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Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-BextorEpisode 139: Lliana BirdLliana Bird is a writer, broadcaster and co-founder of the charity Choose Love. She describes herself as a butterfly flitting from flower to flower. She was also the longest employed female DJ - for 16 years - at Xfm and then Radio X as it is now called.Lliana and her partner Noel Fielding have two girls, Dali and Iggy, aged 2 and 4, and Lliana told me how their house might be described as over-stimulating by some, with constant music, curated mostly by Noel but increasingly by the children, and with art being created on giant canvases in th...2024-11-181h 01
The Scummy Mummies Podcast294: Lliana Bird on kids' books, breastfeeding, and being disappearedHow is having ADHD like being a butterfly? Why are women still being defined by what their husbands do? And do sharks really love heavy metal? Helping us to answer all these questions is the awesome Lliana Bird! She tells us about her children's book, Baboo the Unusual Bee, which she wrote while breastfeeding. We share our memories of being new mums, and reveal the advice we wish we'd had back in the day. Lliana talks about her shock at discovering that women's pages are disappearing from wikipedia, thanks to some good old fas...2024-10-2243 min
DNA: IDEric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank Part 1 of 2Episode 108 Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank Part 1 of 2 When 16 year old high schoolers Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank were shot to death in at the popular Fall Creek recreation area in June 1977, residents of the teens’ hometown of Eugene, Oregon were shocked and devastated. There were hundreds of witnesses, tips, and leads… a surplus of information that led investigators nowhere. Suspect after suspect failed to pan out, and the case went cold for years, then decades. Extensive investigation into similar campground murders of couples also led nowhere. Finally, a cold case detective determined to solve the murde...2024-05-211h 10
The MummafestoThe Mummafesto: Lliana BirdThe Mummafesto podcast is hosted by Stella Creasy MP, a Labour backbench MP and mum of two young children. Each week it considers how parenting influences politics. Episode five's incredible guest is Lliana Bird. Lliana is a writer, broadcaster, activist and mother of two young girls. She started out as a radio DJ, and holds the record as the longest standing female DJ on Xfm/Radio X, after 16 years on air. Lliana has created and presented over 100 podcast episodes of Geek Chic’s Weird Science and co-authored the accompanying book The Mice Who Sing For Sex (and other...2024-04-0435 min
Made by Mammas: The PodcastLliana "Birdy" BirdJoin Georgia and Lliana for the most wonderful chat to kickstart your Tuesday.Together, they discuss the time pressure to have children, how relationships change, burnout, that first moment meeting your baby, Lliana’s new kids book ‘Baboo The Unusual Bee’ and so much more.Lliana's Favourite Products:Noise cancellation headphones with brown noise.tonies® - TonieboxBaby Food Steamer Blender (tommeetippee.com)Groclock Sleep Trainer Clock | Tommee TippeeDrawing Pad, Pencils & Felt TipsBuy Lliana's book 'Baboo the Unusual Bee' here.Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe or follow o...2023-09-1250 min
Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey ParkerHow do we teach children its OK to be DIFFERENT with Lliana BirdKelsey Parker steps in as our guest host this week to speak to DJ and now AUTHOR Lliana Bird. Both are self-proclaimed messy mums and so.. have messy children! We chat about challenging gender stereotpyes in children, encouraging them that its ok to be different and to always expect the unexpected. You can get Lliana's new book, Baboo the Unusual Bee from all good book shops from the 14th September. Get in touch with us at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com or on whatsapp on 07599927537.---A Create Podcast2023-09-0436 min
Happy Mum Happy BabyLliana BirdGi is joined by Lliana Bird, a mum of two and co-founder of Choose Love, who's also a recognisable voice on the radio. Lliana delves into her radio career and shares why she took a break after becoming a mother. Together, they discuss the challenges of juggling a professional career, personal aspirations, and the day-to-day duties of parenthood. The conversation also highlights Lliana’s debut children’s book, ‘Baboo The Unusual Bee’. It's available for pre-order here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/baboo-the-unusual-bee/lliana-bird/aysha-tengiz/9781915395047 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat2023-08-2255 min
Geek Chic's Weird Science#100 - Highlights from 100 Episodes!WE MADE IT! EPISODE 100! This is such a special episode, we're taking you back through the last 100 episodes as Birdy and Dr Jack tell us about their favourite moments and stories covered in the show over the last 4 years, you'll also get to hear them as we've dug into the archive especially! It's been incredible and there's some news on the future of the Podcast at the end of the show so make sure you stick around until the end to hear that. If you enjoyed this episode or any of o...2019-02-0449 min
Geek Chic's Weird Science#99 - The Science of SinWelcome to Episode 99 of Geek Chic's Weird Science! This week is a very special episode as Birdy and Dr Jack are looking at just one topic, SIN. This year Dr Jack released a book entitled 'The Science of Sin: Why We Do The Things We Know We Shouldn't' so they're looking at that and delving deep. You can buy the book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sin-Things-Know-Shouldnt/dp/1472936167 You can find the videos they discussed here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoND7Mpa1VVMeh3hIbOwkXg In the new y...2018-12-2543 min
