Kendra Pierre-Lewis

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Host of Scientific American's Science Quickly podcast, where she conducts interviews on diverse scientific topics ranging from linguistics and psychiatry to rare medical conditions. A former Popular Science editor who has appeared as a guest on other science podcasts. Known for her work communicating complex scientific subjects to general audiences.

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Science Quickly The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Episode Appearances

Science Quickly · Feb 11, 2026

How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian

“Host of Science Quickly podcast episode, conducted interview with dialect coach about Heated Rivalry production”

Russian dialect coaching techniquesEnglish-Russian phonetic differencesOral posture and speech mechanics

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Science Quickly · Feb 6, 2026

Psychiatry’s playbook is about to get torn up

“Host of Science Quickly podcast; conducted interview on DSM diagnostic changes”

DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and categorical classificationPsychiatric diagnosis validity versus reliabilityNeuroscience and genetics research on mental illness etiology

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Science Quickly · Feb 4, 2026

The curious case of the nonburpers

“Host of Science Quickly podcast episode discussing RCPD with Dr. Bastion”

Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD)Upper esophageal sphincter physiologyBotox therapeutic applications

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week · Dec 17, 2025

Bat-Devouring Rodents, Penguin Retirement Home, Chicago "Rat" Hole

“Former PopSci editor returning as guest; will host Scientific American's Science Quickly podcast during Rachel's leave”

Trace Fossil Analysis and Contemporary PaleontologyUrban Rodent Population ManagementGeriatric Animal Care and Welfare

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