Best Statistically Speaking Podcasts (2024)

1
Episode 249 - Screaming in giraffe about the genocide, integration of needs and wholeness 2:10:29

2h ago2:10:29

2:10:29

Hind Rajab, 200 Days Later: US Keeps Letting Israel Investigate Itself - Zeteo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDJ4LOQR8KI Gaza War Sit Rep Day 332: Hostages' bodies recovered as some Israelis push for a deal - The Anti-Empire Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds1cG8zrkts Israel Invades West Bank - Declares Will Be Treated Like Gaza - Owen Jo…

1
#253: Adopting a Just In Time, Just Enough Data Mindset with Matt Gershoff 1:08:02

13h ago1:08:02

1:08:02

While we don’t often call it out explicitly, the driving force behind much of what and how much data we collect is driven by a “just in case” mentality: we don’t know exactly HOW that next piece of data will be put to use, but we better collect it to minimize the potential for future regret about NOT collecting it. Data collection is an optionality…

1
Sustainability in Statistical Modelling of Wind Energy with Domna Ladopoulou 17:34

2h ago17:34

17:34

Domna Ladopoulou, a researcher in the Department of Statistical Science at UCL, is working on improving the efficiency and reliability of wind energy production through statistical and machine learning modelling approaches. Her research focuses on developing a probabilistic condition monitoring system for wind farms using SCADA data to detect fault…

1
Brain Stories - Episode 18 - Brain Stories Live 1:35:46

2h ago1:35:46

1:35:46

The first ever live recording of the UCL Brain Stories podcast live from the Bloomsbury Studio at the Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio on 18th October 2023. Caswell and Selina spoke to Diksha Gupta, Rick Adams, and Benedetto De Martino on all things Neuro AI.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience…

1
Brain Stories Episode 19 – Tali Sharot on what influences our beliefs and decision 49:48

2h ago49:48

49:48

Professor Tali Sharot talks to Caswell and Selina about why we're easy to influence and overly optimistic.Date of episode recording: 2024-07-19T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:49:49Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Caswell Barry; Selina WrayGuests: Professor Tali SharotProducer: Patrick RobinsonBy UCL

1
Brain Stories Episode 19 - Sonia Gandhi on researching and treating Parkinson's Disease 47:53

19d ago47:53

47:53

Professor Sonia Gandhi talks to Steve and Selina about her research into the biology of Parkinson's disease, and how this understanding could lead to new treatments. Date of episode recording: 2024-06-14T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:47:53Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Steve Flemming; Selina WrayGuests: Professor Sonia GandhiProducer: Patrick Robin…

1
Season 4 - Smoke-Free Future: Tackling Tobacco and Vaping for Public Health 42:15

18d ago42:15

42:15

The World Health Organisation highlights the tobacco epidemic as one of the greatest public health crises in history, claiming over 8 million lives annually. Over 7 million of these deaths stem from direct tobacco use, while around 1.3 million are due to second-hand smoke exposure among non-smokers. The scale of the human and economic tragedy that …

1
Season 4 - Flushing Out the Truth: Sewage and Public Health in the UK 35:59

1d ago35:59

35:59

The development of wastewater systems in the 19th century was one of the greatest achievements of public health, but in recent years there has been growing concern and scrutiny of water quality and sewage pollution. The critical issue of sewage contamination in the UK's rivers and seas is having a profound impact on environmental sustainability and…

1
Lunch Hour Lecture | The Global Fight Against LGBTI Rights 57:34

5d ago57:34

57:34

Date of lecture: 25 June 2024About the lecture:In the past three decades, remarkable progress has been made in numerous countries for the rights of individuals marginalized due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The advancements in LGBTI rights in a variety of diverse countries can largely be attributed to the tireless efforts of the …

1
Lunch Hour Lecture | Why Jahmelia Can’t Read or Write... 1:02:45

5d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Date of Lecture: 30 May 2024About the Lecture:How to teach children to read is an emotive topic because being literate has such an important influence on children’s life chances. The subject has become so emotive that the debates have been called ‘The Reading Wars’. This lecture builds on the landmark study about education policies in England that …

1
Ethnic and racial disproportionality in police use of Taser 58:29

22d ago58:29

58:29

Date of lecture: Tuesday 23 April 2024About the lecture: Police use of Taser, a ‘less lethal’ conducted energy device that delivers an electric shock intended to temporarily incapacitate targets, in England and Wales is marked by significant ethnic and racial disparities. In this lecture, Prof Bradford will present findings from TASERD (The Taser A…

