Science and the City

Science EN ↓ 37 episodes

Joins hosts Ashley and Kalpana as they discuss all thing STEM-related in a very down-to-earth way. Ashley is a mathematician and science communicator, while Kalpana is a space influencer and actor/writer. On top of Kalpana's work in tinseltown, both ladies are making their mark in Hollywood by working with some of the biggest studios. Hence the "city" part of the name. Together, they have a combined 1.9 million followers across social media and are both published authors. Science and the City is fun, casual, and most importantly, lead by women in STEM!

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Science and the City

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Episode 10! 07.01.2026 39:24

Artemis II, Stranger Things, bad TV Writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9! 31.12.2025 47:49

00:00 Intro1:05 sound to put our fire8:26 benefits of NASA tech10:19 The Abyss11:31 Ocean Gate11:48 carbon fiber14:58 video games16:19 acting is cathartic21:28 pretty privilege 24:16 Nancy Grace Roman telescope27:28 - JWST name controversy28:31 - chronograph 29:28 - Hubble telescope 31:29 - conspiracy reactions31:33 - science communication qualifications33:16 - drug for dog lifespan38:39 - Star of...

Episode 8! Pt 2 of Science and the City x Curiosity Theory collab 24.12.2025 1:07:57

Part 2 of our collaboration with Curiosity Theory. Watch us answer interesting questions with a yes or no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 7! A special collaboration 17.12.2025 1:31:37

In this episode, we are collaborating with Curiosity Theory podcast for a fun and riveting discussion! Part 1 of the collab. The last half is next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6! 10.12.2025 32:27

"Mapping" space, book talk, chaos theory, simulation hypothesis, "before" the Big Bang, cracking chaos theory, science vernacular, experts vs communicators, scicomm on social media, quantum mechanics, and the Terrence Howard debacle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5! 03.12.2025 33:29

AI Bubble, Waymo, Vaccines, Problematic authors, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4! 26.11.2025 36:10

0:00 Vera C Rubin Observatory 3:23 Lise Meitner and fission5:00 Southern Sky9:09 genetic traits15:04 stunts in movies17:31 Jurassic Park 19:45 scifi horror21:50 Arrival23:00 Closed loop Universe25:16 the overuse of multiverse 25:47 Family Guy, Rick and Morty, Simpsons27:18 ChatGPT28:37 the nursing and engineering degree controversy30:40 breaking down complex topics34:40 the future of Hollywood. Le...

Bonus Episode! 21.11.2025 7:34

We are trashing space mirrors and glorifying Mary Shelley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3! 19.11.2025 30:59

The search for life in our solar system's icy moons, Apollo missions, Katherine Johnson, Hinduism, Big Bounce, Dark matter you and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2 12.11.2025 43:41

Debunking Kim K (ugh), Hurricanes, Neo Robot, Acting, Psychology and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1 05.11.2025 45:21

Discussing all the things! (as we figure out how to do this) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Science and the City! 05.11.2025 1:25

Who we are, what this is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices