The Information Entropy Podcast
Episodes
Conspiracy Theories
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! Put your tin foil hats on because this week we are investigating conspiracy theories! What makes some...
Animals: Big vs Small
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! Why are some animals so big but others so small? Join us this week as we explore the possible mechani...
The Spacetime Continuum
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we enter the mind warping topic of: SPACETIME! What is this it? Where did it come from? How...
Mysterious Mathematics
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are investigating maths! Why do some of us resent it so? Why do some of us find an affin...
Paws and People
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week the boys finding out about our beloved companions: PETS! Tom explores the roots of where ou...
Identity: Who Are We?
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we return to Identity! Who are we and why are we this way? The show starts with a brief recap of what identity is before the guys delve into...
Identity and Cyberpsychology
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week the boys are discovering who they are as they tackle Identity! What makes us who we are? Ho...
Motivation and Discipline
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2024 with The Information Entropy Podcast! In this episode of the Information Entropy Podcast, we delve into the dynamic duo of Motivation ...
The Secret Science of Santa
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Secret Science of Santa! In the final episode of the year the boys explore the cultural origins of Christmas and Santa Claus! What real...
Synthetic Biology
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Synthetic Biology! How realistic is Jurassic Park, Gattaca, or Bladerunner? Today the boys unravel the mysteries to see how close we really...
The Future of Renewable Energy
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Information Entropy Podcast, the boys start the show by going over their podcast Spotify wrapped and thanking you all for such ...
Cognitive Bias II
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast. This week the boys are returning to cognitive biases (finally). What are they in the first place? Why...
Advances in Healthcare Technology
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Information Entropy Podcast, we explore advances in Healthcare technology! Tom starts off with an update on the current amyloid...
The Life of Bees
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Information Entropy Podcast, we dive deep into the world of bees. Tom explores the intricate structure of a bee colony and the ...
The Secrets of Sleep
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a deep dive into the science of slumber and uncover the secrets of a good night's rest. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating wor...
Tasty Toxins
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to delve into the world of tasty toxins! Sometimes evolution creates chemicals and molecules meant to wage war… sometimes humans find thos...
Proteins: The Machines of Life
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to delve into a microscopic world of wonder, where proteins, the unsung heroes of biology, take center stage. Join us today as we uncover th...
The Nobel Prizes
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as they explore the history and excitement of the Nobel Prizes! What are they? Where did they come from? Who was Alfred Nobel?...
Natural Disasters
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom starts off with the Nobel Prize announcement before the boys explore natural disasters! How do we describe what natural disasters are? How are the...
What is Time?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as they explore time!! What is time in the first place and is it an abstract construct of the human mind or do animals perceiv...
Viruses
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as they explore the tiny world of viruses! What are viruses? Are they alive? How do they enter and exploit the machinery of ce...
Pollution
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as they dive into pollution! What are pollutants? When does that become pollution? The boys explore the different types of pol...
Colour
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as they dive into colour and colour theory! Why is it our eyes detect colour? How do they do it? What properties give colour i...
Entropy
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as they decrease the entropy of information in your lives around the subject of entropy itself! The boys explore what entropy ...
Coral
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as the dive into the world of Coral! It has been a wild week a science news so Tom starts off the show trying to summarise thi...
Music
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys this week as the dive into the world of music! Mitch and Tom start off the show by using Obscurify to analyse their taste in music, so f...
The Microbiome
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mitch and Tom dive into the microbiome to find out exactly what it is and the various ways in which if affects us! Tom explains The Human Mi...
Nuclear Fusion
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the boys smash their heads together in an attempt to understand nuclear fusion! Tom takes us through the properties of nuclear fuel and the ...
Nuclear Fission
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the boys split their heads to explore the world of Nuclear Fission! What is it in the first place and how does the chain reaction mechanism ...
Intriguing Intelligence
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Intelligence! What even is it? This week the boys dare to challenge their own intelligence to find out just what it is in the first place. The boys st...
Scientific Integrity and the Laws of Research
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom tackle scientific integrity this week! What does this even mean and how often do scientists follow this code of conduct? What is the pri...
Parasitic Phenomenon
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom take on Parasites again this week but what else will they discover in this mysterious world? Before getting into it the news takes the l...
The Elements: Air
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom get finalise their tour of the elements this week by looking at air! Tom starts the show with a groundbreaking piece of news before the ...
The Elements: Earth
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they embark on an exciting journey to unravel the mysteries of our incredible planet, Earth! Discover the true essence...
The Elements: Water
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom get their heads wet this week as they try and understand water! Water has to be one of the most interesting substances in the universe, ...
The Elements: Fire
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom get heated this week as they start their journey looking at the elements! We are all very used to fire… but what actually is it? How d...
Unlocking the Quantum Realm: Exploring the Mysteries of the Microscopic Universe
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom as they delve into the enigmatic Quantum Realm this week! Discover why the world of small-scale science holds the key to groundbrea...
Toxic Tales II: Exploring the Science of Toxins and Evolution
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of toxins with Mitch and Tom as they unravel the mysteries this week! Tom will take you on a journey through the inner workings of...
Toxic Tales: Unveiling Venom & Poison
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom get toxic this week on the Information Entropy Podcast! Join us as we dive into the captivating world of toxins. What exactly are toxins...
Science Unraveled: Debunking Myths and Bad Science
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom inspect bad science this week! What are some examples of misconceptions that people have about scientific research and how did it arise?...
Taste of Science: Exploring Food and Nutrition
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom take their love of food under the microscope this week! How do we get the things we need to live from food? Mitch takes us through taste...
Fear Factor: Unmasking the Science Behind Fear
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom turn to look fear right in the eyes this week! What is fear and where does it come from? Is it deep-rooted and innate or is it something...
Dreamscape Diaries: Unveiling the Science of Dreams
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom return this week to take you into the dream world and see what awaits us there! Tom takes you through the various stages of sleep and th...
Allergy Alert: Decoding the Science Behind Allergies
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom are BACK! This week they are tackling the topic of allergies! Why is your body overreacting to things like pollen and various food items...
Beyond Earth: Exploring the Science of Astrobiology
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom continue on their cosmic saga this week by taking a look at Astrobiology! Mitch returns to talk about the Sun and the associated weather...
The Search For Life
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Tom are back with their adventures in the cosmos! This week they are asking the question: Where are the aliens? Mitch outlines some of the...
Planets and The Moon
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they continue with their exploration of space! This week they are trying to understand the planets themselves! Tom tak...
The Sun
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom as they start a four-part cosmic adventure to help you understand everything there is to know about SPACE! In the first episode the...
Formula 1& Aerodynamics
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they explore the science behind Formula 1! With the new season underway Tom took this as an opportunity to shoehorn hi...
Alcohol
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they crack open a cold one and talk about alcohol! In the UK we have a weird relationship with alcohol which the boys ...
Parasites
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they take a look at parasites! Some quick news about male contraceptives to start out the show before the boys quickly...
Insects
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they explore the world of insects… kind of! Some random tangents are abound this week as the boys get distracted by ...
Drugs II
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they return to the topic of drugs! The boys quickly recap what drugs really are and the various methods of administrat...
Drugs
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they take a look at drugs so you don’t have to! What even counts as a drug in the first place and how is it that the...
Are Fish Real?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week Mitch and Tom ask the very pressing question: Are fish real? This might seem stupid and it ...
New Year, New Show?
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast in 2023! Join Mitch and Tom as they start the new year by catching each other up on the stresses of the hol...
Science of Santa
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Welcome to the final episode of the year! Join Mitch and Tom as they see out the year by looking over the major scientific news of 202...
ChatGPT II
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CHATGPT! Join Mitch and Tom this week as they return to the topic of generative AI to discuss how ChatGPT is influencing their lives and how it works!...
Chat GPT and AI
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast, we dive into the world of chat GPT and the fascinating history of generative AI! Join us as we explore the...
The Dark Web
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THE DARK WEB! Join Mitch and Tom this week as they explore the mysterious side of the online world! What is the internet and where did it come from? W...