1
Episode 248 - Horrific nature of the genocide, speaking out, contradictions of Zionism and collectivism 3:55:36

17d ago3:55:36

3:55:36

Counting the dead in Gaza: difficult but essential https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01169-3/fulltext https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/genocide.shtml Let aid in. What kind of world is this? This is from a conversation with @nervesurgeon as he is now in the South of Gaza (which is apparently better than the N…

1
#251: The Continued Rise of the Analytics Engineer 1:01:28

8d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

We’re seeing the title “Analytics Engineer” continue to rise, and it’s in large part due to individuals realizing that there’s a name for the type of work they’ve found themselves doing more and more. In today’s landscape, there’s truly a need for someone with some Data Engineering chops with an eye towards business use cases. We were fortunate to …

1
Unheard voices: young people in care's experiences of speaking to doctors 37:44

14d ago37:44

37:44

Researcher Lauren Herlitz and theatre maker James Baldwin talked to 14 young people in care or care leavers about their experiences of seeing a doctor. The frank conversation covers being able to trust a doctor, opening-up about mental health, being affected by trauma, and being judged by healthcare professionals. Lauren and James invited two exper…

1
Green Data: Measuring the Environment 34:43

11d ago34:43

34:43

In this episode we explore how the ONS measures our natural environment and the green economy. Relevant datasets: ONS Environmental Accounts Transcript MILES FLETCHER Welcome again to Statistically Speaking, the official podcast of the UK’s Office for National Statistics. I'm Miles Fletcher and this time we're getting back to nature as we explore t…

1
#250: Real World Data (RWD) Lessons from Healthcare-land with Dr. Lewis Carpenter 1:05:02

21d ago1:05:02

1:05:02

A claim: in the world of business analytics, the default/primary source of data is real world data collected through some form of observation or tracking. Occasionally, when the stakes are sufficiently high and we need stronger evidence, we’ll run some form of controlled experiment, like an A/B test. Contrast that with the world of healthcare, wher…

1
The Bartlett Review: Energy Poverty and Energy Justice 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

Access to reliable energy is a pre-requisite of healthy life, yet in many parts of the world the health and quality of life of millions of people is blighted by energy poverty. In this episode we will look at some of the data around global energy poverty – and the challenges of sourcing reliable information and the potential use of the law to bring…

1
#249: Three Humans and an AI at Marketing Analytics Summit 46:11

2M ago46:11

46:11

How good are humans at distinguishing between human-generated thoughts and AI-generated…thoughts? Could doing an extremely unscientific exploration of the question also generate some useful discussion? We decided to dig in and find out with a show recorded in front of a live audience at Marketing Analytics Summit in Phoenix! With Michael in the rol…

1
#248: The Fundamentally Fascinating World of APIs with Marco Palladino 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are as pervasive as they are critical to the functioning of the modern world. That personalized and content-rich product page with a sub-second load time on Amazon? That’s just a couple-hundred API calls working their magic. Every experience on your mobile device? Loaded with APIs. But, just because they’re…

1
Episode 247 - Genocidal militaries, Israeli lobby, and transcending the statist paradigm 4:46:37

2M ago4:46:37

4:46:37

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-booted-from-frances-annual-eurosatory-arms-fair/# https://truthout.org/articles/us-arms-industry-profits-from-gaza-genocide-as-pentagon-budget-nears-1-trillion/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahy_Law Rep. Thomas Massie doesn’t care what you think of him, which is pretty great. https://x.com/Tucke…

1
The Bartlett Review Podcast: Planning fairer cities for global crises 34:54

3M ago34:54

34:54

For cities like London, the COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions and deepened social inequalities. In this podcast we're exploring how urban planners can create fairer cities and build resilience for future crises. Sowmya Parthasarathy, Director of Urban Design and Urban Planning at Arup, joins expert researchers Professor Lauren Andres and …

1
The Bartlett Review Podcast: Is GDP fit for purpose? 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

In this episode of The Bartlett Review podcast, we delve into the pressing question: is our focus on GDP growth truly beneficial, or is it exacerbating our most critical challenges? As climate and ecological crises deepen and economic inequality widens, the limitations of GDP as a measure of progress become starkly evident. Join Professor Bob Costa…

1
#247: Professional Development, Analytically Speaking with Helen Crossley 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Professional development is a big topic—way more than just thinking about what job you want in five years and setting milestones along the way. Thankfully we had Helen Crossley, Senior Director of Marketing Science at Meta, join Michael, Moe, and Val to dive deep into this topic! We explored how to set really good, meaningful goals, the challenges …

