Jul 15, 202549 minS1
<p>Can we reimagine our material world—from the clothes we wear to the creams we use—using biology as our blueprint? What if the materials of tomorrow were hiding in the natural world—and all we needed was a way to grow...
About this Podcast:
Ignition Sequence is the podcast that sparks your curiosity and dives into the groundbreaking stories shaping our world. Join us as we explore the intersection of science, technology, and culture with the experts pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. From deep dives into Earth’s ancient history to the future of AI, space exploration, and beyond, each episode is designed to ignite wonder and inspire action. Get ready to discover the innovations and discoveries that fuel humanity’s quest for knowledge and the future.
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What is Ignition Sequence about?
Ignition Sequence is the podcast that sparks your curiosity and dives into the groundbreaking stories shaping our world. Join us as we explore the intersection of science, technology, and culture with the experts pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible.
What has Ignition Sequence covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Biomaterials of the Future: Spider Silk, Mycelium, and Beyond" (15 July 2025, 49 minutes), "Ultra Weak Photon Emission, Is Light a Fundamental Language of Life?" (18 June 2025, 52 minutes), and "Ancient Enzymes, Carbon Origins, and the Building Blocks of Life, Ep 25 Raymond Pierrehumbert" (10 June 2025, 68 minutes).
How often does Ignition Sequence publish?
Ignition Sequence publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 27 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Ignition Sequence?
Booking probability for Ignition Sequence is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ignition Sequence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ignition Sequence's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Ignition Sequence are Scientific Research & Development. Ignition Sequence has a science audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 18, 202552 minS1
<p>Your support helps fuel our mission to ignite curiosity and empower future world changers around the world. Learn more at AcceleratorMedia.org.</p><p>What if your cells could talk—not just through molecules, but...
Episode #25
Ancient Enzymes, Carbon Origins, and the Building Blocks of Life — Ep 25 Raymond Pierrehumbert
Jun 10, 20251h 8mS1<p>What is carbon—and how can this element, born in dying stars billions of years ago, be responsible for all life as we know it, while also driving the instability of Earth’s climate system? In this episode of Ignition...
- May 25, 20251h 7mS1
<p>What can ancient DNA teach us about lost cities, living descendants, and the ethics of genetics?In this episode of Ignition Sequence, anthropologist and geneticist Dr. Meradeth Snow joins host Dylan Bohbot for a...
Episode #23
The End of Aging—And Extinction | Dr. George Church on Longevity, Dire Wolves, and Woolly Mammoths
May 9, 202553 minS1<p>What if aging was optional—and extinction reversible? In this mind-expanding episode of Ignition Sequence, geneticist and biotech pioneer Dr. George Church joins host Dylan Bohbot to explore the frontiers of gene...
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- Apr 26, 202553 minS1
<p>What happens when plastic pollution doesn’t stay in the environment—but ends up in your brain? In this eye-opening episode of Ignition Sequence, environmental toxicologist Dr. Matthew Campen joins host Dylan Bohbot...
Episode #21
🪲Insect Decline and the Empire Beneath Our Feet 🐜 Dr. Fevziye Hasan, Biodiversity Scientist
Apr 13, 202559 minS1<p>This podcast is produced by volunteers at Accelerator Media, a nonprofit educational media organization. Our work is supported by listeners and viewers like you acceleratormedia.org/donate/</p><p>Dr. Fevziye Hasan...
Episode #20
Quantum Brain: Dr. Stuart Hameroff on Consciousness, AI, and Anesthesia | Ignition Sequence Ep 20
Apr 4, 20251h 8mS1<p>This podcast is produced by volunteers at Accelerator Media, a nonprofit educational media organization. Our work is supported by listeners and viewers like you. If you’d like to help us ignite curiosity and inspire...
- Mar 18, 202559 minS1
<p>Marlin Strub, roboticist and autonomy expert, joins this episode of Ignition Sequence to explore the challenges of designing autonomous systems for some of the most extreme environments. From programming Mars...
Episode #18
Unknowable AI: Ethics of Autonomous Weapons | Dr. Mark Bailey, National Intelligence University
Mar 7, 202535 minS1<p>Can we trust AI to make life-or-death decisions? What does the unpredictability of artificial intelligence mean for humanity’s future—from autonomous weapons to the Fermi Paradox?</p><p>Dr. Mark Bailey, a professor...
- Feb 24, 20251h 2mS1
<p>How did we get from the Big Bang to the age of artificial intelligence? What can the entire 13.8-billion-year history of the universe teach us about humanity’s future—from AI breakthroughs to space...
Episode #16
Islam, Science Fiction, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth with Jörg Matthias Determann
Feb 13, 20251h 5mS1<p>Jörg Matthias Determann, historian, professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, and author of Islam, Science Fiction, and Extraterrestrial Life, joins Ignition Sequence to explore the intersection of...
- Feb 5, 20251h 28mS1
<p>Keith Cowing, biologist-turned-space journalist, founder of NASA Watch, and self-proclaimed “space pirate,” joins Ignition Sequence to unpack the wild, weird, and wondrous world of space exploration. From hacking...
- Jan 28, 20251 hourS1
<p>Dr. Jingmai O’Connor is a vertebrate paleontologist, Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles, and lead researcher for the Chicago Archaeopteryx at The Field Museum. In this episode of Ignition Sequence, Jingmai takes us...
- Jan 20, 20251h 7mS1
<p>How do you turn complex science into captivating stories that inspire millions? In this episode of Ignition Sequence, we sit down with Paula Apsell, a visionary force behind NOVA who shaped the groundbreaking series...
- Jan 13, 202549 minS1
<p>How is cutting-edge genetics revolutionizing our understanding of life and unlocking the future of biotechnology? In this episode of Ignition Sequence, Dr. George Church, a pioneering geneticist, synthetic biologist...
- Jan 7, 20251h 9mS1
<p>What does it take to follow your childhood dreams and break barriers in the process? In this episode of Ignition Sequence, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant—large carnivore ecologist, conservationist, and host of Mutual of Omaha’s...
Episode #10
Transhumanism with Zoltan Istvan
Dec 30, 202442 minS1<p>What does it mean to be human in an age of exponential technological change? In this episode of Ignition Sequence, host John Murphy explores transhumanism, a transformative movement that aims to radically enhance...
- Dec 20, 202453 minS1
<p>How can we prepare young minds to thrive in an AI-driven world? Imagine a future where children learn coding through playful co-creation, generative AI fosters critical thinking, and education adapts to each...
Dec 16, 20241h 1mS1<p>How does one pivot from aspiring lawyer to pioneering engineer while breaking barriers and building bridges in STEM education? Meet Aisha Lawrey, the new co-host of Ignition Sequence, a trailblazing electrical...
Recent guests
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Nirosha Murugan
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics, Wilfrid Laurier University
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George Church
Harvard geneticist, pioneer of the Human Genome Project, founder of biotech companies, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wyss Harvard Institute
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Dr. Matthew Campen
Director of the New Mexico Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, University of New Mexico
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Stuart Hameroff
Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, Center for Consciousness Studies
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