Best Super Human Radio Podcasts (2025)

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INTRODUCING — Brain Rot 3:00

3h ago3:00

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For Science Friction, it's Brain Rot — a new series about the science of being chronically online and what it’s doing to our brains. What's really going on with our attention spans? Is data-dumping your entire life into ChatGPT helpful? And what's it like to be in love ... with an AI? National technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre tackles the wildes…

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When Is Pornography a Problem? 24:21

15h ago24:21

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Pornography has never been easier to access and consume. While experts don’t agree on labeling its problematic use as “addiction,” its use targets the same areas of the brain as substances. And its use can be detrimental to health and well-being. We’re joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Danielle Sukenik, assistant professor of psychia…

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Titans of Science: Simon Baron-Cohen 32:59

1d ago32:59

32:59

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, Titans of Science continues with Autism research pioneer, Simon Baron-Cohen... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Marcato Radio 40

3d ago

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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Marcato Radio 40

3d ago

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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy! -Playlist coming soon!—By Super Marcato Bros.

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Is the UN underestimating the global fall in fertility? 8:58

4d ago8:58

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Every two years, the UN release their predictions for the future population of humanity – currently expected to peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion people. One of the things they use to work this out is the fertility rate, the number of children the average woman is expected to have in her lifetime. When this number falls below 2, the overall …

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Curing mosquitoes' malaria, and the history of our units 33:36

5d ago33:36

33:36

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: The new drug that cures mosquitoes of malaria. Intrigued? You'll see why scientists have done this, in just a minute. Also, the Microsoft AI system set to revolutionise weather forecasting, so you can plan that barbecue with impunity in future! And, 150 years of the metre, kilo and second: how science finall…

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Rates are falling. Inflation is steady. So what now? 33:03

6d ago33:03

33:03

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates. Inflation is under control, unemployment is low, and the forecasts say ‘steady as she goes.’ What do we do when everything works out the way we’ve planned? Guests: Myriam Robin - Senior Writer for the Australian Financial Review Tom Crowley - ABC federal political reporter and previously an economist with th…

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The rising tide of fungal diseases 35:16

8d ago35:16

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This episode of The Naked Scientists was brought to you in partnership with the health foundation Wellcome.In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we return to the world of fungi and why this is one of the most serious health threats you haven't heard of... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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How dead is the internet? 8:59

11d ago8:59

8:59

In the early 2020s, a conspiracy theory started circulating online known as the “dead internet theory”. This suggested that, instead of a vibrant digital super-community where people freely share things like cat videos and conspiracy theories, the internet was instead basically dead - an AI dystopia controlled by the deep state, where almost everyt…

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DNA frees man after 38 years, and breast cancer breakthrough 36:46

12d ago36:46

36:46

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: New DNA evidence helps free a British man after 38 years in prison. Also, Cambridge scientists push up breast cancer survival rates and cut side effects with a new treatment regimen. And, why the near and the far side of the Moon are world's apart in appearance: it's all down to temperature differences insid…

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Is monopsony worse than monopoly? 28:13

13d ago28:13

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Welcome to the world of monopsony - where sellers, not buyers, get the raw deal. So, how does this impact me as a consumer? Then, the link between productivity and a pay increase. Guests: Emilia Terzon - ABC national business reporter Matthew McKenzie - Energy and economics reporter with the West Australian Get in touch: We read all of your emails,…

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Titans of Science: Sarah Parcak 30:32

15d ago30:32

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Sarah Parcak was born in Bangor, Maine on the 23rd of November 1978. She attended Bangor High School before reading Egyptology and Archaeology at Yale University. She then studied here in Cambridge under the supervision of the world-renowned Egyptologist Barry Kemp. After that, she was a teacher at Swansea University and then also at the University…

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Rebroadcast: Konami

17d ago

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in September of 2013- "Konami (#77)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored and shared some of the best music from Konami games! Super C - Hidenori Maezawa - Konami - NES - 1988 -Area 4 & 7 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Michiru Yamane - Kon…

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Rebroadcast: Konami

17d ago

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in September of 2013- "Konami (#77)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored and shared some of the best music from Konami games!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Warren Buffett’s brilliant bets 8:58

19d ago8:58

8:58

Warren Buffett has announced he is stepping down as CEO of his company, Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett is one of the richest people in the world, and is widely held up as the greatest investor who ever lived. He’s also been remarkably critical of other masters of the financial universe. Tim Harford talks to Financial Times journalist Robin Wiggleswort…

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Tough climate future ahead, and self-inflicted snake bites 37:52

19d ago37:52

37:52

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: A landmark report that outlines the generational impact of climate change; also, the man bitten by snakes and even injected with venom hundreds of times has provided the key to a powerful new antivenom; and a breakthrough in oven technology that's helping to cook up a revolution in industrial baking... Like …

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Physical Therapist: Research Is Advancing Care, Recovery for Patients Facing Knee Replacement 36:53

20d ago36:53

36:53

More than 1 in 10 adults over age 50 experience knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, and about 1 in 25 will go on to have knee replacement surgery. As our population ages, cases of osteoarthritis are expected to climb, meaning even more patients facing the prospect of knee replacement and rehabilitation. This episode of Health Science Radio features…

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Reform ready: What Albanese could do now 34:24

20d ago34:24

34:24

With a strong second-term mandate, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a rare chance to drive real change. From tax to housing to climate policy, the moment is ripe for long-term reform that could shape Australia’s future for decades. But where to begin? Plus, listener Alex challenges the narrative around government debt and household budgets. Gues…

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How fungi shape our world 33:50

23d ago33:50

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This episode of The Naked Scientists was brought to you in partnership with the health foundation Wellcome. This week, the first in a two-part series on the hidden world of fungi. What we do - and don't - know about them, and how the fungal landscape is set to shift as our climate changes. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked S…

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Bonus episode: The Autism Curve 15:08

23d ago15:08

15:08

An interruption to your regular podcast feed: the first episode of a new BBC Radio 4 series investigating the steep rise in autism diagnoses. The Autism Curve looks into the data that has prompted arguments - and conspiracy theories - about what’s behind the rapid rise. It goes on to explore changes in what autism is, who gets to define it, and who…

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Donald Trump: 100 days fact-check 9:09

26d ago9:09

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On the 29th April US President Donald Trump took to the stage in Michigan to celebrate his first 100 days in office. This is a milestone in American politics, but is everything he claims the administration has achieved true? The BBC’s US National Digital Reporter Mike Wendling joins us to fact-check President Trump’s claims on immigration, the stoc…

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Indus River in Kashmir crossfire, and gene-stealing cancers 35:13

27d ago35:13

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Will - and could - India switch off the water supply to Pakistan amid mounting tensions over Kashmir? Also, how a transmissible canine cancer from 8000 years ago is shedding fresh light on tumour biology - and how cancers can steal foreign genes, today. And, testing out a virtual reality tool designed to hel…

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Inflation is down so why do we keep going on about the price of eggs? 29:05

27d ago29:05

29:05

Australia’s inflation rate is now firmly in the RBA’s target band, but groceries, rent, and daily essentials still feel painfully expensive. Why is there a disconnect between the data and what we think is our lived reality? The Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, says he wants to cut Australia’s permanent migration program. Is such a cut possible? And…

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Are 80% of women really only attracted to 20% of men? 8:57

29d ago8:57

8:57

Netflix’s psychological drama Adolescence has started a debate about teenage boys and misogyny in modern society. It tells the story of a seemingly normal young boy, Jamie, who is arrested after the brutal murder of a girl in his class. The series focuses on how young men are being radicalised against women by various podcasts, blogs and forums tha…

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Titans of Science: Andrew Pollard 32:04

30d ago32:04

32:04

Today's Titan is former chair of the UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, and a key figure in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine which rolled out during the Covid pandemic. Andrew Pollard tells Chris Smith how vaccines work, how public health bodies decide what to protect us against, and how current technology will shape the future of …

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Q&A: Guiding Bach, Our Wives Rock, Mending Music

