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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
Hasidic Judaism
Rave Culture
American Sign Language
Subculture Vulture
ADHD
Halloween
Science
Anger
Nostrils

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 Aisha Alfa (@aishaalfa) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about comedy in Winnipeg, Jesse's Megyn Kelly-loved Olympics tweet, the cult movie Phantom of the Paradise, Andy's family friend Olympic ice dancer, the German word for a living stor... more

Comedian David Huntsberger returns to the show to talk with Matt, Jesse and Andy about his podcast Intercepts, his new platform The Endless Abyss, the lost art of sketch comedy albums, the world's worst redaction, Redactle, how dogs build their vocab... more

Comedian/neuroscientist Diya Basrai (@diyabasrai) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about Moravec's Paradox, whether there's something meat-specific about intelligence, a less-pessimistic AI take, a tool-using cow, Diya's comedy special and his come... more

Comedian Jon Stringer (@jonjstringer) joins Andy, Jesse and Matt to talk about living in a converted rural Kansas church, the intricacies of comedy competitions and cruise ship comedy, dry ice PVC soupcan launchers, the oldest known use of poison arr... more

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Recent Guests

Aisha Alfa
Canadian comedian based in Los Angeles, known for her performances and appearances on various comedy shows
Comics Unleashed, Roast Battles Canada
Episode: Episode 595 - Aisha Alfa
David Huntsberger
Comedian and host of Intercepts, formerly on Professor Blastoff
Intercepts
Episode: Episode 594 - David Huntsberger
Diya Basrai
Stand-up comedian and PhD student in neuroscience
Northwestern University
Episode: Episode 593 - Diya Basrai
Jon Stringer
Comedian and host of a new special on Drybar
Drybar Comedy
Episode: Episode 592 - Jon Stringer
Imaan Hadchiti
Super funny comic known from Edinburgh trips.
Episode: Episode 591 - Imaan Hadchiti
Waen Shepherd
Comedian, actor, and musician known for his character Gary Le Strange
Episode: Episode 590 - Waen Shepherd
Chris Duffy
Comedian and author of 'Humor Me'
Episode: Episode 589 - Chris Duffy
Buddy Fitzpatrick
Comic and actor known for his role on The Sopranos.
Episode: Episode 588 - Buddy Fitzpatrick
Adam Burke
Comedian and animator, known for his work on Toy Story
Episode: Episode 587 - Adam Burke

Hosts

Andy Wood
Co-host known for his engaging style and humor; frequently discusses topics relating to science and comedy.
Matt Kirshen
Co-host and comedian with a focus on communicating complex scientific ideas humorously; active in the comedy space.
Jesse Case
Co-host and comedian who brings a distinctive voice and humor, often engaging in discussions about personal experiences and science.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Probably Politics?

    I started from the very beginning and I'm now up to August 2017. They were great all the way up to the 2016 election cycle when Probably Science turned into Probably Politics. I'm interested in science and comedy and would love for this to be the advertised Comedy/Science podcast. I don't care about the hosts political views one way or the other. I don't care about anybody's political views to the point that I don't want to hear about anybody's political views. You don't like Trump? Great. Even... more

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    Blachloch
    United Statesa month ago
  • Probably Politics?

    I started from the very beginning and I'm now up to December 2016. They were great all the way up to the 2016 election cycle when Probably Science turned into Probably Politics. I'm interested in science and comedy and would love for this to be the advertised Comedy/Science podcaat. I don't care about the hosts political views one way or the other. I don't care about anybody's political views to the point that I don't want to hear about anybody's political views. You don't like Trump? Great. Ev... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Blachloch
    United States3 months ago
  • Live broadcast audio is terrible. Audience is louder than hosts.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Charliezimbali
    10 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
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love the show!

    Comedy + science is right up my alley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stolen_pillow
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is recognized for its unique ability to discuss complex scientific topics in an entertaining way.
Many appreciate the variety of guests, enjoying how they contribute to both educational and humorous dialogues.
Listeners appreciate the engaging combination of humor and science, noting the hosts' chemistry and wit as key strengths.

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Talking Points

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Episode 593 - Diya Basrai
Q: What specific area of neuroscience do you study?
I'm focused on motor control and how the brain plans and executes movements.
Episode 592 - Jon Stringer
Q: What do you think about using poisons in hunting?
Discussed traditional usage of poisons and hunting strategies.
Episode 592 - Jon Stringer
Q: What is your background in science?
Jon recounts a love for astronomy and various childhood experiments.
Episode 588 - Buddy Fitzpatrick
Q: Buddy, what do you think about whether monogamy is actually something that we are wired to do or something we force ourselves to do?
Buddy suggests that while he considers himself loyal and monogamous, he recognizes that this could be challenged if presented with certain situations, hinting at the complexities of human relationships.
Episode 586 - Ophira Eisenberg
Q: What's your background in science, Ophira? What do you got?
Ophira shares that she feels comfortable around doctors due to her experiences as a child recovering from a serious accident and later worked in biology and chemistry labs during high school.

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This podcast blends humor with scientific exploration, featuring hosts who navigate through recent scientific news and concepts in an entertaining way. With a range of topics that includes everything from the latest developments in exoplanet science to humorous tales from the comedy world, episodes are infused with witty banter and engaging discussions that often involve notable guests from both science and comedy. Listeners can expect a unique experience that keeps learning light-hearted without sacrificing depth, making it appealing to those who appreciate a blend of intellect and humor.

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Probably Science launched 14 years ago and published 608 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Aisha Alfa
2. David Huntsberger
3. Diya Basrai
4. Jon Stringer
5. Imaan Hadchiti
6. Waen Shepherd
7. Chris Duffy
8. Buddy Fitzpatrick

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