That Science and Nature Show

04/13/2026

Tonight we are back for our April episode!

We are joined by local St. Louis meterologist Steve Templeton for an episode dedicated to the weather!

Listen live at at 7:15 PM CT through umsl.edu/radio!

And check out our last episode on disease while you wait for tonight!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kIIPOJfwUkcS7MezCuMfV

03/16/2026

Our March episode of the podcast is now out! We sit down with the wonderful Michelle LaPorte, associcate professor of biology at St. Louis Community College. Michelle brings her strong background in microbiology and health sciences for a very a insightful hour of conversation on the topic of disease.

I encourage you to give it a listen!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kIIPOJfwUkcS7MezCuMfV

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02/23/2026

New podcast episode for February! I sit down with associate professor from UMSL psychology Sandra Langeslag to talk about the science of love and attraction.

It's a fascinating topic, and I encourage you all to give it a listen. Dr. Langeslag covers lot of cool research her lab does on the subject!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fyV0V8B4I1PPU7CHcSwlD

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01/20/2026

First episode of 2026! We do an episode all about the science of hapiness and well-being based on research from Dr. Laurie Santos at Yale University.

What does it really take to be happy? What are misconceptions surrounding happiness? How does our mind trick us into pursuing things that don't really make us happy?

Give it a listen below! What else do you have to lose, besides your unhappiness?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nKQbVsKGicVbY7oOTqcrw

12/08/2025

Our final episode for 2025 is tonight, and it's a great one!

We are joined by Kendahl Chergosky (and maybe a bird friend) from the World Bird Sanctuary for an episode dedicated to birds!

Listen live at at 7 PM CT through umsl.edu/radio!

Check out our last episode on plants with international student Derek John Baganoc from the Missouri Botanical Garden:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lPNwmLkmBD1ffAaV1gCkp

11/10/2025

Tonight! A new episode of That Science and Nature Show airs on UMSL Radio at 7 PM CT!

We are joined by international student and Bovard Fellow at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Derek John V. Baganoc. This episode is all about plants, their importance, and their conservation.

Listen live at umsl.edu/radio.

Check out our last episode on criminology at:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/448lsN47TRKy1won4ETktev

10/13/2025

New episode of That Science of Nature Show tonight on UMSL Radio at 7 PM CT!

This next show covers all things crime.

Listen live at umsl.edu/radio.

Check out our last episode on social behavior at:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/03zVi6eJMWvrEZmaSEsecq

09/22/2025

We're so back!

The new season of That Science of Nature Show premieres tonight on UMSL Radio at 7 PM CT!

I'll be joined by my new co-host Kiley Chernicky, along with guest Addy Yoder to talk all things related to social behavior.

Listen live at umsl.edu/radio.

Can't listen live? New episodes will go up 1 week later at:

https://open.spotify.com/show/56CQmLq9klFglMMSJQalMg

Join me for what should be another great season!

08/04/2025

Second summer special of 2025 and season finale for That Science and Nature Show!

It's another rendition of Stories from the Field, where we share funny tales of things that have happened while doing research! Check it out.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/11StiNIkBtkPOKLsdyyHBt

New season coming this Fall!

06/22/2025

First summer special for 2025, we sit down and discuss Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation", which covers how smartphones and social media are eroding modern childhood experiences, and possible solutions to the problem.

Check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5U9aAnyLsRHYzsIf2bqvA1