Aired Saturday, December 25, 2021Let’s Spice It Up: All Things Spices Show #160 Talking about obtaining ethically sourced and sustainable spices from around the world as well as the stories of the farmers who produce them. The show also explores the ways to select...

Aired Saturday, December 18, 2021Music and the Brain: The Power of Music to Heal Show #159 Talking about the amazing ability of human dancers to do things that seem to defy gravity and other laws of physics but in reality, use those very principles to create the...

Aired Saturday, December 11, 2021Art and Science Combined: Inside the Head of a CollectorShow #158 Talking about the benefits that collecting can have psychologically. We will also explore Shirley’s work in combining art and science through her passion to collect...

Aired Saturday, November 27, 2021Smart Futureproofing: The Intersection of Pedagogy, Technology, and the Arts Show #157 Talking about how to understand product life cycles, utilize open standards, align design with construction, and improve efficiency while lowering...

Aired Saturday, November 13, 2021Music and the Brain: The Power of Music to Heal Show #156 Talking about the healing power of music, exploring physiological and psychological phenomena, and the ways playing music can help your brain.Guests Dr. Sheri Robb, Music...

Aired Saturday, November 6, 2021Let Food Be Thy Medicine: Healhty Eating Through the Addition of Plant-Based FoodsShow #155 Talking about how the addition of plant-based foods can lead to improved health and well-being, removing the idea of dieting, and sharing some...

Aired Saturday, October 30, 2021Creepy but True: The Art and Science of Halloween Legends, Monsters, and Disease Show #154 Talking about some of the science behind monster legends - real life diseases or disorders that may have spawned or fueled monster legends....

Aired Saturday, October 23, 2021NeuroArt: The Intersection of Neuroscience and Art Show #153 Talking about the intersection of neuroscience with art. Of special interest will be a conversation about how artists and scientists can create true collaborations that move...

Aired Saturday, October 16, 2021Invisible Women in Art: Women Artists from the  Renaissance to the Present Show #152 Talking about art museums and the issue of the institutional visibility of Mexican women artists. The show explores the women behind the art who were...

Aired Saturday, October 9, 2021Food and Science: The Science of Attractive and Healthy Foods Show #151 Talking about the aesthetics and science of food including ways to improve taste, nutrition, and health through art and science. What is food science? What do food...

Aired Saturday, October 2, 2021Let’s Spice It Up: All Things Spices Show #150 Talking about obtaining ethically sourced and sustainable spices from around the world as well as the stories of the farmers who produce them. The show also explores the ways to select...

Aired Saturday, September 18, 2021Women in STEM Show #149 Talking about the challenges and successes of women who choose a STEM field. Guests Jheel Patel, PhD candidate in Medical Neuroscience Anna Eaglin, principal partner with tech company Innovatemap Julia Hum,...

Aired Saturday, September 19, 2021The Camera Obscura: Optical Instruments in Painting Show #148 Talking about the world of optical phenomena, Vermeer, the Camera Obscura, pinholes, flipped images, and painting.Guests Dr. Andrew Gavrin, Associate Professor of Physics...

Aired Saturday, September 4, 2021Theater Interrupted: Being an Actor During the Pandemic Show #147 Talking about the challenges of making a living as an actor during the pandemic. What happens when even the non-acting jobs dry up? How do you further your career with...

Aired Saturday, August 28, 2021Let Food Be Thy Medicine: Healhty Eating Through the Addition of Plant-Based FoodsShow #146 Talking about how the addition of plant-based foods can lead to improved health and well-being, removing the idea of dieting, and sharing some...

Aired Saturday, August 21, 2021Music and the Brain: The Power of Music to Heal Show #145 Talking about the healing power of music, exploring physiological and psychological phenomena, and the ways playing music can help your brain.Guests Dr. Sheri Robb, Music...

Aired Saturday, August 14, 2021The Perfect Predator: Epidemiology, Experimentation, Marginalized Populations, and Infectious Diseases Show #144 Talking about Dr. Strathdee’s newest book: The Perfect Predator: An Epidemiologist’s Journey to Save Her Husband From a...

Aired Saturday, August 7, 2021Curious People 2: A Show About Individuals Who Are More Than Their Job Title Show #143 Talking about music, guitars, life, and having fun.Guests Dr. William Sullivan, Showalter Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University...

Aired Saturday, July 31, 2021The History of Vaccination: From Snake Venom through Cow Pox to MRNA Show #142 Talking about the history of vaccination, how we discovered the idea of immunity, how the immune system works, and why the new vaccines are a radical...