1
Season 4: The Highlights 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

In this special episode, we look back at the year through some of our favourite moments from Series 4. Our hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee explored climate action in a multitude of forms: from groundbreaking climate science and AI, to innovative policy solutions and inspiring stories of individual activism. With fantastic guests spanning multi…

1
Thinking differently about the World: Before the West with Prof. Ayse Zarakol 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

Thinking differently about the World: Before the West with Prof. Ayse Zarakol In this episode, we host Prof Ayse Zarakol from University of Cambridge and talk about her fascinating book "Before The West".Date of episode recording: 2024-01-22T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:29:38Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu, Hazal Aydin, Meryem …

1
Episode 246 - Ongoing genocide, brutality of settler colonialism and empire, challenging indoctrination 3:55:06

3M ago3:55:06

3:55:06

Impunity in Gaza is a threat to the international order - Japan should defend the rules that it relies on for its own security https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/20/japan/gaza-israel-impunity-international-order/ https://archive.is/mqUMS#selection-1127.0-1131.68 Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality…

1
#246: I’ve Got 99 Analytical Methodologies and Need to Pick Just One 55:21

3M ago55:21

55:21

From running a controlled experiment to running a linear regression. From eyeballing a line chart to calculating the correlation of first differences. From performing a cluster analysis because that’s what the business partner asked for to gently probing for details on the underlying business question before agreeing to an approach. There are count…

1
PRESERVING HERITAGE IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Fatimah Al-Muqdadi 43:30

4M ago43:30

43:30

Zainab Mahdi talks to Fatimah Al-Muqdadi, Architect, Researcher, and Heritage Professional in Iraq. In this episode, Fatimah discusses the current state of heritage in Iraq and the steps needed to preserve and promote Iraq's cultural and natural heritage within the community. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcri…

1
Heavy Periods 26:57

4M ago26:57

26:57

Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode with Dr. Bassel Wattar guides us through heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB); what it is, how common it is, how do we diagnose it, and how do we treat it? We also talk about research in this area, and specifically the importance of including community perspectives in research practise, and how Dr. Bassel Wattar's team…

1
Sustainability in Relation to Statistical Science 33:43

4M ago33:43

33:43

In this episode we interview Professor Jim Griffin from the Department of Statistical Science at University College London. This is the first in a series of interviews with Statistical Science academics about how their research crosses over with the discipline of Sustainability. We discuss the potential of environmental DNA analysis for biodiversit…

1
AI: The Future of Data 33:54

4M ago33:54

33:54

With the public release of large language models like Chat GPT putting Artificial Intelligence (AI) firmly on our radar, this episode explores what benefits this technology might hold for statistics and analysis, as well as policymaking and public services. Joining host, Miles Fletcher, to discuss the groundbreaking work being done in this area by …

1
THE MANDAEANS IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Dhiaa Kareem Ali 26:47

4M ago26:47

26:47

Zainab Mahdi talks to Dr Dhiaa Kareem Ali, lecturer at the University of Kufa and Nahrein Network - British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) Visiting Scholar. Dr Dhiaa talks about his work with the Mandaean community, both in Iraq and the Diaspora. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-dhiaa-…

1
#245: Dear APH-y – An Analytics Advice Call-In Show 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

You know you’ve arrived as a broadcast presence when you open up the phone lines and get your first, “Long time listener, first time caller” person dialing in. Apparently, we have not yet arrived, because no one opened with that when they sent in their questions for this show. Our question is: why not?! Alas! That is a question not answered on this…

1
Season 4: Post elections – What are the world's leading cities doing to combat the climate crisis? 33:46

4M ago33:46

33:46

In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. With many elections happening around the world, what are cities actually doing to adapt to climate change, mitigate climate impact on populations, and reduce emissions? Our hosts discuss urban adaptation and transformation with UCL Professor Lauren A…

1
Season 4 - The genetic revolution: implications and applications for improving public health 42:39

4M ago42:39

42:39

How does our understanding of genetics shape the health of the public?In this month’s episode, our experts dive into the exciting world of genetics, exploring the latest technological breakthroughs and innovations. They discuss not only the value of these advancements but also the ethical considerations surrounding them, particularly in how they ca…

1
Episode 245 - Genocide protests amidst the fascism of USA-supported Zionism and its brutal costs 3:31:19

4M ago3:31:19

3:31:19

the totally lost plot of orthodox, statist Objectivists, misguided by Ayn Rand's context-dropping of property rights amidst the fascistic nature of government https://www.change.org/p/open-letter-regarding-ut-campus-protests Ayn Rand on the 1968 Columbia student protest: https://courses.aynrand.org/works/the-student-rebellion-at-columbia-university…

