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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.

  1. 8: Episode 100: The Invisible Man

    06/03/2020

    8: Episode 100: The Invisible Man

    Will we ever be able to turn invisible? The idea of magically disappearing has fascinated humanity for centuries. Once dismissed as impossible, a promising new wave of technologies could bring this dream one step closer to reality. Rick and Michael wrap up in bandages and plunge into HG Wells’ seminal work: The Invisible Man. Featuring Professor Sir John Pendry Produced by Eli Block Sources: http://bit.ly/Scienceish_The_Invisible_Man_Sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 phút
  2. 7: Dark Waters

    28/02/2020

    7: Dark Waters

    Have we all been poisoned? PFAS chemicals are all around us and almost certainly in your blood. But just how worried should we be? Michael sits down with Mark Ruffalo and Rob Bilott to talk about the shocking true story behind Dark Waters. Link to Rob Bilott’s excellent book: bit.ly/Rob_Bilott_Exposure Sources: bit.ly/Scienceish_Dark_Waters_Sources Produced by Eli BlockAssistant Producer: Holly Aquilina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 phút
  3. 6: Robocop

    21/02/2020

    6: Robocop

    Will we inevitably all become Cyborgs? More than ever, we’re hearing from Silicon Valley types that humans are going to need to merge with machines. But just what would our augmented future look like? Rick and Michael plug in to the techno-dystopian classic Robocop to find out whether we’ll radically alter our bodies or risk being left behind. Featuring: Professor Kevin Warwick Produced by Eli Block and Ivor Manley Sources: http://bit.ly/Scienceish_Robocop_Sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 phút
  4. 5: Silence of The Lambs

    14/02/2020

    5: Silence of The Lambs

    Why aren’t there more cannibals? Through the unforgettable horror of Silence Of The Lambs, Rick and Michael discover that eating your own has all sorts of surprising evolutionary benefits. So why have humans (for the most part) given it up? Time to settle back with some fava beans and a nice Chianti… fffthff..fftsf.ffthf... Featuring Bill Schutt - billschutt.com Sources: http://bit.ly/Silence_Of_The_Lambs_Sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 phút
  5. 4: Star Wars

    20/12/2019

    4: Star Wars

    Is the Force a real thing? Michael takes Rick on a mind bending tour through a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars! Crucial questions will be answered: did Luke Skywalker get his powers from a parasite? Can we use quantum entanglement to summon a lightsaber? Did George Lucas cheat on his homework? All will be revealed... Featuring: Patrick Johnson Sources: http://bit.ly/StarWars_Sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 phút
  6. 3: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

    13/12/2019

    3: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

    Looking to escape to another reality? Why not try a virtual one? In this episode Rick and Michael get sucked into the world of Jumanji, as they pose the question on everybody's mind's right now, "could we ever live in a game?" Whether it's digital forest bathing, VR experiences for Cockroaches or turning ourselves into inanimate objects, no virtual stone will be left unturned.  Featuring: Professor Bob Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 phút
  7. 2: Game Of Thrones (Live)

    06/12/2019

    2: Game Of Thrones (Live)

    Rick and Michael go full Westeros at a special live show from the Underbelly comedy festival. So, could you really build an Ice Wall that big without using magic? Could a Dragon really fly and breathe fire? And the big one - just how bad is incest really? Come and find out! Featuring: Prof Alan Bittles and Mike Habib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 phút
  8. 1: Jaws

    29/11/2019

    1: Jaws

    Is there such a thing as a perfect predator? Rick and Michael kick off Season 5 with the mother of all blockbusters, Steven Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece Jaws. From a deep dive into the evolution of predation, to a nasty encounter with Free Willy, the boys discover that when it comes to being a killer, size isn’t everything.  Featuring: Dr Lauren Sallan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 phút
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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.

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    Auddy
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    2015 - 2020
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    102
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