Best Glue Factory Podcasts (2025)

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"90s Kids WON'T Remember" Feat. Miranda Sawyer 48:55

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Ep.78: Journalist Miranda Sawyer joins the pod this week along with regular co-host Ed Campbell to chat about The Haçienda, Finsbury Park balloon selling, the sandwich man getting skewered and 90s Amnesia - it’s all a Blur. Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (30 mins of bonus content) on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts…

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Insulin cream offers needle-free option for diabetes 42:05

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00:45 A molecule that delivers insulin through the skin Researchers have developed a skin-permeable polymer that can deliver insulin into the body, which they say could one day offer an alternative to injections for diabetes management. The skin’s structure presents a formidable barrier to the delivery of large drugs but in this work a team show th…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Darryn Lyons, the man that was instrumental in Diana's death 7:18

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While remembering what our "Diana" moments were, the gang get deep into Darryn Lyons lore. This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive second part of Episode 77, live in London - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/posts/ep-77-what-was-2-143342278 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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PREVIEW - November Mailbag 5:04

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Milo, Patrick and Phoebe have once again filled their nose bag with your letters and are feasting upon the nutritious scribblings within. Listen for the gang's favourite turning points of history and Roman nicknames. Get this full episode (and loads more) on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143707203?pr=true Milo's UK and EU dates are li…

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‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer 15:06

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Yoshua Bengio, considered by many to be one of the godfathers of AI, has long been at the forefront of machine-learning research . However, his opinions on the technology have shifted in recent years — he joins us to talk about ways to address the risks posed by AI, and his efforts to develop an AI with safety built in from the start. Nature: ‘It k…

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"What Was Your Diana?" - Live in London 49:48

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Ep.77: Our London live show at Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in October. The gang determines what was their first Big Event memory and yap about Pierre’s gig at Butlins, when Quebec Quemained and the reality of when you have to cooka de pasta. Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (30 mins of bonus content) on Patreon here: https:…

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Huge eruption on a distant star confirmed at last 33:51

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00:45 A coronal mass ejection from a distant star Researchers have detected what they say is the strongest evidence yet of a coronal mass ejection (CME) coming from a star other than our Sun. CMEs are massive bursts of fast-moving plasma that can be detected thanks to the characteristic radio signal they produce. However, despite decades of searchi…

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The Twelve Caesars: Julius Caesar (Part 1) 1:16:22

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Milo, Phoebe and Pat embark on a new series - discussing every one of Suetonius' Twelve Caesars. This week Milo is taking us through the first half of Julius Caesar's life, with a little help from Roman PopBitch and a certain amusingly named adversary... Get loads more episodes like this (and the entire Seinfeld back catalogue) on the Patreon here:…

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Episode 154 - Fall 2025 Season Review; Puroresu Is Still Real To Me, Dammit; We Need Challenging Vidya; SANDA Spoilers At the End 1:46:33

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: SANDA https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://shitposter.world/coolboymew https://shitposter.world/fullmetal2255 SANDA spoilers begin at 1:35:40 ht…

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"Photogenically Sweaty Rib Breaker" 55:55

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Just your three faves this week: we talk about how to game "Playing It Straight" and a new OktoberFest Piss Guy while Olga really be going to the hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Glue Factory Podcast

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Meet the ‘Wee-rex’. Tiny tyrannosaur is its own species 28:48

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00:45 The debate around Nanotyrannus A hotly debated species of dinosaur, assumed by many to be a juvenile T. rex, is actually a separate species, according to new research. Nanotyrannus was a dinosaur anatomically similar to T. rex, but about a tenth of the size, leading many to argue it was a young version of the iconic species. However, examinat…

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PATREON PREVIEW - A Dramatic Reading of the Charles and Camilla Tampongate Tapes 8:33

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A quite drunk Milo and special guest Hannah Crosbie relive a truly horrible phone call dialogue between Charles and Camilla. This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive second part of Episode 75 with Hannah Crosbie - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-75-hannah-2-142234175 Learn more about your ad choices. …

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PREVIEW - Clash of The Titans (2010) 6:39

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Milo, Phoebe and Pat are reunited to discuss a movie that knows less about the myth of Perseus than you do. They discuss interesting creative choices such as that Perseus is fully Australian. Strewth. Why is Mads Mikkelsen in this? Answers on a postcard. Get the rest of this episode and loads more on the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/…

