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Probably Science

Andy Wood, Matt Kirshen
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Moshe Kasher
Letterman Show
Tornado Prediction
Psych Research
Astronomy
The Party
Shane Torres
Artificial Intelligence
Female Comedian
American Sign Language
Hasidic Judaism
Rave Culture
Subculture Vulture
ADHD
Halloween
Science
Psychology
Anger

Professional comedians with so-so STEM pedigrees take you through this week in science. Incompetently. Featuring hosts Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood (and sometimes Jesse Case or Brooks Wheelan) along with a rotating cast of special guests from the worlds of comedy and science.

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Latest Episodes

Comedian/playwright Drew Droege (@drew_droege) joins Matt, Jesse and Andy to talk about his new off-Broadway play Messy White Gays, X-ray NBA poker fraud and why birds sing after a solar eclipse.

Wonderful NY comic Mehran Khagani (@themehran) joins Jesse and Matt to talk about escaping from Iran, working at the Harvard School of Public Health, hyrax butt drag fossil marks, Canadian heart transplants and the most pristine star in the univer... more

Comedian/actor Jen Kober (@jenkober) joins Andy, Jesse and Matt to talk about comedy in Louisiana, Oktoberfest, buxom wenches, the connection between fish buttholes and fingers, a koala chlamydia vaccine, Jesse's newfound raccoon fame, light-powered ... more

NASA astrophysicist and JPL Exoplanet Science Ambassador Anjali Tripathi joins Andy, Jesse and Matt to talk about exoplanets and the different ways of finding them including radial velocity, transits and gravitational microlensing, the challenges of ... more

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Recent Guests

Mehran Khaghani
Comedian and recently naturalized US citizen with an interest in science and public health
Episode: Episode 583 - Mehran Khaghani
Jen Kober
Comedian and actor known for her role in The Mandalorian
Episode: Episode 582 - Jen Kober
Anjali Tripathi
Astrophysicist, NASA's Exoplanet Science Ambassador, and JPL employee
NASA/JPL
Episode: Episode 581 - NASA Exoplanet Science Ambassador Anjali Tripathi
Michelle Murphy
Comedian and professional pickleball player, formerly wrongfully convicted for a crime she did not commit.
Episode: Episode 580 - Michelle Murphy
Ken Reid
Comedian and host of TV Guidance Counselor
TV Guidance Counselor
Episode: Episode 579 - Ken Reid
Ryan O'Flanagan
Comedian and actor, known for appearances in various TV shows.
Independent Comedian
Episode: Episode 578 - Ryan O'Flanagan
Myq Kaplan
Comedian from Boston, now based in New York City
Episode: Episode 577 - Myq Kaplan
Macey Isaacs
Comedian and host of the SSRImoK podcast
SSRImoK podcast
Episode: Episode 576 with Macey Isaacs!
Matt Parker
Comedian and mathematician, performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and author of the book "Love Triangle: How Trigonometry Shapes the World".
Independent
Episode: Episode 575 - Matt Parker

Hosts

Andy Wood
Co-host, known for mixing humor with scientific discussions and engaging storytelling.
Jesse Case
Co-host and musician, bringing an entertaining angle to science discussions.
Matt Kirshen
Co-host with a rich comedic background and a knack for engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Live broadcast audio is terrible. Audience is louder than hosts.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Charliezimbali
    7 months ago
  • Just a really good time

    If you already like reading the random science news on yahoo, you’ll love these funny guys probably talk about them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thunderfight
    Canada7 months ago
  • Love the show!

    Comedy + science is right up my alley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stolen_pillow
    United Statesa year ago
  • Science-adjacent silliness

    Probably the podcast I’ve been listening to the longest and still one of my faves. A mix of interesting science news retold in a non-boring way, plus a bunch of rambling silliness by fun guys and their interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizziebean42
    Canadaa year ago
  • I'm about 12 years late but I'm thoroughly enjoying this podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    alterennui
    a year ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous yet informative take on scientific topics and enjoy the engaging banter among hosts.
Many reviewers highlight the unique format that combines comedy with science, making learning entertaining.
The chemistry between hosts and guests is often praised, as is the variety of interesting topics tackled in episodes.

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#124
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Talking Points

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Episode 578 - Ryan O'Flanagan
Q: Ryan, what's your background in science? Anything? Your favorite classes as a kid?
He mentions enjoying math and experimenting, but not being very good at science classes.
Episode 574 - Josh Gondelman
Q: What, if anything, is your background in science?
Josh Gondelman shares his experiences, explaining that he had a fascination for science in high school but leaned more towards the narrative aspects rather than purely the theoretical.
Episode 569 - JT Habersaat
Q: What is a book?
JT humorously navigates defining what a book is while discussing the aesthetic and intent behind his own book.
Episode 567 - Ron Placone
Q: What, if anything, is your background in science?
I was not great at the sciences throughout school, but I took a class called The Rhetoric of Science in graduate school that gave me a greater appreciation for the scientific process.
Episode 565 - Tony Camin
Q: What if anything is your background in science?
I've got a chemistry set and a microscope as a kid, but was very bad at math, which made science less interesting.

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The show offers a unique blend of humor and intellectual inquiry, characterized by the hosts' backgrounds in comedy and varying levels of expertise in STEM fields. With an engaging conversational style, episodes frequently tackle a variety of scientific topics, interspersed with comedic anecdotes and reflections from both guests and hosts. The lively discussions can range from intriguing scientific discoveries to personal experiences and broader cultural quirks, making science accessible and entertaining. Notably, the inclusion of special guests, who often come from either the comedy or scientific community, adds depth and diverse perspectives to the exploration of each topic, inviting listeners to consider science through a humorous lens.

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2. Jen Kober
3. Anjali Tripathi
4. Michelle Murphy
5. Ken Reid
6. Ryan O'Flanagan
7. Myq Kaplan
8. Macey Isaacs

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