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For lovers of reading, writing, science and general communication. This podcast will aim at acknowledging the origins of metaphors/idioms and the importance of effective scientific communication. My ambition is to spread knowledge on how we articulate concepts and the creative aspect of diction. Most episodes will focus on the origins of expressions, words of high regard, and the meaning behind them. This can overall allow us to acknowledge that words have just as much power as actions.​ As ...
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In this series of conversations, Maaria Ginai talks to people across professions about their personal and professional journeys, and gleans their insight into what it takes to resonate with an audience.
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When someone tells you you're not good at something, you're faced with 2 options. Accept it or do something about it. Kevin Mercurio did something about it. Join us as the podcaster, and former chair of Pint of Science chats about how a change of scenery can help improve communication, balancing acts and why a scorpion was in an Irish pub. For more…
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Pros and Comms on the road! Bringing you this special episode from Basel, at the BioTechX Europe event. In this episode we chatted to some of the key figures from a range of innovative biotech start-ups, hearing what their companies do, where they want to be in 5 years time, and of course, what lessons they’ve learnt about communication during thei…
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Engineering isn't just about technical prowess; it's about effectively conveying ideas, leading teams, and advocating for positive change in the industry and society at large. Our guest, Dr. Nike Folayan, MBE, challenges the stereotype that engineers lack communication skills, showcasing how effective communication is crucial in the field. With ove…
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Reaching every country in the world in a lifetime is an impressive feat. To do it all in 10 years without flying and with a global pandemic in the way? Truly remarkable. That’s exactly what our guest Thor Pedersen has been up to. Echoing the spirit of historical explorers, blending old-world adventure with modern-day perseverance, Thor's journey of…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Helena Hartmann via Twitter: @helenahhartmann Follow the Science & Fiction project via their website Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - Segment 1: The Meteor Rise (Short Story) 09:18 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Once Upon A Time" (Metaphor History) 22…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Siddharth Kankaria via Twitter: @SiddhrthKnkaria Follow the SciCommSci Club on their website Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:06 - Segment 1: Zima Red (Short Story) 11:18 - Segment 2: The Origin of "State of the Art" (Metaphor History) 22:30 - Segment 3…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Sophie Elschner via Twitter: @SophieElschner Find out more about her career path via her website Check out her webcomic "psychoSoph" online via the website Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Segment 1: Honour or Manure, Peera? (Short Story) 09:24 - S…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Alex Cloherty via Twitter: @alexgoesviral Check out her blog "Microbial Mondays" via her website See her winning FameLab International Heat Video on YouTube Follow the TOPX network initiatives via Twitter @TOPXNetwork Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 02:20…
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Providing a quick update on life and Season 5 of Metaphorigins coming in May 2023. I also wanted to share that my short story called "The Climate Solution", part of a series of writing pieces under the Scalene Writing project, was published in the Canadian journal Health Science Inquiry (out of the University of Toronto). In this floating episode, …
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Compiled all the best lines from Season Four! Website: https://www.kjbmercurio.com/metaphorigins Timestamps 00:00 - S4E1 - Sinister Surprises & The Podcasting Meta With Megan Hanlon (PhD) 09:54 - S4E2 - Vulnerable Vests & Personal Blogs With Patrick Taylor (PhD) 23:00 - S4E3 - Intact Illustrations & SciComm Infographics With Laura Finnegan (PhD Stu…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Namrata Iyer via Twitter: @namu_r9 Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 04:14 - Segment 1: Mentorship (Communication Topic) 30:14 - Segment 2: Talk With Namrata Iyer (Guest Interview) Description I cannonball straight into the nuances of mentorship and how per…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Oisin Joyce via LinkedIn: @oisincjoyce Check out Irish Green Labs via their website Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Segment 1: Three Bears Wood (Short Story) 11:21 - Segment 2: The Origin of "The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side" (Metapho…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Martin Sutton via Instagram: @marty_sutton Check out The Papa Zitas via their website and YouTube Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - Segment 1: Climate Inaction (Short Story) 10:34 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Like A Broken Record" (Metaphor History) …
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Think photography is about capturing something that looks good? Then you’re missing a trick. To be a photographer you need to understand your audience and express your perspective on the world through your images. Because iconic photographs don’t just look good. They make you feel something. In this episode I’m joined by Rankin, a photographer most…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Amanda Bentley-DeSousa via Twitter: @abentleydesousa Check out Shawn Ferguson's Lab at Yale via their website Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Segment 1: Slap Shot (Short Story) 08:59 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Shoot For The Moon" (Metaphor Histor…
