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The Justin Hamilton PodcastPredator: Badlands and Favourite Books for 2025 with author Garth JonesAuthor Garth Jones returns to not only discuss Predator: Badlands but share his favourite books for 2025. You will be able to find the list of books at Hammo's Patreon and Substack pages if you'd like to read any of the novels suggested. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-191h 08The Justin Hamilton PodcastBugonia with author Garth JonesAuthor Garth Jones joins Hammo to discuss the new Yorgos Lanthimos movie Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. Warning: this is chock full of the spoilers. Also a little added House of Dynamite chat at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0756 minThe Justin Hamilton PodcastTron: Ares, A House of Dynamite with author Garth JonesHammo reviews A House of Dynamite before bringing author Garth Jones in to discuss Tron: Ares and how Hammo found a way to enjoy a film that was pretty meh. He also discusses a Marvel movie everyone told him to watch...and it left him pretty cold. Also a new game: which albums would make great movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-1648 minThe Justin Hamilton PodcastThe Surfer - Pass the Amyl with author Garth JonesAuthor Garth Jones returns with a new Pass the Amyl segment as he and Hammo dive deep into the madness of Nicholas Cage in The Surfer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-1548 min
Diary Of A SysAdminBuilding Better Reporting with Garth JonesGarth Jones shares his extensive journey in the IT field, starting from his early days running a BBS to becoming a pivotal figure in endpoint management with SMS. He discusses the evolution of IT roles, the importance of proactive management, and the challenges he faced while building Enhansoft. Garth also reflects on his experiences with blogging, writing books, and presenting at conferences, emphasizing the value of networking and community in the IT industry. He concludes with insightful advice for the next generation of IT professionals, encouraging continuous learning and passion for the field.Chapters00:00 Introduction to...
2025-08-251h 08The Justin Hamilton PodcastAuthor Garth Jones on Alien: Earth, AI, and future impactPass the Amyl author Garth Jones returns for a discussion about the new series Alien: Earth which slowly transforms into a discussion about the impact of AI, people using Chat GPT to make simple life choices, and the environmental impact it will have on future generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2057 min
The Classical Antiquity SidequestSidequest 23 - All Roads Lead to Rome with Rhiannon Garth Jones#rome #ancientrome #romanhistory #allroadsleadtorome #romanempire #classicalantiquity #antiquity #historyAs we all know, people spend a lot of time thinking about Rome. If you've ever wondered why that is, Dr. Rhiannon Garth Jones just published All Roads Lead to Rome, a book that attempts to answer and explain just why it is that so many of us think about Rome and why we've done it for so long. In addition to that, we cover a lot of topics including writing styles, an ongoing issue with historical cognitive dissonance when it comes to our understanding of Rome and some...
2025-08-041h 25
The BookshelfNew fiction from Gail Jones, S A Cosby and Seán HewittFiction from all over the world, crossing genres, borders and ideas in American crime writer S A Cosby's King of Ashes, a gripping tale of family, smoke, and fire; Irish writer Sean Hewitt’s Open, Heaven, a beautifully woven story about longing, escape and memory; and, first up, The Name of the Sister, the latest from acclaimed Australian literary novelist Gail Jones.BOOKS Gail Jones, The Name of the Sister, Text S A Cosby, King of Ashes, Headline Seán Hewitt, Open, Heaven, Jonathan Cape GUESTS Toby Schmitz...
2025-06-0554 min
Book Friends ForeverAll Roads Lead to Rome By Rhiannon Garth Jones, Read By Sarah Durham (Audiobook Excerpt)On sale May 20th, 2025
Rhiannon Garth-Jones explores Rome's enduring legacy through three core themes: religion, empire, and culture. Each chapter examines how Rome’s history, governance, and mythology have been reimagined throughout centuries, and how these interpretations continue to shape our modern world.
Rome is not merely a city—it’s an enduring idea, a symbol of identity, power, and legitimacy that has shaped the course of history for over 1,500 years. This book embarks on an exploration of how the concept of Rome has been invoked by emperors, modern governments, religious leaders, and even pop culture icons, all using it to ass...
2025-05-2004 minThe Justin Hamilton PodcastWake in Fright - Pass the Amyl with Garth JonesIt's time for a new Ozploitation movie as author Garth Jones and Hammo dig into the 1971 classic, "Wake in Fright". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-071h 11The Justin Hamilton PodcastThe Last Wave with author Garth JonesAuthor Garth Jones returns for a new Pass the Amyl edition as they discuss Peter Weir's "The Last Wave" from 1977. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1449 minThe Justin Hamilton PodcastDeadpool and Wolverine Review with Garth JonesHammo has finally returned to the MCU and discusses his weird experience of Deadpool and Wolverine with author Garth Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-301h 01The Justin Hamilton PodcastFuriosa - A Mad Max Saga discussion with author Garth JonesHammo is finally back in the studio with author Garth Jones to discuss Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0636 min
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth JonesDesmond Child, Livin' on a Prayer and Then SomeGrammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music's most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He's a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author. His credits appear on more than eighty Billboard Top 40 singles spanning six decades, including "Livin' On A Prayer," "You Give Love A Bad Name," "I Was Made For Lovin' You," "Dude Looks Like A Lady," "How Can We Be Lovers If We Can't Be Friends," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," "Livin' La Vida Loca," "The Cup Of Life," "Waking Up In Vegas," "Kings & Queens" and many more. His...
