Science Vs
Spotify StudiosThere are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEducation | |||
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- Lacking in actual science
I’ve listened to this podcast for a few years now. I also work as a principal scientist and value the concept of answering questions with data. After the recent AI episode I cannot continue to support this podcast. It was incredibly dismissive of the AI threat and entirely lacking in scientific support.
Apple Podcasts1Jsheocnavgquxj
United Statesa month ago - I enjoy the show but
To see how the host kept trying to downplay AI when clearly the woman she was interviewing seemed nervous about the future of AI… idk it made me feel like she was less credible?
Apple Podcasts2haleyportilloUnited Statesa month ago - Surface level coverage
Sure… this show is entertaining and caters to a broad audience. And fits that bill somewhat well. But for anyone with above average intelligence, it always fails to get to the heart of the matter, no matter how much it attempts to appear to look at both sides.
It usually ends in cliché. And an ambiguous conclusion. Leaving me feeling like I’ve wasted an hour and gotten nothing deeper than I already was well-aware of.
Apple Podcasts3aj Van GoghUnited Statesa month ago - Disappointed by AI Edisode
I have listened to this show from the beginning. I am so disappointed by the low quality of the AI episode. What happened to your editors/ people who give feedback before publishing an episode?
The tech CEOs are finally putting the health of people above their bottom line- they are the experts on what to be concerned about. It’s not a fact that AI will cause widespread disruption to humanity but it is a fact that there’s a chance it could.
I found the episode to be very unscientific in the w... more
Apple Podcasts2MichtherelelynchUnited Statesa month ago - Could AI really kill us all?
Fascinating and perfectly balanced! I thought this episode was excellent. Science Vs does a fantastic job of cutting through the massive hype and intense fear surrounding AI to look at the actual facts. It breaks down terrifying concepts—like the "paperclip maximizer" and rogue agents—in a way that is incredibly engaging, easy to understand, and grounded in real science. Wendy and the team managed to address a scary topic with their signature humor and rigorous fact-checking without being overly... more
Apple Podcasts5WaLlyBird65United Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #99 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #1 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #54 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #8 |  United Kingdom/Science |
Spotify | #131 | Canada/Trending |
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A clear-sighted science podcast that evaluates popular claims and trending fads through rigorous sourcing and expert perspectives. Episodes span health, environment, neuroscience, space, and technology, consistently prioritizing evidence over hype and inviting researchers, clinicians, and journalists to unpack complex topics for a broad audience. Noteworthy strengths include high factual standards, thoughtful nuance, and a willingness to challenge sensational narratives, which makes it a solid fit for listeners who want clear, well-corroborated explanations behind hot science stories. The program often features long-form conversations, guest specialists, and context-setting sponsor reads that blend education with accessible storytelling.
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Recent guests on Science Vs include:
1. Shalender Bhasin
2. Justin Carré
3. Richard Auchus
4. Trisha Pasricha
5. Clare Collins
6. Luc van Loon
7. Keith Baar
8. Rob Erskine
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