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The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastThe Good, the Bad, and the CursedHeavy hearts this week... There is no better way to honor two of the best to ever do it, together, in one of the greatest episodes in CHARMED's history. The HoH would not be possible if it wasn't for you, our extended family who has been there from the start... through all the highs and the lows and every moment inbetween. Grateful beyond words. If you want to watch this episode click HERE To our PRODUCERS, THANK YOU 💜🩶🩵 CC Christine CJHEART81 Claudia Connie Du...2025-07-101h 00The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastWrestling With DemonsAren't we all? Stunts. Saving Souls. 90's Wrestling. RON PERLMAN... Need we say more?!? The House of Halliwell would not be possible if it wasn't for each and every one of you out there, listening and supporting the show. If you want an even deeper dive, or just feel like helping keep the magic alive and going, please consider becoming a member of our extended family at hoh.supercast.com SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PRODUCERS WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND WITH THEIR LOVE CC Christine CJHEART812025-07-031h 11The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastBlinded By The WhitelighterFor whatever reason we couldn't make this one happen... First two times were a bust sooo we guess 3rd time's a CHARM(ed)... Yikes... We went there... You should too! If you are loving what you are hearing and want to help support the show please consider becoming a member of our family at hoh.supercast.com There, you will find all sorts of tiers with different benefits so pick the one that best suits you. We would love to have you with us on this incredible journey. Special THANK YOU to our beautiful PRODUCERS...2025-06-2649 minThe House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastWe All Scream For Ice CreamBut do we really? Press play and find out how this episode stacks up to the rest of season 3. The House of Halliwell would not be possible with all your generous love and support. If you're liking what you're hearing please consider becoming a member of our family at hoh.supercast.com. There you'll get all the bonus content your heart desires. From videos of each episode, exclusive interviews, watch parties and so much more. Special THANK YOU to our PRODUCERS CC Christine CJHEART81 Claudia Co...2025-06-1951 minThe House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastCoyote PiperThere is a reason why this is one of the most talked about episodes EVER... HoH dives all the way in and upacks everything. Press play and do the same! If you're loving what you're hearing and want to help support the show please consider becoming a member of our family at hoh.supercast.com There you'll find videos, bonus episodes and a whole lot more. House of Halliwell would not be possible without the generous support from our PRODUCERS Angela CC Christine CJHEART81 2025-06-121h 10The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastSleuthing with the EnemyFamily. We are so grateful to be on this journey with you! We are going to see this through to the very end, that's a promise! If you're like what you're hearing, please consider supporting the show by going to hoh.supercast.com and becoming a member. There are many tiers of all things bonuses. We would love to have you! Special shout out to our PRODUCERS who have gone above and beyond with their support! Angela CC Christine CJHEART81 Claudia C...2025-06-0652 min
Big Lick of ScienceInterface with the nervous system with Dr. D.G. MuratoreDr. Dante G. Muratore followed a unquie path during his scientific career, he started as an Microelectronics Ph.D. then moved into neuroscience for his Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University and started his lab at Delft University of Technology exploring how to interface the nervous systen with microelectronics. Come journey with us through his career and explore how scientists are pushing forward to understand how our visual and nervous systems work.2024-05-0457 min
Big Lick of ScienceWhich came first? The gene or the behavior: Talking brain behavior with Dr. Kenneth HarrisHave you ever wondered what actually creates your behavior? How do the cells in your brain shape who you are? Paras sits down with leading computation and experimental neuroscientist Dr. Kenneth Harris from the University of College London (UCL) about these topics and more.2023-04-041h 01Big Lick of ScienceVirginia Tech ComSciCon Wrap Up FinaleThe flagship ComSciCon has come and gone, but do you crave a little more? In April, Virginia Tech students came together to talk about what science communication means to them and why it is essential for scientists to leave the lab and participate in science communication.2023-01-1046 min