2023-09-2145 minThe Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - The RoverLast episode for season 7. Author Garth Jones talks to Hammo about the 2014 Australian classic, "The Rover". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1851 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - RazorbackIt's time for a brand new Pass the Amyl segment with author Garth Jones as he joins Hammo to discuss the 80s Aussie cult classic Razorback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-191h 05
The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective2007 #28 - Scotland 0-40 New Zealand (with Rhiannon Garth Jones)Pod regular Rhiannon Garth Jones returns to discuss Scotland playing something that is allegedly supposed to be "rugby". We talk languages, kit clashes and play another game of Nikki Walker World Cup.Thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones) for joining us once more. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-161h 59
Fearless Narratives17. Using Music & Meditation To Find Inner Peace ft. Emilia GarthFearless Narratives' host Courtlyn Jones (@courtlyn.jones) has an insightful conversation with Hawaiian singer-songwriter, Emilia Garth (@emilia_garth) about her love of music and how she uses it to heal the world.
Through her crystalline voice, Emilia Garth creates healing journeys weaving music and meditation.
She is an international performing and recording artist of Native Hawaiian descent and has songs available on all streaming platforms in Spanish, Gurmukhi, Portuguese, English, Hawaiian and Yoruba. Her music and messages unite cultures taking you on a journey across space and time.
Emilia is also the founder of Kan...
2023-06-1433 min
Constant WritersGarth Jones talks THE DARK HALFSeason 2 continues in fine form with free-spirited, punk rock Aussie hunk Garth Jones!Garth is the author of the Home Brewed Vampire Bullets books, owner of the awesome Pass the Amyl imprint, a talented writer and fiercely independent creator. We talk about all those things and more - including how he once worked for David Lee Roth of Van Halen too! And, of course, we talk Stephen King.Then, we go deeper on The Dark Half - Garth's King book of choice. We cover Garth's favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding...
2023-05-3156 min
THE LAST SHOW ON EARTHRebecca CaineThis is the podcast in which we ask a special guest the big, BIG question that nobody ever needed to ask. If there was a huge asteroid hurtling toward Earth threatening to destroy life as we know it and you could see one more show before you die, what would it be? It can be anything you want - a show you’ve seen before, one that you wish you’d seen, or something you’ve made up entirely. What would be YOUR Last Show on Earth?Our guest this episode is Rebecca Caine
2023-04-3058 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Sons of Steel and 2023 Oscars ThoughtsPass the Amyl, the Big Squid Ozploitation segment returns with author Garth Jones introducing Hammo to the 80's class Sons of Steel. At the start Hammo shares some thoughts on the 2023 Oscars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-141h 06
The Justin Hamilton PodcastFavourite Books 2022 with Garth JonesIt's the last in the "Favourites of 2022..." eps as author Garth Jones joins Hammo to discuss their favourite books and graphic novels from 2022. They then discuss their listener's favourite books they suggested at the start of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-021h 06
My Kind Of Weird‘Terror Nullius vs Werewolf By Night’ with Garth JonesGarth Jones takes us through Ozploitation, George RR Martin's Armageddon Rag + More. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-3045 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Stunt RockAuthor Garth Jones returns to look at the classic Aussie film, "Stunt Rock". It's a movie about stunts and rock. Stunt Rock! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2948 min
Totally Lit!Garth JonesJoin Ky as she chats with author Garth Jones on his novella Home Brewed, Vampire Bullets, Vol One.
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2022-10-3033 min
Hall of Songs1990: Madonna, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks and More Usher in the 1990s!Welcome to the 1990s, a decade of excess, exuberance (irrational, even), and extremely awesome songs. Hall of Songs is here to sort through it all, starting with our top-12 songs of 1990.Tim and Chris reveal their picks, including massive hits from massive hitmakers like Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Garth Brooks. Who else gets the Hall of Songs shine? Listen to find out, then vote for the best songs of them all at hallofsongs.com.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple...
2022-09-261h 40
Bubble Bath with Baph12- "Kyra thinks Garth Jones is a kangaroo expert"Garth Jones comes on the show to talk about anything other than Australian wildlife, but Kyra and Damien are basically children and keep asking about spiders, kangaroos, and his view of the state of America right now.
2022-09-211h 19
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Home Brewed Vampire BulletsAuthor Garth Jones is back with his Pass the Amyl segment. This week he joins Hammo to talk about his new novel, Home Brewed Vampire Bullets and shares some of the creative input that went into creating this work and also shares some of the music that accompanies the piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-201h 12
Podcast Archives : Dark Matter ZineGarth Jones storks strine with DMZToday’s guest, Garth Jones, hails from Mad Max Land. Garth is a stereotypical Australian: an irreverent larrikin from out in the sticks absolutely MARINATED in car and footy culture as well as Australiana of yore. He designed ads for phone sex lines, wrote for a church newspaper and drew a few comics for David Lee […]
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2022-09-1249 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Howling 3 The MarsupialsGarth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment Pass the Amyl and this week he joins Hammo to discuss Howling 3: The Marsupials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-211h 02
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Dogs in SpaceIt's a brand new edition of Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones as he joins Hammo to look back at the brilliant cult classic film "Dogs in Space" starring Michael Hutchence, Saskia Post and Nique Needles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-221h 25
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE146: Infusing the Research of Trailblazing Women of Color into the Psychology Curricula -- WPA 2022 Distinguished Symposium (Rihana Shiri Mason (Chair), Georgia State University)In this episode, Eric and Garth attended this Western Psychological Association 2022 distinguished symposium (recorded live) on April 29, 2022: "Infusing the Research of Trailblazing Women of Color into the Psychology Curricula." The participants were Rihana Mason (Georgia State University), Andrea Karkowski (Capital University), Leslie Cramblet Alvarez (University of Denver), Amanda ElBassiouny (Californian Lutheran University), Linda Jones (Belmont University), Seungyeon Lee (University of Arkansas at Monticello), and Michelle Ceynar (Pacific University). This research comes from a collaborative project for an edited book to be published by Taylor & Francis titled "Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color" (Editors: Jon Grahe...
