Is It Just Speculation?
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Hey my name's Chris Garcia, join me as I interview amazing guests who specialize in different areas such as immunology, FBI, medieval combat, psychology, biology and more!
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Katherine Schweit - Ret. FBI Executive, Creator & Fmr. Head of FBI Active Shooter Program - Ep. 22
June 09, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBKatherine Schweit is a lawyer and former FBI Executive who currently teaches law classes at DePaul and Webster universities. She is the author of the book, Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shootings Crisis, and co-hosts, with Sarah Ferris, the popular Stop The Killing podcast.She spent 20 years as a Special Agent with the FBI, and prior to that post, she was an assistant state's attorney in Chicago. After the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, she was assigned to create and run the F...
Dr. Rachel Goldman - Psychologist - Ep. 21
April 22, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this episode we discuss social media mental health accounts, if they're similar to a cult, the ethics of running a professional mental health account, balancing a large following, and more. Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS (aka Dr. Rachel) is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and consultant. She specializes in health and wellness, including health behavior change, stress management, eating behaviors. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in ...
Kelsey Harris - Registered Clinical Counsellor & Chronic Illness Warrior - Ep. 20
March 19, 2022 19:51 - 52 minutes - 49 MBKelsey Harris lives in British Columbia, Canada. She's a writer, currently working on a self help book. A previous filmmaker, she now has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a registered clinical counsellor in British Columbia, Canada. She is passionate about helping others. She is a chronic illness warrior, and has aimed her focus on helping others with chronic illnesses. Kelsey's Links: https://linktr.ee/Chronicallyliving --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
Professor Emeritus Ruedi Aebersold - Biologist, 2020 Marcel Benoist Prize Winner - Ep. 19
February 20, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBRuedi Aebersold is a Swiss and Canadian scientist. He trained at the Biocenter, University of Basel, Switzerland and completed his education at Caltech. He was on the faculties of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and the University of Washington in Seattle and co-founded, with Lee Hood and Alan Aderem, the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle, a world first. He has co-founded several companies and holds several public service appointments. Ruedi was awarded an honorary doct...
Professor Ruedi Aebersold - Biologist, 2020 Marcel Benoist Prize Winner - Ep. 19
February 20, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBRuedi Aebersold is a Swiss and Canadian scientist. He trained at the Biocenter, University of Basel, Switzerland and completed his education at Caltech. He was on the faculties of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and the University of Washington in Seattle and co-founded, with Lee Hood and Alan Aderem, the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle, a world first. He has co-founded several companies and holds several public service appointments. Ruedi was awarded an honorary doct...
Andrey Seryakov - Heavy-ion Physicist - Ep. 18
February 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBAndrey is a researcher at St.Petersburg State University and a science communicator. Concerning science he's doing heavy ion collisions physics, and takes part in two international collaborations - SHINE (CERN) and MPD (NICA) with a focus on studying the phase transition between hadrons and quark gluon plasma. As a science communicator he gives a lot of lectures about high energy physics in Russia, participates in podcasts and so on. He has a blog (in Russian too) and had a podcast, but only...
Kira Dineen MS, LCGC, CG (ASCP) CM - Genetic Counselor - Ep. 17
February 03, 2022 03:42 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBKira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM, has a decade of podcast experience fueled by a passion for science communication. She has hosted and produced 5 podcasts. Her main show, "DNA Today", is a genetics podcast in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally. The show won the Best 2020 and 2021 Science and Medicine Podcast Awards. Over the last 10 years, the podcast has produced over 165 episodes with 250,000+ downloads. As a licensed certified genetic counselor, Kira Dineen meets with patients who are preg...
Jerri Williams - Retired FBI Special Agent & Author - Ep. 16
January 17, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBJerri Williams served 26 years as a Special Agent with the FBI. During most of her Bureau career, she worked major economic fraud investigations. She notes that with a gun, they can steal hundreds. But with a lie, they can steal millions. During her FBI career, Jerri specialized in cases targeting major economic crime and corruption. Her investigation of a $350 million Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high profiled philanthropists and beneficiary donors r...
