That's What I Call Science!

That's What I Call Science!

Author: That’s What I Call Science Language: English Episodes: 100
Hailing from the heart of Tasmania, That's What I Call Science! is an award-winning conversation that digs into the stuff that shapes our world. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a lively exploration of the science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine woven into everyday life and the big issues of our time. We get curious about everything from the practical applications of medical cannabis to the neurological underpinnings of mental health, always aiming to move beyond the headlines and find the human story in the data. Each episode features genuine conversations with expert guests-researchers, thinkers, and practitioners-who help us get to the guts of a topic. You'll hear us unpack complex ideas with clarity and a dash of Tasmanian charm, making the vast landscape of STEMM feel accessible and relevant. Whether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or just casually curious, this podcast offers a fresh, grounded perspective from down under. It’s for anyone who’s ever wondered about the how and why behind the things that matter, served with authenticity and a focus on real-world impact. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that connect the dots between laboratory research, technological innovation, and the community around us.
Episodes
Episode 327: Digging into the groundwater beneath our feet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
What is a hydrogeologist, why is groundwater important, and how can mine sites both contribute to and impact our hidden water sources? In this episode, Dr Elise Tuuri is joined by the recently conferred Dr Birte Moser, a…
Episode 326: A Foray into Forensic Anthropology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Welcome back to another episode in sunny Oxford! While Olly was in the UK, she visited St John’s College at the University of Oxford. There, she sat down with the College President, Professor Lady Sue Black, Baroness Bla…
Episode 325: Avian influenza in Antarctica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
This week, Dr Jane Younger returns to the TWICS mic to tell Olly about her recent adventures down south to Antarctica. Unfortunately, the trip involved seeing staggering rates of avian influenza, affecting multiple speci…
Episode 324: Saving lives, one donor at a time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode of That's What I Call Science, Dr. Elise Tuuri sits down with Dr. Andrew Turner, Medical Director of DonateLife Tasmania, to explore the life-saving world of organ and tissue donation. Tasmania is leading…
Episode 323: Pint of Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
With Pint of Science just around the corner, we’re joined by three of the presenters from Hobart’s 2026 event, “From Inner Workings to Icy Worlds” at Shambles Brewery. First, sea ice researcher Dr Johannes Lohse takes us…
Episode 322: Fungi of the Forest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Henna Tyyskä is a PhD student in Catalonia, Spain studying how historical land-use affects fungi under the forest floor. Inspired to be a scientist after reading Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey, Henna grew up in Finl…
Episode 321: Electrics, Leaves and Outer-Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
From Catalonia, PhD student Marc Busuldu grew up fascinated by the stars. Internships across Spain led him to a position at CREAF and to his current PhD on how characterising the electrical signal of leaves can help us t…
Episode 320: Oceans, climate, and the weather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
From the posters at the 2026 AMOS conference, we bring you a podcast episode with the latest science on oceans, the climate and weather! We hear from a range of experts who tell us about the science laid out on their dat…
Episode 319: Science in the Park 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode, Olly and Georgia journey to the Tasmanian ‘Science in the Park’ event held in late 2025. Science in the Park is a hands-on event where science comes alive in all its forms! Despite a day of rain, wind, a…
Episode 318: Leaders of The Present, Not The Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode, we speak with Alyssa Seckinger-Crow, who is studying Marine and Antarctic Governance at the University of Tasmania. Alyssa is the founder of the Tassie Student Science Communicators Network and Young Oce…