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The Science PawdcastPet Chat October 19th: Bernoulli's Antics, New Cats and Thanksgiving SurprisesSend us a textPet Chat is a live show that runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern for 1 hour. It bring together audiences on Twitter (X), Instagram, and Facebook.Bernoulli finally mastered the art of the figure eight, and what better way to celebrate than with a nibble on his own report card? From Beaker's persistent eyelid bump that's kept us all guessing since Comic-Con, to Kris's photo diary capturing Bernoulli's adorable journey from mischievous puppy to dignified adult, there's never a dull moment with our furry friends around.Ever found a new f...2024-10-2337 minThe Science PawdcastSeason 6 Episode 28: Quantum Computing, Cat Blood Types, and DNA Keepsake JewelrySend us a textWhat if quantum mechanics could revolutionize the way we compute? In this episode, we break down the seemingly "spooky" principles of quantum computing, exploring concepts like qubits, superposition, and entanglement. Kris and I make these complex ideas more approachable, showing how quantum computers can perform multiple calculations simultaneously and solve problems that stump classical computers. We also touch upon exciting applications like cryptography, aiming to demystify this cutting-edge technology for our listeners.Switching gears, we enter the intriguing world of cat blood types and transfusions, inspired by Bunsen's recent medical journey...2024-09-141h 08The Science PawdcastSeason 6 Episode 25: Heat and Drugs, Cats vs Dogs, and the Science of Epigenetics with Melanie LemaireSend us a textHave you ever wondered how medications interact with summer heat, or why dog owners might be more resilient than cat owners? Join us as we uncover these mysteries and more in an episode bursting with heartfelt stories, scientific insights, and thought-provoking discussions. We kick things off by thanking our wonderful listeners for their support during Bunsen's emergency surgery. As the mercury rises, we unpack recent studies on the risks certain medications pose during hot summer days and share vital tips on managing them safely. Kris celebrates her...2024-08-221h 15The Science PawdcastPet Chat August 10th: Pet Adventures, Mishaps and Heartwarming TalesSend us a textEver had one of those days where everything goes hilariously awry? Join us on Pet Chat as Kris recounts an eventful outing to the puppy play area with Bernoulli, where unexpected warm weather and a wardrobe mishap led to some laugh-out-loud moments. Kris braved the chaos solo while Jason battled a migraine, and despite the challenges, Bernoulli had a fantastic time, even taking an unplanned dip in the water. It's a heartwarming tale of perseverance and community spirit that pet lovers won't want to miss.Imagine embarking...2024-08-1350 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat June 14th: Bernoulli's Adventures in Pet School and BeyondSend us a textEver wondered what a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy in a lion costume looks like? Brace yourself for some belly laughs as we recount the comedic chaos of taking our boisterous Bernoulli to puppy school solo while Kris was off chaperoning a parade. From his hilarious attempts at cornering to the sky-object desensitization class filled with hats, kites, and bubbles, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. And yes, we even managed a mini fashion show with lion costumes!...2024-06-1749 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat June 9th: Puppy Adventures, Four-Year Anniversary, and Life UpdatesSend us a text Bernoulli, our latest furry addition, who has already stolen our hearts and brought endless joy and mischief into our lives. This episode of Pet Chat is packed with heartwarming stories from Bernoulli's first week with us, including his escapades at puppy school and his budding friendship with another pup named Milo. We also share some charming moments of his interactions with our cat, Ginger, and the nostalgic comfort he brings, reminding us of our beloved late dog, Kahlan.Our episode continues with an exciting life update from D...2024-06-1034 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat May 25th: Breaking News A NEW PUPPYSend us a textA sleepy puppy choose Kris and our world is turned upside down.This podcast is a whirlwind of emotion, starting with the joyous excitement of bringing Bernoulli home in a week, right through to the heart-stopping concern for Bunsen's health. Don't worry, he's ok!We're bringing you the raw, unfiltered reality of pet parenting – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From the touching to the hilarious, our conversations weave through a tapestry of personal stories, community engagement, and reflections on holiday traditions, reminding us why our...2024-05-271h 03The Science PawdcastSeason 6 Episode 12: Diamonds, Dogs Decrease Dread, and Author Michelle