Supply and Demand Podcast

In the first ever Supply-Side Special, a new periodic interview series by the Supply and Demand Podcast, Mike sits down with John D'Orsi, Drug Product Process Engineer at Sanofi Pasteur - the largest vaccine company in the world and one of the companies currently testing a vaccine for COVID-19. In the episode, John discusses what goes on behind the scenes in the development of a vaccine and how the normally multi-year production of a vaccine is being accelerated to combat COVID-19 safely and effectively. We look forward to producing more Supply-Side Specials in the future!

Season Four debuts with Nate reflecting on Joe Biden's social media presence and asking big questions about what it means to believe in science. The boys don't arrive at solid answers before discussing Newtonian physics, presidential polling, relationship ethics and the Magna Carta.

The boys hold one last coronavirus press conference to conclude Season Three of the podcast, discussing both hardships and silver linings that have they have endured so far and that lie ahead for humanity: jigsaw puzzles, Zoom classes, family haircuts, and memory foam mattresses included. Steven jumps in at the end for some inspirational words.

Greg interviews the gang about their favorite cartoons, movies, cartoon movies and brands of light beer as they rest on their laurels from a successful merchandise campaign.

The historic second-ever piece of podcast fan mail sends the boys talking about survival skills, anger issues, nostalgic music, inspirational quotes and brands of cereal which they most identify with. Submit your own questions on Twitter or Instagram @supplydemandpod ! "Boolin" shirts still on sale at www.bonfire.com/boolin ! Get ready for the summer!

The Supply and Demand boys hustle their new merchandise after Greg performs a live unboxing of a mysterious piece of mail addressed to Mike that he found at their apartment. In hope of a better tomorrow, we then discuss the first things we want to do post-quarantine, like starting a four-piece acoustic band with Nate on tambourine and Steven beatboxing. Shirts and tanks for summertime boolin' available now at: www.bonfire.com/boolin.

Will joins the podcast to share his story of escaping the coronavirus pandemic while studying abroad in Israel and to analyze the crisis from the eyes of a journalism major... later, the boys move on to lighter quarantine topics like beer brewing, Tiger King, and getting as ripped as Paul Ryan. Follow along with our coronavirus analysis using this map: https://google.com/covid19-map/?hl=en . Stay safe.

In light of the apocalypse, the boys tune in remotely to discuss the college coronavirus experience, what the return normalcy might look like, and how they have dealt with life in quarantine... it includes Dr. Fauci, James Bond, TikTok, and research about astronauts. Be safe, take care of your loved ones, follow government guidelines, and stay tuned for more remote episodes of Supply and Demand.

Abu, a free thinker and political isolationist, joins the podcast to share his mission of challenging deeply-held opinions. With the coronavirus pandemic escalating and misinformation rapidly spreading, the boys discuss what Puerto Rico, Santa Claus, God of War, Marxism, Good Will Hunting and setting the dinner table can teach us about telling the truth – and the real risks of lying. Stay safe during these trying times! Wash your hands, practice social distancing, and take care of your loved ones. While you do all that, catch up on the Supply and Demand Podcast, since there won't be any new episodes for a while.

Greg atones for two recent predictions that he got totally wrong: the Coronavirus is still here and Joe Biden won Super Tuesday. At world's end, the boys talk Plague Inc, the Monroe Doctrine, and venting asteroid dust out of the atmosphere with a giant leaf-blower.

Lauren studies sleep and memory at a Netflix-famous biology lab at UMass. She joins the podcast to discuss the brave new world of her research and then hear out Nate's story of a bad Monday which included a broken car alternator, a bloody nose and a blind iPhone saleswoman. Greg steers the conversation down an insensitive direction and supplies a few aimless tangents along the way.

Chloe enters the podcast arena to share thoughts about her time at Quinsigamond Community College and help Steven figure out why people wear shorts in the winter – as well as fuzzy Crocs, Nike midcalves, and unorthodox male swimwear. Meanwhile, Greg yearns for the metric system as he prepares to cook chicken broccoli alfredo for his girlfriend.

Guest star Abby handed Nancy Pelosi a toothbrush and floss this past summer as a lobbyist for the American Dental Association. She also thinks Amy Klobuchar is the candidate to defeat Donald Trump in November. The squad talks politics in light of the striking results from the New Hampshire primary and debates the most probable outcomes of the election. Steven begins the conversation undecided - listen until the end to see who he gets convinced to vote for! Listen to Abby "brush up on all the dental news" on Tooth Talk: https://toothtalkshow.com/episode/21-kids-alright-next-generation-politicos/

Sam researches tissue engineering and returns to the podcast to talk about his plans to save the world with lab-grown meat. He also has a hunch that the Super Bowl is rigged. The boys unpack the conspiracy theory and then take on the Iowa Caucus, which is clearly not rigged.

Ian joins the podcast to talk about goulash, degenerate gambling and the impending Democratic primary. Greg thinks Coronavirus is a hoax.

