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Flâneur and irrepressible commentator, Rick Edwards, and "Indiana Jones in a lab coat" Dr. Michael Brooks, delve into the science behind popular culture.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Science behind popular culture • Exploration of movie themes • Interviews with experts • Technological advancements • Ethical dilemmas • Human health and evolution • Environment and sustainability • Mysteries of the universe"Science(ish)" is a podcast where host Rick Edwards, alongside Dr. Michael Brooks, delves into the fascinating intersection of science and popular culture. Each episode draws inspiration from a wide array of films, television shows, and novels, using them as springboards to explore scientific concepts and questions that intrigue both the hosts and their audience.
The podcast covers diverse subjects ranging from the feasibility of turning invisible to the science behind dark, dystopian futures, and even the ethical implications of advanced technologies. The hosts tackle contemporary issues such as environmental sustainability, artificial intelligence, and human augmentation. They also explore more niche scientific curiosities like the possibility of reversing aging or the complexities of human consciousness. With guests who are experts in their respective fields, the discussions go deep into topics like the neuroscience of pain, the science behind creating autonomous vehicles, and the latest advancements in regenerative medicine.
Beyond the scientific discussions, the podcast often addresses broader societal and ethical questions. This includes the potential and limits of mind uploading, the viability of geoengineering to combat climate change, and the implications of advanced genetic modifications. The hosts also dive into historical contexts and the evolution of scientific thought, drawing connections between past scientific milestones and present-day advancements.
Through a blend of humor, rigorous science, and cultural references, "Science(ish)" provides a platform where complex scientific ideas are explained and debated within the framework of familiar narratives from popular media. Whether unpacking the viability of constructing massive structures like those in "Game of Thrones" or questioning the ethics of sex robots as seen in "Westworld," the podcast seeks to make science accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
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8: Episode 100: The Invisible Man2020-Mar-06 45 minutes |
7: Dark Waters2020-Feb-28 46 minutes |
6: Robocop2020-Feb-21 45 minutes |
5: Silence of The Lambs2020-Feb-14 41 minutes |
4: Star Wars2019-Dec-20 43 minutes |
3: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle2019-Dec-13 42 minutes |
2: Game Of Thrones (Live)2019-Dec-06 51 minutes |
1: Jaws2019-Nov-29 42 minutes |
12: History of the World: Part 12019-Mar-21 41 minutes |
11: Deadpool2019-Mar-14 41 minutes |
10: Inside Out2019-Mar-08 40 minutes |
9: Antz2019-Feb-28 37 minutes |
8: WALL-E2019-Feb-22 41 minutes |
7: Geostorm2019-Feb-14 41 minutes |
6: Icarus2019-Feb-07 35 minutes |
5: Dante's Peak2019-Jan-31 37 minutes |
4: Westworld2018-Dec-20 36 minutes |
3: Blindness2018-Dec-14 38 minutes |
2: Moonraker2018-Dec-06 36 minutes |
1: Fight Club2018-Nov-29 36 minutes |
33: Is LIGO right?2018-Nov-02 37 minutes |
32: First Man2018-Oct-19 39 minutes |
31: Pi2018-Sep-13 39 minutes |
30: Doctor Strange2018-Sep-07 36 minutes |
29: Frankenstein2018-Aug-30 43 minutes |
28: Rounders2018-Aug-23 40 minutes |
27: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy2018-Aug-16 39 minutes |
26: The Dead Zone2018-Aug-09 41 minutes |
