ResearchPod

About ResearchPod

ResearchPod science podcasts connect the research community to a global audience of peers and the public, raising visibility and impact. www.researchpod.org. All content is shared under the Creative Commons CCBY-NC-ND 4.0 licence. For further information, email contact@researchpod.org

Publisher

ResearchPod

Category

education · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2019

Latest episode

12 May 2026

Latest episodes

514 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 May 2026

   Listeria, Listeriosis, and Public Health

   Microbes are everywhere. Their ability to adapt to environmental conditions means they can survive on surfaces and enter the food manufacturing chain where they continue to multiply. This presents a daunting uphill battle for food manufactures to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination. Of the more than 200 pathogenic organisms that cause foodborne illness, Listeria monocytogenes is among the most concerning for public health. The team of Dr. Aliyar Cyrus Fouladkhah, Associate...

2. 

   8 May 2026

   Shrinkflation: Does size really matter?

   Shrinkflation is the practice of reducing product sizes while keeping prices the same – a subtle form of inflation many consumers overlook. In this episode, we explore new research by Aljoscha Janssen at Singapore Management University, examining how widespread shrinkflation is in retail, why consumers react differently to size changes than price rises, and what this means for transparency and consumer protection. Read the original research: https://doi.org/10.1287/mksc.2024.0948...

3. 

   6 May 2026

   Hormone replacement therapy and how to take it safely

   Menopause affects every woman differently, but for many the symptoms are significant and long-lasting. Yet despite effective treatments being available, many women never seek help. This podcast from NHS Ayrshire and Arran explains how hormone replacement therapy works, the different forms it can take, and how to use it safely and effectively to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. One size does not fit all when it comes to HRT, and patient knowledge and understanding of the opt...

Who has been a guest on ResearchPod

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Javier Milei
• Dr Sara Garcia Santa Maria
• Dr Ben Carter
• Marcus du Sautoy
• Dr Ahmad Ismail

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

788,315

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

3.7 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

84

Contact ResearchPod

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.