Tea and Gravity: Science Stories That Tuck You In

About Tea and Gravity: Science Stories That Tuck You In

If you’ve ever pondered the mysteries of the cosmos while steeping a nice Earl Grey, or wondered whether Newton would have preferred scones or crumpets, you’re in the right place. Hosted by a mildly retired British physicist (with far too many opinions on Russell’s teapot and far too few biscuits), each episode gently unpacks the marvels of science, history, and the occasional tangent about moths, misfiled papers, and university rivalries. Our episodes are a perfect for winding down after a long day or dozing off mid-monologue. Think of us as a warm mug of tea for your overactive brain.

Publisher

Science for Insomniacs

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2025

Latest episode

18 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jun 2025

   5 Dinosaurs That Would Make Perfect Pets (And Their Modern Equivalents)

   Professor Teabottom explores which dinosaurs would make the best pets, like the Microraptor and Psittacosaurus, and reveals their modern-day animal equivalents in this interview episode.

2. 

   18 Jun 2025

   What's at the Bottom of Mel's Hole? Another Dimension? Time Portal? The Mystery of the 80000 ft Hole

   Professor Teabottom and Pig the Cat explore the strange tale of Mel's Hole, an alleged bottomless pit, and its associated paranormal phenomena, including resurrections and government intervention, for a bizarre mystery.

3. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Why You Wouldn’t Last a Day as an Alchemist in the Middle Ages

   Professor Teabottom explores the perilous and precarious life of a medieval alchemist, highlighting the dangers of toxic fumes, explosive experiments, and constant suspicion, revealing why survival was a daily struggle.

4. 

   15 Jun 2025

   5 Dinosaurs You Could Actually Defeat in Hand-to-Hand Combat (Maybe) | Surviving Among Dinosaurs

   Professor Teabottom explores how to survive in dinosaur country, detailing dangerous and defeatable dinosaurs, essential survival skills, and the psychological challenges of prehistoric life in this episode.

5. 

   15 Jun 2025

   Is Reality Just a Simulation? Free Will, Philosophy & The Matrix | What is Simulation Hypothesis?

   Professor Teabottom explores the simulation hypothesis, free will, and the nature of reality, questioning whether our universe is a programmed construct in this interview episode.

6. 

   13 Jun 2025

   How Octopuses Speak in Colors (and Outsmart Everyone): The Incredible Morse Code of the Sea

   Professor Teabottom explores the fascinating communication methods of octopuses, detailing their use of color, texture, and movement to convey messages in the underwater world, revealing the complexities of marine life.

7. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Quantum Entanglement Explained with Tea, Biscuits, and Cats | Why the Universe Is Secretly Clingy

   Professor Teabottom elucidates quantum entanglement through tea analogies and thought experiments, revealing its implications for teleportation and quantum computing in this interview episode.

8. 

   12 Jun 2025

   The Moon’s Gentle Tug: How the Moon Moves the Earth | Sleepy Science Bedtime Story

   Professor Teabottom narrates how the moon's gravitational pull influences Earth's tides, agriculture, and human history, offering a calming exploration of lunar effects.

9. 

   12 Jun 2025

   The Solar System Is a Dysfunctional Family and the Sun Is a Diva

   Professor Teabottom presents the solar system as a dysfunctional family, exploring the unique personalities and relationships of the Sun and its planets.

10. 

    12 Jun 2025

    I Drank Tea, Entered a Black Hole, and Found the Universe Waiting

    Professor Teabottom narrates a surreal journey into a black hole, blending gentle humor and soothing storytelling to explore cosmic mysteries and the elusive nature of answers.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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