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Curiosity Weekly

Dr. Samantha Yammine

Booking Overview

A weekly science interview and explainer show covering major discoveries across neuroscience, health, climate technology, artificial intelligence, genetics, and space, with regular interviews featuring credentialed researchers, clinicians, authors, and innovators. Credible pitches include experts who can translate complex research into accessible explanations, particularly published specialists and science communicators; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 1634

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.9M subscribers

Instagram: 104.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

margaret.kelley@wbd.com

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Host

Dr. Samantha Yammine - Neuroscientist and science communicator who explains scientific research and discoveries for general audiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized researchers, clinicians, scientific specialists, authors, and innovators with authoritative expertise in a timely discovery or research area and the ability to explain complex science clearly to a general audience.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Advanced professional or academic credentials, Specialized research expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Karen Tang - Reproductive Health Myths, Misconceptions, And Medical Realities.

Dr. Adrian Owen - Brain Awareness And Perception In Patients With Coma Or Vegetative States.

Manju Bangalore - Menstruation And Human Physiology In Microgravity.

Dr. Sasha Hamdani - The Neurological Basis Of Emotional Sensitivity And How The Brain Processes Emotions.

Recent Topics

Science, Scientific Research, Neuroscience, Genetics, Climate Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Seeing Sound & Tasting Words: Systems of Synesthesia

September 30, 2026

According to neuroscientist Dr. Jamie Ward, everyone knows someone with synesthesia. It’s an under-discussed form of neurodiversity that blends the senses and creates a unique way of perceiving the world. This episode, Dr. Ward joins host Dr. Samantha Yammine to chat about what is going on in the brain of someone with this condition and what it teaches us about the brain in general. Before that, Sam looks into a new study that uses the smell of breath to see how well the gut breaks down medic...

Translating Science is More Complex Than You Think

September 23, 2026

English being the common language in scientific research has its pros and cons. Scientists can collaborate easier and research can become more accessible, but what do we lose in that process? And what role does AI play? To discuss the complexities of scientific translation, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Lynn Bowker. Dr. Bowker is a Canada Research Chair in Translation, Technologies, and Society at Université Laval.   Sam also explores how a new mRNA vaccine is using AI ...

Can I Cut Mold Off My Cheese?: The Science of Food

September 16, 2026

Like it or not, food safety is something that people often bend the rules on. We leave leftovers on the counter too long, we use the five second rule, or maybe we don’t wash our veggies as well as we should. Today, it’s more important than ever to make sure that we can trust the food we’re eating and know how to take care of it properly so that we don’t get sick. To discuss the science of food safety, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by food scientist and content creator @hydroxide.foodscience....

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Frequently asked questions

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Curiosity Weekly
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How do I get in touch with Curiosity Weekly?

Curiosity Weekly is hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Its publicly listed email is margaret.kelley@wbd.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Curiosity Weekly?

The publicly listed email for Curiosity Weekly: margaret.kelley@wbd.com.

How many listeners does Curiosity Weekly have?

Podseeker estimates Curiosity Weekly reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Curiosity Weekly?

Curiosity Weekly typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognized researchers, clinicians, scientific specialists, authors, and innovators with authoritative expertise in a timely discovery or research area and the ability to explain complex science clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Published books; Advanced professional or academic credentials; Specialized research expertise. Recent guests include Dr. Karen Tang, Dr. Adrian Owen, and Manju Bangalore.

How hard is it to get booked on Curiosity Weekly?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Curiosity Weekly cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Scientific Research, Neuroscience, Genetics, and Climate Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

margaret.kelley@wbd.com

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