So Tell Me - With Chole Gage

I'm a fully grown adult with lots of adult responsibilities, who also has some big knowledge gaps. How does the stock market work? What should I know about tax? What's going on in the Middle East? Why is climate change so complicated? But also... How do you mate big animals together? What if they don't like each other?? And HOW do the riders not crash and die ALL THE TIME during the tour de france?? So. Many. Questions! So - why not make a podcast? Each week I'll speak with an expert in an interesting field and get them to tell me all about what they do and how things work. So come along with me and learn some cool stuff!

22 - About Conspiracy Theories 09/16/2020

22 - About Conspiracy Theories On the last episode for season 1, I spoke to Professor Karen Douglas, a Professor of Psychology for the University of Kent, all about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. What defines them? Why are they so attractive to some? What makes them gain traction? What is the best approach to deal with a friend or family member who has gone deep down the rabbit hole? This was a fascinating and very timely conversation. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/16030712

21 - About Closing the Gap 09/02/2020

21 - About Closing the Gap I am joined this week by Dr Michelle Bovill and Jessica Bennett who both work in research in Indigenous Health, to talk about Closing the Gap. What does it involve? Why is it so important? How have past injustices impacted the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today? What can non-indigenous allies do to help? This is a really important conversation for anyone wanting more of an understanding of the differing and complex healthcare needs of First Nations' People today. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15850880

20 - About Le Tour De France 08/26/2020

20 - About Le Tour De France James Gage - an avid cycling fan, a half iron man, sports fan and mechanical engineer, who also happens to be my ridiculously good looking husband - joins me this week to chat all about Le Tour De France. The Tour is a BIG deal in our house, and James has followed it since he was a kid - I'm certain he rates the day he met Cadel Evans above our wedding day. So buckle up for the podcast debut of the man, the myth, the legend that is my Husband - James Gage. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15761042

19 - About Fighting Cancer 08/19/2020

19 - About Fighting Cancer Kelly Varidel's life was turned upside down in November 2019 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has undergone an intensive treatment regime, including a double mastectomy, and is now cancer free. However, the journey doesn't end there - not by a long shot. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15674450

18 - About Being an Astronaut with Dr Andy Thomas 08/12/2020

18 - About Being an Astronaut with Dr Andy Thomas Dr Andy Thomas was the 1st Australian to fly in space as a NASA Astronaut. He completed 4 missions during his career, 1 of which involved a 141 day stay on the Russian Mir Space Station. He spent a total of 177 days in space throughout his career, including a 6.5 hour space walk, outside Mir. Dr Thomas is now retired. I spoke with Dr Thomas all about what it's like to be in space, the training, how he coped with weightlessness - we even covered space movies! I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15581663

17 - About Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology 08/05/2020

17 - About Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology Jessie Ferrari and Jason Rimmer are both students at Melbourne University studying various aspects of Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology of the Kulin Nation, and they joined me to share what they have learnt so far and their continued studies, under Associate Professor Duane Hamacher. This episode looked into a rich cultural history that is being restored and preserved after being damaged by colonization. You can learn more about the collective of researchers and their work at www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15491012

16 - About Climate Change 07/29/2020

16 - About Climate Change Ella Weisbrot is a Research Scientist from the Climate Council and we chatted all about climate change. From how it's measured, to what actually is a carbon footprint, transitioning to clean energy & the effects that clean energy could have in the current economic climate. This episode is an important one for anyone wanting to understand the climate crisis and what a future with renewable energy would mean on an individual level, as well as for the country & world. https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15397721

15 - About Donor Embryo Recipients 07/22/2020

15 - About Donor Embryo Recipients I chatted to Jen Bray this week, all about her turbulent fertility journey, which resulted in her & her husband being the recipients of a donor embryo, which enabled them to bring their daughter into the world. Jen shared her very personal experience of the joyful highs & painful lows that she and her husband lived through in order to fulfill their dreams of having children. This was a very honest and raw conversation with a woman who's strength and determination is nothing short of inspirational. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15295595

14 - About Virus Testing 07/15/2020

14 - About Virus Testing This week, I talked to Steph Atchison, a Molecular Microbiologist working predominantly in the field of HPV testing & research, who is currently working to process COVID-19 swabs & data collection for research. We chatted about what happens once a swab sample is taken, how the testing works, how accurate it is & about how Australia is leading the way in HPV research & prevention, globally. This episode gave some fascinating insight into the intricacies behind how a positive or negative test result occurs. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15218192

13 - About Superannuation 07/08/2020

13 - About Superannuation This week I am joined by Alex Andrews - the COO and Co-Founder of Verve Super, to talk about all things superannuation. What is it? Why is it so important? How does it grow? What are some common misconceptions? Why do women generally have less to retire on than men? This chat is for everyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or lost at the thought of understanding their super and how it works. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15128450

12 - About Credible Scientific Research 07/01/2020

12 - About Credible Scientific Research Dr Jessica Stokesparish is an ICU Nurse, an author, a clinical educator and now has a PhD in research. She joined me to talk all about how we can distinguish the difference between credible scientific research and misinformation. We chatted about what is involved in solid scientific and medical research, things to look out for, common areas of misinformation and the complex psychology behind why people hold onto their beliefs despite the research showing it to be false. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/15041564

