So Cultured Podcast

Liv Grant & Taz Shipley

Welcome to "SO CULTURED" the podcast where science, tech, and a dash of sass collide! Join your hosts Liv, and Taz on a journey through the latest in the world of science and technology. Each week, we dish up a blend of cutting-edge news, discoveries, and sizzling gossip from the realms of labs and circuits. All served with a side of piping hot "laboratea" that will have you laughing out loud. We can't wait to hang out with you- Liv and Taz xo

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1. A new upgrade for humans? + Your fav influencer is a catfish!

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02/07/24 • 54 min

Welcome to the debut episode of the So Cultured Podcast! 🎙️ in todays episode Taz will explore the mind-bending possibility of humans having their own software upgrades, through unlocking the new capabilities of gene editing!Through this, Taz sheds light on the latest advancements in treating sickle cell disease. Join us as we discuss groundbreaking developments that could pave the way for improved lives and medical progress.And of course, get ready for Liv to spill the HOT Laboratea. Ever heard of a certain tech influencer with 115k followers that recently turned out to be a catfish? Get ready for some spicy gossip as we dissect the details and share our thoughts on this unexpected twist.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, scientist, or just love a good dose of scandal, our first episode has something for everyone. And if you're hungry for more on the science we covered today, you can read more here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41587-023-00016-6Please note that this podcast is for 18+ as sometimes we discuss sensitive topics unsuitable for children. contact + business enquiries: [email protected]: @soculturedpodcasttwitter/ X: @soculturedpodyoutube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast?si=cT8nGss_iVvrQm_rtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast

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1. The Last of Us EXPOSED + A secret lab affair?

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08/21/24 • 59 min

Hey guys!

Welcome back to the So Cultured Podcast! We're kicking off our brand new series with a bang. This season, we want to expose the science from your favourite tv shows and movies. In episode 1 we will be delving into the science that is the driving force behind The Last of Us. How realistic is the show? Could climate change really affect which creatures the cordyceps fungus infects? Could we really become zombies? Listen in to find out!

And don't forget, we always serve every episode with a side of the hottest laboraTEA. This week we have a juicy listener story all about some rumours about her and her PI, can you relate??

We are so excited for you guys to listen to not onlythis episode, but this entire season, because we had so much fun making it!

Please let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments. If you love following our podcast, please do give us a rating and a follow! :)

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Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects thatmay not be suitable for younger listeners.

To learn more about the science:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjBIBBAL8

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/17/1157842018/the-science-that-spawned-fungal-fears-in-hbos-the-last-of-us

https://screenrant.com/last-us-outbreak-cordyceps-infection-origins-spores-real/#:~:text=The%20origin%20of%20the%20Cordyceps,became%20infected%20in%20South%20America.

https://thelastofus.fandom.com/wiki/Cordyceps_brain_infection

https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-jakarta-infection-outbreak-origin-change/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBi8ah1ku_s

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/15/world/cicada-fungus-zombie-scn/index.html

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7. Did dinosaurs actually exist? + he stole GOLD from my professor

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04/23/25 • 54 min

⏰ omgosh.. we are on the penultimate episode of debunked.. we cannot believe it. This week we are talking all about DINOSAURS and the mysterious ASTEROID that apparently wiped them all out... is it a myth or real life? Well, lets talk all things fossils, iridium + evolution to figure this mystery out!

😳 for this weeks gosss, a listener witnessed a peer stealing GOLD from their professor mid lecture.. tune into find out what they did...

🗒️Have your own LaboraTEA to share? Click our anonymous link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... or email us at [email protected]

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0:00 intro

3:53 did dinosaurs ever ACTUALLY exist?

43:32 why i LEFT my lab...

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7. The science behind muscle growth + dealing with a 'stingy' PI

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06/12/24 • 54 min

7th episodee, whattt?!!! let’s cover fitness, muscle growth and ‘gym’ supplements.

fitness advice is more confusing than it has ever been, but today liv is breaking down the actual science behind this topic. Specifically she’ll cover how our muscles ACTUALLY grow, if gene variants may influence whether that superset workout you saw on tiktok will even work for you, and if protein powder is a scam or actually beneficial?

YEH, there’s a lot to get into! Straight after, Yaz is reading ANOTHER listener story all about someone dealing with a case of a STINGY PI. upgrades are needed, and the so cultured girlies are here to tell you how to bag them!

Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners.

To learn more about the science:

https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-023-00733-0

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1180686/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6950543/

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3. The Martian EXPOSED + do you poo at work?

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09/04/24 • 57 min

This is EXPOSED episode 3 - today we will be exploring the scientific accuracies... and inaccuracies of The Martian. This episode uncovers whether we could sustain life on Mars, whether we could grow crops, or even how you could communicate with Earth.

We will also be discussing this weeks LaboraTEA, although we are taking a different turn and asking you guys to ALL get involved as we uncover the polls we have asked on our instagram stories. One of the polls we asked was whether you poo at work?

Wanna learn more?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9385024/#:~:text=Mars'%20surface%20is%20mostly%20basaltic,sulfates%20and%20perchlorates%20%5B4%5D.

https://www.twistbioscience.com/blog/perspectives/what-if-synthetic-biology-was-available-martians-botanist-mark-watney#:~:text=Hydrazine%20is%20used%20as%20thruster,stopping%20his%20plant%20growing%20attempts.

https://theconversation.com/the-martian-a-perfect-balance-of-scientific-accuracy-and-gripping-fiction-48201

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4. Blame it on the ancestors! + a new class project: hacking my boyfriend...