PLANTS
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PLANTS! Plants have been holding out on you, they are way more interesting than you ever thought… come and find out why! The boys explore some rando...
Virtual Reality
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
VIRTUAL REALITY! Welcome everyone to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week Mitch and Tom use Peripheral as a launching point to discuss the ...
Jurassic Park and Cloning
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CLONING! Join Mitch and Tom this week as they take a look at cloning! The boys start off the show talking about their experience with potentially find...
The End of the World as we Know it (Extinction II)
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EXTINCTION part 2! It’s the end of the world as we know it in this weeks wrap-up to the topic of extinction! Mitch brings in the show with some spac...
Extinction
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EXTINCTION! Welcome one and all, come in and join Mitch and Tom as they explore the topic of extinction! The boys use extinction as a base to dive int...
Eel-volution
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EVOLUTION II – Mitch and Tom are eelated to be back this week and speaking about Evolution once again! Mitch leads off the show with some groundbrea...
Nostalgic About Evolution
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EVOLUTION! Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast, join Mitch and Tom on an adventure this week as they strive to cover all things evolution! The ...
Ageing II
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AGEING CONTINUES! This week on The Information Entropy Podcast, Mitch and Tom return to the topic of ageing. They stay about as on track as you can ex...
Age & E
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AGEING….kind of! Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week you join Mitch and Tom at an interesting time of their lives! They ...
Biodiversity
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BIODIVERSITY! This week on The Information Entropy Podcast, join Mitch and Tom as they explore the world of biodiversity! Before kicking off the topic...
Nanotechnology
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NANOTECHNOLOGY! Join Mitch and Tom this week as they explore Nanotech! Tom makes you re-think water while Mitch has some nano-facts. What is nanotechn...
Terraforming
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TERRAFORMING! Is it a sci-fi pipe dream or is it becoming more of a reality than we first thought? Join Mitch and Tom this week as they explore what t...
Geoengineering
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GEOENGINEERING! Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week Mitch and Tom will take you through the world of geoengineering! The boys s...
Animal Migration
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast! Join Mitch and Tom this week as they look at the ins and outs of ANIMAL MIGRATION! Starting off with some ...
Artificial Intelligence
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE…will it be our end? Join Mitch and Tom this week as they talk about artificial intelligence! What is at the roots of this ma...
Electric Vehicles
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ELECTRIC VEHICLES! Are they as sustainable as you think? Are they as safe as you think? Find out this week as the boys delve deep into electric vehicl...
Addiction
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ADDICTION! Join the boys this week as they help you to understand addiction better! After the news about necrorobotics (animating dead spiders) and re...
Paradoxes
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week Mitch and Tom enter the mind-bending world of paradoxes! Mitch shares his news about how humans ...
Simulation Theory II
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week Mitch and Tom finish their discussion on Simulation Theory! This week the boys kick off with som...
Simulation Theory
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week Mitch and Tom took time out to live report on the James Webb Space Telescope’s first ever...
The Large Hadron Collider
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast! Join Mitch and Tom this week as they actually stay slightly on topic for once :D The boys get the news of ...
Coming to our Senses
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast, science in theory but comedy in practice! The boys aim to return to their senses this week after last week...
Senses and Perception
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week the boys aimed to talk about senses in the animal kingdom and tangented so hard that the ti...
Senses
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Information Entropy podcast, join Tom and Mitch as they explore how we perceive the world through our senses! As per usual the boys g...
Cognitive Biases
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this week as they explore the mind in terms of cognitive biases! Have you every wondered why you make the decisions that you do or ...
Gravitational Time Dilation
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Mitch this week as they round up their space themed episodes, talking about space travel to find out about the potential propulsion syste...
Issues with Space Travel
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mitch and Tom this as they discuss space travel! With new Mars and Lunar missions happening over the next few years and the James Webb Space Tele...
Where are the Aliens?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where are the aliens? The Fermi Paradox asks why in such a huge and old universe, we don't see any aliens! This time round though the boys focus on ...
Intro Show
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Mitch have returned from their podcasting hiatus and are bringing you a BRAND NEW science/comedy podcast. This is the Information Entropy Podc...