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Episodes
96: The Science of Lab Grown Meat (with Vegard)
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is lab grown meat really the future of animal products? Is it actually even vegan? This week Vegard joins us to chat about cultured meat & veganis...
95: How to Make Life In a Jar
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Pa...
94: The Science of Taste (with Guy Larsen)
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Larsen joins us this week to eat lemons, chat about netball, and discuss the science of taste! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube chan...
93: Mandela Effect: The Science of False Memories
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever remembered something that didn’t happen? Turns out false memories are actually pretty common, in fact they’re the reason that so man...
92: Richard Shope and the Spanish Flu
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Spanish Flu was the worst pandemic of the 20th century, but it took us a decade to figure out what was causing it. This week we cover a little bit...
91: The Science of Sleep Paralysis
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wake up unable to move and get the feeling that there’s a demon standing in the corner of your room? You might have experienced sleep paralysis...
90: Y2K: The Millennium Bug
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! To celebrate we talk about how the world almost ended at the turn of the millennium. Was it all a hoax or did we narrowly avoid a digi...
89: Time Travel (The Best of 2020)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us, The Sci Guys, as we take a journey through time and relive our favourite moments from the last year! You can WATCH the podcast over on our Y...
88: Menstruation: The Science of Periods (with Bliss)
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of the month… another Patreon Vote episode! Bliss joins us as we dive into the science of periods and ask how they work, and why so...
87: The Science of Parasocial Relationships (with Shaaba.)
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are influencers your friends? Some people feel like they might be, and that’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with Shaaba, an actual sc...
86: Accidental Microwaves
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Microwaves are a wonderful convenience of modern life, but how were they invented? Are they dangerous? Do they make food less healthy? We’ve got all...
85: How to Make a Vaccine
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what goes into a vaccine? How it’s tested? Why it takes up to 15 years to get one off the shelves and into the people that need it? We...
84: DeepSqueak: How to Speak to Rats
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you could understand what your pets are saying? DeepSqueak is bringing us one step closer to that... with rats and mice... We also have a v...
83: Many Worlds & Quantum Realms (with NoahFinnce)
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will definitely change your life!* NoahFinnce joins us this week as we delve into the multiverse and discover the weird science behind t...
82: The Science of Stockholm Syndrome
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Stockholm Syndrome real? The answer may not be as simple as you think, in fact it could even be an invention of the media... You can WATCH the pod...
81: Gene Editing with CRISPR
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about the genetic revolution and the ethics of editing human DNA... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://y...
80: The Science of ADHD (with Kim Nieuwenhuis)
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kim joins us as we give you the A to Z on ADHD... Find Kim on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/OhItsJustKim You can WATCH the ...
79: The Laughing Death
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There was a curious disease found in New Guinea, that caused a very odd pattern of deaths. The reason for the outbreak turned out to be very simple, b...
78: Misophonia: Sound Rage
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can’t stand the sound of people eating? You’re not alone... You might even have a medical condition! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTub...
77: Game Theory (with Evan Edinger)
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Evan Edinger joins us to talk about game shows, A Beautiful Mind, and schizophrenia... Find Evan on his YouTube channel: http://youtube.com...
76: Mass Hysteria: The Dancing Plague
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our Patrons chose Mass Hysteria as the episode topic this week, so we’re talking about The Dancing Plague! In 1518 a French town was overcome with a...
75: Eugenics & Birth Control (with Bliss)
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Bliss joins us talk about sexy no kid, otherwise known as “the pill”. How was it invented? Who was behind it? How was Eugenics involved...
74: The Psychedelic Disaster
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did the CIA spike a French Town? Or was it a case of contaminated bread? We might never know, but we do know that whatever happened resulted in a trul...
73: Neuralink: Elon Musk's Brain Chip
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke takes over to give us the lowdown on Elon Musk’s new venture that will hopefully link your mind to almost any kind of tech you could ...
72: The Stolen Cure for Leprosy
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of Alice Ball? No? There’s a pretty awful reason why you haven’t... This week’s episode has all the answers you need to one of the mo...
71: The Science of Bipolar Disorder
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week our patrons chose Bipolar Disorder as the topic for us to tackle! We ask some big questions and dispel some misconceptions as we get into th...
70: Feminism and Fossils
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding fossils frequently for financial funding was Mary Anning’s sole source of income for most of her life, but she didn’t just find and sell f...
69: The Science of Sex
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 69, you know what that means... This week we’re talking about the science of sex! Absolutely everything you need to know about the bi...
68: The Science of Tourette's
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tourette’s syndrome isn’t one of the most well known neurological disorders, and yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. This week we dive i...
67: The Science of Synesthesia
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you see sounds? Smell letters? Feel colours? Synesthesia is a condition that links people’s senses, so some people in the word can actually do t...
66: The Science of Ice Cream (with Matt Gray)
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream - but have you ever wondered what makes ice cream ice cream? We’re here to answer all of the quest...
65: The Sexist Thalidomide Tragedy
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sexism in STEM is certainly a problem, this week we talk about a disastrous outcome of this bias. The Thalidomide scandal is an example of the dangers...