2022-06-071h 23
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Don's PartyGarth Jones returns with his latest Pass the Amyl segment. This week Garth and Hammo are looking at the classic 70s Australian film "Don's Party". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-1158 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Road GamesAuthor Garth Jones returns with his Pass the Amyl segment. This time Hammo and Garth are looking back at the Ozploitation classic Road Games, starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-141h 00
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Wyrmwood ApocalypseGarth Jones returns with his Pass the Amyl segment as he and Hammo continue their deep dive into the Ozploitation film genre. This podcast sees them cover the 2022 release Wyrmwood Apocalypse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0959 min
TV Podcast IndustriesThe Boys Diabolical Podcast 1We're kicking off our mini episodes about the animated spin off of The Boys with Diabolical Episode 1 "I'm Your Pusher". There's no doubt this bloody and adult oriented Garth Ennis written episode is part of The Boys universe. The Boys Presents: Diabolical Episode 1 "I'm Your Pusher" Synopsis Animation Style: An homage to the original The Boys comics. Episode written by: Garth Ennis Episode directed by: Giancarlo Volpe Short Synopsis: The Supes have a drug problem and there’s only one man that can help wean them off their addiction pe...
2022-03-0417 minPsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE139: Valerie Jones Taylor: Interracial Relations Expert, Stereotyping/Prejudice Researcher, Innovative Educator, Undoing RacismIn this episode Garth interviewed Valerie Jones Taylor from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Valerie's research about stereotyping and prejudice -- specifically about interracial interactions and stereotyping -- is particularly relevant for today's classrooms and culture. She studies 'meta-stereotypes,' or the stereotypes a person believes someone will have about them -- and then due to anxiety, I may be motivated to disprove the stereotype. Her research and teaching intersect as she utilizes effective methods of fictional (comic strip) and virtual (VR) worlds in the laboratory and in her classes to test theories from social psychology intended to be i...
2022-03-021h 05
The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective1987 #11 - France 55-12 Romania (with Rhiannon Garth Jones)We finally invite Rhiannon Garth Jones back to the pod for a chaotic two hour spell. Forgetting France's first Rugby World Cup win, we talk about Wallace & Gromit, The Hoobs, Celine Dion and giraffes. We also critique Serge Blanco's warmup routine, and speak to an extra special guest.Thanks again to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-251h 55The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - FirebiteGarth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment "Pass the Amyl" and this time he's introducing Hammo to the world of "Firebite", a brand new TV show on AMC created by Warwick Thornton and Brendan Fletcher. It's all vampires in the outback hiding in the opal mines and it is everything you'd want it to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-251h 03The Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Dark AgeWriter and artist Garth Jones returns to the podcast with the latest instalment of his Ozploitation themed segment "Pass the Amyl". In today's episode Garth introduces Hammo to the movie "Dark Age" starring John Jarratt, Nikki Coghill, David Gulpilil, Ray Meagher, Max Phipps and Burnham Burnham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-2355 minThe Justin Hamilton PodcastPass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Wyrmwood: Road of the DeadAuthor Garth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment "Pass the Amyl". On this edition of the podcast they're covering the Aussie horror/comedy/thriller "Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead." Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, written by Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner and starring Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey and Leon Burchill, this is a perfect example of the modern day Ozploitation genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1958 min
BandwagonsGarth BrooksBríd and Fionnuala are joined by Virgin Media News reporter Paul Quinn and super fan and Annie Doyle Byrne to talk Garth Brooks seemingly imminent return to Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-051h 00
The Justin Hamilton PodcastMad Max Fury Road - Pass the Amyl with Garth JonesGarth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment Pass the Amyl where he not only concludes his look back at the adventures of Max Rockatansky in Mad Max Fury Road but also offers what might be the perfect way to update the legend of the Road Warrior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-0359 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastLoki Episode 1 and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome - Rove and Garth JonesHammo is joined by Rove McManus to dissect the first episode of the new Marvel TV series Loki. Garth Jones continues to dig into the world of the Ozploitation genre with his new segment, Pass the Amyl. This time they're looking at the oddity known as Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-151h 34
The Grasshopper looking at life in and from JamaicaGarth Rattray | Stop the gunman gestures-May 25, 2021This episode is also available as a blog post: https://jamaicapoliticaleconomy.wordpress.com/2021/05/25/garth-rattray-stop-the-gunman-gestures-may-25-2021/
2021-05-2604 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastAJ Lamarque and Garth Jones - Pass the AmylAJ Lamarque is one of the rising stars in the Sydney comedy scene and makes his Big Squid debut in this episode. Also Hammo's old pal Garth Jones launches his new segment Pass the Amyl where they'll explore the world of Ozploitation culture. This time they're looking at the original Mad Max movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-221h 35
The Wavetable PodcastThe Wavetable Ep.29 ft. Garth JonesThis episode has been a long time coming as I've received constant support from the Monsoon Season blog and am always looking to give back to those who support me. I'm joined by Garth, the owner of Monsoon Season, the EDM blog focused on rising talent!
