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Trials, Tales and Trails

by andythurstan

Trials, tales and trails is a light-hearted podcast loosely based on the pharmaceutical and clinical research drug development industries, as well as healthcare and life sciences sectors. We let guests tell their stories as we record from the acoustical comfort of a VW campervan - where else has carpeted walls and ceiling?!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 5 - Gary Quashie: Culture, clinical trials and the Cali connection - Trials, Tales and Trails

    On the road again in this TT&T short, Andy and Chris catch up with Gary Quashie on his return from a six-year stint in San Francisco that encompassed three roles and a number of significant geopolitical occurrences, the shockwaves from which are still being felt: Trump (Part I), George Floyd,...

  2. Episode 4 - Dr Sébastien Coppe: One way or another? Digging into data for better patient choices - Trials, Tales and Trails

    TTT hits the road, and for the first time we haven't recorded in the campervan! This episode explores how big data can be used to gauge net treatment benefit (NTB) to allow patients, clinicians and researchers to make better informed choices during clinical trials. Definitely one for the lovers…

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  3. Episode 3 - Catherine Canales: Mind the gap! Acting towards equity and the (un)funny thing about sexism in the workplace - Trials, Tales and Trails

    Lifetime entrepreneur Catherine Canales chats to a very chilly Andy and warm and cosy Chris about her book on why sexism in the workplace is no joke, and gives practical tips on how to speak up against inappropriate behaviour, in episode 3 of Trials, Tales and Trails. She tells of her work…

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  4. Episode 2 - Ray Collia: The Why, 'Kiai' and the trouble with AI - Trials, Tales and Trails

    Raconteur extraordinaire Ray Collia of Word Ferret joins Chris Wells and Andy Thurstan 'in the campervan' for episode two of Trials, Tales and Trails - the still-new podcast for the pharmaceutical clinical research and drug development industry. 'Kiai' is Japanese for fighting spirit and the…

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  5. Episode 1 - Kate Groff: Nursing lows, nursing highs, and a major miss for the FBI - Trials, Tales and Trails

    Welcome to episode one of Trials, Tales and Trails - the new podcast for the pharmaceutical clinical research drug development industry. Encompassing healthcare and life sciences, hosts Andy Thurstan and Chris Wells hear guests' stories on how they got into the industry, what makes them tick…

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About this show

Trials, tales and trails is a light-hearted podcast loosely based on the pharmaceutical and clinical research drug development industries, as well as healthcare and life sciences sectors. We let guests tell their stories as we record from the acoustical comfort of a VW campervan - where else has carpeted walls and ceiling?!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Trials, Tales and Trails have?

Trials, Tales and Trails has 5 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 19, 2025.

What is Trials, Tales and Trails about?

Trials, tales and trails is a light-hearted podcast loosely based on the pharmaceutical and clinical research drug development industries, as well as healthcare and life sciences sectors. We let guests tell their stories as we record from the acoustical comfort of a VW campervan - where else has...

How often does Trials, Tales and Trails release new episodes?

Trials, Tales and Trails publishes irregularly, based on its 5 episodes since September 2023.

Who hosts Trials, Tales and Trails?

Trials, Tales and Trails is created and hosted by andythurstan.
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