Radiolab
WNYC StudiosRadiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 859 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryNatural SciencesScienceSociety & Culture | |||
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Several years ago, in 2016, we told a story about Amy Pearl. For as long as she could remember, Amy loved meat in all its glorious cuts and marbled flavors. And then one day, for seemingly no reason, her body wouldn’t tolerate it. No steaks. No bris... more
In an episode we first ran back in 2014, we explore how a sunken nuclear submarine, a crazy billionaire, and a mechanical claw gave birth to a phrase that has hounded journalists and lawyers for 40 years and embodies the tension between the public’s ... more
Lauren Brown gets goosebumps. A lot. Sometimes several times a day. When her partner, writer Carmen Maria Machado, noticed it...she couldn't stop thinking about it. Why does she get them in so many different situations? What’s happening in her body a... more
Back in the 1950s, facing the threat of nuclear annihilation, federal officials sat down and pondered what American life would actually look like after an atomic attack. They faced a slew of practical questions like: Who would count the dead and wher... more
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forever rerun old episodes, game over the other's
Podcast Addict12 months agoPermafrost- More professionalism needed
While I can appreciate general silliness the hosts seem to think there needs to be a constant laugh-track on each episode. I get that previous hosts did enjoy a laugh but current hosts are ridiculously unprofessional.
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United States2 months ago - Radiolab helped me at a low point. I miss what it was
2026:
Radiolab changed my life 12 years when I found the pod. And yet, it is 2026 and I'm back again to dock a star.
I feel like I'm mourning the loss of a parent or older sibling. I learned so much from this show. It was a refuge in a dark era of my life. But in the 2020s, we lost the greatness of a Radiolab that once was. Its just rerun after rerun now. I am sad. Maybe once a year these days we get a great short series or singular epsiode that sparks the curiosity of old.
I wish I could go ... more
Apple Podcasts2aroskereUnited States2 months ago .
Podcast Addict12 months agobreezeman- Repetitive sounds and effects are killing me
It’s funny, I just came here to rate this podcast and realized I already have… And everything below still holds true!
The sound effects are killing me! As is the intro and the sound bites between commercial breaks.
Admittedly I have misophonia (the hatred of sounds), and repetitive sounds, chewing, swallowing, crunching, vocal fry speaking, etc drive me nuts.
This podcast has so any added sound effects and it drives me insane! The content is to my liking, the execution is beyond irritating... more
Apple Podcasts4JLO1977United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #147 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | United States/Top Podcasts |
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Spotify | #197 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Radiolab about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners can expect a scientifically curious, storytelling-forward show that probes big questions by weaving expert interviews, archival pieces, and immersive sound design. Recent samples touch on parasite-based therapies, ethics in animal welfare and law, canopy ecology, and innovations at the intersection of biology, technology, and public health. Across episodes, the emphasis is on how research, history, and personal narratives illuminate complex topics—from autoimmune science and antibiotic resistance to ecosystem engineering and evolutionary biology—while exploring regulatory, ethical, and practical challenges in real-world contexts. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle controversial topics with rigorous context, and a distinctive,... more
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Recent guests on Radiolab include:
1. Amy Pearl
2. Garrett Graff
3. Gabe Moy
4. Andrew Beckman
5. Carrie McCoy
6. Beth Simone Novak
7. Sharon E. Green
8. Buck Ballard
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