Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 504 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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Guest: Michael Golden, Education and Public Engagement Manager at I-Form
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Guest: Jonathan Silvertown - Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Edinburgh and author of Nature’s Magicians: The Hidden Power of Leaves
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- Sound problem
U say u have a sound engineer but guests and hosts r on a completely different sound level. Impossible to listen.
Apple Podcasts1j790000
Irelanda year ago Science news programme with some extra snark
Podcast Addict5a year agoBragcat- Used to be good
I would have given a five star review a few years ago.
But recently the main topics of the show are uninteresting, drawn out, not structured well.
The news round is still good though.
Apple Podcasts2gnrvrfanIreland2 years ago AI boosterism. I expect less gullibility in my tech journalism
Podcast Addict12 years agoSkrynesaver- Jonathan needs to stop being so rude
I was going to subscribe but every episode I’ve listened to when they do the news at the beginning, Jonathan is always so condescending to the correspondents especially the female correspondents. It drives me nuts. The news they bring forth is very interesting and I hate that Jonathan feels the need to tell us that he’s not surprised by this news and asks “why are you?” in such a condescending manner.
Apple Podcasts2Shelby Lofty
United States3 years ago
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The show covers a broad spectrum of science news, interviews, and explainers with a curious, layperson-friendly bent. Host-led conversations weave current weekly science stories with in-depth interviews from researchers and practitioners across astronomy, biology, neuroscience, AI, and environmental science. Episodes frequently blend practical demonstrations, data interpretation, and real-world implications, from eclipse missions and wildlife tracking to genome editing and consciousness. A standout is the mix of hands-on field stories, expert context, and accessible science communication, often featuring Irish institutions and international guests. This format is especially useful for listeners who want approachable science stories plus exp... more
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Recent guests on Futureproof include:
1. Michael Golden
2. Phil Smith
3. Shane Bergin
4. Mike Jay
5. Jonathan Silvertown
6. Bruno Romero González
7. Amanda O'Sullivan
8. Michael Salter Townsend
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