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Episode 74: Eeks! of Nature (ft. Jaida Elcock & Nic Comparato)

February 4, 2025 · 60 min

In this episode dedicated to "Spooky Animals", we were joined by shark expert Jaida Elcock and bat expert Nic Comparato for stories about spooky species, comedy about creepy crawlies, and hare-raising trivia that made it a fright to…
Episode 73: Starry Not Sorry (ft. Iman Behbehani, Kate Schmidt & Matthew Starr)

December 17, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min

See our show THIS THURSDAY (12/19) in person in New York or streaming from wherever you are! In this Astrophysics-themed episode, we were joined by astrophysicist Iman Behbehani, astronomer Kate Schmidt, and comedian Matthew Starr for…
Episode 72: Ballot Cleanser (ft. Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, Dr. Justin Williams PhD & Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD)

October 22, 2024 · 59 min

In this Political Science-themed episode, we were joined political scientist and author Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, historian and comedian Dr. Justin Williams PhD, and political scientist, comedian, and circus performer (!!) Dr. Andrea…
Episode 71: The Feeding Is Mutual (ft. Dr. Kate Bredbenner, PhD & Hampton Humber)

September 17, 2024 · 52 min

Come see our show THIS THURSDAY (9/19 7pm Eastern) in person in NYC or livestream from wherever you are! In this Symbiosis-themed episode, we were joined by Dr. Kate Bredbenner and Hampton Humber for stories about synergistic species…
Episode 70: Our Wetter Nature (ft. Joshua Barber & Dr. Diana Li, PhD)

July 9, 2024 · 57 min

In this marine biology themed episode, we were joined by fish expert Joshua Barber and squid expert Dr. Diana Li, PhD for deep dives on the deep sea, the laugh aquatic, and trivia that will show you the error of your waves. Josh…

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Episode 69: Burrows of NYC (ft. Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD, Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD, & Sam Corbin)

June 11, 2024 · 47 min

For this show about urban animals, we were joined by guest scientists Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD & Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD (plus guest game-master Sam Corbin!) for deep dives on our nest-door neighbors, a habitat for hilarity, and trivia…
Episode 68: Know Your Earth (ft. Kristina Gustovich & Kasha Patel)

May 15, 2024 · 46 min

Come see our show THIS THURSDAY (5/16) 7pm Eastern at Caveat in NYC or via livestream from wherever you are! For this Earth-themed show, we were joined by stand-up comedian & science writer Kasha Patel as well as Earth scientist…
Episode 67: Piece of Mind (ft. Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD & Dr. Devon Collins, PhD)

April 16, 2024 · 49 min

We were joined by neuroscientists Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD and Dr. Devon Collins, PhD for deep dives on the deepest recesses of our brains, comedy about consciousness, and trivia that blew our minds!
Episode 66: Hearts & Sciences (ft. Adam Rosenzweig & Dr. Paula Croxson, PhD)

March 13, 2024 · 50 min

In this love-themed episode, we were joined by two beloved science communicators, chemist Adam Rosenzweig & neuroscientist Dr. Paula Croxson for a show full of deep dives on the deepest recesses of our hearts, comedy about commitment, and…
Episode 65: Spacing Out (ft. Dr. Mark Popinchalk, PhD & Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD)

February 13, 2024 · 57 min

In this episode, we were joined by two out-of-this-world science communicators, astrophysicist and folklorist Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD & astronomer Dr. Mark Popinchalk, PhD for a show full of deep dives on deep space, comet-y about astronomy…
Episode 64: Holi-daze (ft. Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD)

January 17, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

Come to our live show THURSDAY 1/25 7PM at Caveat in NYC or via livestream from wherever you are! Tickets & show info: ⁠https://www.caveat.nyc/events/facts-machine-1-25-2024⁠ Moiya's book The Milky Way Moiya's new podcast Pale Blue…
Episode 63: Taking A Brain Check (ft. Dr. Thiago Arzua, PhD & Dr. Paula Croxson, PhD)

December 19, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

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About the show

Facts Machine is a podcast by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh. Scientists by day and pub trivia hosts by night, Emily, Noah, and Rob leverage their scientific curiosity and delight in obscure minutiae to bring you a podcast that explores life’s silliest, most unexpected, and outright awe-inspiring stories. And puns. So many puns.