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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):
➤ Human evolution • Science behind pop culture • Technology • Genetics • Ethics in science • Physics • Neuroscience • Environmental issues • Medical research • Consciousness • Social issues • Historical influenceThis podcast, titled "Science(ish)," is hosted by Rick Edwards, described as a flâneur and irrepressible commentator, and Dr. Michael Brooks, referred to as "Indiana Jones in a lab coat." The series delves into the science behind popular culture through an engaging discussion format. Each episode uses a particular movie, book, TV show, or cultural phenomenon as a springboard to explore scientific concepts and questions that resonate with contemporary concerns and curiosities.
The content spans a broad array of scientific disciplines and themes. Episodes frequently address theoretical science and emerging technologies, discussing the feasibility and implications of concepts like invisibility, cyborgs, and mind uploading. Biological sciences are also a recurrent theme, with episodes examining topics such as regenerative medicine, the evolution of vision, and the potential for eradicating diseases like dementia.
Environmental and planetary sciences feature prominently, exploring issues from global waste management to the risks and ethics of geoengineering. The podcast also ventures into psychological and neuroscientific territory by exploring phenomena like pain, hypnosis, and the neurology of empathy and personality.
Episodes often seek to answer "what if" scenarios derived from sci-fi and speculative fiction by investigating technological advancements, ethical considerations, and probable futures. For instance, discussions range from the possibility of reversing brain ageing to the implications of driverless cars. The podcast also touches on historical and social science themes, including the impacts of geography on history and the psychological underpinnings of societal structures.
In essence, this podcast interweaves popular culture with rigorous scientific inquiry, making complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging by rooting them in familiar, often entertaining references. The hosts employ a lively, conversational style to bridge the gap between entertainment and education, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the science that underpins everyday life and popular media.
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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 |