Best Spin Physics Podcasts (2024)

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The Secrets to Mental Resilience with Psychotherapist James Elliot 59:15

6h ago59:15

59:15

James Elliott is a seasoned resilience coach and psychotherapist with over 6 years of experience, working with elite athletes, veterans, and Special Forces. A former British Airborne Forces veteran, he brings a wealth of knowledge in mental toughness and emotional intelligence, alongside achievements in competitive rugby and endurance world records…

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Decoding Google Gemini with Jeff Dean 53:02

2d ago53:02

53:02

Professor Hannah Fry is joined by Jeff Dean, one of the most legendary figures in computer science and chief scientist of Google DeepMind and Google Research. Jeff was instrumental to the field in the late 1990s, writing the code that transformed Google from a small startup into the multinational company it is today. Hannah and Jeff discuss it all …

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Our Top Productivity Hacks: Get Out Of Your Own Way and Get Sh*t Done 1:11:44

5d ago1:11:44

1:11:44

If there's one thing that we know, it's how to balance our weeks and get Sh** done. But... it hasn't always been this way, feeling unproductive is a curse and in this ep we are going to go over our methods for getting out of your own way and cracking on with what you really want to do. ________________________ Thanks to Not Guilty Wines for sponsor…

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Roadtripping a quantum skipping rope 29:33

8d ago29:33

29:33

This special episode recounts adventures from the 2024 National Quantum and Dark Matter Roadtrip - a science journey of more than 8000km across Australia! The roadtrip has become a significant annual National Science Week event, and this year it drove from Brisbane to Broome across the top of Australia. We visited numerous outback schools to share …

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56: We Made It To Mercury! 35:25

9d ago35:25

35:25

Izzie and Dr Becky complete their tour of the solar system with a trip to Mercury, the space spirograph (copyright: Dr Becky). Join them as they explore what we know about the planet so far and what ESA's current mission, BepiColombo, is hoping to find. Plus, Dr Robert Massey is on hand to answer your questions. Special thanks to guests Dr David Ro…

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Running for Fat Loss Vs Running for Fitness 1:04:58

11d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Guys we need to chat, far faaaar too many people decide they want to start losing weight and then crack the old running shoes out. This is a recipe for disaster, but why? We're going to make things super clear in this ep. If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit…

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AI Safety...Ok Doomer: with Anca Dragan 38:11

16d ago38:11

38:11

Building safe and capable models is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Can we make AI work for everyone? How do we prevent existential threats? Why is alignment so important? Join Professor Hannah Fry as she delves into these critical questions with Anca Dragan, lead for AI safety and alignment at Google DeepMind. For further reading, sear…

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The Mental and Physical Pain of the Paris Marathon 41:45

28d ago41:45

41:45

Oh she's back once again for a solo episode, Ben is out for the day so we have a one on one with Lucy! Last week Lucy had the insane opportunity to run the Paris marathon during the Olympics in Paris, it turns out that running a marathon at midnight can be quite hard... who knew? If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in her…

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55: BONUS - Galaxy Spin and Saving Herstmonceux Observatory 13:41

23d ago13:41

13:41

Does an instantaneous star map exist? Where are the perfect spheres in space? How did Venus get so close to the Sun? It's a bonus episode from The Supermassive team. Sign the petition and support Herstmonceux Observatory here... https://www.change.org/p/save-the-observatory-science-centre-herstmonceux…

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Relationship Jealousy, Life Priorities & How To Be Hybrid 58:02

25d ago58:02

58:02

Anonymous Questions are back once again, do we ever get jealous of each other? How do we cook for each other? What would we do if we were competing in the olympics? If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://my…

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AI: Your New Creative Muse? with Douglas Eck 40:36

30d ago40:36

40:36

Professor Hannah Fry is joined by Google DeepMind's senior research director Douglas Eck to explore AI's capacity for true creativity. They delve into the complexities of defining creativity, the challenges of AI generated content and attribution, and whether AI can help us to connect with each other in new and meaningful ways. Want to watch the fu…

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Unreasonably Effective AI with Demis Hassabis 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

It has been a few years since Google DeepMind CEO and co-founder, Demis Hassabis, and Professor Hannah Fry caught up. In that time, the world has caught on to artificial intelligence—in a big way. Listen as they discuss the recent explosion of interest in AI, what Demis means when he describes chatbots as ‘unreasonably effective’, and the unexpecte…

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Nutty Foodie Fitness: Lessons from Running, Cutting Out Friends & Food 1:01:39

