Episode 6: The science of engagement with Big Manny

What makes a young person fall in love with science?

In this inspiring episode, Andrew Hammond sits down with viral science content creator Emanuel Wallace, better known as Big Manny, to discuss how curiosity is sparked amongst young people.

Manny shares his mission to inspire the next generation by making science feel relevant and accessible, especially for young people who don’t always see themselves represented in the field. From explosive experiments on social media to teaching science in the classroom, he explains how digital platforms can transform learning and capture attention in ways traditional methods sometimes can’t.

Manny also reflects on the importance of discipline and commitment behind success, both in education and content creation, and shares his prediction into the future of science and innovation.

Whether you’re an educator, student, or just science-curious, this episode will leave you rethinking how we learn and who science is really for.