Julia Masselos

The SciComm Spectrum

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A podcast for people who love science but don't want to spend their life in a lab. Each episode focuses on a guest who’s carved out their own unconventional path in science communication — from writers, filmmakers, and performers to entrepreneurs, educators and inventors. Together, their stories form a spectrum of possibilities, and invite you to imagine your own. No matter your talents, there's space for you here. Julia Masselos is a science documentary writer and the host of The SciComm Spectrum podcast. She's a writer for some of the leading science channels on YouTube.

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Julia Masselos

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Making Research Relatable: Why Science Belongs to All of Us 28.10.2025 53:09

In this episode, we welcome Ashley Tyrer, a neuroscientist and science communicator based in Aarhus, Denmark. Ashley’s research focuses on how our brains deal with uncertainty — why we make the decisions we do, and how our brain chemistry and past experiences shape those choices. But as much as she loves the data, she’s just as passionate about making science accessible to everyone. Ashley is part...

How a Microbiologist Became a Life Science Marketing Director 21.10.2025 42:41

Ever wondered how to pivot from academia into science communication? In this episode I sit down with Teja Sirec, founder of BioTheia, a consultancy helping life science and biotech companies build smart, lean marketing strategies. After eight years as a microbiologist researching bacterial sporulation, Teja made the leap from the lab bench to the world of scientific communication and marketing. Sh...

How to Build a Purpose-Driven Science Animation Studio 15.10.2025 56:57

This week, we met Tom Sanders, founder and animation director of Tin Mouse Studios — a purpose-driven animation studio behind educational projects for the Science Museum, TED-Ed, the NHS and more. We explore what it takes to build a meaningful creative business that bridges science, storytelling, and design. From pitching ideas to crafting explainers for public health, Tom shares his insight into...

From Struggling Science YouTuber to Biotech Animation Studio Founder 07.10.2025 52:28

Today we talk with Victor Lee, founder of MedProductions, a studio turning complex biotech and pharma science into clear, engaging animations. Victor shares how he went from making science YouTube videos during the pandemic to building a business with his brother, and why storytelling and creativity are at the heart of effective science communication. He explains how tailoring content for patients...

From Anthropologist to #1 YouTube Strategist for Doctors 30.09.2025 58:01

In the very first episode of The SciComm Spectrum, host Julia Masselos sits down with Heathcote to explore the evolving world of science communication in the digital age. From working with radiologists and psychologists to building strategies for YouTube science channels, Heathcote shares how his unconventional career path led him into the heart of the creator economy. This wide-ranging conversati...

Introducing the SciComm Spectrum Podcast! 23.09.2025 0:46

Welcome to The SciComm Spectrum Podcast! This is a podcast for anyone who wants to make a living talking about science. Each week, host Julia Masselos sits down with a guest who has built an unconventional career in science communication — from writers, filmmakers, and ex-academics, to entrepreneurs, educators, and more. Through their stories, we explore all the different ways science can be commu...