Best The Sam Jones Project Podcasts (2025)

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How a little-known vaccine project and decades of HIV research made "Operation Warp Speed" possible 36:32

4d ago36:32

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Over the last 200 years or so, vaccines have come a long way, for a number of viruses. We’ve made so much progress, in fact, that in 2017 scientists began the early stages of vaccine development for some virus families they believed could pose a future pandemic threat. One of those families was Coronaviridae: coronaviruses. Not many people know tha…

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[BONUS] Time limits for anesthesia and stunning bioluminescence: Tiny Show and Tell Us #22 12:35

11d ago12:35

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we break down what limits on anesthesia could mean, both for doctors and patients. Then we hear from a listener who’s on a research trip in Puerto Rico and went kayaking in a bioluminescent bay. What is bioluminescence? And what are the perfect conditions to try to see it? We need your stories — they're wha…

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The placenta: A disposable organ we can’t live without 34:57

18d ago34:57

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The placenta is essential for life, but so much of its function is unknown. In this episode, we talk about how this disposable organ’s development within the early weeks of pregnancy shapes so much of what happens months later. We tackle what makes the human placenta so unique, what other animals like reptiles are teaching us about it, and how scie…

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[BONUS] An inspiring pharmacist grandma and orcas wearing dead salmon hats: Tiny Show and Tell Us #21 14:38

25d ago14:38

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we hear from a listener about her incredible grandma who’s a pharmacist in Venezuela (still, at 92 years old!) and has inspired her love of science and current lab work. We then talk about orcas spotted wearing dead salmon as hats, and what this fishy behavior may mean. We need your stories — they're what m…

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How glaciers safeguard Earth’s future and hold clues to our ancient past 29:16

1M ago29:16

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The reason many of us hear about glaciers has to do with sea level rise — which makes sense! If all of the glaciers on Earth melted, sea levels are predicted to increase by about 230 feet (70 meters), which would flood coastal areas, envelope a number of islands, and seriously impact human infrastructure, including our current water resources. But …

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[BONUS] Evolutionary adaptations to high altitudes and e-cigs vs. dry herb vaporizers: Tiny Show and Tell Us #20 12:58

1M ago12:58

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we discuss the differences between e-cigarettes (vapes) and far-less-studied dry herb vaporizers. Then we talk about some of the incredible evolutionary adaptations of populations of people living at high altitudes. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatt…

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How 18th and 19th century 'race science' still has deadly medical consequences today 27:55

2M ago27:55

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In the 1700s and early 1800s scientists from Europe and the Americas were studying what they called "race science," a pseudoscientific field of study promoting the idea that humans could be divided into separate and unequal races. Biases stemming from race science have influenced medicine for hundreds of years, and still have deadly consequences to…

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[BONUS] Crocheted wasp nests and sewage in reefs: Tiny Show and Tell Us #19 12:51

2M ago12:51

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we discuss if a crocheted wasp nest could actually attract wasps and keep them from invading your property. Then we talk about how sewage is impacting the resilience of coral reefs. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to [email protected] *or fill out this form…

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The rape kit: From controversial 1970s invention to ending the backlog today 31:17

2M ago31:17

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In the 1970s, the rape kit began as a simple box with some envelopes, a comb, nail clippers, and a few other basic tools. The contents of the kit have evolved somewhat since then, but the technology to analyze samples has evolved astronomically. And, through and through, the rape kit has stood for the idea that every survivor has the right to go to…

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[BONUS] Double rainbows and mysterious chromosomes: Tiny Show and Tell Us #18 10:51

2M ago10:51

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover the science of rainbows and why double rainbows are always mirror images. Then we talk about mysterious, yet super common, chromosomes called Robertsonian chromosomes that seem to have a significant impact on human health. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Writ…

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Not just a ‘royal disease’: Hemophilia’s devastating past to recent advances 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factors in the blood, which can cause permanent damage to joints and, in some cases, life threatening bleeding, both externally and internally. Today, people with hemophilia can live generally long, healthy lives, but in previous generations, the future wasn’t so bright. In f…

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Drawn Into The World of The Paranormal with Mister Sam Shearon 1:20:38

3M ago1:20:38

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Send us a text On this episode of Induced Fear we have Mister Sam Shearon, a well renowned artist within the paranormal community and beyond. Outside of that though he has some remarkable personal experiences that he shares with me. Going from ufo sightings in LA to ghostly apparitions and what can only be described as a green fireball, you dont wa…

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[BONUS] Fungus farming ants and disappointing orange juice: Tiny Show and Tell Us #17 15:22

3M ago15:22

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover the incredible world of fungus farming ants and how it really needs to be a Pixar movie. Then we talk about what makes fresh squeezed juice taste so much better than the mass produced processed juices you pick up in the grocery store. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes po…

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Embracing The Strange: Spirits, Glowing Orbs, and UFOs W/ Jeff Foran 1:02:11

3M ago1:02:11

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Send us a text On this episode of Induced Fear, Jeff Foran of Strangeology joins to share his work in the paranormal and his content he creates. Jeff also shares his personal experiences that brought him into the strange world of the paranormal along how his views have changed as time went on. From a spirit in his childhood home to and a glowing or…

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How plants shaped our world: Rising oxygen, blocky bones, and other pivotal moments in evolution 27:53

3M ago27:53

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In the summer of 2011, paleontologist and science writer Riley Black was on a mission. Walking through the Montana desert, she was on the lookout for a Tyrannosaurus rex. But that day, she wasn’t having any luck. Sitting atop a rock, she pulled out a geological hammer, sometimes called a rock pick, to dislodge a little piece and try to discern its …

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[BONUS] 'Night soil' recycling and could viruses be the new antibiotics?: Tiny Show and Tell Us #16 16:01

3M ago16:01

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we consider if bacteriophages could become our biggest allies in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Then we cover the historical role of "night soil men" and how some sewage treatment systems today are setting the standard for sustainable management of human excrement while also making sure we don't g…

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Can evolution go backwards? 30:23

3M ago30:23

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In 1893, Belgian paleontologist Louis Dollo suggested that evolution can’t go backwards in the exact same way that it proceeded. This became known as “Dollo’s Law,” and came under a lot of scrutiny. But, more recently, Dollo’s Law was co-opted into the idea that traits, once they gain a certain amount of complexity, can’t return to a simpler state.…

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Astral Projection During Sleep Paralysis W/ Shayn Jones 1:27:53

4M ago1:27:53

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Send us a text On this episode of Induced Fear, Shayn Jones, host of “Inquiries Of Our Reality” and “Bizarre Encounter with Shayn & Orin” comes on to share his beginnings in this paranormal world and what set him on the path to question the crazy things that happen in this world. From sleep paralysis as a young child, along with shadow figures, and…

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[BONUS] Four armadillos in a trench coat and does pregnancy boost your sense of smell?: Tiny Show and Tell Us #15 15:35

4M ago15:35

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover a species of armadillo that, as it turns out, is actually four species. Then we discuss what researchers know about if pregnant people have a better sense of smell. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to [email protected] *or fill out this form* with y…

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'A cage of ovulating females': The development and testing of the oral birth control pill 26:39

4M ago26:39

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The 1940s were a pivotal time for the world. In the United States, as men went to fight in World War II, women became essential additions to the US workforce. And when the war ended, many of those women wanted to continue working. But having more children than they wanted or could care for was a huge barrier to making that a reality. When the oral …

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Submit a Tiny Show and Tell Us — first 40 people get a coffee mug! 1:50

4M ago1:50

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We’re always on the lookout for Tiny Show and Tell Us submissions and we thought, why not provide a little incentive? The first 40 listeners within the United States who send us their science facts or some cool news they’ve come across or even a fun science story from their childhood will be sent a Tiny Matters coffee mug with our original logo! Yo…

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[BONUS] A hedgehog doppelgänger and STEVE lighting up the sky: Tiny Show and Tell Us #14 12:49

4M ago12:49

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover an aurora-like phenomenon — STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement) — and how citizen science led to its discovery and unforgettable name. Then we talk about convergent evolution in tenrecs, a fascinating family of animals endemic to Madagascar. Some look identical to hedgehogs, some a…

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Nearly 40 years after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, wildlife is thriving 28:26

4M ago28:26

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On April 26, 1986, the Soviet Union’s Chornobyl Power Complex nuclear reactor 4 exploded, releasing a massive amount of highly radioactive material. People living near the power plant were forced to evacuate, and the area was deemed uninhabitable. But today, many animals — some the descendants of pets left behind — have made this region their home.…

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Happy New Year! Bring on 2025 17:41

5M ago17:41

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Happy 2025! Join us as we reflect back on 2024 and share exciting episode topics and podcast plans for 2025. Send us your science stories/factoids/news for a chance to be featured on an upcoming Tiny Show and Tell Us bonus episode and to be entered to win a Tiny Matters coffee mug! And, while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/tiny…

