Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast
ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century WeatherTotally Cooked is a straight-talking, science-backed podcast about weather, climate change, and what it all means for life on Earth — especially here in Australia.
Hosted by Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, a leading expert in extreme weather, and Iain Strachan, a former journalist turned science communicator, the show dives deep into the causes and consequences of our changing climate.
Wit... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceHealth & FitnessMedicineNatural Sciences | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
In this episode, Sarah and Iain are joined by Dr Joyce Kimutai, climate attribution scientist at Imperial College London and member of World Weather Attribution (WWA), to unpack one of the most consequential fields in climate science.
Joyce explain... more
Join hosts Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick and Iain Strachan as they welcome Associate Professor Andrew King and PhD candidate Aditya Sengupta for a deep dive into the science, politics, and post-zero implications of net zero emissions. What does net zero ... more
Help to shape how we share our weather and climate research.
At 21st Century Weather, we’re always looking for ways to make our research more accessible, relevant and engaging.
We’re inviting you to take part in a short audience survey to help us... more
In this Totally Cooked episode, Sarah and Iain talk with Professor Lesley Hughes, exploring the concept of biodiversity—what it means, why it matters, and how it connects all life on Earth, from genes to ecosystems. They cover how climate change is a... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Both informative and entertaining
It's so much fun to listen to the Totally Cooked Podcast. I highly recommend it.
Apple Podcasts5I Know That I Know Nothing
Germany2 months ago - Informative and entertaining
Really loving this podcast. The hosts have done an incredible job blending science and pop culture into a such a fun and witty podcast! I’m excited to see what’s in store for the next episodes!
Worth a listen ☀️☔️
Apple Podcasts5lani_t
Australiaa year ago - So informative
Such a great podcast (so far)
It’s incredibly accessible and informative.
I love the flow between science and humour.
Also, how on earth can someone not know who Mr Pascal is in 2025, only downside ;-)
Apple Podcasts5Adam_19_19Australiaa year ago - Awesome!
I love this so much! Thanks for making big information bitesize and digestible! Finally feel like I can be a part of the conversation.
Apple Podcasts5SunflowerbritAustraliaa year ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  United Kingdom/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | Australia/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #168 | Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  France/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Taiwan/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  New Zealand/Science/Natural Sciences |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Totally Cooked blends rigorous climate science with accessible, often humorous conversation to unpack how weather and climate change intersect with everyday life in Australia. Episodes typically feature leading researchers, engineers, and science communicators who translate complex topics—net zero pathways, energy transitions, stratospheric processes, heat health, and marine ecosystem impacts—into practical takeaways. The show stands out for its willingness to tackle policy, economics, and public communication challenges alongside technical depth, making it a strong fit for audiences who want evidence-based insights without jargon, plus a hopeful lens on climate action.
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. Shirtloads of Science
2. Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today
3. If You're Listening
4. Australian Politics
5. ABC News Daily
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched a year ago and published 27 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on this podcast?
Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Aditya Sengupta
2. Lesley Hughes
3. Roger Dargaville
4. Julie Arblaster
5. Martin Jucker
6. Ollie Jay
7. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
8. Ben Newell
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.