The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 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 ColbornMusic: “

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 37. Volunteering in STEMDiscussion of the volunteer activities in STEM I participated in this year.This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody ColbornMusic: “Iron Cathedral” by Jy

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 36. Pumping Iron, For ScienceLighthearted discussion of the drama in the science based fitness movement.This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody ColbornMusic“Gearhead” Kevi

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom and Pop Culture IconsA recording of my presentation at the Long Beach Comic Con in August 2025 on the history of the mad scientist trope in pop cultureThis episode was res

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 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&#

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 33. There’s No Best Way to Take NotesDiscussion 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 STE

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 32. The Science Behind the FearDiscussion 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/

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 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/Supp

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 30. Give Me Some Sugar, Little Honey BeeA 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-e

The STEM Sessions PodcastEpisode 29. Your Ankle Shouldn’t Bend That WayDiscussion of my broken ankle – from the injury to the surgery to the physical therapy to back to normal.Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/07/30/shown