In this episode of The New Chemist’s Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the iconic Jason Mraz, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, known for timeless hits like "I’m Yours" and "Lucky". 🎶

But Jason is more than just a musician—he is a passionate environmental advocate, using his platform to raise awareness about sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and soil health. 🌱 Joining him is Mr. Makespeace, an environmentalist dedicated to fostering change and protecting the planet. Together, they discuss their journeys in music and environmental activism, especially through their involvement in the Kiss the Ground movement.

🎙️ Join David Ferguson as he, Jason, and Mr. Makespeace explore the intersection of creativity and advocacy, offering inspiring insights on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation on music, mindfulness, and making a positive impact in the world!

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!"