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2021-01-2538 min
Explore More with ImrayThe East Coast Pilot with Garth Cooper and Dick HolnessThe East Coast Pilot has become the bible for cruising sailors for the waters between Great Yarmouth and Ramsgate covering as it does the many harbours, rivers and creeks in a clear and concise manner. This podcast features Ceri Hurford-Jones talking to the authors Garth Cooper and Dick Holness as they reveal some of the mysteries of sailing these shallow and shifting coastal waters. Both authors keep their boats on the East Coast and are life-long lovers of the area. They maintain that every time they cast off and take to the water, they learn something new, adding to...
2021-01-0732 min
Sales Team Rescue with Jeremy DeMerchantEnterprise and Government Sales with Garth JonesJoin Jeremy as he interviews Garth Jones. Garth is the chief architect of Enhansoft, a company that develops products and services to extend the value of System Center Configuration Manager or SCCM. Garth and his team help people get more out of their enterprise systems and easily take more inventory and get appropriate reporting and more effective reporting out of what they already have in place.
2020-09-0900 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffASK043 EDI_07 What should I know about starting to have classroom conversations on race and racism?In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Valerie Jones Taylor from Lehigh University. They cover how to have conversations around race in the classroom as well as the research on what factors are likely at play. Plus, Valerie offers a helpful metaphor to help you stay motivated to keep up the work.
2020-08-1126 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffSoTL002: Invisible Pioneers: Adding Forgotten Psychologists to Psychology Course Content with Leslie Cramblet Alvarez and Nikki JonesIn this SoTL PsychSessions episode, Anna Ropp interviews Leslie Cramblet Alvarez from the University of Denver and Nikki Jones from Colorado Mesa University about their content analysis of History of Psychology textbooks, including who is missing from these texts. Nikki and Leslie also give tips on how to incorporate these invisible pioneers into all psychology courses. A link to their journal article can be found at https://linktr.ee/sotlpsychsessions
2020-07-3025 min
Just a Couple of JerksEpisode 19 - Garth JonesIn this episode, Garth Jones, EM MVP, joins to chat about all things Canada. We talk about how to strike gold when doing presentations and how Ice Hockey matches are scored and the difference between NFL and CFL Football.
2020-07-291h 14
GradCast279 | Eating, Exercising and Extending Brain PlasticityOlivia Ghosh-Swaby is a PhD student in the neuroscience program conducting research with mice elucidating how poor diet reduces and exercising benefits the brain. Olivia excitedly informs hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Ariel Frame about her growing expertise in the field of brain plasticity and her newest research findings including treatment of mice with the drug metformin.
To find out more from Olivia, follow her on Twitter @ogoshhsw
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This episode was recorded on Tuesday, July 14th and was edited by Laura Muñoz Baena
2020-07-2028 min
Rugby Reloaded122. Rugby Union after the Pandemic, with Rhiannon Garth JonesOf all the football codes, rugby union has faced the most troubled times during the Coronvirus pandemic. Wage disputes, club v country clashes, and the splitting apart of the game in the Southern Hemisphere have thrown the game's long-time issues into sharp light. So, for an insight into the game's problems, this week's episode talks to rugby union analyst Rhiannon Garth Jones about where the sport stands today and where it is going.
For more on the history of rugby and the other football codes, take a look at www.rugbyreloaded.com (which also has show notes and links for...
2020-07-1332 min
The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective2011 #14 - Argentina 43-8 Romania (with Rhiannon Garth Jones)We are rejoined by RugbyPass writer Rhiannon Garth Jones to observe the Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino show, in which Argentina comprehensively beat Romania. Along the way we talk Pan's Labyrinth, Shakira and Sesame Street. May contain a guest appearance from Michael Caine.Thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us and persisting. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 13GradCast272 | Simulating Moon MaterialXiaochen Zhang is a Masters student in geology and planetary science. Xiaochen tells Nick Handfield-Jones and Ariel Frame about her research on artificial lunar regolith and why it is important to ensure it is as similar to true material from the Moon if we want to conduct experiments on Earth, which will facilitate humans inhabiting the Moon in the future. For more about Xiaochen, check out her personal YouTube channel Xiaochen to the Moon or follow her on Twitter @xchanggg and Instagram @xiaochentothemoon.
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2020-06-1728 minGradCastSpecial Episode: First-Person Science with Roger HudsonIn this episode, Roger Hudson chats about his ‘First-Person Science Communication’ project with hosts Yousuf Hasan and Nick Handfield-Jones. FPS Communications is a fast-growing podcast and YouTube channel whose aim is to improve science communication in a publicly accessible way. FPS does so by encouraging collaboration and conversations between scientists and the public. Authors of recently-published manuscripts join in and discuss their research. What makes FPS Communication effective in its outreach goal is the entertaining and detailed format: visual aids, animations, selected texts are shown in-sync with the discussion. This makes FPS helpful for communicating to the public complex idea...
2020-06-0200 minThe Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective2011 #4 - France 47-21 Japan (with Rhiannon Garth Jones)We're joined by RugbyPass writer Rhiannon Garth Jones as a Japan team who hadn't won a World Cup match in twenty years pushed eventual finalists France all the way. This episode definitely contains zero mentions of Chris Ashton or the wonders of Thai cinema.A huge thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us, and to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-101h 15GradCast261 | Creating Geo-Maps: Reducing Damages from EarthquakesChristopher Boucher, who is doing an MSc. in Geophysics at Western, elaborated on his research on building maps meant to help reduce damages from earthquakes. He was co-interviewed by Nicholas Hadfield-Jones and Yousuf Hasan. Chris is especially focusing on mapping specific areas of Vancouver that are need of geological clarity in terms of us understanding what areas are more hazardous in case of an earthquake. His focus uses non-invasive tools to study and model these grounds. His research has other broader benefits as well.
