Kary Mullis
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Kary Mullis has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on Club Random Podcast. Inventor of PCR (conceptualized the polymerase chain reaction) and Nobel laureate; central to the narrative of how TAQ polymerase enabled practical PCR.
Kary Banks Mullis was an American biochemist. In recognition of his role in the invention of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, he shared the 1993 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Michael Smith and was awarded the Japan Prize in the same year. PCR became a central technique in biochemistry and molecular biology, described by The New York Times as "highly original and significant, virtually dividing biology into the two epochs of before PCR and after PCR."
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on Club Random Podcast |
| Role | Biochemist |
| Affiliation | Cetus (former), UC Berkeley (student) |
| Field | Biochemistry |
What do podcasts say about Kary Mullis?
2 quotes, recorded on Radiolab and PowerfulJRE.
Kary Mullis actually died back in 2019.
Radiolab · · Hear itKary Mullis, of course, warned us about this. He said it was a completely inappropriate technology for that purpose.
PowerfulJRE · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Kary Mullis?
3 shows discussed Kary Mullis in these episodes.
- Radiolab — 1 episode
Kary Mullis actually died back in 2019.
The Age of Aquaticus | Radiolab Podcast - PowerfulJRE — 1 episode
Kary Mullis, of course, warned us about this. He said it was a completely inappropriate technology for that purpose.
Joe Rogan Experience #2408 - Bret Weinstein - Club Random Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about Kary Mullis on podcasts?
Kary Mullis came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Age of Aquaticus | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Dec 2025)
- Joe Rogan Experience #2408 - Bret Weinstein on PowerfulJRE (Nov 2025)
- Esai Morales | Club Random on Club Random Podcast (Jun 2025)
Which podcasts mention Kary Mullis most?
PowerfulJRE (1 episode), Club Random Podcast (1 episode) and Radiolab (1 episode) mention Kary Mullis most.
- PowerfulJRE — 1 episode · More people from PowerfulJRE
- Club Random Podcast — 1 episode · More people from Club Random Podcast
- Radiolab — 1 episode · More people from Radiolab
What is Kary Mullis mentioned alongside?
Kary Mullis is most often mentioned alongside Elon Musk, gray alien and hard drives.
Mentioned together: Elon Musk, gray alien, hard drives, X Corporation, video game, Ben Brett, Moral Dilemma, digital womb, philosophical practice, graphics card