Best Guardian Science Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Barrie Cassidy - Former Host of Insiders 18:16

4h ago18:16

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Barrie Cassidy, the former host of Insiders, veteran of 40 years or so as a political correspondent, joins Philip Clark on Nightlife.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Science with Will Grant 13:32

4h ago13:32

13:32

Weight gain may be due to more than just the food we eat. Scientists find it might be linked not to calories but to lifestyle instability.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Mighty Challenge Monday April 28th 2025 57:10

4h ago57:10

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Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Medical Tourism 49:37

4h ago49:37

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Nightlife explores a growing tourism trend with Tracy King, who has recently undergone two procedures overseas, and Dr Mark Frydenberg from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, joining Philip Clark to discuss the rewards and risks.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Plug and Play Grows, Big Pharma Bets, and Mellencamp Whiskey 22:39

24h ago22:39

22:39

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, global innovation arrives in a bigger way in Indiana. Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play is expanding to the new IU Launch Accelerator at 16 Tech, aiming to recruit and grow life sciences startups in Indianapolis and connect them with Warsaw’s growing medtech hub. CEO Saeed Amidi says Indi…

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The Nightlife History (of mountains) Quiz 53:46

1d ago53:46

53:46

Test your knowledge of all things mountainous and historical with the 100% original, custom-built Nightlife History Quiz!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A foolhardy uprising, a brutal crackdown: how Ireland's Easter Rebellion of 1916 set the stage for the civil wars to come 33:12

1d ago33:12

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The Easter Uprising of 1916 is often seen as the moment that Irish nationalists began to take more radical methods to achieve their aims of Irish independenceBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SO EP:603 Terror On The Lake 42:05

1d ago42:05

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In this episode, Fred shares two intense encounters from the Bristol Bay area in Alaska. Kelly's story from the early 1960s recounts a frightening run-in with what her cousin called a 'Harry man' while berry-picking near Lake NCA and Lake Beverly. This vivid narrative details their initial playful adventure turning into a nightmare as they come acr…

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The Nightlife Pop Quiz Saturday 26th April 47:52

2d ago47:52

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Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sail away with Yacht Rock's top tracks 34:39

2d ago34:39

34:39

The genre of 'yacht rock' may be an invented one, but there are still strict rules about what's considered 'yacht' or 'nyacht'By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife's own Cannes Film Festival juror takes you through the history of the Palm D'Or 40:54

2d ago40:54

40:54

CJ Johnson's off to Cannes next month to serve as President of one of the juries for the main competition at the Cannes Film FestivalBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bed bugs may have once fed on dinosaurs, now they feed on us 40:14

2d ago40:14

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A form of bed bugs have been around for around a hundred million years, and have been plaguing humans for at least five thousand of those.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pratical tips for reducing the microplastics in your life 27:52

3d ago27:52

27:52

Washing your rice and checking whether your teabag contains plastic are just two of the steps you can take to reduce your explosure to microplasticsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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All swimming, all dancing: welcome to the Aqua Musical 22:37

3d ago22:37

22:37

Million Dollar Mermaid, celebrating the story of Australia's Annette Kellerman was a huge hit for film star Esther Williams in the 1950s, and the most popular aqua musical of its dayBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's contribution to the war poetry of World War One 23:13

3d ago23:13

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Adelaide poet Leon Gellert's poem the Night Attack remembers a brutal assault on the ANZACs at GallipoliBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Waste Not Want Not: Is product stewardship the way forward for reducing Australia's waste? 15:51

3d ago15:51

15:51

From oil to mobile phones, there are plenty of products where the industry that makes them steps up to have a hand in recycling themBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Nightlife Mighty Challenge Friday 26th April 46:00

3d ago46:00

46:00

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SO EP:602 Bigfoot Attacks A VW Bus! 1:21:44

3d ago1:21:44

1:21:44

In this episode, Karl from Arizona shares his captivating journey and experiences with Bigfoot. From his initial intrigue sparked by an article in Argosy Magazine to his first encounter in the Arizona wilderness in 1982, Karl recounts various sightings and unexplained phenomena. He describes significant expeditions, including a memorable search in …

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Greg Jericho - Guardian Australia 17:40

4d ago17:40

17:40

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Dr Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia Columnist, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, blogger, and journalist.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Motortorque with Toby Hagon 49:31

4d ago49:31

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If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Anzac Day - 80 years since final days of WWII 13:59

4d ago13:59

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Anzac Day commemorations 80 years since the final stages of World War II played out. The haunting atrocities in Malaysia, in British North Borneo, and the death marches at Sandakan.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Mighty Challenge Thursday April 24th 2025 51:53

4d ago51:53

51:53

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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International Affairs: China Vs US on Tariffs 14:56

