# wants know (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wants know. Page: Feed: --- ## [359: Overseas](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/359/) _2026-08-17 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Is a place overseas if you don’t have to go over a sea to get there? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot359-overseas.mp3) ## [What is the greatest hip hop song of all time?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/What-is-the-greatest-hip-hop-song-of-all-time-e3ng9uo) _2026-08-17 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ In this episode, the brothers discuss military technology, retirement planning, and the cultural impact of hip hop, blending insights on national security, personal well-being, and music. The conversation offers a mix of expert opinions, personal stories, and humorous takes that matter to listeners interested in current events, self-care, and music history. In this episode, we explore the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO8916147824.mp3) ## [Why can't I concentrate?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k79) _2026-08-14 · CrowdScience_ Why is it hard to concentrate, and why does it feel like such hard work? The CrowdScience inbox is full of questions like that, so for this show we’re concentrating on concentration and focusing on how we focus. We’ll be answering questions about the extra energy the brain uses when we’re concentrating, whether mental effort can tire you out more than physical effort, why we zone out when faced… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p4bn0h.mp3) ## [358: (Parenthetical) Song Titles](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/358/) _2026-08-10 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ If you can’t hear part of this episode it’s because that part was in parentheses. Thanks to (Listener) Charlie for sending in this question. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot358-songparentheses.mp3) ## [Where are the standards](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/Where-are-the-standards-e3n6led) _2026-08-10 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ The brothers discuss whether political candidates are responsible for the remarks of others on shows they attend. Then they discuss the recent changes to the Tuskegee dress code and whether standards have eroded. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO5492942507.mp3) ## [Why is TB still killing people?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k78) _2026-08-07 · CrowdScience_ Tuberculosis kills more than a million people every year. It’s the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. This is despite the fact that we've had a cure for TB since the 1940s and a vaccine that’s over 100 years old. So why is TB still causing so many people to die? That’s what CrowdScience listener John in Tanzania wants to know, and presenter Marnie Chesterton is on the… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p3810c.mp3) ## [357: More Boats](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/357/) _2026-08-03 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Joseph is unclear about where rafts fit into the whole boat hierarchy. We also toss some kayaks, canoes, and submarines into the water. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot357-moreboats.mp3) ## [Will I get hit by a meteor?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k77) _2026-07-31 · CrowdScience_ Stare up at the night sky, and if you’re lucky, you might see a shooting star. Some people might make a wish, but CrowdScience listener Scott in California in the USA, thinks differently. He’s wondering how dangerous they might be. Shooting stars are actually meteors, ending their incredible journey whizzing through the depths of space by burning through our atmosphere, and crashing down to earth.… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p222y4.mp3) ## [356: Card Game](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/356/) _2026-07-28 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Steven makes a lot of assumptions about what games are card games, but we set him straight. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot356-cardgame.mp3) ## [What trait is a gift and a curse?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/What-trait-is-a-gift-and-a-curse-e3mj5i2) _2026-07-27 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ join us as we dissect current geopolitical tensions, the evolving landscape of entertainment, and personal insights into risk, growth, and resilience. This episode offers a blend of critical analysis, industry updates, and relatable human experiences. Main Topics: The implications of US foreign policy actions towards Cuba and the Middle East The dynamics behind military conflicts, regime changes,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO3144603025.mp3) ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y63oioR7StP3) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Is anything truly random?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k76) _2026-07-24 · CrowdScience_ We’re delving into the CrowdScience archive to give you another chance to hear an award-winning show from 2025. CrowdScience listener Dorit has a problem. She wants the tiles in her new bathroom to be arranged randomly but, no matter what she does, it still looks like they form some kind of pattern. This has got Dorit thinking about randomness – what is it, how do you create it, why do we find it… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p07xx0.mp3) ## [What's on your bucket list?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/Whats-on-your-bucket-list-e3m9s5l) _2026-07-20 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ The brothers discuss their bucket lists and what's left for them to do. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics 3444:20:59 Jay-Z's Impact and Stadium Tours 6694:21:05 Kanye West's Career and Public Perception 11749:54:40 Political Updates: Senators and International Affairs 16499:54:59 Travel Bucket Lists and Personal Aspirations 335555:29:36 Sports Incidents and Athlete Interactions… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d31d5c8/podcast/play/123055733/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F428257266-44100-2-90b3d9eed6832.mp3) ## [Are there diseases in space?