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Sliced Bread

BBC Radio 4
Toys R Us
Sports Bras
Sunny Delight
Club 18-30
Consumer Preferences
Social Media Influence
Fitness Trackers
Running
Breast Health
Biomechanics
Club 18 To 30
Travel Industry
Alcohol Consumption
Commodore 64
Dental Chews
Jamie's Italian
University Of Portsmouth
Consumer Research
Artificial Christmas Trees
Environmental Impact

Greg Foot, host of the BBC Radio 4 series Sliced Bread, brings you Dough.

Each episode explores the future wonder products that might rise to success and redefine our lives.

Experts and entrepreneurs discuss the trends shaping what today's everyday technology may look like tomorrow, before a leading futurist offers their predictions on what life might be like within five, 10 and 50 years.

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Recent Guests

Tracey Follows
Futurist
Independent futurist
Episode: Dough - Mobile Phones
Chetan Sharma
Leading strategist in the tech industry
Various mobile/tech companies
Episode: Dough - Mobile Phones
Sélim Benayat
AI and design lead at Nothing Mobile
Nothing Mobile
Episode: Dough - Mobile Phones
Andy Aitken
Co-founder and CEO of Honest Mobile
Honest Mobile
Episode: Dough - Mobile Phones
Professor Victoria Baines
Cybersecurity expert and fellow of the Chartered Institute of IT
Episode: VPNs
Dr. Paul Cotter
Head of the Food Biosciences Department at Teagasc, leading a research project into fermented foods
Irish National Research Body, Teagasc
Episode: Kefir
Jenny Downs
A listener and enthusiast of dark chocolate
Episode: Dark Chocolate
Gunther Kulnler
A professor in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
University of Reading
Episode: Dark Chocolate
Tim Arn
Food safety consultant and former global head of quality and food safety at Mars
Episode: Dark Chocolate

Hosts

Greg Foot
BBC science presenter and host known for conducting hands-on investigations into consumer tech, health, and everyday science topics.
Sean Farrington
BBC journalist and presenter with a focus on business, technology, and consumer stories, often hosting related episodes and roundups.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Science baked and engaging

    Love the format of the show with the listeners calling in and experts offering scientific evidence. Host is funny and informative. Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElizabethTaylor123456789
    Australiaa month ago
  • Fabulous podcast

    Excellent. I always look forward to new episodes coming out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim_MN
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting

    So interesting, I’m learning so much from sliced bread, and Greg is an excellent presenter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookie-bubble
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • KnittinNan

    Excellent often listen to same episode a few times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnittinNan
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing I love it so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Finley grant
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Mix of technical depth and accessible explanations; some negative feedback about promo intensity and perceived bias in a few episodes
Well-researched and entertaining, great for listeners who like deep dives
Engaging and informative with credible experts

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Kefir
Q: Is there a risk of making Kefir at home?
The main risk relates to hygiene; ensure the milk is fresh and that you're using appropriate containers to manage gas production.
Kefir
Q: What does gut health mean in relation to Kefir?
Gut health can mean various things, including addressing symptoms of IBS, bloating, and constipation.
Kefir
Q: What on earth is Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented milk product made using Kefir grains consisting of good bacteria and yeast.
Kefir
Q: What health benefits have you heard about consuming Kefir?
I've heard that it's good for your guts and digestion, improves immunity, cognitive function, and mood, and may lower cholesterol.
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Q: What should you do if testosterone levels are low?
You should get further tests and possibly consult a GP for treatment options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sliced Bread

What is Sliced Bread about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program explores practical and near-future wonder products through rigorous testing, expert commentary, and provocative forecasting. Episodes span technology, health, food science, and consumer behavior, often featuring in-depth conversations with engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to separate hype from evidence. A distinctive element is the blend of hands-on demonstrations, regulatory and safety considerations, and futurist predictions about five, ten, and fifty years ahead, offering listeners a thoughtful mix of curiosity and skepticism. Notable strengths include accessible, experiment-driven storytelling and a track record of interviewing credible experts; occasional critiques center on pacing or perceived promotional infl... more

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Sliced Bread launched 7 years ago and published 194 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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Recent guests on Sliced Bread include:

1. Tracey Follows
2. Chetan Sharma
3. Sélim Benayat
4. Andy Aitken
5. Professor Victoria Baines
6. Dr. Paul Cotter
7. Jenny Downs
8. Gunther Kulnler

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