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TMA - Tell Me About Sufal Deb and Marvin Yan, both undergraduate students have made a podcast where they simply talk about interesting topics within the fields of science, behaviour, pop culture, and all things A to Z.

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    • May 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    TMA: A Break from Tell Me About

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 22:30


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About Were all just Mortals. We have weaknesses, limitations, and flaws. Yet we push ourselves to achieve greatness, new heights of success and strive to be the best selves, even with the bad days in our lives. During this episode, your favourite hosts Marvin and Sufal discuss what is the current status of TMA, what to expect in the future, and what's going on in our personal lives. Learn the answers to questions like; Why in the world Sufal is working with Bats during the pandemic? Why did Marvin consider dropping out of School? Are your hosts going crazy? Should you invest your time in another podcast? Listen in to the most Click-Baity episode yet and fulfill your curiosity! Quote of the episode: "Were not getting Sued." - Sufal Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: From Couch to Marathon with Winson Wen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 100:21


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About Tune in to our longest episode posted to date, where we talk with Winson about an activity that at times can drag on much longer than this episode seems. During the pandemic in 2020 Winson, Marvin and Sufal took up Running as a form of exercise and the ability to explore the outside safely and for some of them even get to the point of running Marathons. We discuss running, How-To Start, our own journies and injuries, mistakes we've made, struggles faced whilst running a marathon, and future aspirations for running. In the current day, Winson is prepping for his first Ironman Triathalon, If you would like to follow up with his activities you can find him on his Youtube Channel just below for entertaining content of himself, as well as occasional features from your favourite hosts Sufal and Marvin as well. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCme8c4MpRe045t3J0exWOtA Listen in and discover the secrets to running, or at least what not to do. Quote of the episode: "ANKLES..." - Winson Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: Kidney Stones, Formation and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 22:00


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! In this episode, Sufal, and Marvin talk about big beans and stones. AKA their way of describing the Kidney and all about kidney stones (nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis). Marvin and Sufal both dig into the nitty-gritty details of how minerals form together throughout the urinary tract to become stones, the risk factors, how to treat it, and of course the usual banter surrounding their conversations. This special episode is actually also designed to be used as a seminar teaching for their enrollment in "Animal Physiology and Homeostasis". Listen to the beginning of the episode for more on that. Additionally, the links below will lead you to the slides/visual presentation that was made alongside this podcast for your viewing pleasure. Tune in to learn more about the condition that affects 12% of the population in the world, especially if you are a caucasian, male, who consumes a lot of salt (all of which increase the risk of forming one). Quote of the episode: "Oh yeah, I changed my race last Wednesday" - Marvin Yan Link to this podcast with visuals synced: https://youtu.be/BTMmz3pw7eU Link to visuals: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uoCxUQRJScU6qgC9C3EPMXgNTi346OGHboddLpCbykM/edit?usp=sharing Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: Kian Yousefi Kousha - Sci-Section's Co-founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 61:50


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! For the first time in quite a while, Marvin and Sufal have a guest featured on the show :o Kian, co-founder of the #1 Science Show being produced from the center of Hamilton, in Ontario, Canada. 'Sci-Section', also a dear friend of your favourite hosts hops on a virtual interview with us. We discuss a whole range of topics such as his upbringing, personal and scientific background, experience as a leader, publishing his own short storybook, careers, and the growth of Sci-Section all the way to the present. Listen in and discover the secrets that Kian shares, and how an Interviewer fares as an Interviewee. Quote of the episode: "If you're looking for a role model, Kian is not too bad of a Candidate" - MY Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: Death, Aging, and Enhancement Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 71:10


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! This is part 2 of 2 on this topic. In the second part of this episode, Sufal, and Marvin talk about the last 2 topics, Aging, and Enhancement, and how we expect them to develop in the future. Listen in to Marvin and Sufal answer questions on various topics related to aging, such as worsening mental conditions, bodily functions, telomerase and genetics, memory, societal interactions with immortal beings. As well as the dreams of science fiction where you may find yourself deciding to replace your flimsy human arm with an upgraded mechanical one like Sufal has in the Cover image of this episode. Listen in and ponder answers to questions yourself such as whether you would like to live at the age of 25 till your timely death, or even integrate a futuristic processor to help your brain connect to information on the internet rather than rely on your own memory. Quote of the episode: "If you live forever, a relationship for 20 years is a fling" Disclaimer: Sufal, and Marvin are not professionals on the topic of death, if you have thoughts and feelings that may be uneasy and contemplating suicide please consult a professional or call the number below for more resources. Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 833-456-4566 SMS: 741741 Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: Walmart Chronicles - What it's like to work in retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 70:31