Julia Cowley - Retired FBI Special Agent - Ep. 15
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBJulia Cowley is a recently retired Special Agent with the FBI of 22 years, who began her service in 1999. Her first assignment was to the Boston Division where she investigated white-collar crime, public corruption, and civil rights matters. She was also a member and team leader on the Boston Division's Evidence Response Team. Julia was then selected to join the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, followed by assignment to the Evidence Response Team Unit. Prior to joining the FBI, Julia was a Spe...
JP Padda - Addiction Psychiatrist and Actor - Ep. 13 (Part 2)
December 22, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBJP Padda is based out of British Columbia, Canada. He's an addiction psychiatrist, and actor who has appeared in Supergirl, Debris, and Superhero, among many other shows and films. He's a health advocate, and can be found running, boxing, practicing MMA, or doing backflips for fun. JP is also a world class, FIFA extraordinaire, considered the best in the world. JP's Instagram handle: jppaddanotmorgan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isitjustspeculation/support
Shoshana Shellans - Medieval Combat Duelist - Ep. 14
December 07, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 56 MBShoshana Shellans is an Army Veteran, Veterinarian Technician, Biology Professor, and Medieval Combat Duelist. She's a fitness enthusiast who's combined all of her athletic abilities into a passion for competing in Medieval Combat. She's represented the U.S. in the International Medieval Combat Federation and has recently been featured in the documentary "Steel Song". Shoshana's Instagram: shoshandshield | Link: https://instagram.com/shoshandshield?utm_medium=copy_link | Documentary: https://...
JP Padda - Addiction Psychiatrist and Actor - Ep. 13 (Part 1)
December 03, 2021 22:19 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBJP Padda is based out of British Columbia, Canada. He's an addiction psychiatrist, and actor who has appeared in Supergirl, Debris, and Superhero, among many other shows and films. He's a health advocate, and can be found running, boxing, practicing MMA, or doing backflips for fun. JP's Instagram handle: jppaddanotmorgan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isitjustspeculation/support
Marta Matuszewska - Microbiologist - 12
November 27, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBMicrobiologist, PhD candidate at the University of Gdańsk, Poland. Marta works on tiny bacteria with a great ultimate goal: to help fight plant diseases for better agriculture. Marta is a passionate teacher of industrial microbiology, bioscience communicator, knitting enthusiast and coffee lover. In addition to being well versed in the language of science, Marta is a native Polish speaker and fluent in English. She's also familiar with German, Italian and Spanish. Instagram: @m.arta.za insta...
Rachel Frazer - Neuroscientist & Jazz Musician - 11
November 10, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBRachel is from San Antonio, Texas where her love of music and the brain began. She is a rotating first-year graduate student and NSF Fellow in the Neurobiology and Behavior program at Columbia University. Rachel graduated with an Honors B.A. in Jazz & World music from Wellesley College in 2020. During her time at Wellesley, she studied decision making in Drosophila as a McNair Scholar and member of Sara Wasserman’s lab. She was also an active member in Wellesley BlueJazz where she sang, playe...
Dr. Dave Stukus - Board Certified Allergist/Immunologist - 10
October 28, 2021 18:26 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBDavid Stukus, MD, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Director, Food Allergy Treatment Center. Associate Director, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Program. Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Host of AAAAI podcast (American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology). We cover all earthly things allergy related as well as some off world things. Be sure to follow Dr. Dave's Twitter and Instagram handle @AllergyKidsDoc --- Support this podcas...
Esther V. Toribio - Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern & Sex Trafficking Advocate - 9
October 24, 2021 00:36 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBEsther V. Toribio is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the State of Florida, she's a world traveled advocate, legal executive assistant and paralegal of 15 years who is the founding face, owner, and podcaster at Striving Minds Network, LLC, a mental health counseling private practice in Miami, Florida. Striving Minds Network opened its doors October 2019 and has thus focused on serving young adults (ages 20-36) specializing in the areas of anxiety, survivors of abuse/trauma, self...
