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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
Subculture Vulture
Rave Culture
Hasidic Judaism
ADHD
Halloween
Nostrils
Anger
Psychology

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 Michelle Murphy (@meeshoffleash) joins Andy, Matt and Jesse to talk about playing tennis for Grinnell, the Enhanced Games, celebrities trying their hands at winter sports, Jesse's accidental mermaid book purchase and the Dr. Seuss book he wa... more

Comedian Ken Reid (@kennethwreid) joins Jesse, Matt and Andy to talk about growing up a child of television, mud wrestling, Ken's podcast TV Guidance Counselor, an HIV prevention breakthrough, the insanity of Movie 43, the human washing machine no on... more

Comedian Ryan O'Flanagan (@ryanoflan) joins Matt, Jesse and Andy to talk about Ryan and Andy's chance encounter in a bar in Leadville, Married With Children tattoos, neanderthals and homo sapiens interbreeding, a novel telescope shape to help search ... more

Comedian Myq Kaplan (@myqkaplan) returns to the show to talk to Andy, Jesse and Matt about growing out his eyebrows during the pandemic, babies distinguishing Ps from Bs, linguistics, sign language variations, standups aping Shane Gillis, the Mr. Bea... more

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Recent Guests

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
Josh Gondelman
Comedian and writer known for his new special Positive Reinforcement
Blonde Medicine
Episode: Episode 574 - Josh Gondelman
Kai Humphries
Stand-up comedian and creator of the special 'Gallivanting'
Episode: Episode 573 - Kai Humphries
Eric Rocha
Comedian and friend of the hosts from the Comedy Store
Comedy Store
Episode: Episode 572 - Eric Rocha
Bryan Cook
Comedian and friend of the show
Episode: Episode 571 - Bryan Cook

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
    5 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
    Canada6 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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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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1. Ken Reid
2. Ryan O'Flanagan
3. Myq Kaplan
4. Macey Isaacs
5. Matt Parker
6. Josh Gondelman
7. Kai Humphries
8. Eric Rocha

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