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! In this episode, Sufal, Marvin and Winson talk about Marvin's experience working as a Walmart employee during the first wave of COVID-19 earlier in 2020. They discuss their own experiences working in customer service and retail and tell stories about their weirdest encounters at Walmart and other customer interactions. Enjoy a legitimate phone call made to Marvin's department of Walmart that was recorded specifically for this episode. Listen in to a light hearted episode of laughs, jokes, and some Walmart knowledge quizzing and reflect back on your own year and experiences as we go into the new year of 2021. Quote of the episode: "Banana Phone" - everyone Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: Death, Aging, and Enhancement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 74:06


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! This is part 1 of 2 on this topic. In this episode, Sufal, and Marvin talk about the big unknown. No not space (that would be pretty cool), but Death, Aging, and Enhancement. Marvin takes the lead and asks questions leading to discussions about perceptions on death, theories, concepts, and much more. They discuss the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on mental states and the rise in death numbers and thoughts of death, saving parents and family members' lives over your own, death as a tool for motivation, pain, the afterlife. Come and ponder the answers to these topics and their questions yourself as the TMA team gets into the topic of thought most of us try to ignore. Listen in to a usually dreadful topic as your favourite hosts bring humour, provoke their own thoughts, imagine how it would be like to live forever and discuss aspects of Death, Aging, and Enhancement in this 2-parter episode. Quote of the episode: "Did you just learn about death now?? Sorry Sufal, it's real" Disclaimer: Sufal, and Marvin are not professionals on the topic of death, if you have thoughts and feelings that may be uneasy and contemplating suicide please consult a professional or call the number below for more resources. Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 833-456-4566 SMS: 741741 Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: Xiao - A PhD isn't everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 56:39


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! In this episode Sufal, and Marvin Interview Xiaomin Huang (Xiao), a graduate student at McMaster University working towards her PhD. Xiao was born in china but was raised in Mexico, then going to Los Angelos, in the US and back to UNAM. (National Autonomous University of Mexico) for her undergraduate before finally crossing paths with your favourite podcast hosts here at TMA podcast. Listen in to the nitty-gritty about Xiao's experience being raised, comparing education systems, paying 50 pesos for education, her experience practicing in theoretical chemistry, Dancing, culture shock, being a Teaching Assistant and so much more. Quote of the episode: "I wish I knew any Spanish because I would attempt it right now... I'll say Hola" - Sufal Deb 2020 Feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com http://bit.ly/tellmeaboutpodcast www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutpodcast/

    TMA: 1 Year Anniversary Episode - The Lookback

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 29:39


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! It happened, after 1 year of recording and posting we've made it to the point we suspected we might not, TMA's 1 year anniversary. Now celebrating is of course difficult with our audience so why don't you grab some cake and munch on that while you listen to this episode of banter and fun. Listen in to Sufal and Marvin listen to their First episode ever, their pilot podcast titled TMA: Tell Me About, and dig into where they want to take the podcast in the near, midrange, and far future. Quote of the episode: "MY MOM DOESNT LISTEN ANYMORE" - Marvin Yan 2020 With the start of a new season of podcasts as well coming up, feel free to get in contact to be featured, Social Distance style for the next one! Tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com

    TMA: Jared Kunar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 44:10


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! Listen to Sufal and Marvin speak with Jared Kunar, a Career Development & Relationship Manager at Mcmaster University, and alumni of the university himself. They talk about his own university experience, Coop opportunities, advice for students in science, love in university, managing relationships while studying and so much more. Quote of the episode for us? "I met her at a Toga Party" what does that even mean? Find out in the episode. Tune in to the episode, sit back relax, and prep for the upcoming school season by relaxing with our voices. If you're interested in being featured in one of our episodes feel free to email us at tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com or conta

    TMA: Daryl Reyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 40:36


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! Listen to Sufal and Marvin discuss a variety of life topics with Daryl as they explore his career, education, freelancing, reading classic books, poetry, scientific thinking, pop-science and so much more. Sit down and get ready to listen to a deep conversation and exploratory experience of life's little needs. Quote of the episode: "Focus on the other person, and try to genuinely be interested in the other person's life to help with small talk ... connect with their slightest things they say and listen to them." Tune in for a special episode where Daryl's poetry reciting will most definitely leave you with chills and Goosebumps.

