Synopsis
Sci Guys is a podcast all about the weird and unbelievable ways that scientists learn about the world around us. Each week, Corry (@notcorry) tells the story of a particularly strange scientific study while his friends Jamp (@jampkin) and Luke (@lukecutforth) do their best to derail the conversation with questions, jokes, and whatever nonsense they can think of.
Episodes
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214: The Science of Spanking
22/05/2023 Duration: 59minIs it good to make children scared and violent? This is a debate people are having somehow... Anyway let's see what science has to say Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading apa.org/monitor/2012/04/spanking https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3447048/ https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/21/04/effect-spanking-brain https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/21/04/effect-spanking-brain https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-science-says-and-doesn-t-about-spanking/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-science-really-says-about-spanking/ https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/11/spanking-kids-effective/574978/ https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/11/spankin
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213: Bill Nye the Science Guy
15/05/2023 Duration: 57minBill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy doesn't join us this week, but we're chatting about him anyway. Join us as we dive into his life story & figure out whether Bill Nye is an actual scientist, or just a TV show host... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.planetary.org/profiles/bill-nye https://www.famousscientists.org/bill-nye/ https://www.biography.com/personality/bill-nye https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/is-bill-nye-the-science-guy-really-a-scientist Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
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212: The Science of Hypnosis
08/05/2023 Duration: 01h08minYou're feeling very sleepy... and excited to watch this episode... as we dive into the science of hypnosis! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/science/hypnosis https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/hypnosis8.htm https://time.com/6171844/how-hypnosis-works/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/is-there-any-scientific-explanation-for-hypnosis/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220519-does-hypnosis-work https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/01/hypnosis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypnotherapy/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115290/
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211: The Science of Time Travel
01/05/2023 Duration: 01h19minFrom Doctor Who to Back to the Future, time travel is an idea that we can't seem to get enough of in science fiction, but this week we're discussing the science facts of bouncing around in time! Turns out time travel may not be as impossible as you think... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Psychiatric Ward Basics https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/treatment-in-hospital/ History of Psychiatric Wards https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/nurses-institutions-caring/history-of-psychiatric-hospitals/ https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/victorian-mental-asylum https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/diseases/early.html https://www.newscientist.com/gallery/his
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210: The Science of Talking Dogs
24/04/2023 Duration: 51minCan Bunny the dog really understand English, is it a hoax, or maybe something else entirely? This week we're using science to tackle the important questions & find out whether the TikTok dog can really talk... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ad4dm/can-bunny-the-talking-dog-really-talk https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/style/bunny-the-dog-animal-communication.html https://www.theverge.com/21557375/bunny-the-dog-talks-researchers-animal-cognition-language-tiktok https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/bunny-how-to-speak-dog/
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209: The Science of Race (with Jamp)
17/04/2023 Duration: 01h50minAfter 4 years of Sci Guys we’re tackling our biggest topic yet! This week we’re asking whether race exist biologically or is it just a social construct? So strap in & get ready for decades of nonsense to be debunked! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading Race & Ethnicity Basics https://www.britannica.com/topic/race-human https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Race https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/race-ethnicity History of Race https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2005-00117-003.pdf?auth_token=699db5b1de2c85afbddc7ac7066bc2424224ef56 Scientific Racism https://library.harvard.edu/confronting-anti-black-racism/scientific-racism https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/201
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208: The Science of Bullying
10/04/2023 Duration: 01h04minBullying is a strangely accepted part of life; no matter how much schools (and workplaces) do to avoid it, bullies still manage to torment their victims. This week we take a look at the science to find out what makes a bully & whether there are any tactics to tackle this persistent problem Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading 1. https://samgoldstein.com/resources/articles/general/the-science-of-bullying.aspx 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957129/ 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552909/ 4. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01837-2 5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK390414/ 6. https://www.science.org/content/article/better-health-through-bullying 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.
