The science of stand-up comedy

Brian Malow at 100th Anniversary of Physics Department at North Carolina State University

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Science Comedian Brian Malow on cracking wise about chemistry

‘I wanted to be a scientist or a rock star. Why not both? Scientist by day, rock star by night, like Albert Einstein and Freddie Mercury. Without the sexual connotations … of Einstein.’ Brian Malow can’t resist cracking a few jokes, chatting with relaxed ease as our conversation flits between the world of stand-up comedy and science communication.