Episode 48 - Don't Be Such a Scientist

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Episode 48 - Don't Be Such a Scientist

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May 10, 2010

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For our 100th podcast interview (including 52 interviews with Periodicity), we talk with former marine biologist turned filmmaker and author Randy Olson.
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May 10, 2010

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Episode 48 - Don't Be Such a Scientist

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