You're Up Next

In our final episode of Season 2, Jessamyn speaks to Susan Messing, a improvisational theatre performer, teacher and author, about the value of humour in our darkest moments.

In this week's episode, Jessamyn speaks to Shane Jensen, a professor of statistics at the University of Pennsylvania, about making maths more engaging by connecting it to real world situations.

This week on You're Up Next, Jessamyn speaks with science writer and stand-up comedian, Kasha Patel, about making science funny, using humour to improve research, and challenging bias with comedy. Find out more at brightclub.ie

This week on You're Up Next, we meet Sunny Jacobs and Peter Pringle. Sunny and Peter were both sentenced to death for crimes they didn't commit, and they share their experiences of prison, of death row, and of adjusting to life after exoneration. Find out more at brightclub.ie

This week on You're Up Next we're talking about the relationship between science and art. Our guests are Natasha T. Miller, a performance poet and Community Engagement Manager at Science Gallery Detroit, and Kate Murray, theatre practitioner and National Coordinator for Bright Club Ireland. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

This week on You're Up Next we're going there and talking about Covid 19. Our guest this week is Prof. Stephanie McCalla, a professor of bioengineering and an RNA diagnostics expert at Montana State University. Find out more at brightclub.ie. In this week's episode we mention the work of Dr. Katalin Karikó. Dr. Karikó laid the groundwork for the mRNA vaccines, turning the tide of the pandemic. Please read more about Dr. Karikó and her fascinating work here:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/health/coronavirus-mrna-kariko.html

We're kicking off Season 2 of You're Up Next by exploring the topic of Climate Change through the lenses of humour, creativity and science. Our guests this week are Bright Club performer and comedian, Anne Gill, and Dr. Rose Mutiso, physicist and former CEO of the Mawazo Institute. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

A preview of Season 2 of the You're Up Next podcast from Bright Club Ireland. This season we'll be exploring some important topics through the lenses of humour, creativity and science. At Bright Club, we help researchers talk about their work using comedy. We believe in using humour to break down barriers between knowledge and people – creating connection and bringing us all a little closer together is what's at the heart of Bright Club. So, this season, we're going to be putting our money where our mouth is, and talking about some deep topics. Listen here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Music by Chris Zabriskie. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

This episode explores how to find new perspectives, platform new voices, and include new communities in science and comedy. Featuring science communicator, creative producer, and trainer Hana Ayoob. Music by Set in Sand. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

This episode explores how to find new perspectives, platform new voices, and include new communities in science and comedy. Featuring comedian, trainer, and event producer Kyle Marian Viterbo. Music by Set in Sand. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

This episode explores why elitism, community, and identity matter when we talk about science (and comedy). Featuring physicist, educator, and public engagement expert Shane Bergin. Music by Set in Sand. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

This episode explores the structure of a good joke, the skills of a comedian, and the stories that make people laugh. Featuring the former Creative Director of Bright Club Ireland, Aine Gallagher. Music by Set in Sand. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

This is our Statement of Solidarity. Black lives matter.

The first episode of this new podcast from Bright Club Ireland explores what comedy and science can learn from each other. Featuring Bright Club founder, Steve Cross. Music by Set in Sand. Find out more at brightclub.ie.

A preview of a new podcast from Bright Club Ireland exploring the intersection of science and comedy, how to train someone to be funny, how comedy and science can be more inclusive, and who gets to call themselves a scientist. Listen here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Music by Set in Sand. Find out more at brightclub.ie.