4d ago14:56

14:56

Philip Clark is joined by Bang Xiao of the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom to discuss how relations between the world's two biggest economies hang by a thread.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of bowel cancer, and a new colour? 20:43

4d ago20:43

20:43

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50s, and news from scientists who claim to have found a colour no one has seen before. Help support our independent journalism a…

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Pharmaceuticals - Test Tube to Chemist 49:13

5d ago49:13

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Paracetamol, medication for blood pressure or drugs for chemotherapy, the amount of resources and money it takes to get them to market is eye-watering.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Mark Kenny - The Canberra Times 21:03

5d ago21:03

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute, Canberra Times political analyst and host of the Democracy Sausage podcast.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender 12:23

5d ago12:23

12:23

Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest economic, business and finance news.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Food - Chocolate Chemistry 9:37

5d ago9:37

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Chocolate never disappoints. But have you ever unwrapped chocolate and noticed a white powdery effect on the top and sides of your chocolate? Is it bad for us?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Mighty Challenge Wednesday April 23rd 2025 58:31

5d ago58:31

58:31

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SO EP:601 Bigfoot Expedition In North Carolina 50:07

5d ago50:07

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In this episode, we take you deep into the woods of Murphy, North Carolina—just before a night hike during a recent expedition. As the sun dipped behind the mountains and the forest began to settle into its nighttime rhythm, we gathered near an old concrete pillar to hear a story that stopped us in our tracks. Kenny, a quiet and grounded voice in t…

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Emily Barrett 16:09

6d ago16:09

16:09

Emily Barrett explains what happened in political news todayBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife History with Michael Adams 17:11

6d ago17:11

17:11

Podcaster Michael Adams joins Nightlife History to talk about Senator Joseph McCarthyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Nightlife Mighty Challenge Tuesday 22nd April 1:05:51

6d ago1:05:51

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Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Nightlife Phillip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is ‘de-extinction’ really possible? 16:26

6d ago16:26

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The American biotech company Colossal Biosciences recently made headlines around the world with claims it had resurrected the dire wolf, an animal that went extinct at the end of the last ice age. But does what the company has done amount to ‘de-extinction’ or should we instead think of these pups as genetically modified versions of the grey wolves…

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Nightlife Travel - Bendigo Art Gallery 12:19

7d ago12:19

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Have you ever had the chance to look at the beautifully ornate masterpiece of a Meissen Porcelain Vase?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst 19:45

7d ago19:45

19:45

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at the Australia Institute.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Wonders of Being Human - Alive 34:02

7d ago34:02

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The author and surgeon spoke with Philip Clark about grappling with the gap between scientific knowledge, the human body, and the complexity of actually living in harmony with it, as explored in her book, Alive.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Geraldine Doogue on the Papacy of Francis 9:52

7d ago9:52

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Nightlife is joined by former host of Compass on ABC TV, Geraldine Doogue, to discuss the papacy of Francis I.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Mighty Challenge Monday April 21st 2025 1:01:01

7d ago1:01:01

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Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Father Frank Brennan pays tribute to Pope Francis 13:07

7d ago13:07

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Father Frank Brennan is philosophically aligned with Francis on many social justice issues, as a fellow Jesuit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Science with Charley Lineweaver 18:55

7d ago18:55

18:55

Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at the ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, with the latest news in science.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Crane Expansion, Guardian Bikes, and Big Bets on Southern Indiana 22:58

8d ago22:58

22:58

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gary Dick, military might meets rural transformation. A $600 million private investment is on the horizon near the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, as 16 companies commit to a new munitions campus in Bloomfield. The project could bring thousands of jobs to southern Indiana and redefine …

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The Nightlife History Quiz Sunday 20th April 2025 51:49

8d ago51:49

51:49

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Tim Webster for The History Quiz!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The origins of chocolate 24:49

8d ago24:49

24:49

Why does Easter egg chocolate taste different?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SO EP:600 Unlikely Guardians: Bigfoot Saves Easter 3:19:25

8d ago3:19:25

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In today's special storytelling episode, I'm thrilled to share an original tale I've created called "The Unlikely Guardians: Bigfoot Saves Easter. This heartwarming adventure follows Bartholomew, the last Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest, whose carefully isolated life is upended when he discovers a set of unusual footprints in the late winter sno…

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SO EP:599 Bigfoot Destroyed My Snowmobile! 50:49

8d ago50:49

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In this episode, Fred shares two gripping encounters with mysterious creatures in the Alaskan wilderness. The first story follows Mark, who, while gathering firewood, experiences a nightmarish series of events involving unexplained feelings of dread, strange noises, and a face-to-face encounter with a humanoid creature that leaves him terrified and…

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The Nightlife Pop Quiz Saturday 20th April 2025 1:04:52

9d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Tim Webster for The Pop Quiz!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation