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All Around Science

All Around Science
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A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what’s new and interesting in science! Science is our window into incredible worlds, from impossibly small atoms to impossibly distant stars. We want to use it to discover as much as possible, and share it with you every week.

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On today’s episode: Do we hear silence? Simon and Garfunkel may have been on to something. And we finally close the book on the four fundamental forces by talking about gravity. All that and more today on All Around Science...

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Writing - Bo... more

On today’s episode: Despite what you might be reading in the news… aspartame is safe! And it’s part three in our series on the four fundamental forces; let’s talk about the weak force! All that and more today on All Around Science...

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Writi... more

On today’s episode: A lake in Canada has earned the Golden Spike. How do the protons and neutrons in an atom GLUE themselves together? … The Strong Force. All that and more today on All Around Science...

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Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Mau... more

On today’s episode: Scientists made a telescope out of pulsars and now we can see HUGE gravitational waves! Magnets. How DO they work? All that and more today on All Around Science...

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* NANOGrav hears “hum” of gravitational wave ba... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Frankenburger
Guest on this episode sharing their origin story
All Around Science
Episode: 286 - Why Does Bobby Love Science?
Dr. Niki Ackermans
Researcher focused on headbutting behaviors and brain injury in animals.
University of Alabama
Episode: 271 - History of Headbutting w/ Dr. Niki Ackermans
Jesus Alcázar Trevino
Spanish marine biologist and bioacoustics researcher
Universidad de la Laguna
Episode: [SPECIAL] Oceanography - What does the ocean sound like?
Dr. Alex Reynolds
Sleep scientist and professor overseeing the undergraduate psychology program
University of South Carolina
Episode: 212 - More Sleep w/ Dr. Alex Reynolds
Dr. Rajesh Kana
Professor of Psychology at University of Alabama, Birmingham
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Episode: 194 - The Autistic Brain w/ Dr. Rajesh Kana

Hosts

Bobby Frankenberger
Co-host introducing and guiding the show; All Around Science
Maura Armstrong
Co-host co-presenting and discussing topics; All Around Science

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • An oasis in a sea of garbage

    A beautiful symphony of calming common sense and scientific fact, wrapped in an entertaining package

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trystan42
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great

    I’ve struggled to find a quality science podcast where the host isn’t up their own butt about how smart they are. This show has a great balance of information and fun. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I am Jordanian 2710
    United States4 years ago
  • Solid show with smart people who seem nice

    Bobby Franks has quickly become one of my favorite regular contributors to the morning stream podcast - now I’m listening to his show and enjoying it greatly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Douche beard
    United States5 years ago
  • Love this pod

    The science is very cool, but the best part of this pod is I look forward every week to spending an hour with Maura and Bobby. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lightningbtw
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great show

    I’m loving this science show. They delve in deep enough and explain enough to be satisfying without going over your head.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BAMFinater
    United States5 years ago

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286 - Why Does Bobby Love Science?
Q: Do you think chess can be considered science or math, and is there a way to scientifically understand chess?
They discuss chess in mathematical terms (probabilities, off-book play), acknowledge that science can study chess, and recognize the overlap but note it's not always framed as science.
286 - Why Does Bobby Love Science?
Q: How would you define science, and why is it important to you as a thinker and communicator?
Science is described as a rigorous methodology for separating truth from noise, acknowledging human biases, and pursuing knowledge that can be supported by evidence and logic.
286 - Why Does Bobby Love Science?
Q: What is your earliest memory of understanding what science was or getting excited about some scientific concept?
The host frames science as a lens of curiosity and asks about the roots of the guest's interest, who recalls childhood fascination, Mr. Wizard, and a shift toward philosophy and logic as foundations for scientific thinking.
284 - Why Don't Humans Have More Hair?
Q: Why do mammals have hair in natural colors and not blue or green?
Hair color comes from two pigments, eumelanin and pheomelanin, resulting in natural browns, blacks, reds, and yellows; blue or green colors don't arise from pigments in mammals, and structural colors are mostly limited to other groups like birds and insects due to the physical properties of mammalian hair.
284 - Why Don't Humans Have More Hair?
Q: Body hair, why did we lose most of it as we evolved?
We lost much of our body fur because sweating became the primary cooling method; less fur allows for more efficient heat loss through eccrine sweat glands, which supported sustained activity on the savanna and in upright posture, though there are multiple contributing factors and trade-offs.

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Two science enthusiasts discuss current discoveries, tech, and big ideas with approachable explanations and a healthy dose of curiosity and humor. Across episodes, topics span fundamental physics, space missions, environmental science, biology, and practical how-tos, all framed by relatable hosts who model clear science communication. Notable strengths include accessible teaching moments without talking down to listeners, and a tendency to pair serious topics with personal anecdotes and audience engagement. This blend makes it appealing to curious, technically minded adults who want to stay informed without jargon overload, and to teams seeking thoughtful science storytelling for branding or sponsorship opportunities.

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4. Dr. Alex Reynolds
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