The Information Entropy Podcast

Dr. Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting
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Join Mitch and Tom as they endeavour to decrease the entropy of information in our lives. From deep space and human evolution to pop culture and gaming filled tangents, the boys will take you through a whole host of scientific topics with guests joining them along the way. The IE Podcast makes science interesting, funny, and accessible for all! Join us for new content every week and find us on our socials to join in the conversation!

  1. 11H AGO

    Dinosaurs: Terrible Lizards or Complex Giants?

    Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week, we explore the world of dinosaurs — what actually was a dinosaur and when did they live in relation to us anyway? We look at giant herbivores and apex predators, understanding how they shaped their ecosystem and how it shaped them in return. We look at fossils and follow the analysis process that allows us to infer their physiology and even behaviour

    1h 3m

  2. MAR 13

    To Beaver or Not to Beaver: Communication and Consciousness

    Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we start with Beavers and end up with Aristotle? Confused? You haven’t event listened yet! Following the release of Hoppers we start by exploring ecosystem management, dive into the science of animal communication, exploring how researchers decode animal vocalisations and even attempt to speak back. Finally, we ask a bigger question: what would it actually mean to copy our brains and implant them in another being? Human or Beaver!

    1h 9m

  3. MAR 6

    The Deep Ocean: Into the Abyss

    The deep ocean covers most of our planet, yet it remains one of Earth’s least explored environments. In this episode we descend through the layers of the ocean to understand the deep, and how life survives in a world without sunlight. We explore the nutrient cycles that power deep-sea ecosystems, from sinking organic matter to whale falls and hydrothermal vents, before looking at the extraordinary adaptations and mating strategies organisms use to survive in darkness and crushing pressure. The deep sea may feel alien — but it plays a fundamental role in the life of our planet.

    1h 3m

  4. FEB 27

    Exercise: Love it or Loathe it

    Exercise isn’t just burning calories — it’s a fascinating biological process that challenges your muscles, heart, and metabolism at every level. In this episode, we explore how your body generates energy, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic effort, and why muscles get stronger when stressed. We also unpack VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and the “afterburn” effect, showing how different types of exercise remodel your physiology. Whether you’re a casual walker, weekend warrior, or dedicated lifter, this episode reveals the science behind every move you make.

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 20

    The Winter Olympics: Science and Scandal

    Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are turning our heads to the ever-impressive Winter Olympic Games! While exploring the science and mechanics behind the flight of ski jumpers and the twists and turns of figure skating the boys also explore the scandals that have come out of this years games: Penis-gate (fact or fiction), the Canadians double touch curling, and much more!

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 13

    Memories: Recall, Trauma, and Neurodivergence

    Should you trust your own memory? Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week we are returnign to memory to understand how recall actually works, why amnesic patients can still learn, how trauma reshapes childhood memory, and what ADHD and autism reveal about how differently brains store the past.

    1h 9m

  7. FEB 6

    Memories: A False Witness?

    Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are exploring our past through the form of memories… what are memories in the first place and how do they biologically function? Are they as accurate as you think or is your episodic memory filled with false reconstructions? How it possible for two people observing the same event to have two dramatically different recollections? Why is nostalgia such a positive feeling: Is it just rose tinted glasses or a longing for times gone by? Join Mitch and Tom as they break it down for you.

    1h 3m

  8. JAN 30

    Supplements: Fact or Fiction

    Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are returning to the world of supplements and exploring, are they fact or fiction? I will not lie… this is quite an off-topic episode, the boys explore concentration and focus supplements (ironic I know) as well as heavy metal contamination in our food. Mitch and Tom recount their uni days and reminisce about the unhealthy quality of  childhood food.

    1h 6m
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Join Mitch and Tom as they endeavour to decrease the entropy of information in our lives. From deep space and human evolution to pop culture and gaming filled tangents, the boys will take you through a whole host of scientific topics with guests joining them along the way. The IE Podcast makes science interesting, funny, and accessible for all! Join us for new content every week and find us on our socials to join in the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
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