Australia
Brazil
Canada
Germany
India
Ireland
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Philippines
South Africa
United Kingdom
Tomorrow's Cure
Also in Science
Science
Big Brains
by University of Chicago Podcast Network
Chart positions today · United States
Platform rankings
Individual platform positions in United States where this show has no current Combined ranking.
Not on the United Kingdom charts we track today.
Not on the Canada charts we track today.
Not on the Australia charts we track today.
Not on the Germany charts we track today.
Not on the Brazil charts we track today.
Not on the Mexico charts we track today.
Not on the New Zealand charts we track today.
Not on the Ireland charts we track today.
Not on the India charts we track today.
Not on the Japan charts we track today.
Not on the Philippines charts we track today.
Not on the South Africa charts we track today.
If you like Big Brains, try…
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Also in Science
Nice Genes!
Also in Science
The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast
Also in Science
The Rearview
Also in Science
Paramount Importance
Also in Science
Ranking history · United States
Latest daily rankings: Oct 27. New rankings will appear after the next update.
Position on the Science combined chart over the last 14 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
View as table
| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | — | #195 |
| Oct 22 | #198 | #185 |
| Oct 21 | #170 | #157 |
| Oct 19 | #170 | #154 |
| Oct 18 | #171 | #155 |
| Oct 17 | #129 | #109 |
| Oct 16 | #199 | #183 |
| Oct 15 | #165 | #149 |
| Oct 14 | #151 | #134 |
Latest episodes
-
Neutrino Hunters: Searching for Ghostly Particles in Antarctic Ice, with Abigail Vieregg
October 9, 2026 · 36 minDeep beneath the ice of Antarctica and high above its frozen expanse, University of Chicago astrophysicist Abby Vieregg is hunting for neutrinos—some of the most elusive particles in the universe. Often called "ghost particles," these tiny…
-
Recreating A Sense of Touch, Using Our Minds, with Nicholas Hatsopoulos
September 17, 2026 · 37 minWhat if your thoughts could allow you to feel the texture of an object, type a message or move a robotic arm? How does the brain translate thought into physical movement, and can technology bridge the gap for paralyzed patients, whose…
-
Why The Key to Treating Cancer May Be In Your Gut, with Thomas Gajewski
August 20, 2026 · 37 minFor decades, traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation have targeted tumors directly—often with severe side effects and mixed results. But what if the key to treating cancer was already inside our bodies? Prof. Thomas…
-
The Little-Known Secrets To A Good Life, with Shigehiro Oishi
August 6, 2026 · 34 minWhat makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a third way? University of Chicago…
-
How to Use Nature to Restore Your Focus, with Marc Berman
July 23, 2026 · 35 minWhat if the secret to restoring your focus, improving your mental health, and even reducing crime rates wasn’t found in an app or a pill, but in a tree? In this episode, we speak with University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman, whose…
Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
-
How to Raise Kids in the Age of AI, with Dana Suskind
July 9, 2026 · 33 minAs AI rapidly changes how we work, learn, and communicate, it also raises an urgent question: What does it mean to grow up in a world dominated by smart technology? From smart-baby monitors to stuffed animals embedded with LLMs, kids and…
-
What Our Trash Problem Says About Our Culture, with Sarah Newman
June 25, 2026 · 37 minEvery day, we throw things away, only to be forgotten forever. But society didn’t always work in the same way. In this episode, we speak with University of Chicago scholar and anthropologist Sarah Newman to discuss her book, Unmaking…
-
How Websites Trick You Using ‘Dark Patterns’ with Marshini Chetty
June 11, 2026 · 37 minWhy does it seem so difficult to cancel an online subscription, delete an account, or opt out of data tracking? You might think it’s just bad luck or a confusing online interface, but more often than not, it’s by design. In this episode…
-
Quantum Technology, Explained: A Big Brains Live Event
May 28, 2026 · 40 minQuantum technology is at a pivotal moment. No longer the faraway dream of scientists, the field is rapidly developing across the world, fueled by major investments from governments, industry, and universities racing to lead its promising…
-
Our Untapped Superpower: Connecting With Others, with Nicholas Epley
May 14, 2026 · 39 minHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
-
Why the Fed Matters Now More Than Ever, with Douglas Diamond
April 30, 2026 · 37 minFrom setting interest rates to keeping inflation in check, the Federal Reserve sits at the center of some of the most important economic decisions shaping our daily lives. As the Fed prepares for new leadership, following the tenure of…
-
Anxious? Avoidant? How to Build More Secure Relationships
April 16, 2026 · 37 minWhat if the way you relate to others isn’t fixed—but fundamentally changeable? In this episode, we speak with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine, who is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical…
About the show
Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die.