WaitzmanSend us a textKris and I uncover the secrets of lab-grown diamonds, embracing the science that sculpts these lustrous marvels. We'll even delve into the high-stakes world of diamond selection, sharing a tale from my own quest for the perfect engagement ring. But the sparkle doesn't stop with gemstones; we're beyond thrilled to welcome Michelle Waitzman to our show. Her insights on the therapeutic wonder of dogs, and her book "Be as Happy as Your Dog," promise to shed light on how our furry friends can teach us to cherish...2024-05-031h 02The Science PawdcastSeason 6 Episode 8: Eclipses, Growls, and Genetic Puzzles with Dr. Agus DeGanzoSend us a text As Kris and I gear up to witness our very first total solar eclipse, we're bringing you all the stunning science that this rare event has to offer. Embrace the darkness with us for an extended four and a half minutes of groundbreaking research and chuckle along with eclipse-themed jokes to keep things light. Plus, we're sinking our teeth into a study on dog growls, deciphering what our canine pals are really trying to tell us with their vocal repertoire.Delving into dreams of prehistoric proportions, Dr. Augusta Gonzo j...2024-03-2253 minThe Science PawdcastFebruary 2024 Science Round Up: From Micro-Vertebrates to Moon LandersSend us a textPrepare to embark on a scientific odyssey with us, your hosts Jason and Kris Zakowski, along with Bunsen and Beaker, the Science Dogs, guiding you through a universe of discoveries that span from earth-shattering medical innovations to the far reaches of outer space. This episode promises to test your grey matter with a live interactive Kahoot game, where we uncover the smallest vertebrates and touch on the unexpected benefits of weight loss drugs. Buckle up for tales of lunar landings gone awry, as we recount the Odysseus Moon Lander...2024-02-2846 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat February 18th: Bunsen and Beaker in the Big City and other Tales!Send us a textWelcome to another heartwarming adventure with the Zackowski clan, where pets are not just animals, but family, teachers, and comedians rolled into one! This episode is brimming with tales from the Calgary Teachers Convention, where our science dogs Bunsen and Beaker stole the show, to the hilarity of a service dog Easter egg hunt that showcased just how much fun our canine companions can be.Valentine's Day might have come and gone, but the love stories we share here are timeless, featuring a viral video that swept our community o...2024-02-191h 00The Science PawdcastJanuary 6th Pet Chat: Tales from the Tank to the Home OfficeSend us a textWhen our turtle Carl decided that sharing his tank was more drama than a reality TV show, we knew we had to get personal with our pet tales on this week's Pet Chat. This episode traverses the quirky world of our pets, from Bunsen the dog's elbow bump saga to the turtles' territorial disputes. Prepare to be charmed by anecdotes like Ginger the cat's unexpected vet visit prowess and laugh along with Kris' chilly escapades in the great outdoors – because family life with our furry and shelled companions is nothing short of...2024-01-071h 21The Science PawdcastPet Chat Dec 16 Festive Follies, and Furry Foe Fixes: Year-End Reflections with Jason and Kris!Send us a textRemember those pet misadventures that had you running around the house? We're no strangers to them either! Join us, Jason and Kris, as we share amusing anecdotes of Bunsen's snow frolics, Ginger's vet visits, and even Trixie's first Christmas escapades. We'll also be addressing some tricky issues like cat urination and defecation problems and discuss non-toxic solutions that could potentially save your favorite rug.Ever felt the holiday warmth amplified by your pets' antics? We dive right into that feeling, reminiscing about holiday traditions, along with our listeners' stories. W...2023-12-191h 21The Science PawdcastAugust 2023 Science Bites: Decoding Cosmic Riddles, Glowing Frogs, and BeaversSend us a textOnce a month we will be doing a special podcast episode called Science Bites!It's a short program where Kris and I have some fun banter back and forth while we cover 5-6 of the most wholesome and fun science studies of that month.We hope you enjoy Science Bites!Show Notes:Have you ever wondered how the universe communicates its secrets? Prepare to be tantalized by cosmic riddles as we decode the mysteries of black holes and gravitational waves. This week, we're setting our sights...2023-08-2332 minThe Science PawdcastPetChat July 29th: Laughter, Learning, and Love: Exploring the World of Pets with Pet ChatSend us a textReady for a hearty mix of laughter, compassion, and knowledge? This episode of Pet Chat is just the ticket! We kick off with a game centered around my (Jason's) adorable dogs - Bunsen and Beaker, and then take you on a journey through the world of pets. Alongside, we extend the conversation to include our listeners' stories and answer their