Mary Roach

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Appears On

The Currently Reading Podcast The Daily Show: Ears Edition The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Articles of Interest StarTalk Radio Ologies with Alie Ward This Podcast Will Kill You Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Episode Appearances

The Currently Reading Podcast · Feb 23, 2026

Season 8, Episode 29: A Website Refresh + Curating A Bookstagram

“Nonfiction author whose book 'Six Feet Over' received mixed reviews from hosts despite strong catalog”

Bookstagram algorithm optimization and hashtag strategyFinding book twins and anti-book twins on social mediaReading slumps and seasonal genre preferences

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 1, 2026

TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Authors - Pt. 2

“Author of 'Gulp' explaining digestive system biology, bolus formation, and oral processing”

Dyslexia and entrepreneurial successDesirable difficulties and adversity advantageHigh-frequency trading market manipulation

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jan 24, 2026

The Skeptics Guide #1072 - Jan 24 2026

“Bestselling author speaking at PsyCon 2026 on human anatomy topics”

Pseudoscience in K-12 EducationMisinformation Amplification via AI-Generated ImagesLifestyle Factors and Longevity (Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition)

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Articles of Interest · Dec 17, 2025

Gear: Epilogue (with Jad Abumrad)

“Science writer who vouched for Avery with military sources at Natick, Massachusetts research facility”

Military-Civilian Clothing Supply Chain IntegrationCamouflage Pattern Design and Global AdoptionFashion as Cultural and Historical Barometer

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StarTalk Radio · Dec 12, 2025

Replaceable You with Mary Roach

“Bestselling science author exploring human body replacement; conducted field research on prosthetics, xenotransplantation, and bioprinting”

Prosthetic limb technology and microprocessor-enhanced legsOrgan transplantation and immune rejection mechanismsXenotransplantation and genetically edited pig organs

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Ologies with Alie Ward · Sep 17, 2025

Human Technomorphology (SWAPPING OUT BODY PARTS) with Mary Roach

“Seven-time New York Times bestselling author discussing her new book 'Replaceable You' and science communication methodology.”

Xenotransplantation and genetically modified pigs for organ transplantsProsthetics design and functional specialization for sports and occupations3D bioprinting technology and tissue engineering challenges

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This Podcast Will Kill You · Sep 16, 2025

Special Episode: Mary Roach & Replaceable You

“Author of 'Replaceable You' discussing regenerative medicine, prosthetics, and history of body part replacement”

Xenotransplantation and pig organ transplantsRegenerative medicine and stem cell therapyProsthetic limb technology and donor dominance

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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Sep 15, 2025

328 | Mary Roach on Replacing Parts of Our Bodies

“Science writer and author of 'Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy' discussing body part replacement history and current state”

Xenotransplantation and pig organ transplantsProsthetic limbs and osteointegration technologyCataract surgery and artificial lens implants

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