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Looking for a science comedy podcast that doesn't skimp on the details? We've got you. Join us once a month as three different science stories are dissected every month by the trio behind comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd. Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney are experts at investigating things that might not seem particularly interesting on the surface, but become fascinating when you get down to the nitty and / or g ...
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Another episode of the podcast that fears no detail, where Matt talks balls, Steve talks fiery rings and Helen sings a tortoise into space. - Matt's bit (00:55) - pre-order "Love Triangle" here! - Steve's bit (19:30) - Helen's bit (35:44) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page…
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3.4 - Keep Your Trousers on, Archimedes
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Back once again after a seasonal break, Series 3 continues with some Ingenuity from Steve, some DOOM from Matt, and a song about the man, the myth, the mathematician Archimedes from Helen: - Steve's bit (00:55) - Matt's bit (18:36) - Helen's bit (39:56) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to t…
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Series 3 brings 2023 to a close with a festive special that reaches the parts that other festive specials don't reach... 3D programmable tree lights, the real reason people kiss under the mistletoe and a disappointingly bleak Laboratory Christmas Party take us into the new year with more detail than anyone could possibly need or want. Thank you, as…
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3.2 - That’s Not What A UFO Looks Like
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Against all odds, Series 3 continues with a complicated automotive engineer from Helen, a complicated visual processing system from Steve, and a complicated restaurant triangulation problem from Matt: - Helen's bit (00:55) - Steve's bit (22:35) - Matt's bit (41:45) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain.…
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3.1 - For Your Local Definition Of "Down"
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In a surprise first episode of Series 3 (truly, no-one is more surprised than us to be popping up in your feed right now...) Steve tells the truth about the Prime Meridian, Helen brings a song from her new musical "Almost Astronauts", and Matt attempts to divert an apocalyptic future scenario - with maths: - Steve's bit (00:48) - Helen's bit (17:01…
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In the final episode of this series, Steve gives faint stars the side-eye, Helen sings a relatively short song about relativity and Matt gives a standing ovation to the desktop calculator that rerouted a space probe. Up, up and away! - Steve's bit (01:54) - Helen's bit (16:13) - Matt's bit (36:07) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too bi…
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Steve, Helen and Matt introduce the final installment of their live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With sets from astrophysicist and emo kid Jen Gupta, NATO alphabet innovator (in-NATO-vator) Ted Hill, stand-up medic Matt Hutchinson and Rock ‘n’ Roll IT consultants Foxdog Studios. Also contains extra details from Steve talking abo…
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In this episode, Matt exposes false advertising in the Jigsaw Puzzle industry, Steve matches up what we know about the immune system, and Helen writes a new tune that fits an old song. If you like detail, have a listen. You’ll fit right in: - Matt's bit (01:28) - Steve's bit (19:23) - Helen's bit (32:56) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are…
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Matt, Helen and Steve introduce more favourite moments from their recent live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With comedian Rachel Wheeley talking about the Greenwich Time Signal, biochemical engineer Michael Sulu on the potentially fatal difference between tubes and pipes, and zoologist Hana Ayoob sharing the Honey Badger love. Pl…
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In this episode, Steve explains why all the molecules in your body are right handed, Matt bigs up the strong law of small numbers and Helen grabs the mic to get on the ones and twos. Stand by to receive details! - Matt's bit (1:10) - Steve's bit (18:19) - Helen's bit (32:49) - "One" Song from "Hello Numbers" (40:25) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our sh…
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Helen, Matt and Steve introduce the best bits of their recent live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With nerdy guest performers Dr Rohin Francis aka Medlife Crisis discussing why the human body isn’t really fit for purpose, and comedian Rosie Wilby on whether monogamy is truly dead. Plus the Nerds share their own unnecessary details…
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In a different kind of episode, our intrepid Detailers reveal three facts that they just could not believe the first time they heard them, but turned out to be true. The reproductive habits of barnacles, the unexpected mating call of the tawny owl and a freaky formula that draws a picture of itself all get the Unnecessary Detail treatment: - Helen'…