Geek Chic's Weird Science#98 - Milky Spiders, Design-A-Life & Brand New Animals!It's time for Geek Chic's Weird Science #98! Today, Birdy & Dr Jack get a bit deep and discuss the some potentially life changing gene news... yes Birdy does do a 'Jean' joke. Lots of new animals have been discovered, who's the favourite? PLUS could Dr Jack be the new Nostradamus?! We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay ad-free so if you enjoyed this episode or any of our others, please consider becoming a Patron and support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/join/GCWeirdScience? @GCweirdscience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-12-1340 min
Geek Chic's Weird Science#97 - Fish Fingers, Clever Crows & Marijuana MemoriesWelcome to Geek Chic's Weird Science #97! On today's show, Birdy & Dr Jack discuss (amongst other things) the teatime treat that's surprisingly sustainable, just how smart our feathered friends are and how you can help your brain after a dabble with the ol' waccy baccy. We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay ad-free so if you enjoyed this episode or any of our others, please consider becoming a Patron and support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/join/GCWeirdScience? @GCweirdscience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-11-1936 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#96 - Da Vinci's eye, bathe away your depression, and gay mice parentsThis week the team look at Da Vinci's eye, bathe away your depression, and gay mice parents2018-10-3137 min
Geek Chic's Weird Science#95 - The Octopus on X, Goblins in Space and the location of free willWe're back! the final set of episodes has begun! this week the team look at Octopuses on X, Goblins in Space and the location of free will. Thank you all for all your continued support. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-10-1531 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#94 - The truth about mobile phones and cancer, the purpose of dreams and whether right or left wingers are more likely to cheatThis week the team look at The truth about mobile phones and cancer, the purpose of dreams and whether right or left wingers are more likely to cheat @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-07-2339 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#93 - The wrong side of the bedAnother edition of the podcast that looks at the weird and wonderful stories in the world of science @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-07-1037 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#92 - We're Back!!!!We're back! after some time away on Maternity Leave, the team reunite to have a look at some of their favourite stories of the last few months while being away from the podcast! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-06-2732 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#91 - Platypus milk, Titan’s crystals, how to relive your dreams and RIP Stephen HawkingGeek Chic’s last episode before going on maternity leave explores the powers of platypus milk, discusses whether Titans crystal could spell alien life, reveals how to relive your dreams whilst awake and bids farewell to the legendary Professor Stephen Hawking. We’ll be back in around 6 weeks, in the meantime please do enjoy our archive of past episodes. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-03-2029 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#90 - Booze Or Weed? which is worse for the brain? Black Mirror, We're the MonkeesEpisode 90 - A special announcement from the team plus - Booze Or Weed? which is worse for the brain? Black Mirror, We're the Monkees @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-03-0731 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#89 - Cheddar Man, Transgender Breastfeed And Ants tending to the woundedThis week the team look at Cheddar Man, Transgender Breastfeed And Ants tending to the wounded. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-02-1935 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#88 - Talking killer whales, reef disease, monkey clone and are friends on the same wave length?Happy belated new year!!! the first episode of 2018 looks at Talking killer whales, reef disease, monkey clone and are friends on the same wave length? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2018-02-0538 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#87 - 2017 A Year In ReviewThe Geek Chic team take a look back at some of their favourite stories of 2017! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the Geek Chic team! Thank you for all your support. See You In 2018! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-12-2645 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#86 - Pepsi Lobsters, Bonafide Man-Flu and Injecting Instructions into brainsThis week the team look at Pepsi Lobsters, Bonafide Man-Flu and Injecting Instructions into brains @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-12-1828 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#85 - Costa Rica's renewable energy, can virtual reality help schizophrenia?, how different booze affect our emotions and the joys of coffee!The team look at the weird and wonderful news from the world of science. This week looks at Costa Rica's renewable energy, can virtual reality help schizophrenia?, how different booze affect our emotions and the joys of coffee! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-11-2737 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#84 - The brand new orangutan, asteroids curing cancer and how your brain changes in spaceThis week the team look at The brand new orangutan, asteroids curing cancer and how your brain changes in space @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-11-1535 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#83 Halloween Special: The Science Of VampiresNoel Fielding, Carla Valentine & Prof Of Goth join us for a live Halloween Special: The Science Of Vampires @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-10-3059 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#82 - Growing drugs in chicken eggs, policing pollution from the skies, and why you're less likely to die if your surgeon is female.this week the team discuss Growing drugs in chicken eggs, policing pollution from the skies, and why you're less likely to die if your surgeon is female. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-10-1640 minGeek Chic's Weird Science#81 - Music for psychopaths, Moon living, two-faced cats and continents under the seaThis week the team look at Music for psychopaths, Moon living, two-faced cats and continents under the sea. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-10-0238 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 80: How Social Media Might Be Changing Our Brains Part 2The concluding part of how social media might be changing our brains featuring Special Guest Ellen Helsper. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-09-1832 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 79: How Social Media Might Be Changing Our Brains Part 1In the first of a two part episode, the team are joined by Special Guest Ellen Helsper to look into how social media might be changing our brains. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-09-0527 min
Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 78: The Science Of Game Of ThronesIn this very special episode, the team are joined by Helen Keen as they look into the science of one of the biggest TV shows in the world, Game Of Thrones @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-08-2139 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 77: Live from WOMADThis special live episode is from WOMAD 2017, the team are joined by special guests and look into the stories of the latest breakthroughs on SETI's search for E.T., 20 million mosquitos released by Google, the Bermuda Triangle, and Tiny Swimming Robots! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience #GEEKCHICLIVE 2017-08-0741 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 76: Ravens making future plans, why neurotic people may live longer, can baby poop tell you how smart your baby is, and falling sperm countsBack into the studio for the team as they look at ravens making future plans, why neurotic people may live longer, can baby poop tell you how smart your baby is, and falling sperm counts @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-07-3134 min
Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 75: Live At Latitude Festival 2017Robin Ince & Helen Keen join the team live at Latitude Festival to talk altruistic chimps, cannibalistic caterpillars and why chocolate is good for your brain. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience @GeekChicLIVE 2017-07-2450 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 74: Reverse Zombies, Birds Waging Chemical Warfare On Insects & The Return Of Boaty McBoatfaceThis week the team are back to look at Reverse Zombies, Birds Waging Chemical Warfare On Insects & The Return Of Boaty McBoatface @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-07-0338 min
Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 73: LIVE at the Cheltenham Science FestivalGeek Chic LIVE at the Cheltenham Science Festival with special guests Greg Foot & Caspar Addyman joining Lliana Bird & Dr Jack to talk ravens holding grudges, A.I death clocks and the taste of water.... @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience #GeekChicLive2017-06-191h 02Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 72: Voles in love, brains eating themselves and gay vulturesThis week the team look at Voles in love, brains eating themselves and gay vultures @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-06-0935 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 71: Plastic Munching Caterpillars, Ancient Comets, Saturn's Moon and Were Hobbits Real?In a jam packed episode the team look at Plastic Munching Caterpillars, Ancient Comets, Saturn's Moon and Were Hobbits Real? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-05-1625 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 70: Flying Cars, Drunken Crayfish, Diet Coke and are Vampires right about blood?This week the team look at Flying Cars, Drunken Crayfish, Diet Coke and are Vampires right about blood? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-04-2931 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 69: Skyscrapers hanging from asteroids, mind controlled turtles, marmite brain, seawater to drinking water and should your boss let you have a nap at work?This week the team look at the latest stories from the weird and wonderful world of science including Skyscrapers hanging from asteroids, mind controlled turtles, marmite brain, seawater to drinking water and should your boss let you have a nap at work? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-04-1136 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 68: Are older people as good at judging music as the young? Can A.I. beat the poker pros? How much pee is in our swimming pools and How the Wooly Mammoth became extinct .This week the team look at the weird and wonderful stories in the science world. Are older people as good at judging music as the young? Can A.I. beat the poker pros? How much pee is in our swimming pools? and How the Wooly Mammoth became extinct . @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-03-1337 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 67: Bees playing football, can Facebook save your life? and is NASA a step closing to finding life on other planetsthis week the team look at Bees playing football, the question of whether Facebook save your life? and is NASA a step closing to finding life on other planets. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-03-0628 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 66: Curing cancer with Salmonella, Whooping Bees and the return of the wooly mammothThis week the team look at Curing cancer with Salmonella, Whooping Bees and the return of the wooly mammoth @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2017-02-2523 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 65: Do kids prefer pets to their siblings?, Why do we sleep?, How to turn Hydrogen into metal and can Porn Sites teach sex ed?This Week - Do kids prefer pets to their siblings?, Why do we sleep?, How to turn Hydrogen into metal and can Porn Sites teach sex ed? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-02-1029 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 64: Teenage worms, killer mice, no more fillings and does Nutella really cause cancerHappy 2017! Geek Chic returns with Teenage worms, killer mice, no more fillings and the question - does Nutella really cause cancer. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2017-01-1631 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 63: 2016 a year in reviewSeasons Greetings The team take a look back at some of the best stories of 2016 Have a wonderful 2017 from all of the team at Geek Chic Weird Science.2016-12-3136 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 62: A tribute to John Glenn, Preserved Dino-Tail, Pubic Hair grooming and STD's and finally Magic Mushrooms helping AnxietyThis week the team pay a tribute to John Glenn, and look into the weeks stories in the world of weird science including Preserved Dino-Tail, Pubic Hair grooming and STD's and finally Magic Mushrooms helping Anxiety @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2016-12-1425 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 61: The Supermoon SpecialThis week the team tackle, the Supermoon, Ticklish Rats and Does friendship help chimps destress? With Special Guest - The Moon Himself (From The Mighty Boosh) @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2016-11-1536 min
Ctrl Alt Delete#45 Lliana Bird (Founder of Help Refugees): Social Media And The Refugee CrisisI interviewed Lliana Bird at Cheltenham Literature Festival in October about her new book alongside Ella Mills (Deliciously Ella) so it was nice to catch up again and chat more about what she's up to. Lliana Bird is a radio presenter, writer, actress and co-founder of Help Refugees, currently presenting the Friday and Saturday evening shows on Radio X. She has also previously contributed to Capital Radio, Virgin Radio, and the BBC Local Radio service. Lliana also presents a weekly podcast entitled Geek Chic's Weird Science which was selected as iTunes Best of 2014. This year she released a book, The...2016-11-1030 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 60: Carbon Dioxide turned into Alcohol, Worm Meat and Monkey's making toolsThis week the team looks at Carbon Dioxide being turned into Alcohol, Worm Meat replacing beef and Monkey's making tools that our ancestors made...... @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2016-11-0733 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 59: Cod Accents, The Mars Race, Ape's Understanding that somethings are all in your head and Debunked no sex before football?This week the team look at Cod Accents, The Mars Race, Ape's Understanding that somethings are all in your head and the possible Debunked no sex before football theory? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2016-10-1724 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 58: Horse Communication, Singing Fish, A.I. Pop Songs and The End of RosettaThis week the team look at Horses Communicating with humans, Fish singing in chorus and A.I. Pop Songs PLUS we say a fond farewell to our old friend, Rosetta @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience 2016-10-0233 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 57: Cuttlefish, Dolphin Talk, Nano Fish and Grow you own SpermThis week the team look at counting cuttlefish, talking dolphins, cancer curing nano fish and how to grow you own sperm! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2016-09-1828 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 56: Green Slime with sight, Paracetamol lies and PigtailsThe Geek Chic team return after the summer break with a brand new episode looking at the weird and wonderful stories in the world of science @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience2016-08-3136 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 55: Goats, Sea Otters saving the world and Crops on MarsWE'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After a rather long break, we return with a whole bunch of podcasts for you! And we return with the subject of...... Goats being man's best friend? Crops on Mars and finally Sea Otters saving the world On behalf of all the Geek Chic team, we thank you so much for all your continued support. @GCWeirdScence #GeekChicWeirdScience2016-07-2030 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 54: Singing Gorillas, Maths Spy and The Pill For The MaleIn this weeks episode the team look at Singing Gorillas, Maths Spy and The Pill For The Male
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2016-03-2224 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 53: Lack Of Sleep Munchies, Solar Power Clothes and Flying planes without trainingThis week the team look at Lack Of Sleep Munchies, Solar Power Clothes and Flying planes without training.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2016-03-0831 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 52: Miracle Cure, Horses and Gravity WavesMiraculous cure for blood cancer, horses can read your facial expressions and gravity waves finally discovered 100 years after Einstein predicted them.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2016-02-1927 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 51: The power of bee sperm, Pluto's planetary replacement and Macabre Head-TransplantsGreetings!
