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We are two neuroscience PhD students who are curious about the world and our perception of it. We host the podcast, Neuroverse, where we talk about neuroscience, philosophy, and everything in between. We really enjoy learning about science, epistemology and related topics, and most of all, how they are connected to one another. The podcasts in this list have inspired us to pursue science and continue to get us excited about science, so we hope that they will similarly inspire other young and budding scientists!
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Neuroverse is a podcast about all matters from neuroscience to philosophy and beyond. Neuroverse is less about facts and more about questioning the world and what we know about it, made for scientists and non-scientists alike. Our podcast is similar to the podcasts in this playlist, focusing on neuroscience-related topics, so we'd recommend checking out our podcast too!
What is my podcast playlist about?
This podcast playlist includes our personal favourite science podcasts. Some are more factual while some interview expert scientists. But all are rich in information, and a great way to hear about a variety of scientific research without having to go directly to the source (scientific journals). Since we are both young neuroscientists, this list features mainly neuroscience-focused podcasts, but also some more general science podcasts. We'd recommend these podcasts for young scientists who want to learn about how scientific research works, and some of the most exciting novel scientific findings!
1. Brain Inspired
Why this podcast?
If you're interested to hear neuroscience researchers talk about their own research, then Brain Inspired is the podcast for you! Each episode includes an interview with a neuroscience researcher lasting around 1.5 hours long. Topics include memory and intelligence, AI, the cells of the brain, and much more. We love how unique each episode is and believe that hearing directly from experts offers a true diversity of perspectives.
Brain Inspired
Paul Middlebrooks
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Neuroscience and artificial intelligence work better together. Brain inspired is a celebration and exploration of the ideas driving our progress to understand intelligence. I interview experts about their work at the interface of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy, psychology, and more: the symbiosis of these overlapping fields, how they inform each other, where they differ, what the past brought us, and what the future brings. Topics include computational neuroscience, supervised machine learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, convolutional and recurrent neural networks, decision-making science, AI agents, backpropagation, credit assignment, neuroengineering, neuromorphics, emergence, philosophy of mind, consciousness, general AI, spiking neural networks, data science, and a lot more. The podcast is not produced for a general audience. Instead, it aims to educate, challenge, inspire, and hopefully entertain those interested in learning more about neuroscience and AI.
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How many episodes does Brain Inspired have?
Brain Inspired currently has 210 episodes available.
What topics does Brain Inspired cover?
The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Technology and Science.
What is the average episode length on Brain Inspired?
The average episode length on Brain Inspired is 83 minutes.
How often are episodes of Brain Inspired released?
Episodes of Brain Inspired are typically released every 10 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Brain Inspired?
The first episode of Brain Inspired was released on Aug 2, 2018.
2. Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone
Why this podcast?
This podcast is a must for anyone looking to learn about neuroscience directly from experts with little background knowledge. Similar to Brain Inspired (above), each episode features an interview with a neuroscience researcher lasting around 1 hour long. The host, Ginger Campbell, does an excellent job at asking the right questions to make the complex topics discussed relatively easy to understand and engage with.
Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone
Ginger Campbell, MD
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Brain Science is hosted by Virginia "Ginger" Campbell, MD (Podcast Hall of Fame 2022). She is an experienced physician with a passion for exploring how recent discoveries in neuroscience are revealing how our brains make us who we are. This podcast is for non-scientists, scientists, and everyone in between. It features interviews and discusses the latest books about the brain.
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How many episodes does Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone have?
Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone currently has 127 episodes available.
What topics does Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Neuroscience, Medicine, Podcasts, Brain and Science.
What is the average episode length on Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone?
The average episode length on Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone released?
Episodes of Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone?
The first episode of Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone was released on Dec 28, 2007.
3. The Science of Everything Podcast
Why this podcast?
The Science of Everything Podcast has episodes on a variety of science topics, each one being densely packed with information. With over 100 episodes, this podcast is amazing for learning thoroughly about (truly) the science of everything, from quantum physics to chemical bonding to genetics and the origin of life! Each episode is 30 minutes to 1 hour long and stylistically reminiscent of a university lecture, albeit intriguing and captivating ones.
The Science of Everything Podcast
James Fodor
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I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.
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How many episodes does The Science of Everything Podcast have?
The Science of Everything Podcast currently has 171 episodes available.
What topics does The Science of Everything Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the average episode length on The Science of Everything Podcast?
The average episode length on The Science of Everything Podcast is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Science of Everything Podcast released?
Episodes of The Science of Everything Podcast are typically released every 22 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of The Science of Everything Podcast?
The first episode of The Science of Everything Podcast was released on Jul 11, 2010.
4. Science, Spoken
Why this podcast?
WIRED's Science podcast is a great way to hear about the latest breaking research findings and their place in society. Covering topics such as climate change, genetic modification, and the latest healthcare technologies in episodes under 10 minutes long, we think this podcast is the best for keeping up to date with how science is changing the world.
Science, Spoken
WIRED
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Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.
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How many episodes does Science, Spoken have?
Science, Spoken currently has 2909 episodes available.
What topics does Science, Spoken cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.
What is the average episode length on Science, Spoken?
The average episode length on Science, Spoken is 8 minutes.
How often are episodes of Science, Spoken released?
Episodes of Science, Spoken are typically released every 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Science, Spoken?
The first episode of Science, Spoken was released on Aug 4, 2016.
5. Quanta Science Podcast
Why this podcast?
We are huge fans of Quanta Magazine, because of the fascinating topics they cover related to science and math, which are always framed in relation to our perception of the world. The Quanta Science Podcast features some of their articles read out loud, so are a great way to soak up the information on the go. Topics range from dark matter to ageing in ants and high-temperature superconductivity to the geometry of flight. It's a great podcast to get excited about our place in the universe!
Quanta Science Podcast
Quanta Magazine
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Susan Valot narrates in-depth news episodes based on Quanta Magazine's articles about mathematics, physics, biology and computer science.
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How many episodes does Quanta Science Podcast have?
Quanta Science Podcast currently has 253 episodes available.
What topics does Quanta Science Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Physics.
What is the average episode length on Quanta Science Podcast?
The average episode length on Quanta Science Podcast is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Quanta Science Podcast released?
Episodes of Quanta Science Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Quanta Science Podcast?
The first episode of Quanta Science Podcast was released on Jul 30, 2015.
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