# well discuss — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover well discuss. Page: Feed: --- ## [Iran Plans to Expand War; Trump Backs North Korean Peace](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-08-18 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ Iran is allegedly setting the stage to expand its war with the United States. This happens as Iran puts a bounty on American troops, and as U.S. President Donald Trump repositions a key aircraft carrier from the Asia-Pacific to help in the conflict. Meanwhile, Trump announced a cut to military exercises with South Korea and is signaling openness to better ties with North Korea. We’ll discuss these… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/327ee8af-2aca-46d3-b461-1a3589224c2d.mp3) ## [Trump Weighs National Emergency on Midterm Elections](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-08-13 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ President Donald Trump may declare a national emergency over the midterm elections, which could bring in more federal control. This takes place as Congress is still debating the SAVE America Act on election security, and comes on the heels of Trump’s release of previously undisclosed documents showing that the CCP had worked to undermine America’s elections. We’ll discuss this topic and others in… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ef229b78-7b41-475e-9f71-b071bb76d908.mp3) ## [Cost-Effectiveness of Current SCD Treatments and Potential Therapeutic Targets for Fetal Hemoglobinopathies](https://share.transistor.fm/s/14485fc4) _2026-08-13 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. James Griffin interviews Drs. George Goshua, Gerd Blobel, and Paul Kaminski on their latest articles published in Blood . Dr. Goshua elaborates on the background and then insights from " Haploidentical transplant, gene therapy, and standard care in sickle cell disease: a cost-effectiveness analysis ". This analysis provides valuable guidance for clinicians,… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/14485fc4/c62e834c.mp3) ## [Receiving the Gold Card feat. Ian Browne](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/receiving-the-gold-card-feat-ian-browne/) _2026-08-12 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Ian Browne, AMD'95! The head sportswriter for the Boston Red Sox on MLB.com, Ian has had an illustrious career in sports journalism. Learn about his Northeastern experience, his co-op with The Boston Globe, shifting to the digital world, and some of his favorite Red Sox memories. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tuuxvqmswdwa8xzx/IanBrowneFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## [How Fraudsters Stole $229 Billion From Americans](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-08-11 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ Widespread fraud is being uprooted in the United States. Already, the administration has uncovered more than $229 billion in fraud, which is about half of the higher estimates on the total amount of fraud committed against American taxpayers each year. And now, the Trump administration has published a detailed list of the key types of fraud they’ve found so far. We’ll discuss this topic and others… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27c28c88-0276-492b-a2c9-59c5d851357d.mp3) ## [Fauci Contempt Case; Spain Could Reverse Migrant Policy](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-08-06 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ The Senate is weighing a decision to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci on charges of contempt, and details on this plan have been revealed by Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Meanwhile, after tens of thousands of Moroccans crossed into Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, the Spanish government could reverse a key policy that critics say incentivizes mass… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7722b940-cf83-4d71-8880-92c48f242c17.mp3) ## [HLH-like toxicities after CAR-T and Structure-Function Relationships of FNAIT](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebdc1824) _2026-08-06 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Drs. Matthew Frank and Jieqing Zhu on their latest articles published in volume 147 issue 22 of Blood . Dr. Frank discusses " How I treat HLH-like toxicities after immune effector cell therapy ", in which the two cases presented emphasize the need for early identification, the use of anticytokine therapy with either emapalumab or… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/ebdc1824/7e6e30e7.mp3) ## [Spain Tries to End Migrant Surge; Judge Blocks Trump](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-08-04 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ Tens of thousands of Moroccans crossed into Spain and quickly overwhelmed the small city of Ceuta, a Spanish territory located on the North African coast. This caused panic throughout the European leadership, and now Spain is taking steps to stem the flow of migrants. Meanwhile in the United States, despite a Supreme Court ruling on temporary protected status, a judge has yet again blocked… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4a4dddf8-1646-4064-93e3-5dfb6b677da6.mp3) ## [Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Republicans Promise to Pursue Charges](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-07-30 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ Dr. Anthony Fauci gave his long-discussed testimony before Congress, and he announced beforehand that he would plead the fifth to every question asked. Afterwards, Republicans called for him to face charges on contempt. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/252e1f8d-1b64-4688-a1a7-ff719ad52e96.mp3) ## [FLT3-ITD microclones in AML and Results from the RESET-PV trial](https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fe9a61a) _2026-07-30 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Drs. Pierre-Yves Dumas and Samik Basu on their latest articles published in Blood . Dr. Dumas talks about " Prognostic impact of FLT3-ITD microclones in young adults with acute myeloid leukemia treated with intensive chemotherapy " where the team was able to identify that ultra-low-burden FLT3-ITD microclones are associated with… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/9fe9a61a/7733caa0.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aKWE8sSe5Ueq) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [CCP Spent $100 Million to Influence America](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-07-28 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ The Chinese Communist Party has been paying off key figures in the United States to do the regime’s bidding. Recently declassified intelligence reports show the regime was paying people to push propaganda to undermine the image of the president and the United States as a whole, as well as to divide the country, and to push narratives favorable to the CCP. And new reports are giving more details on… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ef2873dc-07ce-46ce-8124-ad74ae597d6d.mp3) ## [Republicans Use New Tactic for Election Security](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-07-24 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ The SAVE America Act is moving again, and Republicans in Congress may have just found a way to get it past Democratic opposition. Also, after the New Jersey governor exposed how an alleged glitch allowed illegal aliens to vote in elections in the state, it now seems there’s a lot more to the story. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/683b47d5-5519-47b0-83ef-774a085543ca.mp3) ## [Initial CHORUS data on HHT and ASH HematOmics Program](https://share.transistor.fm/s/fee31d4c) _2026-07-23 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. James Griffin interviews Drs. Hanny Al-Samkari and Xin Zhou on their latest articles published in Blood . This episode highlights two important advances in hematology: the first report from the CHORUS registry for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) presented by Dr. Al-Samkari and also the introduction of the ASH Hematomics (ASHOP) platform for… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/fee31d4c/77f3e48e.mp3) ## [US Says Cuba Spreading ‘Radical Leftism,’ ‘Third Worldism’](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-07-21 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ Is the State Department following through on President Donald Trump’s promise that “Cuba is next”? A new report says the communist regime in Cuba has been running a global ideological campaign to turn people against the United States, and the movement has been feeding into the radical left, subversive narratives, and even terror networks. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2c407d91-8299-4e5e-aa12-70c3ebab7bb2.mp3) ## [Trump Teases Major Announcement on 2020 Election](https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts) _2026-07-16 · Crossroads with Joshua Philipp_ Is There a Loophole In the Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_4J5wXC-hKM President Donald Trump has teased what he refers to as “really, really big news” about findings on the 2020 election. He hinted at newly discovered evidence, which he plans to unveil in a Thursday night address. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b89bf7d2-4f42-48e1-ba10-5f7899c5accb.mp3) ## [IV Iron during Acute Infection and Revisiting iTTP Refractoriness](https://share.transistor.fm/s/87c31d14) _2026-07-16 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. James Griffin interviews Drs. Haris Sohail and Lucas Kühne on their latest articles published in volume 147 issue 21 of Blood . In this CME article titled, " Retrospective, Real-World Study of IV Iron Use to Treat Iron deficiency Anemia During Acute Infection ", Sohail et al show that IV iron given during acute infection with iron deficiency anemia is… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/87c31d14/1625ebda.mp3) ## [A Pediatric ITP Risk Model and Targeting CD2 with CAR T-cell therapies](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce15a794) _2026-07-09 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Drs. Kirsty Hillier and Marco Ruella on their latest articles published in Blood . For " Predicting Development of Pediatric Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia at Disease Onset Using a Statistical Risk Model ", Dr. Hillier shares the potential benefits of