In this edition of Geek Chic Weird Science the team look at The power of bee sperm, Pluto's planetary replacement and Macabre Head-Transplants.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2016-01-2926 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 50: Musical Marmosets, Talking Yoga Pants, Self-Watering Plant Pots and Steven Pinker’s illuminating response to the 2016 Edge questionIn the first episode of 2016, the team will be talking about Musical Marmosets, Talking Yoga Pants, Self-Watering Plant Pots and Steven Pinker’s illuminating response to the 2016 Edge question.
Happy 2016 to all our listeners
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2016-01-2029 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 49: 2015 - A Year In RetrospectiveBirdy and Dr Jack take a look back at their favourite stories in the weird and wonderful world of science in 2015.
The whole Geek Chic team wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Thank you for all your support and we'll see you in 2016 xxx
2015-12-2418 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 48: Grow your own Vocal Chords, The Perfect Diet and Pigeon PathologistsThis week the Geek Chic team look at Growing your own Vocal Chords, The Perfect formula for the perfect Diet and are Pigeons the new pathologists.
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2015-11-2125 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 47: Moon stretch marks, Another Universe? and Miracle Eye DropsOn this weeks Geek Chic the team look at Moon stretch marks, Another Universe? and Miracle Eye Drops.
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2015-11-1318 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 46: The Apocalypse SpecialIn this Geek Chic Special the team discuss the Apocalypse with special guest Lewis Dartnell Author of the Knowledge.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-11-0132 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 45: Swimsuits That Clean The Sea, Travelling and A New Mass ExtinctionThis week the geek chic team look at Swimsuits That Clean The Sea, Travelling and A New Mass Extinction
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-10-2725 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 44: Psychopaths, Hallucinations and KittensDoes loving coffee & beer mean you're a psychopath?
are cats messing with our minds?! and why are some people more likely to hallucinate?!
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-10-1619 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 43: The Physics GirlThis week Birdy and Dr Jack are joined by YouTube Science Sensation Dianna Cowern AKA The Physics Girl.
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2015-10-0226 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 42: Johnny Mnemonic Brain Chips, Batband Headphones and Warbling Mice.Summer is Over and WE ARE BACK!
In a new season of Geek Chic Weird Science the team return to discuss Johnny Mnemonic Brain Chips, Batband Headphones and Warbling Mice.
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Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 41: Marine Special - The Jellyfish Apocalypse (and other weird tales from the sea)A summer special of Geek Chic sees Birdy and Dr Jack joined by the enigma known as the blowfish looking at The Jellyfish Apocalypse and other weird tales from the sea.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-08-1038 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 40: Killer robots, magic mirrors, lego roads and Pluto's tailIn this killer robot-dodging installment of Geek Chic's Weird Science the team investigate magic medical mirrors, building roads with lego-like recycled plastic bricks and the latest discoveries from the New Horizon Probe's Plutonic flyby
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@drjacklewis2015-07-3127 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 39: The Hunt For E.T., Happy Moon-iversary, Pimp My Horn and the Oldest Sperm In The WorldThis week the Geek Chic team look at the weird and wonderful stories of the week which include The Hunt For E.T., Happy Moon-iversary, Pimping rhino's Horns and the Oldest Sperm In The World
Featuring Special Guest Noel Fielding as 'The Moon'
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-07-2426 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 38: Pluto, A new Ice Age, Cocaine against a woman's brain and growing a mini heartSalutations,
this week the team look at the pluto flyby, the possibilities of an impendng ice age, why cocaine may have more effect on a woman's brain instead of a man's and the process of growing mini hearts.