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02/28/24 • 48 min

Welcome to the fourth episode of So Cultured! 🎙️ This week, Taz peels back the layers of time to explore how the lifestyles of our ancestors might be influencing our susceptibility to autoimmune diseases, with a special focus on multiple sclerosis. Join us on this journey through history and science as we uncover potential links between our past and present health challenges.But that's not all – Liv has a listener story to share. Tune in as we discuss a listener seeking advice on an unconventional approach to honing her coding skills. Her plan? Hacking into her partner's email. We'll dissect the ethical dilemmas, provide guidance on learning coding responsibly, and explore the implications of mixing personal relationships with tech curiosity.Whether you're a wannabe archaeologist, interested in autoimmune disease, or want the tea on ethical hacking, this episode is packed with thought-provoking content. Join us for an episode that balances scientific exploration with a dash of real-world drama! 🕰️💻 links: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-67917294https://www.bbc.com/news/health-61042598https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06618-zPlease remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners.Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]: @soculturedpodcast twitter/ X: @soculturedpod youtube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast?si=cT8nGss_iVvrQm_r tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast

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8. Gattaca EXPOSED + we guess each others PhD projects!

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10/09/24 • 75 min

Hey So Cultured fammm! IT’S THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SERIES...CRY!!!!! In this final week we are exposing a less known Sci Fi film (imo anyway)... GATTACA! Now I’m gonna go ahead and say that this is probably the most scientifically accurate film as it dives into the world of genetically edited babies and a dystopian future where your class depends on whether you’re ‘In utero’ or ‘In vitro’. Is it realistic? Is the science accurate? Could we be looking at genetically modified humans in the future? Based on our research... it’s already happened! Listen in to find out.

Not only that but we are back with the listener favourite,LaboraTEA time. As you may well know, we always do something a little bit different in the final ep of the series. This week we are guessing eachothers PhD projects based on the title alone. So, if you want to join us in trying to guess what eachothers PhDs involved, then listen till the end!

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3. The science behind Ozempic + your ex joins your lab!?

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05/15/24 • 55 min

In this episode of So Cultured, we dive deep into The Science Behind....Ozempic.This week, we explore the mechanisms behind Ozempic, how it works, and why it's prescribed for type 2 diabetes. From its ability to lower blood sugar levels to its potential benefits beyond diabetes management, we break down the science behind this well-known drug. But we don't stop there – we delve into the ongoing debate surrounding its reputation as a weight loss aid and the implications this has on individuals seeking treatment.It doesn’t stop there, for this weeks laboraTEA things take a lighter turn as we discuss hypothetical scenarios that could arise in the lab. From the awkwardness of an ex joining the team to the chaos of someone stealing an entire thesis, we share our thoughts and often wilddd experiences.Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners.SciSpace https://typeset.io/SOCULTURED20 off a monthly subscriptionSOCULTURED40 off an annual subscriptionTo learn more about the science: https://www.ozempic.com/why-ozempic/what-is-ozempic.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8736331/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9542252/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1499267118301096?via%3Dihubhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02026-4#Sec7https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9542252/Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soculturedpodcast/twitter : https://twitter.com/SoCulturedPodyoutube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast⁠tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast

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8. ORIGINS OF THE INTERNET + monkeys escaped from the lab...AGAIN?

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02/05/25 • 47 min

🛜 WHAT? IT'S THE LAST EPISODE OF season four 'ORIGINS' and today we are talking all about the INTERNET 🌐..

❓How the hell did the internet start? WHO started it? We're covering the history of the internet from start to finish! We also talk about how playboy helped with JPEG & Google's new Sycamore x CHIP!

😳And for our last listener story of the season, we read an email from a listener all about how MONKEYS keep escaping from a south carolina lab... that bloody caretaker.. 🤣

🗒️We are looking for more LABORATEA for season 5, so if you have a story to share then please use our anonymous link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftEuu6Xu6VWxurDzr6sKStnYCf4v5UrF47K7SH_rxUzlbFYw/viewform

📅We will be back in Early March for season 5.. stay tuned with us on instagram for updates and a season theme reveal! - see you then and thank you so much for joining us for our first season on youtube, lots of love xo

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Links if you want to learn more:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1666-5

https://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit07/internet07_02.phtml

https://www.facebook.com/codelikeagirlau/videos/losing-lena/985614161797010/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ARPANET

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0:00 intro

2:30 origins of consciousness

34:00 monkeys escaped from the lab... AGAIN?!

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4. The science behind Neuralink + a lab love triangle...

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05/22/24 • 55 min

Let's take a deep dive into The Science Behind... Neuralink.

This week, we explore the mechanisms behind Neuralink, how it works, and why it's considered a breakthrough in neurotechnology. From its ability to potentially treat neurological disorders to its ambitious goal of merging humans with AI, we break down the science behind this cutting-edge technology. But there are many downsides that we need to discuss...

It doesn’t stop there, for this week's laboraTEA things take a juicier turn as we discuss a lab love triangle. From the awkward dynamics of lab relationships to the chaos of jealousy and competition, we share our thoughts and often wilddd experiences.

Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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To learn more about the science:⁠

Neuralink official site⁠⁠NCBI: Understanding Neuralink⁠⁠ScienceDirect: Advances in Neural Interfaces⁠⁠NEJM: Neuralink and the Future of Medicine⁠⁠Nature: Ethical Implications of Neuralink⁠

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