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The Mohs Scale
The podcast that fuses science fiction, science and fiction. Sci Fi Fo Fum.
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Episodes
The Pesky Episode
In our first full episode actually recorded this year, we DIVE (get it?) into the topic of pescetarianism. Is it okay to eat fish 'cause they don't have any feelings, or are fish friends, not food? And how do you spell that again? Audio clips: 'When the Boat Comes In', recorded by Alex Glasgow and Bob Fox Harp sound effects by SergeQuadrado on Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's another OUTTAKES episode!
Panicky wasn't very well and is behind on editing, so it's another outtakes episode! We hope you enjoy. Follow us @themohsscale on twitter and Instagram or email us at themohsscale@gmail.com. Monkey Thieves is on waterbear.com!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2022•34 min
INTERVIEW: Barbara Keating, NE-based artist and beekeeper
This week we are indebted to the amazing Barbara Keating, a North East-based artist and beekeeper, who joins us to talk about her work, "beewashing", the causes of colony collapse, and the importance of forage for bee populations. Some of the websites Barbara mentioned: https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/ https://www.bwars.com/ https://www.buglife.org.uk/ https://www.bbka.org.uk/ https://irecord.org.uk/ Barbara's citizen science project, Bees of Bensham: https://www.dingybutterflies.org/bees-...
Aug 23, 2022•42 min
Let's Bee Friends
It says "bee", and there's a picture of a bee on it! In this, the last full ep we recorded in 2021, we talk about pollinators and biodiversity (but mainly bees). Here's Ashleigh's write-up on medium: https://altnaysmith.medium.com/the-bee-all-and-end-all-ba78e389553f Follow us @themohsscale on twitter and insta, or email us at themohsscale@gmail.com Harp transition effect via https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/harp-transition-music-cue-6984/ Song clips from 'Buzz Buzz Buzz' performed by Jonathan ...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Grab Some Grub
This week, we're talking insects! I mean, WE'RE not talking insects, we're talking ABOUT insects... you get it. When you look under the rocks and plants, take a glance at the fancy ants... and maybe try a few? Ashleigh's write-up here: https://altnaysmith.medium.com/lets-eat-grub-7eff458c9598 Harp transition sound effect via: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/harp-transition-music-cue-6984/ As always, find us at themohscale@gmail.com and @themohsscale on Instagram and twitter Hosted on Acast. Se...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture
Too cool for Huel? Not us! We discuss meal replacements from slimming aids to food pills in this worth-the-wait episode. Harp transition sound effect via https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/harp-transition-music-cue-6984/ Clips from 'Hey Ya!' by Outkast and 'There Will Be Blood'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
GM-Oh no outtakes: Okja talk and more
Life is what happens while you're busy making podcasts! We're running a bit behind this week, so here's some content that was cut for time from our 'GM-Oh no!' episode. As always, follow us on twitter and Instagram @themohsscale or email us at themohsscale@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2022•25 min
GM-Oh no!
Ashleigh and panicky discuss GM foods. Check out Ashleigh's related medium post here: https://altnaysmith.medium.com/genetically-modified-foods-are-here-to-stay-766d16f89cd1 Email us at themohsscale@gmail.com, or follow us @themohsscale on twitter and Instagram. Harp transition music cue via DanJFilms on pixabay. "Cabbage head" clip from 'Kids in the Hall'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Nice to Meat You
Sci fi fo fum! We talk cultured (a.k.a vat-grown, a.k.a. lab-grown, a.k.a. "No Kill") meat. What's the sci behind it, and what does fi have to say? For Ashleigh's write-up of the science side, check out https://altnaysmith.medium.com/nice-to-meat-you-31b0b88ba0ee Follow us on twitter and instagram @themohsscale or email us at themohsscale@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Episode Zero: The What Scale?
Ashleigh and Mattie discuss the origins of the podcast, some core values and the long road from concept to execution. Cory Doctorow, 'Predicting the Present': https://hbr.org/2009/07/predicting-the-present Ursula K. Le Guin quote from 'The Tombs of Atuan' afterword can be found online here: https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1322146-the-tombs-of-atuan Follow us @themohsscale on twitter and insta, or email us at themohsscale@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jul 12, 2022•27 min
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