The Just Interesting Podcast

Robin, and Alex discuss the recent story about scientists finding evidence of alien life on an exoplanet K2-18b. Could this actually be confirmed in the very near future, and what would that mean for society overall? We also discuss the other most likely places that life could be discovered within our lifetimes.

Robin, Martin and Alex discuss The Line - Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion (or more!) megacity of the future in the desert. Intended to be home to 9 million people, this continuous skyscraper will stretch for 170km (105 miles) and supposedly be self-sustaining on renewable energy, with no cars and all the amenities you need. But will this dream project actually become reality? And if it does, will it...

Hello and welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today we're discussing ghost ship sightings, and the fascinating mysteries that these creepy incidents have spawned.

Martin, Alex and Robin review the statistics, official advice and expert opinions on the odds of surviving a plane crash, and how you can improve your chances. Plus we respond to your comments!

Robin, Alex and Martin reveal predictions for 2025 by Nostradamus, Baba Vanga and some surprising psychics! Plus we review their predictions for 2024 and respond to your comments!

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today we're discussing how feasible a Martian colony would be with our current - or near future technology. Will humanity be able to overcome all the hurdles needed to make it to the red planet? And, more importantly, is it even worth the effort?

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today we're discussing a spooky topic for a spooky season - The Curse of the Pharaohs. Are curses real? Where did the idea of mummies rising from the dead originate? Will they make another Brendan Fraser "The Mummy" film? Some of these questions and more will be answered in today's episode. Enjoy!

This week we talk about some of the most heroic animals and their harrowing war stories. Are there any notable ones we missed off the list? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss the sceptical reaction to the historic spacewalk by Jacob Isaacman, when he became the first private citizen to make an extravehicular activity (EVA) at the highest orbit of an human to date, in SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission. Plus we bring our facts of the week and respond to your comments!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast where we are discussing anything and everything that we learned this week!

It's a NEW SEASON of the Just Interesting Podcast! This week we're discussing tornadoes. Just how dangerous are they? And what are the best ways of surviving one if you find one heading your way?

This week, we're discussing the future. What will the world look like in 2050 according to experts? Will humans have landed on Mars? Will flying cars finally exist? Will we invent Artificial General Intelligence? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Martin and Robin discuss the results of studies that indicate placebos might be more useful treatments than expensive medication. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast, recorded live on YouTube. Today we'll be discussing some of the most dangerous plants! Plus we pose a riddle and reveal facts that we learned this week!

What makes you happy? Martin and Robin discuss the surprising results of a new study into the UNHAPPIEST places to live, and ask whether those places can be made better. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

The big 150! We couldn't have done it without you all, so thank you so so much from Robin, Alex and Martin. As a celebration for reaching this milestone, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the weirdest conspiracy theories we've ever encountered, while answering some of your questions.

This week we're talking about the best spies from history! Some of these guys would make James Bond look like a boy scout. Who do you think we should have included? Let us know in the comments below!

Alex, Martin and Robin look at the latest statistics and studies to find an answer to what the ideal prison should be. Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we chat about AI. how safe is it? And what does the near future look like with it becoming an increasing part of our day-to-day lives? And in case Skynet is listening, we welcome our new AI overlords!

The Fermi Paradox asks why we haven't discovered alien life, if it exists? Alex, Martin and Robin discuss scientists' theories to answer the Fermi Paradox - and they're all terrifying. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we discuss some of the perhaps lesser-known dictators in power today, in some of the least free societies across the world.

Welcome back! This week Alex & Robin discuss some of the most harrowing survival stories we could find. Tales of human perseverance, determination, and ingenuity. Were there any that we missed?

Welcome, one and all, to 2024! As is customary on Just Interesting, we like to check in with Nostradamus, Baba Vanga and other mystics claiming to know what will happen in the year ahead. Will any of these predictions come true? Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss three famous inventions that were created for entirely different - and sometimes very misguided - reasons. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!

Happy Christmas one and all! We hope you're having a lovely day today and are properly spoiling yourself with lots of gifts and delicious foods, and of course, a great Christmas movie. Let us know what your favourites are, and see if you agree with our verdicts!

This week, Robin and Alex discuss what scientists have to say about what life beyond our own might just look like. Do you agree with them or our opinions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Alex and Robin discuss the deadliest outlaws of the Old Wild West. Plus we respond to your comments and share a riddle!

Facts You Didn't Know About Our Favourite Films

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss very cute animals! That could kill you in a variety of ways. Plus we challenge you with a riddle and respond to your comments!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we're discussing the lives of some of the richest people who have ever lived. If you found yourself with an unimaginable amount of money, what would you do with it? Let us know in the comments below!

Martin, Alex and Robin discuss the recent headline-grabbing presentation of extra-terrestrial corpses to the Mexican Congress. Are they real? And what does it mean to humanity if they are? Plus we respond to your comments and challenge you with a riddle!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, Alex & Robin discuss some of the most bizarre medieval foods. Would you try any of these dishes?

Martin, Alex and Robin discuss three strange cases of people who might prove reincarnation. Plus a riddle and we respond to your comments!

Alex and Robin discuss five films that predicted the future with uncanny accuracy and eerie prophecy. Plus Alex reads a riddle and we respond to your comments!

Alex and Robin discuss three of the strangest and sometimes disturbing religious sects you've probably never heard of. Plus the Riddle and we respond to your comments!

Welcome back to the Just Interesting podcast! This week Robin & Alex discuss some of history's lost treasures. Do you think any of these will ever be re-discovered?

Alex, Martin and Robin discuss their favourite blunders from military history, from Ancient Rome to the Wild West. Plus, we respond to your comments and share a riddle!

From sleep paralysis to fatal insomnia, to the biomechanics of dreaming, Alex and Robin discuss startling facts about sleep! Plus we respond to your comments and share a riddle!

Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! Today Robin and Alex discuss some notorious serial killers who were sadly never brought to justice, and look at some of the reasons why this might have been the case.

Alex and Robin discuss the biggest drug busts in history. Plus we discuss whether drugs should be decriminalised and respond to your comments!

Martin and Robin share a riddle, respond to your comments and discuss examples of occasions when internet sleuths ruined innocent people's lives.

Welcome to Season 7(?) of the Just Interesting podcast! Today we're discussing some obscure, but intriguing cryptids that caught our attention. Do you think any of these could be real? What would you have added to this list?

Robin explores the history of the Lance of Longinus and Adolf Hitler's pursuit of it during WW2.

Martin and Robin discuss The Boston Strangler mystery and compare the 2023 film to the real events. How accurate is it? Plus we respond to your comments!

Martin and Robin discuss the strangest and most surprising facts about being a parent vs being a non-parent. Plus we respond to your comments!

Alex and Robin discuss the biggest broadcasting hacks in history, from Anonymous to Aliens! Plus we respond to your comments!

It's our season finale! Stay tuned for a discussion on some weird medical cures, as well as an extra special, extra long quiz!

Having already discussed the most evil men, and most evil women from history, we thought we'd take a look at some of the most heinous crimes ever committed by children. Who was the most evil kid from history? Plus things we learned this week, your comments and the weekly quiz!

Robin, Alex and Martin discuss some of the most mysterious confessions made by people on their deathbed. Plus things we learned this week, your comments and the quiz!