Aliyah Ewing - Public Speaker, Sex Trafficking/Domestic Violence Education & Prevention Advocate - 8
October 07, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 66 MBAliyah Ewing is a rising public speaker whose ultimate goal is to see freedom for all. She speaks about the global crisis facing our world: sex trafficking, specifically trafficking in Minnesota. In addition to being an advocate against sex trafficking, Aliyah is also involved in the fight against domestic violence where she's aided victims via Annie Marie's Alliance, a non profit organization founded in 1979. Aliyah started her career in childcare which has enabled her to better communicate ...
Aliyah Ewing - Public Speaker, Sex Trafficking & Domestic Violence Education & Prevention Advocate
October 07, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBAliyah Ewing is a rising public speaker whose ultimate goal is to see freedom for all. She speaks about the global crisis facing our world: sex trafficking, specifically trafficking in Minnesota. In addition to being an advocate against sex trafficking, Aliyah is also involved in the fight against domestic violence where she's aided victims via Annie Marie's Alliance, a non profit organization founded in 1979. Aliyah started her career in childcare which has enabled her to better communicate ...
Dr. Jessica Rabon, PhD Psychologist - 7
September 30, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBDr. Jessica Rabon, PhD, received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Furman University, her master's in clinical psychology from Western Carolina University and her PhD in clinical psychology from East Tennessee State University. She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Virginia Treatment Center for Children and her post-doctoral fellowship with the Division of Pediatric Psychology at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Upon completion of her fellowship, she accepted a ...
Áine-lisa Shannon, M.Sc - Marine Biologist, Aquaculture Specialist - 6
September 27, 2021 18:21 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBÁine-lisa Shannon is a Marine Biologist/communicator with a Masters of Science in Marine Biology. Aine-Lisa specializes in aquaculture sustainability, the environment and science communication, working with kids throughout Ireland with programs like S.T.E.M. Her focus is to raise awareness about aquaculture and science in Ireland to inspire the next generation. Social media: https://www.instagram.com/oceangirl_aine/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
Dr. Azza Gadir PhD - Immunologist, Discussion on Vaccines and Covid - 5
September 20, 2021 00:42 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBDr. Azza Gadir is an immunologist. She completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School (Boston Childrens' Hospital) where her published research was focused on the immune system, food allergies and the gut microbiome. Azza grew up in London an holds a Ph.D. in Immunology from University College London (UK), a Masters degree in the Immunology of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK), and a undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from King's...
Hannah Mosley CEO/Founder of Abundance Homes - 4
September 10, 2021 06:59 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBToday I'm joined by Hannah Mosley, CEO and Founder of Abundance Homes. Abundance Homes provides support through residential housing for single mothers 25 and under, and assists with on-site career training, therapy, life skills training, and higher education. Please visit their website, and social media pages linked below. Website: https://abundancehomes.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundancehomes/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/abundancegrouphomes/ --- Support this podcast:...
Extended Podcast Trailer - Thanks For The Continued Support
September 03, 2021 02:28 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBSlightly longer version of podcast trailer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isitjustspeculation/support
Birthday Podcast - Whhhaaat he has a podcast?! - 3
September 01, 2021 06:17 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBJust a quick no drama for your baby momma, chill podcast. Don't forget to subscribe/follow/support. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isitjustspeculation/support
Is It Just Speculation? (Trailer)
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Houston Couple's Go Fund Me, Dasha, Afghanistan, Podcast - 2
August 31, 2021 00:31 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBFollow up of previous episode, Dasha, Afghanistan. Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-reunite-the-tilley-family-after-eviction?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet+spider1c Politico Link: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/30/pentagon-mass-casualty-attack-kabul-507481 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/its-just-speculation/support
Houston Couple's Go Fund Me, Dasha's Deception, Afghanistan, Podcast - 2
August 31, 2021 00:31 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBFollow up of previous episode, Dasha, Afghanistan. Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-reunite-the-tilley-family-after-eviction?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet+spider1c Politico Link: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/30/pentagon-mass-casualty-attack-kabul-507481 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/its-just-speculation/support
Eviction Moratorium Ended, Common Ground, Inaugural Episode - 1
August 29, 2021 02:09 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBI take a conversation I recently had regarding the eviction moratorium and expand my thoughts. Go briefly into how to find common ground on hot topics and wrap up my final thoughts on the matter. Enjoy peering into my thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/its-just-speculation/support