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Jun 2, 2025 34 min

The Magic School Bus Effect: Making Stats & Science Accessible

from Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting Hosted by Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.

How two science-savvy professors turned stats and storytelling into a compelling educational podcast. Kristin Sainani and Regina Nuzzo—co-hosts of Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics—join Neil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee to celebrate the 50th episode of Continuing Studies. Kristin and Regina share the story behind launching their podcast, which blends scientific rigor with lighthearted storytelling to make complex topics like epidemiology and statistics approachable and fun. They reflect on how their long friendship, backgrounds in journalism, and love of teaching shaped the show’s voice and format. From managing remote production across time zones to navigating multiple takes and narrative arcs, they reveal the thoughtful work behind each episode. Whether you're a podcaster or just science-curious, this candid conversation offers practical insights on what it takes to produce a compelling, educational show for anyone and is passionate about podcasting in higher education. Episode Links: Normal Curves Regina Nuzzo | LinkedIn Regina Nuzzo Kristin Sainani | LinkedIn Kristin Sainani (n e Cobb)'s Stanford Profile Connect with Us Share Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or [email protected] Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or [email protected] Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco Youtube HigherEdPods Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (03:57) - From Teaching to Podcasting (05:36) - Purpose & Audience (07:10) - Making Science Approachable (09:20) - Being an Independent Podcast (12:11) - Pre-Launch Journey (14:25) - The Research Process (16:32) - Recording Across Time Zones (17:26) - Dual Roles & Production Flow (21:02) - Topic Inspiration (23:01) - Launch Strategy & Title Origins (25:30) - Advice for New Podcasters (28:25) - Storytelling vs. Lecturing (30:56) - Conclusion

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  1. 0:00 Introduction
  2. 3:57 From Teaching to Podcasting
  3. 5:36 Purpose & Audience
  4. 7:10 Making Science Approachable
  5. 9:20 Being an Independent Podcast
  6. 12:11 Pre-Launch Journey
  7. 14:25 The Research Process
  8. 16:32 Recording Across Time Zones
  9. 17:26 Dual Roles & Production Flow
  10. 21:02 Topic Inspiration
  11. 23:01 Launch Strategy & Title Origins
  12. 25:30 Advice for New Podcasters
  13. 28:25 Storytelling vs. Lecturing
  14. 30:56 Conclusion

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