Podcasts
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10/10Why This Universe?Dan Hooper, Shalma WegsmanStarted: 2020Released weekly85 episodesDan and Shalma break down some of the biggest ideas in physics. They talk about the universe, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Always informative, always entertaining.
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10/10The State of The UniverseBrendan DrachlerStarted: 2018Released every two weeks81 episodesBrandon talks to scientists about their research. He covers a wide range of topics, from the origin of life to the nature of dark matter. He also talks about the process of science, and how scientists think about the world.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
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10/10Daniel and Jorge Explain the UniverseDaniel Whiteson, Jorge ChamStarted: 2018Released every few days552 episodesDaniel and Jorge talk about the biggest ideas in physics. They cover topics like the nature of time, the origin of the universe, and the search for dark matter. They also talk about the process of science, and how scientists think about the world.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
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8/10Star Talk radioNeil deGrasse TysonStarted: 2009Released every few days880 episodesThis is an excellent podcast from Neil deGrasse Tyson. He talks about a wide range of topics, from the origin of life to the nature of dark matter. He also talks about pop culture and the impact of science on society. The show is a bit commercial radio in that it never gets a chance to investigate topics as deeply as I would like but it is funny and does introduce many luminaries in the field.
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10/10The Infinite Monkey CageBrian Cox, Robin InceStarted: 2009Released weekly193 episodesVery funny and insightful show about science. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel of experts to discuss a wide range of topics. The show is always entertaining and informative.
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9/10Science QuicklyVariousStarted: 2009Released every few days500 episodesShort snippets about the latest news and happenings in science from Sientific American.
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10/10Science In ActionRoland PeaseStarted: 1990Released every few days1373 episodesBBC's science podcast. Covers all the science news each week with interviews from the scientists involved in the research.
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10/10Physics World WeeklyHamish Johnston, Margaret Harris, Tami Freeman, James DaceyStarted: 2021Released weekly281 episodesProvides insight into the latest physics news. Interviews from scientist and business of physics. A good way to keep abreast of the latest developments in the world of Physics.
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10/10Friday Night ComedyVariousStarted: 2020Released weekly197 episodesAlternates between The Now show with Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt, The News Quiz and Dead Ringers. Absolute top notch comedy from a wide variety of British comedians.
The BBC does not keep all episodes available. Episodes are only available for a few weeks so I have no idea how many episodes were made in total.
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10/10Comedy of The WeekVariousStarted: 2020Released weekly5 episodesBrilliant comedy from the UK. This is a variety show where every week they bring a comedy show featuring stand up comedians and others.
The BBC does not keep all episodes available. Episodes are only available for a few weeks so I have no idea how many episodes were made in total.
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10/10Conan O'Brien Needs a FriendConan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona MovsesianStarted: 2018Released weekly234 episodesThis wacky but brilliant podcast is laugh out loud funny. Even the advertisements are funny. Conan has a unique brand of humour that is both self deprecating and insightful.
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10/10SmartlessJason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will ArnettStarted: 2020Released weekly56 episodesThese three presenters invite a differet guest each week and have an in-depth conversation.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time. I think this is two different podcasts rolled into one.
Now that I've listened to a few episodes this is definitely worth the listen.
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10/10Working it outMike BirbigliaStarted: 2020Released weekly130 episodesMike Birbiglia is one of my favourite comedians. In this podcast he invites a different comedian each week and they discuss the process of joke writing. Along the way they deliver many great jokes.
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10/10Soft Skills EngineeringJamison Dance, Dave SmithStarted: 2016Released weekly387 episodesIt takes more than great code to be a software engineer.
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5/10The ChangelogAdam Stacoviak, Jerod SantoStarted: 2019Released weekly678 episodesTechnical interviews and news about the software world.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
I've temporarily paused this podcast. Not bad, just too many to listen to at the moment.
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5/10Ship It!Gerhard LazuStarted: 2023Released weekly91 episodesAll about deploying software to production. Interviews with persons in devops and infrastructure.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
I've temporarily paused this podcast. Not bad, just too many to listen to at the moment.
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5/10Machine Learning GuideStarted: 2017Released weekly20 episodesMachine learning fundamentals and interviews with experts in the field.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
This is definitely not worth it.
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5/10Syntax Web DevelopmentWes Bos, Scott TolinskiStarted: 2017Released every few days704 episodesDiscussions about front end technologies. Interviews with experts in the field.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
I've temporarily paused this podcast. Not bad, just too many to listen to at the moment.
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5/10Hard ForkKevin Roose, Casey NewtonStarted: 2022Released weekly63 episodesDiscussions about the latest happenings around the tech world.
I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.
This one is great. The presenters are quite good. The pace is great.
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10/10Baha'i World News ServiceVariousStarted: 2017Released occasionally36 episodesReports on major developments in the Baha'i Worldwide community. Interviews with persons working oin the field.