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 ÃÛÑ¿´«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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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.
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Space Tourism—Series 8
Mon 8 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk space exploration and space tourism with actor Brian Blessed
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Glastonbury—Series 8
Mon 1 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport their own take on quantum physics to Glastonbury.
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What Is Death?—Series 8
Mon 24 Jun 2013
Brian and Robin discuss the scientific nature of death with comedian Katy Brand.
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Christmas Special: The Science of Christmas Behaviour—Series 7
Christmas Eve 2012
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate Christmas with Mark Gatiss and Steve Jones.
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Creating Life—Series 7
Mon 17 Dec 2012
Comedian Ed Byrne joins Robin and Brian to talk about science's quest to create life.
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Brain Science—Series 7
Mon 10 Dec 2012
Jo Brand joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince for witty, irreverent science chat.
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Secret Science—Series 7
Mon 3 Dec 2012
Simon Singh and Dave Gorman join Brian and Robin to discuss Bletchley Park.
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Improbable Science—Series 7
Mon 26 Nov 2012
Katy Brand joins Brian and Robin to discuss some unusual avenues of scientific research.
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Space Exploration—Series 7
Mon 19 Nov 2012
Brian and Robin are joined by Patrick Stewart, Ben Miller and Monica Grady.
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Science v Art—Series 6
Mon 23 Jul 2012
Al Murray joins Brian and Robin at the Latitude Festival for a science/art showdown.
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Parallel Universes—Series 6
Mon 16 Jul 2012
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests look at one of the most tantalising ideas of cosmology.
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The Science of Symmetry—Series 6
Mon 9 Jul 2012
The Monkeys discuss symmetry with Marcus Du Sautoy, Alan Moore and Adam Rutherford.
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Does Size Matter?—Series 6
Mon 2 Jul 2012
Debating the advantages and disadvantages of being really huge, or extremely small.
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Science Mavericks—Series 6
Mon 25 Jun 2012
Marcus Brigstocke joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the role of science mavericks.
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Oceans: The Last Great Unexplored Frontier?—Series 6
Mon 18 Jun 2012
Robin Ince and Brian Cox consider the mysteries that remain uncovered in the watery depths
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The Science of Christmas—Series 5
Boxing Day 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss Christmas with Richard Dawkins and Mark Gatiss.
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I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of Here—Series 5
Mon 19 Dec 2011
Dara O'Briain joins the Infinite Monkeys Robin Ince and Brian Cox for science/comedy chat.
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The Science of Sound—Series 5
Mon 12 Dec 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss the science of sound with Tom Wrigglesworth.
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The Origins of Life—Series 5
Mon 5 Dec 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by rationalist comedian and musician Tim Minchin.
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A Balanced Programme on Balance—Series 5
Mon 28 Nov 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by guests Sir Paul Nurse and comedian Katy Brand.
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What's the North Ever Done for Us?—Series 5
Mon 21 Nov 2011
Back for a new series, Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by impressionist Jon Culshaw.
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Science vs The Supernatural: Does Science Kill the Magic?—Series 4
Mon 4 Jul 2011
Robin Ince, Brian Cox and guests put science up against the supernatural.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
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