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SciComm Hotline

Reyhaneh Maktoufi and Stephanie Castillo

Best friends and SciComm researchers, Reyhaneh Maktoufi and Stephanie Castillo, gossip about all the cringeworthy and exciting ways science is communicated in real life.

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00:46:55

What Does it Mean to be Authentic?

SciComm Hotline ·

2025/11/12

In this conversation, Reyhaneh and Stephanie discuss the importance of authenticity and self-awareness for personal and branded science content. We emphasize the need to recognize and embrace one's true values rather than projecting a false image. The discussion highlights how individuals can leverage their unique traits, such as humor and vulnerability, to create a genuine connection with others. And how the rules change when you're representing a large science organization. Learn more

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00:59:11

Two Bros Talking About AI

SciComm Hotline ·

2025/10/17

AI: Rey and Steph are a bit embarrassed to admit they use it, but they do. Listen to them talking about all the ways AI comes in handy in media production, research, and job search. They also talk about the dark side of AI, some of the pitfalls and philosophical thoughts around it! Learn more about Rey and Steph at:http://scicommhotline.comMessage your hot takes to drama@scicommhotline.com More about the Jackson Summit here;https://www.jacksonwild.org/Follow Rey’s 30-day ChatGPT “Going Viral”

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00:48:46

Is it the humor or the reaction to humor?

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2025/09/20

Steph and Rey go down a rabbit hole of their comedy grievances. With lots of examples from social media, they dissect what it is that annoys and worries them about how we consume comedy, while also discussing what they hope for in comedy.

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00:44:08

Building Trust: How much transparency is too much...

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2025/08/29

How much does your audience know about you? How much should they know about you? In this episode, Rey and Steph discuss a listener’s experience of discovering a science influencer’s PR strategy and how that connects with a new paper on trust in science: "Lying Increases Trust in Science." Learn more about Rey and Steph at:http://scicommhotline.comMessage your hot takes to drama@scicommhotline.com Find the paper we discuss, “Lying increases trust in science,”

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00:51:51

Building Friendships & Communities

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2025/08/15

Who are we, truly, without our friends and communities? This week, Steph and Rey share some stories from the heart: Rey reflects on her trip to Hiroshima and the forming of an unlikely friendship. Steph shares how a scene from Avatar: The Last Airbender broke her (in the most wholesome way possible). Listen to the podcast and learn more about Steph and Rey’s principles of SciComm community building and red flags to be aware of. Learn more about Rey and Steph at:http://scicommhotline.comMessage your

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00:58:11

Vulnerability + 3 Principles of Storytelling for SciComm

SciComm Hotline ·

2025/07/18

Yes, another episode of Rey and Steph nag about job-search miseries, but hey, that’s just life. However, they also delve into a discussion of vulnerability, its benefits and pitfalls, and conclude with the research-based principles of storytelling: recall, fluency, and framing. Learn more about Rey and Steph here:https://www.phuturedoctors.com/scicomm/hotline This is Dr. Nathan Walter’s Lab. We had a Story Craft session between researchers and National Geographic Explorers to talk about principles

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00:53:04

Grief, SciComm, and Existing in the Digital Abyss

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2025/07/02

Your SciComm friends, Steph and Rey, are tired. They are grieving the status quo, but they are also trying to find their place in the world of SciComm. Listen as they discuss their sadness, as well as digital media, its best practices, and how our algorithmic overlord makes it challenging to predict what content can be successful. Learn more about Rey and Steph here:https://www.phuturedoctors.com/scicomm/hotlineFind the white paper and panel on “Sustained Public Engagement in Science and Engineering

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00:43:32

Plagiarism and Intellectual Himility

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2025/06/14

Has anyone ever copied your SciComm content without crediting you? Has anyone ever been inspired by your content and created something new, and given you credit for it? In this episode, Rey and Steph discuss the challenges and nuances of content replication, intellectual humility, and existing in the SciComm world as a woman. Learn more about Rey and Steph here: https://www.phuturedoctors.com/scicomm/hotlineGreater Good Science Center white paper on intellectual humility:

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00:31:19

Competent or Incompetent?

SciComm Hotline ·

2025/05/30

In this episode, hosts Stephanie Castillo and Reyhaneh Maktoufi explore the complexities of competence in science communication. They delve into the importance of credibility and trust in the scientific community, particularly in the context of social media influencers who may misrepresent their expertise. They discuss the ethical implications of using valid science communication principles for marketing purposes, the importance of credibility and trust in science, and the role of sponsorship in

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00:30:52

Welcome to SciComm Hotline!

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2025/05/16

In their first episode, Rey and Steph talk about being a hater, but in a productive way! Listen to their hot takes, their vision for this podcast, and requests for their audience. If you’re curious about the resources they mentioned, here’s the list:Learn more about Rey and Steph here:https://scicommhotline.comComSciCon is the conference where Steph and Rey found a lasting SciComm community:https://www.comscicon.orgRare is one of the great organizations that works with entertainment industries to

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