32 episodes

The podcast that brings together comedians and scientific minds to answer the biggest of all questions, ever.

Each person brings a question. Someone secretly has an answer. Before each answer is revealed, the cast try to figure it out...

A Piece of String Josie A Peters, Matthew Shribman, Sophie Ward

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 56 Ratings

The podcast that brings together comedians and scientific minds to answer the biggest of all questions, ever.

Each person brings a question. Someone secretly has an answer. Before each answer is revealed, the cast try to figure it out...

    Does The Ocean Need More Publicity?

    Does The Ocean Need More Publicity?

    What in nature is best at keeping time? Do we focus as much effort on the sea as we do space? When’s the best time to have kids? Matt, James, Fran and Sophie work out the truth.

    • 38 min
    Do Cuckoos Have Superpowers?

    Do Cuckoos Have Superpowers?

    How much heat from the sun would it take to turn a beach into glass? Which is the ugliest animal? What is the fastest growing thing on the planet? Josie, Matt, Sophie and Fran hunt down the answers.

    • 35 min
    Does Paris actually exist?

    Does Paris actually exist?

    What’s the most socially contagious thing after yawning? Which animal has the best memory per hour alive? If we all disappear tomorrow, how long would it take for all traces of us to vanish? James, Fran, Matt and Sophie find out.

    • 38 min
    How Romantic Is A Drunken Fly?

    How Romantic Is A Drunken Fly?

    What’s the best type of cloud? What’s the most adventurous of flies? In 50 years, our grandkids will say ‘I can’t believe you grew up without...’ what? Sophie, Paul, Matt and special guest Erica McAlister discuss.

    • 37 min
    How Warm Are Butterfly Wings?

    How Warm Are Butterfly Wings?

    What’s the best water? Which wearable material would keep you the warmest and the driest? What’s the fastest food? Fran, Sophie, Josie and Matt discover the truth.

    • 36 min
    How Many House Plants Do You Need To Make All Your Oxygen?

    How Many House Plants Do You Need To Make All Your Oxygen?

    How many plants would you have to carry around with you to replace all the oxygen you use when breathing? What’s the loudest animal on earth? Why is it so hard to get out of bed in the morning? Paul, Matt, Sophie and special guest Tom Crawford reveal all.

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

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So glad you’re back!

Love this podcast :)

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S2

Finally a sequel to my favourite podcast

MeanderingPlatypus ,

Wonderful

Absolutely fantastic podcast. Fills the need of young science fans for a younger group of scientists to listen to. Leaves you wanting to hang out with the cast members !

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