Episode 55

Gory Details

Erika Engelhaupt (Freelance Science Writer, Editor, and Author of the book "Gory Details")

Everyone has heard the phrase, "that's gross!" People look at certain things (bugs, bodily functions, etc.) and try to avoid them at all costs.

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Erika Engelhaupt

Freelance Science Writer, Editor, and Author of the book "Gory Details"

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Episode 55 with Erika Engelhaupt, originally published Jul 23, 2021.

Science writing about the strange and gross

Everyone has heard the phrase, "that's gross!" People look at certain things (bugs, bodily functions, etc.) and try to avoid them at all costs. However, Erika Engelhaupt, author of the book, “Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science,” is trying to help people talk about the strange and, frankly, absurd parts of our universe. She is encouraging people to not write off the icky and sticky aspects of our world. Listen in as we discuss the gory details of the world!

Recurring Question

"What books have had an impact on you?"

For Young Listeners

"What advice do you have for teenagers?"

Erika Engelhaupt is a freelance writer, editor, and author of the book, Gory Details ! Have you ever encountered something that you thought was gross? Maybe it was a bug or maybe it was something you saw on TV. Either way, it’s probably something that you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about. You just write it off as disgusting and don’t ever give it a second chance. Erika Engelhaupt is trying to help people talk about strange, and, frankly, gross things throughout our world. Most icky and sticky topics are also incredibly fascinating. Erika Engelhaupt is helping everyone appreciate the strange and gory details of our crazy universe!

If you would like to check out her book visit: amazon.com