So Tell Me - With Chole Gage
I'm a fully grown adult with lots of adult responsibilities, who also has some big knowledge gaps. How does the stock market work? What should I know about tax? What's going on in the Middle East? Why is climate change so complicated? But also... How do you mate big animals together? What if they don't like each other?? And HOW do the riders not crash and die ALL THE TIME during the tour de france?? So. Many. Questions! So - why not make a podcast?
Each week I'll speak with an expert in an interesting field and get them to tell me all about what they do and how things work. So come along with me and learn some cool stuff!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 21
- Years Active
- 2020
22 - About Conspiracy Theories
On the last episode for season 1, I spoke to Professor Karen Douglas, a Professor of Psychology for the University of Kent, all about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. What defines them? Why…
21 - About Closing the Gap
I am joined this week by Dr Michelle Bovill and Jessica Bennett who both work in research in Indigenous Health, to talk about Closing the Gap. What does it involve? Why is it so important? How have p…
20 - About Le Tour De France
James Gage - an avid cycling fan, a half iron man competitor, general sports fan and mechanical engineer, who also happens to be my ridiculously good looking husband - joins me this week to chat all …
19 - About Fighting Cancer
Kelly Varidel's life was turned upside down in November 2019 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has undergone an intensive treatment regime, including a double mastectomy, and…
18 - About Being an Astronaut with Dr Andy Thomas
Dr Andy Thomas was the first Australian to fly in space as a NASA Astronaut. He completed 4 missions throughout his career, one of which involved a 141 day stay aboard the Russian Mir Space Station. …
17 - About Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology
Jessie Ferrari and Jason Rimmer are both students at Melbourne University studying various aspects of Aboriginal Astronomy and Ecology of the Kulin Nation, and they joined me to share what they have …
16 - About Climate Change
Ella Weisbrot is a Research Scientist from the Climate Council of Australia, and we chatted all about climate change. From how it's measured, to what actually is a carbon footprint, transitioning to …
15 - About Donor Embryo Recipients
I chatted to Jen Bray this week, all about her turbulent fertility journey, which resulted in her and her husband being the recipients of a donor embryo, which enabled them to bring their daughter, I…
14 - About Virus Testing
This week, I talked to Steph Atchison, a Molecular Microbiologist working predominantly in the field of HPV testing and research, who is currently working to process COVID-19 swabs and data collectio…
13 - About Superannuation
This week I am joined by Alex Andrews - the COO and Co-Founder of Verve Super, to talk about all things superannuation. What is it? Why is it so important? How does it grow? What are some common misc…
12 - About Credible Scientific Research
Dr Jessica Stokesparish is an ICU Nurse, an author, a clinical educator and now has a PhD in research. She joined me to talk all about how we can distinguish the difference between credible scientifi…
10 - About Town Planning
Ever wondered what a Town Planner does? Same. So, Meredith Hutton, a fabulous human, dedicated Town Planner and one of my very best friends, joined me for this episode to talk all about how Towns com…
9 - About the Stillbirth of Flynn
I am joined for this episode, by my friend Leigh Francis, who in 2014 gave birth to her first child - A perfect little boy named Flynn William Balnaves. Flynn was stillborn. In this episode, Leigh ta…
8 - About Cults
I am joined, for this episode, by Jo Thornely, Author and podcast host of Zealot, to talk all about cults! what makes a cult a cult? How do they grow? What are some common traits of cult leaders? Wha…
7 - About the Reserve Bank of Australia
This episode, I am joined by Bryce and Alec from Equity Mates Podcast to chat all about the Reserve Bank. We start with the basics of what exactly is the RBA and what does it do? How does it affect t…
6 - About Bees
Kelly Lees and Anna Scobie are the Co-Founders of Urban Hum, a Bee Keeping business with 130 hives around Newcastle. On this episode I am joined by Kelly to talk about all things bees! Why does honey…
5 - About Brexit
I am joined in this episode by my friend Kirsty Devine, who lived in the UK for most of her life before coming to Australia. Kirsty tells me all about Brexit - What it is, what it means, what effect …
4 - About Antarctica
On this episode of So Tell Me, I talk with Jackson Browne, a Meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology, Australia, who recently returned from a five month stint in Antarctica. We chat all about An…
3 - About DNA
On this episode of So Tell Me I chat with Dr Renee Blackie, a Forensic Scientist and expert in DNA. We talk about what DNA is and how it works, what makes a solid DNA sample for law enforcement, how …
2- About Jehovah's Witnesses
In this episode of So Tell Me, I speak to Amanda Monzeglio, my very best friend, about what it's like to be brought up as a Jehovah's Witness, what they believe, why they don't celebrate birthdays an…