64: The Racist Syphilis Experiment
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you mix America’s Public Health Service with 399 men with untreated syphilis? Nothing, for 40 years. That’s right, America secre...
63: Einstein and the Great Brain Robbery
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vote 'Sci Guys' for the Listeners' Choice Award: vote.sciguys.co.uk You’ve heard of Albert Einstein but do you know the story of his stolen brain? ...
62: The Gay Gene: The Science of Being Gay (with Rowan Ellis)
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is it that makes people gay? Have scientists actually found a gay gene? What do dolphins have to do with it? This pride themed episode has all th...
61: Trans Brains: The Science of Being Transgender (with NoahFinnce)
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a difference between male and female brains? Is that the cause of dysphoria? We delve into these questions and more with returning guest Noah...
60: Why 5G is Dangerous
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
5G could open up a whole new world of technology, and fundamentally change the way we live our lives, but what are the dangers of this Promethean tech...
59: The Science of Deepfakes
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is truth dead in a world without video evidence? That’s just one of the questions we cover in this week’s episode on Deepfakes. This face swapping...
58: Dissociative Identity Disorder
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many people can you fit in one head? We’re covering Dissociative Identity Disorder this week, a condition often misrepresented in media. Find ou...
57: Bioplastics
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Clear On Plastics for sponsoring this week’s podcast. Make sure you play this weeks Quick Fire Quiz on the Clear on Plastics Instagram...
56: Life-Saving Bread
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that bread could save your life? Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin and saved countless lives! This week we cover th...
55: The Griffith Griffith Observatory
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You may know the Griffith Observatory from La La Land, but did you know the story of poison, betrayal, and attempted murder that led to its founding? ...
54: Clever Hans
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can horses count to 10? What about recognise Mozart, read, write, or do sums? Clever Hans could do them all, or at least he convinced the people aroun...
53: Climate Change
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a whole year of Sci Guys, so we thought we’d do our most requested topic. Get ready to learn everything you need to know about Climate C...
52: You'll Like This Episode
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re always reminded to smash that like button but what does it actually mean to like things? That’s what we want to know... You can WATCH the p...
51: The Trimates
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie’s Angels, The Powerpuff Girls, Destiny’s Child - three amazing groups of women. This week, we’re talking about a trio that trumps them a...
50: The Science of Immortality
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to live forever? This week we talk about the immortal jellyfish, brain back ups, and all of the different ways humans could become immor...
49: The Science of COVID-19
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our very first redux! Since our last episode the coronavirus has raced around the globe. Panic and misinformation are spreading like wildfire. It’s ...
48: The Science of Aphantasia (Live at VidCon London)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you draw a blank whenever you’re asked to picture something in your head? You might have aphantasia - which is exactly what we’re talking about...
47: Marie Curie & Radioactivity
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Find Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelKiki_ Find Rachel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelkeeks You can WATCH the podcast over o...
46: Who's Ya Daddy? (with Rachel Kiki)
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Way back in the 1940s a man, Bertold Wiesner, started a fertility clinic with his wife and helped in the conception 1500 children. He had a slightl...
45: Science of Attraction (with Aspen Abroad)
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They often say that opposites attract, but how true is that? Aspen, our very first guest host, gives us all the answers! You can find Aspen on her ...
44: The Bone Wars (with NoahFinnce)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During the Great Dinosaur Rush of the 1800s two men met and started such a venomous rivalry that their decades long feud has come to be known as “Th...
43: Henreitta Lacks & HeLa Cells
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People often complain about a lack of representation of women in STEM industries, but there is one woman that has made her mark on some of the greates...
42: Coronavirus
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cases of Coronavirus are being reported around the world and anxiety about a deadly outbreak is rising, but is there actually anything to worry about?...
41: Veganuary
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#AD We are SO proud that New Scientist has decided to sponsor our podcast! If you love learning, you’ll love New Scientist, and you can get your fi...
40: Split Brains
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if there was more of one of you in there? Well, there kind of is. Join us as we explore the world of splitting brains and the c...
39: The Big Bang Theory
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the beginning of a new year, a new decade, and the Sci Guys are back with an episode on the oldest beginning of them all! That’s right, thi...
38: The Best of 2019
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve taken the craziest, weirdest, and most wonderful parts of the past year of Sci Guys and crammed them all into one episode! Relive the best bi...
37: Science of Dreams
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember your dreams? The Sci Guys take on Inception this week with a deep dive into our sleeping psyche! Thank you to the patrons who voted f...
36: Newtonian Nativity
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! In this very special Christmas episode we Cover the life of Sir Isaac Newton, the second most famous person to be born on Christmas Da...
35: How To Make a Dog
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs are mans best friend and foxes are man’s cutest pest, but what would happen if you turned a fox into a dog? That’s what we’re discussing t...
34: Rat Addicts
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do rats get high in heaven? This week we tackle the science behind addiction. Is it a disease or does it only exist because drugs are just chemical...
33: The Ig Nobel Prize
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how Corry comes up with a wacky new science story every week? This episode we dig into one of the inspirations for the podcast...
