Physical Attraction

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Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future - from a physicist's perspective. From the birth of stars to the end of the world, from interviews with experts to meticulously-researched deep dives, we'll explore the topics that shape our world.

Recent Episodes
  • Climate 201: Climate Doomism (II)
    Mar 9, 2022 – 40:15
  • Climate 201: Climate Doomism (I)
    Feb 21, 2022 – 49:09
  • UNLOCKED: Book Club: Tim Wu's The Attention Merchants
    Feb 8, 2022 – 36:48
  • Climate 201 NETS XI: Direct Air Capture, p2 and NETS conclusion
    Jan 24, 2022 – 41:21
  • Climate 201 NETS X: Direct Air Capture, part 1
    Jan 10, 2022 – 37:57
  • BONUS: Black Mirror IRL pilot - Be Right Back
    Dec 28, 2021 – 40:10
  • Climate 201: NETS VII: Ecosystem Restoration and Mangroves
    Dec 19, 2021 – 42:33
  • Climate 201, NETS IX: Ocean Iron Fertilization
    Nov 29, 2021 – 30:12
  • Climate 201: NETS VIII: Enhanced Weathering
    Nov 16, 2021 – 29:32
  • Climate201 NETS VI: Planting Trees and Afforestation
    Nov 1, 2021 – 51:24
  • Climate 201: NETS V: Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage
    Oct 18, 2021 – 55:15
  • Climate 201: Negative Emissions IV: Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
    Oct 4, 2021 – 01:04:56
  • Climate 201, Negative Emissions III: Technological Promises, or Prevarications
    Sep 21, 2021 – 01:05:34
  • Climate 201: Negative Emissions (II): We'll Always Have Paris?
    Sep 13, 2021 – 44:17
  • Climate 201: Negative Emissions I: The Last Thing We Should Be Talking About?
    Sep 6, 2021 – 43:55
  • Book Club: Jason Hickel's The Divide, Part II
    Aug 30, 2021 – 49:47
  • Book Club: Jason Hickel's The Divide, Part I: The Origins of Global Inequality
    Aug 24, 2021 – 59:37
  • Cosmology, VII: Cosmological Contradictions
    Aug 16, 2021 – 33:45
  • TT: Climate, CCS Struggles as Adaptation Stalls
    Aug 7, 2021 – 45:09
  • Thermonuclear Takes: Amazon Carbon Stocks and Global Green Recovery Progress Update
    Aug 3, 2021 – 28:15
  • Thermonuclear Takes: The Little Robot That Couldn't
    Jul 30, 2021 – 24:58
  • Thermonuclear Takes: Muon Madness Melting Models... Maybe?
    Jul 26, 2021 – 27:41
  • Thermonuclear Takes: Show updates, cosmology feedback, particle physics
    Jul 23, 2021 – 33:06
  • Cosmology VI: Cosmic Eggs and the Edge of the Universe
    Jul 20, 2021 – 30:02
  • Cosmology, Episode V: Einstein's Mistake
    Jul 13, 2021 – 42:25
  • Cosmology IV: Einstein's Cosmos
    Jul 6, 2021 – 33:10
  • Cosmology III: Hubble's Law
    Jun 29, 2021 – 28:49
  • Cosmology II: Starting From Nothing
    Jun 21, 2021 – 24:45
  • Cosmology, Episode I: In The Beginning
    Jun 15, 2021 – 23:49
  • Climate 201: Discourses of Climate Delay II
    Jun 7, 2021 – 43:23
  • Climate 201: Discourses of Delay, p1
    May 31, 2021 – 46:01
  • Hiatus until 1st June
    May 14, 2021 –
  • Why Should We Listen to Scientists?
    May 11, 2021 – 16:43
  • Machine Learning and AI vs. Climate Change
    May 4, 2021 – 38:03
  • Attack of the 50ft Blockchain, with David Gerard
    Apr 27, 2021 – 01:31:01
  • Thermonuclear Takes: The Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Rant
    Apr 20, 2021 – 01:28:52
  • Climate 201: Energy Efficiency IV: Jevons' Paradox, and Conclusion.
    Apr 13, 2021 – 38:39
  • Climate 201: Energy Efficiency, Part 3: Industry
    Apr 6, 2021 – 30:56
  • Thermonuclear Takes: Climate News; Global Rebound, "Net" Zero, Green Homes, Cumbrian Coal
    Apr 4, 2021 – 44:13
  • Climate 201: Energy Efficiency II: Buildings
    Mar 30, 2021 – 40:08
  • Thermonuclear Takes: Gamestop Post-Mortem, Way Too Late
    Mar 26, 2021 – 30:31
  • Climate 201: Energy Efficiency I: Transport
    Mar 23, 2021 – 37:45
  • The Glass Half-Empty: Debunking "New Optimism", with Rodrigo Aguilera: Part II
    Mar 16, 2021 – 01:20:30
  • Thermonuclear Takes: Greensill Collapses and Uber in Court
    Mar 13, 2021 – 39:42
  • The Glass Half-Empty: Debunking "New Optimism", with Rodrigo Aguilera - Part I
    Mar 8, 2021 – 01:02:30
  • Graphene and the world of 2-D materials
    Mar 2, 2021 – 19:31
  • Short-Circuiting the Meaning of Life (II)
    Feb 25, 2021 – 44:45
  • Short-Circuiting the Meaning of Life (I)
    Feb 22, 2021 – 53:24
  • The Democratic Challenge of Climate Change, with Professor Rebecca Willis
    Feb 16, 2021 – 01:17:12
  • Climate 201: Drawdown, Part III: Cookstoves, Co-benefits, and Conclusions
    Feb 8, 2021 – 30:15
Recent Reviews
  • Schleyer
    A standout, wide-ranging science podcast
    This has quickly become my favorite podcast. The host’s expertise is physics, including the physics of climate change, and the podcasts on those topic are interesting and revelatory to a lay person. But equally illuminating are episodes on other topics, including finance, economics and sociology. The host brings the same incisive analysis, preparedness and joy of discovery to all these subjects.
