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SKRAPS: Deep DiveR.I.P ... CDC's Epidemic Intelligence ServiceThis story was inspired by the post on X by Dr. Farsad Mostashari. Center for Disease Control has been at the forefront of many of the alerts (true and false) and now it's officially gone...This is a sombre take on what has happened. SKRAPS is your podcast, where we on your behalf explores unsaid, underappreciated and sometimes, untold stories of sparks of brilliance in science, technology and innovation. Show CreditsCreated & Produced by: Arun Sridhar & JoJo PlattEditing: Arun SridharSound design: Arun Sridhar & Swaminathan ThiruGnanaSambandamSound mixing and mastering: Swaminathan ThiruGnanaSambandam2025-02-1514 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveHistory of Serotonin - Lessons in how science and innovation works!JoJo and Arun are producing some key content that will make you turn your heads in disbelief. Until then, we thought it would be good to get your mind focussed on that wonderful molecule - serotonin that has received fresh life due to its impact on mental health, be it with psychedelics or with electrical stimulation for depression etc. This episode details some wonderful history of how our body is complicated and yet so wonderful and how there are lessons for everyone irrespective of whether you are a pharmaceutical scientist or a bioelectrician. SKRAPS is...2022-11-091h 30
SKRAPS: Deep DiveBCI's On The Grill đ„© - Candid Questions in Bioelectronic Medicines (Part 2)What Is a BCI? And just as importantly, what isnât a BCI?This is an unusual episode and an incredibly fun one. Arun and JoJo enlisted some of the fieldâs top folks to talk through whatâs in and whatâs out in this exciting field. Amy Kruse is a general partner at Prime Movers Lab and a self-professed Founder turned Funder (and a neuroscientist by training), Matt Angle is the founder and CEO of Paradromics - developing high data rate BCIs, and Marcus Gerhardt is the co-founder and CEO of Blackrock Neurotech and is hoping that their...2022-11-011h 22
SKRAPS: Deep DiveWhy did Merck KGaA venture into Bioelectronics? - Candid Question in Bioelectronic Medicines (Part 1)At SKRAPS, we are always looking to get behind the veil of the happenings in the field. We want to go beyond the facade of the news headlines.In recognition of this, we are now reading the slug for part 1 of candid conversations or plainly put - âCutting through the crap in Bioelectronicsâ. So, we are joining Dr. Robert Spoelgen, Head of Bioelectronics at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, đ©đȘ (They are very particular about this as Merck and Merck KGaA are two separate entities) about their entry, reason, strategy, tactics and thoughts. All references in this episode is to Merc...2022-10-2244 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveIt's time for DANC - âDynamic ANC (Active "Nerveâ Cancellation)âJulia Child was a master. She was not a classically trained chef, but pursued cooking as a hobby. Her super power? Passion. A passion for making gastronomy accessible, to deliver an honest and attainable presentation, and she possessed a pure, unadulterated joy for her craft. While Michael Ackermann isnât a neurotechnolgy hobbyist, he does share other qualities with the inimitable Child. He brings a passion for neurotechnology, mixes it with technical expertise picked up at Case Western Reserve University, panache earned through his time at Stanford BioDesign, and pairs it with an excellent vintage of management style. H...2022-10-031h 10
SKRAPS: Deep DiveIt's the Second Anniversary of Skraps PodcastSkraps is turning two. Or is it our second anniversary? I can't quite decide so let's celebrate both. Join us as we walk down memory lane with some highlights (and hopefully no lowlights) of the past two years of their audio partnership. Re-live some of our favorite moments - laughter, tears, learning, and even occasionally, listening. We revisit early episodes (and see how far we've come) with Kit Parker, Stanton Rowe, Sandy Greenberg, and more. With so many hours under our belts, it is impossible to pick "favorites" but we'd love to hear what some...2022-09-071h 33
SKRAPS: Deep DiveOur British Podcast Awards Nomination TapeHello friends and dear listeners, Recently, we were urged by a couple of our British listeners and experienced audio producers in the podcasting space, to nominate our last seasonâs science documentary podcast on Psychedelics for the British Podcast awards. Without further adieu, here is the 30 minute tape we sent for the second stage of the nomination.SKRAPS is your podcast, where we on your behalf explores unsaid, underappreciated and sometimes, untold stories of sparks of brilliance in science, technology and innovation. Show CreditsCreated & Produced by...2022-06-2331 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveEuropean Innovation Council & NeuroTechnology/MedTech fundingFunding for Bioelectronic Medicines does not come from traditional venture capital. It also comes from grant funding agencies. While the most