The Just Interesting Podcast

166: Real Science That Started As Jokes | The Just Interesting Podcast #166

165: Are We About To Discover Alien Life? | The Just Interesting Podcast 165

Robin, and Alex discuss the recent story about scientists finding evidence of alien life on an exoplanet K2-18b. Could this actually be confirmed in the very near future, and what would that mean for society overall? We also discuss the other most likely places that life could be discovered within our lifetimes.

164: The Line: Will Saudi Arabia's City of the Future Work? | The Just Interesting Podcast #164

Robin, Martin and Alex discuss The Line - Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion (or more!) megacity of the future in the desert. Intended to be home to 9 million people, this continuous skyscraper will stretch for 170km (105 miles) and supposedly be self-sustaining on renewable energy, with no cars and all the amenities you need. But will this dream project actually become reality? And if it does, will it be worth the controversial costs? Plus we reveal what we learned this week and respond to your comment...

163: Ghost Ship Sightings | The Just Interesting Podcast 163

Hello and welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today we're discussing ghost ship sightings, and the fascinating mysteries that these creepy incidents have spawned.

162: How To Survive A Plane Crash | The Just Interesting Podcast #162

Martin, Alex and Robin review the statistics, official advice and expert opinions on the odds of surviving a plane crash, and how you can improve your chances. Plus we respond to your comments!

161: 2025 Psychic Predictions | The Just Interesting Podcast #161

Robin, Alex and Martin reveal predictions for 2025 by Nostradamus, Baba Vanga and some surprising psychics! Plus we review their predictions for 2024 and respond to your comments!

160: Can Humans Survive on Mars? | The Just Interesting Podcast 160

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today we're discussing how feasible a Martian colony would be with our current - or near future technology. Will humanity be able to overcome all the hurdles needed to make it to the red planet? And, more importantly, is it even worth the effort?

159: The Curse of the Pharaohs | The Just Interesting Podcast 159

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today we're discussing a spooky topic for a spooky season - The Curse of the Pharaohs. Are curses real? Where did the idea of mummies rising from the dead originate? Will they make another Brendan Fraser "The Mummy" film? Some of these questions and more will be answered in today's episode. Enjoy!

158: Heroic Animals of War | The Just Interesting Podcast 158

This week we talk about some of the most heroic animals and their harrowing war stories. Are there any notable ones we missed off the list? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

157: Was SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Spacewalk A HOAX? | The Just Interesting Podcast #157

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss the sceptical reaction to the historic spacewalk by Jacob Isaacman, when he became the first private citizen to make an extravehicular activity (EVA) at the highest orbit of an human to date, in SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission. Plus we bring our facts of the week and respond to your comments!

156: Interesting Facts About Anything and Everything | The Just Interesting Podcast 156

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast where we are discussing anything and everything that we learned this week!

155: How To Survive A Twister | The Just Interesting Podcast 155

It's a NEW SEASON of the Just Interesting Podcast! This week we're discussing tornadoes. Just how dangerous are they? And what are the best ways of surviving one if you find one heading your way?

154: What Will The Future Look Like In 2050? | The Just Interesting Podcast 154

This week, we're discussing the future. What will the world look like in 2050 according to experts? Will humans have landed on Mars? Will flying cars finally exist? Will we invent Artificial General Intelligence? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

153: Are Placebos Better Than Drugs? | The Just Interesting Podcast #153

Martin and Robin discuss the results of studies that indicate placebos might be more useful treatments than expensive medication. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

152: Plants You Never Knew Could Kill You | The Just Interesting Podcast #152

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast, recorded live on YouTube. Today we'll be discussing some of the most dangerous plants! Plus we pose a riddle and reveal facts that we learned this week!

151: The Surprising UNHAPPIEST Places To Live | The Just Interesting Podcast #151

What makes you happy? Martin and Robin discuss the surprising results of a new study into the UNHAPPIEST places to live, and ask whether those places can be made better. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

150: The Weirdest Conspiracy Theories | The Just Interesting Podcast #150 LIVE Q&A Special

The big 150! We couldn't have done it without you all, so thank you so so much from Robin, Alex and Martin. As a celebration for reaching this milestone, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the weirdest conspiracy theories we've ever encountered, while answering some of your questions.

149: The Most Successful Spies From History | The Just Interesting Podcast #149

This week we're talking about the best spies from history! Some of these guys would make James Bond look like a boy scout. Who do you think we should have included? Let us know in the comments below!

148: What Would The Perfect Prison Look Like? | The Just Interesting Podcast #148

Alex, Martin and Robin look at the latest statistics and studies to find an answer to what the ideal prison should be. Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!

147: What Will A.I. Look Like In 10 Years? | The Just Interesting Podcast #147

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we chat about AI. how safe is it? And what does the near future look like with it becoming an increasing part of our day-to-day lives? And in case Skynet is listening, we welcome our new AI overlords!

146: The Scariest Answers To The Fermi Paradox | The Just Interesting Podcast #146

The Fermi Paradox asks why we haven't discovered alien life, if it exists? Alex, Martin and Robin discuss scientists' theories to answer the Fermi Paradox - and they're all terrifying. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

145: 3 Brutal Dictators Who Are Still In Power | The Just Interesting Podcast #145

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we discuss some of the perhaps lesser-known dictators in power today, in some of the least free societies across the world.

144: People Who Survived Against All Odds | The Just Interesting Podcast #144

Welcome back! This week Alex & Robin discuss some of the most harrowing survival stories we could find. Tales of human perseverance, determination, and ingenuity. Were there any that we missed?

143: Psychic Predictions for 2024 | The Just Interesting Podcast #143

Welcome, one and all, to 2024! As is customary on Just Interesting, we like to check in with Nostradamus, Baba Vanga and other mystics claiming to know what will happen in the year ahead. Will any of these predictions come true? Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!

142: Great Inventions Made For The Wrong Reasons | The Just Interesting Podcast #142

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss three famous inventions that were created for entirely different - and sometimes very misguided - reasons. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

141: The Best, the Worst, and Our Favourite Christmas Movies | The Just Interesting Podcast #141

Happy Christmas one and all! We hope you're having a lovely day today and are properly spoiling yourself with lots of gifts and delicious foods, and of course, a great Christmas movie. Let us know what your favourites are, and see if you agree with our verdicts!

140: What Will Aliens Look Like According To Science? | The Just interesting Podcast #140

What Aliens Will Look Like According To Science | The Just interesting Podcast #140

139: Who Was The Deadliest Wild West Outlaw? | The Just Interesting Podcast #139

Alex and Robin discuss the deadliest outlaws of the Old Wild West. Plus we respond to your comments and share a riddle!

138: Facts You Didn't Know About Our Favourite Films | The Just Interesting Podcast #138

Facts You Didn't Know About Our Favourite Films

137: Cute Animals That Could Kill You | The Just Interesting Podcast #137

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss very cute animals! That could kill you in a variety of ways. Plus we challenge you with a riddle and respond to your comments!