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"Nonmonoga-Wine-Mummy" Feat. Hannah Crosbie 51:44

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Your favourite wine mummy Hannah Crosbie makes her triumphant return to the pod this week to have a wine-tasting duel with Riley and discuss Lily Allen’s new album, as well as her budding romance with Big John. Enjoy the gang getting steadily drunker as this one goes on. Check out Hannah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hannahcrosb/ Get…

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Bowhead whales can live for more than 200 years – this protein might be why 22:50

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00:47 How bowhead whales live so long Researchers have uncovered a protein that enhances DNA repair and may explain how bowhead whales can live more than 200 years. The protein, cold-induced RNA-binding protein, was shown to enhance repair of double stranded DNA breaks, a particularly troublesome kind of damage. The team showed that this protein co…

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Dr Wyman's Question Time: The Crusades 1:04:06

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Phoebe has a whole host of questions for the esteemed Dr Wyman about the crusades in this latest carpet time, spurred by our episode on Kingdom of Heaven (on the Patreon now for subscribers!). Expect Popes and dysentery. Milo will return next week. Catch Milo on tour here: www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Get loads more episodes like this (and the e…

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Audio long read: How to get the best night’s sleep — what the science says 15:33

25d ago15:33

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Advice on how to get good sleep is everywhere, with the market for sleep aids worth more than US$100 billion annually. However, scientists warn that online hacks and pricey tools aren’t always effective, and suggest that lessons learnt about the workings of a network of biological clocks found in the human body could ultimately lead to improved sle…

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"Do NOT Try This At Home!" Feat. Oobah Butler & Rachel Kaly 51:28

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Fan-favourite, notorious flim-flam artist, journalist and filmmaker Oobah Butler returns to the pod, alongside one of New York's finest comedians and 9-11 survivors Rachel Kaly. The gang discuss Jackass, buffet marathons, bodily fluids and Russian comedy.Check out Oobah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/oobahs/Check out Rachel on Instaga…

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Honey, I ate the kids: how hunger and hormones make mice aggressive 34:22

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00:48 How hunger, hormones and aggression interact in mouse brains Researchers have uncovered the neural mechanisms that underlie an aggressive behaviour in mice prompted by hunger and hormonal state. Virgin female mice can become aggressive towards mouse pups when they are food deprived, but it seems that the relevant amounts of pregnancy hormones…

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PREVIEW - Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Feat. Luke Waters 7:19

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Luke from We're Not So Different joins Patrick and Phoebe to talk about 2005's lib-brained 9/11-tinged Crusader epic. Get this full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141575602?pr=true Check out We're Not So Different here: https://www.instagram.com/wnsdpod/?hl=en Milo is away on UK tour at the moment, you can find him in Leeds,…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Nerding Out On Pub Quizzes 7:12

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Quizmaster Jake Bhardwaj takes the gang through a pub quiz set of questions. This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive second part of Episode 73 with Jake Bhardwaj - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-73-jake-wine-141212113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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"Inside the Wine Hole" Feat. Jake Bhardwaj 57:06

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On the pod this week it's the king of quizzes, comedian Jake Bhardwaj. The gang talk their worst jobs, early days of the internet, Saddam Hussein, and Riley's descent inside the wine hole.Check out Jake on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jakebhardwajtv/Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (over 35 mins of bonus content) o…

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New bird flu vaccine could tackle multiple variants with one shot 22:30

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00:46 A multi-variant avian flu vaccine that could enhance pandemic preparedness A vaccine capable of protecting against multiple strains of avian influenza virus might be a step closer, according to new research. The H5 subtype of avian influenza viruses has spilled over into mammals and is particularly concerning to researchers because of the ris…

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Dr Wyman's Question Time: The City of Rome 1:14:25

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What is Rome? How did it get there? Was it very nearly called Reme? Milo and Phoebe have once again gathered round to ask the esteemed Dr Wyman some questions. Come see Milo on tour all over the UK: www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Many more episodes just like this on the Patreon, for just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpod…

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"Oktoberfest VIP" Feat. Sam Lake 58:15

