Best Alfredo Carpineti Podcasts (2024)

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Is Evolutionary Biology Sexist? 34:28

2h ago34:28

34:28

Science can’t be sexist, we hear you cry, it’s methodical, rational. And yet science is carried out by humans who are often a product of the time and place they operate in, struggling to overcome intrinsic biases and outside influence. Host Katy Evans is joined by zoologist and presenter Lucy Cooke, author of Bitch: A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Ev…

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For How Long Have Humans Believed In Aliens? 17:48

4h ago17:48

17:48

We are talking about ancient aliens. (No, not the racist conspiracy theory!) We look into the concept of extraterrestrials over history and how it originated. Who were the first recorded people who pondered about life outside Earth?

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How Is Climate Change Impacting Our Health? 39:11

2d ago39:11

39:11

It’s no secret that the planet is getting warmer, but how are our bodies responding to increased exposure to extreme conditions? From record-breaking temperatures to an uptick in severe weather warnings, the consequences of the climate crisis are all around – so how is climate change impacting our health? This is The Big Question host Rachael Funne…

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How Does Sound Spread In Space? 13:28

11d ago13:28

13:28

In this episode, we tackle the classic concept of sound in space, what can we measure, and why it is important that some sound waves move through the cosmos.

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Why Are We The Only Surviving Human Species? 28:31

17d ago28:31

28:31

Homo sapiens – us – are the only surviving human species. The question, and it is a big one, is why? Who were the species that came before us, or lived alongside us, and what happened to them? Host Dr Alfredo Carpineti is joined by Professor Chris Stringer, human evolution research lead at the Natural History Museum, London, to explore the journey …

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Could We Tell If We Were In A Middle Of A Galaxy Merger? 22:24

27d ago22:24

22:24

Our position inside the Milky Way doesn't give us an advantageous view of our galaxy. But that doesn't mean we haven't found a way around it. Joined by Dr GyuChul Myeong, we explore how we make sense of the Milky Way and its past collision with the Gaia-Sausage galaxy. If you are interested in my book, here is a link to the crowdfunding page.…

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Live 10:51

2M ago10:51

10:51

I got a nasty throat infection, so rather than torture my tonsils trying to croak my way through a 'proper' episode, let's end this season with a clip from that live show. Thanks to everyone that came (HUNDREDS of people! It was amazing.) and if you want to hear the rest of the show, get in touch - I'm sure there's a queer venue near you that would…

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Can You Save A Dying Star? 15:44

1M ago15:44

15:44

In the last episode, we looked at how stars end up dead. So Chris has an important follow-up: can you find a way to heal and save a dying star? #InvisibleRainbows

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Casual (with Todd Baratz) 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

How do you have better sex with strangers? Send more nudes? Shower together? Get better at organising hookups? Sex therapist Todd Baretz shares the story of how sex with lots of random men helped him realise the truth: anonymous shags weren't for him, and the best way to get good sex is to get to know the person you're shagging. Order your copy of …

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Do All Stars Expand When They Die? 12:35

2M ago12:35

12:35

Our Sun and many other stars will become larger later in life. But is this a condition common to all stars? Guest questioner Francis wonders about the future of stars and their ultimate demise!

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Divorce (with Karl Dunn) 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

Fighting for equal marriage is one thing, but actually living happily ever after is quite another. Writer Karl Dunn shares his experiences of the side of equal marriage that we don't talk about: Divorce, and how it helped him find community and insights in some unlikely places. Get your copy of Karl's book: https://www.karldunn.com/book YouTube ver…

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Narcissus (with Sacha Coward) 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

From Greek legends to Socialist vegetables via the world of instagram and teenage angst: Queer Historian Sacha Coward pops in for some impromptu therapy grounded in ideas of beauty, vanity, and big muscly dudes not wearing much. Pre-order your copy of Sacha's book, Queer As Folklore: https://unbound.com/books/queer-as-folklore YouTube version: http…

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Black Diamonds Are Actually Extraterrestrials - Feat. Dr David Pegg 19:57

3M ago19:57

19:57

In this episode, we tackle the peculiar carbonado diamond, a black diamond that looks very different from the glittering gems we might be more familiar with. And we will discover that its origin might be out of this world! Carbonado Diamond going on auction Invisible Rainbows

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Glove 12:46

3M ago12:46

12:46

Can condoms make sex more... sexy? Should we say Grace before filling our mouths? Why was I such a weird teenager? All these questions and more are pretty much ignored in favour of making some silly jokes. Standard, really. From straight students to sexual Sherlocks, we're touching on every aspect of johnnies, nodders, and spaff-catchers. Just be s…

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Snake 11:19

3M ago11:19

11:19

According to Andrew Tate, if you enjoy making sweet love with a woman, you're gay. I look into why anyone would say something so strange, while trying not to die of a hangover. A lesser person would surely have perished. Also: The naked version of a meeting that could have been an email, why you shouldn't eat too many cakes, and what to google if y…

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Can Planets Truly Have One Climate? 18:08

3M ago18:08

18:08

Planets in sci-fi are often portrayed as having a single climate, but how truthful is that idea? This audience question gets the full treatment from Alfredo & Chris as they deal with the tatooines, hoths, risas, synnaxes of the real universe!

