BOOK SCIENCE
Book Science is a podcast dedicated to celebrating science books and their authors. Through in-depth discussions and author interviews, we explore the stories, insights, and craftsmanship behind books that make science accessible and engaging for everyone. Our mission is to champion long form science communication, inspire readers, and support aspiring authors in sharing their passion for science with the world.
Episodes
13 episodes
Strata: Stories from Deep Time with Laura Poppick
In this episode of the Book Science Podcast, I talk with science and environmental journalist Laura Poppick about her book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time (Illustrations by Sarah Gilman). We explore the geologic lens, a way of seeing the world ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:46
Into the Great Wide Ocean with Sönke Johnsen
Join me for a special one-year anniversary celebration of Book Science as I sit down with biologist and author Sönke Johnsen to discuss his beautiful book,
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:34
Interview with Dan Flores author of Wild New World
Join host Tripp Collins for a sweeping conversation with environmental historian and author Dan Flores about his award-winning book Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America.In this episode, Dan takes us on...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:09:15
Season 1 Wrap up and Announcing Guests for Season 2
Season One Wrap-UpWe’ve reached the end of Season One of Book Science! In this closing reflection, I look back on the challenges, the guests who made the season possible, and the growth—both personal and creative—that cam...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:06
Interview with Scott Huler author of Defining the Wind and A Delicious Country
**Update: Audio Issues Fixed Aug. 19 2025**I was in the local branch of my public library and I came across the title, Defining the Wind. I had never heard of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:35:07
From Classic to Closeout: The 3rd Edition of Waves and Beaches
Willard Bascom’s Waves and Beaches first appeared in 1964 and quickly became a classic of coastal and wave science. Favored by readers who wanted to dig deeper into the physics of waves, it has stood for decades as a clear and engaging...
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Episode 7
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46:52
Interview with Helen Czerski author of Blue Machine and Storm in a Teacup
In this episode of Book Science, I'm joined by physicist, oceanographer, BBC presenter, and author Dr. Helen Czerski, a world-class communicator of science and an expert on all things ocean and bubble.We talk about her mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:44
Interview with Lynne Kelly author of The Knowledge Gene
What if memory wasn’t just a skill—but a superpower embedded in our genes? In this episode, I talk with science writer and memory expert Lynne Kelly about her remarkable new book, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:19:13
Solo Adventure Through Firmament by Simon Clark
In this episode of Book Science, I dive into Firmament: The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change, and the Air That Surrounds Us by Simon Clark. It’s a beautifully written, surprisingly compac...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:47
Interview with Tessa Hill and Eric Simons authors of At Every Depth
For this conversation, I am joined by Tessa Hill, a UC Davis professor, and Eric Simons, a writer and educator, to discuss their co-authored book, At Every Depth, that intertwines indigenous knowled...
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Episode 3
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50:11
Solo Adventure through The Power of the Sea [and NOAA!] by Bruce Parker
Bruce Parker's book, The Power of the Sea, explores the critical role of prediction science in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, emphasizing historical tragedies due to lack of warning.
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Episode 2
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