1M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Friend of the pod Steph AKA Nutty Foodie Fitness is back for episode 2 of the podcast today! Recently Steph has turned into the most insane endurance athlete, completing iron man Triathlons and most recently completing the brutal L'etape stage of the Tour de France. This ep is a must listen. Thanks to steph for coming on once again to the pod! Find…

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Quantum torch 32:44

1M ago32:44

32:44

Lasers are everywhere, and David Coutts helps us explore some of the quantum ideas behind these amazing light sources. David is a professor at Macquarie University and has worked with numerous exciting lasers - including some that produce light in Aussie green-and-gold colours. It's fascinating to realise just how widely lasers are used, even if th…

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I Hated Running, Now I Run Marathons - Anya Culling 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

Anya culling is a professional runner who initially ran a 4:36 marathon adn less than 18 months later ran a 2:30. This insane achievement isn't the most impressive thing about her, she is an incredibly kind person who is jumping on today to chat about accusations of doping, mental battles and how you can learn to run FAST. Huge thanks to Anya for c…

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Quantum toaster 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

Karen Livesey talks about the quantum side of hot glowing things, revealing that quantum has been ubiquitous since the dawn of time. Karen is an Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle and has taught many students about how hot things glow in process called "blackbody radiation". Not only is this phenomenon thoroughly quantum, but it was…

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55: Venus aka "Earth's Evil Twin" 42:49

1M ago42:49

42:49

This is Venus’ moment in the supermassive spotlight. What do we know about this hellish planet? And what missions are going there in the near future? Izzie and Dr Becky speak with Dr Phillipa Mason from Imperial College London about EnVision, an upcoming mission to Venus, as well as RAS librarian Sian Prosser to explore the archive. Plus Dr Robert …

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Hunter Mcintyre - This Is What It Takes To Become a Hyrox World Champion 1:09:02

2M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Hunter Mcintyre is the fastest Hyrox Athlete of all time. He achieved the world record run in Stockholm in 2023. Since then, Hunter has been very open about his disappointment with his performance at his latest event, taking third place in Nice. Today Hunter is joining us for the second time to discuss Hyrox, Hybrid training, His previous past with…

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You Need To Read These 10 Books Before You Die 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

Our bucketlist of 10 books you must read before you die! Check out the full list here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/355KOO0WUIMEG?ref_=wl_share If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://mycoach-scho…

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54: BONUS - Overmassive Galaxies 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

The Supermassive Overmassive Podcast has a special bonus episode. Join Izzie, Dr Becky, Dr Robert and Richard as they discuss the last two years of JWST and share their recommendations for Space Book Club. Recommendations: Unseen Universe: New Secrets of the Cosmos Revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope by Dr Caroline Harper The Possibility of …

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Our Toxic Relationship With Productivity 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

You have probably heard of Toxic positivity but have you heard of Toxic positivity? The constant need to make your free time "productive", the inability to relax, neglecting self care because of work... sound familiar? In this ep we are going into detail about how we have faced this issue in the past, our tools and methods to overcome it, deep divi…

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Overcoming Body Dysmorphia - Our Story 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Body Dysmorphia is a condition that a growing number of people in the gym sphere are dealing with on a day to day basis. Pinching their skin, checking themselves in the mirror, and unfortunately it is sometimes a short jump to extremeley disordered relationships with food. In todays ep we are sharing what we have experienced with this condition, an…

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54: Q&A - Black Hole Special 50:18

3M ago50:18

50:18

Have black holes existed since the beginning of the Universe? Could we produce a black hole in the lab? Could we use gravitational waves to probe beyond the event horizon? It's a black hole Q&A as Izzie put your questions to Becky and Robert. Plus, author and broadcaster, Marcus Chown, runs through a potted history of discovering black holes. His l…

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Burnout, Periods and Hyrox World Champions 38:00

3M ago38:00

38:00

Today ben is unfortunately inches from death with food poisoning, so Lucy has stepped in to record a solo ep for us! What a hero... anyway, todays ep is a bit of a banger, Lucy has returned as a Hyrox champion, the second fastest womens doubles partners on EARTH, and as if that isbn't enough, we're talking periods, burnout and a whole lot more. Sta…

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#1 Sex Therapist: How to Have Better Sex | Kate Moyle 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Kate Moyle is a UK Leading Sex and Relationship Therapist, and today she is joining us to discuss all of the questions you guys have put to her. "Is there something wrong with me" "We never have sex any more" "I'm too tired from training to even think about sex"Thanks so much to kate for coming down and giving us her time on this episode, we know y…

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53: BONUS - Lumpy Space Potatoes 14:04

3M ago14:04

14:04

In this month's bonus episode Izzie, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey tackle questions on pulsars, woo woo sounds from black holes, imperfect spheres and alien aurorae. Send your questions to: podcast@ras.ac.uk, and we’re also on instagram @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive podcast is produced by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham and is a …

