Be Our Guest – Dr. GPCR Podcast

At the high of the pandemic, I created the Dr. GPCR Podcast with three major goals in mind:

1. Share the latest scientific discoveries in the GPCR field through discussions with experts

2. Provide researchers with a different outlet to make their work known and

3. Inspire young scientists to work on GPCRs

It’s been a privilege to chat with so many GPCR scientists since 2020. Dr. GPCR’s mission is to bring together the GPCR community from all corners of the world to connect, exchange, and collaborate to improve human health through a better understanding of GPCR biology.

So far we have recorded and released over 156 episodes and hosted GPCR specialists from all over the world, includingDr. Bryan Roth, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz, Dr. Fiona Marshall, Dr. Sam Hoare, Dr. Graciela Pineyro, Dr. Debbie Hay, Dr. Randy Hall, tributes toDr. Marc Caronwith over 30 guests includingDr. Kathleen Caron, Dr. Brian Kobilka, and many other amazing scientists.

Our podcast typically follows an interview-style format. We aim to have engaging conversations about you as a scientist, your career, your work, and anything related to GPCRs to provide valuable insights for our listeners.

The duration of the podcast recording may vary depending on the episode's topic and the flow of the conversation. On average, recordings usually take around 1 hour. We strive to keep the conversation focused and efficient while allowing enough time for in-depth discussions.

In the invitation we provided a booking link. When clicking the link you’ll see a calendar, pick any date, and the schedule options will pop up. Then you will be asked to leave your name and email for future automated messages around our meeting.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel our meeting through Calendly.

Before we hit record, we will have a few minutes to discuss any questions or concerns and give you time to get comfortable.

• During the recording process, we will begin by introducing the episode and presenting you as our guest.

• We'll then engage in a conversation centered around your career and how you got introduced to GPCRs. Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and insights openly. If there are specific questions or talking points we plan to cover, we'll provide them in advance to help you prepare.

• We aim to ensure you have a great time and give a sneak peek at who you are as a scientist to the GPCR community.

We always send our guests a Podcast Episode Outline, which includes all the questions we typically ask during the recording. You can take some time to gather your thoughts around these key points. These questions just serve as a guide, and we don’t have to go through all of them. Think of our chat as a casual discussion at an in-person conference where we are meeting for the first time.

Sometimes we don’t follow the questions outlined because the discussion takes us to an also relevant and interesting conversation. We want to make sure that you are comfortable and we will never ask questions that would make you uncomfortable.

In most cases, you won't need to bring any equipment for the recording as computers usually have all the necessary equipment integrated. If you do have an external microphone or webcam you’d like to use, it will make a difference, just make sure they are connected and working properly before going into the meeting.

Recordings are done on Zoom. Always remember to test it before the meeting in case it needs to update.

Recordings are done on Zoom. Touch-up- my appearance. Adjust for low light.

We encourage you to have a headset with a good microphone. We also encourage you to be sitting in front of a window or in front of a sort of light so that your entire face can be seen in the recording. Please note that we do record audio and video.

Absolutely! We encourage our guests to share information about their work, projects, or any relevant initiatives they are involved in. Our podcast is a great platform for you to showcase your expertise and connect with the GPCR community. Please feel free to mention and discuss your work during the conversation.

Yes, we value the interactive nature of our podcast and welcome your questions or requests for clarification. If you'd like to ask anything or any points you'd like to clarify before, during, or after the recording, please don't hesitate to speak up. We want to ensure that the discussion is engaging and informative for both our guests and our community.

Once the episode is recorded and edited*, we will promote it through various channels, including our website, multiple podcast streaming platforms, social media platforms, and email newsletters. We encourage you to share the episode with your audience as well. Together, we can maximize the episode's reach and impact.

*Note that by editing, we mean removing any interruptions, or background noises, from the recording. We will not edit what you say unless you ask us to remove or add sections, sometimes we can re-record.

The release date of the episode featuring you as a guest will depend on our podcast's production schedule and the order of episodes in the queue. We'll strive to provide you with an estimated release date after the recording. Once the episode is live, we'll notify you, and you can share it with your network.

The approximate timeline is 4-6 weeks after recording. This might change in case we take a break from releasing episodes which we do at least once a year (typically between December 15 and January 15).

If you would like to listen to the episode after being recorded, we are more than happy to send it to you for your review. That being said, if there’s anything you’d like us to edit, feel free to reach out so we can work on it before it gets published.

The podcast video recordings are only available for the Premium Members on our Ecosystem. Anyone with a Free website membership or with an account on the different streaming platforms will have access to the podcast version only.

To stay updated on future episodes and potential collaboration opportunities, we recommend subscribing to our podcast on your preferred platform.

If you are interested in collaborating again, you can always fill out this form again and/or write to any of the following emails: hello@drgpcr.com

Yes, we value what anyone in the GPCR field has to say. For Dr.GPCR you are an expert in your own project, and we highly encourage you to accept our invitation to participate in the Podcast. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you’d like to recommend a colleague as a guest.

Yes, here’s a list of accessible items we recommend for podcast creators:

Video conference Lighting Kit

Wireless microphone

Good lighting is key for any type of video. Here are some easy tips:

• Sitting in front of a window is always the best option for good lighting on any type of video.

• If we are recording at night or you don’t have natural light in your usual space, you can always use a desk lamp and put it next to the computer.

• The front light is always more flattering than the top light, which is what we usually have in house spaces.

If you want to go like a pro, you can turn on a front light, and a backlight, that way you won’t look plain on camera.