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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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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Quantum Worlds—Series 21
Mon 10 Feb 2020
Brian Cox and Robin Ince enter the bizarre world of Quantum Physics
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Fire—Series 21
Mon 3 Feb 2020
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ed Byrne to look at the science of fire.
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Coral Reefs—Series 21
Mon 27 Jan 2020
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Marcus Brigstocke to talk about the magic of coral.
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Conspiracy Theories—Series 21
Mon 20 Jan 2020
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Shazia Mirza as they discuss conspiracy theories.
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Science of Laughter—Series 21
Mon 13 Jan 2020
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Frank Skinner to discuss the science of laughter.
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Brits in Space—Series 20
Mon 14 Oct 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by British astronauts Tim Peake and Helen Sharman.
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Anniversary of the Periodic Table—Series 20
Mon 7 Oct 2019
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table.
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Science of Dreaming—Series 20
Mon 30 Sep 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince have a sleepy look at the science of dreaming.
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Clever Creatures—Series 20
Mon 23 Sep 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss intelligent creatures from clever crows to cunning squid.
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Dinosaurs—Series 20
Mon 16 Sep 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to chat dinosaurs with, amongst others, Rufus Hound.
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The Infinite Moonkey Cage
Sat 20 Jul 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.
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How We Measure the Universe—Series 19
Mon 11 Feb 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore how we measure the universe.
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How to Build a Bionic Human—Series 19
Mon 4 Feb 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to build a bionic human.
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Are humans still evolving?—Series 19
Mon 28 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask whether human beings are still evolving?
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Origin of Numbers—Series 19
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers
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The Future of Humanity—Series 19
Mon 14 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Chris Addison to discuss the future of humanity.
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Microbes: Secret Rulers of the World?—Series 19
Mon 7 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series. This week Ed Byrne joins the panel.
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Special Bonus Edition
Thu 9 Aug 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince reminisce about their favourite Monkey Cage moments.
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The Human Voice—Series 18
Mon 6 Aug 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get vocal on the science of the human voice.
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Immune System—Series 18
Mon 30 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system.
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Invasion—Series 18
Mon 23 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk alien invasion, although not of the little green men kind.
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Big Data—Series 18
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask: what is big data, and how big is big?
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The Infinite Monkey Cage 100—Series 18
Wed 11 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate their 100th episode with some very special guests.
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Volcanoes—Series 17
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guest Jo Brand look at the science of volcanoes.
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How Animals Behave—Series 17
Mon 5 Feb 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Rufus Hound to look at animal behaviour.
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Teenage Brain—Series 17
Mon 29 Jan 2018
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests uncover the science of why teenagers are so teenagery.
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Antibiotics—Series 17
Mon 22 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the history and future of antibiotics.
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The Secret Life of Birds—Series 17
Mon 15 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the secret life of birds.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
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