BONUS EPISODE The National Center for Advancing Translational Science emphasizes the need for translational scientists to be skilled communicators with audiences across diverse social, cultural, economic and scientific backgrounds. If research findings are not shared with other academics, industry scientists, nonprofit organizations, governments, or directly to the people who could benefit from breakthroughs the most, the research just sits on a shelf. However, getting these findings to those that can benefit from them takes a team of individuals each with a different, but complementary, perspective on communication. Our team of expert communicators weigh in on the ups and downs, pros and cons of taking science public and impart some practical advice to those who want to become a voice for their community.