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Home Hauntings and The Darkness Of The Past w/ Mike Delcoro 1:18:59

5M ago1:18:59

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Send us a text On this episode we have Mike Delcoro! Mike is a paranormal researcher, creator of the DELCO experiment, co-host of War Party Paranormal, and producer/investigator for The Haunted Files on Paraflix. He shares what brought him into the world of the paranormal, his work/investigations, and his own personal experiences from light hearted…

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[BONUS] Pollen-food allergy syndrome and stepping on 116 snakes: Tiny Show and Tell Us #13 16:20

5M ago16:20

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover a study where a researcher stepped on 116 snakes over 40,000 times for science (don’t worry, the ‘steps’ were more like touches, no snakes were harmed in the process). Then we get into why a pollen allergy might trigger an allergy to some of your favorite fruits. We need your stories — they're what…

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Seeking What's Truly Paranormal w/ Nate Elwell 1:20:31

5M ago1:20:31

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Send us a text On this episode we have guest Nate Elwell, who comes on to share his experiences and work within the paranormal. From ghosts to cryptids, Nate tackles it all with 17 years of knowledge that helps him along the way! Nates Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staticvoices Induced Fear Links Email: [email protected] SpeakPipe: https://www…

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Frostbite: From Napoleonic era treatments to the first FDA approved frostbite drug 27:27

5M ago27:27

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Dominique Jean Larrey lived quite a life. He was born in 1766, and at the age of 13, had to walk from his home in a French village to study in the city of Toulouse. That journey was 70 miles, and yes, he walked it. That would be important much later in his life, when he found himself walking through the bitter cold in Russia as the Chief Surgeon of…

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How a little-known vaccine project and decades of HIV research made "Operation Warp Speed" possible 36:32

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[BONUS] Time limits for anesthesia and stunning bioluminescence: Tiny Show and Tell Us #22 12:35

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The placenta: A disposable organ we can’t live without 34:57

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[BONUS] An inspiring pharmacist grandma and orcas wearing dead salmon hats: Tiny Show and Tell Us #21 14:38

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How glaciers safeguard Earth’s future and hold clues to our ancient past 29:16

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[BONUS] Evolutionary adaptations to high altitudes and e-cigs vs. dry herb vaporizers: Tiny Show and Tell Us #20 12:58

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How 18th and 19th century 'race science' still has deadly medical consequences today 27:55

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[BONUS] Crocheted wasp nests and sewage in reefs: Tiny Show and Tell Us #19 12:51

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The rape kit: From controversial 1970s invention to ending the backlog today 31:17

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[BONUS] Double rainbows and mysterious chromosomes: Tiny Show and Tell Us #18 10:51

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Not just a ‘royal disease’: Hemophilia’s devastating past to recent advances 33:59

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Drawn Into The World of The Paranormal with Mister Sam Shearon 1:20:38

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[BONUS] Fungus farming ants and disappointing orange juice: Tiny Show and Tell Us #17 15:22

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Embracing The Strange: Spirits, Glowing Orbs, and UFOs W/ Jeff Foran 1:02:11

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How plants shaped our world: Rising oxygen, blocky bones, and other pivotal moments in evolution 27:53

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[BONUS] 'Night soil' recycling and could viruses be the new antibiotics?: Tiny Show and Tell Us #16 16:01

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Can evolution go backwards? 30:23

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Astral Projection During Sleep Paralysis W/ Shayn Jones 1:27:53

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[BONUS] Four armadillos in a trench coat and does pregnancy boost your sense of smell?: Tiny Show and Tell Us #15 15:35

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'A cage of ovulating females': The development and testing of the oral birth control pill 26:39

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Submit a Tiny Show and Tell Us — first 40 people get a coffee mug! 1:50

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[BONUS] A hedgehog doppelgänger and STEVE lighting up the sky: Tiny Show and Tell Us #14 12:49

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Nearly 40 years after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, wildlife is thriving 28:26

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Happy New Year! Bring on 2025 17:41

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Home Hauntings and The Darkness Of The Past w/ Mike Delcoro 1:18:59

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[BONUS] Pollen-food allergy syndrome and stepping on 116 snakes: Tiny Show and Tell Us #13 16:20

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Seeking What's Truly Paranormal w/ Nate Elwell 1:20:31

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Frostbite: From Napoleonic era treatments to the first FDA approved frostbite drug 27:27

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