Best Chris Slight Podcasts (2025)

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80 years of nuclear weapons 31:34

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go nuclear, and explore the science and politics of weapons of mass destruction... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Escape rooms, socks & beautiful cobbled streets 45:09

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Chris and Sunil remember their 24 hours together in Amsterdam veeeeeery differently. We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! That’s very soon. Come on now! Grab your tickets here. If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to [email protected]. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best wa…

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Season 5, Ep 79 - Still Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth (w/ Megan O’Neill live in Charlotte, NC) 57:09

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The mostly evil Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth returns looking for someone’s life force to suck out. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth: Megan O’Neill Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Productio…

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Camp Coffee, Claude Skills, and Structured Output 40:03

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Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller catch up on recent happenings, from Halloween antics to chilly camping adventures. They dive into technical discussions about tool calling with structured output and the innovative use of skill activation hooks in Claude Code. The duo also shares personal stories about their coffee experiences and the challenges of coding w…

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Vaping rates surge, and space race to deliver economic boon 29:36

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Among British people vapers now outnumber smokers for the first time. From Big Bang to Big Crunch - the new theory showing the expansion of the Universe might be slowing down. And, evidence that our early ancestors, three million years ago, may have excelled at DIY!Linda - So these are the annual population …

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The National Physical Laboratory at 125 32:48

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go behind the scenes at the National Physical Laboratory as it celebrates 125 years at the forefront of science... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Select One's Escapade LIVE from The Bill Murray 47:36

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From the Patreon archive - the full bootleg of the Select One's Escapade from The Bill Murray back in February 2025. If you like the sound of that and want to see things at the same time as hearing something very similar, the boy oh boy are you in luck! We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to b…

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How to Stay Hopeful (When It Feels Impossible) 38:56

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The world feels especially heavy these days, and it’s easy to feel cynical. So today, Maya is revisiting her conversation with psychologist Jamil Zaki, who offers an alternative to cynicism: a mindset he calls “hopeful skepticism.” Jamil explains why hopeful people are more resilient, more successful in accomplishing goals, and more willing to tack…

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Season 5, Ep 78 - Lady Dowager (w/ Pratima Mani) 51:47

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Lady Dowager is a four time winner of Foon's Most Eligible Widow and she's angling for a fifth win. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Lady Dowager: Pratima Mani Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Sc…

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Hurricane Melissa's wake, and alcohol-free beer with a buzz 35:47

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How the latest science helped the Caribbean prepare for Hurricane Melissa. Also ahead, the alcohol-free beers providing a 'buzz' without the hangover. And, why a German warehouse is simulating a European Moon landing... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Proteomics promises a revolution in preventative medicine 29:27

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Today, in association with Proteomics International, we're hearing about a new era in medicine where we can tell people not what diseases they've got, but what ones they will have in ten years' time, giving them a chance to turn things around... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Potatoes, crashes & the shadow world 29:22

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The lads must rally to save the recording when Jeff Bezos drops the ball. Luckily the failures of Big Tech doesn’t stop Sunil from eating a single potato on its own with nothing else, nor does it impede Chris reminding everyone about his big house. Here’s that video of a dorky teen playing footie. And here’s a link to Daddy Superior, Benjamin Partr…

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Season 5, Ep 77 - Chunt for Blue October (w/ John Patrick Coan) 53:10

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A man with a ghoul for a hand crashes Chunt for Red October, the yearly blood drive for vampires. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Ghoul Hand Luke: John Patrick Coan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garr…

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Black Eyes, AI Workflows, and AI Launches 50:45

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TJ and Chris discuss their personal updates, including camping plans and work challenges. They delve into the latest developments in AI, sharing insights on tools and workflows that enhance productivity. The conversation shifts to coffee experiences, highlighting the joys and challenges of caffeine consumption. They explore various AI technologies,…

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Eye implant restores vision, and corvids follow human calls 34:44