    TMA: Car Podcast, Moving Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 83:27


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About! In this special episode, Sufal and Marvin finally cave in and do a podcast in a moving car. In Part 1 they both are on their drive to Hamilton from Toronto, and Part 2 is the opposite. They go through Marvin's notebook of notes and have conversations with no specific topic. Basically it's a podcast of banter, banter, and more banter. Tune in while you're doing your work or to just listen to our voices. Warning: Issues with audios are present in this clip due to being in a moving car on the highway, feel free to listen to another episode or skip to part 2 where the audio gets slightly better if part 1 bothers you. Part 2 - 41:00 Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Dominic & Jameson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 54:00


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About, In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Dominic Ong and Jameson Nguyen in their first-ever episode featuring 2 guests at once. They're both breakers, based in Toronto, and have plenty to share! They talk about their upbringing, goals in the future, schooling, careers, ambitions, breaking, the scene in Toronto, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about UofT's engineering program, and the balance between managing a job and your own hobbies. Interested in hearing more from them both? They've released their own podcasts, "On The Break" available on all major streaming platforms as well as "yhardiknow" as mentioned in the episode here: https://yhardiknow.netlify.com Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Parul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 35:14


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Parul, a McMaster University Graduate Student, and experienced traveler now residing in Hamilton. They talk about upbringings, their university experience, working in a lab, goals, traveling across the globe, great spots to visit, personal developments and so much more. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories, and great conversation! Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Shaun Chu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 55:34


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Shaun Chu, a breaker, photographer, and experienced traveler now in Toronto. They talk about Singaporean, European, and Canadian cultures and their differences, his university experiences abroad, accents, traveling across the globe, personal developments, and all about his life and stories, Tune in for an episode packed with great stories, and great conversation! Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Anson Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 30:35


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Anson Chang, a Third-Year UofT Undergraduate based in Toronto. They talk about the influence of Asians in mainstream music (hip-hop, Pop-Rap, etc.), the differences between UofT and Mcmaster University Life Science programs, his future goals, as well as the impact that High-School has on Post-Secondary Education. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories, and great conversation! Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Youngdo Kang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 37:41


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Youngdo Kang, a Christian Missionary based in the GTA. They talk about Youngdo's experience with breaking, his faith, hosting sessions, his upbringing, and the nitty-gritty inside view of working as a missionary for the faith of Christianity and his long journey to becoming one. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories, and great conversation! Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Katheryne Stewart and Healthcare Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 36:49


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Katheryne Stewart, they chat about Healthcare communications and its importance, Katheryne's role at McMaster University, her education and professional journey, understanding the responsibilities and lifestyles of careers, Co-op positions, and Career advice, as well as mental health for students. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories and information for any student, and maybe get some insight as to why you might want to learn more about healthcare communication! Feel free to follow us for more content weekly! If you would like to be featured on the podcast DM us on Instagram @tellmeaboutpodcast or email us at: tellmeaboutofficial@gmail.com

    TMA: Winson Wen and Western University

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 26:29


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Winson Wen, a student at Western University, a huge Foodie, breaker, and long-time friend. They talk about how they met, Winson's experience with Western university, the culture, diversity, the differences between 1st and 2nd year, great food places in Toronto and London Ontario, as well as his upbringing and comparing it to what it could potentially have been if not here in Canada. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories, insider info on Western university, and some great stories from your hosts and Winson. Winson's Instagram: @winsomwhen Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Falling out of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 23:28


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA! In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk about Love, and how we "Fall out of it" They discuss various aspects of love including the chemical imbalances, theories behind it, and how heartbreak can affect an individual. They also mention some aspects of love which have changed with the boom of technology, as well as the lack of control we have over the desires of our heart, mind, and body. So grab some tissues, don't text your ex and enjoy this episode of TMA! Feel free to follow us for more content to come soon!

    TMA: Karen Au

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 32:01


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Karen Au, a York Region based teacher, and the Chapters Coordinator for Unity Charity. The conversation runs through topics including Karen's upbringing the schooling system, reasons Karen started teaching, and her gripes with the system in general. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories and information! Follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Chris Luczon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 28:21


    Thanks for tuning in to TMA - Tell Me About In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk with Chris Luczon, a Hamilton Native, Bboy, Christian, Food Enthusiast, and Artist. They talk about Chris's upbringing, differences between cities, and the regions of GTA, Christianity, communities, races, diversity, communities, stories, breaking (Breakdancing), and so much more. Tune in for an episode packed with great stories and information including some great places in hamilton to grab food! Feel free to follow us for more content weekly!

    TMA: Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 23:06


    Thanks for tuning in to the first podcast of TMA In this episode, Sufal and Marvin talk about Sleep and discuss various aspects of it. They talk about the various cycles, rhythms, their own experiences and general knowledge everyone should know about sleep. Feel free to follow us for more content to come soon!

    TMA: Tell Me About

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 13:18


    The first Official Podcast from TMA - Tell Me About Sufal Deb and Marvin Yan, both undergraduate students have made a podcast where they simply talk about interesting topics within the fields of science, behaviour, pop culture, and all things A to Z. In this first podcast they talk about the idea for their podcast, where it came from, and introduce themselves Stay Tuned for more content very soon!

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