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2015-07-2026 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 37: Heavy metal makes you happy, reversing memory loss, underwater strawberry farming and Pluto revealedThis week the Geek Chic team look at the possibility of Heavy metal making you happy, reversing memory loss, underwater strawberry farming and Pluto up close and personal revealed
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2015-07-1119 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 36: Seeing in tongues, vitamin acne bombs & the ever-present threat posed by skinny jeansGeek Chic returns, as the team look at the weird and wonderful news stories of the week.
this week includes, Seeing in tongues, vitamin acne bombs & the ever-present threat posed by skinny jeans
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-07-0625 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 35: dogs holding grudges, Wild chimps brewing wine, kittens making us happy, the horror of internet rationing and...the return of Philae!On this weeks episode the team looks at dogs holding grudges, Wild chimps brewing wine, kittens making us happy, the horror of internet rationing and...the return of Philae!
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-06-1924 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 34: Chimp chefs, starlight-propelled spacecraft and grow-your-own drugsThis week the Geek Chic team look at Chimp chefs, starlight-propelled spacecraft and growing-your-own drugs (using bioengineered yeast)
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-06-1221 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 33: The Science Of Rock And RollBabies on acid?! - In the final part of our science of hedonism triology, the science of rock and roll asks...How do we hear music? Why does it affect us? Can we hear colours? and why exactly are babies on acid?!!!
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THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO THE WONDERFUL EZRA LEVIN, 1910 - 20152015-06-0537 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 32: The Science Of DrugsWARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS SUBJECTS OF AN ADULT NATURE
Drugs Special: in the second part of a trilogy of specials the Geek Chic Team once again interview Zoe Cormier, author of Sex, Drugs and Rock ’n’ Roll, this time on the topic of recreational Drugs.
NB Geek Chic’s Weird Science does not condone the recreational use of banned substances
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2015-05-2231 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 31: The Science Of SexWARNING: this podcast contains discussions of a very adult nature including sexual violence which some listeners may find upsetting.
In the first of a trilogy of specials, the Geek Chic team interview Zoe Cormier, author of Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll: The Science of Hedonism and the Hedonism of Science.
Part 1 Covers the science of sex.
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2015-05-1537 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 30: Late Night Snacking, Ear Worms And InsomniaWhy is late night snacking so tempting? How can we get rid of ear worms? And is there a new cure for insomnia?
And will 1 in 6 species be extinct in 85 years time?
The Geek Chic team tackles these questions as they mull over the latest news of scientific research!
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Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 29: A Dolphin And Whale SpecialNew research into whales and dolphins has prompted scientists to propose new "personhood rights" for them. Expert Laura Bridgeman tells the Geek Chic team why.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-04-2631 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 28: Brontosaurus, Aliens and Fast FoodThis week the team look at The return of the brontosaurus, the possibilities of alien life and the extraordinary question of whether fast food is actually good for you!
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-04-1019 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 27: Classical Cats, Healthier and Tastier Chocolate and Robot BirdsThis week the team looks at why cats and classical music could be making surgery safer, how to make chocolate healthier (and yummier) and robot birds.
Happy Easter from The Geek Chic Team.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-04-0319 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 26: Rainbow Gravity, Antibiotic Mayhem and precious metal poo panningThe team this look take a look at the weird and wonderful world of science in the news this week.
This week looks at Rainbow Gravity, Antibiotic Mayhem and precious metal poo panning…
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-03-2721 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 25: Flying Cars, Powdered Alcohol and Happy AccidentsThis week, Birdy and Dr Jack look at the manufacture of flying cars, just in time for the year in which back to the future part II is set, The science of powdered alcohol and how scientific accidents can help the battle against cancer.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-03-2020 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 24: Cyborg Cockroaches, Human Urine as renewable energy and flying a plane with your mind.The futures bright, the futures.......wee coloured? Dr jack and Birdy explore why human urine is the latest in renewable energies, and ask how a women flew a plane with her mind, and why we're creating cyborg cockroaches.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-03-1319 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 23: Biomusic SpecialThe team interview Professor Miranda on how music and technology can collide with some extraordinary results - Including mood control, and a possible new way to communicate with pets.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-02-2719 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 22: Language looking on the bright side of life, The Core and Robot CarersThis week the team asks whether language always look on the bright side of life, are robot carers for the elderly actually a good idea and whether are geography teachers had it all wrong and the core of the Earth isnt what it seems.
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Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 21: Valentines Day SpecialIn this Valentines Day special, Dr Jack & Birdy answer questions about the science of love; what happens to us when we fall in love? Does smell play a part in attraction? Is monogamy against our human biology? And is there a formula to love?
