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
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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/codycolborn … Continue reading Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean?
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
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 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?
Episode 34. What’s in a Name?
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 34. What's in a Name? Discussion of the scientific naming convention of organisms and why it is important to know the scientific name in addition to the common and regional name of the plants and animals you're observing. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music by … Continue reading Episode 34. What’s in a Name?
Episode 33. There’s No Best Way to Take Notes
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 33. There's No Best Way to Take Notes Discussion of how I take notes at work, at home, and on the trail. Shownotes & Transcript: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/09/21/shownotes-ep33/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
Episode 32. The Science Behind the Fear
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 32. The Science Behind the Fear Discussion of the biology and psychology behind fear, and why so many of us, including myself, love to be scared. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/10/30/shownotes-ep32/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
Episode 31. Is That a Gopher in Your Pocket?
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 31. Is That a Gopher in Your Pocket? Discussion of the Botta's pocket gopher, the latest critter to have been identified in my yard. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/09/08/shownotes-ep31/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
Episode 30. Give Me Some Sugar, Little Honey Bee
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 30. Give Me Some Sugar, Little Honey Bee A live fact-checking of a honey bee meme that has popped up in my social media feeds several times this year. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/08/09/shownotes-ep30/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com