Probably Science

Episode 205 - April Richardson

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

April Richardson (@apey) of Almost Genius, Go Bayside and @midnight joins Matt and Andy to talk about living next door to The Flash, Johnny Depp's A...

Episode 204 - Jon Huck and Sunah Bilsted

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/actors Jon Huck (@jonhuck) and Sunah Bilsted (@thesunah) join Matt and Andy to talk about showering techniques, new pets, that Warner Bros. ...

Episode 203 - Jason Belleville

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Belleville (@bigbelleville) has written for Ground Floor and Angie Tribeca, among many other shows, and he joins Matt and Andy to discuss mustac...

Episode 202 - Jessica Michelle Singleton and Christina Walkinshaw

02 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Comedians Jessica Michelle Singleton (@JMScomedy) and Christina Walkinshaw (@walkinsauce) join Matt and Andy to discuss bachelor parties, dating, Ala...

Episode 201 - Tom Bell

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Bell (@tombellforever) of The Leisure Class/Project Greenlight and comedy duo Tommy and the Weeks joins Matt and Andy for a bedroom recording invo...

Episode 200 - Jesse Case and Brooks Wheelan

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Original Probably Science co-hosts Jesse Case (@jessecase) and Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan) return to the show to celebrate Episode 200!

Episode 199 - Rick Rosner, the Man with the Second-Highest IQ in the World

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Rosner (@dumbassgenius) has the second-highest IQ score in the world, and his resume includes stints as a bouncer, a stripper, a nude art mode...

Episode 198 - Alice Wetterlund

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Wetterlund (@alicewetterlund) of Silicon Valley and Girl Code joins Matt and Andy to discuss Equinox, aliens, Star Trek, why humans have chins, ...

Episode 197 - Dr. Chiara Mingarelli

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chiara Mingarelli (@gravitate_to_me), a Marie Curie Fellow in gravitational wave astrophysics at Caltech, joins the proceedings to talk about low-...

Gravitational Wave LIGO Spectacular!

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of our time calls for an emergency special episode featuring returning guests Dr. Jamie Rollins and Dr. La...

Episode 196 - Ingrid Oliver

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ingrid Oliver (@ingridoliver100) of Watson & Oliver and Doctor Who joins Matt and Andy to discuss pengwings, Germans who can't pronounce squirrel, um...

Episode 195 - Maude Garrett

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) of SourceFedNERD and Geek Bomb joins Andy (@andytwood) and Matt (@mattkirshen) to discuss the weather, Marge, the ra...

Episode 194 - Maria Shehata and Nick Dixon

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Andy welcome comedy's Maria Shehata (@MariaShehata) and Nick Dixon (@nickdixxon) to the show to talk about the discovery of penicillin, vag...

Episode 193 - Adam Savage and Paul and Storm live from SF Sketchfest

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

MythBusters' Adam Savage (@donttrythis) and musical comedy duo extraordinaire Paul and Storm (@paulandstorm) join Matt (@mattkirshen) and Andy (@a...

Episode 192 - Ryan Conner

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Andy are back from a holiday hiatus to welcome Last Comic Standing alum Ryan Conner (@rccomedy) to the podcast, delving into topics including...

2015 Recap Bonus Episode

03 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With Jesse and Matt still out of town, Andy invited friends of the show TJ Chambers, Rylee Newton, Travis Clark, Karl Hess, Laura House, Jackie Kashia...

Episode 191 - Cole Stratton

17 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SF Sketchfest co-founder and Pop My Culture co-host Cole Stratton (@colestratton) joins Andy and Matt to discuss the upcoming Probably Science SF Ske...

Episode 190 - Daniel Van Kirk

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Van Kirk (@danielvankirk) of The Wahlberg Solution, Hindsight, Sklarbro Country and much more joins Matt and Andy to talk about Wahlberg and ...

Episode 189 - Yan Zhu

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Technology fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation Yan Zhu (@bcrypt) joins Matt and Andy to dig deep into online security, privacy, encryption, H...

