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Whimsical Wavelengths

is an award winning science podcast hosted by Dr Jeffrey zurek (phD Volcanology/Geophysics) dedicated to exploring the scientific method, data and results, career paths in STEM, and the sausage making of science.

The American Writer Awards recognized Whimsical Wavelengths - A Science Podcast as 2026 Science Podcast of the Year.

Why the Show Exists

The main aim is to tie real world impacts to the academic work done around the world

So much is done every year that pushes our understanding forward. And it is rarely talked about in a comprehensive way. On whimsical wavelengths I try to weave scientific papers in to a coherent narrative. To tie what can be boring sounding titles to a rich tapestry which we can all learn from.

Sometimes on the show this takes the form of actual storytelling. A historical romp that investigates the history of a scientific topic or event. A look at how an event happened or how our understanding has changed over time. To understand the present vaccine schedule requires understanding how we got to the present!  

 

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Other Career Experience

  • Field Geophysicist
    • With years of experience as a Field Geophysicist, I’ve collected data from the remote Canadian bush to the summits of active volcanoes. This 'boots-on-the-ground' perspective informs every episode, ensuring that we never lose sight of the physical reality behind the data points. 
  • Computational Geosciences 2023 to Present 
    • Processing and inverting geophysical data to solve mineral exploration problems 
  • Science Podcaster 2024 to Present 
    • Passionate about science communication launched Whimsical wavelengths 

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