Episode Description:
In this special edition of The New Chemist’s Podcast, host David Ferguson brings you a three‑part journey:

1. Around the World with Gary Arndt
   We kick off with an in‑depth interview featuring award‑winning travel blogger, photographer, and podcaster Gary Arndt of Everything Everywhere Daily. Discover how Gary sold his home in 2007 to explore 190 countries, built a daily history podcast with nearly 2 million downloads, and turned storytelling into a global classroom ​.

2. Bilingual Break: Langer & May in Japanese
   Next, immerse yourself in a Japanese translation of highlights from Dr. Robert Langer and Dr. Matthew May’s groundbreaking conversation. Whether you’re strengthening your language skills or simply curious about how leading scientists share ideas across cultures, this segment bridges East and West.

3. Pharmacokinetics Fundamentals
   Finally, sharpen your clinical toolkit with a clear, step‑by‑step primer on the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics. We’ll unpack absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion—arming you with the core concepts every pharmacist and researcher needs.

Tune in for an episode that spans continents, languages, and the science of drug movement through the body. Whether you’re a travel enthusiast, a language learner, or a pharmacy professional, there’s something here for everyone.

"In this special fifth-anniversary episode, we reunite with our podcast's inaugural guest— Chancellor Gary May- the one who helped support our journey by participating in the first interview. This launched our journey into science communication five years ago. Using molecular orbital theory as a creative metaphor, we explore how audio interference techniques and filtering, inspired by antibonding orbitals have allowed us to perfect our podcast's noise-cancelling quality. Join us for an inspiring reflection on the chemistry of sound, the evolution of our podcasting journey, and celebrating the voices who've made it all possible!"

Podcast Description:
In this special episode of "The New Chemist's Podcast" the tables turn as Dr. Mike Zott, a talented postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, interviews his friend and colleague, David Ferguson. David, adjunct faculty and student at Howard University College of Pharmacy, steps into the guest seat to share personal stories, professional insights, and inspiring moments from his journey in pharmacy, academia, and beyond.

Listeners will gain an insider's perspective on David's unique blend of teaching, podcasting, and research, alongside the secrets behind balancing multiple roles and thriving professionally. With engaging anecdotes, reflections on friendship and mentorship, and thoughtful advice for students and early-career professionals, this conversation provides meaningful inspiration and practical guidance.

Join us for an authentic dialogue about navigating career paths, building professional communities, and pursuing passions with purpose.

The New Chemist Virtual internship

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Note: The views of the podcast reflect those of my guest(s) and I.

Music citation: Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay