Life Slices

No longer the thing of science fiction, thanks to CRISPR, genes can now be edited to remove disease and unwanted traits or to add more beneficial traits. But many of the advances are copyrighted by pharmaceutical companies that either charge millions for treatment or bury the code because of the lack of profit. Some scientists are trying to free up the biotech to democratize the technology. Health and science reporter Lana Schwartz tried it out and shares her knowledge on this episode of Lifeslices.

Mitchel Wu wasn't a big toy guy until he started shooting them. With a camera. Then, he created new meaning for the term "action figures."

People think doing voice-overs for advertising and TV shows is easy if you have a good voice. But there's much more to it than that. Jodi Gottlieb is a voice-over coach and helps actors to achieve what it takes for success.

Bobby Logan went from the mean streets of East L.A. to being a highly regarded comedy writer for some of the top names in show business. From there he took his talents to TV and the big screen and is now sharing his knowledge with the up and coming.

Happy Holidays from Lifeslices.

Fitness trainers are not hard to find. But you might have a hard time finding one like Canadian expert Mike Kelly. For one thing, he doesn't believe in "no pain, no gain." Hear what he does believe and it might just change the way you approach your training regimen.  

Brad Schmitz is a social worker, an adventurer and an entrepreneur. Seeking ways to help people and build a future, he travelled the world then settled in Alaska to create a travel adventure company that helps people learning to speak English.

Studies show that the number of people who belong to an organized religion is on the decline, but the number of people searching for a community of shared beliefs is on the rise. Anthony Pinn is a professor of humanities and religion at Rice University and a secular humanist himself, and joins Lifeslices to help sort it all out. 

Do you really know yourself? Explore your chakras with Jenna Davi to truly learn what makes you tick.

There are many recognizable names among the purveyors of science fiction. Andrew Gilsmith is not one of them. Yet. But with the release of his first novel, Our Lady of the Artilects, he proves his is a name to know.

Electric vehicles are no longer niche; they're becoming the norm. Reporter David Kerley, late of ABC News and the Full Throttle newsletter and YouTube channel, joins us to talk about transportation in our near future.

When Mary Whyte embarked on a mission to paint a portrait of one American in each of our 50 states, she determined that the most American of all were our veterans. Now she's teaching them to make their own art.

Do you hold on to the notion that the United States is the best country in the world? Time for some eye-opening facts as to where we are and how we got there. Historian Kathleen Frydl joins Steve to talk about the American Foundation.

If you're a dog lover, you need to hear this. Dr. Daniel Promislow and his Dog Aging Project are working to learn more about why dogs don't have longer life spans. 

Dinosaurs are not extinct. They're still with us today, in the form of birds and in full-sized animatronic recreations thanks to Dino Don Lessem. He shares how he got involved and the work going on today to keep them alive in our imagination and discovering new species.

The chat with Christina Zenato from season one was fascinating. In this reediting for season 2, it's even more illuminating. You might just find sharks cute and cuddly after listening. 

From the moment we’re born, we’re living in the shadow of death. It’s coming for all of us and there’s nothing we can do. Well yes there is. We can be prepared with what we want as our final wishes so that our survivors don't have to deal with that in their grief. As Death’s Apprentice, Christa Ovenell deals with it on a daily basis and guides others through their confusion. As all of us are, Christa is Living with Death.

You can find museums for just about everything. Bottle caps, gas pumps, old cars. There's even a museum devoted to the penis. Thordur O. Thordarson is the manager of The Icelandic Phallological Museum and shares what you'll find there ... and what you won't.

The Metaverse has entered popular culture and is making inroads into real llife. Fernando De La Peña is working hard to make the Metaverse a reality with holoportation. Learn what it's all about and how you can get involved.   

Knowing the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda were facing extinction, Dian Fossey dedicated her life to saving them.  Sadly, her life was cut short but the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund continues her work. Tara Stoinski is the fund's president & CEO and Chief Scientific Officer and joins Lifeslices to tell us about the gorillas and the work of the organization.