The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we watch Interstellar with physicist-turned-engineer Leah Morgan and talk a lot about therapy, parenting, our intimate knowledge of corn lifecycles and Men Of Physics. This episode will offend microbiologists because we don't mock The Blight enough.…

The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we watch the non-Marvel Marvel movie Morbius with molecular biology expert Dr Aimee Eckert. It is NOT GOOD.By Clever Make Funny Productions Ltd

The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week it's time for Never Explain, our occasional science comedy panel show, to take a look at 2024 and give out some points. With: Steve Cross Sarah Jones Lynsey Smart Kate Slade Claire Price Helen WilkesBy Clever Make Funny Productions Ltd

The podcast that treats science with all the seriousness and preparatin it deserves. This week we meet anatomist Rebecca Shepherd to find out about teaching medical students, fitting a science life around kids and turning your celeb crushes into first author papers. Featuring: Steve Cross - that science jokes one Rebecca Shepherd - @special-stains.…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we're joined by Liz Johnson, to find out the secrets of veterinarian training and to look at the animal new Starring: Steve Cross - Lover not a fighter Liz Johnson - Animal appreciator and co-host of https://www.instagram.com/huh.thatsfunny/…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week Leah is picking the movie so it's got a MASSIVE fusion reactor in it. Also it doesn't really understand what people are like but there's a lot of whiskey. We watched Passengers (Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence, Trolley Problems etc) so you don't have to. …

The podcast that treats science with all the seriousness it deserves. This week we meet the founder of PostDoc Appreciation Week, Dr Joan Chang, and get tips on how to get your own research group without following all the rules. We also talk collagen in beauty products, the vagaries of science funding, and building your own community.…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we watched the 2013 Tom Cruise vehicle Oblivion, which was an awful trick to play on a woman who just watched MOON. Spoilers for Oblivion (2013) and MOON (2009). Starring: Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Steve Cross - Listens to vintage vinyl, woul…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we try and find out how to build a career in science communication, with Dr Leigh Wilson from King's College London. Leigh is a neuroscientist, science comms educator and creator of some wonderful projects about the brain.…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we watched the 2009 movie MOON, which prompted a discussion about the ethics of the materials of technoscience, and what we'd be willing to suffer to make fusion happen. Spoilers for MOON (2009). Oh we spoil it so much. Starring: Leah Morgan - The UK's F…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we're joined by Helen Wilkes for a look at the big science stories that are shocking the world all the way back to 2015. Helen doesn't know what a news story is, apparently. Starring: Steve Cross - Respecter of Ancient Ways Helen Wilkes - DNA Copyist…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet psychiatric genetics researcher turned standup comedian Lynsey Smart to find out about the South-West's nerd-friendly comedy scene and discover what the Raggy Dolls can teach us. With Steve Cross - generic nerd Lynsey Smart - Radio 4 voice haver but …

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Nell the physicist to find out about a new astronomical object that she absolutely didn't make up. Starring: Steve Cross - Space monkey. Nell Grabham - Looks up, understands it.

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we fly to Leeds to talk to Max about how to get kids to love numbers again. Starring: Steve Cross - Runs the numbers Max Hughes - Lovable maths clownBy Clever Make Funny Productions Ltd

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Kate Slade from the University of Lancaster to finally discover why our minds are in such a terrible state and why we've never won Olympic gold Starring: Steve Cross - ADHD influencer and actually knows about sport Chloe Slevin - Vacationer extraordi…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the eighth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Pore little guy Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Jaimie Smithson from the University of Liverpool to find out about what's really going on in the sea, and how climate change is even going to ruin your fish n' chips. Starring: Steve Cross - Fish refuser Chloe Slevin - Overcome with cephalopod fandom…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the seventh in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Wall fighter Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the sixth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Poon Lim Enthusiast Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the fifth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Haver of awkward conversations Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.science…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Dr Ally Grandison from the University of Surrey to learn about the science of language and using your kids to get favours from other scientists. Starring: Steve Cross - Comedian and user of talking and that Ally Grandison - Director of Surrey Baby La…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the fourth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Comedian and enabler Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.o…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the third in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. Starring: Steve Cross - 4 Body Problem haver Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the second in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. Starring: Steve Cross - Crisp aficionado Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the first in a series where we watch 3 Body Problem, now on Netflix. Starring: Steve Cross - NEEEEEERRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDD Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we play off fusion power against AI, learn about some cool new killer whales, try to probe the minds of dogs and share cautionary tales. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Sperm whale defender Steve Cross - Comedian and please book me I need money Alice Morrell - …