Produced by Gavin Tolometti
2020-03-3028 minGradCast258 | Spaghetti-Noodles and Nanopores: Motion of Long-Chained MoleculesNavid Afrasibian, an MSc. candidate at the Department of Applied Mathematics, shares his research on the motion of long-chained molecules with hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Yousuf Hasan. Navid compares the movement of the long-chained molecules that need to go through super-tiny pores called nanopores with a spaghetti-noodle on plate that needs to somehow move through a small hole at the center of the pate. In his studies and mathematical exploration, he has made observations that would benefit DNA sequencing scientists as well.
Hosts: Yousuf Hasan, Nicholas Handfield-Jones
Producer: Connor Chato
2020-03-1028 minGradCast257 | Peering Through the Clouds of TitanTitan is not only the largest of Saturn's moons, but conditions on its surface are also remarkably similar to those on early Earth. Unfortunately, Titan is covered in thick clouds, which limits our ability to observe this peculiar satellite. So what's an astronomer to do? Jahnavi Shah, a master's student in geophysics and planetary science, is taking advantage of the similarities between our planet and Saturn's moon by using radar data from impact caters on Earth as an analogue for those on Titan. This week, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Yimin Chen probe some of the mysteries of Titan and learn...
2020-03-0328 min
TV Podcast Industries2019 Recap and 2020 Preview from TV Podcast IndustriesWelcome back fellow Gothamites, Defenders, Angels and Demons, Boys and Girls and fellow Watchers. We're taking a look back at all the shows we discussed last year and give a sneak peak at the new shows we're covering in next year. Join us for our 2019 Recap and 2020 preview podcast.
All the shows we discussed in 2019 and one of the shows we'll be discussing in 2020.
1. Gotham: Season Five (Fox TV US)
After five years and one hundred episodes our first ever show came to an end on Fox in 2019. We discussed the show for almost 150 episodes on Gotham TV podcast. Even...
2020-01-091h 50GradCastREBROADCAST 212 | - . .-.. . –. .-. .- .–. …. TelegraphsYou may know them from Westerns, spy flicks, or film noir. But did you know that there is a rich history of telegraphs? Ever wonder about telegraphy, the art of using telegraph? And what about the people who used it? This week, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Roger Hudson interview Michael Feagan, who tells us about telegraph culture in Canada during the 1800s. He tells us about the unique characteristics of Canadian telegraphy and about the difficulties faced by telegraphers at the time. Plus, don’t miss a live demonstration of morse code!
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2020-01-0728 min
GradCast246 | The Graveyard of Scientific TheoriesYousuf Hasan, PhD student at Rotman Institute of Philosophy, tells hosts Ariel Frame and Gavin Tolometti about his research on 20th century history of science and mathematics. Yousuf discusses how scientists need think about current best theories given how many past theories have gone from being considered the best to completely falsified. In addition, Yousuf explains how empiricists explain mathematical knowledge. To find out more about Yousuf, go to the Rotman UWO website.
Produced by Nick Handfield-Jones
2019-12-0527 minGradCast242 | On the Origin of Viral GenesGiven that viruses have a profound impact on every living organism, understanding how viruses evolve is crucial to understanding life itself. In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Nick Handfield Jones interview PhD student Laura Muñoz from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Laura introduces us to the world of virus genomes, bioinformatics and how her passion for evolution and virus diversity brought her to Canada.
Produced by Ariel Frame
2019-11-1328 minGradCast241 | Sonic the HedgehogOn this week's GradCast, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Nikol Posnov interview Danielle Spice about her research into sonic hedgehog. And no, we're not talking about the video game. Sonic hedgehog is a protein involved in growth, and Danielle tells us about how she uses a cutting edge technology CRISPR to investigate how it works. We also delve deep into the best flavour of Crisper chips. To get in contact with Danielle, find her on twitter @spicedanielle
Produced by Gregory Robinson
2019-11-0728 minGradCast235 | The Power of Working Together (Part 2)Have you ever wondered what undetected forces help influence whether you'll be hired or not? This week, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Chantal Lemire interview Natasha Ouslis about her research on organizational psychology. This is the second of a two-part episode. In the first episode, we focused on the nature of teams. This time, Natasha discussed the secrets of the hiring process and what you can do to increase your chances of landing that job!
Check out part 1 here: 180 | The Power of Working Together (Part 1)
If you'd like to contact Natasha, you can contact her on Tw...
2019-10-0128 minGradCast234 | Cataloging Without PlatoHosts Gavin Tolometti and Monica Molinaro talk with PhD student Alex Mayhew in the Library Catalogue Science studies department in the Faculty for Information and Media Studies. Alex wants to design a new library catalogue system for the public that does not have a Platonic view of literature, media and information. He wants to be able to semantically link information and allow readers to understand the connection between texts.
If you would like to get ahold of Alex, email him at amayhew@uwo.ca
Produced by Nick Handfield-Jones
2019-09-1827 minGradCastSpecial Episode: GradCast on Tour Gordon Research Conference - Cannabinoids in the Brain with Andrew RoebuckThis week, hosts Roger Hudson and Nicholas Handfield Jones interview PhD Candidate Andrew Roebuck from the University of Saskatchewan via Skype for another #GradCastOnTour episode!