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k75) _2026-07-17 · CrowdScience_ Space missions are searching for evidence of extra-terrestrial life. CrowdScience listener George in Kenya wants to know what could be up there, and if there’s a risk it could harm humanity. With rovers currently analysing samples on Mars, missions searching for the building blocks of life on Jupiter’s icy moons, George’s concern that there could be diseases in space is timely. Presenter Anand… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nz6xdv.mp3) ## [355: Hikes and Walks](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/355/) _2026-07-13 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Tim asks us about when a walk becomes a hike. Is it about topology? Degree of difficulty? Those seeking hard and fast rules may be frustrated by the result. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot355-hiker.mp3) ## [What are these strange rocks?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k74) _2026-07-10 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listener Liana from Canada got in touch to ask about some very specific rocks she’d seen on an island in Indonesia – jagged, rugged and a very strange shape: hexagonal. They were in long columns, and clicked together like a jigsaw. But what are they, and how did they get there? Across the world in the UK, CrowdScience listener Sarah emailed us to ask about the famous rocks of the… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0ny0ph3.mp3) ## [354: Tennis Robot (Derogatory)](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/354/) _2026-07-07 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Just in time for Wimbledon, Listener Muhammad provides a “tennis robot” for us to judge. We issue a judgment, but we’re not particularly happy about it. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot354-tennis-robot.mp3) ## [How did plants evolve to attract insects?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k73) _2026-07-06 · CrowdScience_ Many plants need pollen from another plant of the same species in order to reproduce, but they don’t have legs so they can’t simply walk around looking for a mate. As a result, many of them rely on animals to transfer pollen from one plant to another. They’ve developed a hugely diverse range of techniques to attract them, including their appearance, taste and smell. CrowdScience listener Alice in… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nx2v3t.mp3) ## [What's your biggest flex?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/Whats-your-biggest-flex-e3lmqa7) _2026-07-06 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ The brothers ask a simple question of what was your biggest flex that leads to a heartwarming discussion on accomplishment and ferg follows up with do we truly feel like the dream person exists for people? Chapters 00:00 Track Meets and Personal Updates 02:35 Cultural Commentary and Current Events 05:20 Alcohol Consumption Trends Among Youth 08:20 Fast and Furious Franchise Critique 10:47… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d31d5c8/podcast/play/122431239/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F427415623-44100-2-8e4feb30ec7b.mp3) ## [353: Stuffing/Dressing](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/353/) _2026-06-29 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Wes has a Scotland-based observation about whether baked potatoes are stuffed or dressed. Seems straightforward, innit? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot353-innit.mp3) ## [Do animals care about the past?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k72) _2026-06-26 · CrowdScience_ “What separates humans from animals, is an interest in the past”. That’s a 900-year-old quote from a textbook that Nigerian listener Taiwo came across, and he wrote to CrowdScience to ask if modern science would agree. Most of us spend time thinking about the past, whether it is nostalgia for a bygone age or just wondering where we put the house keys yesterday. But is that just a human activity or… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nv9ld7.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QShz8XV1OqYO) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Tell Me You Love Me (Afro-Beat)](https://www.wavlake.com/album/1fa48668-bc98-4798-be4a-d6b9880c2136) _2026-06-25 · DJ Yo! · Tell Me You Love Me (Afro-Beat)_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=f127ba1a-6621-5bf7-94cd-6b77c0c46cd5/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/932f0931-fc7c-4223-8004-4a0ae8f59c35.mp3) ## [352: 'Wolf-Inspired' Robot](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/352/) _2026-06-22 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Santiago wonders if a ‘wolf-inspired’ vehicle from Kawasaki is a robot, a metal horse, or just a vehicle. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot352-wolfbot.mp3) ## [Should Jay Z have done the target deal?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/Should-Jay-Z-have-done-the-target-deal-e3l3os8) _2026-06-22 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ In this episode, the Brothers discuss a range of topics from recent political events, including negotiations with Iran, to cultural reflections on Women's History Month and personal experiences. They delve into the dynamics of race and business in communities, highlighting the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and the systemic issues that affect their success. The conversation also touches… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO5995054544.mp3) ## [How does Bluetooth work?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k71) _2026-06-19 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listener Rachel uses Bluetooth headphones on her cycle to work, seamlessly playing music from her phone without using wires. But how does this technology send information through the air? To find out, Rachel and presenter Caroline Steel travel to Cambridge in the UK to meet telecommunications expert William Webb. He explains what Bluetooth signals actually are – and demonstrates why… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nsztp8.mp3) ## [351: Cobot](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/351/) _2026-06-15 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Paul has heard the term “cobot” to refer to “collaborative robots,” but can a robot that requires a human to function really be a robot? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot351-cobot.mp3) ## [What is success and when is enough enough?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/What-is-success-and-when-is-enough-enough-e3kpvtl) _2026-06-15 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ Ferg wants to know what success means for us and when is enough enough. But we first speak about Pizza Hut's grand plan, the Texas political landscape, and what flaws we are working on. