Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 481 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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Peter Gallagher, Director of Dunsink Observatory at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and an Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin
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John Regan from Maynooth University
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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
Ireland10 months 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 Podcasts2gnrvrfanIrelanda year ago AI boosterism. I expect less gullibility in my tech journalism
Podcast Addict1a year 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 States2 years ago
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What is Futureproof about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show presents accessible science coverage anchored in timely news, with in-depth conversations featuring a rotating set of researchers, clinicians, engineers, and science communicators. Episodes balance explainers of cutting-edge topics (from AI and space to health and environmental science) with broader science storytelling and episodes that showcase methods, funding, and policy contexts. A notable strength is the host's curious, questions-first approach, which helps translate complex ideas for lay listeners while highlighting real-world impact and practical takeaways for patients, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.
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1. Michael Garrett
2. Jussi Kantola
3. Rana Gujral
4. Phil Smyth
5. Frederick Ho
6. Anuj Chauhan
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8. Martin O'Neill
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