Shirtloads of Science
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
4.8from 396 ratings
- 489
- Episodes
- 130
- Transcribed
- 396
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2016
- First episode
About Shirtloads of Science
Dr Karl's a curious optimist. Join him as he explores the latest developments in science with leading researchers and communicators. And remember, it's never too late for a happy childhood. Series Producer: Isabelle Benton Technical Producer: Maya Cook Contact: shirtloadspodcast@gmail.com Watch Shirtloads on Youtube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5v8fnD27rc&list=PLbDH9bxN-EryKiiRoeFnOm0Ejif3-rdIx
- Publisher
- Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
- Category
- science · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 20 Oct 2016
- Latest episode
- 31 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
130 of 489 episodes have a transcript.
31 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Lost In Space With Dr. Kirsten Banks (495)
17 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Inside Apollo Mission Control With Gerry Griffin (493)
3 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The GLP-1 Side Effect Everyone Ignores With Professor Clare Collins (493)
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Lost In Space With Dr. Kirsten Banks (495)
Published 31 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So if you're an object that has a radius bigger than 300 kilometers, say the moon, for example, is well bigger than 300 kilometers in radius. It's just a little bit shorter than Australia. Australia's a little bit wider. So it's round. But Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, are very potato-shaped. […]
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- Kirsten Banks
- Gerry Griffin
- Clare Collins
- Petr Lebedev
- Marcus Chown
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.2 / 5
- 37 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 359 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
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- Quality
- 99
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 98
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