This week’s guest, Brandon Taylor, author of Filthy Animals tells us how he went from a PhD scientist researching stem cells to an MFA in creative writing. Tune in as Jennifer and Brandon discuss the similarities in both fields, the importance of critical thinking, and both embracing and challenging your passions. Filthy Animals is a collection of intertwined short stories that covers everything from ballet to explorations of love and navigating the complexities of connection and loneliness.