Roger and Andrew recently attended the Gordon Research Conference in Spain for Cannabinoids in the Central Nervous System where they had a chance to discuss all things cannabis-related. Andrew is using cutting edge neuroscience tools to explore aspects of the endocannabinoid system using compounds known as 'Positive Allosteric Modulators' (PAMs) that bind to the Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor (CB1R) in the brain under the supervision of Dr. John Howland. Unlike THC, which...
2019-09-0435 minGradCast227 | A Different Kind of PessimismThe world is a crappy place. That is, according to Arthur Schopenhauer. On this week’s Gradcast, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Connor Chato interview Ignacio Moya, who tells us about this famous German philosopher’s arguments for philosophical pessimism. We talk about why Schopenhauer thought the world is this way and what he proposed to do about that. Plus, we ask Ignacio what his own thoughts are about philosophical pessimism. To get in contact with Ignacio, message him on Twitter @ignaciomoyaa
Hosts: Nick Handfield-Jones & Connor Chato
Produced by Connor Chato
2019-07-3028 min
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesJessica Jones 313 Review The Finale "A.K.A. Everything" by Defenders TV PodcastIn our final episode we finish our four year coverage of Marvel's Netflix show with our Jessica Jones Finale Review of "A.K.A. Everything" the final episode of season 3. It's been a long road but the final Defender goes out on a high and we chat all about it in our spoiler-filled discussion
Jessica Jones makes a big decision as we get to the finale of the Marvel Netflix shows.
Jessica Jones Finale Review of 313 "A.K.A. Everything" Spoiler Filled Synopsis
Story by: Melissa Rosenberg and Nancy Won
Screenplay by: Melissa Rosenberg with Lisa Randolph
Directed By: Neasa...
2019-07-241h 43
Defenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastJessica Jones 313 Review The Finale "A.K.A. Everything" by Defenders TV PodcastIn our final episode we finish our four year coverage of Marvel's Netflix show with our Jessica Jones Finale Review of "A.K.A. Everything" the final episode of season 3. It's been a long road but the final Defender goes out on a high and we chat all about it in our spoiler-filled discussion
Jessica Jones makes a big decision as we get to the finale of the Marvel Netflix shows.
Jessica Jones Finale Review of 313 "A.K.A. Everything" Spoiler Filled Synopsis
Story by: Melissa Rosenberg and Nancy Won
Screenplay by: Melissa Rosenberg with Lisa Randolph
Directed By: Neasa...
2019-07-241h 43GradCast217 | The Vine that Ate the SouthEver heard of the kudzu? Depending on where you're from, you might have a different idea of this dubious plant. Introduced as a way to nourish Southern US soil, it quickly spread throughout much of the eastern coast. Now, it is everywhere from Georgia to New York State. On today's episode, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Roger Hudson interview Master's student Kenny Reilly about the kudzu vine. He tells them about how views toward immigrants and how old Civil War tensions has bred fierce controversy over how the kudzu is viewed in modern times.
Get in contact with K...
2019-05-1527 minGradCast213 | Behind the Scenes Experience of Health Care Providers in Pediatric OncologyWe’re welcoming our newest host and GradCast Committee member, Monica Molinaro! Monica is a PhD Candidate in the Health Promotion stream of the Health and Rehabilitation Sciences graduate program, and a qualitative health researcher. In this episode, hosts Roger Hudson and Gavin Tolometti talk with Monica about the use of narrative methodology to understand the experiences of health care providers caring for children with cancer. Monica discusses how storying experience often highlights more than just the story itself, how long it takes to transcribe an interview, and her experiences throughout her time in graduate school! If you'd like to...
2019-04-2628 minGradCast212 | - . .-.. . --. .-. .- .--. …. TelegraphsYou may know them from Westerns, spy flicks, or film noir. But did you know that there is a rich history of telegraphs? Ever wonder about telegraphy, the art of using telegraph? And what about the people who used it? This week, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Roger Hudson interview Michael Feagan, who tells us about telegraph culture in Canada during the 1800s. He tells us about the unique characteristics of Canadian telegraphy and about the difficulties faced by telegraphers at the time. Plus, don’t miss a live demonstration of morse code!
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2019-04-2428 minGradCast206 | To Bee or Not to BeeThis week, GradCast continues its interview with students studying eusocial insects, this time exploring the incredible social structures of honeybees. Hosts Roger Hudson and Nick Handfield-Jones interview Anthony Gallo, from the Department of Biology, about his research into honeybee genetics. Specifically, he wonders how genes make certain types of bees have ovaries, and some not. Don't miss this episode: you won't Bee-lieve what you hear!
To know more about Anthony's research, you can follow him on Instagram @anthonygallo1424 or email him at agallo9@uwo.ca
Hosts: Nick Handfield-Jones & Roger Hudson
Produced b...
2019-03-1929 minGradCast204 | Modeling Eusocial Genes MathematicallyConsider ants. Only the queen ant reproduces and passes on her genetic sequences. The worker ants do not. This creates a great paradox of evolution: if the worker ants don't pass on their genes, then how do they keep popping up? This week, hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Connor Chato interview Vonica Flear, from the Department of Biology, who is working on a mathematical model to solve this puzzling problem. She tells us about why she's interested in eusocial animals like ants and wasps and how she uses math to model them. Plus, hear about some of the pioneers in th...