Aired Saturday, July 24, 2021The Invisibility Uncloak: Remote Sensing, Detection, LIDAR, and Archaeology Show #141 Talking about LIDAR, remote sensing, visualization, what lies beneath the surface, archaeological landscapes, artifacts, and seeing the invisible.Guests...

Aired Saturday, July 17, 2021Double Lives: Afrofuturism in Books, Comics, Urban Fantasy, and Science Show #140 Talking about the intersections between futurism, culture, race, science, comics, and Super-Heroes. Guests Maurice Broaddus, Afrofuturist, Community...

Aired Saturday, July 10, 2021Conversations with A Shipwreck: Weaving Together Poetry, Photography, and Science Show #139 Talking about a new digital exhibition, “Conversations with a Shipwreck,” revolving around the Swedish warship Vasa, which sank in Stockholm harbor...

Aired Saturday, July 3, 2021Curious People 1: A Show About Inidivudals Who Are More Than their Job Title Show #138 Talking about the curious lives people live outside their job description. What makes people curious and why do they do such interesting things inside...

Aired Saturday, June 26, 2021Women in STEM Show #137 Talking about the challenges and successes of women who choose a STEM field. Guests Jheel Patel, PhD candidate in Medical Neuroscience Anna Eaglin, principal partner with tech company Innovatemap Julia Hum,...

Aired Saturday, June 12, 2021Astrophysics and Poetry: Telescopes, Lenses, Aberrations, and Poetry Show #135 Talking about the birth, life, and death of stars, planets, galaxies, astronomy, and cosmology in poetry and science. How can we see distant objects, how lenses...

Aired Saturday, June 5, 2021NeuroArt: The Intersection of Neuroscience and Art Show #134 Talking about the intersection of neuroscience with art. Of special interest will be a conversation about how artists and scientists can create true collaborations that move...

Aired Saturday, May 29Invasives: Beauty or the Beast? Show #133 Talking about invasive species, alien species, native species, history of planting and ridding natural areas of these beautiful but harmful species. Guests Don Miller, Land Stewardship Manager, Department...

Aired Saturday, May 22, 2021The Science of Seeing: Art and Color Show #132 Talking about the complexity of the visual system, optics, eyes, color perception, pigments in art, and how the brain sees color. Guests Carol Ann Carter, Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts,...

Aired Saturday, May 15, 2021Double Lives: Afrofuturism in Books, Comics, Urban Fantasy, and Science Show #131 Talking about the intersections between futurism, culture, race, science, comics, and Super-Heroes. Guests Maurice Broaddus, Afrofuturist, Community...

Aired Saturday, May 8, 2021Generating an Authentic Relationship with Science: An Exploration of The Ways That Science Is More Like the Arts Than We Think Show #130 Talking about how the processes of science are more like the arts; the challenges with science in...

Aired Saturday, May 1, 2021The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love Show #129 Talking about Holi, the spring festival of colors, food, spices, vegetables, health and well-being, remembering, and Indian Culture. Guests Suman Shah, Founder of...

Aired Saturday, April 24, 2021The Camera Obscura: Optical Instruments in Painting Show #128 Talking about the world of optical phenomena, Vermeer, the Camera Obscura, pinholes, flipped images, and painting.Guests Dr. Andrew Gavrin, Associate Professor of Physics and...

Aired Saturday, April 17, 2021Conversations with A Shipwreck: Weaving Together Poetry, Photography, and Science Show #127 Talking about a new digital exhibition, “Conversations with a Shipwreck,” revolving around the Swedish warship Vasa, which sank in Stockholm...

Aired Saturday, April 10, 2021The Invisibility Uncloak: Remote Sensing, Detection, LIDAR, and Archaeology Show #126 Talking about LIDAR, remote sensing, visualization, what lies beneath the surface, archaeological landscapes, artifacts, and seeing the invisible.Guests...

Aired Saturday, March 27, 2021The Great Liberal Arts: The Foundations of Basic Universal LanguagesShow #125 Talking about the liberal arts, the blending of liberal arts with science, interdisciplinary studies, culture, and the relationship between the liberal arts and...

Aired Saturday, March 20, 2021From on High: The Art of Drone PhotographyShow #124 Talking about the art of drone photography, perspective, visual storytelling, and the technical aspects of drone photography. Guests Rocky Walls, Director and Co-Founder, 12 Stars Media...

Aired Saturday, March 13, 2021Crystals Clear: From Mineral to Molten Glass and Beyond Show #123 Talking about geology, crystals, glass, glass artistry, and architecture.Guests Al Spencer, Geologist Tom Huf, Architect      Upcoming From on High: The Art...

