Science journalist Wendy Zukerman is the host of Science Vs from Gimlet Media. Since 2015, she’s taken on fads, trends, and popular opinion to separate the facts from the fluff — with plenty of humor. Now, she tells documentary podcaster Doug Fraser (What We Do) about her approach behind the mic.
Nominated for Best Host at the inaugural Ambies Awards, Zukerman takes audience engagement seriously as a learning tool. “I know we've done a good job when we make both sides angry. That's my role,” she says. “The vast majority of listeners don't get in touch and just keep listening.”
Over more than 150 episodes, Science Vs has tackled gun control, psilocybin mushrooms, ghosts, climate change, and with guest Dr. Anthony Fauci, the coronavirus. Through the worst, Zukerman keeps the conversation entertaining. “If you're laughing at the joke, you were listening to the science rather than tuning out.”
This week’s update introduces the PM 2021 venue and virtual platform. From August 3-6, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee is the place to be. Podcasters of all levels are invited to keynotes, breakout sessions, networking events, and, of course, parties.
Those joining in-person will have access to over 20 bars and restaurants, nine acres of indoor gardens and waterfalls, a spa, fitness center, and plenty of room to socially distance. We're offering discounted room booking as well as amenity specials for those vacation vibes.
The event's virtual platform is Swapcard, the AI-powered home of this year's South by Southwest. Thanks to PM Virtual 2020 attendees' top-notch feedback, we're bringing back the networking, interactive livestream, and Q&A experience with a third round of expert speakers.
When Leo Laporte started This Week in Tech 16 years ago, he launched much more than a podcast. He created a community. Club TWiT, a new membership service from the TWiT Podcast Network, offers ad-free listening and watching for the tech enthusiast community.
For $7 a month, members get every podcast, the TWiT+ bonus feed with behind-the-scenes extras, and access to an exclusive Discord channel to talk tech (and anything on their minds) with other members, hosts, and staff. Club TWiT is about listening to outstanding shows like Security Now — and each other.
“We are from all over the world, living in different time zones with different backgrounds,” says a member on Discord. “Still, we all have so much in common and are connected via TWiT. I love it.” Ready to geek out? Join the Club.
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