Mike thinks humans are imperfect. To figure out what to do about it, the boys relate the National Football League, cold-hearted airlines, self-driving cars, communism and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in a thrilling discussion of human error. Also, Nate gets bleeped out for the first time in podcast history. This it for it for the fall- thanks for listening! We'll catch you in 2020.

Greg may not be 21 yet, but he knows that if you want $1 cocktails at Applebee's, you should sit at the bar. After reflecting on the world of legal drinking, the gang constructs a definitive hierarchy of chain restaurants, from Taco Bell to Cheesecake Factory. To conclude, Nate presents interesting research about lemons.

On the long-anticipated 50th episode, the boys talk it out: Fifty First Dates, Fifty Shades of Grey, r/FiftyFifty, the fifty states, and bologna sandwiches. Don't forget your roots.

Special guests Ananya and Nina join the podcast to discuss their experiences in linguistics, music, and living in Europe. Later, we share our biggest superstitions and try to figure out what the big deal is with astrology.

Are we living on the two-dimensional surface of a three-dimensional donut? According to guest stars Morgan and Maya, knowing for sure may be more difficult than you think. Steven whips out astrophysics knowledge as we talk anti-matter, dark energy, white holes, and the edge of the Universe. Excuse the sound quality... Mike wasn't here this week.

Steven goes chasing waterfalls and finds a conversation about the national vaping crisis instead. After, the gang talks culture, capitalism, cheap thrills and college drinking. An old man on a mountaintop gets the last word. Alden, listen to this episode!

Greg and Nate trade stories of life crises at college, discuss college majors and career paths, then go over some basic lessons of economics, as one does.

Do you thirst for adventure? The boys discuss Moby Dick, Japanese spider crabs, high-tech harpoons and Manifest Destiny as they speculate about daring lifestyles now extinct in twenty-first century, middle-class life. Merch available at: bonfire.com/sd3

As the Supply and Demand crew adjusts to living in an apartment and commanding their own kitchen, they reflect on the costs of real life and remember the biggest wastes of money they've ever committed. If you're looking for a purchase that will not waste your money, Season 3 merchandise is available now at: bonfire.com/sd3

Heck. Shoot. Darn. The boys discuss swearing, including ancient origins, cultural norms, childhood stories, gender stereotypes, and more. In trying to assemble a hierarchy of curse words from least offensive to most egregious, the gang finally finds something they passionately disagree about. At the end, we wrap up the season with a riveting conclusion to the UMass Dining bracket.

In the wake of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, Greg attempts to tell the complete history of all Abrahamic religion, Alden analyzes the current state of the Israel-Palestine conflict, Nate contemplates existential philosophy, Steven provides a brief synopsis of Einstein's theory of relativity... and Mike watches the Bruins game.

The crew left town so Nate takes over the podcast for a week. Listen to an insightful rant about research in the political science department, off-the-cuff life advice, and other musings.

In celebration of long-anticipated nice weather, Mike and Steven share insights into the art of a Billerica cookout while Nate and Greg offer some woke hiking stories. Get out in the great outdoors and appreciate nature... or at the very least, have a burger with a side of macaroni salad.

Frank stir fry or Worcester grab-and-go chicken? Spinach pie or white bean gratin? The boys debate the best meals from the best campus meal service in the nation and create a March Madness style bracket... tune in next week when the winner will be revealed. Along the way, Nate goes off on a tangent about the nuances and intricacies of different pastries.

This week we are joined by Noah, a marine engineering major at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and Garrett, who works full-time as a plumber, to shed light on life outside of UMass and hear wild stories from Caribbean islands and dirty basements. It feels good to be handy.

In light of the recent college admissions bribery scandal sweeping national news, Nate and Greg sit down for a long chat about all of the flaws (and potential) of the profoundly competitive and seemingly broken higher education system in the United States. In a record-length episode, we also set a record by actually talking about the economic concept of supply and demand in conversation.

Virginia native Liv climbs onto the podcast to discuss her studies in sustainable community development and shed light on our misconceptions about Southern cuisine and culture. While they zig, you gotta zag.

Guest star and graduating senior Cam, A.K.A. "Big Loud", helped leave behind a legacy of hockey heckling with the UMass Sons of Liberty. Get some insider knowledge on the #1 rowdiest fan section of the #2 college hockey team in the nation as we head toward the playoffs. Later, we talk grand larceny, original music and corrupt politics.

Animal science major Molli joins the podcast to recap Valentine's Day 2019 and discuss the strange obligations that come with various holidays throughout the year. Later, Steven offers relationship advice and Nate teaches the gang about the five human love languages which apparently exist. Are you in it for the likes or for the love?

Fellow political science major Jacob joins the podcast to make bold predictions and offer valuable insights about the impending presidential election in 2020. An introductory overview of the prospective candidates somehow leads its way into a grandiose discussion of the balance between good and evil in the world as we entertain future possibilities of the party system in the United States. This is only the beginning.