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Quickie 1:39

3M ago1:39

1:39

Just a quick and dirty moment to keep you going until the next episode. Featuring: Disastrous flirting, a (hilarious) transgender joke, and news of an upcoming live show. Thrilling(/terrifying) stuff! YouTube version: https://youtu.be/13VdenOz3To — Probably True - Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. The repeatedly award-winning, slightly f…

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Wisdom (with Patrick Marano) 27:27

3M ago27:27

27:27

[CW: Drug use & addiction] Youtube sensation and Adult Entertainer Patrick Marano brings us three tales of sex, drugs, and the wisdom of sluts. Featuring: The Good Old Days, Definitely NOT dead family, and The Wanted. Also: second-hand sex toys, near-death experiences, and Canadian strippers. Find out more and check out Patrick's work at https://pa…

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Hunting The Great Mexican Eclipse 15:47

3M ago15:47

15:47

Join us in this unplanned video & audio diary as we go after the April 8 total solar eclipse in Mexico. For the video version: https://youtu.be/SR00jigmgR0?si=LKLYaoqvq_YaUo6V For #InvisibleRainbows: https://unbound.com/books/invisible-rainbows

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Construct 9:20

4M ago9:20

9:20

What gender-neutral words can you use for queer people instead of 'Daddy'? From Star Trek to star signs, here's a queer take on the struggles of being non-binary when you look very cis. And totes masc. ALSO! From Astrology to Apology: how to avoid misgendering someone, what to do if you mess it up, and why courtroom dramas should incorporate star s…

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Inspire (with Dr. Alfredo Carpineti) 33:25

4M ago33:25

33:25

History is full of queer role models - you just have to know where to look. From 'confirmed batchelor' to 'Just Good Friends', Dr Alfredo Carpineti explains how our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans heroes are hiding in plain sight throughout history. (Turns out the 'step-bro' thing has been around a VERY long time...) LINKS! - Buy a copy of Alfred…

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Procedure 16:00

4M ago16:00

16:00

An interrupted gym session leads to looking for support in all the wrong places, a message from God, and the need to search deep inside myself. Really deep. All the way in there. Also involved: the best biscuit, some surprisingly strong pelvic floor muscles, and an unexpected way of dealing with stubborn sweetcorn. YouTube version: https://youtu.be…

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IFLScience - Break It Down 2:29

5M ago2:29

2:29

Here is a little teaser for our brand new podcast: Break It Down! Coming soon to a podcast app near you...By IFLScience

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Away 3:21

6M ago3:21

3:21

The BEST transgender joke ever told. AND I'm taking a little break. I need to rest and hibernate and generally recharge. Back in a couple of weeks. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/96S4TdE2f3E — Probably True - Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. The repeatedly award-winning, slightly filthy storytelling project tackling LGBTQ issues in a…

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Bingo (with Nathaniel J Hall) 34:11

6M ago34:11

34:11

[CONTENT WARNING: Gross STI symptoms and some mentions of drug use.] Sex, drugs, and... Cameras up your bum: Actor, writer and HIV Activist Nathaniel talks us through some bad luck, iffy decisions and slightly strange medical referrals. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/KQeJCwZAUFM — Probably True - Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. The …

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Manners 13:35

6M ago13:35

13:35

'Inspired' by more awful experiences, here's one tart's guide to better bedroom etiquette. And if anyone knows manners, it's the English. Featuring: The best grip to use when tickling his fancy; what their choice of drink says about your sexual opponent; and why respect is key. Also involving, for no real reason: Half-melted waxworks, a terrifying …

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Would You Eat Plant-Based Meat For Christmas Dinner? 33:55

7M ago33:55

33:55

During the holiday season, many of us will be tucking into delicious meals which may well include a whole host of meats. But have you ever thought about going meat-free this time of year? With concerns over the impact of meat consumption on the planet, thoughts are turning to the future of the industry and how the tastes and textures that many peop…

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XS23 - Cosmicomics 100 13:10

7M ago13:10

13:10

The Astroholic Explains Xmas Special is inspired by Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics on the 100th anniversary of the author's birth. Join us for an imaginative tale, not fantasy nor sci-fi, but one based on science facts: the formation of elements in stars and how they spread across the universe. ✨ And if you are interested in my book, here is a link to…

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Merry 11:46

7M ago11:46

11:46

Christmas doesn't have to be merry - sometimes it's ok just to get through the day. Featuring a hatred of Christmas music brought on by trying to 'do Christmas right' while dealing with seasonal depression, a portacabin with delusions of grandeur, and the joys of spending Christmas with my mother. I hope your festive season goes as well as it can. …

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Vibe (with CJ DeBarra) 33:41

8M ago33:41

33:41

The secret double life of author, journalist and LGBTQ+ sex communicator CJ deBarra. It involves the benefits of drug-infused lube, a terrifying number of sex toys (some of them extremely large), and the realisation that being honest, open, and proud of who you are and what you do is the best way to live. Cj's first book, 'NeuroQueer: A Neurodiverg…

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Look 11:12

8M ago11:12

11:12

"You don't look non-binary" is a phrase I've heard (and thought) a lot in the last couple of years. Am I letting the side down? What DOES a non-binary person look like? Join this sweary quest as we get to the heart of the matter. Includes: Drag queens! Donuts! Historical homophobia! My nan! Several really FLIPPING annoying police sirens! Doesn't in…

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Exclusive - Invisible Rainbows Excerpt 5:44

8M ago5:44

5:44

I'm writing a book all about the astronomy we do with the light we cannot see with our own eyes. It's called Invisible Rainbows and features astronomers from all around the world. If you are interested in finding out more and maybe pledge for a copy, click on this link.

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Stone (with Kyle Turner) 25:28

8M ago25:28

25:28

CONTENT WARNING: Discussing the use of wacky baccy to improve meat shenanigans. Writer, film critic and big massive stoner Kyle Turner shares his experiences of mixing adult funtimes with Lucifer's Lettuce. Spoiler: It doesn't always go well. Featuring a guide to buying Adult Toys, an anti-intervention, and getting perved on during some Alone Time …

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