Have you ever wondered how plastics are made? What type of chemistry is involved? Dr Patrice Castignolles talks to us about polymer production and characterisation as well as the value of education in uniting the globe.

What impact does capitalism have on science? How can multidisciplinary approaches help research? We have a chat in the sun today while checking out some folks doing yoga in front of us.

Dr Jack Tsonis is the founder of the Australian Sweat Bathing Association. He's passionate about establishing a new Australian sauna culture. In this episode we talk about his journey into sweat bathing, what it's like to start ASBA (Australian Sweat Bathing Association) and the International Journal of Sauna Studies.

Is it ethical for scientists to make food more delicious and addictive? How has food preparation changed human evolution? Do you want fries with that?

James Lee is a PhD Candidate researching in the field of food science. He talks to us about how he discovered his love for food science, and what food scientist do.

Hamid and Alex talk about the usefulness of lobbying vs protesting, morality and what we mean by 'good'? Should Muslims be locked up like the Japanese in the US during WW2? And more!

For his retirement, Tom planned to travel the world and enjoy his life. But as he learnt more and more about climate change, he soon realised that if he didn't do something about it he would most likely leave a world that may be inhabitable for his children and grand children. Now, he speaks to politicians to lobby and educate them on climate science and what actions they can take to mitigate  the consequences.

Hamid and Alex talk about mind controlling parasites, bio-prospecting, the bush of life, if not knowing everything means that you don't know anything, and the illusion of the self.

Dr Oliver Morton is a senior lecturer at WSU, and studies Fungi. In this episode we talk about his journey into microbiology, how fungi help plants grow, mind controlling parasites, and much more.

Hamid and Alex talk about how life comes from non-life, if patents are any good, and how PhD programs need a change.