To build a utopia you have to maximize suffering. To explain why, biomedical engineering major Sam joins the podcast to briefly contemplate the natural blend of order and chaos in the world and then share his own philosophical insights on how to balance pursuing career interests and personal passions. At the end we hear a crazy summer camp story. Please comment your credit card information for full access to Sam's wisdom.

Back for the winter, the boys discuss the phenomenon of sleep. Mike shares a crazy family sleepwalking story, Steven ponders how the subconscious mind can control the body, Greg laughs at things people say in their sleep, and Nate opens up about his strange recurring nightmares about sending texts to the wrong people. At the end, some predictions for the upcoming Super Bowl are etched into stone.

One year has passed since the inception of the Supply and Demand Podcast. From Kanye to Kavanaugh, the core gang looks back on 2018 and the biggest events in politics, sports, science, and culture that have inspired a year of podcasting. At the end, we make a few predictions for 2019 and share what we are most thankful for from the past year... it might get emotional. Happy Holidays!

Sarah and Nicole of the Thunder and Milk Podcast join the show for our first-ever collaborative episode. Hear the combined gang discuss the phenomenon of podcasting, traumatic swimming experiences, high school vacations, and amusing college stories. Listen to the upcoming episode of Thunder and Milk to hear an alternate ending to the conversation - only by hearing the exclusive content on each will you understand the true meaning of life.

In the wake of the death of former President George H. W. Bush, a discussion of record presidential approval ratings leads the boys to contemplate how approval ratings are calculated, why public opinion might be misrepresented, and if a United States president will ever be widely approved by the American people again. A riveting discussion of the winter weather is also glanced upon.

Alden returns from sabbatical with war stories from his leg surgery and a topic for conversation. Fully reunited, the boys share how they envision success for their adult lives and discuss how those definitions compare against childhood ambitions. How much is sheer luck? And can you enjoy the difficult journey?

In the aftermath of an aspiring sex therapist sitting down next to Mike at dinner for a chat about politics, the gang is unexpectedly engaged in a conversation about polygamy and prostitution. Joined by guest star Carly, we discuss Mormonism, libertarianism, and the institution of marriage. Are humans just afraid to change? Or is some change worth resisting?

Joined by mathematics expert Morgan, the gang explores world history to decide if human nature is inherently violent. Do modern hockey fans want to watch players throw fists for the same reason that Romans watched gladiator battles thousands of years ago? If so, society demands a productive way to vent out its aggression. We supply the solutions.

What's the difference between communism and fascism? The boys discuss the meaning of the political left and right to define some terms that are often throw around in the news today, including "populist", "fascist", and "liberal". Steven helps ground the political science majors in reality. Take the Political Compass test today to find out where you land on the political spectrum. And remember to vote!

Guest star Shaina recently transferred from a small private university in Indiana to the public university giant UMass Amherst. Her journey from being a dance major in the Midwest to an aspiring engineer in the Northeast serves as a starting point for a discussion on the balance one must take between pursuing their passions and earning money, the stark cultural and political divides in America, and the secret life of a college sorority.

Margaux returns to the podcast to discuss her vegan diet and general wisdom in nutrition. Learn about the differences between micronutrients and macronutrients, the best ways to get on and off of a diet, and the importance of starting healthy habits in childhood. All Nate knows is that "colored foods are good for you".

This week we answer a question as old as time itself... How do you have a conversation with someone? The boys share their most awkward social moments and try to figure out a common solution for interacting with other humans in life. Hear the tale of Greg's awkward first conversation with his eventual girlfriend, Mike's fear of hugging strangers, Nate's struggles to decide when to start making eye contact on the sidewalk, and a fateful presentation Steven gave to his senior year English class. In the end, it's always about confidence.

Political science major and a cappella singer Abby joins the podcast to share the true story of a murder mystery from her high school. The compelling tale leads us into a discussion of criminal justice, mental health and special education to understand how society can lie to itself for convenience. At the end we lighten the mood with a riveting exploration of our favorite types of soup. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help: 1-800-273-8255. You're not alone. Also, remember to register to vote: https://www.vote.org/

Aspiring chemical engineer and fellow history lover Mat joins the podcast to discuss the Cold War, nuclear meltdowns, volcanic eruptions, super viruses, and squirrel conspiracy theories. Also, Greg proves that he can casually use "inculcate" in a sentence.

Art history major Phoebe joins the podcast to teach the crew how to meditate and discuss all things mindfulness... It turns out there's a lot we don't know. From journaling to yoga, learn how to decompress and watch the traffic of thoughts in your own head. In other news... Supply and Demand merchandise has officially launched at: www.bonfire.com/supplydemand ! Get your limited edition shirt today.

The boys have a chat about their favorite movies and the art of film. This includes a conversation contrasting what makes a movie commercially or critically successful, a dissection of the archetypal superhero formula, and a surprisingly opinionated discussion about the time and place for a crowd's applause.