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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.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Science behind popular culture • Exploration of movies and TV shows • Featuring guest experts • Fascinating scientific topics • Irreverent commentary on technology, biology, and the universe • Thought-provoking discussionsThis podcast, "Science(ish)," hosted by Rick Edwards and Dr. Michael Brooks, delves into the scientific concepts and questions that arise from popular culture and media. Each episode explores a specific film, TV show, or cultural phenomenon, using it as a springboard to investigate pertinent scientific topics. The hosts often feature expert guests who provide insights related to the episode’s theme.
Recurring themes in the podcast include futuristic technologies, such as those found in "Robocop" or "Geostorm," which prompt discussions on merging humans with machines and weather control, respectively. Sci-fi classics like "The Invisible Man" and "Frankenstein" inspire explorations into invisibility technology and synthetic biology. The show often tackles pressing issues like climate change, extinction events, and the ethical implications of technological advancements.
The podcast also ventures into biological science, discussing possibilities like organ regeneration, the science of aging, and the complexity of human consciousness. Psychological and neurological phenomena are frequent topics, with discussions around empathy, hypnosis, and the neuroscience of pain.
In addition to scientific explorations, the podcast examines societal implications of these topics. Episodes inspired by films like "Jaws" and "Jurassic World" often question humanity’s relationship with nature and the environment. Meanwhile, episodes influenced by movies such as "Limitless" and "Good Will Hunting" consider the boundaries of human intelligence and potential.
Overall, "Science(ish)" seeks to engage listeners with a mix of entertaining pop culture references and substantive scientific inquiry, offering insights into how science influences and is influenced by the media we consume.
| Episodes: |
8: Episode 100: The Invisible Man2020-Mar-06 45 minutes |
7: Dark Waters2020-Feb-28 46 minutes |
6: Robocop2020-Feb-21 45 minutes |
5: Silence of The Lambs2020-Feb-14 41 minutes |
4: Star Wars2019-Dec-20 43 minutes |
3: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle2019-Dec-13 42 minutes |
2: Game Of Thrones (Live)2019-Dec-06 51 minutes |
1: Jaws2019-Nov-29 42 minutes |
12: History of the World: Part 12019-Mar-21 41 minutes |
11: Deadpool2019-Mar-14 41 minutes |
10: Inside Out2019-Mar-08 40 minutes |
9: Antz2019-Feb-28 37 minutes |
8: WALL-E2019-Feb-22 41 minutes |
7: Geostorm2019-Feb-14 41 minutes |
6: Icarus2019-Feb-07 35 minutes |
5: Dante's Peak2019-Jan-31 37 minutes |
4: Westworld2018-Dec-20 36 minutes |
3: Blindness2018-Dec-14 38 minutes |
2: Moonraker2018-Dec-06 36 minutes |
1: Fight Club2018-Nov-29 36 minutes |
33: Is LIGO right?2018-Nov-02 37 minutes |
32: First Man2018-Oct-19 39 minutes |
31: Pi2018-Sep-13 39 minutes |
30: Doctor Strange2018-Sep-07 36 minutes |
29: Frankenstein2018-Aug-30 43 minutes |
28: Rounders2018-Aug-23 40 minutes |
27: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy2018-Aug-16 39 minutes |
26: The Dead Zone2018-Aug-09 41 minutes |
25: Nightmare on Elm Street2018-Aug-02 42 minutes |
24: Knight Rider2018-Jul-26 39 minutes |
23: Get Out2018-Jul-19 37 minutes |
22: Enigma2018-Jul-12 38 minutes |