Big Lick of ScienceVirginia Tech ComSciCon Wrap Up Part 2The flagship ComSciCon has come and gone, but do you crave a little more? In April, Virginia Tech students came together to talk about what science communication means to them and why it is essential for scientists to leave the lab and participate in science communication.2022-12-1326 min
Big Lick of ScienceVirginia Tech ComSciCon Wrap Up Part 1The flagship ComSciCon has come and gone, but do you crave a little more? In April, Virginia Tech students came together to talk about what science communication means to them and why it is essential for scientists to leave the lab and participate in science communication.2022-09-0626 min
Big Lick of ScienceCOVID-1COVID-19 and mental health: Dr. Robert Trestman, Chair of Psychiatry, delves into our health during the pandemic9 and mental health: Dr. Robert Trestman, Chair of Psychiatry, delves into our health during the pandemicIn our final episode of BLoS in conjunction with the American Society for Neurochemistry 2022 here in Roanoke, we speak with Dr. Robert Trestman, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Carilion Clinic and Professor at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine about mental health during the pandemic and health care the past two years in Southwest Virginia. Content warning: mental illness, suicide2022-04-1338 min
Big Lick of ScienceDo viruses dream of electric potentials? Drs. Smyth and Padget discuss SARS-CoV-2 infection and your bodyIn episode 2 of our Public Podcast Series in conjunction with the American Society for Neurochemistry conference we meet with Drs. Jamie Smyth and Rachel Padget (your beloved communications director of BLoS) talk about what infection with SRAS-CoV-2 does to your body, why many people lose their sense of taste and smell, and what being a virologist has been like over the past two years.2022-04-1229 min
Big Lick of ScienceThat I may serve: Dr. Carla Finkielstein, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, and Virginia Tech serving Southwest Virginia during the pandemicBig Lick of Science presents a public interest series in conjunction with the American Society for Neurochemistry. Episode 1: That I may serve: Dr. Carla Finkielstein, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, and Virginia Tech serving Southwest Virginia during the pandemic Paras visited with Dr. Carla Finkielstein, cancer biologist at Virginia Tech, who answered "What am I positioned to do to serve others during the pandemic?" by being the driving force and director of the Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics lab, the Covid-19 diagnostic lab that serves Southwest Virginia.2022-04-1149 min
Big Lick of ScienceWho makes the rules around here?: Science policy and change with Dr. Sarah ParkerHow does a system change based on scientific information? And why does change sometimes seem to conflict with previous information? Paras visits with Dr. Sarah Parker, an expert on studying clinical setting effectiveness, such as reducing infection during operations. They discuss topics like science policy and how scientists create change on a large scale. 2022-03-0246 min
Big Lick of ScienceDo you understand me?: Patty Raun and Carrie Kroehler communicate science communicationRachana visits with Patty Raun and Carrie Kroehler, directors of the Virginia Tech Center for Communication Science about why proper science communication is important and how scientists can be more effective as sharing their work, from your own family to a more broad audience.2022-02-1548 min
Big Lick of ScienceAffairs of the heart: the right balance of salt create exciting resultsParas interviews a previous post-doc at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Ryan King. They chat about Ryan's long-lasting interest in how the heart functions and what was it like being a first-time dad in graduate school. During this interview, Ryan was a post-doc in Dr. Scott Johnstone's lab, who was featured in a previous episode titled "A pannexin for your thoughts."2021-12-0353 min
Big Lick of ScienceSURFing his way into a lifetime of scienceBig Lick of Science brings a first for us, we sit down with a summer undergraduate research fellowship (SURF) student at the Fralin Biomedical Research Insititute at Virginia Tech. Gabe focused on addiction research during his summer months in Roanoke and also talks a little bit about his educational background, including his time being homeschooled!2021-09-0841 min
