Improbable Research

By Marc Abrahams

Research that makes people LAUGH, then THINK — research about anything and everything, from everywhere —research that's good or bad, important or trivial, valuable or worthless. Presented by Marc Abra... more

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How many episodes does Improbable Research have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.

Improbable Research episodes:

June 20, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Apewoman Siren"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1016, Marc Abrahams shows an unfamiliar research study to Chris Cotsapas. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue.
The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the Important Research issue (Vol. 25, #5) of the Annals of Improbable Research Magazine.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
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12min
June 17, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Scary Masks in Zoos"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1015, Marc Abrahams shows an unfamiliar research study to Jean Berko Gleason. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
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8min
June 13, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Just A Sigh"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1014, Marc Abrahams shows just a wee bit of unfamiliar research studies to Mason Porter. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue.
The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the special Mathematics issue (Vol. 16, #4) of the Annals of Improbable Research Magazine.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
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8min
June 10, 2020 Episode 212: “Kansas Is Flatter Than a Pancake”
Kansas is Flatter Than a Pancake, Fish Drink, Knight of the Living Dead, Improbable Sex, Messy Desk Effect, Journeys of Toothbrushes, Eternity Smells a Rat, Icky Cutesy, Are All Accountants Gray?, and Where Do You Sit in Bulgaria?
In episode #212, Marc Abrahams shows some unfamiliar research studies to Jean Berko Gleason, Chris Cotsapas, Nicole Sharp, and Melissa Franklin. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Bruce Petschek, Audio Engineer
Jon Shedler, Audio Engineer
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
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52min
June 06, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Death to Improve Basketball"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1013, Marc Abrahams shows an unfamiliar research study to Jean Berko Gleason. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue.
The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the special Psychology issue (vol. 26, #1) of the Annals of Improbable Research magazine. For More.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
...more
10min
June 03, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Monkeys and College Students"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1012, Marc Abrahams shows just a wee bit of unfamiliar research studies to Mason Porter. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue.
The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the special Mathematics issue (Vol. 16, #4) of the Annals of Improbable Research Magazine.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
...more
10min
May 30, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Judging Aggressive Roaring"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1011, Marc Abrahams shows some unfamiliar research studies to Jean Berko Gleason. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue. For More.
The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the special Psychology issue (vol. 26, #1) of the Annals of Improbable Research magazine.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
...more
9min
May 27, 2020 Episode 211: “Richard Wassersug”
Richard Wassersug and The Tastiness (or Palatability) of Tadpoles, Motion Sickness in Amphibians, Frog Copulation in Microgravity, Reactions of a Snake and Turtle, Ecstatic About Eunuchs, Eggs All Sorts, Bird, Flesh, Every Kind, The Ups and Downs of Cows, and the Birth of Murphy’s Law.
In episode #211, Marc Abrahams shows some unfamiliar research studies to Jean Berko Gleason and Melissa Franklin. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue. For More.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Bruce Petschek, Audio Engineer
Jon Shedler, Audio Engineer
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
...more
53min
May 23, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Hot Potato Voice"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1010, Marc Abrahams shows some unfamiliar research studies to Dany Adams. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue. For More.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
...more
9min
May 20, 2020 Pocket-Sized: "Barefoot Running"
In this Pocket-Sized episode #1009, Marc Abrahams shows some unfamiliar research studies to Jean Berko Gleason. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue. For More.
The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the special Psychology issue (vol. 26, #1) of the Annals of Improbable Research magazine.
Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public.
Seth Gliksman, Production Assistant
...more
7min

FAQs about Improbable Research:

How many episodes does Improbable Research have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.