Supplemental Figures

Spooktacular, Boat Ramp Shame, and Worst Girl in America: Lukian on Fish, Stats, and Rocket-Skate Death Plans

Aaron and first-time guest Lukian Adams record a nighttime “Spooktacular,” riffing on seances, not believing in ghosts, and divorce-as-gender-affirming boating. They recap losing a prior episode due to permanent reverb, then spiral through speedboats, proposing, and how they want to die (dementia to relisten to Born To Die vs doing meth and rocketing into an explosive wall). Lukian describes installing a 200kg outboard motor with no tools, then discovering the fuel hose didn’t fit and stalling at the boat ramp to avoid humiliation and possibly breaking the law. They play “Boo or Boo” and “Peer Review” rapid-fire accepts/rejects, talk why Lucian became a fish scientist (loving fish and stats), debate “all cops are tops,” obsess over Slayyyter’s Worst Girl in America/“Brand New Channels,” praise Wikipedia, and end with Lucian thanking seagulls for stealing his Subway in 2016, plus plugs, stickers, and comedy dates.

00:00 Lukian Arrives

00:30 Lost Episode Confession

01:27 Spooktacular Setup

03:00 Divorce Boat Fantasy

03:29 Speedboat Fear Story

04:41 How We Want to Die

07:35 Motor Install Disaster

11:34 Boo or Boo Game

13:47 Why Become a Scientist

15:03 Stats Pedantry and Chainsaws

16:44 Emotions and Happiness

19:42 Kids and Autism Brother

21:14 Electric Eels and Cop Tops

25:48 Old Slurs and Apologies

26:21 Surf Forecast and Poseidon

28:25 Slater Album Rave

31:47 Footscray Stairs for Old People

35:00 Always In Pleasure

35:30 Peer Review Speedrun

37:21 Pitbull Torch Debate

40:39 Mrs Worldwide Pitch

41:52 North Korea Travel Bit

43:49 ABBA Brain Music

46:16 Leah Lift Chaos

48:39 Iron Lady Lip Gloss

50:50 Doctors On Google

53:59 Wikipedia Lore Deep Dive

56:18 Seagulls Stole My Subway

01:00:28 Swallowing Flow Philosophy

01:02:26 Stickers And Plug Time

01:07:14 Open Mic Horror Stories

01:09:03 Final Bag In Corner

Supplemental Figures | Ep. 2: Ella FarleyElla Farley is a riddle wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a very bright pink tracksuit. Whether she’s sprinting toward a goal or just sprinting while looking at her phone, Ella brings a chaotic, high-speed energy to everything she touches. Join as we dissect the creative process of a woman who is proof that you don't need "athletic ability" to move through life at the speed of light. Kraft Paper Stickers: Buy a sticker to fund the Myki fare for my next guest. "I LOVE WOMEN" sticker here: https://ko-fi.com/s/4514bcff95Support the Lab: Rate this Podcast 5 stars. It will not charge you anything (😏) Validation: Please leave a positive comment. Or a negative one.ABOUT THE SHOW: Supplemental Figures is an interview series with researchers and creatives, focusing on their personal lives and support networks rather than just their raw data. They are also trapped and cannot leave.FILMING SCHEDULE:New episodes drop every third week. Filmed on Saturdays in a professional studio that in not underneath the IKEA Vitval loft bed, designed for children and small adults.🩸✍️

Supplemental Figures | Ep. 6: Liz

In a loose, comedic studio chat, the host welcomes British guest Liz Maxwell and riffs on names (Liz vs “Lizard”), niche Bible baby names, and a “Standard Deviation” would-you-rather (blind vs colorblind) that spirals into a mistaken Helen Keller/Anne Frank bit and discussion of misattributed quotes. They joke about cocaine pollution affecting fish behavior, guns and accidents, TSA scans, smuggled weed, and TSA mistaking bath bombs/powders. Liz shares current joys and struggles including Pokémon Go (favorite Litten), gym injuries, and how science has worsened her anxiety and social skills, balanced by creative hobbies. The episode includes rapid-fire “Peer Review” accept/reject items and ends with “Supplemental Figures,” where Liz cites a waiter who applauded her finishing a huge meal, and the host cites a kind bus driver who helped them get home amid fear of bats, before plugging an “I love women” sticker and contact info.

Kraft Paper Stickers: Buy a sticker to fund the Myki fare for my next guest. "I LOVE WOMEN" sticker ⁠here⁠

Support the Lab: Rate this Podcast 5 stars. It will not charge you anything (😏)

Validation: Please leave a positive comment. Or a negative one.

00:00 Cold Open Confusion
00:20 Meet Liz Maxwell
01:33 Bible Names Bit
02:27 Transition Wine Analogy
03:21 Cocaine Fish Study
04:34 Would You Rather Vision
08:08 Anne Frank Mixup
10:38 Bieber Pillows Debate
12:11 BB Gun Pigeon Story
14:06 Pokemon Go Obsession
17:13 TSA Crotch Scanner
20:32 9/11 Keeps Coming Up
25:55 Scientists Getting Weird
31:13 How We First Met
32:12 Skittles Like Rain
34:26 Chips vs Crisps Rant
35:11 Vine Era Memes
35:30 Vine vs TikTok
36:26 Bean Soup Comments
37:32 ADHD and Halloween
39:07 Growth Mindset Jokes
41:33 Florida Women Watch
42:31 Sweaty Science Talk
45:54 Anti Art Rant
50:41 Helen Keller Plane Debate
52:17 Crash for Cash Game
55:01 Peer Review Rapid Fire
59:30 Supplemental Figures Stories
01:04:41 Bats Bus Driver Hero
01:10:10 Sticker Plug and Goodbye

ABOUT THE SHOW: Supplemental Figures is an interview series with researchers and creatives, focusing on their personal lives and support networks rather than just their raw data. They are also trapped and cannot leave.

FILMING SCHEDULE: New episodes drop every third week. Filmed on Saturdays in a professional studio that in not underneath the IKEA Vitval loft bed, designed for children and small adults.🩸✍️