Maggie and Brynna

BA in Science

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Sisters Maggie (a mathematician) and Brynna (a chemist) discuss badass human beings who also were amazing scientists.

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Maggie and Brynna

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A Ravishing Harmony 10.04.2024 1:04:31

This week, Maggie and Brynna are talking about a French monk who was friends with Rene Descartes and wanted to make music a little more scientific. Featured BA: Marin Mersenne Find us on Patreon! BA in Science | creating A Podcast | ⁠ Patreon

Accidental Entrepreneur 03.04.2024 1:18:21

This week, Maggie and Brynna talk about an Indian billionaire who got her start brewing beer. Featured BA: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Find us on Patreon! BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

Safer than Safe 27.03.2024 1:41:08

It's time for a brawl! In this episode, two big names in the world of medicine took on polio - and each - other. Who was the real winner? Find us on Patreon! BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

Outback Angel 20.03.2024 59:49

In this listener-suggestion episode, Maggie and Brynna tackle a BA whose ideas on physical therapy helped countless children recover from a literally crippling disease. Find us on Patreon!

Hammock Heir 13.03.2024 1:41:26

Maggie and Brynna bring you a BA today that Brynna has met in person and who got his start in a coal mining town. Find us on Patreon! BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

Prince of Botanists 06.03.2024 1:17:43

Maggie and Brynna are back for season 7! In this episode, they discuss the guy who made it possible for Roadrunner and Coyote to teach fake Latin to kids. Featured BA - Carl Linnae Can't get enough? Check us out on Patreon! BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

Season 7 Trailer 28.02.2024 1:00

We're Back with a bunch of new BAs and their wild science. First episode drops March 6th!

Hammer to Fall, Part 2 06.12.2023 1:10:38

Maggie and Brynna are back to wrap up Season 6 with a discussion on atomic weapons, the reality of making the Manhattan Project work, and the fallout that resulted from the government getting involved in science.

Hammer to Fall, Part 1 29.11.2023 1:39:49

In part 1 of the season 6 finale, Maggie and Brynna tackle the bios of the people behind the beginning of Big Science.

An Open Brain 15.11.2023 1:13:02

This week, Maggie and Brynna discuss a Hungarian mathematician who had no interest in doing anything unless it was math. Solving problems, finding new ones, talking about math, thinking about math, and collaborating with other mathematicians is all he devoted his time to.

Redhot Red 08.11.2023 1:03:55

Maggie and Brynna discuss an inventor this week who changed music forever.

Not As Helpful As You Thought 01.11.2023 1:17:12

Sometimes, even with the best intentions, things go awry. Our BA today and the subject of our BS episode this season understands that all too well.

The Art of the Brain 25.10.2023 1:23:43

On this week's episode, Maggie and Brynna discuss a Spaniard whose art and science both changed how we see the brain.

Where in the World 18.10.2023 1:01:12

This week, Maggie and Brynna talk about a truly delightful human being whose math makes it possible for you to "in 400 ft, turn left".

The Boy Who Cried Rubber 11.10.2023 1:15:52

How does a man who did most of his science in his wife's kitchen become one of the most well-known names in a company he didn't even found? It certainly didn't have anything to do with his business acumen or money management skills, as Maggie and Brynna will tell you about in this week's episode.

The Fighting Four, Part 2 04.10.2023 1:19:14

It's time for the epic conclusion of our brawl. We've got 4 contenders, 3 Nobel prizes, and one major discovery to discuss. Not to mention all the petty fighting! BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

The Fighting Four, Part 1 27.09.2023 1:52:38

It's brawl time! this season's epic battle was too big to cram into one episode, so you're getting two! This week, Brynna introduces us to the remaining 3 of our 4 BAs.

Dark Lady of DNA 20.09.2023 1:16:41

No, not Cher's Dark Lady. Our Dark Lady and BA today got her nickname because her work directly led to the discovery of how DNA works. It also will lead to a very interesting scientific brawl that you won't want to miss. Patreon

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Ball of Burning Gases 13.09.2023 1:24:53

Sure we have stars and the sun and all that, but what are they made of? How do they work? Maggie and Brynna discuss the BA this week that found the answers to those questions and more.

The Man Behind the Lab 06.09.2023 1:14:19

Maggie and Brynna are back for season 6! We're starting off with a BA who had some very strange habits, but when you view them through a 21st century lens, maybe they're not that weird? Find us on Patreon: BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

Season 6 Trailer 22.08.2023 0:46

We're back for another season of BAs! Join us on Wednesdays for new episodes starting Nov 6th.

The Difference Between Screwing Around and Science 24.05.2023 1:29:06

In the Season 5 Finale, Maggie and Brynna continue their discussion of The Mythbusters and the way that their show made science truly BA for an entire generation. Check us out on Patreon: BA in Science | creating A Podcast | Patreon

I Reject Your Reality 17.05.2023 1:10:09

Maggie and Brynna begin their two-part season 5 finale with a bang, covering two BAs who brought the fun back to science.

Crimea River 10.05.2023 1:27:00

This week Maggie and Brynna discuss a very well-known BA who gives major Joan of Arc vibes. Check out our Patreon! patreon.com/bainscience

Lemniscate 03.05.2023 1:25:49

This week Maggie and a reluctant Brynna dive into the world of geometry, algebra, and analytic geometry. With a BA who was politically savvy during turbulent times, was willing to fight a philosopher (maybe physically if it had come to that), and who got his job because he didn't support a monarchy, how can this episode be anything but interesting?