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“I enjoy this show. There’s always something I learn when I listen to it.”
Reavis Creavis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/21
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“This podcast is a fun way to explore alternate realities using scientific reasoning. I love how it opens the mind to new and intriguing scenarios. I can’t wait to listen to all the episodes! Great podcast! Thanks for putting this together!”
Flash-no-More via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/07/21
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“…when Philip Shane and Prof. Matt Stanley delve into one of their scientific / technological / cultural ”what the ifs”. The best that I know the responses from Matt Stanley are mainly improvised on the spot (which gave me a weird tangent, as the voice of Matt sounds very similar to the...”Read full review »
MooseMeister via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/25/21
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“This is a lighthearted show that is very enjoyable and funny...it’s nice to let minds run wild just to see where that leads.”
Noeta1004 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
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“Loved your recent podcast! Cage Match. Love that it ended up in an elevator instead of as a cage match! I am definitely a “Bob” and yet, I like to look a the art in an exhibit BEFORE reading all that mumbo jumbo. Loved the idea of the big blue painting versus space too.”
HandwrittenLife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/20
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“Really fun, super smart with a great sense of humour. Also I cannot believe how much information these guys (and their guests) know! And to be a professor of the history of science? Basically you are a walking encyclopedia. Wow. I’ve been totally hooked for a while!”
KathyAlmonds via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/29/20
“This show is great. I've been on with them twice now and feel privileged. They always know how to take science and technology and hurl it into the farthest realms of possibility! If space, astronomy and the STEMs are your thing, I highly recommend listening in.”Read full review »
StoriesbyMatt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/20
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“Matt and Philip are a great team, both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about so many subjects. What the if is some crazy combination of comedy, game show, talk show and science info podcast which adds up to a very interesting and entertaining listen.”
Freakwalrus via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/17/19
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“Really cool show, I learned a ton and laughed a bunch, which is what I want most in my podcasts!”
RocketMan3333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/19
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“A beautiful example of how to think out of the box of normal thinking, an erudite professor and a filmmaker who is continually amazed about everything.
Listen, you won’t be disappointed!”
maartengruijters via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
11/06/19
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“Good science with humour. Great combination. I laughed- bring it on!”
Roddyrook via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/21/19
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“Expertises and entertainment combined these two are just great.”
all downhill via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/19
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“Always funny, always interesting, this podcast should be listened to in it's entirety. There is so much to learn, and a lot of mind-bending concepts that are explained in an understandable way.
Philip is a layman of science, but still manages to ask the right questions, from the absurd and...”Read full review »
blablabla4321572457 via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/16/19
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“Thank you Philip & Matt for explaining everything so clearly and with a sense of humor! I have learned about things that I had no knowledge of before. What a great show, highly recommended.”
Frances Of Cambridge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/19
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“I love this podcast! As a very curious person, this podcast entertains me whenever I listen to it. These episodes help me think outside the box and question what the if? Would recommend this to anyone who loves science!”
Shreks Girlfrend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/19
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“This just might be the most interesting, educational, and funny of the science podcasts in this universe. I subscribe to a couple dozen science and math podcasts. Science podcasts are my go-to diversion when driving, mowing the lawn, or participating in otherwise boring tasks. WHAT THE IF? is...”Read full review »
Willieinwinchester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/19
“Philip and Matt are well spoken, funny, and smart guys! They talk about things that we all ponder while we lay awake at night, or maybe in the shower? Shower thoughts! I particularly enjoy their ability to get into the weird realm of pseudoscience for the sake of asking...WHAT THE IF!?
Thanks...”Read full review »
kcrichton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/19
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“I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It really takes me out of the present for a time and opens up the imagination. Gives you some good stuff to think about. Thanks guys for making this podcast.”
comboguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/19
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paid user 999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/19
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“This show is really great, it's an unusual science show, because they mix in science fiction movies and books, and they have an awesome sense of play and imagination. I've taught science, and I know how hard it is, and Philip & Matt on this show make it not only look easy, but it just...”Read full review »
wendyame via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/19
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“I’m over 17 minutes into an episode about if astrology is real and they’ve only started talking about the topic. Meandering and uninteresting. Avoid.”
Laughing Dog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/19
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“What PHUN! Just discovered this podcast from John Martellaro:Background Mode and listened to this deep granular dive into the consideration of NOTHINGNESS. It was hilarious and interesting and thought provoking at the same time. What a lot of fun. Thank you, Guys. Shared it with my brother,...”Read full review »
Still Willing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/19
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“If you like science, you like to think and you like podcasts, you're going to like "What the If?" The premise is great, the hosts are honest and funny - they make a great duo. Every episode, you get a different premise, which gets discussed in detail, but with some really wonderful...”Read full review »
Guy Rader via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/19
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“I recently listened to the FLAT EARTH episode while on a late night drive. It was funny and geeky. They took seriously the flat earth model in order to poke holes in it. What would the world be like? Wildly different!”
chess is fun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/18
“You don't have to be a science nerd to enjoy Philip and Matt's show. These guys have a great rapport and make learning about science quite infectious (like an infectious disasse). Subscribe to this podcast and you won't be sorry. Safe for the entire family.”Read full review »
schartoff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/18
“Philip and Matt followed me on Twitter so I gave their podcast a try. I was instantly hooked from the first episode. It took me 18 days to listen to the 36 episodes that were available at the time. These guys are curious, skeptical and educated nerds and their love of sci-fi and science combine...”Read full review »
Therin 33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/18
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“I love how this show starts off with one topic and by the end we are somewhere totally different and it feels like you learned something! If you want to learn something from a podcast give “What the if” a listen.”
colton1205 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/18
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“It’s like listening in on the conversations you had in your small N.Y. apartment with your film school roommate about 30 years ago over a plate of spaghetti while deconstructing an episode of Star Trek Next Generation. Those were the days...”
Rapido2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
03/14/18
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“Debate bolsters not only the minds ability to engage but also the imagination. If you want a show that debates variety of topics with intelligence and humour you’ve found it! Keep up the great work guys.”
Kermit's Banjo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/29/17
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“This is SO much fun, and informative too! Phil and Matt are great complements to each other, and make for excellent listening company - like two awesomely interesting friends you are having dinner with, with whom the conversation ranges widely over many topics... with such good humour too!”
cvj_one via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/17
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“I'm not into shows that chit-chat about random stuff, which is what I expected from a show called "What the If", but I have to admit: I get it. Not only is there great chemestry and humor but they have brought up some thought provoking but intelligent topics.
Good stuff guys!”Read full review »
SteveStewartMe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/17
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“Great concept, funny hosts. What if one thing were different? How would that effect everything else? This satisfies my craving for science fiction and humor.”
Offroad from RobotPizzaVan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/17
“Each episode is a stroll from one cool science idea to another.
Philip Shane and Matt Stanley think out loud about things you wonder: how you'd feel in space, what the Milky Way really looks like, what's the likelihood you'll fall through your chair, the kinds of discoveries...”Read full review »
Margaret OK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/17
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