Alexa Tries: The Podcast

In this episode, Alexa is joined by chemist Rachel Starr. Join Alexa and Rachel as they discuss the importance of women in STEM, career paths in science other than academia, unsavory animal body parts, and the fact that science is real. Be sure to learn more about Rachel's congressional fellowship at https://www.osa.org/en-us/get_involved/public_policy/policy_programs_events/congressional_fellowships/osamrs/rachel_starr_-_osa_mrs_fellow/ As this is the last episode of Season 1, we will be taking a break, but stay tuned for Season 2! Current Ranking of Alexa Tries Items: 1. Honey BBQ Fritos 2. Lillypops Peach Cotton Candy 3. Matcha Ice Cream Pops 4. Chocolate Panda Cookies 5. Spicy Margarita 6. Twisted Tea 7. Impossible Whopper 8. Chicken Mofongo 9. Raisinets 10. Honey Butter and Seaweed/Salt Chips --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexatries/message

In this episode, Alexa is joined by law student Casey Danoff. Join Alexa and Casey as they discuss past cookie-related bullying incidents, political activism in the Tr*mp era, women's rights advocacy, the power of the law, and the notorious RBG. Be sure to follow Casey on Instagram @caseydanoff. Current Ranking of Alexa Tries Items: 1. Honey BBQ Fritos 2. Lillypops Peach Cotton Candy 3. Chocolate Panda Cookies 4. Spicy Margarita 5. Twisted Tea 6. Impossible Whopper 7. Chicken Mofongo 8. Raisinets 9. Honey Butter and Seaweed/Salt Chips --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexatries/message

In this special pride season episode, Alexa is joined by former Princeton University football player Mason Darrow. Join Alexa and Mason as they discuss the terrors of food poisoning, the recruiting process for college football, and his experience of being the first openly gay Division 1 football player to appear in a game during his college career. Be sure to follow Mason on Instagram @masondarrow and check out some of his press features. https://www.outsports.com/2015/9/15/9321513/mason-darrow-gay-football-princeton https://www.out.com/out100-2015/2015/11/09/out100-mason-darrow Current Ranking of Alexa Tries Items: 1. Honey BBQ Fritos 2. Lillypops Peach Cotton Candy 3. Chocolate Panda Cookies 4. Spicy Margarita 5. Twisted Tea 6. Chicken Mofongo 7. Raisinets 8. Honey Butter and Seaweed/Salt Chips --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexatries/message

In this episode, Alexa is joined by entertainment publicist Danielle Desser. Join Alexa and Danielle as they discuss accidental kosher violations, the field of public relations, difficult celebrities, and the role of mental health in the entertainment industry. Be sure to follow Danielle on Instagram and Twitter @djdesser --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexatries/message

On this episode, Alexa interviews New York City-based makeup artist Myke Silva. Join Alexa and Myke as they discuss unwanted dark meat, working as a professional makeup artist, navigating social media and beauty brands, and what really goes into "the kit." Be sure to follow Myke on Instagram at @mykesilva! This episode includes a content warning for addiction and incarceration. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexatries/message