10 - About Town Planning 06/10/2020

10 - About Town Planning Ever wondered what a Town Planner does? Same. So, Meredith Hutton, a fabulous human, dedicated Town Planner and one of my best friends, joined me for this episode to talk all about how Towns come to be! We chatted about the planning phases, lifespans of a town, who gets to pick street names and what has to be considered. This was a fun chat with one of the smartest, most hard working people I know. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14768369

9 - About the Stillbirth of Flynn 06/03/2020

9 - About the Stillbirth of Flynn In 2014 Leigh Francis gave birth to her first child - Flynn William Balnaves. Flynn was stillborn. In this episode, Leigh talks about her experience of giving birth & being a parent to a child who had died. She talks about the process from finding out he had died, to life after the death of a child. She talks about her stages of grief and what she found helpful & comforting, & what made it worse. Most importantly, she tells the story of a little boy who was very real and left a very real mark on the world. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14681876

8 - About Cults 05/27/2020

8 - About Cults I am joined, for this episode, by Jo Thornely, Author and podcast host of Zealot, to talk all about cults! What makes a cult a cult? How do they grow? What are some common traits of cult leaders? What are some of the most "out there" cults? Jo shares her knowledge of cults, how they function and how they come to be, as well as her favourite cults and her "cutest' cult. If you've ever been fascinated by the idea of cults, this is the episode for you. Can I use the word "cults" any more? ...Cults. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14585747

7 - About the Reserve Bank of Australia 05/20/2020

7 - About the Reserve Bank of Australia This episode, I am joined by Bryce and Alec from Equity Mates Podcast to chat all about the Reserve Bank. We start with the basics of what exactly is the RBA and what does it do? How does it affect the economy? How do they decide on interest rate changes? Right through to what the RBA is doing and can potentially do during the economic downturn thanks to our old mate COVID-19. I learnt SO much from this episode, having basically gone in knowing nothing, so hopefully you might learn something too! /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14495960

6 - About Bees 05/13/2020

6 - About Bees Kelly Lees and Anna Scobie are the Co-Founders of Urban Hum, a Bee Keeping business with 130 hives around Newcastle. On this episode I am joined by Kelly to talk about all things bees! Why does honey taste different from different suburbs? What is the "Save the Bees" movement all about? What are the biggest threats to bees at the moment? and why do they actually make honey?? Kelly answers all these questions and drops some great knowledge bombs along the way. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14401154

5 - About Brexit 05/06/2020

5 - About Brexit I am joined in this episode by my friend Kirsty Devine, who lived in the UK for most of her life before coming to Australia. Kirsty tells me all about Brexit - What it is, what it means, what effect it has on Europe, the UK and the rest of the world. My knowledge of Brexit was minimal, which, considering it's probably one of the biggest global, political stories of 2020, needed to be rectified. Kirsty delivered. I definitely added to my trivia night arsenal with some of the knowledge bombs she dropped. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14305883

4 - About Antarctica 04/29/2020

4 - About Antarctica On this episode of So Tell Me, I talk with Jackson Browne, a Meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology, Australia, who recently returned from a five month stint in Antarctica. We chat all about Antarctic weather events, cool phenomena, and what life is like living on the coldest, windiest, and least populated continent on the planet. This is a fascinating episode that will definitely arm you with some knowledge gems to take along to your next trivia night! I hope you enjoy the episode. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14198549

3 - About DNA 04/22/2020

3 - About DNA On this episode of So Tell Me I chat with Dr Renee Blackie, a Forensic Scientist and expert in DNA. We talk about what DNA is and how it works, what makes a solid DNA sample for law enforcement, how familial DNA works and how our DNA connects us right back to our Neanderthal ancestry. We also talk about how DNA can be used to solve cold cases. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/14096018

2- About Jehovah's Witnesses 04/15/2020

2- About Jehovah's Witnesses In this episode of So Tell Me, I speak to Amanda Monzeglio, my very best friend, about what it's like to be brought up as a Jehovah's Witness, what they believe, why they don't celebrate birthdays and Christmas, and what it's like to leave the religion and be "disfellowshipped". Amanda offers some great insight into life as a Witness and how her life changed when she left. All the big questions about JWs, she answers. Subscribe to keep up to date with the latest episodes! /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/13997999

1- About being a Nurse in a Prison 04/08/2020

1- About being a Nurse in a Prison On the very first episode of So Tell Me, I chat with Nurse Nay, who worked as a nurse for a year in a super maximum security prison. /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/13843769

Welcome to So Tell Me 03/27/2020

Welcome to So Tell Me I am a fully functioning adult who has some big responsibilities, but also some big knowledge gaps. So Tell Me, aims to fill some of those gaps by chatting to an expert in an intersting field each week and getting to know what they do and how things work! /episode/index/show/sotellmepodcast/id/13727558

So Tell Me - With Chole Gage

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