Oct 27, 2021
In episode 56 Jo explores the lives and legacy of two pioneers of iron and steel production - father and son, David and Robert Mushet who did many of their experiments in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire in the 19th century. Historian Dr Roger Deeks is Jo's guide and explains why the Mushets were...
Oct 20, 2021
Jo's special guest in episode 55 is microbiologist Dr Freya Harrison, who is based at the University of Warwick. She talks about her career, including research into early medieval medicine that could have a real world application today. Plus she answers the Quick Six.
Jo also welcomes back pharmacy historian Briony...
Oct 13, 2021
In episode 54 Jo's special guest is writer and teacher Alom Shaha, who talks about his career, passion for making science accessible to all and his books including 'Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines'. Plus he takes on the Quick Six.
Jo also finds out the story of a marble relating to a unique event, found at the Castleford...
Oct 6, 2021
It's the one year anniversary special of the podcast and Jo has invited back a number of guests to her virtual birthday party. Each of them also chooses a virtual guest, living or not, as their plus one.
The guests are (in order of appearance): Christopher Edge, Dr Emma Yhnell, Dr Daisy Dunn, Professor Jo Verran, Mark...