BA in Science

When to Hold 'Em and When to Fold 'Em

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've got math this week! Maggie and Brynna talk about a guy who made some aggressively bad choices in his life, but still managed to be a ground-brea...

The Tinkerbell of Industrial Medicine

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ok this episode is super long. We did our very best to keep it reasonable, but our BA this week just cannot be contained in under 2 hours, thanks to t...

Only the Dose Makes the Poison

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! It's Season 3 and we've got some WILD BAs to tell you about. Our first guy had a horse given to him by the devil and a sword with laudanum...

Season 3 Trailer

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna are back on March 2nd with all-mew weekly episodes! Don't miss it!

The Original Radium Girl, Part 2

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this season 2 finale episode, Maggie and Brynna discuss the one thing the Simpsons got wrong and just how much radiation you come in to contact wit...

The Original Radium Girl

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for Part 1 of our Season 2 Finale! Maggie and Brynna discuss the life of one of the best known women in science. Before we get to that part,...

We Didn't Start the Fire, But Somebody Did

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna spend time talking about an early American man who had little to no formal education and still managed to @ a sitting Secretary of S...

Thunderbolts and Lightning

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna take on a VERY well known BA this week, who fought the Roman Church and the Church won.

You Can't Untoast the Bees

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for some BS, but this episode won't be like that last time. Maggie and Brynna look at a guy who was a good man who did good work, but some m...

Do Not Eat the Science

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna talk about a "hard-luck" BA who may have accidentally poisoned himself to death.

But What if it IS Rocket Science?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna dabble in rocket science this week to talk about a BA who never stopped reaching for the stars.

East of Eden

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna head to medieval Persia to talk about a guy who wrote a whole Book of Secrets!

Beheadings and Bathtubs

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time for the season 2 Brawl! This one takes place during the French Revolution, so we're sure y'all can what what Maggie and Brynna will be discussing...

Of Math and Men

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna cover their first mathematician, who didn't have any unique discoveries and died a horrible death. 

A Naturalist's Life for Me

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We found a pirate! Join Maggie and Brynna for a discussion of a pirate who was also an amazing writer, scientist, and navigator.

Chasing Greatness

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're Back! Maggie and Brynna are very excited to be back with all new weekly episodes, and this week's BA kicks off an awesome lineup. Don't miss lea...

Season 2 Teaser

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The BAs are Back for a whole new season! Join us every Wednesday for a look at some Badass Humans who also happen to be scientists.

Spiderman - Part 2

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna wrap up their Season 1 Finale with a look at some super-BA science and the legacy of a true Science Superhero.

Spiderman - Part 1

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of the Season 1 Finale, Maggie and Brynna are joined by two special guests to talk about a man who was truly a Science Superhero and...

Angel of Death

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Maggie and Brynna venture into the realm of BS - Bad Science with the OG Evil Scientist

The Heart of the Matter

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Maggie and Brynna discuss a thoracic surgeon who understood it really is what's on the inside that counts.

Buster Browns and Biochemistry

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Maggie and Brynna talk about the woman who inspired the name of this podcast, Maud Menten, who was a fabulous scientist and a terrible driv...

Electrostatic Flash

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Maggie and Brynna talk about a true Renaissance Man whose inventions are still important today.

Bone Wars: BA Brawl

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna cover the ridiculous story of the infamous rivalry between Edward Cope and OC Marsh, and the Golden Age of Paleontology.

Of Bombs and Bombshells

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Maggie and Brynna talk about a woman with brain and beauty and how important her legacy is today.

Hunting Two Hares - Alexander Borodin

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our BA is a scientist, artist, and woman's rights advocate! And his mentor also had a spectacular mustache. 

Point of View - Tycho Brahe

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie and Brynna start off with the origin story for their podcast and talk about a guy who was a true badass, no matter your point of view.

BA in Science (Trailer)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas