From the makers of The Bugle, The Gargle returns with a comedic take on science and tech, with host Alice Fraser. Alice is joined every week by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire and hot takes. We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Gene editing, AI ‘ghosts,’ and a very busy week in science news
Gene editing, AI-generated ‘ghosts’ in literature, and a grab bag of science stories drive this episode of The Gargle. Alice Fraser, Robin Clyfan, and Josh Gondelman move from ethics to oddities, with stops at fake shopping dopamine, a new Peruvian lizard, and the return of the Bogong moth.
Crocodiles, brain science, and buried underwear collide in this satirical science roundup
The episode ranges from 2032 Olympic rowing in crocodile-infested waters to a part human-part mouse brain breakthrough. Alice Fraser, Michael Odewale, and Tom Neenan mix science and tech news with satire, plus buried underwear, hacked flocks, and African dogs on a thousand-mile search for mates.
A hidden English ‘super’ volcano, sea squirts, and cockroach dive gear
This episode dives into a possible ‘super’ volcano under England, alongside sea squirts, cockroach diving suits, and a manmade miniature universe. Alice Fraser, Ria Lina, and Joz Norris tackle science and tech with a satirical edge and a deliberately eclectic mix.
AI mishaps, dream science, and a surprisingly plausible Mars
AI takes center stage here, from a leaked Claude conversation to calorie trackers reportedly missing by hundreds. Alice Fraser, James Colley, and Tom Neenan also branch into dream research and the idea that transforming Mars may be less far-fetched than it once seemed.
A live Gargle dives into weird science, tech, skeletons, monkeys, and a missing giraffe
This live episode of The Gargle brings Alice Fraser together with Tom Neenan and Allison Spittle for a run through strange science and tech news. Expect a playful mix of political absurdity, archaeological intrigue, monkey conflict, and one very missing giraffe in Texas.
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