Episode 39. Mistletoe: The Plant and the Meme

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 39. Mistletoe - The Plant and the Meme Discussion of the biology and botany of mistletoe, and where the tradition of kissing under it comes from. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music: "Void to the World" by Alexander Nakarada from Pixabay.com Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/12/27/shownotes-ep39/ Support The … Continue reading Episode 39. Mistletoe: The Plant and the Meme

Episode 39 – Shownotes and Transcript

OPENING Welcome to Episode 39 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on December 27, 2026.  This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials.  I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Here's another episode based on the research I did … Continue reading Episode 39 – Shownotes and Transcript

Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean?

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean? Discussion of what creates the seasons, how we define them, and are the real in the first place. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music: "The Metal" by Ivan Selivanov from Pixabay Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/12/12/shownotes-ep38/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/codycolbornContinue reading Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean?

Episode 38 – Shownotes & Transcript

OPENING Welcome to Episode 37 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on December 12, 2025.  This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials.  I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Let's start with a bit of news about the … Continue reading Episode 38 – Shownotes & Transcript

Episode 37. Volunteering in STEM

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 37. Volunteering in STEM Discussion of the volunteer activities in STEM I participated in this year. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music: "Iron Cathedral" by Jyproject from Pixabay Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/11/19/shownotes-ep37/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/codycolborn https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com

Episode 37 – Shownotes and Transcript

OPENING Welcome to Episode 37 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on November 17, 2025.  This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials.  I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Had to fill out my annual accomplishments at work … Continue reading Episode 37 – Shownotes and Transcript

Socal Science Hike: Redwoods of Carbon Canyon Park

RSVP at our Meetup page Carbon Canyon Regional Park is home to a grove of coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) established in the 70s. We'll hike the nature trail to the redwoods, passing through good birding habitat and native plant communities. Shade is limited so we're starting early. Here are a few of the topics we'll … Continue reading Socal Science Hike: Redwoods of Carbon Canyon Park

Epsiode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science Lighthearted discussion of the drama in the science based fitness movement. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music "Gearhead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/11/02/shownotes-ep36/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For … Continue reading Epsiode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science

Episode 36 – Shownotes and Transcript

OPENING Welcome to Episode 36 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on November 3, 2025.  This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials.  I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Episode is a bit different for two reasons One, … Continue reading Episode 36 – Shownotes and Transcript

Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom or Cultural Icons?

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom and Pop Culture Icons A recording of my presentation at the Long Beach Comic Con in August 2025 on the history of the mad scientist trope in pop culture This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music "Neolith" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) … Continue reading Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom or Cultural Icons?