2019-03-0628 minGradCast202 | The Rock SuperstarHosts Gregory Robinson and Gavin Tolometti talk with PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, Rebecca Doyle about lake sediments and how their isotopic chemistry provides us a glance on how the lake climate has changed for the last 1000 years. For more info, check out Rebecca's blog https://lakenerd.com/ or twitter account @lake_nerd.
Hosts: Gregory Robinson & Gavin Tolometti
Produced by Nick Handfield-Jones
2019-02-2027 min
Varieties of Religious Experience by JAMES, WilliaAustralian pilgrim and blogger Garth Jones talks about learning to love your own company.Garth has walked the Camino twice and he surprised himself by how extroverted he was. He started listening, rather than ignoring, the voice in his head. This is a transformation via the slow tourism of the Camino de Santiago. Wait for the story about his Mum!! **I have also established a Patreon page if you are interested in sponsoring me. Patreon.com/danmullins or danmullinsmusic.com Thanks for your continued support. dm
2019-02-0540 minVarieties of Religious Experience by JAMES, WilliaAustralian pilgrim and blogger Garth Jones talks about learning to love your own company.Garth has walked the Camino twice and he surprised himself by how extroverted he was. He started listening, rather than ignoring, the voice in his head. This is a transformation via the slow tourism of the Camino de Santiago. Wait for the story about his Mum!! **I have also established a Patreon page if you are interested in sponsoring me. Patreon.com/danmullins or danmullinsmusic.com Thanks for your continued support. dm
2019-02-0540 min
My Camino - the podcastAustralian pilgrim and blogger Garth Jones talks about learning to love your own company.Garth has walked the Camino twice and he surprised himself by how extroverted he was. He started listening, rather than ignoring, the voice in his head. This is a transformation via the slow tourism of the Camino de Santiago. Wait for the story about his Mum!! **I have also established a Patreon page if you are interested in sponsoring me. Patreon.com/danmullins or danmullinsmusic.com Thanks for your continued support. dm
2019-02-0540 minGradCast198 | The Space Magnets Don't LieIn the depths of space, there are regions where stars don't form, despite all evidence that they should. This week, our guest Gianfranco Bino, from the Department of Applied Math, tells about how scientists are measuring magnetism in the surrounding area to figure out why the stars aren't being born. Join hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Connor Chato as they also ask Gianfranco about the intersection between math and outer space, his experiences in grad school, and what he wants to do once he graduates. To get in contact with Gianfranco, check out his instagram @gvb24
Hosts: Connor C...
2019-01-2329 minGradCast197 | The Master of ModellingBridge the gap between math and biology with Nickolas Goncharenko. This week hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Connor Chato interview Nickolas, from the Department of Applied Math, about his intriguing research on modelling the interaction between the mosquito's immune system, malaria (Plasmodium sp.), and genetically modified bacterium (Serratio sp. AS1) that could decrease the spread of disease. We also learn about differential equations, and the behaviour of spaghetti sticking out of a tomato. Plus, Nickolas shares his personal tips to become a better scientific communicator. To learn more, email Nickolas here: ngonchar@uwo.ca.
Hosts: Connor Chato & Nick Ha...
2019-01-1627 minGradCast194 | Caffeine or no caffeine…On this week’s show, Joyla Furlano and Gregory Robinson interview Anisa Morava, a 2nd year Master’s student in the psychological stream of Kinesiology. Anisa is exploring how acute aerobic exercise and caffeine intake may improve memory in caffeine and non-caffeine consumers. Look out all… this may be the place to find your graduate survival kit! To learn more about Anisa’s research, e-mail her at amorava@uwo.ca.
Hosts: Joyla Furlano and Gregory Robinson
Produced by Nicholas Handfield-Jones
*Abstract call-out*: If you are a graduate student at Western and...
2018-12-1927 minGradCast189 | The Mental Health MaverickLet's go behind the scenes of the Society or Graduate Students (SOGS) as Madison Bettle tells us about her time as former VPSS. On this week's episode, hosts Chantal Lemire and Nick Handfield-Jones explore Madison's tenure as Vice President - Student Services of SOGS. Madison tells us about the strides she made in representing Western graduate students. Specifically, she explains that including grad students in mental health programs was a great accomplishment, but that more work needs to be done. Finally, hear her tips on how grad students can take care of their mental health and what kind of...
2018-11-1428 minGradCast188 | Enter the MatrixLet's enter the Matrix with Ethan Jackson as he explains his work on machine learning algorithms. This week hosts Yimin Chen and Nick Handfield-Jones dive into Ethan's fascinating research on artificial intelligence and how machine learning algorithms can solve complex problems in the information age. Self-driving cars, big data, and the iPhone face recognition app; all this will be discussed, and more. Plus, listen as Ethan tells us about his new project, where he trains a computer to play Ms. Pac-Man against itself! To learn more, find Ethan here.
Hosted by: Yimin Chen and Nick Handfield-Jones
2018-11-0728 minGradCast185 | Walking the PlankLet's all walk the plank with Abdullah Al-Jaja as he shares his research with us. This week hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Gavin Tolometti learn about Abdullah's journey immigrating to Canada from Lebanon and is now investigating dopaminergic signaling and anxiety in Parkinson's disease, which involves patients walking on a small plank to induce stress. All the while, Abdullah walks his own plank every day balancing the rigor of graduate studies at Western and the devotion of being a father. To learn more about his research, go to www.jessicagrahn.com or www.pennymacdonald.net.
Hosted by: Nick Ha...
2018-10-1928 minGradCast183 | Cat Got Your Tongue?Cat Boucher is an MSc Neuroscience student working in Dr. Stephen Lomber's lab. Cat tells Ariel Frame and Nick Handfield-Jones about her work studying deafness and hearing in the brain. Her research is looking to show how some brain regions may be involved in processing visual and auditory input. Various treatments for deafness were also discussed. To find out more you can tweet her @catcortex or find her on Instagram @skepticat
To learn more about the illusions discussed here, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-lN8vWm3m0
Hosted by: Ariel Frame & Nick Handfield-Jones
Produced by...
2018-10-0329 minGradCast182 | Everybody Wants to Be a Macho, Macho ManWhat does it mean to be a man? Do the movies that we watch influence the ways in which we understand masculinity? Ryan Schroeder, MA student in Media Studies, think so. This week, hosts Yimin Chen and Greg Robinson learn about how the presentation of male protagonists in films has changed, and perhaps softened, over the years––from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Ryan Gosling.
Hosted by: Yimin Chen & Greg Robinson
Produced by: Nick Handfield-Jones
2018-09-2627 min
GradCast180 | The Power of Working Together (Part 1)Hosts Nick and Chantal speak with Natasha Ouslis about recent research progress from her Masters Thesis in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with special emphasis on the nature of teamwork and very prominent ways these concepts play out in our daily lives.
Hosted by: Nick Handfield-Jones & Chantal Lemire
Produced by: Roger Hudson
2018-09-1228 minGradCast179 | BeetlemaniaTaniya Nagpal and Nick Handfield-Jones talk to Kurtis Turnbull about his recent research trip to New Zealand and the beetles he studied there.
Hosted by: Nick Handfield-Jones & Taniya Nagpal
Produce by: Chantal Lemire
2018-09-0625 minGradCast178 | Calculated DisorderNick Handfield-Jones and Nav Mohan interview Cecilia Chavez Garcia about her computational work with intrinsically disordered proteins and how these proteins may impact disease. Cecilia is doing her PhD with Dr. Mikko Karttunen. To read more about her work you can check out their website http://www.softsimu.net/people.shtml.
Hosted by: Nick Handfield-Jones & Navaneeth Mohan
Produced by: Ariel Frame
2018-09-0527 minGradCast175 | A Private View of Public AdministrationElmond Bandauko speaks with Viki Tellios and Nicholas Handfield-Jones about the current state of public administration efforts in Canada, with unique insights regarding municipal policies, particularly in London, Ontario.
Hosted by: Nicholas Handfield-Jones & Viki Tellios
Produced by: Roger Hudson
2018-08-1524 minGradCast173 | Hockey Night in CanadaHosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Roger Hudson interview Bipin Dhillon from the Masters in Public Administration program about his research on the benefits of arenas and sports teams for the revitalization of city spaces and the creation of civic identity.
Hosted by: Nick Handfield-Jones & Roger Hudson
Produced by: Chantal Lemire
2018-08-0222 minGradCast171 | Keeping fit and having fun into old ageYou may have heard that "exercise is the best medicine" - neuroscientist Joyla Furlano is working to see if that might be true. On this episode of GradCast, Nick and Yimin learn about the neurological link between diabetes and Alzheimer's in older adults and how regular exercise might be a promising preventative treatment for dementia.
Hosted by: Yimin Chen & Nick Handfield-Jones
Produced by: Arial Frame
2018-07-1627 minGradCast170 | The Blackhole of the BrainHosts Chantal Lemire and Susan Anthony interview the newest member of GradCast, Nicholas Handfield-Jones about his research on Parkinsons.
Hosted by: Susan Anthony & Chantal Lemire
Produced by: Viki Tellios
2018-07-0627 min
TV Good Sleep BadTV Good Sleep Bad #24 - Danger 7 / Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceCult Nostalgia is the theme of the day when Elwood and Lackey look back at two shows which embrace thier love for the cult while pushing it that bit further with fantastically weird results as they look at "Garth Marenghi's Darkplace" and the Australian underground hit "Danger 7".
It's an episode packed with Nazi Dino soldiers, demonic possession, spontanious gun fights and questionable acting!
If that wasn't enough we also take a look at Mumblecore, Lena Dunham, Xenial Directors and fringe 90's comedy plus much more.
2018-02-091h 26
Killer SerialsKiller Serials: Preacher, PilotTony Jones and Ryan Parker kick off their discussion of a new Killer Serial, AMC's Preacher, an adaptation of the cult classic comic series by Garth Ennis. In this episode, they talk about different narrative trajectories, the establishment of the three main characters, violence, and the prophetic nature of the comic books regarding the status of religion in America.
2016-05-3100 min
Giant Geek vs. Mega n00bThis Week: Sabriel by Garth NixLast week in this space, we listed all the ways to find our movie of choice, Pacific Rim, online. This week, the job is a bit easier: We're reading a book!I know, I'm as shocked as you.Emily had to explain to me how all this worked, but if I understand it right: You can go to a physical store out in the real world to pick up a copy of Sabriel, which was written by Garth Nix and first published in 1995. This is the first book in a tetralogy (that's like a trilogy...
2015-03-1003 min
RunAs RadioGarth Jones Updates Us On System Center Configuration Manager!Richard and Greg talk to Garth Jones about SMS 2003 and its new version, System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Configuration Manager takes over where SMS left off, handling software distribution, updates, asset management, even working with Windows Deployment Services to do bare metal installations!
2008-04-2333 min