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Thom & Skylar Young-Bayer: The Captain Is Always Right

September 8, 2017

Marine biologist Skylar Bayer and first mate Thom Young find love on a boat.

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In Marine Biology Tags love, relationships, ship, ocean, Thom Young-Bayer, Skylar Young-Bayer, couple, pair stories

Thom Young-Bayer: The Rough Draft

March 3, 2017

Ecologist Thom Young-Bayer makes the unthinkable decision to leave science after his life changes course.

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In Health and Medicine, Ecology Tags Thom Young-Bayer, cancer, ecology, twins, family, Young-Bayer

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Washington, DC - Chain Reactions
Nov 5
November 5, 2026
Washington, DC - Chain Reactions
November 5, 2026

Story Collider is back in DC for five true, personal stories exploring the chain reactions that shape our lives.

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November 5, 2026
Los Angeles, CA - Into the Unknown
Nov 12
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Los Angeles, CA - Into the Unknown
November 12, 2026

Join us in LA for an unforgettable night of true, personal stories about stepping into the unknown.

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New York, NY - Trial by Fire
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New York, NY - Trial by Fire
November 19, 2026

Join us at QED Astoria in Queens, NY for a night of true, personal stories about unexpected challenges, high-stakes moments, and discovering what we're capable of when the heat is on.

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