Stuff Matters with Ed Conway

We tell the hidden stories of the objects around you. Bananas, trainers, AirPods - they all reveal something about the modern world. Our hope is you’ll never look at stuff the same again. Hosted by Ed Conway.

Episodes

Will the West ever be able to produce stuff again? (And other Qs answered by Ed)

Aug 16, 2026 · 24 min

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Trainers: An old pair of Nikes that altered history

Jul 26, 2026 · 1h 11m

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Howitzers: Medieval cannons and the supply chains of modern war

Jul 20, 2026 · 1h 1m

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More Stuff Matters: If fertility is falling, who is having children?

Jul 13, 2026 · 23 min

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Car seats: The mystery of our depopulating planet

Jul 5, 2026 · 57 min

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Bananas: Is it the end of our favourite fruit?

Jun 28, 2026 · 56 min

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AirPods: Why's everyone fighting over the mysterious elements inside?

Jun 21, 2026 · 1h 0m

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LEDs: How a little blue light changed the world

Jun 14, 2026 · 54 min

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What is Stuff Matters?

May 27, 2026 · 1 min

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