The podcast for curious minds. Every Wednesday, Emma Kennedy delves into the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. Emma is joined by leading experts and some of science's brightest minds to answer the big questions you never knew how to ask. Why do people join cults? Why do we need the moon? Why are we drawn to evil? Why do we have fetishes? Find out all of this and more on Why? from the makers of Oh God, What Now? and The Bunker . Follow us on social media: Threads Instagram Bluesky <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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The podcast for curious minds. Every Wednesday, Emma Kennedy delves into the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. Emma is joined by leading experts and some of science's brightest minds to answer the big questions you never knew how to ask. Why do people join cults? Why do we need the moon? Why are we drawn to evil? Why do we have fetishes? Find out all of this and more on Why? from the makers of Oh God, What Now? and The Bunker . Follow us on social media: Threads Instagram Bluesky <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
October 8, 2025
Why everything you think about parasites is wrong
<p>Parasites. Just saying the word makes most of us recoil - we think worms, infestations, grim biology lessons and maybe even mind controlling fungi. But what if everything we thought we knew was wrong? The truth is closer, and far weirder, than you’d ever imagine. This week, Emma Kennedy is joined by Emmitt Jolly, Professor of Biology at Case Western University, for a deep dive into the strange, microscopic world of parasites.</p><br><p>Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more</p><br><p>WHY? is presented by Emma Kennedy. Produced by Liam Tait and Kathleen Johnston. Edited by Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Artwork by James Parrett. Additional music is from <a href="https://artlist.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Artlist.io</a>. WHY? is a Podmasters Production.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/why_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/why_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@why_thepodcast?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/whypodcast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 1, 2025
Are seed oils bad for us? – with ZOE's chief scientist Dr. Sarah Berry
<p>Seed oils are everywhere. They’re in your chips, your salad dressing and even in your biscuits. But in the age of social media, they’ve become the latest food villain. Accused of causing everything from heart disease to chronic inflammation. Suddenly that drizzle of sunflower oil has become a battleground over health, science and who we choose to believe. Today on Why? <strong>Emma Kennedy</strong> is joined by <strong>Dr Sarah Berry</strong>, Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at <a href="https://zoe.com/learn/sarah-berry?srsltid=AfmBOop5q7HPULFzogBBmBvapKYRZTNg37SYFvrEsMwnSdZaJhyapo3w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZOE</a> to find out are seed oils really as bad as social media thinks. </p><br><p>Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more</p><br><p>WHY? is presented by Emma Kennedy. Produced by Liam Tait and Kathleen Johnston. Edited by Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Artwork by James Parrett. Additional music is from <a href="https://artlist.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Artlist.io</a>. WHY? is a Podmasters Production.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/why_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/why_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@why_thepodcast?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/whypodcast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 24, 2025
Is listening to heavy metal a life hack?
<p>Forget spa music and whale songs, turns out the real relaxing music might be a blast of heavy metal. Studies suggest towns with more metal bands have fewer alcohol-related hospital visits and even lower mortality rates. Today on Why?, <strong>Emma Kennedy</strong> is joined by journalist for Independent Nurse and self confessed metal head <strong>Sumaiyah Uddin </strong>to find out how mosh pits could be the path to mental wellbeing. </p><br><p>Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more</p><br><p>WHY? is presented by Emma Kennedy. Produced by Liam Tait and Kathleen Johnston. Edited by Tom Taylor. Theme music by Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Artwork by James Parrett. Additional music is from <a href="https://artlist.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Artlist.io</a>. WHY? is a Podmasters Production.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/why_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/why_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@why_thepodcast?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/whypodcast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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