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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 le... more
FAQs about Facts Machine:How many episodes does Facts Machine have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
February 04, 2025Episode 74: Eeks! of Nature (ft. Jaida Elcock & Nic Comparato)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 remember!Jaida: @sofishtication_Nic: @lesscommonloons...more1hPlay
December 17, 2024Episode 73: Starry Not Sorry (ft. Iman Behbehani, Kate Schmidt & Matthew Starr)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 stories about the stars, comedy about the cosmos, and trivia that’ll be out of this world!Iman: @astroontapnycKate: @crotchetiercrocheterMatthew: @matthewsstarr...more1h 6minPlay
October 22, 2024Episode 72: Ballot Cleanser (ft. Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, Dr. Justin Williams PhD & Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD)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 Jones-Rooy PhD for deep dives on democracy, laughs about gaffes, and trivia that’ll have you polling in the aisles!Lindsey: @howtoraiseacitizenJustin: @justin_williams_comedyAndrea: @jonesrooy...more59minPlay
September 17, 2024Episode 71: The Feeding Is Mutual (ft. Dr. Kate Bredbenner, PhD & Hampton Humber)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, comedy about critters coexisting, and trivia that mite live on your head rent-free!Kate: @simplebiologistHampton: @Hampdman...more52minPlay
July 09, 2024Episode 70: Our Wetter Nature (ft. Joshua Barber & Dr. Diana Li, PhD)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: @joshbarbershop @gettingfishypodDiana: @dianateuthis.bsky.social...more57minPlay
June 11, 2024Episode 69: Burrows of NYC (ft. Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD, Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD, & Sam Corbin)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 about why we can’t have niche things!...more48minPlay
May 15, 2024Episode 68: Know Your Earth (ft. Kristina Gustovich & Kasha Patel)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, performer & educator Kristina Gustovich for deep dives on the deep interior of our planet, comedy about the climate, and trivia that’ll was into this world!Kristina Gustovich: @mucho_gustovichKasha Patel: @Kashablanca...more47minPlay
April 16, 2024Episode 67: Piece of Mind (ft. Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD & Dr. Devon Collins, PhD)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!...more49minPlay
March 13, 2024Episode 66: Hearts & Sciences (ft. Adam Rosenzweig & Dr. Paula Croxson, PhD)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 trivia you'll love at first sight!Dr. Paula Croxson Insta/TikTok/Twitter: @PaulaCroxsonAdam RosenzweigTwitter: @AdamTheChemist Insta: @Adam_The_ChemistTikTok: @AtomsAndBonds...more51minPlay
February 13, 2024Episode 65: Spacing Out (ft. Dr. Mark Popinchalk, PhD & Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD)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, and trivia that made us see stars!Moiya's socials:Twitter/TikTok/Instagram: @GoAstroMoMark's socials:Twitter/TikTok - @MarkPopinchalkInstagram - @Mark.Popinchalk...more58minPlay
FAQs about Facts Machine:How many episodes does Facts Machine have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.