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we try to solve a true crime mystery, get into parasite guts and ponder the true nature of reality. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Older than you remember Steve Cross - Museum Metaphysicist Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://scienceshowoff.wordpress.com…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week a science news roundup focussing on animals, emotion, not eating animals and the negative emotions caused by eating animals. Don't eat animals. Starring: Alice Morrell - Hippy overlord Steve Cross - Education mastermind Science Showoff gigs are on sale: …

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is a special episode recorded using the binaural technique which means you must wear headphones and not be anywhere too noisy to get the full effect. Today we'll learn Alice's greatest successes and darkest secrets. Starring: Alice Morrell - Animal criminal S…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We tackle the hottest science news, big up MF DOOM, shame Chloe's lack of DIY skills and explain psychology. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person Steve Cross - Spokesperson for c…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Chloe is joined by podcast friends Eva and Emma to tackle all the big news of the week! Starring: Chloe Slevin - Reseach comms guru and fiancée Eva Higginbotham - podcast impresario and brain person Emma Soopramanien - cocktail connoisseur Science Showoff gigs are…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. It's time to put Chloe's much-vaunted relationship advice skills to the test as she tackles hot questions from the internet's worst places. Plus what it's like to be in a statistics gameshow! Starring: Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths Alice …

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We look at cicadapcalypse, productivity tools, carbon capture, protein and the uselessness of men. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person Emily Harford - certified lord of fusion S…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We look at our resolutions for the new year, spend too long debating the legality of canine cuisine, learn about marathon science and debate Hydro Homies. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Slevin - Zoology communi…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Now in a new 2024 format! We look ahead and behind as we try to work out what the New Year has in store, using all our science nous. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Sleighvin - Zoology communicator and seller of…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we review "Dementia: Hope the Future" fom BBC Wales and delve deep into the insides of our heads looking for juicy nuggets Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Emma Soopramanien - Neuroscientist and cocktail connoiss…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Now in a new Christmas format! Starring: Steve Crossmas - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Sleighvin - Extreme festive elf, zoologist and seller of maths Sarmyrhh Jones - Geomicrobiologist and comedian We cover all the big Christmas top…

A short one this time listeners as Steve catches up with Miranda Burke from the University of Lancaster. They talk about tomatoes, carrots, and what podcasts might be like in a post-apocalyptic agrarian world. They also try to work out if either of them can afford to shop at Waitrose. Find Miranda at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloë Slevin - Animal expert and maths research pusher Sarah Jones - Welsh comedy ambassador to London What on Earth is hibernation? And why is it? Is it just a big nap with a posh name…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloë Slevin - Animal expert and maths research pusher Alice Morrell - Zebra follower and research manager Biologists keep trying to bring things back. But why? How? And haven't they se…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Alice Morrell - zoologist, data cruncher and tick hater Emma Soopramanien - brain expert and TikTok consumer With the news that STEVE can be seen in the skies above Britain, we went loo…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion We cover all the big science stories of the week including the Derby floods. We have a quick swipe at our second least favourite pub chain, and wor…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Alice Morrell - Zoology communicator and outdoors afficiando Gaia Mortier - Animal Feeding PhD researcher and @thatitchygirl A special episode to leave you wincing and scratching as lic…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Belle Taylor - medical communications expert and atmospheric chemistry expert Chloe Slevin - maths pusher and ocean life knower Steve is away so it's time to do the serious stuff he doesn't appreciate. The Nobel prizes have been announced and we're havin…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Power Alice Morrell - Animal behaviour expert We're worried about an alien attack so Alice talks us through the concept…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Part of the WOSP/Science Showoff community is Never Explain, our comedy panel show with fighting and opinions. This week, a WOSP team took on all-comers (well, two comers). Find out who won! Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowo…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Rach Williams - chicken/mouse brain expert and festival science cheerleader Sarah Jones - Welsh scientific ambassador to London Join us for a journey through…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Belle Taylor - medical technology communication boss Lucy Eckersley - wildlife biologist and nature lover This week we're catching up on all the corvid facts…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan - the UK's face of fusion power Max Hughes - maths pusher This week we're counting the facts about Girl Math, as well as trying to understand DnD…

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Chloë Slevin - Zoologist and maths promoter This week we're picking through the summer science stories, looking at psychology research with tiny sample sizes…