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John Bailer
@johnbailer.bsky.social
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podcaster (www.statsandstories.net), co-author Statistics Behind the Headlines, bibliophile, fan of great data viz, Miami University stats prof (1988-2022), http://www.linkedin.com/in/a-john-bailer

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 4d
Since 2013, “Stats + Stories” has explored the stats behind the stories & the stories behind the stats—from sports to pop culture, health, and more. The podcast was recently featured in “Behind the Mic: Meet the Minds of the ‘Stats + Stories’ Podcast.” tinyurl.com/39nbf82d @johnbailer.bsky.social
Behind the mic: Meet the minds of the ‘Stats + Stories’ podcast
After nearly 400 episodes, “Stats + Stories” has become a podcast where statisticians, journalists and the curious can listen in to make sense of the world around them.
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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 18d
A new episode of "Stats + Stories" is live! David Corliss, founder and director of Peace-Work, joins @johnbailer.bsky.social & @rompenni.bsky.social to discuss how data can be a force for good & how intentional use of data can shape solutions to urgent humanitarian challenges. tinyurl.com/mpbxjtp4
Data for Good — Stats + Stories
On the podcast, we talk about the ways we live in and with data, as well as the ways data shape our lives and our politics. Public discourse around data is often wrapped up in the negative ways it can...
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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 24d
Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and digital ads are everywhere. In this 2017 “Stats + Stories” episode, @rompenni.bsky.social and @johnbailer.bsky.social explore the analytics behind digital marketing with @glennplatt.bsky.social Listen: tinyurl.com/4t9c7e6t #STATSSKY

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Nov 20
Always fun to hear an archive chat with a great guest like Linda Young.
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Revisiting a standout 2017 “Stats + Stories” episode for Thanksgiving, Linda J. Young of NASS joins @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social to explain how agricultural data—from farm counts to organic production—shapes US food systems. Listen in: tinyurl.com/mwd2cks6 #STATSSKY

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Nov 20
Revisiting a standout 2017 “Stats + Stories” episode for Thanksgiving, Linda J. Young of NASS joins @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social to explain how agricultural data—from farm counts to organic production—shapes US food systems. Listen in: tinyurl.com/mwd2cks6 #STATSSKY

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Nov 13
For friends in #EduSky, International Statistical Literacy Program, @isi-official.bsky.social and more
amstatnews.bsky.social Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Nov 13
Stat literacy—the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate about data—is essential in today’s world. In this episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Pedro Campos, Mark Glickman, and Larry Lesser about creative ways to promote it worldwide. tinyurl.com/bdzbcj2h

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Nov 13
Stat literacy—the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate about data—is essential in today’s world. In this episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Pedro Campos, Mark Glickman, and Larry Lesser about creative ways to promote it worldwide. tinyurl.com/bdzbcj2h

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Nov 9
A robin showed up to view the setting of the supermoon. #birds #swohio
Robin perched in a tree facing full moon

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Oct 30
Could someone be poisoning your kids’ Halloween candy? In this episode of "Stats + Stories," Joel Best joins
@johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social
to unpack this enduring Halloween myth—and how bad stats can fuel social fears. tinyurl.com/ntjdhk54 #STATSSKY

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Oct 16
Check out this archive episode of a podcast for folks interested in health, science and more. 🧪
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Could this be a record-breaking century for human longevity? In this “Stats + Stories” episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social & @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Michael Pearce (Reed College) about the statistics behind aging and the odds of more people reaching 110—and beyond. tinyurl.com/3jxwf6mn

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Oct 16
Could this be a record-breaking century for human longevity? In this “Stats + Stories” episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social & @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Michael Pearce (Reed College) about the statistics behind aging and the odds of more people reaching 110—and beyond. tinyurl.com/3jxwf6mn

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Sep 18
Great to chat with Matthew and David about this important work. The 65th WSC will be in The Hague in early October. I look forward to learning more about current stat capacity building efforts there. @isi-official.bsky.social
amstatnews.bsky.social Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Sep 18
At the 64th World Statistics Congress in Ottawa, @johnbailer.bsky.social spoke with Matthew Shearing and David Stern about the ISI’s global work to strengthen statistical capacity, emphasizing leadership, ethics, and collaboration. Listen to this August 2023 episode tinyurl.com/48cnzxsc #STATSSKY

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Sep 18
At the 64th World Statistics Congress in Ottawa, @johnbailer.bsky.social spoke with Matthew Shearing and David Stern about the ISI’s global work to strengthen statistical capacity, emphasizing leadership, ethics, and collaboration. Listen to this August 2023 episode tinyurl.com/48cnzxsc #STATSSKY

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Sep 13
Late summer visitors to pollinator garden 🧪
Monarch caterpillars on milkweed plant Wasp (digger wasp?) on leaf Monarch butterfly on yellow flower Swallowtail butterfly on flower

