The Just Interesting Podcast

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss the sceptical reaction to the historic spacewalk by Jacob Isaacman, when he became the first private citizen to make an extravehicular activity (EVA) at the highest orbit of an human to date, in SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission. Plus we bring our facts of the week and respond to your comments!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast where we are discussing anything and everything that we learned this week!

It's a NEW SEASON of the Just Interesting Podcast! This week we're discussing tornadoes. Just how dangerous are they? And what are the best ways of surviving one if you find one heading your way?

This week, we're discussing the future. What will the world look like in 2050 according to experts? Will humans have landed on Mars? Will flying cars finally exist? Will we invent Artificial General Intelligence? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Martin and Robin discuss the results of studies that indicate placebos might be more useful treatments than expensive medication. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast, recorded live on YouTube. Today we'll be discussing some of the most dangerous plants! Plus we pose a riddle and reveal facts that we learned this week!

What makes you happy? Martin and Robin discuss the surprising results of a new study into the UNHAPPIEST places to live, and ask whether those places can be made better. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle! 

The big 150! We couldn't have done it without you all, so thank you so so much from Robin, Alex and Martin. As a celebration for reaching this milestone, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the weirdest conspiracy theories we've ever encountered, while answering some of your questions.

This week we're talking about the best spies from history! Some of these guys would make James Bond look like a boy scout. Who do you think we should have included? Let us know in the comments below!

Alex, Martin and Robin look at the latest statistics and studies to find an answer to what the ideal prison should be. Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!