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On the pod this week it's returning fan favourite Sam Lake. The gang talk imaginary Glue Factory merch, insane AI videos, Oktoberfest and the Home Counties’ answer to it, and give Riley a glow-up. Check out Sam on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/mrsamlake/ Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (over 35 mins of bonus conten…

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How stereotypes shape AI – and what that means for the future of hiring 35:31

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00:48 The stereotypes hidden in Internet images Stereotyped assumptions about women’s ages and their perceived job suitability are enhanced by Internet imagery, according to new research. A study of hundreds of thousands of online images shows that women appear younger than men. This stereotype extends to the jobs that people perceive women do, wit…

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PREVIEW - A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (1966) 6:34

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Milo, Phoebe and Pat delve into a film that tells us a lot more about 1966 than it does about Ancient Rome, and boy is it horny... Get this full episode and loads more on Patreon for just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140371375 Come see Milo on tour - coming up Brighton, Southampton, Sheffield, Leeds and more! www.miloedwards.co.uk/live…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Dangerous Animals 5:13

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The gang discuss dangerous animals in Australia and what ones they are actually afraid of.This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive second part of Episode 71 with John Glover and Huge Davies - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-71-john-your-140105223 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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"Marrying Your Car" Feat. John Glover 53:22

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On the pod this week are Australian comedian John Glover and returning guest host Huge Davies. They join Milo and Olga to talk Zootopia, band names, and the Mushroom Murderer. Check out John on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/johnglover.net.au/ Check out Huge on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/hugedavies/ Get the Patron-exclus…

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Ancient viral DNA helps human embryos develop 33:43

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00:50 How ancient viruses drive modern human development Research suggests that ancient viral-DNA embedded in the human genome is playing a key role in early embryo development. Around 8% of our genome consists of endogenous retrovirus DNA — the remnants of ancient infections, but knowledge of their activity is limited. Now, a team show that these …

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Mini-Episode 08 - Dad, Siinclaiir, and ShadowFerret Have an Improptu Conversation About Animes 44:12

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: Siinclaiir's drawing of Pleroma-Tan https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://the9thcircle.club/@siinclaiir https://the9thcircle.club/@shadowferret J…

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The Northman (2022) 1:07:36

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Milo and Pat tackle Robert Eggers' viking epic and ask pertinent questions such as 'Should your revenge take new information into account?' and 'How far would you go for your $3 royalty payment?'. Phoebe will return next week. Get fortnightly bonus episodes and access to our Patron discord server by joining the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Revisiting Memes 2:53

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The gang revisit classic memes, including 4 guys in tight jeans outside All Bar One.This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive second part of Episode 70 with Ed Campbell and Erika Ehler - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-70-erika-ed-2-139565224 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…

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Audio long read: Autism is on the rise — what’s really behind the increase? 25:36

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In April, Robert F. Kennedy Jr held a press conference about rising diagnoses of autism, and said he would soon be announcing a study to find the responsible agent. Although Kennedy said that environmental factors are the main cause of autism, research has shown that genetics plays a bigger part. Also, the rise in prevalence, many researchers say, …

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"Mattress Eating" Feat. Erika Ehler & Ed Campbell 49:59

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Note: There is an issue with Milo's mic for the first 7 minutes and then it gets fixed. On the pod this week are returning guest Erika Ehler and returning guest host Ed Campbell. They join Milo and Olga to talk My Strange Addiction, the Green Party, and face scanning. Check out Ed on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/edcmpbl/ Check out Eri…

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How a dangerous tick-borne virus sneaks into the brain 32:42

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00:48 New insights into tick-borne encephalitis Researchers have identified a key protein that helps tick-borne encephalitis virus enter the brain. In rare cases an infection can lead to serious neurological symptoms, but little was known about how the virus interacts with human cells. Now, a team show that a protein found on the outside of cells p…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Ep 69 (Part 2): Vidal Sassoon Winery 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Ed Campbell talks about a charity sauna that confuses the rest of the gang This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive second part of Episode 69 with Ed Campbell and Bella Hull - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-69-ed-bella-2-139038061 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 153 - Detective Conan Movie 5 Brief Review; Nintendo Direct September 2025 Lengthy Review; Games About Ninjas; MAD and Tower Dungeon Manga; Autumn 2025 Anime Preview; Dad Chats With All Bones 1:58:59

