Ep 22 Estuaries | Dr James Tweedley
In this episode of I sit down with my supervisor, mentor, and globally respected estuarine ecologist, Dr. James Tweedley senior lecturer at Murdoch University, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation...
23 Jul 20251h 44min
Ep 21 Fish parasites | Dr. Storm Martin
What is a parasite, and why do they matter? In this deeply engaging and unexpectedly funny episode, Associate Lecturer and Parasitologist Dr. Storm Martin from Murdoch University dives headfirst into...
16 Jul 20251h 48min
Ep 20 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Dr Leigh Sheppard
How well do we really understand OCD? In this deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Dr Leigh Sheppard, GP and Founding Director of OCD WA, to break down the science and stigma surrounding obsess...
9 Jul 20251h 24min
Ep 19 Fire Ecology | Dr Joe Fontaine
In this episode, Dr. Joe Fontaine - fire ecologist and senior lecturer at Murdoch University - unpacks the complex role of fire in shaping ecosystems. From smoke-triggered seed germination to species ...
2 Jul 20251h 20min
Ep 18 Seagrass | Associate Professor Mike van Keulen
What if one of the most powerful tools we have against climate change lives just below the ocean’s surface? In this eye-opening episode, marine biologist Associate Professor Mike van Keulen, Chair of...
25 Jun 20251h 23min
Ep 17 Scientific detection dogs | Dr. Megan Barnes
What do rare orchids, endangered reptiles, invasive species, and medical conditions have in common? They can all be sniffed out by dogs, if you train them right. In this episode, Dr. Megan Barnes, con...
18 Jun 20251h 20min
Ep 16 Toxicology: What's in supplements and Chinese medicine | Associate Professor Garth Maker
Associate Professor Garth Maker is a leading biochemist at Murdoch University and President of the Academic Council, playing a central role in shaping the university’s academic direction and standards...
11 Jun 20251h
Ep 15 Soil Microbiome | Dr. Anish Shah
Soil isn’t just dirt... It’s alive, and it matters. In this episode, Kurt talks with microbiologist Dr. Anish Shah about the soil microbiome and its influence on crop health, nutrient cycling, and agr...
4 Jun 20251h 18min