Big Lick of ScienceForgetting what you know: an Inside Out approach to understanding how we think with Dr. György BuzsákiWe bring you a special episode today with Dr. György Buzsáki, Biggs Professor of Neuroscience at New York University School of Medicine. Paras and Dr. Buzsáki discuss his Inside Out approach and philosophy to how brain rhymes support cognitive function. Dr. Buzsáki is the author of over 300 papers and 2 books, the latest titled “The Brain From Inside Out”.2021-07-0852 minBig Lick of ScienceAstrocytes, the real star stuff? Dr. Robel explores the cosmos of our brain cellsDr. Stefanie Robel is a primary investigator at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech who focuses on these little star-shaped cells within our brains called astrocytes. These cells are important for brain health and function, but that can all change during traumatic brain injury, as her group studies. Additionally, we chat about her interests outside of the lab, including team building and mentorship.2021-06-1141 min
Big Lick of ScienceA pannexin for your thoughts: Dr. Johnstone communicates about cell channels and US/UK academiaBig Lick of Science sits down with new Principal Investigator, Dr. Scott Johnstone to discuss his research into cellular communication via pannexins and connexions and his unique experience working in academia in both the United States and the United Kingdom, along with opening a new lab during the pandemic.2021-05-2242 min
Logically IrrationalAngry Mistresses and Dented CarsMelissa has had an awful start to the week! From staining her kitchen countertop, to wrecking her car…this week has to get better! Reality Roundup:1) Clare and Dale are over! We’re not surprised…..but definitely sad for her….2) Tiger Woods Documentary Part 2: How do we feel about Rachel Uchitel after?? Tye has some thoughtsTants & Rants:1) Scott Padget is back to talk about the latest season of DCC: Making the Team (including those veteran cuts)Stay safe everyone!! Enjoy! Learn more abo...2021-01-211h 23
Big Lick of Science(Peer) Pressure, pushing down on me"If all of your friends were to jump off of a bridge, would you do it?" Peer pressure can be a powerful social influence, but can this phenomenon be used to help people to better decision-making? Rachana discusses all of this and more with Mark Orloff, PhD candidate at Virginia Tech!2020-12-0232 min
Big Lick of ScienceWhat's in a name?: from linguistics to botanyToday on Big Lick of Science, we do something a little different and discuss the history of one of the most famous Black scientists, George Washington Carver, who created 105 recipes for the use of peanuts and was an advocate for environmentalism. Additionally, Paras gets to enjoy one of his passions, linguistics, by highlighting the research into African American Vernacular English (AAVE) by Dr. Lisa Green at UMass Amherst.2020-09-2526 min
Big Lick of ScienceStep-by-step: COVID-19 vaccine prep with Dr. X.J. MengRachana virtually sits down with Dr. X.J. Meng, vaccine expert, and professor at Virginia Tech to discuss the ins and outs of vaccine creation. They get into the specifics of the making of the COVID-19 vaccines and answer our listeners' questions. 2020-08-0737 min
Big Lick of ScienceYou are R0 going to believe this episode: Dr. Smyth, virologist, unpacks it allOur host, Paras, virtually sits down with Dr. Jamie Symth, virologist and cellular communication expert at Virginia Tech to talk about his work, how viruses can ruin everything and how different viruses have been so successful at integrating into our lives and are tightly woven into the human experience. 2020-07-2634 min
Big Lick of ScienceMicroscopic aliens and you: what are viruses and how the Covid-19 pandemic came to beToday's introduction delves more into viruses, how they cause pandemics, and humanity's tepid history with these microscopic aliens. Rachana and Paras muse and discuss more details about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Wear your mask, folks!2020-07-2254 min
Big Lick of ScienceWith Dr. Read Montague: Why choose this interviewComputational neuroscience has experienced a super-nova like explosion of growth in recent years. Tune in to hear from Dr. Read Montague, director of the Human Neuroimaging Laboratory at the Fralin Biomedical Research Insitute, to explore the past, present, and future of this exciting field along with details about his career and the book he authored: Why Choose This Book?: How We Make Decisions.2020-05-2927 min