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Talk to anyone who cares for a child and they’ll tell you how difficult, but ultimately rewarding it is. So when a child is sick, it takes a special kind of person to have the empathy, skill, and emotional resilience to care for them. In this episode I’m joined by Florence Li, a paediatric registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Flo’s specialism…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Tiffany Lee via LinkedIn: @TiffanyLee Check out her lovely cats on their very own Instagram: @ollie_n_missy Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Segment 1: Cuttlefish (Short Story) 10:21 - Segment 2: The Origin of "First World" (Metaphor History) 20:08…
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Let’s face it, we live in a fast-paced, technological world and it can be hard to catch a break. But self-reflection is so important in dealing with challenges and growing as a person. And in some cases, it can quite literally save your life. In this episode I’m joined by Doug Wilson, an IT infrastructure specialist, yoga teacher and public speaker…
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Humans are complicated. Factor in the complex societal structures and imbalances in power, and it’s easy to see how mental health can be affected, both on an individual and on a community scale. In this episode I’m joined by Maria Qureshi, clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in clinical psychology. We talk about her interest in community psyc…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Elizabeth Walden via Twitter: @ewaldenscience Check out the Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology (OISB): @oisb_ibso Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 02:17 - Segment 1: Work-Life Balance (Communication Topic) 24:36 - Segment 2: Talk With Elizabeth Walden (Gu…
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Many people will be able to tell you a piece of music that made them feel something. Music is a universal communicator, bypassing the restrictions of language and geography and influencing us at a primal level. I’m joined by ONR, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. We talk about his journey from rural Scotland to commercial arti…
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Digital content has exploded and there are so many ways to get a message across you might not think words can cut it anymore. But having well written copy delivered in the right setting can land you with millions of views and hundreds of leads. No pictures or dancing videos needed. I’m joined by Dave Harland, a freelance copywriter and wordsmith ex…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Cassidy Swanston via Twitter: @scicommcassidy Check out the SciComm School Podcast and the Pelling Lab! Check out Pulsar Collective on their website! Check out Water Rangers and join their citizen science projects! Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - …
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Laura Finnegan via Instagram: @laurakfinnegan Check out her website to personally support and ask for quotes! Support Fighting Blindness charity based in Ireland! Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Segment 1: Literary Currency (Short Story) 09:55 - S…
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We often think of academic science as a pure pursuit for knowledge. But when you’re building your research on inaccurately reported data in the hope to get your own narrative into a well-respected journal, the water can get muddied. In this episode I’m joined by Emily Sena, is a Senior Lecturer in Preclinical Research at the University of Edinburgh…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Patrick Taylor via Twitter: @paddyktaylor Check out his SciComm blog 27000 Hours! Follow the Saturna Marine Research & Education Society (SIMRES)! Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - Segment 1: The Next Species (Short Story) 07:40 - Segment 2: The Ori…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Megan Hanlon via Twitter: @meganhanlon4 Follow the SciComm Collective on Instagram! Follow Pint of Science Ireland on their website! Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Segment 1: The Narrator's Paradox (Short Story) 06:49 - Segment 2: The Origin of "…
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Great leaders listen, even if they don’t like what they hear. Becoming a better leader takes an enormous amount of self-reflection and ego checking. And sometimes it takes the work of someone who’s outside of your sphere of influence who isn’t afraid to challenge you to help you achieve it. In this episode I’m joined by David McQueen, a professiona…
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You may think academia is for life, and for some people it is. But for many, the skills and knowledge acquired through research means it’s the springboard to a range of careers and pursuits. During the pandemic, being able to ‘talk science’ outside of the mainstream has never been more valuable. In this episode I’m joined by Shara Cohen, former sci…
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Providing a quick update on life and Season 4 of Metaphorigins coming in September 2021. I also wanted to share that I participated in the FameLab Ireland Dublin heat, part of the qualifying rounds for the largest science communication competition in the world, and in this floating episode I perform the new communication piece titled, “You are more…
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Being a prosecutor means you need to hone your skills of persuasion and storytelling. In complex cases which involve international components, it can be even harder to convince a jury of the defendant’s guilt based on the evidence you have. In this episode I’m joined by Zainab Ahmad, a former prosecutor with the US Department of Justice specialisin…
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Compiled all the best lines from Season Three! Website: https://www.kjbmercurio.com/metaphorigins Timestamps 00:00 - S3E1 - Damning Dues & Destructive Words With Peter Soroye (PhD Student) 09:01 - S3E2 - Handy Hindrances & Academic Ghostwriting With Sarah Laframboise (PhD Student) 19:36 - S3E3 - Seductive Streaming & Virtual Dating With Eilish McNa…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Amy O'Callaghan via Twitter: @amyaishling Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 03:18 - Segment 1: The Thesis (Communication Topic) 34:14 - Segment 2: Talk With Amy O'Callaghan (Guest Interview) Description On this special Season 3 Finale, I argue why the acade…