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-02-1326 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 20: Booze SpecialLliana and Dr Jack discuss whether beer and red wine could actually be good for us. Or could it possibly be just a ruse to make us feel better as Dry January comes to an end?
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-02-0612 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 19: The Science Of RappingSpecial Guests Professor Heather Berlin and her husband rapper Baba Brinkman join Lliana Bird and Dr Jack Lewis this week to explain the science of freestyle rapping, and explore the wider ramifications for our understanding of creativity.
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2015-01-3023 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 18: Superhuman SpecialGeek Chic's Weird Science returns for 2015 with a Superhuman special and an exclusive interview with American neuroscientist & presenter of Discovery's 'Superhuman Showdown' Professor Heather Berlin.
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#GeekChicsWeirdScience2015-01-2422 min
Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 17: 2014 A Year In ReviewIn the final episode of 2014, Lliana Bird & Dr Jack Lewis take a look back at some of their favourite stories from the weird and wonderful world of science in 2014.
A very happy christmas and a fantastic new year to all of our amazing listeners, Love from the Geek Chic team.
Geek Chic's Weird Science will return in 2015. We'll see you next year!
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2014-12-1638 min
Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 16: Paranormal Special - Where Science And Magic MeetA paranormal special with an exclusive interview with acclaimed parapsychologist and author Serena Roney-Dougal, as the Geek Chic team try to uncover whether science can ever back up claims of magic. Warning: Subliminal messages may be included.
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2014-12-0538 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 13: Peanut Butter diamonds, Bats, Video Games and CyborgsThis week Lliana Bird and Dr Jack Lewis look at how peanut butter can be made into diamonds, how bats are screwing each other over, how action video games may actually make you smarter, and the story and problems of a real life cyborg!
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#GeekChicWeirdScience2014-11-1418 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 12: Underwater breathing, Magic Mushrooms and The perfect murderLliana Bird and Dr Jack Lewis look at how crystals could hold the key to underwater breathing, magic mushrooms and how to foil the perfect murder.
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2014-11-0719 min
Geek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 11: Halloween special: An interview with a real witch, a zombie expert, & can you really die of fright?Trick? Or Treat?
It's that time of year again, and it is definately a real treat in store this week in this very special feature length episode of geek chic's weird science in honour of all hallows eve.
Join Lliana Bird and Dr Jack Lewis as they go into darkness and look into the science of fear and whether or not it is possible to die of fright. They chat to a zombie expert and have some halloween fun with a real life witch, and finally look into ways that we can...2014-10-3153 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 4: Crisp packets saving lives, social media brain reshaping, memory wipingEpisode 4 of Geek Chic sees Dr Jack & Birdy dissect the quirkiest science news: why crisp packets can save lives, how social media is reshaping our brains & why Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind style memory wiping IS a possibilty
Got a question? Submit to llianabird@gmail.com
Presented by: Lliana Bird & Dr Jack LewisProduced by: Richard Boffin2014-09-2317 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 3: Jack the ripper specialA Geek Chic 20 minute special exploring this week's big news that Jack The Ripper has finally been identified....or has he? Lliana Bird and Dr Jack Lewis exclusively interview the man who made the discovery, scientist Dr Jari Louhelainen, and find out whether this 120 year old mystery has really been solved once and for all.
Got a question you're dying to know the answer to? Submit it to Llianabird@gmail.com2014-09-2322 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 2: Healthy food addiction, Vulcan telepathy, King of the DinosaursEpisode 2 of Geek Chic and once again Lliana and Dr Jack dig into the best stories from the weird and wonderful world of science.
This week they discuss: can you retrain your brain to be addicted to healthy food? Is Vulcan style telepathy a real possibility? And has T-Rex been gazzumped as king of the dinosaurs?
Presented by: Lliana Bird & Dr Jack Lewis Produced by: Richard Boffin
Got a question? Submit to Llianabird@gmail.com2014-09-2317 minGeek Chic's Weird ScienceEpisode 1: Pandas faking pregnancies, lesbian orgasms and dolphins who squealGeek Chic has arrived!
This is your brand new weekly dose of weird science.
Join neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis and science enthusiast Lliana Bird as they take an irreverent look at the latest news from the weird and wonderful world of science. Science never sounded so good!
Our very first episode covers pandas faking pregnancies, lesbian orgasms, and dolphins who squeal.
Got a question you want the answer to? Submit it to llianabird@gmail.com
We invite you to join us...
2014-09-2308 min