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Podcasts for Nerds
So today here I was, on the confocal microscope, looking at my little beauties and listening to the episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage about forensic science when Rufus Hound started explaining the conservation of angular momentum and I just couldn’t hold my love for podcasts any longer. They’re so much fun, a great way to pass the time and learn new things. Like, I can do the dishes and learn about parasites or whatever. What a time to be alive.
So I’m reposting the list I wrote… 3 years ago already, holy sh*te. With updated links and some new podcasts I’d like to check out, maybe you can tell me if they’re worthwhile (here, and you can also give me links to other ones that you like).
Cell Podcast. It’s from Cell Press so it’s certainly not to entertain you guys, but it’s a great way to be kept updated about the interesting papers they’re publishing or researchers they interview. Good stuff.
Nature podcast. See above. You can listen to a few minutes of research highlights to get some of the best discoveries in the field.
A Gobbet O’ Pus. That sounds like a gross podcast. Well it is. But this podcast is. Amazing. Mark Crislip is an Infectious Disease specialist, and he posts short audio snippets that last about five minutes. The subjects can go from the gross stuff he sees during his job, to the organisms he studies, or simply to what’s been bugging him lately. It’s quirky, it’s interesting, and you won’t ever get tired of this man. (feed)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Already talked about it, still awesome, moving on.
MicrobeWorld. Videos about all things microbes. I’m not as updated as I should be, but it’s still a good way to get some information. (feed)
Monstertalk. Another favorite of mine. They talk about mythical monsters and urban legends, through the lens of science and skepticism, and always with a sense of humor. Sometimes they invite really awesome guests, like Dr Steven Schlozman who wrote the Zombie Autopsies. (feed)
The Naked Scientists. I can’t get enough of these guys. More than the fact that they branch in almost all the main domains of science, they also take in questions from listeners that, once you hear the question, you can’t bear not to know the answer. And british humor and class are always a plus.
Science Friday. Discussions and news and stuff.
Science… sort of. Sometimes I just love to hear nerds talk. And I mean that in the best way possible. The Paleopals, you’re doing a great job.
Startalk. Neil deGrasse Tyson isn’t to be introduced, especially not on Tumblr, but I wonder how many of you know he’s got a radio show. (That sentence I wrote 3 years ago and boy did things change) Here’s the way to listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about space with great guests, never not fun.
Weird Things. It’s pretty weird. Listen to Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young talk a bunch of nonsense. It’s very entertaining, and sometimes they get excited about technology, it’s really cute. (feed)
Daily Tech News Show.
Tom Merritt talks about tech news daily CAN YOU READ IT’S ALL IN THE TITLE. Check out also his Current Geek podcast with Scott Johnson.
Ted Talks. Wanna hear about a particular subject ? They probably have it.
The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe. For your things science and pseudoscience.
Radiolab. Keeping the best for the end. If you don’t know about this podcast, you should really give it a go. If you don’t, shame on you. Who wouldn’t want hours upon hours of interesting discussions, fascinating stories, awesome music and ROBERT FREAKING KRULWICH ? I thought so.
Podcasts that look real good and that I’d like to try:
Probably Science. It’s probably science? Four professional comedians/incompetent scientists take you through this week in science. Incompetently.
The Dork Forest. A podcast of dork on dork dialog.
Stuff To Blow Your Mind. Join Robert, Joe and Christian as they gauge the limits of scientific understanding, unravel the human condition and stare deep into the future.
Stuff You Should Know. Or stuff I shouldn’t know but stuff I will want to know.
99% Invisible. A tiny radio show about design, architecture & the 99% invisible activity that shapes our world.
Quirks & Quarks. To stay current on interesting science news across all disciplines.
60-Second Science. By the Scientific American team.
The Story Collider. Stories from people. How science made a difference, affected them, or changed them on a personal and emotional level.
The NASACast. Bitches love space.
See you in three years.
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Looking for a new intellectual investment? Here’s all the podcasts.
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