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In the news podcast, a new retinal implant - just two millimetres wide - that is helping restore sight to blind people; a 'pristine' star that gives us a glimpse of the workings of the early Universe; and we'll be finding out how wild rooks can master human commands. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Frozen Flora: 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank 31:34

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As the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew celebrate the 25th Birthday of the Millenium Seed Bank in Sussex, James Tytko ventures into its giant underground vaults to learn why they are a crucial part of global plant conservation... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Secret compartments, apex predators & Digital ID cards 47:29

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Sunil has compiled a special report on the arrival of Digital ID cards, Chris is designing his spare room with a theatrical eye and James has the bees in. Sunil also asks; who Lynxes the Lynx? We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure ga…

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Malala, On Losing Herself 52:55

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It’s been more than a decade since Malala Yousafzai, then a 15-year-old student and advocate for girls education, survived an assassination attempt. Malala is 28 now, and she’s written an intimate new memoir called “Finding My Way,” revealing sides of her the world has never seen before. In today’s episode, Maya sits down with Malala to explore the…

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Season 5, Ep 76 - Night Ticklers (w/ Ross Bryant and Joey Bland) 57:53

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The acting troupe the Cockticklers are back but tough times in Foon have reduced them to doing... sponsored content! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Winky Silks: Joey Bland Michael Gunch: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann…

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Haiku, MCP servers, and Prism Streaming Output 39:36

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Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal updates, including family activities and Halloween preparations. They dive into their current coffee favorites, share insights on the latest cloud news with the launch of Haiku 4.5, and explore their experiences with agent workflows. Chris provides an overview of his MCP server project aimed at…

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Talc linked to cancer, and improving yoghurt with ants 34:06

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Whether talc-based products - like baby powder - can cause ovarian cancer. Also ahead, the "Sword Dragon of Dorset" found on England's Jurassic Coast. Plus, we'll be finding out about the 'double comet' visible in the night sky... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Hearing loss, and what we can do about it 32:18

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, why we lose our hearing and what we can do about it... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Dad Chat: Pre-Church Edition 19:37

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With Sunil out on the lash it’s down to Chris and Producer James to set the world to rights. When was the last time you were scared? We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! Grab your tickets here. If you have a Rural Conce…

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Season 5, Ep 75 - Planning Meeting 53:51

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Arnie, Chunt and Usidore catch up on the progress of all their schemes. Arnie has a big plan that could maybe change everything. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett …

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Top athlete reveals MND diagnosis, and 2025's Nobel Prizes 41:21

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Is elite level sport linked with Motor Neurone Disease? We examine the evidence as another top player announces his diagnosis. Also, cages that can sieve out molecules, the immune system peacekeepers; and the quantum realm: we look at this year's Nobel Prizes for science. And, how did birds react to the Grea…

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Has COVID-19 weakened our immunity? 30:39

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Scheduled emails, empanadas & Gerry Adams in a tracksuit 44:01

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What If Finding Community Wasn't So Hard? 45:29

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When Dr. Vivek Murthy first appeared on the show a few years back, he and Maya discussed the science of loneliness and its impact on our long term health. Now, the former U.S. Surgeon General is back to share simple, practical steps we can take to nurture more meaningful relationships—and why making even small changes can help us feel more connecte…

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Season 5, Ep 74 - Monster Under the Bed (w/ Lauren Lapkus) 49:04

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Arnie has a monster living under his bed named Grumby that wants to crawl into his mouth. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Grumby: Lauren Lapkus Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: A…

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Aponte Inga, Claude Code 2.0, and Prism Streaming 44:45

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TJ and Chris share personal updates, discuss mental health, and explore their recent adventures in family activities and coffee experiences. They delve into the integration of AI in engineering workflows, the challenges of using Claude, and the exciting updates in their project, Prism. The conversation highlights the importance of work-life balance…

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Embryos made from skin cells, and remembering Jane Goodall 34:08

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: US scientists have turned skin cells into human embryos for the very first time. We unpack the significance. Also ahead, the legacy of the primatologist and conservationist, Jane Goodall, who has died at the age of 91. Plus, we hear from a chemist who believes he has cracked the mystery of ghostly lights we …