Episode 188 - Travis Clark, Dax Jordan and TJ Chambers

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious Travis Clark (@thatguytravis) joins returning guests Dax Jordan (@daxjordan) and TJ Chambers (@tjchambersLA) to form the first episode...

Episode 187 - Sofie Hagen and Sarah Morgan

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Danes and Brits come together this week in the form of Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) and Sarah Morgan (@sarahlmorgan), both lending their expertise to ...

Episode 186 - Kerry Godliman

06 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Hilarious actor/comedian Kerry Godliman (@KerryAGodliman) is stateside to film a new Christopher Guest film, and she chatted with Matt and Andy about...

Episode 185 - Kelly Carlin

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Carlin wears a lot of hats as a monologist, actress, radio host, producer and author of her new memoir A Carlin Home Companion, and she invited ...

Episode 184 - Johann Hari

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Author Johann Hari (@johannhari101) was stateside recently to return as a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher, and he invited Matt and Andy over to his...

Episode 183 - Jacob Sirof

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedy's Jacob Sirof (@jacobsirof) joins Matt and Andy to talk about new jobs, orgasm fungi, Star Wars science, Andy's nephews singing Weird Al, Wale...

Episode 182 - Dave Anthony

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Anthony (@daveanthony) of The Dollop, Walking The Room and Maron fame joins Matt and Andy to talk about navigating LA by satellite dishes, penis-...

Episode 181 - Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Tim Batt (@Tim_Batt) and Guy Montgomery (@guy_mont), hosts of The Worst Idea of All Time Podcast, join Matt and Andy to discuss Grown Up...

Episode 180 - Patton Oswalt, Sean Carroll and Brooks Wheelan Live from LA PodFest

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode was recorded live from the Audible Los Angeles Podcast Festival, with Andy Wood (@andytwood) and Matt Kirshen (@mattkirshen) welco...

Episode 179 - Josie Long and Stuart Goldsmith

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

British comedy phenoms Josie Long (@JosieLong) and Stuart Goldsmith (@ComComPod) join Matt and Andy to discuss how condensation works, what voltage ...

Episode 178 - Amber Preston

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pride of Fargo Amber Preston (@PrestonParty) joins Matt and Andy to talk about midwest accents, farmers and fake interview pick-up techniques, whethe...

Episode 177 - Matt Knudsen

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/actor extraordinaire Matt Knudsen (@mattknudsen) joins Matt and Andy to discuss Home Alone sequels, Ghostbuster, pseudoscience and snake oi...

Episode 176 - David Huntsberger and Jesse Case

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Past guest and current host of Syfy's Reactor David Huntsberger (@huntsbergerjunk) joins the proceedings to welcome a Skyped-in Jesse Case and talk ab...

Episode 175 - Matt Braunger and Auggie Smith

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Friends of the show and past guests Matt Braunger (@braunger) and Auggie Smith (@auggiesmith) return to the show to talk with Matt and Andy about To...

Episode 174 - Jesse Popp

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious Jesse Popp (@JessePopp) joins Matt and Andy to talk about his former life as a blackjack card-counter, a newly discovered tessellating ...

Episode 173 - Drennon Davis

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-talented comedian/musician Drennon Davis (@DrennonDavis) is coming off of a breakout performance on Conan with friend of the show Karen Kilgari...

Episode 172 - Hampton Yount

31 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious Hampton Yount (@hamptonyount) returns to the show to talk with Matt and Andy about Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival, corny jet boat ...

Episode 171 - Pluto Flyby with Dipak Srinivasan

20 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dipak Srinivasan of the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University played a pivotal role in the New Horizons mission whose probe just pa...

Episode 170 - Eddie Pepitone

14 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You've seen and heard funnyman Eddie Pepitone (@eddiepepitone) on Community, Maron, Bob's Burgers, Old School, his podcast Pep Talks and the documen...

Episode 169 - Jackie Kashian, TJ Chambers and Mark Agee

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Dork Forest host Jackie Kashian (@jackiekashian) returns to the show along with fellow former guests Mark Agee (@markagee) and TJ Chambers (@tjch...

Episode 168 - Bryan Safi

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Throwing Shade co-host Bryan Safi (@BryanSafi) joins Matt and Andy to talk about science fair cheating, sex and alcohol vs. religion and kids vs. ac...

Episode 167 - Sean Patton

16 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse gives another update on his health situation from back in Nashville, revealing that he'll be starting up a podcast of his own titled Jesse Vs....

Minisode - Jesse Update

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Andy and returning guest Auggie Smith get together to give a brief update on Jesse's health (while being very rudely interrupted by a leafblower...

Episode 166 - Erin Gibson

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Throwing Shade co-host and Gay of Thrones director/writer Erin Gibson (@gibblertron) joins the gang to talk about Arnie at Starbucks, working at Ga...

Episode 165 - Kira Soltanovich

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious Kira Soltanovich (@kiracomedy) returns to Probably Science to chat with the gang about naming her upcoming comedy special (and her up...

Episode 164 - Chris Crofton

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Chris Crofton (@thecroftonshow) of The Chris Crofton Show and the column Advice King joins the festivities to talk about doing comedy i...

Episode 163 - Sex at Dawn Author Dr. Chris Ryan, Caitlin Gill and Lisa Best at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival

12 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Ryan (@ChrisRyanPhD), author of the New York Times bestseller Sex At Dawn, joins Matt, Andy and comedian guests Caitlin Gill (@robot...

Episode 162 - Rye Silverman

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Rye Silverman (@ryesilverman) joins Jesse, Andy and eventually Matt to discuss the legendary Marty & Elayne, trans facts, the Riddick man, ...

Episode 161 - Ryan Singer

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ryan Singer (@RySing) joins the proceedings this week to talk about Eskimos, heart-to-heart hugs, the origin of toasting, when to use quest...

Episode 160 - Brendon Walsh

14 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and Bone Zone podcast host Brendon Walsh (@brendonwalsh) joins the gang to talk about Better Than Ezra, things that track, most favored nat...

Episode 159 - Water Crisis with Jay Famiglietti

07 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Professor of earth system science at UC Irvine and senior water scientist at NASA/JPL Jay Famiglietti (@JayFamiglietti) recently wrote an LA Times op...

Episode 158 - Caitlin Doughty

31 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mortician, author, blogger, YouTube personality and death advocate Caitlin Doughty (@TheGoodDeath) invites Matt, Jesse and Andy into her home to talk...

Episode 157 - Robin Ince and Brian Cox

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/actor/writer Robin Ince (@robinince) and physicist/host/musician Brian Cox (@ProfBrianCox), both of BBC Radio's The Infinite Monkey Cage...

Episode 156 - Sara Schaefer

10 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and host of Nikki & Sara Live Sara Schaefer (@saraschaefer1) joins the proceedings this week to talk about her debut album Chrysalis, denim...

Episode 155 - Laraine Newman

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Original SNL cast member and founding member of The Groundlings Laraine Newman (@larainenewman) joins the show this week to tell tales of the early ...

Episode 154 - Brooks Wheelan Returns

03 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Original Probably Science co-host Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan) returns to the show after spending a year on Saturday Night Live, not to mention a...

Episode 153 - Nikki Glaser

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Glaser (@nikkiglaser) of Nikki & Sara Live!, Conan, @midnight, I Am Comic and much more joins Matt, Andy and Jesse this week to talk about he...

Episode 152 - Barry Castagnola

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

British comedian and actor Barry Castagnola (@BarryCastagnola) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to discuss Midwest cold, royal warrants and drugs, Mick Ja...

Episode 151 - Jackie Gold

12 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Jackie Gold (@iamjackiegold) joins the crew this week to talk about Barbie dolls, Jackie's genetics, pheromone parties, Broken Heart Syndro...

Episode 150 - Todd Glass

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedy legend, podcasting pioneer and author Todd Glass (@ToddGlass) helps Andy, Matt and Jesse celebrate the 150th episode and the new identities the...

Episode 149 - Patrick Keane

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Former psychology major and tight end-turned-comedian Patrick Keane joins the proceedings this week to talk with Jesse, Andy and Matt about Chinese d...

