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Who am I?
Life-long learner - such a clichéd word, buf the best to describe me. I mainly suffer from too many interesting scientific subjects and not enough time. I'm a science communicator, always looking for novel ways to present or talk about science. Spent my childhood using internet at the university, blackboards with equations make me feel at home.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
It's a podcast about science by researchers based in Luxembourg or connected to the country. When talking to scientists in my podcast, I look for passion and always try to get my guests laugh. Hopefully the listeners too.
What is my podcast playlist about?
Original, special, gripping ways to talk about science. Either novel or funny. Many are a refreshing approach and are done by master storytellers.
1. Radiolab
Why this podcast?
What is there not to love - the best storytelling sciency podcast with surprising subjects. One of those that I listen to without even checking what the episode is about.
Radiolab
WNYC Studios
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4.8
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.
171 Listeners
8 Comments
8
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How many episodes does Radiolab have?
Radiolab currently has 316 episodes available.
What topics does Radiolab cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Natural Sciences, Documentary, Podcasts and Science.
What is the average episode length on Radiolab?
The average episode length on Radiolab is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Radiolab released?
Episodes of Radiolab are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Radiolab?
The first episode of Radiolab was released on Nov 7, 2016.
2. You're Dead to Me
Why this podcast?
A podcast pairing a history expert and a comedian. The historian and the host teach the comedian, the comedian tries to be funny. A recipe for finally learning history without falling asleep.
You're Dead to Me
BBC Radio 4
Play first episode
5.0
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
59 Listeners
5 Comments
5
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How many episodes does You're Dead to Me have?
You're Dead to Me currently has 168 episodes available.
What topics does You're Dead to Me cover?
The podcast is about History, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on You're Dead to Me?
The average episode length on You're Dead to Me is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of You're Dead to Me released?
Episodes of You're Dead to Me are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of You're Dead to Me?
The first episode of You're Dead to Me was released on Sep 12, 2019.
3. Intelligence Squared
Why this podcast?
Deeper dive into science. Debates among contemporary star experts with impeccable moderation. For those days when you don't want to be superficial.
Intelligence Squared
Intelligence Squared
Play first episode
4.4
Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or Tweet us @intelligence2. And if you’d like to support our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.
12 Listeners
1 Comment
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How many episodes does Intelligence Squared have?
Intelligence Squared currently has 1144 episodes available.
What topics does Intelligence Squared cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Intelligence Squared?
The average episode length on Intelligence Squared is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Intelligence Squared released?
Episodes of Intelligence Squared are typically released every 2 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Intelligence Squared?
The first episode of Intelligence Squared was released on Nov 28, 2013.
4. Revisionist History
Why this podcast?
Storytelling at its best - there's always a twist that will get you saying: how did we end up here? Malcolm Gladwell just knows how to do it and is not afraid to say when he doesn't.
Revisionist History
Pushkin Industries
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4.5
Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.
To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus.
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
111 Listeners
2 Comments
2
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How many episodes does Revisionist History have?
Revisionist History currently has 180 episodes available.
What topics does Revisionist History cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Revisionist History?
The average episode length on Revisionist History is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Revisionist History released?
Episodes of Revisionist History are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Revisionist History?
The first episode of Revisionist History was released on Jun 3, 2016.
5. Ologies with Alie Ward
Why this podcast?
Basically any expert is an ologist and Alie Ward, the host, takes you on a journey of surprising and really funny discovery of their field. It's as much about Alie's personality as about the guests.
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward
Play first episode
5.0
Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
75 Listeners
3 Comments
3
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How many episodes does Ologies with Alie Ward have?
Ologies with Alie Ward currently has 394 episodes available.
What topics does Ologies with Alie Ward cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Science.
What is the average episode length on Ologies with Alie Ward?
The average episode length on Ologies with Alie Ward is 65 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ologies with Alie Ward released?
Episodes of Ologies with Alie Ward are typically released every 6 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Ologies with Alie Ward?
The first episode of Ologies with Alie Ward was released on Sep 4, 2017.
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