Aired Saturday, March 6, 2021Insect “Baffling”, Crickets, Music, Proteins, and Culture Show #122 Talking about how insect song (baffling), crickets, music from nature, insect protein, and culture.Guests Robin Cox, Associate Professor Music Arts and Technology IUPUI...

Aired Saturday, February 20, 2021Sacred Design: Geometry, Number, Music, and ReligionShow #121 Talking about the essential building blocks upon which design is based.Guests Anila Agha, Nationally Known Artist Julia Arciero, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences...

Aired Saturday, February 6, 2021Mathematics in DanceShow #120 Talking about the mathematics and dance. How do dancers use math to perform and notate movement in dance.Guests Julia Arciero, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences IUPUI Robin Cox, Associate...

Aired Saturday, January 23, 2021The Art and Science of FoodShow #119 Talking about bugs, food, art, and science.Guests Chef Joseph owner and Founder of Brooklyn Bugs Dr. Andrea Liceaga, Associate Professor of Food Science at Purdue University Upcoming Mathematics in...

Aired Saturday, January 16, 2021 Art and Science of Creativity and CommunityShow #118 Talking about how to build a relationship using the arts, mentors, and programs that are sustaining for people of color.   Guests Tatjana Rebelle, Writer, Organizer, activist,...

Aired Saturday, January 9, 2021The Art and Science of Reporting the NewsShow #117 Talking about the challenges and successes of investigative reporting in the current era of social media.  Guests Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star Reporter Emily Hopkins,...

Aired Saturday, January 2, 2021The Art and Science of TEaching on the College LevelShow #116 Talking about the art and science of teaching art on the college level.Guests Greg Hull, Interim Dean of the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI and the Valerie Eickmeier...

Aired Saturday, December 26, 2020Forensic Imaging, Makeup Artistry, and Conceptual DesignShow #115 Talking about the role of art in forensic sciences, makeup artistry, facial reconstruction, and conceptual art.Guests Christine Picard, Associate Professor of Biology...

Aired Saturday, December 19, 2020Mathematics in DanceShow #114 Talking about the mathematics and dance. How do dancers use math to perform and notate movement in dance.Guests Julia Arciero, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences IUPUI Robin Cox, Associate...

Aired Saturday, December 12, 2020Women in STEMShow #113 Talking about the challenges and successes of women who choose a STEM field and about a project that Jheel Patel has started to record short video podcasts of local women in STEMGuests Jheel Patel, PhD candidate...

Aired Saturday, December 5, 2020Spicing It UpShow #112 Talking about spices and how the brain perceives them. Guests Claire Cheney, Founder Curio Spice Company Susan Turner, Program Manager at Curio Spice Company Jheel Patel, Neuroscientist at Indiana University...

Aired Saturday, November 28, 2020Silk and Stone: The Art and Chemistry of HennaShow #111 Talking about the art and chemistry of henna and natural dyes.Guests Kesha Bhatt, Henna artist and Pre-Med student at Indiana University School of Medicine Todd Hopkins, Professor...

Aired Saturday, November 21, 2020Environmental Awareness: Connecting The Arts And SciencesShow #110 Talking about using art and science to make people aware of the environment and endangered species.Guests Gina Christy Westergard, Associate Professor, College of...

Aired Saturday, November 14, 2020Lessons Learned: A Look at the Art, Science, and Ethics from AuschwitzShow #109 Dr. Sabine Hildebrandt, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School and 2020 IUPUI Scholar in Residence; Dr. Amber Comer, Assistant Professor...

Aired Saturday, November 7, 2020Teaching Science and Art During the PandemicShow #108 Talking about how teaching has changed at the university level during the pandemic.  Guests Dr. Andy Gavrin, Professor of Physics at IUPUI Juliet King, Associate Professor of...

Aired Saturday, October 31, 2020Spooky ScienceShow #86 Talking about zombies, theatrical performance, and all things odd and weird.  Guests William Sullivan, Scientist/Author Bennet Ayres, Actor/PlaywrightUpcoming Teaching Science and Art During the...

Aired Saturday, October 24, 2020Women in STEMShow #106 Talking about the challenges and successes of women who choose a STEM field and about a project that Jheel Patel has started to record short video podcasts of local women in STEMGuests Jheel Patel, PhD candidate...

Aired Saturday, October 17, 2020The Art and Science of FoodShow #105 Talking about bugs, food, art, and science.Guests Chef Joseph owner and Founder of Brooklyn Bugs Dr. Andrea Liceaga, Associate Professor of Food Science at Purdue University Upcoming Women in...