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Sep 13
Watersnake in #LakeErie with an individual strategy to deal with Gobi invasive species problem #GreatLakes 🧪
Lake Erie water snake swimming with captured Gobi in its mouth Lake Erie water snake swimming with captured Gobi in its mouth

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Aug 28
The comedic twist on science and research and the construction of data art makes for a fun conversation. Thanks Greg Matthews for taking the time to talk about this. #EduSky
amstatnews.bsky.social Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 28
At Chicago’s Lincoln Lodge, scientists and comedians mix research and humor on stage. In this “Stats + Stories” episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Greg Matthews—professor, data artist, and comedian—about this unique blend of science and art. tinyurl.com/76cs44k7

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 28
At Chicago’s Lincoln Lodge, scientists and comedians mix research and humor on stage. In this “Stats + Stories” episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Greg Matthews—professor, data artist, and comedian—about this unique blend of science and art. tinyurl.com/76cs44k7

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Aug 21
Just in time for the start of a new school year - a podcast discussion of evaluating student success. Also check out other Stats+Stories education-related #podcast episodes #EduSky
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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Aug 15
Thanks Daniel Parris for this fun conversation about addressing questions about popular culture with statistics. #EduSky
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Did “Game of Thrones” really flop at the finish? Which countries create the most feel-good films? And what brings an old song back to life? Daniel Parris joins “Stats and Stories” to dive into how statistics reveal what we love (and hate) in pop culture. statsandstories.net/media1/stat-...

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 14
Did “Game of Thrones” really flop at the finish? Which countries create the most feel-good films? And what brings an old song back to life? Daniel Parris joins “Stats and Stories” to dive into how statistics reveal what we love (and hate) in pop culture. statsandstories.net/media1/stat-...

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jul 31
Fun conversation with @reginanuzzo.bsky.social, an amazing stat and science communicator #Edusky
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Ever tried explaining a p-value or interquartile range in sign language? ‪@reginanuzzo.bsky.social‬ has. In this episode of "Stats + Stories," she joins‪ @johnbailer.bsky.social‬ to explore how movement, metaphor, and comics can make stats more accessible and engaging. Tune in: tinyurl.com/yc5nb2c4.

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 31
Ever tried explaining a p-value or interquartile range in sign language? ‪@reginanuzzo.bsky.social‬ has. In this episode of "Stats + Stories," she joins‪ @johnbailer.bsky.social‬ to explore how movement, metaphor, and comics can make stats more accessible and engaging. Tune in: tinyurl.com/yc5nb2c4.

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Mar 8
Always fun to meet a virtual Stats+Stories #podcast guest in person. Doug Tallamy presented a talk "Restoring the little things that run the world" at our local public library tonight. If you are interested in what you can do to support pollinators and food webs, check out his 2023 episode
Homegrown National Park - Doug Tallamy — Stats + Stories
As we prepare to mark Earth Day 2023, many of us are also coming to terms with the latest climate report from the IPCC which said the world is on the brink of catastrophic warming. News like that can ...
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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 24
On "Stats + Stories," ‪cohosts @johnbailer.bsky.social and ‪@rompenni.bsky.social‬ talk with award-winning journalists Jeff Mervis and andrewvandam.bsky.social‬, recipients of ASA’s 2025 Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award. https://statsandstories.net/media1/excellence-in-statistics-reporting

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jul 24
Congrats again to Jeffrey Mervis (@aaas.org) and @andrewvandam.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com) for being recognized with the @amstatnews.bsky.social Excellence in Stat Reporting Award. Delighted to chat with Jeff (1:09 min) and Andrew (26:50 min) on this special double feature #podcast episode. 🧪
amstatnews.bsky.social Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 24
On "Stats + Stories," ‪cohosts @johnbailer.bsky.social and ‪@rompenni.bsky.social‬ talk with award-winning journalists Jeff Mervis and andrewvandam.bsky.social‬, recipients of ASA’s 2025 Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award. https://statsandstories.net/media1/excellence-in-statistics-reporting

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 21
Robin feeding one of her little ones who is about to leave the nest for the first time. #birds #Robins #OhioBirds
Momma Robin with insect food for waiting baby robin Momma Robin wedding baby bird in nest while other babies look Young Robin about to leave nest for the first time while momma Robin watches

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 9
Need to run before you can fly? Baby Robin answers 'yes.' #birds #NorthernOhio
Baby Robin running

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 2
First clutch hatched in the Robin nest on our back porch. Some hungry little #birds. #robins #ohiobirds #usbirds
Two baby robins with mouths open with mom robin looking out.

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 2
May be of interest to #EduSky and people in 🧪. Recent episodes on science communication (#363) (statsandstories.net/methods/expl...) and extreme climate events (#362) also might be of interest. @amstatnews.bsky.social @royalstatsoc.bsky.social

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · May 11
Momma Robin and her babies send their Mother's Day greetings from the nest on our back deck #birds #usabirds
Three baby birds in a nest Two baby birds in their birds with mouths open wide Mom Robin and two baby birds in their nest