Office Hours - A Tribute to Dixon de Pomier and Discussion on Science and Politics
0:00:31 Introduction: Vincent announces the passing of Dixon de Pomier and dedicates the show to his memory.
0:01:36 Dixon's Contributions: Vincent shares personal anecdotes about Dixon, highlighting his contributions to "This Week in Virology" (TWiV), "This Week in Parasitism" (TWiP), and "Urban Agriculture."
0:02:56 Dixon's Character: Dixon is described as a knowledgeable, kind, inquisitive, and helpful individual, a great Storyteller who will be deeply missed.
0:04:00 Community Tributes: The show acknowledges tributes and condolences from the audience regarding Dixon's passing.
0:05:28 Urban Agriculture: Vincent recalls Dixon's inability to secure guests for Urban Agriculture
0:05:54 Dixon's Podcast History: Dixon participated in TWiV, TWiP, Urban Agriculture, and Office Hours.
0:06:08 Interview with Dixon: A past interview with Dixon about his book "The New City" is mentioned.
0:06:10 Audience Shoutouts and Location Updates: Vincent acknowledges audience members from various locations and their respective weather conditions.
0:08:51 Visit to Dixon: Vincent shares his visit to Dixon in the ICU before his passing.
0:09:17 Subconscious Podcast: Vincent shares a heartwarming anecdote of him asking Dixon who was in an unconscious state to do a podcast with him.
0:13:20 Audience Condolences: Reading audience condolences for Dixon.
0:14:15 Silver Lining: A collection of Dixon's podcast and live stream episodes can be compiled for future viewing.
0:14:50 Dixon's Voice: Listeners enjoyed hearing his voice on the program
0:17:20 Dixon's Personality: Kind-hearted and had a good sense of humor
0:17:53 Dixon's Latest Trip: A few months ago he was traveling around Egypt for a couple of weeks.
0:17:58 Future Show Ideas: Discussion of creating a chat show called "Dixon Side Stories"
0:20:09 Be Nice to Dixon: A story behind the funny “Be Nice to Dixon” slogan came from Vincent yelling at Dixon on the show.
0:21:36 Discussion on Antivirals: Focus on baloxavir marboxil compared to Tamiflu
0:21:36 Dixon the Fly Fisherman: Discussion of Dixon’s trip to Montana and his love of fly fishing.
0:22:54 Brilliant Speaker: The episode tributes a brilliant and artistic man who had sharp inquisitiveness.
0:23:30 Trump and HHS: A discussion about the newly appointed HHS official, RFK.
0:24:01 Collins and Roe V. Wade: Vincent retells the story of how Susan Collins was duped twice.
0:25:30 HHS Officials and RFK: HHS people are now talking pulling of these RFK papers and what about this?
0:26:31 No Science Background: RFK Jr's lack of scientific expertise for the HHS role is criticized, along with his history of promoting misinformation.
0:27:17 Enjoyed Life: The host reflects on the many things that Dixon enjoyed.
0:30:27 The Climate and Science: Dixon was knowledgeable about the climate and changes that were occurring.
0:30:45 The Need to Spread Science: We need to do as much science.
0:31:45 Favorite Memory of Dixon: A listener shares they're working on a project with the name Dixon.
0:32:36 The Value of Fishing With Him: A listener remembers a story where Vincent got to enjoy fishing with Dixon and had a great time listening to the story.
0:32:54 After the Fishery: Dixon taught all of the ecology of the lake in montana over a single malt.
0:32:54 Vertical Farming: Dixon loved the idea of vertical farms.
0:33:54 The COVID Era with Dixon: Dixon was the host of the program for a very difficult time in the world.
0:34:40 Favorite Podcast Segments: Favorite podcast segments from the career of Dixon.
0:35:33 Name Meaning: His middle name is Donald, but he didn’t like to talk about it.
0:36:54 It Wasn’t Deep, Sal! Discussion of the show that could have been.
0:37:55 A Long Time Friend: Listener talks of their time together and the value that it has on their life.
0:38:46 The Need for an Album: We all have to come together on one accord.
0:40:20 Medical Ecology: Started after the trunilla funding dried up.
0:40:35 What to Do as a Citizen: Keep writing the senator or elected officials.
0:42:58 Religion as an Opinion: What Christianity and any religion is about being kind what they are doing is not.
0:44:21 We Need To Act: A story of scientists who are forced to leave the country.
0:44:54 Are there Any Issues for It? If they are not given any resources then no.
0:47:33 Universities Funding: You have to learn how to be more creative.
0:48:50 I Didn’t Need That Much, Though I had just gotten over it.
0:49:01 Other Reasons for the Sniffles! I don’t have to tell you all of my business.
0:52:16 Herpes Virus All of those things may not apply.