27 Jun 2025

Voices of Experimental Biology: Explore the SEB Podcast

Dive into the world of science communication with the SEB Podcast – where biologists from all walks of life share their stories, discoveries, and insights.

SEB will launch a podcast series this year! Have a look at what's in the pipeline and fill out a form if you would like to be (or know someone to be) an episode guest:

Theme:

Highlight stories of experimental biologists and their research.

Aims:

Provide listeners with an insight into the careers and research of experimental biologists whose stories have something to offer in terms of:
- Breaking moulds or stereotypes of scientists (providing role models too)
- Being from backgrounds that aren’t often represented in the field or in science media
- Unusual paths
- Something different or innovative in their work or approach

Offer discussions on research topics in Experimental Biology

Provide insight into the process of science – the ‘human’ aspect to it

Interviewer and Editor:

Poppy Lambert

Podcast Interviewer

Poppy studied Biological Sciences for her undergraduate degree and later moved into the field of Comparative Cognition for a PhD, studying for a MSc in Science Communication along the way. This is when she fell in love with the medium of radio and podcasts. She is drawn to opportunity they offer of connection, and the ability to immerse oneself in someone else’s world for a brief time. Poppy is incredibly excited to be interviewing experimental biologists for the Living Biology podcast and looks forward to learning about guests’ research, motivations, challenges and sources of joy in their work – and, most of all, to sharing these conversations with the listeners!

Sam Stemp

Podcast Editor

Sam studied Biomedical Sciences for his undergraduate degree, during which he discovered a passion for science communication. This led him to pursue an MSc in the subject at UCL, where he developed a particular interest in the relationship between science and the media, as well as the power of personal stories to bring research to life. He’s especially drawn to science communication that highlights the personality and passion of the researchers behind the work. Through the SEB podcast, Sam hopes to help uncover the human side of experimental biology and share the stories that make the science memorable.

Suggestion of a guest name:

The SEB podcast will explore the stories and experiences of people working in experimental biology and related careers.

Do you have a story to share or something you wish someone had told you earlier in your career? This could be a story about overcoming a challenge, an unusual or non-traditional career path (e.g. starting a PhD later in life or after a career break), facing prejudice or adversity, or something meaningful you do outside your day-to-day work, like outreach, citizen science or diversity and inclusion work.

If you'd like to be considered as a guest for the SEB podcast, please complete the form below or fill out the details of the person you want to nominate (members and non-members are welcomed!):

Are you a member of the SEB? ^* (required)

Yes

Full Name ^* (required)

Email Address ^* (required)

What story do you have to share? Please add a short description of why you'd like to be interviewed. ^* (required)

Link to bio page, lab website or LinkedIn profile.

Please share any links to any past interviews, talks or recordings (e.g. podcast, webinar, TV/radio interview, YouTube video, conference presentation). It doesn't need to be related to this topic, and it isn't mandatory. This information is only to assist the podcast interviewer in getting a sense of your talking style.

Be Aware! Unfortunately, we’re not able to produce a podcast with every person who expresses interest. However, if your story doesn't happen to be a good fit for this series, we may be in touch in future years if your story is a good fit for another series. We also encourage SEB members to contact Ben at [email protected] about featuring your story in the SEB Magazine's ‘Member Spotlight’ area.

Contact us:

[email protected]