The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the Âé¶¹Éç.
From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang.
With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home.
Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.
Episodes to download
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The Human Story: How We Got Here and Why We Survived.—Series 15
Mon 13 Feb 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble to look at how modern humans evolved.
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Oceans: What Remains to Be Discovered?—Series 15
Mon 6 Feb 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders still lying hidden deep within our oceans.
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Science's Epic Fails—Series 15
Mon 30 Jan 2017
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guest Rufus Hound look at some of science's epic fails.
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How to Beat the House and Win at Games—Series 15
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to beat the house and win at games using science.
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The Science of Everyday Life—Series 15
Mon 16 Jan 2017
Robin Ince and Brian Cox look at the laws of nature that govern your everyday life.
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Christmas Special 2016
Tue 27 Dec 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a special Christmas edition of the science/comedy show
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The Universe: What Remains to Be Discovered?—Series 14
Mon 8 Aug 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at the home of radio astronomy, Jodrell Bank.
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200 Years of Frankenstein—Series 14
Mon 1 Aug 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
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Battle of the Sexes—Series 14
Mon 25 Jul 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and guests discuss the biological battle of the sexes.
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Science of Sleep—Series 14
Mon 18 Jul 2016
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests discuss the science of sleep.
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The Recipe to Build a Universe—Series 14
Mon 11 Jul 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what ingredients it takes to build a universe.
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The Sound of Music—Series 14
Mon 4 Jul 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince kick off the new series at the Glastonbury Music Festival.
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Brian and Robin's Infinite Inbox
Thu 25 Feb 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince answer The Infinite Monkey Cage listeners' questions.
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Climate Change—Series 13
Mon 22 Feb 2016
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guest Dara O Briain discuss climate change.
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Maths of Love and Sex—Series 13
Mon 15 Feb 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get romantic as they discuss the mathematics of love.
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Invisible Universe—Series 13
Mon 1 Feb 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to Mosi in Manchester and look at the invisible universe.
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What is Race?—Series 13
Mon 25 Jan 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Shappi Khorsandi and ask 'What is race?'.
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Artificial Intelligence—Series 13
Mon 18 Jan 2016
Brian and Robin talk artificial intelligence with Jo Brand, Anil Seth and Alan Winfield.
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Christmas Special 2015
Christmas Day 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and special guests look at the science in Doctor Who.
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Episode 2—An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity
Tue 15 Dec 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the legacy of Einstein's great theory.
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Episode 1—An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity
Tue 8 Dec 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 100th anniversary of Einstein's great theory.
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Forensic Science—Series 12
Mon 10 Aug 2015
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests take a forensic look at forensic science.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: San Francisco—Series 12
Mon 27 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to San Francisco to talk aliens and UFOs.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago—Series 12
Mon 20 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago to discuss fossils and evolution.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles—Series 12
Mon 13 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in LA, as they continue their tour of the USA.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: New York—Series 12
Mon 6 Jul 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to New York in the first of four shows from the USA.
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Serendipity—Series 11
Mon 23 Feb 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at some of the most serendipitous discoveries in science.
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What Is the Point of Plants?—Series 11
Mon 16 Feb 2015
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask, 'What's the point of plants?'.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
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