  • XPGC_92
    Thoughtful!
    Physical Attraction is a truly thoughtul and thought provoking show. The ideas discussed here aren't what you normally get on the internet, or sadly in the news. Clearly these ideas have been ruminated on for a while before being brought forth. Truly interesting topics from alien life to UBI. Highly recommended.
  • Elisabeth2364
    LOVE THIS SHOW
    Thomas is as Britishly charming as he is brilliant about how the world works. A delightful listen, couldn't recommend it enough <3
  • Tim Queeney
    Meson Master
    Many science podcasts are seriously overproduced. They have multiple hosts and feel the need to jazz things up as if they are afraid they're about to lose all their listeners any second if they concentrate on the science. The result is too many jokes, sound effects and banter. Physical Attraction has only Thomas Hornigold and his guests and Hornigold appears very confident that his listeners are tuning in because, well, they dig science and like to learn cool stuff. It's a refreshing change and much appreciated. Listen to this podcast, pay attention and you'll learn things. What a concept.
  • PerryBorenstein
    Wow
    A clear and meaningful exposition of the history of physics. Moves fast, a lot of information conveyed in a captivating way.
  • Pdillonjr
    Wonderful variety of topics!
    The narrator’s humor and delivery really grow on you. The more I listened, the bigger fan I became. A hidden gem.
  • MrBigPooper
    Great show!
    I really enjoyed the show. I told one person to listen to it!
  • Delta-Whiskey
    A lecture wrapped in good humor inside a friendly discussion
    This is really good.
  • Unframe of Mind
    The end is NEAR!
    Supervolcanoes, Artificial Intelligence run amok, world ending events? What could be more fun? Love the accent and the focus on natural sciences
  • MinutiaMen
    Very witty and unique
    Love this concept. Combining physics with phuking :). Highly recommend. -MinutiaMen
  • AussieAsh
    Love it
    Thomas is a great presenter and essayist. This podcast is a great mixture of entertaining philosophy, hard facts, and applied physics. The sort of show that makes you rewind and listen again. Thank you Thomas Hornigold!
  • DoomerT
    UK + Zanny Topic = Winner
    How could you not like this? Original, such verve, a treasure.
  • neddonovan13
    What a Concept!
    A+ for being one of the most original ideas I've seen in the podcast sphere, and the content does not disappoint at all! I have a blast listening to this one, and it makes for really great commute listening.
  • xtaxorx
    In depth content, easy to listen to
    The host covers subjects in depth, but in a way that's easy to understand.
  • Jeff Chesnut
    Creative, and fun, way to present physics
    This is a fun show that is also educational, or is it the other way around? In any case, the host is very engaging, with plenty of self-depracating humor that makes for a charming way to present physics. If you are looking for deepening your understanding of physics, this is your show!
  • The Woodswoman
    Sink your teeth into it!
    Bloody good show. Informative and well spoken. Cheers!
  • New fan 714
    An engaging listen
    I'm a former science journo, so partial to the subject matter, but even if I wasn't this podcast features excellent writing and so much enthusiasm. Great listen.
  • @chasingthemind
    Very creative!
    Lovely to listen to and educational as well. Very accessible to laymen. Makes even a non-science person like me able to understand the concepts being presented.
  • Misterkelly
    HOLY COW I LOVE YOUR SHOW
    I just started listening, and now I am addicted. Cant recommend this show enough!!!
  • reservation for Jerry
    A Great Listen
    A show that brings up great topics continually with each episode. A very mind bending experience.
  • PodcastPlayl.ist
    Hilarious premise and great delivery
    Well delivered. Worth a listen!!
  • Christopher Reinhard
    Spectacular
    I love learning about physics, and while some things being explained are a little complicated for my comprehension, I wish this guy was my science teacher in high school! Loved it!
  • xtinemaria
    Give it a try!
    Such a fun concept and executed well. Smart and fun to listen to.
  • kolkrabbi
    v good
    i love this podcast and the person behind it. helps w anxiety. helps w existence. 🐥
  • Jhawk7081
    Smart and Witty
    Love the show! Physics and Physical Attraction. Who would have thought!
  • jimson8
    Creative idea for a podcast
    Interesting jumping-off point for discussing physics. He makes what could otherwise be dry and boring topics interesting and easy to understand.
  • SMHeasley
    Great show concept, great podcast!
    I really love the concept of combining geeky pickup lines as a jumping off point for discussions of physics. This is a great show for nerdy folks like me. Looking forward to future episodes.
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