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BrainStuff

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Ice
Bacteria
Human Microbiome
Genetic Engineering
Christmas Trees
Bureau Of Found Objects
Black Ice
Banyan Tree
Antibiotics
Landmine Detection
Lost and Found System
Water Freezing
Social Bonds
Neanderthals
Evolution
Laughter
Human Communication
Food Production
Universal Blood Type
Deep Life

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.

PublishesDailyEpisodes2611Founded18 years ago
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Your adaptive immune system remembers specific germs and fights them really effectively -- but it can sometimes make mistakes and attack your own healthy cells. Learn how the adaptive immune system works (and how it can go wrong) in this episode of B... more

Slime molds are collectives of single-celled organisms that don't have neurons, much less brains, but they can move, solve mazes, and remember where food is located. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based... more

Although there can be small differences, all of these are local names for the same species of cat, Puma concolor. Learn about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/cougar-vs-mountain-lion... more

In the early 1500s, a sailor by the name of Amerigo Vespucci published lurid pamphlets about his travels to a distant continent. Learn how a pair of mapmakers regretted naming that continent after him in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this arti... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Helworth
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Jonathan Reckford
CEO of Habitat for Humanity
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Episode: How Did President Jimmy Carter Work?
Sarah B. Snyder
Historian of US foreign relations and associate professor at the School of International Service at American University
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Episode: How Did President Jimmy Carter Work?
Deanna Congilio
Former Director of Communications for the Carter Center and President and Mrs. Carter's Press Secretary
Carter Center
Episode: How Did President Jimmy Carter Work?
Susan Loy
An American artist, calligrapher, and author of 'Flowers, The Angel's Alphabet', a reference for floral dictionaries.
Episode: Did Victorians Really Have a Language of Flowers?
Richard Ostfeld
Senior scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Episode: BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Opossums Awesome?
Genevieve Keeney
President of the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, Texas
Episode: How Have Obituaries Changed?
Deanna McDonough
Professor of industrial design in the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: BrainStuff Classics: What's the History (and Future) of Toilets?
Claire Raptory
Head of education and outreach for the National Solar Observatory
National Solar Observatory
Episode: How Does the Sun Rotate?

Host

Lauren Vogelbaum
Host of Brain Stuff

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • 30 seconds of content, 3 and a half minutes of ads.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Mortbrad
    25 days ago
  • Awesome and informative!

    I’ve listened to this podcast for years, I remember the original host and writer. Lauren is absolutely a real person, all you need to do is listen years back before AI voices became ubiquitous. I’ve always loved her speaking voice, but if you want to hear her more conversational speaking she has a food podcast called Savor. Her co host is.. fine. I know, the ads are a lot, but it’s a short show and prob has the same costs as longer ones. Just skip past!

    Yeah, she pronounces things weird sometim... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Zuzu Piano
    United States2 months ago
  • So many engaging subjects

    I find the broad scope of subjects at Brain Stuff excellent listening . Laurens mechanical reading shortens my attention span significantly .

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aussiebluekat
    Australia3 months ago
  • Bad audio

    The audio is extremely unsettling. It sounds like it’s sped up, and as if it has a ping pong effect applied (bouncing between two stereo channels). Sounds unnatural and unnerving.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Molly2447
    Germany4 months ago
  • It seems that now that there is Trump in the White house, I start to hear podcasts about Russian here. I hope is only a coincidence.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Cyclorbit
    6 months ago

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The content primarily revolves around scientific explanations of everyday phenomena, geology, historical events, and health-related topics. Episodes cover a range of subjects including ecology, cultural history, technology, and natural sciences, often presenting intriguing questions about various aspects of life and the environment. The storytelling approach combines well-researched factual information with engaging narratives and expert insights, making complex subjects accessible to a general audience. Particularly notable is the podcast's emphasis on connecting listeners to the science behind common experiences, fostering curiosity and understanding of the world through succinct, informative segments.

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BrainStuff launched 18 years ago and published 2611 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Jonathan Reckford
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5. Susan Loy
6. Richard Ostfeld
7. Genevieve Keeney
8. Deanna McDonough

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