Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNuclear weapons: who has them and how do they work?
Nuclear weapons have been back in public conversation recently - partly due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Outside of the news, they hav…
1 year, 10 months ago
Is extreme weather the new normal?
There’s been massive flooding in Dubai, with twice the annual amount of rain in a single day. Roads, runways and shopping malls were flooded. Meanwhi…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why I won’t switch to the metaverse as a professional gamer
The metaverse has been talked about as the next big thing in technology: a virtual world which will become a part of our daily lives (think Ready Pla…
1 year, 10 months ago
South Korea’s shamans are now online
Korean shamans hold significant cultural importance in Korean society. They are often shown in Korean dramas and films, adorned in shiny and colourfu…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why is India having a live music boom?
India’s live music scene is thriving with higher ticket sales and more concerts from international artists. To meet demand, the country is renovating…
1 year, 10 months ago
I eat three steaks a day - how does beef affect climate change?
In this episode we chat with someone who just LOVES steak, and eats it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But Eric’s not the only one who loves beef: i…
1 year, 10 months ago
How big could women’s basketball get?
Women’s basketball is more popular than ever. Ratings for the WNBA are growing and the professional league has plans to increase its number of teams.…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why has Iran attacked Israel?
Iran has carried out direct strikes on Israel for the first time. It’s believed to be a retaliation for a deadly strike on its consulate in the Syria…
1 year, 10 months ago
What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop?
P-pop, or Pinoy pop, is a growing genre of music in the Philippines. It stems from OPM (Original Pilipino Music). You may be more familiar with K-pop…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why isn’t enough aid getting into Gaza?
Famine is imminent in northern Gaza, according to the United Nations. There is some aid going into Gaza, but it’s severely limited and aid workers fa…
1 year, 10 months ago