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207: The Science of Psych Wards
03/04/2023 Duration: 01h13minPsychiatric hospitals & mental asylums often receive a bad rap in fiction, but is there any truth to that? This week we dive into the crazy history and science of psych wards! CORRECTION We mentioned that one can be admitted to a psychiatric ward via showing up at the ward itself, without prior referral. This is very much *not* the case (as detailed in #1 of our references & further reading). In the UK one should speak to a GP, psychiatrist, or another healthcare specialist for a referral to inpatient psychiatric care. Apologies for the error! We make an effort to an accurate & reliable source of information, and while sometimes we make mistakes, we are always open to corrections. If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram
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206: The Science of Aromantics
27/03/2023 Duration: 01h18minNot all love is romantic and some people just don't feel romantic attraction - so out Patrons have asked us to cover the science of being aromantic & the effects of amatonormativity! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-aromantic-people#:~:text=What%20does%20aro%20mean%3F,or%20interaction%20with%20an%20individual. https://idp.springer.com/authorize?response_type=cookie&client_id=springerlink&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Flink.springer.com%2Farticle%2F10.1007%2Fs10508-021-02187-2 https://escholarship.org/uc/item/285899t4 https://med-fom-brotto.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/02/Antonsen-2020_Article_AceAndAroUnderstandingDifferen.pdf https://www.ar
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205: The Science of The Gay Voice (with NOAHFINNCE)
20/03/2023 Duration: 58minWhy do gay men sound... gay? NoahFinnce joins us as we find out whether this is just a tired stereotype, or a real phenomenon! Check out Noah's Music! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading jstor.org/stable/455948?seq=2#metadata_info_tab_contents https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/07/28/what-it-means-to-sound-gay/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002199240800066X
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204: The Science of BPD (with Elliot Douglas)
13/03/2023 Duration: 01h07minElliot returns to chat about Borderline Personality Disorder, clear up misconceptions & share what it it's like to live with! Follow Elliot on Instagram! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/causes/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/borderline-personality-disorder-bpd/about-bpd/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder#part_2244 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg78 ht
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203: The Science of AI Art (with Rob Denbleyker)
06/03/2023 Duration: 01h01minThis week, @ExplosmEntertainment 's Rob Denbleyker joins us to chat about the ever mounting horror that is AI generated art... Check out Rob's work: explosm.net Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/12/when-ai-can-make-art-what-does-it-mean-for-creativity-dall-e-midjourney https://www.americanscientist.org/article/ai-is-blurring-the-definition-of-artist https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html https://www.britannica.com/art/vis
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202: The Science of Migraines
27/02/2023 Duration: 56minMigraine is a deceptively debilitating and surprisingly common neurological condition, a massive thanks to our Patrons for voting on this topic & giving us the opportunity to learn more about it! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
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201: The Science of Eating Disorders
20/02/2023 Duration: 01h16minAhead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're chatting about EDs, calorie counting, how our culture exacerbates the problem, and tons more! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading ED Test https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/eating-disorder/ Eating Disorders https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/eating-disorders/management/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/
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200: The Science of Prison
13/02/2023 Duration: 01h34minTo mark 200 episodes of Sci Guys we're tackling studies on incarceration, and asking the question: Does prison work? Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Prison Basics https://www.britannica.com/topic/prison https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04334/SN04334.pdf https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Prison-the-facts-2022.pdf https://www.gov.uk/life-in-prison/prisoner-privileges-and-rights Does Prison Work? https://youtu.be/BsTIHo-_A1k https://youtu.be/4iEcL6TVw9g https://y
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199: The Science of Tinnitus (with Jamie Loxton)
06/02/2023 Duration: 01h45sCan you hear that? If so, you might have tinnitus... The wonderful Jamie Loxton joins us this week as we work our way through the science of this phantom sound! Check out Jamie's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z2IExquSAcjMontKCFYrn?si=e57152b210314c63 Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
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198: The Science of PCOS (with Leena Norms)
30/01/2023 Duration: 01h19minThe lovely Leena Norms joins us this week to talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome! Check out Leena: https://www.youtube.com/@leenanorms Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.scientificanimations.com/wiki-images/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/ https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459251/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nrdp201657 https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/to
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197: The Ape & The Child (Live in London)
23/01/2023 Duration: 53minThanks to Jamboree for having us: https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/ Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/guy-simultaneously-raised-chimp-and-baby-exactly-same-way-see-what-would-happen-180952171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-4Wl3sxtj4 https://psy.fsu.edu/php/about/history/wnk/Benjamin%20and%20Bruce.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348649207_Revisiting_The_Ape_and_The_Child_Experiment_A_Mindsponge_Approach https://www.nature.com/articles/133891b0 https://ia80260
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196: The Science of ADHD Medication (with NOAHFINNCE)
16/01/2023 Duration: 01h01minNOAHFINNCE, the 5th Sci Guy, joins us this week to talk about ADHD medication, how it works, and whether we should be giving it to children! Check out Noah's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6y7T3BaNMGAYgRbATEq4cM?si=ZgoHbyDLSeqaNSUFcYt0gg Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dealing-adhd-what-you-need-know https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060626091749.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.n
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195: The Science of Vegan Pets
09/01/2023 Duration: 01h09minCan cats & dogs be vegan? That's the question we're tackling in this week's episode, so strap in and get ready to find out whether you should give your pet a more planet conscious diet, or just trade them in for a rabbit... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1136/vr.m663 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/veggie-cat-food/ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Omnivorous-dog-traits-revisited-Dogs-are-classified-as-omnivores-based-on-traits-that_fig1_2687