Episode 148 - Tone Bell

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Television's Tone Bell finally makes his Probably Science debut this week to help the gang with topics including Ted Bundy's jello woes, Tone's cat r...

Episode 147 - Gareth Reynolds

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and co-host of The Dollop Gareth Reynolds joins Jesse, Andy and Matt this week to talk about Hollywood tourists, Gareth's important moss exp...

Episode 146 - The Gang Returns

08 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Jesse and Andy haven't seen each other in about a month, so this week's episode is a guest-free chance for everyone to catch up on each other's ...

Holiday Bonus Episode with Jesse and Lizard Case

01 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The ProbSci gang aren't all back in town together just yet, so to hold you over until our next new episode, please enjoy Jesse's interview with Lizard...

Episode 145 - Janet Varney

23 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Actor/podcaster/improv master/festival producer Janet Varney (@janetvarney) sits down with the crew on this week's episode to talk about voicing the ...

Episode 144 - Dr. Christina Campbell

16 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Anthropologist and spider monkey expert Dr. Christina Campbell joins the gang this week to get an update on Jesse's kidney stones and talk about her ...

Episode 143 - Mike Phirman

09 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Shop Amazon for the holidays and enjoy comedian and musician Mike Phirman (@phirm) as he joins the crew to talk about kidney stones and Jesse's trip...

Episode 142 - Alison Haislip

02 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As you shop using the Probably Science Holiday Gift Guide, listen to the wonderful Alison Haislip of Attack of the Show fame as she talks with Andy,...

Episode 141 - Michael Kosta

25 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the first Probably Science Holiday Gift Guide! While you're taking care of all your seasonal shopping needs there, you can enjoy this w...

Episode 140 - Emily Gordon

18 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Producer of The Meltdown, co-host of The Indoor Kids podcast and former couples therapist Emily Gordon joins the festivities this week to talk about ...

Episode 139 - Tim Lee

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is that rarest of Probably Science breeds: A comic with a PhD. Scientist-turned-comedian Tim Lee joins Andy, Jesse and Matt to tal...

Episode 138 - Holly Walsh

05 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

British comic par excellence Holly Walsh (twitter.com/wiggywalsh) joins the proceedings this week to talk with Matt, Andy and Jesse about British po...

Episode 137 - TOFOP's Wil Anderson Returns

29 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Time-traveling Aussie comedy phenom, TOFOP host and all around great guy Wil Anderson returns to the show on a spooky Halloween week to talk with t...

Episode 136 - Henry Phillips

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedy and music virtuoso Henry Phillips (twitter.com/HenLips) visits with Matt, Jesse and Andy on the heels of recording his upcoming Netflix special...

Episode 135 - Jeff Richards

14 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday Night Live/Mad TV Alum Jeff Richards (tastyjeff.com) pops in to talk to Andy and Jesse about: Why school sucks! Freddie Mercury's jacket! Los...

Episode 134 - Astronaut and Former Commander of the ISS Colonel Chris Hadfield

08 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Colonel Chris Hadfield (twitter.com/Cmdr_Hadfield) is a highly decorated Canadian astronaut, test pilot, engineer and former commander of the Internat...

Episode 133 - Live from LA PodFest with Tim Minchin and bonobo expert Dr. Amy Parish

01 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Visit lapodfest.com/live to watch the video archive of this episode and dozens of other podcasts and panels recorded live at LA PodFest and use the of...

Episode 132 - Burning Man with Jordan Morris and Dr. Matt Faulkner

23 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Jordan Morris (twitter.com/Jordan_Morris) of Jordan, Jesse, Go! and @midnight fame joins Matt, Jesse and Andy this week to share stori...

Episode 131 - Roisin Conaty

16 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

British comedy phenom Roisin Conaty (twitter.com/roisinconaty) joins Matt, Jesse and Andy this week to talk about: The oppressive Los Angeles heatwave...

Episode 130 - Daniel Sloss

09 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rising comedy star and pride of Scotland Daniel Sloss (twitter.com/Daniel_Sloss) returns to the show to chat with Andy, Jesse and Matt about: Bill Nye...

