Pub Science

Ben and Isaac discuss their lives as fairly typical mid-twenties Londoners and ask, what damage does getting drunk at the weekend do to your body? Expect tales of tomfoolery, a pitch-perfect rendition of Dido’s ‘White Flag’, and a desperate plea for Brian Cox to appear on the pod. (Although alcohol is discussed in a fairly lighthearted manner throughout, Ben and Isaac are well aware of the devastating impact it can and does have on people’s lives. If you or someone you know are affected by alcohol addiction, help is one click away: www.smartrecovery.org.uk www.addaction.org.uk )

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Earth, Wind & Fire would be over the moon, and you should be, too: your hippocampus is healthy and your synapses are firing off neurotransmitters like nobody's business. More on all that, plus some truly terrible jokes, a surprising amount of singing, and a unique take on the challenges facing London taxi drivers, in this episode of Pub Science.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Ben and Isaac cover the entire history of the human race, why you wouldn't want to share a boat with Charles Darwin, and the harsh reality of Greek yogurt. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for BONUS CONTENT, featuring some drunk people trying to talk about science.