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Book Dr. Greg

PhD Molecular Biologist. Live Debate Host. Science Communicator.

Available for podcasts, speaking, brand partnerships, media, and consulting.

6M+
Views Across All Platforms
7.78%
TikTok Engagement Rate (3ร— avg)
500+
Live Debates with Science Deniers
17 yrs
Bench Science Experience

Available For

Podcast Guest Appearances
Keynote Speaking & Panels
Live Debate (any science topic)
Brand Spokesperson & Partnerships
Commercial & On-Camera Work
Science Consulting (Film / TV / Media)
Expert Commentary & Media Appearances
Corporate Science Communication Training

Demo Reel

60 seconds. Teaching, authority, composure under pressure, personality.

Key Topics

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Evolution vs. Creationism

The science is settled. The debate keeps happening. Dr. Greg explains why โ€” and makes the case live.

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Vaccine Science & the Anti-Vax Movement

A molecular biologist breaks down the actual immunology and explains why the misinformation keeps spreading.

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MAHA / RFK Jr. Health Claims

What the science actually says about the MAHA movement's health claims โ€” from a PhD who debates them live.

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The Psychology of Science Denial

500+ live debates. What actually changes minds โ€” and what doesn't.

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Fighting Misinformation in Real Time

Lessons from the front lines. How misinformation spreads, why it sticks, and what to do about it.

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Building a Media Brand as a Working Scientist

How a PhD built 6M+ views debating science deniers. Creator economy meets scientific authority.

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AI & Pro-Science Civic Organizing

How AI tools can help pro-science communities organize and win the policy fights that matter.

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Biotech & Gene Therapy (Explained Simply)

CRISPR, gene therapy, mRNA โ€” explained without the jargon by someone who worked in the field.

Credentials

The real thing. Not an actor in a lab coat.

PhD, Microbiology & Plant Pathology โ€” UC Riverside
Published in Nature Nanotechnology and ACS Nano
U.S. Patent Holder โ€” nanoparticle delivery systems
NDSEG Fellow (Dept. of Defense, <4% acceptance)
17 years bench science: BASF, Cibus, UC San Diego
6M+ views across all platforms since August 2025
Debated Kent Hovind โ€” 1h49m live broadcast, Modern Day Debates

Dr. Gregory Newkirk is a molecular biologist (PhD, UC Riverside), science communicator, and the host of The Dr Greg Show โ€” a nightly live debate program where he teaches complex science to everyday audiences and fights misinformation where it actually lives: live, in real time on TikTok and YouTube. His 17-year career spans BASF, Cibus, and UC San Diego, with publications in Nature Nanotechnology and ACS Nano. He is an NDSEG Fellow and holds a U.S. patent in nanoparticle delivery systems.

Audience Demographics

Who watches. Why it matters for brands.

61% Female TikTok audience
rare for science/debate content
75% US-based Facebook audience
Core age 35โ€“64 across all platforms
high-income decision-makers
Top cities: NYC, LA, Chicago, Philly, Houston
all top-10 US media markets

Technical Capabilities

Full multi-camera OBS studio with professional audio (Electro-Voice RE20)

Remote recording via Riverside.fm, Zencastr, Zoom, Google Meet, or any platform

Available in-person in San Diego County, CA โ€” will travel nationally for major bookings

Nightly stream 9PMโ€“11PM PT โ€” recordings outside that window preferred

Press Resources

Everything you need for show notes, press, and pitching.

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Media Kit & One-Sheet

Bio, topics, stats, and contact. Print-ready PDF.

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Press Photos

High-resolution headshots. Commercial, expert, and lab coat.

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Get in Touch

Send a Booking Inquiry

Or email directly: greg@drgregshow.com ยท (909) 577-5677