8. The Chewing Machine (Dr. Kristin Krueger and Gena Gephart)

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Today, Alex is joined by comedian guest co-host Gena Gephart to interview Loyola University Chicago Professor Kristin Krueger. Professor Krueger is the Chair of the Anthropology department and conducts research in the field of dental paleoanthropology. Professor Krueger tells us about her custom chewing simulator, her favorite fieldwork sites, and a toxic postdoc advisor who thought he was Bob Dylan. Give it a listen to find out what body cavity Gena once pH tested!Keep up to date with Dr. Krueger's work here: www.chewlab.net Follow Gena on Instagram: www.instagram.com/genagephart Listen to Gena's podcast, Ladylike: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ladylike-podcast/id1444238301 www.uncontrolledvariables.com Follow the show on Instagram: www.instagram.com/uncontrolledvariables/ Follow Alex on Instagram: www.instagram.com/al.berr/ Music by Cameron Gillette (@camgillettefan)Art by Doomsday LLC (@doomsdayllc)If you liked the show, please tell a friend and rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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