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In this episode, logical thought and raw emotion meet as Matt finds two numbers that say “I Love You”, Helen sings mathematical equations that are guaranteed to make your brain light up and Steve embarrasses himself with the science of blushing: - Steve's bit (00:51) - Matt's bit (11:15) - Helen's bit (30:13) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show note…
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In this episode, Steve explains how computers talk to each other behind our backs, Helen co-writes a song with a popular internet search engine (if you can’t work out which one, Google it) and Matt brings an Oscar-winning algorithm to the table: - Steve's bit (00:56) - Matt's bit (16:18) - Helen's bit (36:24) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show note…
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In this episode, Matt finds out how a runaway algorithm created the world’s most expensive book, Helen searches for the most singable fruit fly genes and Steve considers whether donating a kidney is easier than buying a house: - Steve's bit (00:46) - Helen's bit (11:05) - Matt's bit (37:30) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for A…
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In this episode, Matt finds his portrait in a Prime Number, Helen sings about the biggest Prime Number ever discovered (at the time of recording) and Steve discovers the hot new trick that wild honey bees are using to defend themselves: - Steve's bit (00:52) - Matt's bit (13:33) - Helen's bit (26:12) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too…
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In this episode, Steve discovers the greedy cup siphon hiding inside your loo, Matt delves into Joseph Bazalgette’s calculations for London’s sewer system and Helen teaches everyone how to flush a toilet, through the medium of song: - Steve's bit (00:48) - Helen's bit (11:48) - Matt's bit (28:03) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big…
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Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes as soon as they are released! Looking for a science comedy podcast that doesn't skimp on the details? We've got you. One starting point sets off three different science stories from the trio behind comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd. Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments…
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In this final episode of Series 1, Steve talks about how plants transmit their genes, Helen eavesdrops on whales and Matt decodes spacecraft transmissions. Plus a song about the bravest little transmitter in the known universe: - Steve's bit (00:45) - Matt's bit (13:40) - Helen's bit (26:15) - The Philae Song (39:15) For tickets to live shows, nerd…
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Steve goes to war against rote learning; Matt tells us how ancient numbers affect what we can and can't name our dogs; and Helen's bit is elementary, my dear listener: - Matt's bit (00:50) - Steve's bit (11:15) - Helen's bit (22:00) - Helen's bonus brassy song (37:05) For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festival…
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In this episode, Steve talks about a sticky effect, Matt gets us tangled up in stick knots, and Helen gets stuck into sticky numbers: - Steve's bit (00:45) - Matt's bit (10:15) - Helen's bit (22:05) For live shows, merch, mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email …
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In this episode, Helen investigates a curious ring that lives in the sea, Steve contemplates the meaning of life itself and Matt brings along some bagels: - Helen's bit (00:45) - Matt's bit (11:05) - Steve's bit (19:55) For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. Want to get in touch? We’re …
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In this episode, Steve tries to measure distant stars with his thumb, Matt talks black holes & plot holes and Helen plays some of her favourite space sounds. Plus a song from Helen that may provide useful information for your future interstellar travel needs: - Steve's bit (01:00) - Helen's bit (12:30) - Matt's bit (24:40) - Helen's Cryonic Love So…
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In this episode, Helen talks fuel for your body, Matt talks plane fuel (or lack of it…) and Steve talks origin theories for a particular fossil fuel. Plus a song from Helen about the ultimate source of Earth’s fuel: - Matt's bit (01:10) - Helen's bit (10:30) - Steve's bit (22:30) - Helen's Sun Song (33:50) For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our…
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Series 2 coming soon! Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes. Looking for a science comedy podcast that doesn't skimp on the details? We've got you. One starting point sets off three different science stories from the trio behind comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd. Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve Mould a…
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Star Trek: Discovery - Log do Capitão #01
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Seção 31, Orcs do espaço e fãs chatos!No programa de hoje falamos sobre as nossas impressões da primeira metade da série Star Trek: Discovery e também claro das teorias e expectativas pro restante da temporada.
