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A weekly podcast about the latest scientific controversies, with Tom Chivers and Stuart Ritchie www.thestudiesshowpod.com

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As if the basic “pro-life vs. pro-choice” issue wasn’t controversial enough, there’s been a decades-long scientific debate on the impact of abortion on mental he... more

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. thinks that seed oils—like sunflower or soybean oil—are causing terrible damage to people’s health. And now he’s the US Health Secretary (wait, what?!) we should probably take him seriously.

In this episode of The Studies Show... more

Whether it’s the 1903 New York Times article that claimed a flying machine was ten million years away, or the record executive who (allegedly) told the Beatles in the early 1960s that guitar bands were on the way out, predictions are hard.

In this e... more

Beginning in 2016, diplomats at the US Embassy in Havana started reporting strange concussion-like symptoms, even though they hadn’t taken a blow to the head. Some claimed they’d been the victim of a mysterious “sonic weapon”, aimed at them from some... more

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Recent Guests

Dorianne Coleman
Professor at Duke University, specializing in sports and the law
Duke University
Episode: Paid-only Episode 15: Sex and sport
Keith Humphries
Research psychologist and expert in drug policy and addiction
Stanford University
Episode: Episode 40: Addiction
James Morris
Researcher into addictive behaviors
London South Bank University
Episode: Episode 40: Addiction
Pete Etchells
Author and researcher with insights on digital addiction
Episode: Episode 40: Addiction
Professor Nick Lane
An expert on abiogenesis and the early Earth.
UCL
Episode: Episode 30: The origin of life
Professor Karsten Haustein
Climate Scientist
University of Leipzig
Episode: Episode 28: Climate models

Hosts

Tom Chivers
Host and co-host involved in the insightful examination of scientific controversies and their implications, known for combining humor and rigorous skepticism in discussions.
Stuart Ritchie
Host and co-host known for his critical approach to contemporary scientific research and his engaging conversational style, often addressing the intersection of science and public perception.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 316 ratings
  • Can’t hear you, which is sad, because your show is great.

    I love your show. It’s great. I also sometimes listen as I work out or in my car. Please, please, please record your show at a higher level. Even with the volume turned all the way up, I can just about hear you above moderate ambient noise.

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brianbuch
    United States2 months ago
  • the best show on studies with the worst cover art in the history of podcasting.

    Podchaser
    5
    sketchn98
    3 months ago
  • Great content! Uneven audio

    I will literally turn this into a five star review and become a paying subscriber if you get someone to help you fix your levels. I have to listen to this louder than all my other podcasts and Tom is still talking into his chest half the time

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dunstantinople
    United States4 months ago
  • Good show

    In general, I very much appreciate this podcast. It gets a bit too self-indulgent at times, so I took off a star for that. This didn’t affect my rating but this podcast has by far the ugliest show art of the various podcasts to which I subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kcollett
    United States4 months ago
  • RFK

    Guys, love the podcast! And loved the RFK impersonation I was in stitches

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wombathound
    United States4 months ago

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The hosts are recognized for their engaging discussion style, making complex topics more relatable and easier to understand.
The podcast is praised for its critical examination of both popular beliefs and scientific claims, often encouraging listeners to adopt a skeptical viewpoint.
Some feedback notes issues with audio quality but emphasizes the overall value of the content provided.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and humorous take on various scientific controversies.

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#66
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#154
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#200
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#211
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Episode 47: The 25 year old brain
Q: And then is it even true to say that there's something special about age 25 in the brain?
Yes, it's something I've heard so many times, but I would like to know where this has come from and whether there's anything to it.

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This podcast engages its listeners with insightful discussions covering a wide range of scientific controversies and research findings. Each episode features hosts who examine topics such as gender identity, antimicrobial resistance, and the integrity of scientific funding, often employing a skeptical lens to explore and critique existing narratives in the field. With a blend of humor and in-depth analysis, the conversations are designed to provoke critical thought and encourage listeners to question commonly accepted beliefs about scientific topics.

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2. Keith Humphries
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