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The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This week our fusion expert Leah Morgan has traded in the public sector for private dollars, so we get a feel for what's coming her way by watching Paycheck (2003) starring Ben Affleck. 

Finally we learn what a reverse engineer is and how to communicate your emotional state using hairclips. 

The podcast that treats science with the seriousness it deserves. 

In this episode we talk to Dr Phoebe Reynolds, graduate of the Talent Factory scheme, about her secrets for choosing a PhD and making it work for you. She's embarking on an incredible new international stage of her career and wants to tell you all about it! 

Find Phoebe at https://phoebe-reynolds.com/
Find Steve at http://drstevecross.com

The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This week we watch Interstellar with physicist-turned-engineer Leah Morgan and talk a lot about therapy, parenting, our intimate knowledge of corn lifecycles and Men Of Physics. 

This episode will offend microbiologists because we don't mock The Blight enough. 

The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This week we watch the non-Marvel Marvel movie Morbius with molecular biology expert Dr Aimee Eckert. It is NOT GOOD. 

The podcast that treats science with the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This week it's time for Never Explain, our occasional science comedy panel show, to take a look at 2024 and give out some points. 

With: 

Steve Cross

Sarah Jones

Lynsey Smart

Kate Slade

Claire Price

Helen Wilkes

The podcast that treats science with all the seriousness and preparatin it deserves. 

This week we meet anatomist Rebecca Shepherd to find out about teaching medical students, fitting a science life around kids and turning your celeb crushes into first author papers. 

Featuring: 

Steve Cross - that science jokes one

Rebecca Shepherd - @special-stains.bsky.social

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves.

This week we're joined by Liz Johnson, to find out the secrets of veterinarian training and to look at the animal new

Starring:

Steve Cross - Lover not a fighter

Liz Johnson - Animal appreciator and co-host of https://www.instagram.com/huh.thatsfunny/

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This week Leah is picking the movie so it's got a MASSIVE fusion reactor in it. Also it doesn't really understand what people are like but there's a lot of whiskey. 

We watched Passengers (Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence, Trolley Problems etc) so you don't have to. 

Starring:

Leah Morgan - catastrophic thinking employer and engineer

Steve Cross - arty creative type and the subject of many parasocial relationships

And in an uncredited writing role Leah's partner who says things. 

The podcast that treats science with all the seriousness it deserves. 

This week we meet the founder of PostDoc Appreciation Week, Dr Joan Chang, and get tips on how to get your own research group without following all the rules. 

We also talk collagen in beauty products, the vagaries of science funding, and building your own community. 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves.

This week we watched the 2013 Tom Cruise vehicle Oblivion, which was an awful trick to play on a woman who just watched MOON.

Spoilers for Oblivion (2013) and MOON (2009). 

Starring:

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Steve Cross - Listens to vintage vinyl, would never wear a Yankees cap.

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves.

This week we try and find out how to build a career in science communication, with Dr Leigh Wilson from King's College London. Leigh is a neuroscientist, science comms educator and creator of some wonderful projects about the brain. 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves.

This week we watched the 2009 movie MOON, which prompted a discussion about the ethics of the materials of technoscience, and what we'd be willing to suffer to make fusion happen. 

Spoilers for MOON (2009). Oh we spoil it so much.

Starring:

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Steve Cross - SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves.

This week we're joined by Helen Wilkes for a look at the big science stories that are shocking the world all the way back to 2015. Helen doesn't know what a news story is, apparently. 

Starring:

Steve Cross - Respecter of Ancient Ways

Helen Wilkes - DNA Copyist

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Today we meet psychiatric genetics researcher turned standup comedian Lynsey Smart to find out about the South-West's nerd-friendly comedy scene and discover what the Raggy Dolls can teach us. 

With

Steve Cross - generic nerd

Lynsey Smart - Radio 4 voice haver but Scottish. 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Today we meet Nell the physicist to find out about a new astronomical object that she absolutely didn't make up. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Space monkey. 

Nell Grabham - Looks up, understands it. 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Today we fly to Leeds to talk to Max about how to get kids to love numbers again.

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Runs the numbers

Max Hughes - Lovable maths clown

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Today we meet Kate Slade from the University of Lancaster to finally discover why our minds are in such a terrible state and why we've never won Olympic gold

Starring: 

Steve Cross - ADHD influencer and actually knows about sport

Chloe Slevin - Vacationer extraordinaire

Kate Slade - Future Vice-Chancellor

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the eighth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Pore little guy

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Today we meet Jaimie Smithson from the University of Liverpool to find out about what's really going on in the sea, and how climate change is even going to ruin your fish n' chips. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Fish refuser

Chloe Slevin - Overcome with cephalopod fandom

Jaimie Smithson - Friend of all that lies beneath the waves

Go and get a ticket for the UK Science Comedy Festival! July 14th at Camden People's Theatre. 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the seventh in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Wall fighter

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the sixth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Poon Lim Enthusiast

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the fifth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Haver of awkward conversations

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Today we meet Dr Ally Grandison from the University of Surrey to learn about the science of language and using your kids to get favours from other scientists.

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Comedian and user of talking and that

Ally Grandison - Director of Surrey Baby Lab

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the fourth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Comedian and enabler

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the third in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - 4 Body Problem haver

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the second in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - Crisp aficionado

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

This is the first in a series where we watch 3 Body Problem, now on Netflix. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - NEEEEEERRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDD

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we play off fusion power against AI, learn about some cool new killer whales, try to probe the minds of dogs and share cautionary tales. 

