Episodes

  • Episode 206: Palestine, Part 2

    Episode 206: Palestine, Part 2
    Oct 7 2024
    On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem is joined by Laura, Ashlyn, and Lauren to conclude their discussion of the situation in historic Palestine. Laura describes barriers to access food and water imposed by the government of Israel on both Gaza and the West Bank. Gem contrasts popular working definitions of … Continue reading Episode 206: Palestine, Part 2 →
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  • Episode 205: Palestine, Part 1

    Episode 205: Palestine, Part 1
    Sep 9 2024
    On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem is joined by Ashlyn, Lauren, and Laura in the first part of a two part discussion of the history and current situation in historic Palestine. Gem provides an overview of the October 7th attacks and the Israeli military response, Ashlyn summarizes the history of … Continue reading Episode 205: Palestine, Part 1 →
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  • Episode 204: More Misconceptions

    Episode 204: More Misconceptions
    Aug 5 2024
    On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, the crew discusses common misconceptions: Gem corrects cardiac confusion, Ashlyn advocates for accommodations, and Lauren lambasts linguistic prescriptivism. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Heart Conditions: Cardiac Arrest (Johns Hopkins Medicine) | Heart Failure … Continue reading Episode 204: More Misconceptions →
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  • Episode 203: Hot Bullsh*t Summer

    Episode 203: Hot Bullsh*t Summer
    Jul 8 2024
    On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Ashlyn, Lauren, and Laura discuss some summer-themed nonsense and Gem entertains the panel with an obscure patent that may just fix policing. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. NatPat: NATPAT Health and Wellness Patches … Continue reading Episode 203: Hot Bullsh*t Summer →
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  • LUEE Rerun 165: SoupCast!

    LUEE Rerun 165: SoupCast!
    Jun 17 2024
    Originally published 22 February 2021. On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Ashlyn, Laura, Gem, and Lauren discuss soup’s history as a religious conversion tool, the science of bone broth, and the discredited claim that bat soup was responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, then everyone attempts (and fails!) to define what, exactly, … Continue reading LUEE Rerun 165: SoupCast! →
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  • LUEE Rerun 152: SandwichCast!

    LUEE Rerun 152: SandwichCast!
    Jun 3 2024
    Originally published 13 January 2020. On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Laura leads Ashlyn, Lauren, and Gem in a discussion of the history and science of sandwiches, then everyone attempts (and fails!) to define what, exactly, makes something a sandwich. On this episode: Ashlyn maintains that open-faced sandwiches do not exist, … Continue reading LUEE Rerun 152: SandwichCast! →
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  • Bonus: A Very Special Episode

    Bonus: A Very Special Episode
    May 22 2024
    On this special bonus episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Ashlyn Noble and Lauren Bailey share Gem’s valedictory address to the University of Manitoba Medicine Class of 2024 and discuss the fallout thereof. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Contact Us: Email … Continue reading Bonus: A Very Special Episode →
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  • Episode 202: Generative AI and Semantic Grey Goo

    Episode 202: Generative AI and Semantic Grey Goo
    May 13 2024
    On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem, Lauren, Ashlyn, and Laura discuss the impact of large language models and other forms of generative AI on culture and scientific endeavours. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society. Note: Content warning for discussion … Continue reading Episode 202: Generative AI and Semantic Grey Goo →
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