well known grant funding bodies are NIH and DARPA in this area, there is also a renewed deeper interest in funding early research to develop products for clinical applications from the EU as well.So we invited, Dr. Enrique Claverol-Tinture (Enric), Program Manager of the Medical Technologies Program to talk about their most recent EIC pathfinder and accelerator challenges that they ran (2021 Pathfinder challenge results here). EIC is a new body and Enric has autonomy to...2022-06-1647 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveSleep Apnea: ft. Napoleon, Churchill, Brahms, Stalin & Queen VictoriaâLaugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep aloneâ is a famous quote from the author Anthony Burgess.Sleep Apnea affects 425 million adults over the age of 40. Yet, good treatments are unavailable. In this episode we address how Bioelectronic Medicines helps to alleviate the problem.Links as promised:Inspire Medical - the first hypoglossal nerve stimulation product on the market. Kingman Strohlâs lecture A Ted Talk on Didgeridoo SKRAPS is your podcast, where we on your behalf explores unsaid, underappreciated and sometimes, untold stories of sparks of brilliance in sci...2022-05-291h 17
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS4 E7: Investing (exclusively!!) in Bioelectronic MedicinesWe are joined by Imran Eba of GlaxoSmithKline's Bioelectronic Medicine fund - Action Potential Venture Capital to talk about investing in Bioelectronic Medicines. APV is the only fund that invests exclusively in bioelectronic medicines - and they've been here since the beginning. This leads to the ongoing question: what is and what is not a bioelectronic medicine (hear all three answers.) After we get through the personal grooming habits of the hosts and our guest as well as the obligatory cricket references (it's hard to put JoJo on her heels in professional sports...2022-05-041h 18
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS4 E6: Research Pioneers ft. Ian Burkhart & Benjamin StecherMost of us can pretty certainly say that we are alone within our heads. We may joke about inner voices, but what really happens when there genuinely is an external influence deep within a brain? The answer? In the case of two research pioneers, Ian Burkhart and Benjamin Stecher, the answer is nothing short of a miracle. These two souls both underwent life altering surgeries - not just in terms of literally allowing a device to tap into their brains, but surgeries that would do for them what no pill, no prayer, and no person could do...2022-04-201h 00
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS4 E2 Depression Rx: The Tale of SAINT MagnusJoin Arun & JoJo as they go behind the wall of the science that underpins new treatments for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). While MDD is the leading cause of both personal and societal disability, there are still inadequate treatment options. But the advent of two very areas are bringing hope! The first area is psychedelic assisted psychotherapy that we covered in our psychedelic series - Episode 7 and Episode 8. And second, more exciting and frankly a profound option is the use of the language that the brain uses to communicate and turn that into a treatment. In...2022-02-081h 03
Neural Implant podcast - the people behind Brain-Machine Interface revolutionsThe $9.8 Million Neuromod Prize and why its not great with Arun SridharArun Sridhar is a cohost of the Skraps podcast which talks about some of the behind-the-scenes stories in science and technology. JoJo Platt is the other cohost and she has been on the show before as well. Today, Arun and I are talking about the recently unveiled $9.8M Neuromod Prize which aims to reward those that are able to come up with a precisely controllable neuromodulation treatment. Arun thinks the prize could've been made better and I (Ladan) think that it is nice to see other forms of grant money. Here is the NIH announcement2022-01-2743 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS4 E1: What in the world is a Bioelectronic Medicine?What in the world is a Bioelectronic Medicine? As promised, link to schema below đđ»đđ»Link to Schema on Bioelectronics Medicines Framework: hereSKRAPS will remain free, but the production is not. If you would like to help us, please visit here. Episode Description: âTis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. Whatâs Montague? It is not hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other partBelonging to a man. O, be some othe...2022-01-1929 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveAdieu 2021: PsychedeRx Series Sound Design - Part DeuxAs promised last month, here is part 2 of the story of sound design for the PsychedeRx series - a documentary exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. This series in its entirety can be accessed here using this LINK and PODCAST PLAYER of your choice. The transcripts of every episode is located at our website: www.psychederx.comRemember to rate us on Spotify and subscribe to our newsletter HEREVisit our website: www.skrapspodcast.com for all historical episodes and we look forward to connecting with you in 2022 with even more exciting topics. To support us, p...2021-12-311h 05
Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording PodcastCommunity Interviews: People of the SquadWelcome to our Between Two Mics community series, The Community Interviews. In this series, Zach and Rock are sharing SquadCaster interviews that they've recorded. They spoke with more than 15 podcasters over the past few months who record their shows on SquadCast.fm.Zach and Rock spoke with scientists, doctors, lawyers, artists, business execs, mental health advocates, and everyone in between, about what it's like to be a content creator.In this week's episode, Rock shares his conversations with podcasters who tell stories of people, stories, and humanity. You'll meet Chris Angel, Felice, Joe, Randy, Paige...2021-12-2139 min
Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording PodcastCommunity Interviews: The Business BunchWelcome to our Between Two Mics community series, The Community Interviews. For the next three weeks, Zach and Rock are sharing SquadCaster interviews that they've recorded. They spoke with more than 15 podcasters over the past few months who record their shows on SquadCast.fm.Zach and Rock spoke with scientists, doctors, lawyers, artists, business execs, mental health advocates, and everyone in between, about what it's like to be a content creator.In this week's episode, Rock shares his conversations with business-related podcasters. You'll meet Chaz, Dino, Jessica, Shubham, and Tom. Next week, Rock speaks with...2021-12-1442 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveThe story of PsychedeRx series' sound designRecently, one of our loyal listeners sent a very kind message. It was extremely appreciate of our PsychedeRx series and asked a key question about how we went about doing the music as they referred to. That's when I realized that what I had taken as a necessary and mandatory part of our podcast was appreciated by the listener. It was a very pleasant evening and I ended up smiling the whole evening. I was urged by the listener to put out our thought process so that more people can appreciate our efforts. This is a...2021-11-2439 min
PsychedeRx: The Psychedelics Documentary Series - Past, Present and the FutureEpisode 10: Investing in New Frontiers of the Psychedelic RenaissanceNew molecules, new IP, new opportunities. How can investors be induced to support the massive, but necessary funds required to support the important and carefully regulated research necessary to bring psychedelic therapies to market. Not to be crass, but if something isnât going to bring a profit, itâs unlikely to receive much funding, regardless of how much good it might do, certainly not enough to cover the massive costs of bringing a disruptive therapy to market. Companies like Cybin and Bright Minds Bio are looking at modifications to create new IP, improved efficacy, and new delivery mechanisms.Â
With inves...2021-11-241h 33
PsychedeRx: The Psychedelics Documentary Series - Past, Present and the FutureEpisode 5: Basic Pharmacology of Serotonin & PsychedelicsWeâve spent some time already on the definition of psychedelic - and weâll spend more time before this series is over. But, Skraps is a podcast whose roots are run deep in the sciences, we couldnât ignore the topic of the basic pharmacology of psychedelics. This episode is a primer for citizen scientists and holds some intriguing information for the bonafide scientists among us.
As always, we donât just deliver science, we are going to start with core science and intertwine the stories of the people who made the discoveries - ultimately ending with an understanding of how p...2021-10-191h 30
SKRAPS: Deep Dive#PsychedeRx Episode 10: Investing in New Frontiers of the Psychedelic RenaissanceNew molecules, new IP, new opportunities. How can investors be induced to support the massive, but necessary funds required to support the important and carefully regulated research necessary to bring psychedelic therapies to market. Not to be crass, but if something isnât going to bring a profit, itâs unlikely to receive much funding, regardless of how much good it might do, certainly not enough to cover the massive costs of bringing a disruptive therapy to market. Companies like Cybin and Bright Minds Bio are looking at modifications to crea...2021-09-031h 31