Episode 129 - Bethany Dwyer

03 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/writer/producer Bethany Dwyer (twitter.com/BethanyDwyer) joins Matt, Andy and Jesse this week to talk about: Internet indignation over leaked...

Episode 128 - Adrian Poynton

22 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is back from his travels abroad, and he welcomes British writer/actor/producer Adrian Poynton (twitter.com/AdrianPoynton) to the podcast to talk ...

Episode 127 - Kulap Vilaysack and Mark Agee

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Actress, Who Charted? host and documentary director Kulap Vilaysack (twitter.com/kulap) joins returning guest Mark Agee (twitter.com/markagee) to talk...

Episode 126 - Matt Champagne and Auggie Smith

16 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/actor Matt Champagne (twitter.com/remainchampagne) and frequent ProbSci guest Auggie Smith (twitter.com/auggiesmith) join Jesse and Andy this...

Episode 125 - Brent Schmidt and Zach Pugh

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Up-and-coming comedians Brent Schmidt (twitter.com/IAmBrentSchmidt) and Zach Pugh (twitter.com/ZachPugh) join Jesse and Andy this week to talk about: ...

Episode 124 - Beth Stelling

29 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Beth Stelling (twitter.com/BethStelling) joins Matt and Andy this week for a special late-night recording in Andy's bedroom, covering: Mirror...

Episode 123 - Jordan and Ben Brady

22 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/director Jordan Brady (iamroadcomic.com) and his rapping, backflipping son Ben join the festivities with Matt, Andy and Jesse this week to di...

Episode 122 - TJ Chambers

18 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show and past guest TJ Chambers (twitter.com/tjchambersLA) rejoins the festivities this week to help Matt, Jesse and Andy get to the bot...

Probably History Episode 004 - Video Games with David Cope

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Probably History is back! This week Jesse, Richard and Andy welcome the very funny David Cope (davidcope.flavors.me) to take a stab at covering over 6...

Episode 121 - Renee Gauthier and Dr. Kevin Peter Hickerson

01 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Renee Gauthier (twitter.com/Nenegooter) and nuclear physicist/comedian Kevin Peter Hickerson (twitter.com/kphickerson) join Matt and Andy thi...

Episode 120 - Dr. Christopher Schmitt

24 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Schmitt (evopropinquitous.net) is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics at UCLA, and his research ...

Episode 119 - Adam Buxton

18 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

British comedian, actor, writer and radio personality Adam Buxton (twitter.com/AdamBuxton) joins the proceedings this week to chat about: Messing up c...

Episode 118 - Jason Nash

12 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/podcaster/director/writer/producer/Viner Jason Nash (twitter.com/Jason23Nash) returns to the podcast this week just ahead of the release of h...

Episode 117 - Sarah Morgan

04 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

British comedy writer Sarah Morgan (twitter.com/sarahlmorgan) found herself stateside this week for MaxFunCon and was kind enough to join Matt, Andy a...

Episode 116 - Myq Kaplan

30 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and literal master of linguistics Myq Kaplan (twitter.com/myqkaplan) joins Matt, Jesse and Andy this week to discuss: Birthday shenanigans! P...

Episode 115 - Live from Bridgetown Comedy Festival with Paul Provenza and Amber Case

18 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Andy venture to Portland this week for a live Probably Science from the seventh annual Bridgetown Comedy Festival featuring comedian/director...

Episode 114 - Matt and Jesse

07 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Andy's in Portland, our planned guest is drunk, so Matt and Jesse fly alone on this one, as we talk about: Jesse's successes! Peeing outdoors! Hitler'...

Episode 113 - Auggie Smith

29 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and past Probably Science guest host Auggie Smith (twitter.com/auggiesmith) returns to the show this week, joining Matt, Andy and Jesse to ta...

Episode 112 - Bryan Bishop

22 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Radio personality, author, trivia whiz and cancer survivor Bryan Bishop (twitter.com/baldbryan) joins Matt, Andy and Jesse this week to talk about his...

Episode 111 - Cara Santa Maria

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Science communicator, teacher and podcaster Cara Santa Maria (twitter.com/CaraSantaMaria) lends her actual science pedigree to the proceedings this we...