Multitude is proud to announce its newest member show: Tiny Matters!
Dive into genes, microbes, and other tiny things that have a big impact on our world with Tiny Matters. Join scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti as they take apart complex and contentious topics in science and rebuild your understanding. From deadly diseases to ancient sewers to forensic toxicology, Sam and Deboki embrace the messiness of science and its place in the past, present, and future. Tiny Matters releases new episodes every Wednesday.
The podcast was first launched in January 2022 by The American Chemical Society, a non-profit scientific organization that connects and advances chemistry and the broader scientific community. It won a Signal Award for Best Science Podcast in 2024, the same month that cohost Sam Jones won an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications from the National Academies of Science. This new partnership with Multitude Podcasts, a collective of professional audio creators building community through podcasts, will usher in additional reach and resources to support this extraordinary podcast.
“Tiny Matters is an award-winning podcast, recognized by both audio and scientific bodies,” says Eric Silver, Head of Development at Multitude Podcasts. “We’re excited to continue to enhance what makes the show great and support Sam, Deboki, and ACS with our expertise in sustainable production and community building.”
“I first learned about Multitude a few years ago and was struck by not just the quality of the podcasts in the collective, but the incredible bond between listeners and creators,” says Sam Jones, executive producer and co-host of Tiny Matters. “I am beyond excited for Tiny Matters to be part of this community of enthusiastic, smart, compassionate people who love podcasts as much as I do.”
Co-host Deboki Chakravarti says, “One of my favorite things about the podcast world has been getting to meet and work with really creative and kind people, so I’m really excited to join the Multitude community to learn from these amazing podcasters and their listeners!”
Subscribe to Tiny Matters in your podcast app today (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, PocketCasts), or click here to learn more about the show.
Biographies
Sam Jones (Executive Producer, Co-Host)
Sam Jones, PhD, is the executive producer and co-host of the science podcast Tiny Matters. After completing her doctorate in biomedical science in 2018, Sam moved to Washington, DC, where she has worked in print/digital science journalism, video, and — her favorite — audio. Sam has also written for outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Scientific American, and Nature.
Deboki Chakravarti (Co-Host)
Deboki Chakravarti is the co-host of the podcast Tiny Matters. While she used to be a scientist, Deboki made the move over to making science videos and podcasts, including Crash Course Organic Chemistry, Journey to the Microcosmos, and SciShow Tangents. She loves diving deep into the history of science and the surprising ways it shapes our lives.
The American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS’ mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and all its people. The Society is a global leader in promoting excellence in science education and providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple research solutions, peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences, e-books and weekly news periodical Chemical & Engineering News. ACS journals are among the most cited, most trusted and most read within the scientific literature; however, ACS itself does not conduct chemical research. As a leader in scientific information solutions, its CAS division partners with global innovators to accelerate breakthroughs by curating, connecting and analyzing the world’s scientific knowledge. ACS’ main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.
Multitude Podcasts
Multitude Podcasts is a collective of professional audio creators building community through podcasts. Their independent member shows educate, entertain, and contribute to the world on topics ranging from science to gaming to business. By sharing resources, skills, and expertise, Multitude Podcasts have built resilient digital careers for their creators and the best community in podcasting for their listeners.