SKRAPS: Deep Dive#TwitterSpaces Live Q&A session on #WarOnDrugs, June 18, 2021 4 PM US ETTomorrow, it is the 50th anniversary of the war on drugs. But we know the evidence collected since has shown that prohibition has only increased the problems. Join us for a session with experts for a live Q&A on Twitter Spaces. How do you get access to Twitter Spaces session: Join Twitter, Follow Arun, JoJo and SKRAPS.  You will see a purple logo at the top when it is time for the session.Alternately, skip steps 2 and 4, by clicking on this link, set a calendar reminder - https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mnxealWOkQxX?s=202021-06-1703 minSKRAPS: Deep Dive#PsychedeRx Episode 5: Basic Pharmacology of PsychedelicsWeâve spent some time already on the definition of psychedelic - and weâll spend more time before this series is over. But, Skraps is a podcast whose roots are run deep in the sciences, we couldnât ignore the topic of the basic pharmacology of psychedelics. This episode is a primer for citizen scientists and holds some intriguing information for the bonafide scientists among us.As always, we donât just deliver science, we are going to start with core science and intertwine the stories of the people who made the discoveries - ultimately ending with an...2021-06-151h 28
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS2 E14: A Skrappy RetrospectiveAfter almost 40 episodes of a project that Arun apparently had little faith in, we're going to take a look back at some of our favorite episodes, some hints of what's coming up next, and what celebrity researcher intimidates JoJo the most.After this episode, we're going to take a week or two sabbatical in order to wrap up our big project. In the meantime, have a listen to what we thought Skraps would be vs. what it has become - and maybe reach back and take a listen to one of our many, many amazing guests.2021-04-1334 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS2 E11: Twenty Years of Neural Engineering Conference (#NER2021) - w/ Silvestro Micera and Thomas StieglitzThere's not much in this life that the COVID-19 Pandemic hasn't changed, and that includes the 20th anniversary of the IEEE's Neural Engineering Conference (NER). NER began under the leadership of Professor Metin Akay as a way for members of the nascent field of neural engineering to gather, share ideas, share research, and yes, share a beer or two.Now, twenty years later, the conference has grown into one of the preeminent gatherings for the field of neural engineering and was set to return to Italy. The original conference - you may have heard folk tales of...2021-03-2350 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS2 E4: The Room Where It Happens with Juan-Pablo Mas"Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room"Diametrically opposedFoes"They emerge with a compromiseHaving open doors that were previously closedBros"The immigrant emerges with unprecedented financial powerA system he can shape however he wantsThe Virginians emerge with the nation's capitalAnd here's the piÚce de résistance"No one else was in the room where it happened..."Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" may be dark on Broadway for now, but his light is shining brightly in people li...2021-02-091h 05
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS2 E3: Call Me By My Name - Anil AchyutaArun and JoJo have a candid chat with Anil Achyuta - a founding member of TDK Ventures and recently ranked as #2 of the Global Corporate Venturing's Rising Stars of 2021- and yes, you'll get to hear how he feels about that. You'll also get to hear about what's in a name? To some folks, an awful lot - to others, not so much. Have a listen and find out what it's like to fit into a new culture - how you need to adapt and how others should adapt to you. We hear so much ab...2021-02-021h 14Neural Implant podcast - the people behind Brain-Machine Interface revolutionsJojo Platt Discusses the MSRI-EC Conference, NeuraLink, and Her Latest ProjectsTop three takeaways: The goal is to accelerate the translation of devices to be able to reach patients globally.  Jojo Platt is the co-creator of Skraps, a podcast that focuses on the inspirations and stories of influential people in various scientific fields.  There is an important conversation to be had about the future of implantable devices and user privacy.    [0:00] Ladan introduces the episode and the guest, Jojo Platt.   [2:15] Platt talks about her involvement in the MSRI-EC conference.  [5:36] The conference included video testimonials from Ian Burkhart a...2020-09-0315 min
SKRAPS: Deep DiveE1: SKRAPS - A podcast about Science with a differenceSKRAPS is a podcast that seeks to explore the stories behind the sparks of brilliance that led to many discoveries and innovation across industry and academia. In this episode, JoJo Platt and Arun Sridhar provide the listener a ring side seat reservation for the future episode. The goal is to inspire young minds, trainee scientists and established scientists to appreciate the stories of science and about scientists that rarely getthe headlines. Come join us and hear about how the innovators got inspired to do WHAT and WHY they work in a given area. 2020-08-1828 min
Old School LaneArun and Patricia Episode 10: None of the Above 2020 ResultsArun and Patricia discuss:
NONE OF THE ABOVE 2020 Results! (KCA 2020 Winners)
Billie Eilish wins favourite song: Why is she disliked in some circles?
Disney Corporation sweeps up Favourite Films category / Apple buying out Disney?
Frozen 2 wins two awards. Is Frozen 3 on the way?
Spongebob Squarepants wins Favourite Animated Series for a record 19th time, though has it succeeded while Nickelodeon itself has declined?
