# From the Research Lab to Open Mic Night: Comedy in Science Communication

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Published: 2026-07-06T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/from-the-research-lab-to-open-mic-night-comedy-in-science-communication
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About this episode: Telling a good joke is a science—it requires gathering data, thoughtful analysis, and constant experimentation to get it right. A good joke can also help us better communicate about science. In this episode: A stand-up comedian with a research background explains why comedy is a useful tool in science communication and shares tips for using humor to illustrate academic concepts. Guest: Sarah Adelman , MPH, is a stand-up comic, screenwriter, and former scientist. She is also the creator, host, and executive producer of the original social media series " BLOW MY MIND ." Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA , is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast , an editor for Expert Insights , and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: A Scientist Walks Into a Bar… —Nautilus Not Just Funny After All: Sarcasm as a Catalyst for Public Engagement With Climate Change —Science Communication Can a Joke Make Science More Trustworthy? —Journal of Science Communication Specialized terminology reduces the number of citations of scientific papers —Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences Why Do We Believe Misinformation? —Public Health On Call (December 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website . Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkin…

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