Surprisingly Brilliant - No Spoilers!

Surprisingly Brilliant - No Spoilers!

Dec 26, 2021

This podcast is about science history covering the hidden stories and unsung heroes of some of the greatest accomplishments of science. For iHeartRadio and Seeker, passionate hosts and writers Maren Hunsberger and Greg Foot take turns telling each other the origins of fascinating scientific ideas from all disciplines of science in a way that is not only easy to understand but jaw-droppingly entertaining. You don’t have to have a background in science or have had gotten top marks in school to enjoy the topics. The detail in each hour-long episode is made greater by an esteemed guest from the field who helps tell the story lost to history books. It’s so nice to hear a show coming from people who genuinely love science and have a dynamic that makes them sound like they grew up friends. Apple Podcasts has an average star of 4.5, 361 ratings, and 80 written reviews. The 2020 show has two seasons so far, a total of 30 episodes and Hunsberger confirmed via Twitter the show is only waiting on funding for a third season. When releasing, episodes usually come out on Fridays. The most popular episodes according to Owltail are The Puzzle Beneath Your Feet and The Electronic Ear. I LOVED the electronic ear episode also. As a huge fan of audio, I thought it was very fascinating to hear about implants and the preferred terms and language associated with them. I think it’s so important to make the medium of podcasting more accessible. Music is subtle and comes in and out at important parts of the story. Commercial amount is average. I can’t express how much I’ve enjoyed the show. I can’t wait for season three to come out. If you’ve been a fan of Maren’s YouTube, Seeker, or science in general this podcast is a must-listen.

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