Netflix to purchase ViacomCBS?
âCold and Slyâ Ellen DeGeneres still wins Favourite TV Host Award
JoJo Siwa hits back at trolls as she wins Favourite Social Music Star
LeBron James reveals Space Jam: A New Legacy logo.2020-08-121h 40
Old School LaneArun and Patricia Episode 9: These Bleaches are Boring!Arun and Patricia discuss:
Autism Awareness Month Interview with Jessica.
Is Kim Kong Un dead?
DreamMachine: Trolls World Tour Aftermath.
Prince Louis painting himself on social media is a great distraction from the fact that The Royal Family lost the Sussexâs to the Disney Corporation.
Preview: The Howard Ashman Story on Disney+.
Father Tedâs 25th Anniversary.
JoJo Siwa as Debbie Thornberry in a live-action Wild Thornberryâs movie!? (joke)
The 1996 Space Jam website is still online.2020-08-0835 min
The Arun Mehta ShowNONE OF THE ABOVE 2020 RESULTS! - Arun and Patricia Episode 10 (03/05/2020)Arun and Patricia discuss: NONE OF THE ABOVE 2020 Results! (KCA 2020 Winners) Billie Eilish wins favourite song: Why is she disliked in some circles? Disney Corporation sweeps up Favourite Films category / Apple buying out Disney? Frozen 2 wins two awards. Is Frozen 3 on the way? Spongebob Squarepants wins Favourite Animated Series for a record 19th time, though has it succeeded while Nickelodeon itself has declined? Netflix to purchase ViacomCBS? âCold and Slyâ Ellen DeGeneres still wins Favourite TV Host Award JoJo Siwa hits back at trolls as she wins Favourite Social Music Star2020-05-071h 40
The Arun Mehta ShowThose Bleaches Are So Boring! - Arun and Patricia Episode 9 (28/04/2020)Arun and Patricia discuss: Autism Awareness Month Interview with Jessica. Is Kim Kong Un dead? DreamMachine: Trolls World Tour Aftermath. Prince Louis painting himself on social media is a great distraction from the fact that The Royal Family lost the Sussexâs to the Disney Corporation. Preview: The Howard Ashman Story on Disney+. Father Tedâs 25th Anniversary. JoJo Siwa as Debbie Thornberry in a live-action Wild Thornberryâs movie!? (joke) The 1996 Space Jam website is still online.2020-04-281h 16
The Arun Mehta ShowAll Hail Ronald!Arun and Patricia talk about: Trumpâs former adviser George Papadopoulos handed 14-day jail term Brexit: 'Remainers are entitled people' Nike shares fall after Colin Kaepernick ad launch Guardians of The Galaxy Being Rebooted By Marvel Comics âAdventure Timeâ Comes to a Fitting Finale on Cartoon Network JoJo Siwa Gets Animated in New Nickelodeon Series Jet air dryers 'spread bacteria from unclean hands' Future Men Vs. Retro Consoles Painful Jordan Peterson explains Burger King People Who Know How To Pose With Sculptures2018-09-091h 06
The Arun Mehta ShowAll Hail Ronald!Arun and Patricia talk about: Trumpâs former adviser George Papadopoulos handed 14-day jail term Brexit: 'Remainers are entitled people' Nike shares fall after Colin Kaepernick ad launch Guardians of The Galaxy Being Rebooted By Marvel Comics âAdventure Timeâ Comes to a Fitting Finale on Cartoon Network JoJo Siwa Gets Animated in New Nickelodeon Series Jet air dryers 'spread bacteria from unclean hands' Future Men Vs. Retro Consoles Painful Jordan Peterson explains Burger King People Who Know How To Pose With Sculptures2018-09-091h 06
The Arun Mehta ShowNONE OF THE ABOVE 2018Arun and Patricia talk about: Donald Trump thinks he's the first person to come up with movie ratings High School Student: 'America Needs Jesus, Not Gun Control' Liberals have found their new target. They want to remove all 'MAN' words. Nickelodeon Unveils Kids' Choice Awards Nominees, Taps JoJo Siwa to Perform Frozen 2: Will Elsa be the first gay Disney Princess? Creating The Never-Ending Bloom Math and Art Create Magic Angle Sculptures One Bold Window Lady Mommy Milk Factory Meet your ultimate fitspo2018-03-041h 33