Radiolab
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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
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It's hard to estimate the value of this podcast
06/01/2006
This podcast stands out as pretty much constantly astounding. As someone who writes about science for a living, the 'scientific' concepts here are rendered in an enviably fascinating and pretty much idiot-proof way. It's a testament to the skills of the hosts in their use of the audio format that they can cruise through really complex stuff and give the ordinary listener entertainment and learning in a single scoop. This is the best. Now if they would only get season one on itunes....
Great show no notes
Mar 29
What can I say? It’s a winner! Lastly, I understand the acknowledgement for agendered people comes from compassion. NYC is a great place with great people, it’s not a stretch to imagine friends and colleagues that don’t adhere to genders who also plan families. But also know, to the rest of us in other parts of the country, that acknowledgment sounds flatly ridiculous, if only because it makes people seem very fragile and offended by default. It destroys the pacing of the already struggling story. It strains credulity a reasonable person who has borne children would be offended by being called a “mother”, this is a sentence I never imagined I could write. This whole audio clip is like a sound bite that’s going to be played at every MAGA rally and no I’m not happy about it.
Painful Experience
5d ago
Tried listening to a podcast on a roadtrip and the constant interjections from the podcasters over those talking had me considering driving off the road. I think in total I lasted 13 minutes in before I chose silence the rest of the way.
Radiolab loves capitalism?
5d ago
I used to adore this podcast. I am very disappointed with how capitalist the most recent episode was. It’s really unclear to me how you could feel okay acting like capitalism does all good things. For example, the example about China is obviously so much more complicated than this episode made it sound.
I miss Jad and Robert
6d ago
I rarely if ever write podcast reviews but Radiolab was one of my favorites. Latif is just way too enthusiastic and excited . He makes everything sounds like a revelation. Other reviewers have also mentioned that Lulu sounds like she’s addressing children and that’s the vibe I keep getting from them both. If the story is interesting and the production is good you don’t need to sell it so hard. It gets annoying. It isn’t PBS Saturday morning. Calm down.
Malthusian Swerve
6d ago
I’ve listened to this podcast for years and years, but this particular episode was so off-putting that I couldn’t finish it. Latif, your exaggerated reactions were over the top. Ease up please.
Among The Best
Mar 23
Especially helpful in today’s world, Radiolab brings joy, knowledge, and laughter. I start conversations with things I’ve learned. I share it widely to bring a bit of happiness to friends and family!
Best science podcast
Mar 20
Best science podcast
Great but could be better
Mar 19
The show is great but Lulu’s fake overreaction and goo goo ga ga talk is so annoying. Please stop.
Decayed
Mar 9
A shell of its former self. Sad to see the decline.
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- CreatorWNYC Studios
- Years Active2006 - 2025
- Episodes482
- RatingClean
- Copyright© WNYC Studios
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