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Maya’s Launching Something New This Fall! 1:32

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In the run up to the release of her book, The Other Side of Change, Maya is starting an Ambassadors Program! Ambassadors will get access to all sorts of exclusive content – like a companion journal, an invitation to an intimate conversation with Maya, sneak peaks of the book, and more. Join a community of people who are passionate about change and …

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Painting: where art meets science 31:11

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Today, we're picking up a brush, and probing the science of paint. Where does chemistry stop, and the art take over? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Early starts, robots & Gordon Blue’s pastries 38:18

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Chris is on another plane (astral), Sunil gets all his meals from Deliveroo and James absolutely loves that he’s the fittest DILF at the UFOs Are Real Festival. Please also note that Sunil must say yes to everything for the next 2 weeks. We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady m…

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Season 5, Ep 73 - Aaaaaangus the Artful (w/ Rhett Miller) 50:26

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We pay a visit to Grossland, the rundown mansion of Aaaangus the Bard. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Aaaaaangus the Artful: Rhett Miller Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Marisa…

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Huntington's treatment, and the High Seas Treaty 37:42

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On today's show:, scientists successfully treat Huntington's disease for the first time, slowing the disease by at least 75%: we hear how they've done it. Also, the High Seas Treaty takes a step closer to protecting the world's oceans. And the Earth-sized planet not that far away that might have conditions suitable for life. Like this podcast? Plea…

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Lung cancer: looking at the latest developments 32:46

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Lung cancer is one of the world's biggest killers. Today, we explore why, and how medical research into this disease is seeing the development of better diagnostic tools, cancer treatments and even a vaccine to prevent tumours from taking hold in the first place... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Leek Club Special! 44:21

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Sunil and James are shocked to learn that Chris has actually submitted his leeks for appraisal by an independent adjudicator. They listen with a mix of jealousy and awe as Chris tells a tale triumph against adversity for the ages. It’s basically a Hollywood film where a working class outsider is the hero. Did Chris’ vibe-based, pee-soaked strategy …

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A Dream, Revisited 34:38

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Felicia Hsu grew up dreaming of becoming a doctor. Years of relentless dedication brought that dream within reach, but the toll it took left her wondering whether it was finally time to let it go. Have you had a slight change of plans you think we should know about? Send us a voice memo or an email at [email protected]. Sign up for Maya's fre…

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Season 5, Ep 72 - Fluff Bloodpants (w/ Josh Gondelman) 50:09

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Fluff the Squirrel is back and he has an insatiable thirst for blood. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fluff the Squirrel: Josh Gondelman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Sage G.C…

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The Triple, Newsletters, and the Claude Rollercoaster 42:30

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Chris and TJ share their experiences with coffee, parenting, and the importance of planning ahead. The conversation shifts to the journey of writing newsletters and blogging, highlighting the motivation and feedback received. They also celebrate career milestones, including TJ's new role at Geocodio, and discuss the latest updates in AI, particular…

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US-UK nuclear deal, and forensics for plastic pollution 33:50

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In the news podcast, the US and the UK have forged a long-term nuclear alliance - but what will it really deliver? We also examine a new study on whether smoking cannabis makes it harder to get pregnant. And we'll be hearing from a forensic scientist who is using detective work to rid our oceans of plastic. Like this podcast? Please help us by supp…

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A decade of detecting gravitational waves 35:54

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To celebrate 10 years since they were first detected, we're examining gravitational waves. What are they? And how do we find them? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Cryptids, chess & a slightly bigger than normal pen 45:27

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A hefty update for the Leek Club fans as we approach the endgame! In this episode Chris harnesses the power of prayer for personal gain, Sunil tours a private library of mucky books and James gets nerdy about arcade games. We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, …

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Season 5, Ep 71 - Super Studs (live from Somerville, MA) 1:05:24

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Usidore uses magic to summon items from Earth that are both wondrous and annoying. Recorded live at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA on July 18 2025. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Producti…