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People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Marie McNeely

Booking Overview

This is a scientist-focused interview podcast featuring academic and industry researchers who discuss their discoveries, career paths, setbacks, and motivations. PR agencies could credibly pitch established scientists, research leaders, professors, science communicators, and experts with compelling research journeys; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features credentialed researchers, including nationally recognized scientists.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@peoplebehindthescience.com

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Host

Marie McNeely - Dr. Marie McNeely is a science podcast host who interviews researchers about their scientific work, career journeys, challenges, successes, and lives beyond the laboratory.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, academic researchers, industry scientists, museum scientists, and other established experts with significant research programs, specialized scientific expertise, notable discoveries, awards, or compelling career journeys.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or contributing to significant scientific research, Holding a faculty, research, museum, or senior industry position, Receiving competitive fellowships, awards, or other professional recognition, Making discoveries or conducting research with broad public or scientific relevance

Recent Guest Discussions

Verónica Pérez Rodríguez - Archaeology, Anthropology, Early Mesoamerican Cities, Ancient Urban Life, Environmental Impacts, And Her Scientific Career Journey.

Erica Walker - Environmental Exposures, Children’s Health, Environmental Epidemiology, Community Health, And Her Path Through Science.

Christopher Cederroth - The Causes And Treatment Of Hearing Deficits, Tinnitus Research, Translational Science, And His Scientific Career.

Lauren Ponisio - Pollinator Conservation, Bee Population Health, Ecological Restoration, Biodiversity, And Her Career In Ecology.

Greg Wilson Mantilla - Early Mammals, Fossil Discoveries, Mammalian Diversification, Paleontology, And His Path Through Research And Museum Science.

Recent Topics

Science, Scientist Careers, Scientific Research, Academic Careers, Stem Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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885: Studying How Physical Forces Shape Cancer, Immunity, and Disease - Dr. Meenal Datta

October 05, 2026

Dr. Meenal Datta is the Jane DeFlorio Collegiate Professor and associate professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where she directs the Tumor Immune Microenvironment & Mechanics (TIME) Lab. Her research focuses on the physics of cancer. She examines how the mechanical forces generated as solid tumors grow can influence disease progression, treatment resistance, and the ability of immune cells to fight cancer. Her lab studies how these forces and large...

884: Investigating the Physics of Ultra-Fast Movements in Animals and Developing Low-Cost Scientific Tools - Dr. Saad Bhamla

September 28, 2026

Dr. Saad Bhamla is Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Research in Saad's lab spans two different focus areas. Some of his projects are dedicated to developing very low-cost scientific tools and medical devices in order to make these items more accessible and affordable worldwide. Another area of research examines questions in biology and organismal physics. In this area, he is investigating how animals are able to...

883: Unearthing Clues to Reveal How People Lived in Early Mesoamerican Cities - Dr. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez

September 21, 2026

Dr. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY). Verónica is an archaeologist and anthropologist who is interested in studying people and life in cities over time. Through her work, she examines how people lived many years ago, what brought them to cities, what made them stay, what were the tradeoffs, and what were the environmental impacts. Her work focuses on the highlands of the Mixteca Alta in the sout...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers?

People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers is hosted by Marie McNeely. Its publicly listed email is contact@peoplebehindthescience.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 People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers?

The publicly listed email for People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers: contact@peoplebehindthescience.com.

How many listeners does People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers have?

Podseeker estimates People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers?

People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University professors, academic researchers, industry scientists, museum scientists, and other established experts with significant research programs, specialized scientific expertise, notable discoveries, awards, or compelling career journeys. Common among recent guests: Leading or contributing to significant scientific research; Holding a faculty, research, museum, or senior industry position; Receiving competitive fellowships, awards, or other professional recognition. Recent guests include Verónica Pérez Rodríguez, Erica Walker, and Christopher Cederroth.

How hard is it to get booked on People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers?

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

What topics does People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Scientist Careers, Scientific Research, Academic Careers, and Stem Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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