21: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom2018-Jul-05 42 minutes |
20: Still Alice2018-Jun-29 35 minutes |
19: Ice Age2018-Jun-21 28 minutes |
18: Good Will Hunting2018-Jun-14 36 minutes |
17: Chain Reaction2018-Jun-07 34 minutes |
16: Demolition man2018-May-31 32 minutes |
15: Rick and Morty2018-May-24 48 minutes |
14: Seven Pounds2018-May-17 35 minutes |
13: Contagion2018-May-10 36 minutes |
12: Altered Carbon2018-May-03 35 minutes |
11: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2018-Apr-26 36 minutes |
10: The Machine Stops2018-Apr-19 36 minutes |
9: Dr Strangelove2018-Apr-12 38 minutes |
8: The Cell2018-Apr-05 29 minutes |
7: The Day of the Triffids2018-Mar-29 31 minutes |
6: Hackers2018-Mar-22 35 minutes |
5: Limitless2018-Mar-15 31 minutes |
4: Flatliners2018-Mar-08 28 minutes |
3: Children of Men2018-Mar-01 31 minutes |
2: Never Let Me Go2018-Feb-22 38 minutes |
1: Arrival2018-Feb-15 34 minutes |
Science(ish) Season Three Trailer2018-Feb-01 5 minutes |
Science(ish) Christmas Special, Series 2 Episode 82017-Dec-21 38 minutes |
Gattaca – Live from The Wigtown Book Festival, Series 2 Episode 72017-Oct-06 60 minutes |
Armageddon, Series 2 Episode 62017-Jul-26 53 minutes |
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Series 2 Episode 52017-Jul-14 53 minutes |
The Fly, Series 2 Episode 42017-May-17 55 minutes |
Perfume, Series 2 Episode 32017-Apr-24 53 minutes |
Special(ish) 023 – Big Data Brother2017-Apr-21 7 minutes |
1984, Series 2 Episode 22017-Mar-17 59 minutes |
The Matrix, Series 2 Episode 12017-Feb-14 67 minutes |
Scienceish Season Two Trailer2017-Feb-07 5 minutes |
Special(ish) 022 – The Red Planet2016-Nov-30 19 minutes |
Special(ish) 021 – Mauna Loa2016-Nov-22 17 minutes |
017 – The Martian2016-Nov-15 61 minutes |
016 – Her2016-Oct-25 75 minutes |
Special(ish) 019 – Flight to Mars2016-Oct-18 14 minutes |
Special(ish) 018 – Harmon-E2016-Oct-05 10 minutes |
Special(ish) 017 – The Uncanny2016-Sep-21 8 minutes |
015 – Big Data2016-Sep-13 49 minutes |
Special(ish) 016 – Finding Your Voice2016-Sep-08 7 minutes |
Special(ish) 015 – Back to Reality2016-Aug-31 8 minutes |
014 – Lord Of The Flies2016-Aug-24 46 minutes |
Special(ish) 014 – Piggy in the Middle2016-Aug-21 10 minutes |
Special(ish) 013 – King of the Swingers2016-Aug-03 8 minutes |
013 – The Abyss2016-Jul-27 45 minutes |
Special(ish) 012 – Stuck in the Mud2016-Jul-20 6 minutes |
Special(ish) 011 – The Deep2016-Jul-13 12 minutes |
012 – Alien2016-Jul-06 50 minutes |
Special(ish) 010 – The Great Escape2016-Jul-03 7 minutes |
Special(ish) 009 – Here Be Dragons2016-Jun-22 7 minutes |
Special(ish) 008 – Dark Night2016-Jun-15 8 minutes |
Special(ish) 007 – Area 512016-Jun-08 12 minutes |
011 – Minority Report2016-Jun-02 50 minutes |
Special(ish) 006 – A Criminal Mind2016-May-25 9 minutes |
Special(ish) 005 – Pale Blue Dot2016-May-18 10 minutes |
010 – Interstellar2016-May-13 51 minutes |
Special(ish) 004 – Life on Mars2016-May-04 12 minutes |
Special(ish) 003 – A Head Above2016-Apr-26 13 minutes |
009 – Planet of the Apes2016-Apr-19 45 minutes |
Special(ish) 002 – Rise of the Machines2016-Apr-13 9 minutes |
Special(ish) 001 – Sticks & Stones2016-Apr-06 12 minutes |
008 – The Circle2016-Mar-15 51 minutes |
007 – Ex Machina2016-Feb-16 55 minutes |
006 – The Time Machine2016-Feb-08 49 minutes |
005 – Comics2016-Jan-29 47 minutes |
004 – The Day After Tomorrow2015-Dec-30 44 minutes |
003 – Jurassic Park2015-Dec-03 46 minutes |
002 – Brave New World2015-Dec-03 50 minutes |
001 – Inception2015-Dec-03 45 minutes |