1
Season 2: Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry 29:32

4M ago29:32

29:32

Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:29:32Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Melissa Pires Da SilvaGuests: Maddalena ItaliaProducer: Melissa Pires Da SilvaBy UCL

1
Season 2: The History and Literature of the Cuneiform World 27:20

4M ago27:20

27:20

In the Second Episode of Season Two Professor Mark Weeden talks about his current research across the Cuneiform World from hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Turkey to cuneiform tablets found in Iraq. You can see more about Prof. Weeden at the Departmental People page.Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/markweedentr…

1
Season 2: Comparative Classics: Greece, Rome, and India 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

Season Two begins with a discussion with Prof. Phiroze Vasunia who talks about his new inter-institution research project ‘Comparative Classics, Greece, Rome, and India’. You can see more about Prof. Vasunia at the Departmental People page and more on the project is situated on the Departmental Research pages. Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk…

1
Season 1: (Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman 30:11

4M ago30:11

30:11

(Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman In this episode, we embark on an exciting journey as Antony bills Achilles alongside Superman.Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/makrinospodcasttranscript.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-11-25T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:30:11Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:M…

1
Season 1: Lucretius' De Rerum Natura 20:06

4M ago20:06

20:06

In this episode, Marta speaks about the political dimensions and implications, past and present, of Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/marta_podcast_transcription_revised.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-07-20T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:20:06Language of episode: 00:20:06Pres…

1
Season 1: 'Family' in Broch and Giraudoux's receptions of the Homeric and Virgilian epics 20:43

4M ago20:43

20:43

In this episode, Melissa explores the reception of Homer and Virgil, and the concept of 'family' in their epics, in 20th-century Germany and France.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/family_in_broch_and_giraudouxs_receptions_of_the_homeric_and_virgilian_epics_transcript.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-06-28T…

1
Season 1: Violence in Seneca the Younger 23:42

4M ago23:42

23:42

In this episode Sofia takes us on a journey through the world of Seneca's tragedies. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/episode_2_ucl_podcast.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-04-28T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:23:42Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Mateen ArghandehpourGuests: Sofia BongiovanniProducer: Sofia Bon…

1
Season 1: Culture and Politics of the Achaemenid Empire 20:13

4M ago20:13

20:13

Welcome to this new podcast series featuring the research of UCL's staff and students on fascinating topics relating to the ancient world.In this episode Mateen speaks about the relationships between Greece and Persia during the Persian Wars, particularly focusing on the role played by religion.https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/ancient-world-new-voice…

1
#244: Data Is Everywhere. Why Do We Limit Ourselves by Default? 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In order to produce a stellar analysis, have you ever requested a team to teardown a Tesla and count every last washer and battery cell? No? Well our guest this week, Jason DeRise, joined Tim, Julie, and Val to share that story and others on how alternative data can be used to enrich analyses. Luckily you don’t have to have a Wall Street-sized budg…

1
Echoes of Gaza in the Global South Part 2: Bosnia, Iran, and Turkey 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this second episode on Gaza, we talk about how the events in Gaza is echoed in Turkey, Iran, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.Date of episode recording: 2023-12-19T00:00:00ZDuration: 01:00:00Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Dr Mezna QatoGuests: Dr. Alireza Doostdar; Sumeja Tulic; Dr. Halil Ibrahim YenigunProducer: Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu; Meryem Zișan…

1
Season 4: AI and the business of climate action 32:16

5M ago32:16

32:16

Happy Earth Day! This episode’s focus is on entrepreneurial climate action: what are businesses – particularly the AI sector – doing to combat the climate crisis and help reach net zero?  Helping our hosts Mark and Simon answer these questions are Sims Witherspoon (current UCL student studying for MSC in climate change and Climate and Sustainabilit…

1
Professor Amit Nathwani’s journey to create a one-shot cure for haemophilia A 23:58

5M ago23:58

23:58

To mark World Haemophilia Day, we sit down with Professor Amit Nathwani of the UCL Cancer Institute to explore his journey to commercialising the groundbreaking haemophilia A treatment, Roctavian. Host Nigel Campbell is joined by Prof Nathwani and Dr. Rick Fagan, UCLB Director of Biopharm, to explore how Amit’s work looking after patients with haem…

1
#243: Being Data-Driven: a Statistical Process Control Perspective with Cedric Chin 1:14:19

4M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

It happens occasionally. Someone in the business decides they need to just take the analysis into their own hands. That leaves the analyst conflicted — love the interest and enthusiasm, but cringe at the risk of misuse or misinterpretation. Occasionally (rarely!), though, such a person goes so deep that they come out the other side having internali…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Statistically Speaking Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide