Why? with Emma Kennedy
PodmastersThe podcast for curious minds. Every Wednesday, Emma Kennedy delves into the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. Emma is joined by leading experts and some of science's brightest minds to answer the big questions you never knew how to ask. Why do people join cults? Why do we need the moon? Why are we drawn to evil? Why do we have fetishes? Find out all of this and more on Why? fro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthScience | |||
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Forget spa music and whale songs, turns out the real relaxing music might be a blast of heavy metal. Studies suggest towns with more metal bands have fewer alcohol-related hospital visits and even lower mortality rates. Today on Why?, Emma Kennedy is... more
Why do some people love the gym while others hate it? A new study suggests it might be about personality, not willpower. Dr Flaminia Ronca, researcher at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health at UCL, joins Emma Kennedy to find out if there’s a ... more
For years, sunscreen was the dullest health advice around: slap it on, don’t burn, lower your cancer risk. Easy. But in the weird world of TikTok wellness hacks and alarmist headlines, SPF has been recast as something sinister. This week on Why, Emma... more
From phones to laptops to smartwatches, modern life is constantly pulling us in a dozen directions at the same time and it’s leaving us stressed, distracted, and less productive than ever before.
This week on Why, Emma Kennedy is joined by Professo... more
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- Fantastic show
Really happy to have discovered this show. Interesting, engaging and thoughtful too!
Apple Podcasts5iDan_touch5
United Kingdom2 months ago - Cut the music
It’s ok, but the really annoying music that seems to constantly play in the background spoils it for me.
Apple Podcasts2CamdenMusicUnited Kingdom5 months ago - Emma Kennedy
She’s got such a jarring voice and seems wholly unsuitable for this role. Not able to ask intelligent questions because she has no grounding in science. So, it’s a dull offering whereas it used to be a pretty good show. Get the last presenter back!
Apple Podcasts1tiggyleggUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Please stay away from astomony Emma
The Moon podcast is very frustrating - first because of the undue focus of the very rare anit-matter, and then the very clueless question about whether we’ll see or hear the moon explode first. Please get a science-based producer to write the questions. “In space no one can hear you scream” is catch line for Alien. Think about it.
I had to stop listening…. even though I have enjoyed previous episodes.
Apple Podcasts2Keith Duddy
Australiaa year ago - Great…but please stop the music!
This is a good show, but in my humble opinion it could really do without the naff music getting in the way of interesting discussions. Fine for the occasional transition, but not as a distracting random bed fading in under the audio. I have a science background and used to work on BBC science shows. It used to annoy me that non scientists thought the only way to engage an audience was to dumb down the content with silly gimmicks rather than just tell good science stories. All in all I’d say keep... more
Apple Podcasts5Alf OnlyUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Singapore/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #238 |  Chile/Science |
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This podcast engages inquisitive listeners by exploring thought-provoking questions at the intersection of science and psychology. Each episode brings in leading experts to tackle a diverse array of topics, from human sexuality and identity to phenomena like cult behaviors and fascination with the unknown. Subjects often include social perceptions of health, psychological motivations behind personal and societal behaviors, and the ethical implications surrounding technological and scientific advancements. The intelligent discussions and unique perspectives make it an intriguing choice for those who appreciate deep dives into contemporary issues, albeit sometimes wrapped in an entertaining or unconventional presentation style.
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Recent guests on Why? with Emma Kennedy include:
1. Dr. Flaminia Ronca
2. Professor Brian Diffey
3. Gloria Mark
4. Dr. Antaya March
5. Fay Couceiro
6. Dr Giles Yeo
7. Laura Lexx
8. Dr. Kevin Mitchell
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