25: Nightmare on Elm Street2018-Aug-02 42 minutes |
24: Knight Rider2018-Jul-26 39 minutes |
23: Get Out2018-Jul-19 37 minutes |
22: Enigma2018-Jul-12 38 minutes |
21: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom2018-Jul-05 42 minutes |
20: Still Alice2018-Jun-29 35 minutes |
19: Ice Age2018-Jun-21 28 minutes |
18: Good Will Hunting2018-Jun-14 36 minutes |
17: Chain Reaction2018-Jun-07 34 minutes |
16: Demolition man2018-May-31 32 minutes |
15: Rick and Morty2018-May-24 48 minutes |
14: Seven Pounds2018-May-17 35 minutes |
13: Contagion2018-May-10 36 minutes |
12: Altered Carbon2018-May-03 35 minutes |
11: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2018-Apr-26 36 minutes |
10: The Machine Stops2018-Apr-19 36 minutes |
9: Dr Strangelove2018-Apr-12 38 minutes |
8: The Cell2018-Apr-05 29 minutes |
7: The Day of the Triffids2018-Mar-29 31 minutes |
6: Hackers2018-Mar-22 35 minutes |
5: Limitless2018-Mar-15 31 minutes |
4: Flatliners2018-Mar-08 28 minutes |
3: Children of Men2018-Mar-01 31 minutes |
2: Never Let Me Go2018-Feb-22 38 minutes |
1: Arrival2018-Feb-15 34 minutes |
Science(ish) Season Three Trailer2018-Feb-01 5 minutes |
Science(ish) Christmas Special, Series 2 Episode 82017-Dec-21 38 minutes |
Gattaca – Live from The Wigtown Book Festival, Series 2 Episode 72017-Oct-06 60 minutes |
Armageddon, Series 2 Episode 62017-Jul-26 53 minutes |
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Series 2 Episode 52017-Jul-14 53 minutes |
The Fly, Series 2 Episode 42017-May-17 55 minutes |
Perfume, Series 2 Episode 32017-Apr-24 53 minutes |
Special(ish) 023 – Big Data Brother2017-Apr-21 7 minutes |
1984, Series 2 Episode 22017-Mar-17 59 minutes |
The Matrix, Series 2 Episode 12017-Feb-14 67 minutes |
Scienceish Season Two Trailer2017-Feb-07 5 minutes |
Special(ish) 022 – The Red Planet2016-Nov-30 19 minutes |
Special(ish) 021 – Mauna Loa2016-Nov-22 17 minutes |
017 – The Martian2016-Nov-15 61 minutes |
016 – Her2016-Oct-25 75 minutes |
Special(ish) 019 – Flight to Mars2016-Oct-18 14 minutes |
Special(ish) 018 – Harmon-E2016-Oct-05 10 minutes |
Special(ish) 017 – The Uncanny2016-Sep-21 8 minutes |
015 – Big Data2016-Sep-13 49 minutes |
Special(ish) 016 – Finding Your Voice2016-Sep-08 7 minutes |
Special(ish) 015 – Back to Reality2016-Aug-31 8 minutes |
014 – Lord Of The Flies2016-Aug-24 46 minutes |
Special(ish) 014 – Piggy in the Middle2016-Aug-21 10 minutes |
Special(ish) 013 – King of the Swingers2016-Aug-03 8 minutes |
013 – The Abyss2016-Jul-27 45 minutes |
Special(ish) 012 – Stuck in the Mud2016-Jul-20 6 minutes |
Special(ish) 011 – The Deep2016-Jul-13 12 minutes |
012 – Alien2016-Jul-06 50 minutes |
Special(ish) 010 – The Great Escape2016-Jul-03 7 minutes |
Special(ish) 009 – Here Be Dragons2016-Jun-22 7 minutes |
Special(ish) 008 – Dark Night2016-Jun-15 8 minutes |
Special(ish) 007 – Area 512016-Jun-08 12 minutes |
011 – Minority Report2016-Jun-02 50 minutes |
Special(ish) 006 – A Criminal Mind2016-May-25 9 minutes |
Special(ish) 005 – Pale Blue Dot2016-May-18 10 minutes |
010 – Interstellar2016-May-13 51 minutes |
Special(ish) 004 – Life on Mars2016-May-04 12 minutes |
Special(ish) 003 – A Head Above2016-Apr-26 13 minutes |
009 – Planet of the Apes2016-Apr-19 45 minutes |
Special(ish) 002 – Rise of the Machines2016-Apr-13 9 minutes |
Special(ish) 001 – Sticks & Stones2016-Apr-06 12 minutes |
008 – The Circle2016-Mar-15 51 minutes |
007 – Ex Machina2016-Feb-16 55 minutes |
006 – The Time Machine2016-Feb-08 49 minutes |
005 – Comics2016-Jan-29 47 minutes |
004 – The Day After Tomorrow2015-Dec-30 44 minutes |
003 – Jurassic Park2015-Dec-03 46 minutes |
002 – Brave New World2015-Dec-03 50 minutes |
001 – Inception2015-Dec-03 45 minutes |