32: Eugenics
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you had the chance to change your child’s genes, would you? Is that Eugenics? Those are the questions we debate today! Gene editing has come to ...
31: Talking Animals
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you” were the last words of Alex the Parrot, who may have been the only animal to understand and engage in ...
30: Rat Utopia
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do rats go to heaven? The answer is yes, but it’s not as nice as you might think! Corry tells the story of John B Calhoun, a man who ran massive, y...
29: Anti-Vax or Anti-Facts?
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do vaccines cause autism? That’s just one of the questions we’re debating this week. We get into the scientific roots of the Antivax movement, and...
28: The Curious Case of Phineas Gage
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you fall off a horse the only thing you can do is get back on, and when a crowbar flies through your brain you just get up and walk away. Phine...
27: Lost Cosmonauts
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s worse, the cold vacuum of space or a Russian forest during winter? Two Cosmonauts found out the answer to that question the hard way when ...
26: Toxic Umbrellas & Killer Curry
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's our HALF-y Birthday! To celebrate 6 months of Sci Guys, Jamp has taken over the podcast (oh no), and he brings tales from the Alnwick Poison Gard...
25: The Little Albert Experiment (with Josh Winslade)
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING: Mistreatment of children In this episode, The Sci Guys educate Josh about an infamous 1920’s study involving a rat, a Santa mask, ...
24: Snorting Sores
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the first vaccine was made? It involves snorting scabs in China, ulcerous udders, and some good old fashioned child endange...
23: Big Bloody Scandal
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Sci Guys discuss a Steve Jobs wannabe that tricked everyone into thinking she had a revolutionary blood testing device. Jamp and Luke al...
22: In Too Deep
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Corry recounts humanity’s history of deep sea exploration, and the creatures that lurk in the shadows beneath. Support us on Patreon: ...
21: Gut Feelings and Crap Diets
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Corry talks about the benefits of eating poo (no really), and the tiny creatures controlling your brain! Tune in and you’ll also find out ...
20: The Stanford Prison Experiment
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Corry tells us about a time in the 70s when a group of boys took role playing a little too far... Tune in to hear the truly incredible story...
19: Floating Frogs (with Jake Edwards)
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Corry talks about how flying frogs led to discovering graphene, a super-powered substance that you can make with just a pencil and some tape...
18: Immortal Moon Bears (Live from Summer in the City)
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded live at Summer in the City. This week we talk about the indestructible water bears that we accidentally crashed on the moon...
17: The Perfect Black Body (with Daniel J. Layton)
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about the ideal black body with Daniel J Layton, and surprisingly it isn’t Janet Jackson’s. Tune in to find out why you ...
16: The Wright Stuff (with Evan Edinger)
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about firsts! We talk about the Wright Brothers and their invention of the first aeroplane with our very first special guest, Evan...
15: The Current War
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the (mad) scientist, Nikola Tesla and his rivalry with Thomas Edison! We also cover Tesla’s problematic views, insane inve...
14: Scoby-Dooby-Doo
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the trashiest island in the Pacific Ocean, how to make your own wine, and an edible alternative to plastic! References and Fu...
13: The Imitation Gay (Live from Pride in London)
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded live at the Pride in London Pop Up. We talk about poisoned apples, Benedict Cumberbatch, and early 1900s party games, which...
12: Boaty McBoatface
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle the vote that rocked a nation. That’s right, it’s Boaty McBoatface! Don’t miss out on this one, as we also finally manage to...
11: Spectacular Spider-Goats
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard of Spider-Man, and spider-pig, but have you ever heard of spider-goats? That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week, along wi...
10: Time Travelling Twins
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke takes charge and talks us through his theory of everything, why you’re the centre of the universe, and a set of twins that rewrote hi...
9: Cher Noble
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever made a mistake? Don’t worry because this topic will definitely make you feel less worried about it, but maybe a little more worried ab...
8: Real Life Mind Control
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought that life would be easier if you could just switch off all your bad thoughts? That’s exactly what Corry is talking about today...
7: Lucy on the Bike with Diamonds
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we enter the world of psychedelics with the accidental invention of LSD. Also in this episode, Corry tells us about the first “bike trip”...
6: The Demon Core
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about a nuclear bomb that claimed the lives of a small group of scientists without ever being dropped. Corry also reveals a secret h...
5: Attack of the Clones
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be your own mum? Does asexuality exist? We answer these questions and more in this episode! This week Corry touches on the history of cloning,...
4: Real Life Cyborgs
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Corry tells the story of actual cyborg Kevin Warwick AKA Captain Cyborg (no really). We also chat about an artist who uses technology to hea...
3: Undead Pork
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Corry talks us through the very real science behind the living dead. Not only do we cover zombie pigs, but we’ve also give a step-b...
2: Squids in Space
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover the history of animal astronauts, a tiny squid with an unbelievable super power, and how to survive in space. Listen and find out w...
1: Shots Shots Shots
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, Corry tells the story of an Australian scientist that drank a beaker of bacteria just to prove a point! We also discuss how East...