questions. There's also a surprising revelation as to why there was a recent dip in our content.From there, we navigate the waters of climate change, focusing on the...2023-07-301h 26The Science PawdcastPet Chat July 8th: Squirrel Wars, Pet Adventures and Cat PillsSend us a textHow do you outsmart a vegetable-stealing squirrel? We kick things off with a head-to-head Kahoot battle and navigate into an interstellar journey with our favorite canine heroes from Texts from Bunsen. We also touch upon an intriguing study about dolphins and their unique communication methods. The journey gets funnier as we share about Adam's adventure at the Calgary Stampede and a surprising fact about cat brains that will leave you awe-struck!We then shift gears to talk about the tricky English language and accents, sparked by a recent spelling...2023-07-0959 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat June 3rd: Vegan Dogs, Marching Show Bands, and Furry Friend Antics!Send us a textIn our opening game join us as we explore recent studies on vegan diets for dogs that left us delightfully shocked, and discuss a groundbreaking peanut allergy treatment that's making waves in the medical world. All this, plus a hilarious message from the government of Canada that you simply can't miss!We're not just about the science - we're about the pets too! Get ready to hear about our adventures walking Bunsen and Beaker, and the mysterious case of the disappearing mosquitoes during our walks. Plus, we'll chat about the upcoming M...2023-06-0458 minThe Science PawdcastScichat: Uncovering the Majestic World of Moose and Beyond with Wildlife Author Jason BittelSend us a textGet ready for a wildly entertaining episode as we chat with wildlife author and animal expert Jason Bittel. We kick off the conversation with a fun game of moose facts, uncovering surprising truths about these majestic creatures like their impressive swimming abilities and their incredible speed at just five days old. You won't believe how much there is to learn about these fascinating animals!Join us as we explore Jason's writing journey, including his work as a science educator, and his unforgettable experiences in Belize. Discover how his childhood reading habits...2023-05-311h 05The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 14: DNA From Air, Dog Memory and Hanna Marie on Red DeerSend us a textAgain, thank you for the thoughts about our province and the wild fires. Our family is safe, yet we know many other families are displaced.On The Science Pawdcast this week we have to talk to about the ground breaking research that found DNA could be pulled directly from the air! WHAT?In Pet Science we look at dog memory and Jason talks about how he doesn't have memories from his young life because of a head injury.Our guest in "Ask an Expert" is Hanna Marie, mo...2023-05-191h 04The Science PawdcastPet Chat May 13th: Kris is Banned From Pictionary and Cross-Country Dog Rescue!Send us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, Linkedin Audio, and The Paw Pack.On this week's live show we chat about how Kris is ultra-competitive and we got banned from playing Pictionary against my family. There is a great community sharing about peoples dogs and cats and we have a great story about a cross-country drive for a dog rescue!It's a great replay!Bunsen and Beaker Links:2023-05-151h 26The Science PawdcastScichat: Science Roundup of Early 2023!Send us a textThis is a recording of our live audio show Scichat which runs Tuesday evening at 9PM Eastern.In this live show Jason and Kris break down the coolest science stories from the first quarter of 2023, with some amazing audience participation! Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for o...2023-05-131h 21The Science PawdcastPet Chat May 6th: HELLO, Bunsen's Birthday and a New Puppy For Paula!Send us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, Linkedin Audio, and The Paw Pack.On this week's live show we chat about how Kris had a fun and awkward meeting with Dave Foley of The Kids in The Hall at Comic Con, how Beaker loves swimming, and the community had some really powerful and heart-warming stories.It's a great replay!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and B...2023-05-071h 22The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 12: Ancient DNA, Aggressive Dogs, and Dr. Jonathan KolbySend us a textThis week on The Science Pawdcast we look at a very cool science story about a method to extract DNA from ancient artifacts! In Pet Science Jason reports back about going down the rabbit hole of research that looked at the human personality traits in those who suggest they would prefer "aggressive dogs."Our guest in Ask an Expert is Dr. Jonathan Kolby and he chats with us about the wildlife trade and, frogs and different disease putting some of them at risk.Adam rounds out the show with t...2023-05-051h 02The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 11: Rock on, Pets during Lockdown, and