped throughout along with the big unveiling of our new mascot @tabbybruce!!2017-05-251h 00Two Brad For YouEpisode 15-Marching for Biometric ID, Smartphone Organs and Murky PhysicsThe murky intersection of science and politics is crossed in this episode, accompanied by an even murkier explanation of complex quantum physics. The Brads discuss the recent Marches for Science held around the world and Brad reveals which country is moving towards using facial recognition for all immigration purposes. Have you ever wondered, is there an app to cure diabetes? You'll find out here. Plus the always fun "two dummies trying to understand physics" segment has the Brads questioning there intelligence and checking their egos.2017-05-091h 21Two Brad For YouEpisode 14-Back From HiatusThe Brads return from a break with lots to talk about. The cure for aging, a drug dealing fish? Or is this all just fake...blood? Plus, new hope for a malaria vaccine and the oncoming onslaught of robo-tractors.
A very special thanks in this episode as well to good friend Sebastian Abboud for our brand new logo!! Thanks Seb. Follow him on the Twitter or Instagram @s_abboud to check out all his great work.2017-04-101h 09Two Brad For YouEpisode 13-Groundhogs DayRecorded on Groundhogs day but this is definitely not anything you've heard before. Brad drops some spectacular animal headlines in this episode while Brad gives you the latest Ebola update. Prepare for some uplifting news too as researchers find new ways to allow paralyzed and locked in patients to communicate. Plus, a vaccine for fake news??? Let the Brads bring you an early spring and some sunshine with lucky episode 13.2017-02-071h 01Two Brad For YouEpisode 12-PredictionsThe Brads are here with their and your 2017 predictions. What else is there to say. Sit back, enjoy and start to keep tabs at home for how many come true.2017-01-1600 minTwo Brad For YouEpisode 11-Physics and Brains, We Need to Work on BothEpisode 11 has a distinct flavor of physics, neuroscience . Highlights from this marathon episode include cognitive tests to predict criminal behavior, the promise of psychedelics in the treatment of mental illness, brain computer interfaces, an update on physics' favorite cat, cold fusion and more!! The Brads brains were full, they are in the holiday spirit and they let it all out for you to enjoy.2016-12-181h 34Two Brad For YouEpisode 10-Jobs!!!In this milestone 10th episode the Brads investigate the highs and lows of digitial tech's influence on the future of society. The journey starts with Amazons checkout less store moving to the latest doomsday prediction from resident downer Stephen Hawking. Spoiler alert the robots are gonna take your jobs. But is there hope for society in universal income? Stick around for more hopeful tech with Brads less then perfect description of Blockchain and Bitcoin technology but wait more job loss? This episode is full of ups and downs and rounds out with a bit of biology as the Brads talk...2016-12-111h 19Two Brad For YouEpisode 9-Saviors of Modern MediaTired of the "mainstream media"? Have no fear the saviors of modern media have arrived. The Brads are back and after getting the obligatory post election doom and gloom out the way they are back doing what they are best at...talking about diseases. An optimistic sounding Zika update quickly turns south as Brad drops an infectious dose of caution on this segment. But as the newly crowned saviors of new media are charged to do they quickly turn around to some positives with hope for space travel in the form of the EM drive, wormholes and new idea, the...2016-11-251h 18Two Brad For YouEpisode 8-Back in the GrooveThe Brads are back on the case after a hiatus and just in time to declare they've had enough of the US election but not enough to refrain from hard speculating about how the vote and post vote aftermath will play out. One Brad rants about all things British and tennis while the other tries to bring up hockey. Take a guess which is which. The latest from the disease world is here with a double disease update, both Ebola and Malaria make an appearance. But have no fear because when Ebola inevitably melts your organs we have the solution...2016-11-231h 22Two Brad For YouEpisode 7-Studies on Cars, Immigration and BeerWell this just about became the lost episode due to vacations and technical issues, you may notice it sounds a bit different but the content is still top notch. Self driving cars, the search for new worlds and what we would hope to find. Turns out we hope the new colony looks alot like Canada. This plus rigorous research into beer, its taste and the effects on relationships (spoiler: if you like this show you probably already know the answer to both).2016-11-191h 31Two Brad For YouEpisode 6-We Should Look That Up (For Gord Downie)The Brads are hitting their stride with an episode of chalk full of hot segues and witty banter. But wait there's more. The Brads also hit on lots of interesting disease related topics, Zika, Ebola fluids, infectious cancer and of course Trump / Clinton. Listen in to hear them stretch their knowledge on all these topics and curse at your audio device when they hit the limits. Plus a special shout out to the great Tragically Hip and Gord Downie at the very end (if you don't know who that is listen to the end).
Closing music - Ahead By A...2016-11-181h 31Two Brad For YouEpisode 5-Truth TellersBack from a bit of a hiatus the Brads start off with some Olympics chat that quickly devolves into "truth telling" by Brad. Plus Brad also uses it as an excuse to talk hockey. There is some obligatory Trump talk but then they move to lighter news such as Ebola updates and the latest virus you need to be afraid of...Not to mention the great courgette er...zucchini challenge 2016. Weigh in, we need feedback.2016-11-171h 23Two Brad For YouEpisode 4-Hatching New ListenersBrad has returned from the UK and Brad is still there. After a brief recap of Brad's trip to the UK and deep insights into British culture the Brads move on to brighter things. How bright? Nuclear energy bright. Plus talk on data privacy and our limited understanding of Pokemon Go. Brad tries to wade into free speech and SJW talk and Brad reveals surprising new revelations on the future of antibacterials and a classic board game whose name differs depending on your continent. Enjoy!!2016-11-161h 18Two Brad For YouEpisode 3-Breaking Unions and Smashing AtomsNo doubt you were all waiting for Brad's reaction to the "Brexit" as his beloved island voted to isolate itself even further, and here it is. And as usual Brad also has his perspective and is willing to rant "aboot" anything. It's not all doom and gloom though as we find out some good news regarding the ozone over Antarctica, well good news if you're a penguin I guess, plus we talk the latest from those eggheads in Switzerland smashing atoms. What could they have possibly found that relates to gods and ghosts? Find out which Brad is willing to...2016-11-151h 13Two Brad For YouEpisode 2-Manta Rays, Cats and Spider GoatsEpisode 2 was recorded in a pre Brexit world. If only someone our future selves could have popped back to warn us. This one twists and turns though quickly leaving Brexit talk for greener pastures. Pastures filled with Nobel Laureate physicist cats, self conscious manta rays and spider goats. Plus you'll never guess which Brad is a cranky old man who cares not for Commander Chris Hadfield's zero-g guitar. All this and more in episode 2.2016-11-141h 07