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Dr Karl Podcast

triple jwww.abc.net.au
Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!

Episodes

Cheese dreams, choccy milk, body odour

Is choccy milk the best post-workout beverage? Why aren't we disgusted by our own body odour? If someone is blind from birth, can they dream? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

Jul 16, 202041 min

Chewing, soy, protein

Could you last on a deserted island, Tom Hanks style? Are bananas actually healthy? Is my vegetarian diet affecting my PCOS? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Professor Clare Collins from the University of Newcastle

Jul 09, 202039 min

Period nosebleeds, brains, simulations

What happens if I fall into the deepest hole on earth? Could my dog get COVID-19? How does Dr Karl's brain work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

Jul 02, 202039 min

Vaping, Sleep talking, CBD Oil

Would Superman outrun COVID-19? Why do I pee more when I'm camping? Do oranges actually help at half-time? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 25, 202037 min

Decapitation, shocks, micro-dosing

What happens when we run out of oil? How long does the human brain last? How do anaesthetics knock us out? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 18, 202038 min

Love at first sight, killer rabbits, pig orgasms

Why do dead people still get goosebumps? What happens if two black holes collide? Why do you feel worse after a long nap? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 11, 202039 min

Nail clippings, boobs, spicy food

Do you hear the voice in your head or do you think you think it? why does eating chilli make you feel good? does the sun rotate? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 04, 202040 min

Sleep-talkers, exploded stars, resistance

Has the weather been impacted by the Coronavirus? Can you smell when someone is on their period? Was COVID-19 created in a lab? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Science reporter Olivia Willis from ABC News.

May 28, 202038 min

Crocodiles, beards, indoor plants

Can dogs be left or right handed? Where does the wax go when you burn a candle? How many coffees are too many coffees?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

May 21, 202040 min

Waterbeds, barking, sticky floors

Has evolution made our farts louder? Do rabbits see colour? How do I survive a plane crash?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

May 14, 202035 min

Meteors, sleep twitching, feeling vibes

Can Wearing a hat make you go bald? Can you physically feel a vibe or someone’s energy? Is it possible to crush someone’s head Game of Thrones-style? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Karla Ranby, filling in for Lucy Smith.

May 07, 202035 min

Festivals, curves, core-gasms

When can we go to music festivals again? Can you store a fart in a jar? Can exercising make you orgasm? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Dr Norman Swan from the ABC's Coronacast podcast ,

Apr 30, 202037 min

Time travel, fart temperature, eating your own hair

Will the bushfires around Chernobyl release nuclear smoke into the air? What is Coronavirus doing for climate change? Why are my farts warm? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Science reporter Olivia Willis from ABC News.

Apr 23, 202038 min
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