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: Nintendo Power Magazine https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://shitposter.world/coolboymew https://www.youtube.com/@all-bonesjones/videos https://…

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Apocalypse then: how cataclysms shaped human societies 27:39

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Science journalist Lizzie Wade’s first book, Apocalypse: A Transformative Exploration of Humanity's Resilience Through Cataclysmic Events explores some of the cataclysmic events that humans have faced through history. Lizzie joined us to discuss what modern archaeology has revealed about these events, and the role these they’ve have played in shapi…

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"Vidal Sasson Winery" Feat. Ed Campbell & Bella Hull 49:46

2M ago49:46

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Ep 69: The gang are back in the studio this week and are joined by Ed Campbell and Bella Hull. They talk paintball, hockey, and the Italian mafia. Check out Ed on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/edcmpbl/ Check out Bella on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/bellabellahull/ Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (ove…

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This AI tool predicts your risk of 1,000 diseases — by looking at your medical records 35:31

2M ago35:31

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00:50 The AI tool that predicts disease risk Researchers have developed an AI tool that can calculate a person’s risk of developing over 1,000 different diseases, sometimes years in advance. The system, called Delphi-2M, was trained to identify patterns of disease progression using 400,000 people's health records from data repository the UK Biobank…

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The Last of The Mohicans (1992) [PART 1] 58:09

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Part 2 of this episode is already available on the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138756874/ Milo, Phoebe and Pat embark on part one of their epic journey through discussing a long and somewhat confusing movie about Britain and France being at war in upstate New York. In this first episode we discuss the film itself and in part two we …

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PATREON PREVIEW - Ep 68 (Part 2): Hangover Rituals 4:34

2M ago4:34

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Carl Donnelly tells the story of his friend ruining opening night of a Star Wars movie for everyone at the cinema. This is a preview of the Patron-exclusive second part of Episode 68 with Carl Donnelly - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-68-carl-part-138512654 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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Detecting gravitational waves 10:21

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In 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) facilities in the US directly detected ripples in space-time, known as gravitational waves. These waves were produced by the final spiral of two orbiting black holes that smashed into each other, sending ripples across the Universe. In this podcast, Benjamin Thompson speaks to …

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"Hangover Rituals" Feat. Carl Donnelly 54:15

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Ep 68: In our final episode at the Edinburgh Fringe the gang are joined by Carl Donnelly. They talk Oasis, comedy for kids, and messing with teachers. Check out Carl on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/carldonnelly/ Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (over 35 mins of bonus content) on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.co…

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Feeling the heat: fossil-fuel producers linked to dozens of heatwaves 36:39

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00:45 Attributing extreme heat events to major energy producers Major energy producers increased the likelihood and intensity of heatwaves, according to research published in Nature. Using data from an international disaster database, a team developed a methodology to investigate how much anthropogenic climate change had influenced heatwaves. They …

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Research misconduct: how the scientific community is fighting back 52:13

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In 2016, Brian Wansink wrote a blog post that prompted scientific sleuths to investigate his work. They found evidence of data manipulation, and, after several news articles and two investigations by his institution, he would found to have committed misconduct, as defined by Cornell University. His work had been used to inform US policy around food…

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September Mailbag 1:10:04

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Milo, Phoebe and Pat delve into their great sack of listener questions, covering topics from runaway slaves to favourite movies. If you'd like your question to be answered on a future mailbag you can join the Patreon here: https://patreon.com/mastersofpodBy domainmasterspod

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PATREON PREVIEW: Ep 67 (Part 2): David Guetta 4:29

2M ago4:29

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Milo discusses comedians day jobs with Ayo Adenekan and Daniel Petrie. This is a preview of the Patron-exclusive second part of Episode 67 with Ayo Adenekan and Daniel Petrie. - you can get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-67-ayo-daniel-137962345 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Nature goes inside the world’s largest ‘mosquito factory’ — here’s the buzz 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Raising mosquitoes to tackle disease might sound like an odd concept, but that’s what a facility in Brazil is aiming to do. Millions of mosquitoes are produced there every week, but these insects carry harmless Wolbachia bacteria that curbs their ability to spread deadly human viruses. Nature reporter Mariana Lenharo visited the facility and told u…