Science 101

This episode explores the Sun’s structure—from its core, where nuclear fusion converts hydrogen into energy, to the visible surface marked by sunspots, flares, and immense magnetic activity that can influence space weather and modern technology. It examines how sunlight regulates Earth’s climate, drives weather systems, and powers photosynthesis, while also placing the Sun in a broader cosmic context as one star among billions in our galaxy. By connecting microscopic atomic reactions to planetary-scale effects, this discussion helps listeners see the Sun as a living system of energy, motion, and balance. Through curiosity and clarity, Science 101 encourages audiences to appreciate the Sun not only for its brilliance, but for its central role in the story of science, time, and life itself.
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John Bliss

Most of us don’t have authentic beliefs. What do we believe? Whatever they told us to believe. What do we do? Whatever the others do.

John Bliss is a writer and thinker passionate about unraveling the mystery of our lives. He is at heart a skeptic and an individualist. He distrusts groups and authorities of all kinds, as it is clear that humanity—even its brightest minds—is susceptible to deep folly. His goal? To help people break free from hidden social biases and tackle life's big questions: Who are we? What's truly important? How should we live our lives?
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Science 101, in its third season, features The Big Big Picture—a wide-angle exploration of science that steps beyond isolated facts to examine scale, systems, and our place in the universe. This episode connects physics, astronomy, biology, and emerging technologies to show how seemingly small discoveries fit into much larger patterns shaping reality. By zooming out from the microscopic to the cosmic, the conversation invites listeners to rethink perspective, question assumptions, and appreciate how interconnected scientific knowledge truly is. The Big Big Picture challenges us to move past fragments of information and toward a deeper, more integrated understanding of the world we inhabit.
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Mark Christensen

“Humanity is the spore of Earth’s consciousness.”What if everything you thought you knew about evolution was missing its most radical chapter? My work, Fungus Theory of Conscious Growth, proposes that

Mark L. Christensen is a Hollywood-credited filmmaker, musician, and science author whose work bridges storytelling, technology, and the evolution of human consciousness. As the creator of The Fungus Theory of Conscious Growth, he explores how life and awareness expand through patterns of adaptation — from fungi to humanity’s potential as the living spore of Earth’s intelligence.

Drawing on backgrounds in filmmaking, music, and scientific inquiry, Mark brings complex ideas to life through vivid storytelling. His conversations connect biology, cosmology, and psychology, asking how creativity, consciousness, and technology may be part of the same evolutionary drive.

Audiences describe his interviews as mind-expanding yet grounded — weaving scientific curiosity with the narrative flair of a seasoned artist. Whether discussing the nature of intelligence, the future of human evolution, or the biology behind consciousness, Mark leaves listeners with a lasting sense of wonder and possibility.

Ideal for podcasts on: science communication, futurism, philosophy of mind, consciousness studies, innovation, and the intersection of art and science.

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Tom Sheahen

Professional Physicist and Energy Expert

Dr. Thomas P. Sheahen is vice president of the Science and Environment Policy Project (SEPP), Director of the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST), and president/CEO of Western Technology, Inc., an independent consulting firm specializing in energy technology issues with business implications,

From 2005 – 2009, Dr. Sheahen served as Senior Analyst in the Systems Integration Office of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. From 1993 – 2002  he was senior scientist in the Energy Systems Group for Science Applications International Corporation, where he led a team of evaluators in selecting renewable energy projects for support by NREL. He previously held positions with Argonne National Laboratory, Energy Research Advisory Board to the Department of Energy, SRI International (Stanford Research Institute), Congressional Office of Technology Assessment, National Bureau of Standards, and Bell Telephone Laboratories.

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