Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored.
Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile.
Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.
For a show about science, this is on a level with what you’d hear in the pub after a few drinks. Only with long ads before during and after.
Civfan13579 · GB
The usual format for this kind of podcast is to have the expert and the idiot. There are no idiots here, both presenters are experts in both science and communicating, and they do not treat the audience as idiots either. The result is a curious, entertaining, and wide-ranging science show for people who appreciate not being talked down to but still want to learn.
Widds · GB
I’m sure it’s not intentional but the flyer makes Prof. Hannah look like an angel with wings. I like to think she’s not and does human exceptionally well. ;)
Omianto · GB
Title says it all
gtfoanni · US
Listening with my 11 year old budding scientist. Serious science delivered in a relaxed way.
chunky biff · GB
Love the way your brains work! May you forever drink Dino piss and never get lost in the solution x
Rhonda 1970 · AU
Great speaker and high quality content, but unfortunately it’s clearly built for YouTube, with too much visual content that doesn’t work well if audio-only.
LexPy · IT
Loving the material and yall are funny!
Treeeess · US
This is a thoroughly enjoying listen, where you get great communicators, who help you enjoy learning. Amazing and fascinating facts about the world around you and what makes us.
Nerdybails · US
Best podcast
Maxooo43 · DE
Sorry Alistair and Richard I think I’ve found my new favourite Rest Is… podcast!
iSven44pro · GB
I’m hooked already. Despite the chatty tone, the science being discussed is absolutely fascinating.
JasN4 · GB
The “worst” part about this is the episode length, I could easily listen to these two for hours!
Lexsed · GB
Beautifully meandering conversations about a single topic. Who knew 30 mins on water could be so good?
Cheezits87 · GB
Love the structure yet informality. It’s like being down the pub with a pair of super nerds. A sense of joy and fun from the presenters.
Bassoon-lip · GB
…The amount of time that is taken up by ads is terrible relative to how long the podcast is. I don’t mind ads being inserted in free content but this was way too much, and quite off-putting.
Extr3meIceman · GB
Really enjoyed the first episode and looking forward to the hopefully lots more episodes to come.
THh 20 · GB
Mind bending, playful and delightful
michaDalston · GB
What a great combo. Love the more long form science discussion format. Very much enjoyed the first few episodes. Looking forwards to more!
Kiyote-chi · GB
Absolutely love Hannah Fry, not sure why she’s letting this guy manspalain at her
Hoiouhuguh · GB
Hannah Fry and Michael Steven’s. What a combo for such an interesting podcast! I can already tell I am going to be a regular listener
M_M_H_ · GB
I’ve been desp hoping for a TRIS!At last!! Fascinating AND funny. They are a great combo.
Nikki Wellspring · GB
I love this podcast already, definitely going to carry me through those painful science lessons…
arconiatheory · GB
Really great podcast! They are two of my favorite!
bbradleyjoness · US
Just a brilliant first episode. I loved the whole thing. Great chemistry (pun absolutely intended) between you two. Thanks for such a great start. Love it.
JezBassinder · GB
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