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200th Episode Special with Meg Davis 1:19:19

3M ago1:19:19

1:19:19

To mark our 200th episode we are back today with the one and only Megan Davis to chat about their most recent marathon in Geneva! If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://mycoach-school.com/join Follow us - h…

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Hybrid Training | The Nutrition Secrets, Key Supplements & Essential Kit 2/2 1:17:52

3M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

In the final installment of this 2 parter we are diving into what supps we take, giving you the exact stacks we currently take, talking specifics on our gear and finally answering the question of paying money to see our feet... If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: No…

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53: The Major Lunar Standstill 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

Every 18.6 years, our moon reaches its farthest northern and southern point, known as a major lunar standstill. This month, Izzie and Dr Becky are exploring why this might be significant to Stonehenge in the UK and another historical site in the US called Chimney Rock. With special thanks to Dr Heather Sebire, Dr Amanda Chadburn and Dr Erica Elling…

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Hybrid Training | The Nutrition Secrets, Key Supplements & Essential Kit 1/2 1:11:03

4M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

In this 2 parter, we are diving straight into everything you could possibly need to set yourself up for hybrid training, equipment, nutrition, supps, you name it, we're covering it. If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1Join MyCoach:Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listen…

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5 Hacks to Improve Your Mental Health and Mindset 1:00:25

4M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Join Ben today to discuss the 5 most important takeaways he has gathered from his time battling a complicated ED and a long mental health battle. If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1Join MyCoach:Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://mycoach-school.com/join…

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52: BONUS - Why does the Aurora Borealis look better on my phone? 19:50

4M ago19:50

19:50

The UK witnessed the most amazing Northern Lights in years.... And Izzie missed it. In this bonus episode, Dr Becky Smethurst, Dr Robert Massey and Izzie Clarke talk about those Northern Lights and answer your questions. What is Jupiter's giant blue dot? If the sun is losing mass (by giving out energy) will that affect the gravity and orbit of the …

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Are Men More Dangerous than Bears & Conquering Food Guilt 57:06

4M ago57:06

57:06

Today we weigh in to the age old debate, are men as dangerous as grizzly bears? In other less ridiculous news, we are also going over how best to train for a HYROX, false assumptions about us, how to live together with your partner in harmony and advice on how you can start vloggin without feeling awkward. If you have any other questions for the ne…

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Making Hyrox Better, Are Whoops Necessary and Learning to Stop Working Q&A 53:32

4M ago53:32

53:32

How can we make Hyrox better for us personally? Learning to stop training and relax, how to use your whoop and so much more covered ion this weeks Q&A episode guys. Massive thanks to everyone who sent their questions in! If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit …

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The Mindset Expert: How To Hack Your Mind and Finally Achieve Your Goals 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Shane Parish is the New York Times Bestselling author behind the incredible Clear Thinking, and today we are lucky enough to sit down with him to chat about all of the ways that our minds hold us back, the key steps you can take towards personal growth, and discuss how to be the best version of yourself. If you have any other questions for the next…

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52: Voyager: Where no-one has gone before... 47:58

5M ago47:58

47:58

Two of the most remarkable spacecraft ever launched are the stars of this month’s episode: Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. Izzie and Dr Becky talk to Dr Jamie Rankin, the mission’s current Deputy project scientist, and editor Richard gets to chat to Ann Druyan, the original Creative Director of the Golden Record project, who worked alongside her husband C…

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How To PB Your Next Event 1:07:37

5M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

After months of training, race day is here, but are you actually going to be able to perform? After a weekend of massive PB's all around here at The Not So Fit Couple Podcast, we think it's high time to discuss the mentality of a PB, how to prep the best way possible and best practices for race day. If you have any other questions for the next epis…

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Running 340 Miles from LA To Vegas with Lucy 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

Lucy just returned from running 340 miles from LA to Las Vegas with an insane crew, how did it go and what went wrong? If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1Join MyCoach:Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://mycoach-school.com/join Follow us - https://www.in…

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Everything You Need to Know to Run Your First Marathon 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

have you always wanted to run a cheeky lil mara? Well today Lucy is here today to answer all of your questions, her favourite running shoes for all types of training, bonking on a run, gels, salts and why she insists on wearing oakleys even when it's pitch black outside. If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.li…

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51: BONUS - Wobbly Planets and Baby Names 13:50

6M ago13:50

13:50

Can wobbly planets have more than two solstices? Are we earthlings receding from the sun and the other planets? What is dark flow and why is it controversial? When stars die, is their energy lost forever? Send your questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on Instagram @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the …

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