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During the pandemic science has been at the forefront of the media, and we’ve got to see the scientific process happen in real time. But it hasn’t always been like that. Mainstream media is the gateway to the public and remains an authority on information in a time of fake news, so accurate science reporting is crucial. I’m joined by Fiona Fox, the…
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If you think successfully leading an American Chemical Society division requires a chemistry degree and years of experience in a lab, think again. Being a great leader takes more than just technical knowledge. In this episode I’m joined by Lakisha Miller Barclay, CEO of the rubber division of the American Chemical Society. We talk about Lakisha’s r…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Eugene Fletcher via Twitter: @eufletch Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - Segment 1: Search & Romance (Short Story) 09:33 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Breaking The Ice" (Metaphor History) 19:15 - Segment 3: Academia Vs. Industry (Communication Topic) …
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As a police officer you need to interact with people with fairness and integrity, whether that’s diffusing a hostile situation on the streets, interviewing a suspect, or managing a team of officers investigating complex major crimes. But the treatment of minority staff within the force hasn’t always reflected the values and standards that the polic…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Andrew Kam via Twitter: @apkam Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Segment 1: Glitch (Short Story) 08:57 - Segment 2: The Origin of "What's Up?" (Metaphor History) 17:17 - Segment 3: Instant Messaging (Communication Topic) 29:09 - Segment 4: Talk With…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Wilmer Santos via Instagram: @Wilm2409 Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Segment 1: Place-Sea-Bow (Short Story) 08:15 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Taste Of Your Own Medicine" (Metaphor History) 18:02 - Segment 3: Healthcare Rapport (Communication Top…
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The difference between Japanese and Western culture extends way beyond language. Japanese values, landscapes and cuisine are what make it an amazing place to visit. But Japan has a dark problem which its policies and people have failed to tackle- human sexual exploitation. I’m joined by Shihoko Fujiwara, the founder and former Director of Lighthous…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Sunny Zhang via Twitter: @sunnyyaying Connect with guest Brennan Jones via Twitter: @brennanjones Check out their recent XRmas project: https://brennanjones.com/index.php?section=projects&page=xrmas Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - Segment 1: Appro…
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When you think life science marketing you’ll probably think of LinkedIn, Twitter and white papers. But with the variety of innovative platforms and the pace of technology development, there’s so much more that life science companies could be doing to understand their audience and boost sales. In this episode I’m joined by Chris Conner, the founder …
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Pooja Bhatti via Twitter: @pooyabahatti Connect with Science Slam Canada on Twitter: @scislamca Connect with Science Networkers Podcast on Twitter: @scinetworkers Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Segment 1: Social Media & Science Communication (Com…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Ziyi Wang via LinkedIn: @Ziyiwangduke Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - Segment 1: Say Milk (Short Story) 08:31 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Crying Over Spilled Milk" (Metaphor History) 18:19 - Segment 3: Consulting (Communication Topic) 30:14 - Segm…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Eilish McNamara via LinkedIn: @Eilishmcnamara Check out Innocence Ottawa via: https://innocenceottawa.ca​ Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Segment 1: The Treatment (Short Story) 07:11 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Netflix and Chill" (Metaphor History…
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The UK has an incredible science landscape, but in the wake of Brexit how do we keep our world-class status and not lose access to all the amazing networks and technologies we’ve built in the EU? After all, collaboration and teamwork have been fundamental to the amazing scientific discoveries we benefit from. In this episode I’m joined by Mike Gals…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Sarah Laframboise via Twitter: @slaframboise14 Check out Next Generation Women via: https://www.nextgenwomen.ca ​ Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - Segment 1: The Novel Idea (Short Story) 09:36 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Writer's Block" (Metaphor H…
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Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=891796​ Connect with guest Peter Soroye via Twitter: @petersoroye ​ Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - Segment 1: The Shapeicide Investigation (Short Story) 09:36 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Deadline" (Metaphor History) 19:10 - Segment 3: Destructive Words (Communication Topic…
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Zebras are a perfect analogy to describe purpose driven businesses. Purpose and profit may seem like they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum, but for real change as a business it’s essential to balance them both equally. In this episode I’m joined by Jess MacIntyre and Natalie Moores, the founders of marketing communications agency Mac and Moore. …
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At their core, both business and politics want to bring value to their customers whether it’s consumers or the public. So keeping the government up to date about new innovations and the effects of policy change on the economy is essential in delivering good public service. In this episode I’m joined by Jimmy McLoughlin, who was a special advisor on…
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