The Just Interesting Podcast

Feb 02 2025 164 ep. 73 mins 944

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Join Martin Robin and Alex each week as we bring you little-known facts and stories that are ...well...just interesting!

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162: How To Survive A Plane Crash | The Just Interesting Podcast #162

Feb 02 2025 56 mins

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!

161: 2025 Psychic Predictions | The Just Interesting Podcast #161

Jan 06 2025 74 mins

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!

160: Can Humans Survive on Mars? | The Just Interesting Podcast 160

Dec 02 2024 68 mins

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?

159: The Curse of the Pharaohs | The Just Interesting Podcast 159

Oct 22 2024 72 mins

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!

158: Heroic Animals of War | The Just Interesting Podcast 158

Oct 01 2024 48 mins

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!

157: Was SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Spacewalk A HOAX? | The Just Interesting Podcast #157

Sep 17 2024 58 mins

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!

156: Interesting Facts About Anything and Everything | The Just Interesting Podcast 156

Aug 05 2024 49 mins

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

155: How To Survive A Twister | The Just Interesting Podcast 155

Jul 17 2024 43 mins

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?

154: What Will The Future Look Like In 2050? | The Just Interesting Podcast 154

Jun 10 2024 67 mins

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!

153: Are Placebos Better Than Drugs? | The Just Interesting Podcast #153

May 27 2024 45 mins

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!