For the Science-minded and Otherwise
I am not a science-y person. I just don't have the science-mind to remember and catagorize facts. The Paleopals, however, present science news in a format that is both informative and entertaining. Interesting stories and funny hosts - they call themselves paleopals for crying out loud - make this an al laround solid podcast. I enjoyed the interactivity of their website as well, an online poll asking if Superman is photosynthetic or photovoltaic really shows their commitment to making science interesting to a diverse audience. I actually didn't know there was a difference (or that photovoltaic was a word), but I listened to them discuss it, I looked it up myself, then I had a friend explain it to me really slowly, and I learned something. Alright, I forget the difference now; but I had fun listening to them argue about it, and my ignorance did not prohibit me from voting. That's right: Science...sort of, it's for scientists...and other sorts.Read full review »
Microlad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/03/09
More reviews of Science... sort of
I'm a 40 year old engineer who was searching for another interesting science podcast. I'll admit that the cute logo pulled me in for a listen. Oh the pain! It was like stepping back 5 years in the podcast time machine. 5 minutes into the podcast (1/4 of my commute time) and not one...Read full review »
Skadar via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/10
I'm a SAHM (stay at home Mom) to two small children and recently found the joy in listening to podcasts while doing housework or when I just can't handle hearing/watching Sponge Bob anymore. I think your Podcasts are highly entertaining with the right mix of scholarly and pop culture. As...Read full review »
Mossymama via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/17/10
So, remember those drunken wee hour conversations when you and your buddies stumbled onto all of those great thesis ideas...and then forgot them after arguing about the viability of lex luthor's doomsday device? This show is like that. They had me hooked when they started talking about the...Read full review »
Neverheidae via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/20/09
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