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Time and Travel Plans 02:40 Parental Anxiety and Global Events 05:16 Pizza Hut's Comeback and Nostalgia 08:21 Racial Discrimination in Healthcare 10:51 Political Landscape and NFL's Racial… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO1024104852.mp3) ## [Why does paper fold so well?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k70) _2026-06-12 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listener Haruka has been making origami cranes out of paper since she was a child. Creating one out of a cloth napkin, however, was a next-level challenge. It gave her a new appreciation of paper’s excellent foldability, and made her wonder: what is it about paper’s structure that means it remembers its creases? We set out to unfold her question as we peer into paper’s secrets. First… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nrd0cv.mp3) ## [350: Pasta Sauce](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/350/) _2026-06-08 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Griffin wonders what you could put on pasta that would arguably make it a sauce. John probably considers this sacrilege, but here we are. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot350-pastasauce.mp3) ## [Do plants have personalities?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6z) _2026-06-05 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listener George is showing Alex Lathbridge around a small, dark, and extremely hot shed, just outside the city of Accra in Ghana. Inside are row after row of shelves, stacked high with bulging grow-bags. And out of some of them, gorgeous cascades of oyster mushrooms are bursting into bloom. We’re on George’s mushroom farm, and he’s noticed something interesting. Even though the… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nq3c2z.mp3) ## [349: Video Game](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/349/) _2026-06-01 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listeners Mark and Matt wants to know if everything on a screen is a video game. Jason ponders the idea that a PDF printout of a crossword puzzle could be a video game. John says that he is being silly and he should take these questions more seriously. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot349.mp3) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/J9ISebGtBEiy) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [What's the deal with tongues?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6y) _2026-05-29 · CrowdScience_ Why is there such a variety of tongues in the animal kingdom? CrowdScience listener Dale has observed that his dog’s tongue is different from his and so is his cat’s. He’d like to know the reason. Caroline Steel visits London Zoo in the UK to find out more about the different types of tongues - from giraffes and birds to lizards. She talks to evolutionary biologist Kurt Schwenk, who explains that… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nnsnsg.mp3) ## [348: Colloquial Robot](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/348/) _2026-05-25 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Matt has caught John in a trap, because once on ATP John referred to something as a robot that is not a robot. Does John use his own definitions in real life? Are podcasts real life? What is the meaning of this?! John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot348-colloquial-robot.mp3) ## [Who's your favorite athletes and what's wrong with basketball?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/Whos-your-favorite-athletes-and-whats-wrong-with-basketball-e3jrlsd) _2026-05-25 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ The brothers discuss Drake new album, the continuing war in Iran, Trumps slush fund, and the playoffs. Buff asks who is our favorite sports figures of today and Razi wants to know is positionless basketball hurting the game of basketball. Chapters 00:00 Drake's New Albums: A Mixed Reception 08:17 Boycotting the SEC: A Call to Action 13:30 The Impact of College Sports on Social Issues 21:41 Comedy,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d31d5c8/podcast/play/120493389/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-25%2F424824656-44100-2-1701c1903e35d.mp3) ## [Why am I an introvert?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6x) _2026-05-22 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listener Daniel in Accra, Ghana is an introvert. Or at least, he thinks he is. And he’s worried that his preference for quiet spaces and lower social interaction might be holding him back in life. But what is introversion really? How do introverts and extroverts see the world differently? And is it better to be one or the other? Presenter Alex Lathbridge spends his working days… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nmqlzf.mp3) ## [347: Official](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/347/) _2026-05-18 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Unofficial Fan of “Robot or Not” Alexander wants to know what makes something official. Why are David Smith’s transcripts of The Talk Show “unofficial” if John Gruber links to them? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot347-official.mp3) ## [Is success given to you?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/Is-success-given-to-you-e3jgs0n) _2026-05-18 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ The brothers discuss a cultural milestones in music, new Netflix shows, health studies, military budget cuts, and the nuances of comedy and free speech. They ask 2 questions this week. Razi wants to know if there is validity to the "It's just a joke" defense. Buff asks does hard work really pay off? Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Virus Landscape 04:18 Cultural Milestones in Music and Entertainment… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9372440489.mp3) ## [Why do we itch?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6w) _2026-05-15 · CrowdScience_ Why do we feel itchy? So many listeners have emailed in with questions about itchiness, and presenter Anand Jagatia on the case. We explore why we itch, the different types of itch, the different causes, and why scratching can help with the itchy sensation. Anand puts your questions to an expert panel: Dr Sonja Ständer, professor of Dermatology and Neurodermatology at the University of Münster and… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nl04zs.mp3) ## [346: Pizza Wheel](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/346/) _2026-05-11 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Ed doesn’t keep his pizza wheel in his knife, but it’s got a blade and cuts things. What makes a knife a knife? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot346-pizzacutter.mp3) ## [What Makes You a Catch? (And Who's Actually Deciding That?)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threebrothersnosense/episodes/What-Makes-You-a-Catch--And-Whos-Actually-Deciding-That-e3j6b2k) _2026-05-11 · 3 Brothers No Sense · 3 Brothers No Sense_ Razi's being Razi, Buff's ready to argue, and Ferg is not budging. This week the brothers go ALL in on what it really means to be a "catch" in today's dating world, and spoiler alert: they don't agree on much. Is it your lifestyle? Your past decisions? Your bank account? Your body count? Society's opinion — or your own? Razi breaks it down with the facts, Buff comes in with the hot takes, and Ferg… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d31d5c8/podcast/play/119794196/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2F423894775-44100-2-6ae7cbae8b41f.mp3) ## [How come sea levels are rising faster in some places than others?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6v) _2026-05-08 · CrowdScience_ As our oceans warm due to climate change, sea levels are rising. It ought to be straightforward – as water gets warmer, it increases in volume. All the world’s oceans are connected, so how come sea levels are rising at different rates around the world, and even falling in some places? CrowdScience listener Alison in Australia wants to know the science behind the mystery. Presenter Anand Jagatia… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0njyrp3.mp3) ## [345: Wearable Robot](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/345/) _2026-05-04 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Caleb saw an ergonomics assistance backpack at a trade show, advertised as a robot. Can you wear… a robot? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot345-backpack.mp3) ## [Why can't I recognise faces?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6t) _2026-05-01 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listener Jeroen finds it hard to remember people's faces - and he wants to know why. He wonders if it's to do with getting older and if there’s any way of improving. Presenter Caroline Steel has the same problem and is keen to find an answer too. She meets Professor Zaira Cattaneo, a neuroscientist based in Italy who researches face perception. Zaira has discovered which parts of the… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nhrdw1.mp3) ## [344: Look-Up](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/344/) _2026-04-27 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Jason used ChatGPT to find information that answered a colleague’s question. But did he “look it up?” John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot344-lookup.mp3) ## [Do animals hold funerals?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6s) _2026-04-24 · CrowdScience_ CrowdScience listeners Dougie and Molly have been wondering what happens to animals when they die, and whether there are animals that hold rituals to mark the passing of one of their kin. Presenter Caroline Steel is on the case, trying to work out what happens to the bodies of animals when they die. Dougie and Molly say they rarely see animal carcasses where they live - so where do they all go? Dr… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0ngdcbc.mp3) ## [343: Pizza Robot](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/343/) _2026-04-20 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Live from Estes Park, Colorado, listener Kyle has eaten at a pizza place where his food was delivered via a robot! But… is it a robot, or not? After a swift verdict, John and Jason then spend far more time digging deep on Antonio’s Pizza and what sort of pizza it provides to the people of Colorado. John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot343-pizzarobot-postshow.mp3) ## [Why does salt taste so good?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6r) _2026-04-17 · CrowdScience_ Salt can be found in almost every kitchen in the world. But how did this seemingly simple ingredient become the world's favourite flavour enhancer? This week, Crowdscience sets out to uncover why these tiny crystals have such a powerful effect on us. We explore the magic behind this tiny mineral that has shaped our tongues, our culture, and our cravings. Our investigation begins with CrowdScience… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0ndyyqv.mp3) ## [342: Superhero Naming Conventions](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/342/) _2026-04-13 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Joshua is really focused on the grammar of Superhero and Supervillain names. Is Batman a bat? Does Doctor Doom have an advanced degree? Can Rogue keep her name while joining the X-Men? Are there any rules at all? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot342-superheronames.mp3) ## [When will the next super-volcano erupt?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6q) _2026-04-10 · CrowdScience_ Is the world sitting on a ticking time bomb? CrowdScience listener Christel recently watched a documentary about a volcanic eruption in 536 AD that left her native Sweden under a cloud of ash for three years. It got her thinking, do we know when this could happen again? With more than 300 volcanoes – and 24 of them listed as currently active – the Philippines is a country where trying to predict… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0ncj2jp.mp3) ## [341: Life on the Moon (and Mars?)](https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/341/) _2026-04-07 · podcast@theincomparable.com (The Incomparable) · Robot or Not?_ Listener Jack seeks a true definition of what it means when we say “humans will live on the Moon (or Mars).” Does a brief visit count? Do you need to grow your own potatoes? John Siracusa and Jason Snell. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.theincomparable.com/podcast/robot/robot341-lifeonmars.mp3) ## [Will rabbits become super predators?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8k6p) _2026-04-03 · CrowdScience_ Listener Bart in Australia sees invasive species in his area almost every day – rabbits, foxes, and cats. They were transplanted to Australia from Europe more than 100 years ago, but seem to be thriving in their new home. This got him wondering: how are they going to evolve, now that they are in a new habitat? Can we predict what future evolution will look like based on what we already know? To… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nbblbx.mp3)