Geek Chic's Weird Science
An irreverent exploration of the latest bizarre, quirky and weird science news from award-winning podcast duo Lliana Bird & Dr Jack Lewis. iTunes Best New Podcast 2014. A perfect podcast for those that enjoy the lighter side of science (stuff like mind-controlled turtles, real vulcan telepathy and diamonds made from peanut butter) and for those that simply want to whip out a few impressive "did you knows".
Episodes
Part 2 of the 3 part special episode focused on the COVID-19 Vaccinations.
The team return for a COVID-19 Special 3 part episode looking into the COVID 19 Vaccines.
We want to send our deepest sympathy to everyone around the world affected by the pandemic.
Stay Safe.
WE MADE IT! EPISODE 100!
This is such a special episode, we're taking you back through the last 100 episodes as Birdy and Dr Jack tell us about their favourite moments and stories covered in the show over the last 4 years, you'll also get to hear them as we've dug into the archive especially!
It's been incredible and there's some news on the future of the Podcast at the end of the show so make sure you stick around until the end ...
Welcome to Episode 99 of Geek Chic's Weird Science!
This week is a very special episode as Birdy and Dr Jack are looking at just one topic, SIN. This year Dr Jack released a book entitled 'The Science of Sin: Why We Do The Things We Know We Shouldn't' so they're looking at that and delving deep.
You can buy the book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sin-Things-Know-Shouldnt/dp/1472936167
You can find the videos they discussed...
It's time for Geek Chic's Weird Science #98!
Today, Birdy & Dr Jack get a bit deep and discuss the some potentially life changing gene news... yes Birdy does do a 'Jean' joke. Lots of new animals have been discovered, who's the favourite? PLUS could Dr Jack be the new Nostradamus?!
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Welcome to Geek Chic's Weird Science #97!
On today's show, Birdy & Dr Jack discuss (amongst other things) the teatime treat that's surprisingly sustainable, just how smart our feathered friends are and how you can help your brain after a dabble with the ol' waccy baccy.
We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay ad-free so if you enjoyed this episode or any of our others, please consider becoming a Patron an...
This week the team look at Da Vinci's eye, bathe away your depression, and gay mice parents
We're back!
the final set of episodes has begun! this week the team look at Octopuses on X, Goblins in Space and the location of free will.
Thank you all for all your continued support.
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This week the team look at The truth about mobile phones and cancer, the purpose of dreams and whether right or left wingers are more likely to cheat
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Another edition of the podcast that looks at the weird and wonderful stories in the world of science
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We're back!
after some time away on Maternity Leave, the team reunite to have a look at some of their favourite stories of the last few months while being away from the podcast!
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Geek Chic’s last episode before going on maternity leave explores the powers of platypus milk, discusses whether Titans crystal could spell alien life, reveals how to relive your dreams whilst awake and bids farewell to the legendary Professor Stephen Hawking. We’ll be back in around 6 weeks, in the meantime please do enjoy our archive of past episodes.
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Episode 90 - A special announcement from the team plus - Booze Or Weed? which is worse for the brain? Black Mirror, We're the Monkees
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This week the team look at Cheddar Man, Transgender Breastfeed And Ants tending to the wounded.
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Happy belated new year!!!
the first episode of 2018 looks at Talking killer whales, reef disease, monkey clone and are friends on the same wave length?
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The Geek Chic team take a look back at some of their favourite stories of 2017!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the Geek Chic team!
Thank you for all your support.
See You In 2018!
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This week the team look at Pepsi Lobsters, Bonafide Man-Flu and Injecting Instructions into brains
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The team look at the weird and wonderful news from the world of science.
This week looks at Costa Rica's renewable energy, can virtual reality help schizophrenia?, how different booze affect our emotions and the joys of coffee!
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This week the team look at The brand new orangutan, asteroids curing cancer and how your brain changes in space
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Noel Fielding, Carla Valentine & Prof Of Goth join us for a live Halloween Special: The Science Of Vampires
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