Starring: 

Chloe Slevin - Sperm whale defender

Steve Cross - Comedian and please book me I need money

Alice Morrell - Dog debunker

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we try to solve a true crime mystery, get into parasite guts and ponder the true nature of reality. 

Starring: 

Chloe Slevin - Older than you remember

Steve Cross - Museum Metaphysicist

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://scienceshowoff.wordpress.com/upcoming-gigs/

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week a science news roundup focussing on animals, emotion, not eating animals and the negative emotions caused by eating animals. Don't eat animals. 

Starring: 

Alice Morrell - Hippy overlord

Steve Cross - Education mastermind

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://scienceshowoff.wordpress.com/upcoming-gigs/

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is a special episode recorded using the binaural technique which means you must wear headphones and not be anywhere too noisy to get the full effect. Today we'll learn Alice's greatest successes and darkest secrets. 

Starring: 

Alice Morrell - Animal criminal

Steve Cross - Nuclear power influencer and comedian

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/clevermakefunny

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We tackle the hottest science news, big up MF DOOM, shame Chloe's lack of DIY skills and explain psychology. 

Starring: 

Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths

Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person

Steve Cross - Spokesperson for chaos goblins

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/clevermakefunny

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Chloe is joined by podcast friends Eva and Emma to tackle all the big news of the week! 

Starring: 

Chloe Slevin - Reseach comms guru and fiancée

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/clevermakefunny

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. It's time to put Chloe's much-vaunted relationship advice skills to the test as she tackles hot questions from the internet's worst places. Plus what it's like to be in a statistics gameshow! 

Starring: 

Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths

Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person

Steve Cross - Microphone maestro and nerd celebrity

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/clevermakefunny

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We look at cicadapcalypse, productivity tools, carbon capture, protein and the uselessness of men. 

Starring: 

Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths

Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person

Emily Harford - certified lord of fusion

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/clevermakefunny

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We look at our resolutions for the new year, spend too long debating the legality of canine cuisine, learn about marathon science and debate Hydro Homies. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths

Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person

Let's Get Mean is on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603760

Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/clevermakefunny

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Now in a new 2024 format! We look ahead and behind as we try to work out what the New Year has in store, using all our science nous. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

Chloe Sleighvin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths

Alice Morrell - Zebra chase and all-around silly person

Let's Get Mean is on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603760

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we review "Dementia: Hope the Future" fom BBC Wales and delve deep into the insides of our heads looking for juicy nuggets

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Now in a new Christmas format! 

Starring: 

Steve Crossmas - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

Chloe Sleighvin - Extreme festive elf, zoologist and seller of maths

Sarmyrhh Jones - Geomicrobiologist and comedian

We cover all the big Christmas topics, like when is a bird a metaphor, do Reindeer have red noses and has Chloe actually done any research this time? I hope you like parasites, Good King Wenceslas! 

Let's Get Mean is on sale: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603760

A short one this time listeners as Steve catches up with Miranda Burke from the University of Lancaster. They talk about tomatoes, carrots, and what podcasts might be like in a post-apocalyptic agrarian world. 

They also try to work out if either of them can afford to shop at Waitrose. 

Find Miranda at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/miranda-burke2 and https://www.instagram.com/beeingmirands

And see your WOSP favourites on stage at https://www.scienceshowoff.org 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

What on Earth is hibernation? And why is it? Is it just a big nap with a posh name? 

Come see our co-hosts live: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

Biologists keep trying to bring things back. But why? How? And haven't they seen Jurassic Park? 

Come see our co-hosts live: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

With the news that STEVE can be seen in the skies above Britain, we went looking for science things named after us and we found STUFF. 

Come see our co-hosts live: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

We cover all the big science stories of the week including the Derby floods. We have a quick swipe at our second least favourite pub chain, and work out whather rats are more human than us. 

Come see our co-hosts live: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar

A special episode to leave you wincing and scratching as lice, flea and tick expert Gaia helps us work out what that weird feeling on our scalps and backs is. 

Come see our co-hosts live: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve is away so it's time to do the serious stuff he doesn't appreciate. The Nobel prizes have been announced and we're having to learn about attoseconds to understand them! 

Come see our co-hosts live: http://www.scienceshowoff.org

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar

We're worried about an alien attack so Alice talks us through the concepts behind efficient slaughter, and Leah gets ready to use them on the invaders.

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Part of the WOSP/Science Showoff community is Never Explain, our comedy panel show with fighting and opinions. This week, a WOSP team took on all-comers (well, two comers). Find out who won! 

Starring: 

Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar

Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Power

Chloë Slevin - Maths pusher and animal communicator

Pip Warren - Tenured scientist

Callum Stirling - Optical sensor type physicist engineer guy

Sarah Jones - Welsh scientific ambassador to London

COME AND SEE US LIVE https://scienceshowoff.wordpress.com/upcoming-gigs/

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar

Rach Williams - chicken/mouse brain expert and festival science cheerleader

Sarah Jones - Welsh scientific ambassador to London

Join us for a journey through our mouths and into our brains as we share pickiness and the secrets of a good culinary life. 

The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. 

Starring: 

Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar

This week we're catching up on all the corvid facts we realised that we didn't know in episode 12. 

Send your questions (especially your relationship advice questions) to wosp@scienceshowoff.org and we'll answer them real nice. 

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