1M ago

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In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune, and more!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Q&A: Guiding Bach, Our Wives Rock, Mending Music

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In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune, and more! Karl Brueggemann - High Flyer 2 - Saturday in Igloo Town Will Brueggemann - Super Star Squadron 2 - Squadron, Assemble! --Background music tracklist-- -Selections from Out Run -Selections from Out Runn…

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Malaria fight in jeopardy, and bone collecting caterpillars 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: World Malaria Day, and why overseas aid cuts in the US are threatening to cause a crisis; the carnivorous caterpillar dubbed the "bone collector" that steals from spiders; and the biotechnologist attempting to feed astronauts better in space... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scient…

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What exactly is a recession? 29:05

1M ago29:05

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It's more than job losses. It's dreams deferred and careers that never get off the ground. Why do the scars last a lifetime? Then, why does the Justice Department want to break up Google? Plus, penalty rates are under the spotlight again, but do they really cost the economy jobs? Guests: Dan Ziffer - ABC national business reporter Rachel Clayton - …

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Titans of Science: Sara Russell 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, Titans of Science continues with planetary scientist charged with analysing rock samples brought in from outer space, Sara Russell... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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The pioneers of proof 8:59

1M ago8:59

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Here are More or Less we’ll all about the facts. Every day we use a toolkit of known proofs to try and answer our listeners’ questions. But who do we have to thank for this toolkit and how did they set about proving the unknown? Luckily for us mathematician Adam Kucharski has just written a book about this very topic called ‘Proof: The Uncertain Sc…

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Martian carbon cycles, and magnetic flip fried Neanderthals 36:46

1M ago36:46

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Evidence of a carbon cycle on Mars has been unearthed by the Curiosity rover. What does it mean for the red planet's past habitability? Also, the cannabis-based painkiller as powerful as an opioid, but without the side effects. And, could fashion sense and a primitive sunscreen have been the deciding 'factor…

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TikTok vs Louis Vuitton: How China's revenge tariffs are crashing the luxury market 28:34

1M ago28:34

28:34

What do luxury handbags and kids’ colouring books have in common? They're both caught up in the latest economic crossfire. Then, we unpack the economic chaos of an election campaign full of promises, including a $1,000 no-questions-asked tax deduction. Plus, Australia’s very own Future Fund fantasies: who's really winning, and are you one of them? …

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Titans of Science: Richard Thompson 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

Titans of Science series is back for another run. And to kick us off, marine biologist Richard Thompson, who first brought to the world's attention 20 years ago the problem that is micro - and now nano - plastic pollution... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Marcato Radio 39

1M ago

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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy! -Track list coming soon!-By Super Marcato Bros.

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Marcato Radio 39

1M ago

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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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How much is a human life worth? 8:58

2M ago8:58

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What is the cash value of a human life? That’s the question at the heart of The Price of Life, a book by journalist Jenny Kleeman. It turns out that there’s not just one price, there are many - depending on exactly how that life is being created, traded or destroyed. Tim Harford talks to Jenny about what she discovered. Presenter: Tim HarfordProduc…

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Womb transplant baby, and ancient seafarers 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

In the News podcast: the first baby is born in the UK to a woman with a transplanted uterus, and we speak to the surgeons responsible. Also, the best evidence yet the shingles vaccine can help reduce the risk of developing dementia; a drug that could make human blood deadly to mosquitoes. Then, we travel back in time 8,500 years to hear about the s…

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Has Trump put my financial future at risk? 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Super falling. Mortgage stress rising. Retirement plans, once solid, now blurred by uncertainty. There is an anxiety currently shaking Australian financial confidence. We unpack what Trump's latest tariffs mean for your financial future, and how to steady the ship in turbulent times. Guests: Nicki Hutley - Independent economist Michael Janda - ABC …

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The mistake in Trump’s tariff formula 29:37

2M ago29:37

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What is the error in the calculation Donald Trump used to work out his new tariffs? What happened when the government ordered a recount of bobbies on the beat? When is a tax freeze not a tax freeze? And do redheads really have a 25% higher tolerance to pain? Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This episode was originally broad…

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