Big Lick of ScienceThe (ir)rational choice to listenYour life is made up of everyday decisions, but what drives you to make the choices that you do? What's the science behind rhyme or reason? We delve into the world of choice.2020-05-2753 min
Big Lick of ScienceSex Differences with Dr. HodesTune in to the second part of our fascinating series on the role of sex-specific differences in science and disease. Listen to Dr. Georgia Hodes discuss her transition from a career in theater and design to science. Learn about her research exploring the intersection of sex-specific differences in depression and the immune system. 2020-04-0738 min
Big Lick of ScienceIt's not all about Corona. Sex matters.What role do sex-specific differences play in scientific studies and disease models? Tune in to part one of this series to learn about how the sex of an organism is an important consideration in scientific experimentation, and how sex-specific differences can impact the biology of the brain, the development of diseases such as depression, and the response to treatments. 2020-03-2136 min
Big Lick of ScienceHealth Science Careers in RoanokeTune in to hear our first live podcast! Listen to the question and answer session from our Health Science Career Panel to learn about careers as a doctor, physical therapist, dental hygienist, biomedical scientist, entrepreneur in science, and more from our expert panelists. Hear advice about how to pursue these careers and avenues to pursue them right here in the Roanoke Valley!2020-03-061h 00
Big Lick of ScienceHealth Science Career PanelTune in for a special announcement about Big Lick of Science's first live podcast! 2020-02-2603 min
Big Lick of SciencePoopcast! Round 2Join us for the second part of our gut microbiome series as we interview Dr. Michelle Theus, a scientist studying the role of the gut-brain axis in the development of autism. Learn about her journey through the research world, venturing from stem cell therapies to the mechanisms by which the gut microbiome may influence our brain and behavior. 2020-02-2626 minBig Lick of SciencePoopcast! Round 1Did you know? You have trillions of microorganisms living in your gut right now! Tune in to part one of our gut microbiome series to learn the difference between good and bad bacteria, how our brains are connected to our gut, and everything you need to know about fecal transplants.2020-02-0736 min
Big Lick of ScienceMeet your Co-Host: RDS and the Life of an International Graduate StudentJoin us as we interview our very own co-host, Rachana Deven Somaiya, about life as an international graduate student. Tune in to learn the differences between working in industry and academia, as well as Rachana's research in synapse formation and the visual system. 2020-01-1155 min
Big Lick of Science2020 Vision: Stop, Look, & ListenEver wondered how our eyes connect to our brain? How do connections in our brains form in the first place? And why do we blink so much? Check out our latest episode to hear the answers to these questions from Dr. Michael Fox, an expert in the visual system and circuit development within the brain (interview begins at 30:50.)Â 2019-12-061h 07
Big Lick of ScienceWhen a Virus Attacks your HeartWhat happens when our hearts are infected with a virus? And how do we study such a phenomenon? Tune in to hear third-year Ph.D. student Rachel Padget discuss her research in the cardiac field and her life as a graduate student!2019-11-0123 min
Big Lick of ScienceLub Dub: A Hearty PodcastHow exactly does the heart beat? How is electrical activity passed from one heart cell to another? And how can this go wrong in diseases like heart failure? Does drinking red wine really help prevent heart disease? Hear the answer to these questions and more in this episode featuring Dr. Steve Poelzing, an expert in cardiac dysfunction. 2019-10-1856 min
Big Lick of ScienceExploring Parts Unknown: Vision & Grad SchoolTune in to hear graduate student Ubadah Sabbagh as he discusses his path to a Ph.D. program and his research into how light can impact much more than what we see, including jet lag and mood disorders.2019-10-0640 min
Big Lick of ScienceUnzip your genes: Traits, DNA, & RNAHave you ever wondered what RNA is, or how it differs from DNA? And how exactly does DNA relate to our traits, such as eye color or height? Tune in to learn the answer to these questions and more. Dr. Shannon Farris, an expert in RNA, joins us in our first episode to discuss the importance of RNA and how it contributes to memory formation in the brain. Â 2019-09-2039 min