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Well... That’s Interesting

Jill ChaCha
Climate Change
Australia
Evolution
Woolly Mammoths
Black Holes
Neuroscience
Horror Films
Psychology
Sperm Whales
Saturn
Turkey
Milky Way
TED Talks
Personal Growth
Dark Matter
Ants
Cocaine
Pando
Evolutionary Biology
Camels

Welcome to Well… That’s Interesting, a comedy sciencey podcast for weird people who like learning about weird sh*t, like can hair grow between your teeth or could we ever lose our moon? (Sadly, yes to both.) WTI tells the story behind the facts and, turns out, those stories are funny. Join Jill ChaCha every week as they take The Flock on a journalistic, storytelling adventure into new, bizarre, of... more

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Kishale D.
Associate Research Scientist at the Flatiron Institute; Columbia Astronomy Professor; lead author of the study
Flatiron Institute; Columbia University
Episode: Ep. 276: Scientists May Have Seen A Star Collapse Into A Black Hole Without Exploding + Patient Is Kept Alive 48 Hours Without Lungs
Trisha Muro
Research communications professional
Simmons Foundation
Episode: Ep. 276: Scientists May Have Seen A Star Collapse Into A Black Hole Without Exploding + Patient Is Kept Alive 48 Hours Without Lungs
Ankit Bharat
MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
Episode: Ep. 276: Scientists May Have Seen A Star Collapse Into A Black Hole Without Exploding + Patient Is Kept Alive 48 Hours Without Lungs
Wada Hugh
Dr. Wada Hugh, postdoctoral researcher and lead author
Texas A&M University
Episode: Ep. 275: We Need To Talk About This 5-Way (Galaxy Merger) + Cloud 9, A New Kind Of Celestial Object
Casey Papovich
Dr. Casey Papovich, professor of physics and astronomy
Texas A&M University
Episode: Ep. 275: We Need To Talk About This 5-Way (Galaxy Merger) + Cloud 9, A New Kind Of Celestial Object
James Kempton
Oxford University biologist who led Expedition Cyclops
University of Oxford
Episode: Ep. 274: Let’s Talk About Lazarus Species: Animals Once Thought To Be Extinct But Are Later Rediscovered
Laurent Frantz
Professor of Paleogenomics
Queen Mary University of London; Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Episode: Ep. 271: We Now Know How Pigs Ended Up On Islands In The Pacific + Why Petting A Cat Leads To A Zap (Or Rather, Why Rubbing Is Needed To Create Static Electricity)
David Stanton
Researcher
Cardiff University
Episode: Ep. 271: We Now Know How Pigs Ended Up On Islands In The Pacific + Why Petting A Cat Leads To A Zap (Or Rather, Why Rubbing Is Needed To Create Static Electricity)
Gregor Larsen
Researcher
University of Oxford
Episode: Ep. 271: We Now Know How Pigs Ended Up On Islands In The Pacific + Why Petting A Cat Leads To A Zap (Or Rather, Why Rubbing Is Needed To Create Static Electricity)

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 507 ratings
  • F bombs, why?

    Very good, but I deducted a star for the unnecessary F bombs!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jjenm9
    Canada2 months ago
  • stunning…

    came for the council of leeches, stayed for the giant spiderweb; deeply appreciate the gratuitous profanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strange lil monsters
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting, but …

    There is certainly some informative content there, but the constant gratuitous F-bombs caused me to unfollow.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rod LGK
    Australia6 months ago
  • Internal Monologue

    Two episodes in and I’ve realized this is my favorite podcast. Jill is who I have been hearing in my head providing my internal monologue (spicy language included) my entire life and I just now found this podcast. Happy to flock with you friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the inimical mr. e
    United States7 months ago
  • Perfect Wind-down Podcast

    If you like trivia and the dulcet tones of quality public radio, I think you’ll like Well… That’s Interesting as much as I do. I’m a new listener but it’s now my go-to backdrop for my elaborate sleepytime routine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PizzaPastaProzac
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Ep. 266: The Anthropology Of Farting With Dr Kirsten Bell
Q: Are there gender differences in how farts are perceived?
Dr. Bell explains that female farts tend to be judged more harshly than male farts, reflecting broader social norms regarding female bodies and behavior.
Ep. 266: The Anthropology Of Farting With Dr Kirsten Bell
Q: When did farting become offensive in Western culture?
Dr. Bell discusses how historical shifts in cultural norms around civilization and bodily functions have led to increased embarrassment surrounding farting.
Ep. 266: The Anthropology Of Farting With Dr Kirsten Bell
Q: How does one find themselves as the leading expert on farts, anthropologically speaking?
Dr. Bell explains that her interest began from a young age and peaked during her fieldwork in South Korea when she noticed cultural significance placed on bodily odors, leading her to study farting more deeply.
Ep. 250: Why, Yes, It Can Rain Millions Of Spiders + Romancing The Kākāpō: How To Breed New Zealand’s Most Endangered Bird
Q: Could you tell us about the sperm copter?
Dr. Andrew Digby explained that the sperm copter is used to quickly deliver sperm for artificial insemination in Kākāpō birds because they often inhabit different parts of an island.

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WTI delivers a witty, science-flavored exploration of strange, little-known stories from around the world. Episodes frequently braid history, archaeology, astronomy, biology, and environmental science into entertaining narratives that mix curiosity with humor. The show often features researchers, educators, and practitioners who bring quirky or overlooked topics to light, with a friendly, informal host duo guiding listeners through globe-spanning investigations and actionable calls to engage with real-world science and citizen science projects. A standout factor is its knack for making esoteric or oddball subjects accessible and fun, while still highlighting credible science and expert perspectives.

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