Welcome to episode 17 of Life Unculturable and right in time for Halloween, we've got a spooky one for you! If you're up for it, grab your favorite emotional-support plushie and tune in and listen to Sam and Julia talk through the ups and downs of manuscript writing, and what they do to make the process more managable.

If you have any questions for Michael, Sam or Julia, let us know down in the comments below or on your favorite social media platform (Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, YouTube, ..) @LifeUnculturable.

This time on Life Unculturable, we welcome Dr David Westenberg into the studio. He's a seasoned professor in the department of Biological Sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and talks to us about his adventures that led him to become a microbiologist and the importance of mentoring students. So, strap in for this rollercoaster ride of stories that include Carl Woese, agar art, a nuclear reactor and the therapeutic effects of dealing with biohazard waste!

If you're interested to learn more about Dave and his research, be sure to check out his website!

If you have any questions for Michael, Sam or Julia, let us know down in the comments below or on your favorite social media platform (Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, YouTube, ..) @LifeUnculturable.

Life Unculturable is back! We're kicking things off after a short summer break with versatile guest with fascinating stories: Dr. Jack Gilbert, Professor at the University of California San Diego, Director of both the Microbiome and Metagenomics Center and the Microbiome Core Facility, and co-founder of the Earth Microbiome Project and the American Gut Project.

Jack takes us through the science behind FMTs — and the wild story of how he tried to cure dolphin diarrhea.

Want the latest from Jack? Check out his website or follow him on LinkedIn.

If you have any questions for Michael, Sam or Julia, let us know down in the comments below or on your favorite social media platform (Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, YouTube, ..) @LifeUnculturable.