The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the ´óÏó´«Ã½.
From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang.
With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home.
Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.
Episodes to download
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Episode 1—An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity
Tue 8 Dec 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 100th anniversary of Einstein's great theory.
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Forensic Science—Series 12
Mon 10 Aug 2015
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests take a forensic look at forensic science.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: San Francisco—Series 12
Mon 27 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to San Francisco to talk aliens and UFOs.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago—Series 12
Mon 20 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago to discuss fossils and evolution.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles—Series 12
Mon 13 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in LA, as they continue their tour of the USA.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: New York—Series 12
Mon 6 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to New York in the first of four shows from the USA.
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Serendipity—Series 11
Mon 23 Feb 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at some of the most serendipitous discoveries in science.
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What Is the Point of Plants?—Series 11
Mon 16 Feb 2015
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask, 'What's the point of plants?'.
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When Quantum Goes Woo—Series 11
Mon 9 Feb 2015
Why is quantum physics often so popular with purveyors of pseudoscience and quackery?
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Solar System—Series 11
Mon 2 Feb 2015
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests talk about the latest explorations of our solar system.
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Fierce Creatures—Series 11
Mon 26 Jan 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince tackle (verbally!) the most dangerous creatures on the planet.
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Christmas Special 2014
Christmas Day 2014
Brian Cox and Robin Ince bring their blend of science and comedy to the festive season.
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Irrationality—Series 10
Tue 12 Aug 2014
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and their guests ask, 'Is irrationality genetic?'.
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Before the Big Bang—Series 10
Tue 5 Aug 2014
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what happened before the big bang.
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Can Science Save Us?—Series 10
Tue 29 Jul 2014
Stephen Fry and Eric Idle join Brian Cox and Robin Ince to ask, 'Can science save us?'.
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Does Science Need War?—Series 10
Tue 22 Jul 2014
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask whether science needs war to drive it.
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Are Humans Uniquely Unique?—Series 10
Tue 15 Jul 2014
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble to ask whether humans are truly unique.
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Numbers Numbers Everywhere—Series 10
Tue 8 Jul 2014
New series of the irreverent science/comedy show presented by Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
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Brian and Robin's Infinite Inbox
Sun 9 Mar 2014
Infinite Monkeys Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to answer some questions from listeners.
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Science and Spin—Series 9
Mon 23 Dec 2013
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world of science communication.
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Should We Pander to Pandas?—Series 9
Mon 16 Dec 2013
A witty and unashamedly rational look at the science of biodiversity and conservation.
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To Infinity and Beyond—Series 9
Mon 9 Dec 2013
Brian and Robin explore mathematics, infinity and the role of numbers in everyday life.
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Science Rocks!—Series 9
Mon 2 Dec 2013
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world of fossils and geology.
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Through the Doors of Perception—Series 9
Mon 25 Nov 2013
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the science of perception.
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Risk—Series 9
Mon 18 Nov 2013
Brian and Robin rational look at the science of risk with Graeme Garden.
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Science Museum—Series 8
Mon 29 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the wonder of science at London's Science Museum.
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Alfred Russel Wallace—Series 8
Mon 22 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Alfred Russel Wallace.
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What Makes Science a Science?—Series 8
Mon 15 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined Ben Goldacre, Sophie Scott and Evan Davis.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
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