The Curiosity Club

In this episode of The Curiosity Club, we sit down with Daxton Bush — a Division I lacrosse player who, on the outside, seemed to have everything: a full-ride scholarship, a fraternity, athletic success, and the picture-perfect college life. But behind the highlight reel was a different reality. Daxton opens up about the quiet feeling he couldn’t shake — the sense that none of it truly fulfilled him. He shares how he navigated injuries, pressure, and expectations, and how he ultimately found...

In this episode of The Curiosity Club, Gabrielle and Fiona sit down with cancer biologist Dr. Ben Greulich, a professor at Mercer University, to zoom all the way down to the molecular level of cancer. Ben shares how a childhood love of Spider-Man and a third-grade science teacher sparked his journey into biology, research, and eventually the classroom. He breaks down what cancer actually is, why every cancer is unique and hard to cure, and how his work on transcription factor biology and ecto...

In this heartfelt episode of The Curiosity Club, host Amy Downing sits down with Radio Host turned endurance athlete Scott Tavlin, whose journey from heartbreak to healing will leave you deeply moved. After losing his mother, Scott faced the lowest moment of his life, but instead of letting grief define him, he chose to channel it into purpose. Through competing in grueling Ironman races, Scott now raises funds to feed families and clear teachers’ school supply lists, transforming personal pa...

n this episode of The Curiosity Club, host Amy Downing sits down with David Franco — a mental performance coach who has worked with elite athletes across Major League Baseball. Together, they explore the intersection of mental health and high performance: how athletes build resilience, manage pressure, and transform setbacks into growth. David shares powerful insights from his work with players and winning a world series, emphasizing the importance of emotional awareness, mindset, and purpose...

In this inaugural episode of the Curiosity Club, I chat with Dr. Anthony Daniel Greene, an entomologist at High Point University, about the crucial role of insects in ecosystems amid urbanization. We discuss the balance between pests and beneficial insects, the impact of fertilizers and pesticides, and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices. Dr. Green highlights his research on urban pollinator habitats and underscores community involvement in fostering biodiversity. Listeners a...

The Curiosity Club takes you where curiosity leads. Four friends. Endless questions. No topic off limits.