Facts Machine

Facts Machine

Facts Machine is a podcast by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh. Scientists by day and pub trivia hosts by night, Emily, Noah, and Rob leverage their scientific curiosity and delight in obscure minutiae to bring you a podcast that explores life’s silliest, most unexpected, and outright awe-inspiring stories. And puns. So many puns.

  1. 02/04/2025

    Episode 74: Eeks! of Nature (ft. Jaida Elcock & Nic Comparato)

    In this episode dedicated to "Spooky Animals", we were joined by shark expert Jaida Elcock and bat expert Nic Comparato for stories about spooky species, comedy about creepy crawlies, and hare-raising trivia that made it a fright to remember! Jaida: @sofishtication_ Nic: @lesscommonloons

    1 hr

  2. 12/17/2024

    Episode 73: Starry Not Sorry (ft. Iman Behbehani, Kate Schmidt & Matthew Starr)

    See our show THIS THURSDAY (12/19) in person in New York or streaming from wherever you are! In this Astrophysics-themed episode, we were joined by astrophysicist Iman Behbehani, astronomer Kate Schmidt, and comedian Matthew Starr for stories about the stars, comedy about the cosmos, and trivia that’ll be out of this world! Iman: @astroontapnyc Kate: @crotchetiercrocheter Matthew: @matthewsstarr

    1h 5m

  3. 10/22/2024

    Episode 72: Ballot Cleanser (ft. Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, Dr. Justin Williams PhD & Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD)

    In this Political Science-themed episode, we were joined political scientist and author Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, historian and comedian Dr. Justin Williams PhD, and political scientist, comedian, and circus performer (!!) Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD for deep dives on democracy, laughs about gaffes, and trivia that’ll have you polling in the aisles! Lindsey: @howtoraiseacitizen Justin: @justin_williams_comedy Andrea: @jonesrooy

    59 min

  4. 09/17/2024

    Episode 71: The Feeding Is Mutual (ft. Dr. Kate Bredbenner, PhD & Hampton Humber)

    Come see our show THIS THURSDAY (9/19 7pm Eastern) in person in NYC or livestream from wherever you are! In this Symbiosis-themed episode, we were joined by Dr. Kate Bredbenner and Hampton Humber for stories about synergistic species, comedy about critters coexisting, and trivia that mite live on your head rent-free! Kate: @simplebiologist Hampton: @Hampdman

    52 min

  5. 07/09/2024

    Episode 70: Our Wetter Nature (ft. Joshua Barber & Dr. Diana Li, PhD)

    In this marine biology themed episode, we were joined by fish expert Joshua Barber and squid expert Dr. Diana Li, PhD for deep dives on the deep sea, the laugh aquatic, and trivia that will show you the error of your waves. Josh: @joshbarbershop @gettingfishypod Diana: @dianateuthis.bsky.social

    57 min

  6. 06/11/2024

    Episode 69: Burrows of NYC (ft. Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD, Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD, & Sam Corbin)

    For this show about urban animals, we were joined by guest scientists Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD & Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD (plus guest game-master Sam Corbin!) for deep dives on our nest-door neighbors, a habitat for hilarity, and trivia about why we can’t have niche things!

    47 min

  7. 05/15/2024

    Episode 68: Know Your Earth (ft. Kristina Gustovich & Kasha Patel)

    Come see our show THIS THURSDAY (5/16) 7pm Eastern at Caveat in NYC or via livestream from wherever you are! For this Earth-themed show, we were joined by stand-up comedian & science writer Kasha Patel as well as Earth scientist, performer & educator Kristina Gustovich for deep dives on the deep interior of our planet, comedy about the climate, and trivia that’ll was into this world! Kristina Gustovich: @mucho_gustovich Kasha Patel: @Kashablanca

    46 min

  8. 04/16/2024

    Episode 67: Piece of Mind (ft. Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD & Dr. Devon Collins, PhD)

    We were joined by neuroscientists Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD and Dr. Devon Collins, PhD for deep dives on the deepest recesses of our brains, comedy about consciousness, and trivia that blew our minds!

    49 min
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4.9
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41 Ratings

About

Facts Machine is a podcast by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh. Scientists by day and pub trivia hosts by night, Emily, Noah, and Rob leverage their scientific curiosity and delight in obscure minutiae to bring you a podcast that explores life’s silliest, most unexpected, and outright awe-inspiring stories. And puns. So many puns.

Information

  • Creator
    Facts Machine
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 334668
  • Show Website
    Facts Machine

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