incorporating this new model to enhance the care of the 1 in 4 patients who… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/ce15a794/0fc040d1.mp3) ## [IV Iron Risks and Low-Dose AML Gains](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7970701) _2026-07-02 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. James Griffin interviews Drs. Heinz Zoller and Raul Ribeiro on their latest articles published in Blood . Dr. Zoller discusses " Ferric Carboxymaltose Increases Fracture Risk in Patients and Reduces Bone Formation in Mice with Iron Deficiency Anemia ", and how these findings support consideration of alternative IV iron formulations that provide similar… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/c7970701/0ccda55d.mp3) ## [Forging Your (Nonlinear) Career Path feat. Magda Pavlak-Chiaradia](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/forging-your-nonlinear-career-path-feat-magda-pavlak-chiaradia/) _2026-06-29 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Magda Pavlak-Chiaradia, S'99! The author of "This Wasn't the Plan (and That's the Point): Real Lessons for Career Pivots, Professional Growth, and Navigating What You Didn't Plan For," Magda joined the Northeastern Next podcast to discuss her time at the Global Leadership Summit, working and living abroad, and the inspiration for writing her book. Purchase your own copy here:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w2wkcusqjnhhaf69/MagdaFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## [Orca-T for GVHD–free survival and Understanding VEXAS anemia](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae7ba399) _2026-06-25 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. Laurie Sehn interviews Drs. Everett Meyer and Olivier Hermine on their latest articles published in volume 147 issue 11 of Blood . Dr. Everett Meyer discusses " Orca-T vs allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (PRECISION-T): a multicenter, randomized phase 3 trial " which demonstrated that Orca-T showed superior chronic GVHD–free survival… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/ae7ba399/9808c6b1.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cr2doHBDQuki) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [We did plastic detox over 7 days](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maggie-dobosz/episodes/We-did-plastic-detox-over-7-days-e3l41ov) _2026-06-24 · Maggie Ytreland · Life Partners Podcast_ We watched Netflix - 'Plastic Detox' documentary and we did a Plastic Detox over 7 days, a focused household clean up to reduce plastics. We talk about what we changed, what surprised us, where it was easier than expected, and where it wasn’t. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2078637c/podcast/play/121816287/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F426591048-44100-2-3939de992dfb8.m4a) ## [Treating AML, Before and After Relapse](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dbaa214) _2026-06-18 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this episode, Blood editor Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Drs. Nigel Russell and Uwe Platzbecker on their articles published in volume 147 issue 10 of Blood . Dr. Russell discuses " CPX-351 vs daunorubicin, cytarabine, and gemtuzumab ozogamicin in older adults with non–adverse-risk AML: the NCRI AML18 trial " where a large randomized trial demonstrated that DA-GO2 provided greater overall… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/2dbaa214/f1aafb87.mp3) ## [Future Directions in Relapsed and Refractory Large B-cell Lymphoma](https://share.transistor.fm/s/de6fdfa2) _2026-06-11 · American Society of Hematology · Blood Podcast_ In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. Philippe Armand interviews Drs. Manali Kamdar and Nancy L. Bartlett on their latest review article published in Blood titled “ From breakthroughs to blueprints: evolving evidence and future directions in relapsed and refractory large B-cell lymphoma ”. They discuss the how the advent of chimeric antigen receptor T cells, antibody-drug conjugates, and… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/media.transistor.fm/de6fdfa2/b1e1daae.mp3) ## How to Move a Tarantula Collection _2026-06-07 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ After a short, sweet article about a chance encounter with a tarantula, as well as some listener comments, we'll talk about my experience moving a large tarantula collection and some things to consider should you have to move yours. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/19307217-how-to-move-a-tarantula-collection.mp3) ## [Engineering Community Support feat. Sarela Bliman-Cohen](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/engineering-community-support-feat-sarela-bliman-cohen/) _2026-05-20 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Sarela Bliman-Cohen, E'93! The founder of QNEST—Queers Never Experiencing Shame and Traum—she has made a name for herself in the nonprofit community. QNEST strives to support homeless LGBTQ+ in the Boston area. Hear about her career beginnings as an engineer and why she decided to make a change to the nonprofit sector. Learn more about QNEST: https://qnest.org/ QNEST on Facbook:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u3drm4c6meb8mi6g/SarelaFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## The Most Important Quality for a Tarantula Keeper _2026-05-17 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we take some listener comments and discuss a science fair project involving tarantula venom. Then, I've been asked what the most important quality a good tarantula keeper needs. In this episode, I break it down. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/19190373-the-most-important-quality-for-a-tarantula-keeper.mp3) ## Tangerine Dreams! Selenobrachys philippinus Care and Notes _2026-05-03 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we'll discuss an article about Poecilotheria metallica conservation efforts. Then, we'll hear from some listeners about the last episode. For our main topic, I will discuss care and observations on one of my favorite all-time tarantula species, Selenobrachys philippinus , or the "Philippine Tangerine." [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/19115731-tangerine-dreams-selenobrachys-philippinus-care-and-notes.mp3) ## [A Rocket in the Tech Industry feat. Puneet Kohli](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/a-rocket-in-the-tech-industry-feat-puneet-kohli/) _2026-04-22 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Puneet Kohil, Khoury’98! Puneet joins the Northeastern Next podcast to reminisce about the impact the computer science program had on him as an undergraduate, how AI is innovating and changing the tech world, and the striking similarities between Northeastern's co-op program and Rocket Software's NextGen program. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f6g8rxy8j8wag2y5/PuneetFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## The "Confounding" Caribena versicolor Care and Tips _2026-04-12 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we'll take some listener feedback and discuss an article about a 500-year-old fossil that rewrites chelicerate history. Then, they've been one of the most popular pet tarantulas for years, yet many still struggle with them. Why? In this episode, I'll discuss care for the Caribena versiclor (Martinique pinktoe), as well as some of the mistakes I see people making with them. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/19001613-the-confounding-caribena-versicolor-care-and-tips.mp3) ## [A Dedication to Serving Others feat. James Eggers](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/a-dedication-to-serving-others-feat-james-eggers/) _2026-04-08 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet James Eggers, SSH'12! Currently a Lieutenant in the United States Coast Guard, James has dedicated his life to serving others. From his time at Teach For America and a Fulbright Scholarship that lead him to teaching English in Brazil, to recently being named a McCain Institute Global Leader, he seems to have done it all—and he's nowhere near finished. Connect with James:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vpcq6gtvdt64r6eq/JamesEFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DH7jEhThMKsM) _2026-04-08 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Promoting Health and Safety on a World Stage feat. Kerstin Haskell](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/promoting-health-and-safety-on-a-world-stage-feat-kerstin-haskell/) _2026-03-25 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Kerstin Haskell, DMSB'03! The president of World BioHazTec, Kerstin strives to keep her firm true to its mission—to promote health and safety in an ever-changing world. We'll discuss her Northeastern experience, how World BioHazTec came to be, and why it's important to leverage your personal network. Learn more about BioHazTec: https://worldbiohaztec.com/ [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/measdeuvzvyc7h49/KerstinFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## Some Harmful Practices, Myths, or Misconceptions in the Tarantula Hobby _2026-03-22 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, I have an update on the Phormictopus that went to the vet. Then, I share some frustrations that I've had with correspondence lately before discussing a recent catastrophic molt with my Grammostola iheringi . Finally, we move on to the main topic. In this episode, I share some of the more common myths and misconceptions that I've been hearing from keepers lately, and why I think that these… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18886692-some-harmful-practices-myths-or-misconceptions-in-the-tarantula-hobby.mp3) ## [The Foundations of a Career in Music feat. Emily White](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/the-foundations-of-a-career-in-music-feat-emily-white/) _2026-03-11 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Emily White, SSH'05! Emily is the host of the hit podcast "How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams," as well as a high-profile public speaker. She joins the Northeastern Next podcast to discuss her beginnings in the music industry, why she started her podcast, and why it's important for members of our university's community to attend a Northeastern-based… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ru79rerxxta8yiri/EmilyWhiteFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## Tarantula History: Which Species Have Been in the Hobby the Longest? _2026-03-01 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we have an update for last week's episode where we discussed a tarantula going to a vet. Then...have you ever wondered which tarantula species were the first to be kept as pets in the hobby? In this episode, we'll break down when some common species first made their appearance as pets. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18769044-tarantula-history-which-species-have-been-in-the-hobby-the-longest.mp3) ## [Guiding the Next Generation feat. Sara Alaoeasheg](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/guiding-the-next-generation-feat-sara-alaoeasheg/) _2026-02-25 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Sara Alaoeasheg, CPS'25! The founder of Lillian Prep, Sara looks to harness what she learned during time at Northeastern and convey it into the principles of her new nonprofit. We'll discuss her co-op experience, her interest in human resources and social work, and the mission of Lillian Prep. Learn more about Lillian Prep: https://www.lilianprep.org/ [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m7z42sykgaqn8uyp/SaraAFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## [Resolving conflict through effective communication](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maggie-dobosz/episodes/Resolving-conflict-through-effective-communication-e3feuhh) _2026-02-22 · Maggie Ytreland · Life Partners Podcast_ Communication is easy when life is easy. This episode is about what to do when it’s not. We share how we handle conflict, what escalates arguments fast, and the tools we use to calm down, talk clearly, and repair after tension, while staying honest. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2078637c/podcast/play/115881969/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-22%2F418606025-44100-2-58801e3c744f4.m4a) ## Theraphosa apophysis "Pinkfoot Goliath" Care _2026-02-15 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we'll read some listener comments. Then, we'll discuss an article about a veterinarian treating Kristen the tarantula. For our main topic this week, I will discuss the care for the amazing Theraphosa apophysis! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18687138-theraphosa-apophysis-pinkfoot-goliath-care.mp3) ## [A Career in Gene and Cell Therapy feat. Meet Shah](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/a-career-in-gene-and-cell-therapy-feat-meet-shah/) _2026-02-11 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Meet Shah, MS'19! Drawn to Boston’s powerhouse biotech ecosystem, Meet chose Northeastern to immerse himself where scientific discovery meets real-world execution. After launching his career through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, he focused on one of medicine’s most transformative frontiers: engineering immune cells to fight cancer. Now contributing to next-generation allogeneic cell… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/na4yzqpbin8fbg9d/MeetFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## Death By Tarantula Bite! Fact or Myth? _2026-02-08 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ Welcome to season 9! In this episode, we start by discussing some listener comments from last week's episode about T. vagans . Then... "Can a tarantula bite kill you?" Despite being told that one can't die from a tarantula bite, many stories have circulated over the years that appear to contradict that widely held belief. In this episode, we will investigate the validity of six cases of death by… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18643410-death-by-tarantula-bite-fact-or-myth.mp3) ## [The Future of Global Interconnectivity feat. Raymond Tay](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-global-interconnectivity-feat-raymond-tay/) _2026-01-28 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Raymond Tay, MS’24! A transport network engineer, Ray shares his journey from over a decade in the global telecom industry to pursuing a master’s degree at Northeastern University. He discusses how the Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership helped him transition his role, how his perspectives on global connectivity developed, and how AI is transforming the future of telecommunications… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xw7xyk8w668xgssz/RAY_FINAL_mixdown8p1jg.mp3) ## [Paving the Way for a Career in Tech feat. Jenny Taconet](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/paving-the-way-for-a-career-in-tech-feat-jenny-taconet/) _2026-01-14 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Jenny Taconet, MS'25! A data scientist for Meta, Jenny explains the process of how she was hired for one of the most prestigious tech companies in the world. Additionally, she talks about how her experience at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences impacted her professional development, as well as her thoughts on the integration of Al in the workplace. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ttn8287bv7ucvm8t/JennyTaconetFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## The Infamous "Mexican Redrump" Tliltocatl vagans Care and Notes _2026-01-11 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ Happy New Year! First, we'll discuss a listener question about whether or not tarantulas can "learn" to accept handling. Then, this species has been described as "aggressive", "nasty", and even "evil," which is laughable. In this episode, I will break down care and my experience with the wonderful and unfairly maligned T. vagans or "Mexican Redrump." [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18488338-the-infamous-mexican-redrump-tliltocatl-vagans-care-and-notes.mp3) ## Tarantula Hoarding - A Discussion _2025-12-21 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First off, we'll take listener comments about last week's episode on feeding. Then, we discuss the article, "Environmentalists Seek Protections for Malaysian Tarantula Targeted by Illegal Pet Trade" and how it applies to the tarantula hobby. And finally, it's onto our main topic. Is tarantula hoarding really a thing? We'll break down why the word "hoarding" is often tossed around and how this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18394001-tarantula-hoarding-a-discussion.mp3) ## Tarantula Feeding Revisited _2025-12-14 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we discuss an amazing genus of orbweaver that uses an incredible form of defensive mimicry. Then, over the years, I've made a lot of changes to my feeding schedules and what I feed my spiders. In this episode, I'll break down how my feeding regiment has evolved, as well as discuss some dos and don'ts when it comes to feeding. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18350675-tarantula-feeding-revisited.mp3) ## [The Comedian and The Duke feat. Scott Kerman](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/the-comedian-and-the-duke-feat-scott-kerman/) _2025-12-04 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Scott Kerman, the co-author of the book The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician! A comedian, Scott takes us on the journey of his relationship with Governor Michael Dukakis that inspired him to author this book. Plus, we'll talk about the Governor's continued relationship with Northeastern University. Purchase your very own copy here:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dyg7mvvejtec93ex/ScottHFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## C. lividus "The Cobalt Blue Tarantula" Care _2025-11-30 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ First, we'll take some listener comments and talk a bit about shipping spiders in the winter. Then, I revisit care for the hobby staple (and the original blue tarantula!) Cyriopagopus lividus or the "Cobalt Blue Tarantula." Please check out Luis Roque's paper "Reevaluating Spider Nutrition: The Essential Role of Arachidonic Acid in Captivity." [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18273195-c-lividus-the-cobalt-blue-tarantula-care.mp3) ## Are Tarantula Enclosures too Small and Cruel? _2025-11-23 · Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts_ I'm back! First off, we'll discuss why I haven't been as consistent with the podcast. Then, we'll take a look at an article about a shocking spider discovery in a cave on the Greece-Albanian border. Finally, in our main topic, we'll discuss what to tell people who say that we're "abusing" our tarantulas by keeping them in smaller enclosures. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/18238423-are-tarantula-enclosures-too-small-and-cruel.mp3) ## [The Power of a Story feat. Helen Russell](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-a-story-feat-helen-russell/) _2025-11-19 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Helen Russell, DMSB'88! Shortly after graduating, Helen moved to the Bay Area and decided to forge her own path as an entrepreneur. After co-founding Equator Coffee in 1995, she and her team have grown it from a small business in a garage to having their blends sold in Whole Foods and Kroger's—even opening a shop in Snell Library. Plus, Equator Coffee has recently launched the Northeastern… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y9tyiyjuxr7grfhy/HelenRussellFinal_mixdown.mp3) ## [The Commodore of Recycling feat. Maarten Eenkema van Dijk](https://northeasternalumni.podbean.com/e/the-commodore-of-recycling-feat-maarten%c2%a0eenkema%c2%a0van-dijk/) _2025-11-12 · Northeastern Next Podcast_ Meet Maarten Eenkema van Dijk, E’14, MS’15! Maarten has been making an impact in his field since his time at Northeastern—whether it’s by building structures in Hudson Yards, taking a co-op to design luxury villas on the island of Mauritius, or leading the largest recycling systems supplier in North America as they help New York City sort their waste. Additionally, he recounts his experiences at… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f5n3zgpf77j4wsfn/MaartenFInal_mixdown.mp3) ## [What is different after getting married?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maggie-dobosz/episodes/What-is-different-after-getting-married-e3annal) _2025-11-09 · Maggie Ytreland · Life Partners Podcast_ So, you got married — and what’s changed? Maybe nothing? We’ll explore what’s changed for us. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2078637c/podcast/play/110926613/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-9%2F412141844-44100-2-a727ff9e166ab.m4a)