Dr. Paul Tesar on The Brain!Send us a textThis week's show has a sleep deprived Jason breaking down a wild development from the JWST about Rocky Planets. In Pet Science you'll hate the study we talk about. It finds that pets really didn't help with stress and loneliness. BOO. Whatever science. Our guest in Ask an Expert is Dr. Paul Tesar who simply BLEW us away with his research into specialized brains cells called Glial Cells. It's so cool!Adam's back with our family section!We hope you enjoy the show!Dr. Paul Tesar's Links:Twitte...2023-04-281h 03The Science PawdcastPet Chat April 1: Bunsen's Injury, Dog Show Stories and Jason fails at Instagram LiveSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week is yet again another heartfelt, zany and fun Pet Chat recording. Kris and Jason talk about Bunsen's injury. Kris and Jason took a trip to the local dog show and met the amazing Marla - the mom of Kuno from Twitter! Marla speaks about how proud she is of her amazing dogs! The community chimed in with Pet Stories and updates. It wa...2023-04-121h 20The Science PawdcastPet Chat March 25th: Kris is Embarrassed About Her Fishy JacketSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week is yet again another heartfelt, zany and fun Pet Chat recording. Kris and Jason talk about Beaker eating all of our pockets. A funny story about Kris' jacket reeking like fish occurred at this point. The community chimed in with Pet Stories and updates. It was a great show!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Buns...2023-04-081h 07The Science PawdcastPet Chat March 18th: Golden Mountain Dog Puppies and Kris wants to do a Current Events SpaceSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week is yet again another heartfelt, zany and fun Pet Chat recording. Kris and Jason talk about how adorable Golden Mountain Dogs are and that they almost drove to B.C. to get one. This somehow lead into the discussion that Kris wants to do a current events space.The community chimed in with Pet Stories and updates. It was a great sho...2023-04-011h 15The Science PawdcastPet Chat: March 11 - Colds, Ginger is Picky, More Snow So Bunsen is HappySend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week's recording has the Zackowskis are recovering from colds, Kris talks about Ginger being picky about her food, and even more snow for the dogs. (which makes Bunsen happy but Kris is all done) Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Pri...2023-03-261h 24The Science PawdcastPetChat: March 4th 2023: Bunsen Goes to School and Jason May Be A CloneSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week dadguy Kris tells everyone about the fun nonsense Bunsen gets up to when he comes to her school. If you listen to the end you'll also hear the Zackowski's banter about how to tell Jason from a Jason clone. It's super silly!!! Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of d...2023-03-211h 36The Science PawdcastPet Chat February 25th 2023: Bunsen Finds More BonesSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom and The Paw Pack.This week dadguy (Jason) speaks about skiing with the dogs only to have Bunsen uncover a giant bone. You can laugh along with the audience as his expense. We have our game and, of course, audience participation. Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with P...2023-03-211h 25The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 5: Twerking Bees, Radiation Dogs, and Dr. Kate Laskowski on Animal PersonalitiesSend us a textPhew! Glad to be back, but our family got a nasty bug last week and it took both Kris and I out! We're on the mend, but being sick sucks!In science news we look at a fun study about how bees communicate...they wiggle their butt!In pet science we break down a study that looked at the DNA of dogs living around the area of the Chernoybl dissaster.Our guest in Ask and Expert is Dr. Kate Laskowski and we talk about her super cool res...2023-03-1650 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat February 18th: Velcro Dog Bunsen and X-Country Ski Adventures!Send us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom and The Paw Pack.This week we laugh about some funny antics of the dogs attempting to deal with the queen cat Ginger. Also Jason (dadguy) recounts some fun X-Country skiing adventures! Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we cou...2023-03-141h 10The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 1: Darkness Death, Pet Parents, and Dr. Doug Mader The Vet at Noah's ArkSend us a textWe are BACK!WOW 5 SEASONS!Thanks for helping on this journey, we hope this show is worth the wait while the Zackowski's took some much needed time off in January for mental health.In Science news we break down a study that found the night sky is losing the darkness faster than we thought...why is that a bad thing, and what can we do about it?In Pet Science we talk about how a study found there were FOUR types of pet parents...which...2023-02-091h 08