Aired Saturday, October 10, 2020Precision Medicine and Breast CancerShow #104 Talking about Indiana University’s Precision Health Initiative Grand Challenge and breast cancer research.Guests Dr. Milan Radovich, Associate Professor of Surgery, Indiana University School...

Aired Saturday, October 3, 2020Communicating Science Through the ArtsShow #103 Talking about the ways in which theater improvisation can be used to communicate science more effectively with the public.Guests Krista Hoffmann-Longtin, Science Communicator Jim Ansaldo,...

Aired Saturday, September 26, 2020Volunteerism During a Pandemic: Why Volunteerism in the Arts and Sciences is So Critical During a TIme of CrisisShow #102 Talking about the number of ways volunteerism helps connect us with people, art, science, and animals....

Aired Saturday, September 19, 2020Art and Science of Creativity and CommunityShow #101 Talking about how to build a relationship using the arts, mentors, and programs that are sustaining for people of color.  Guests Tatjana Rebelle, Writer, Organizer, activist,...

Aired Saturday, September 12, 2020Hands-On Exhibits in Museums During a PandemicShow #100 Talking about the ways exhibit technology has to change during a pandemic.  Guests Cathryn Ferree, Indiana State Museum Charles Venable, Newfields Upcoming Art and Science...

Aired Saturday, September 5, 2020The Art and Science of Reporting the NewsShow #99 Talking about the challenges and successes of investigative reporting in the current era of social media.  Guests Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star Reporter Emily Hopkins,...

Aired Saturday, August 29, 2020Cell Phone Art and ScienceShow #98 Talking about NEW ways to experience art, science, and culture on your electronic devices.  Guests Lorraine Phillips Vavul, Project Manager for Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis (HUNI)...

Aired Saturday, August 22, 2020All Things DaVinciShow #97 Talking about Mark’s recent trip to Paris and the amazing da Vinci Exhibition, about Jason’s trip to the Leonardo Conference, the 500th Anniversary of Leonardo, and how da Vinci continues to have an impact on...

Aired Saturday, August 15, 2020The Art and Science of MedicineShow #96 Talking about the art and science of medicine and some of the ways that outbreaks and pandemics have affected doctor and patient interaction.  Guests Dr. Mary McAteer, Pediatircian Dr....

Aired Saturday, August 8, 2020The Art and Science of Teaching ArtShow #95 Talking about the art and science of teaching art on the college level.  Guests Greg Hull, Interim Dean of the Herron School of Art and Design Anila Agha, Associate Professor of Drawing at...

Aired Saturday, August 8, 2020The Art and Science of CollectingShow #94 Talking about the important role of collecting, conservation, and display of objects.  Guests Dr. Shirley Mueller, Neuropsychologist Robin Toulouse, artist/gallery owner  Upcoming The...

Aired Saturday, July 25, 2020No Rhyme or ReasonShow #93 Talking about using poetry to communicate science.  Guests Joyce Brinkman, Poet Kelly Brown, Biologist Chef Joseph Yoon, Brroklyn BugsUpcoming The Art and Science of Teaching ArtContact Joyce ...Contact Chef...

Aired Saturday, July 18, 2020How Science Inspires ArtShow #92 Talking about the ways in which science inspires art and how technology can provide new technologies in the arts.  Guests James Viewegh, Artist Randy Frye, ArtistUpcoming No Rhyme or ReasonContact...

Aired Saturday, July 11, 2020Media Literacy in the Age of Fake NewsShow #91 Talking about their collaboration in a teacher workshop designed to reveal the issues with media and reporting the “facts.”  Guests Andy Gavrin, Physicist Sarah Bowman, ReporterUpcoming...

Aired Saturday, July 4, 2020UndercurrentShow #90 Talking about the water sculpture collaboration to reveal the flow of water beneath the surface.  Guests David Landis, SculptorUpcoming Media Literacy in the Age of Fake NewsContact David ...

Aired Saturday, June 27, 2020Art and Physics: A Strange RelationshipShow #89 Talking about the intersection between physics and poetry.  Guests Andy Gavrin, Physicist Jessica Reed, PoetUpcoming UndercurrentContact Andy ...Contact Jessica ...

Aired Saturday, June 20, 2020ChaosShow #88 Talking about using art to explain the science of chaos.  Guests Andy Gavrin, Physicist David Landis, Kinetic SculptorUpcoming Art and Physics: A Strange RelationshipContact Andy ...Contact David ...

Aired Saturday, June 13, 2020Pleased to Meet MeShow #87 Talking about how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions.  Guests William Sullivan, Scientist/AuthorUpcoming ChaosContact Bill ...