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HQs Star Wars (2015) e Darth Vader (2015) - Nerdfy #01
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Vader colocando as manguinhas de fora, Rebelião tocando o terror e C3PO imprestável, isso e muito mais nesse podcast das hqs de Star WarsCaros nerds de plantão, sejam bem-vindos ao Nerdfy, o podcast sobre tudo do mundo nerd e cultura pop do Nerd Boost. E hoje no nosso programa inaugural, nós batemos um papo sobre as edições 1, 2 e 3 das hqs de Star…
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In which we discuss Bub’s crash. Awfulcopter Bonus MBy Barry Hardt, James Fairbairn, Steve Gavanda, Nate Maguire
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Episode 86, B-Side: Steam Greenhorn Light Awfulcopter 86 B-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What was the last game you received as a gift? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Early Access Games • Killing Floor 2 • Space Station Viscera • Beseige versus Kerbal and Prison Architect • Would some Early Release games be better as part of larger games? • Exploration as a …
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Episode 86, A-Side: What Goes Down Stairs Awfulcopter 86 A-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- When was your last exceptionally rewarding poop? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Poopcast • Khan’s • Geiger Counter • Metal Storm • Poop, the card game • Hatchables • Counter Strike: CS_Militia • Jeff Daniels • Asses of Fire • Fiber yogurt • Turkey Sports • Spicy Beef • B…
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Episode 85, B-Side: More like “Jerkel”, amirite?! Awfulcopter 85 B-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What was the best shotgun in a game? -=[ Tonight Topic ]=- Bizarre Sit-Com Hooks of the 1980s • Out of This World • Small Wonder • ‘Nuclear Family’ Fission • What a Dummy • Harry and the Hendersons • Family Matters • Meego • Doogie Houser • Bosom Buddies •…
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Episode 85, A-Side: You had to hide a-HUE for so long? Awfulcopter 85 A-Side -=[ Introduction ]=- What were the last mature and immature things you purchased? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- What do you do when you’re down? • Visit zoos • Listen to Music and Nap • Meats • Home Improvements – Comedy – Superhero movies – The Nintendo Cinematic Universe -=[ M…
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Episode 84, B-Side: Got a good reason, for taking the easy HUE out. Awfulcopter 84 B-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What taping do you wish to see? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Uno por Las Angeles • Nate’s trip to LA • Body Issues • What did Nate eat? • Where did he go? • The Observatory • The Museum of Death • Studios • Neal Patrick Harris • The New Beverl…
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Episode 84, A-Side: Basement Dweller’s Ball Awfulcopter 84 A-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What historic figure is your super hero origin? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Indoor Kid Olympics • Titanfall 2 • Battlefield • Dead by Daylight • Nintendo Switch • Streaming services -=[ Massive Challenge ]=- Fictionary, led by James -=[ Bumps ]=- End theme: Look Wha…
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Episode 83, B-Side: I Like the HUE You Movies Awfulcopter 83 B-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What inappropriate film did you see as a child? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Working’ on the Night Movies • Star Wars • Kurasawa movies • Eraserhead • Plinkett’s review of Star Wars VII • Yojimbo • It Follows • They Live! • Event Horizon • Kingsmen • Young Frankens…
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Episode 83, A-Side: Crappenstance Awfulcopter 83 A-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What’s your horror movie title? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Recent History • Steve’s kid is two. • Titanfall • Evolve: Second Stage • Overwatch • Dead by Daylight • Twitch • Snipped • Eraserhead • Stranger Things • Westworld • Ghost in the Shell: RISE -=[ Massive Challenge ]=…
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Episode 82, B-Side: Give a-HUE the bride… Awfulcopter 82 B-Side -=[ Introductions ]=- What’s your spirit animal? -=[ Tonight’s Topic ]=- Bachelor of Farts Movies that Aaron hasn’t seen, the game. • 12 Angry Men • The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. • One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest • Goodfellas • It’s a Wonderful Life • American History X • Casablanca…
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