Sep 29, 2021
In episode 52 Jo's special guest is science communicator and writer Dr Natalie Starkey, who talks about her career, passion for volcanoes and space, including her latest book 'Fire and Ice', plus she answers the Quick Six.
Jo also visits the archaeology stores of the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story...
Sep 22, 2021
Jo is joined in episode 51 of the podcast by Professor Adam Hart from the University of Gloucestershire, who is myth busting biodiversity and why it's so important.
Jo also visits Dr Jenner's House in Berkeley to tell the story of a letter relating to the first person to receive a smallpox vaccine - James...
Sep 15, 2021
It's a milestone edition of the podcast - episode 50. Jo's special guest is science writer and broadcaster Sue Nelson, who is the author of 'Wally Funk's Race For Space'. She talks about her career, passion for space and friendship with Wally, plus she answers the Quick Six.
Jo also catches up with Dr Jackie Bell to...
Sep 8, 2021
Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks podcast for episode 49. We continue the series looking at science fiction films decade by decade, moving into 1960s.
Films discussed include 2001 A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes and The Time Machine. Plus James Mayhew, Sue Nelson, Paul Rincon and Paul...
Sep 1, 2021
In episode 48 of the podcast Jo's special guest is Annie Howitt, a PHD student at the University of Cambridge who discusses her research into cancer metabolism. Plus she talks about her passion for sharing science and answers the Quick Six.
Jo also finds out the story of a book that belonged to Florence Nightingale,...