Aired Saturday, June 6, 2020Spooky ScienceShow #86 Talking about zombies, theatrical performance, and all things odd and weird.  Guests William Sullivan, Scientist/Author Bennet Ayres, Actor/PlaywrightUpcoming Pleased to Meet MeContact Bill ...Contact Ben ...

05-30-2020 (Show #85: Taped) Poetic Planets – Clyde Pennington, fabricator; Joyce Brinkman, Poet – Talking about space, planets, poetry, and metal fabrication.

05-23-2020 (Show #84: Taped) Stream Dance – Cynthia Pratt, Dancer; Travis Ryan, Biologist – Cynthia Pratt, Dancer; Travis Ryan, Biologist – Talking about the ways dance can be used to capture ideas regarding the science of water.

05-16-2020 (Show #83: Taped) Leonardo da Vinci, Anatomist – Dr. Jason Organ, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Indiana University School of Medicine and Rita Spalding, Artist – Talking about Jason’s recent attendance at the Leonardo da Vinci Conference, Rita’s work with realism, and a deeper look at Leonardo the anatomist.

05-09-2020 (Show #82: Taped) The Art and Engineering of Beer – Peter Batule, Engineer/Owner Upland; Lee Daniels, Local Micro-Brewer – Talking about how engineering is essential for brewing great beer.

05-02-2020 (Show #81: Taped) Inside the Head of the Collector: Neuropsychology of Art– Dr. Shirley Mueller, Neuropsychologist; Freddie Kelvin, Photographer; Tom Mueller, Photographer – Talking about the ways in which the mind, arts, and sciences all combine in the human brain to make us each individual.

04-25-2020 (Show #80: Taped) Giant Pollinators – Tom Swinford, Biologist; Patrick Mack, Sculptor – Talking about pollinators, sculpture, and the Urban Wilderness Trail.

04-18-2020 (Show #79: Taped) Challenges in Engineering Art Installations – Chip Doeden, Mechanical Engineer; Julia Moore, Arts Council of Indianapolis; David Landis, Sculptor – Talking about the challenges with engineering large public art sculptures and the capacity of local artists to respond to these challenges.

04-11-2020 (Show #78: Taped) To Eat Intelligently is an Art – Colleen Kincius, Nutritionist; Terry Border, Artist – Talking about the role of food in keeping us healthy and in healing.

04-04-2020 (Show #77: Live) Art, History, and Science Education Along the White River – Kevin Hardie, Executive Director, Friends of the White River; Andrew Bradford, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Conner Prairie – Talking about the ways in which partner organizations are activating education along the White River.

03-28-2020 (Show #76: Live) Lessons Learned: A Look at the Art, Science, and Ethics from Auschwitz – Dr. Sabine Hildebrandt, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School and 2020 IUPUI Scholar in Residence; Dr. Amber Comer, Assistant Professor and Scientific Researcher; Dr. Jason Organ, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Indiana University Medical School; Talking about the lessons learned and the effects on medical/science ethics in the 75 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Her book “The Anatomy of Murder: Ethical Transgressions and Anatomical Science during the Third Reich” was published by Berghahn Books in January 2016, and is the first systemic study of anatomy during National Socialism.

03-21-2020 (Show #75: Taped) Art and Physics: A Strange Relationship – Andy Gavrin, Physicist; Jessica Reed, Poet – Talking about the intersection between physics and poetry.

03-14-2020 (Show #74: Taped) The Flow of Rap – Jordan Munson, Musician – Talking about the design of a giant boombox, rap music, and electronic soundscapes.

03-07-2020 (Show #73: Taped) Stream Dance – Cynthia Pratt, Dancer; Travis Ryan, Biologist – Cynthia Pratt, Dancer; Travis Ryan, Biologist – Talking about the ways dance can be used to capture ideas regarding the science of water.

02-22-2020 (Show #72: Taped) One Giant Leap – Joy Hernandez-Butler, artist/videographer/gallery owner; Brian Murphy, Butler University Physicist and Astronomer; Lauren Zoll, Artist – Talking about landing on the moon, Astronomy, and Space Art.

Aired Saturday, February 8, 2020To Eat Intelligently is an ArtShow #71 Talking about the role of food in keeping us healthy and in healing.Guests Colleen Rocap, Plant-Based Food Advocate Terry Border, Artist/AuthorUpcoming One Giant LeapMore by this artist...Contact...

Aired Saturday, February 2, 2020Pleased to Meet MeShow #70 Talking about how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions.  Guests William Sullivan, Scientist/AuthorUpcoming To Eat Intelligently Is An...