Dr. Greg Newkirk
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PhD molecular biologist. 17 years in the lab. Host of a nightly live science show with 6M+ views. Available for podcasts, speaking, brand work, and media.

6M+
Views
500+
Debates
7.78%
Engagement
17 yrs
In Science
PhD
Microbiology & Plant Pathology, UC Riverside
Published
Nature Nanotechnology, ACS Nano
Patent
U.S. Patent — nanoparticle delivery systems
Fellow
NDSEG, Dept. of Defense (<4% acceptance)
17 years
Bench science — BASF, Cibus, UC San Diego
Services

Available for

Podcast Guest

In-studio or remote. 30-90 min format. Brings real credentials + real stories.

Keynote Speaking

Conferences, universities, corporate events. Science communication, misinformation, civic engagement.

Live Debate

Any science topic. Any format. 500+ live debates and counting.

Brand Spokesperson

Pharma, biotech, health, education. Authentic scientific authority with proven audience trust.

Commercial & On-Camera

Spokesperson, host, presenter, expert. Professional studio ready.

Science Consulting

Film, TV, media accuracy. Making the science right — and making it interesting.

Demo Reel

60 seconds.

Teaching. Authority. Composure under pressure. Personality.

Expertise

Key topics

Evolution vs. Creationism

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

Vaccine Science & the Anti-Vax Movement

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

MAHA / RFK Jr. Health Claims

What the science actually says about the MAHA movement — from a PhD who debates them live.

The Psychology of Science Denial

500+ live debates. What actually changes minds — and what doesn't.

Fighting Misinformation in Real Time

Lessons from the front lines. How it spreads, why it sticks, and what works.

Building a Media Brand as a Working Scientist

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

AI & Pro-Science Civic Organizing

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

Biotech & Gene Therapy (Explained Simply)

CRISPR, gene therapy, mRNA — explained by someone who worked in the field.

Audience

Who watches.

Why it matters for your brand.

61%
Female TikTok audience
Rare for science/debate content
75%
US-based Facebook audience
Core age 35-64
7.78%
TikTok engagement rate
3x platform average
Top 10
US media markets
NYC, LA, Chicago, Philly, Houston
Biography

Dr. Gregory Newkirk is a molecular biologist (PhD, UC Riverside), science communicator, and the host of The Dr Greg Show — 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.

Technical Capabilities
Full multi-camera OBS studio with professional audio (Electro-Voice RE20)
Remote recording via Riverside.fm, Zencastr, Zoom, Google Meet
In-person in San Diego County, CA — will travel nationally
Nightly stream 9PM-11PM PT — recordings outside that window preferred
Press Resources
Schedule

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30-minute intro calls. Pick a time that works.

Contact

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For custom requests, brand partnerships, or anything that needs more detail.

Or reach out directly:

greg@drgregshow.com|(909) 577-5677