Sep 2025

Spaaaace Compilation

To infinity, butt facts, and beyond! It's not a shock that we here at Tangents love space. This wide-ranging set of episodes takes us all over our seasons - and all throughout our universe - as we learn about the wonders of space both near and very, very, very far.Episodes in thi ... Show More

3h 40m

Sep 2025

Bonus Backlog Bonanza - Ep. 37

This bonus episode was originally posted on Patreon on July 16, 2024 titled "Extra Special Crew Chat!"Original Patreon description: Tangents is made possible by people like you - who contribute to our Patreon which makes this show free for everyone! This week we are in the midst ... Show More

33m 55s

Sep 2025

Bonus Backlog Bonanza - Ep. 36

This bonus episode was originally posted on Patreon on July 1, 2024 titled "June Bonus!"Original Patreon description: This is going be a gooooooood one! Here's some cut for time content from the bananas episode!SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents ... Show More

7m 38s

Aug 2024

What a Gas! - Dave Gorman, Mark Miodownik and Lucy Carpenter

Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk hot air as they explore the pivotal role of gasses in our lives. Joining them to add some CO2 to the mix is material scientist Mark Miodownik, chemist Lucy Carpenter and comedian Dave Gorman. They discuss how humans came to even understand it existed ... Show More

42m 56s

Jun 2022

Farts

Let 'er rip! The girls are bubbling with excitement for the sounds, the smells and the textures of this flatulent fetish. Tune in to hear about farting in the workplace, why toots are better with clothes on, and Rachel's symphonic digestive system. It's the only gas you can affor ... Show More

49m 56s

Oct 2019

S1E2 - Episode #2 - Oxygen

This week Fergus, Carys and Joe discuss oxygen, the third most abundant element in the universe by mass. Listen to find out about oxygen bars, fire and the ozone layer! Plus a look at science "In The News", the return of "Science Fact or Science Fiction?" and a new game called "S ... Show More

28m 20s

Oct 2019

210: Chest Moose Tattoo (w/ SciShow Tangents!)

What's going on with microbes? What happens when an astronaut sneezes in space? Why do we have toes? Should I dress fancier? Why aren’t there drones on Mars? Do you get lighter every time you fart? What do I do about the poster I don’t understand? Why do animals live for differen ... Show More

34m 1s

Jun 2014

The Status of Flatus

<p>The Status of Flatus: What is a fart? What's the science behind passing gas and why does volume, frequency and stench very so much from person to person? Answers await, gentle listener, as Robert and Julie discuss the biology behind breaking wind in this classic STBYM podcast ... Show More

34m 31s

Oct 2019

S1E3 - Episode #3 - Nitrogen

This week our hosts are joined by guests Samuel and Becky to talk all things Nitrogen. We hear about how nitrogen seems to turn up everywhere - from pharmaceuticals, to explosives, to DNA!

30m 59s

Oct 2022

Gas Busters - Life Lab, Pt. 5

If there’s too much gas in the atmosphere, who you gonna call? Gas Busters! Find out how a bacteria from a rabbit’s gut could help fight climate change, in our final episode of Life Lab. This episode features Dr. Ryan Tappel of LanzaTech, and a song collaboration with Basho Mosk ... Show More

19m 41s

Jan 2021

Helium vs. Neon

Today, we’re letting the science rip in a seriously gassy showdown. It’s helium versus neon! One is famous for making balloons float and voices squeaky -- the other is prized for its beautiful glow. Brains On star Sanden Totten and science writer and comedian Kasha Patel go head ... Show More

35m 42s

Jan 2021

Helium vs. Neon

Today, we’re letting the science rip in a seriously gassy showdown. It’s helium versus neon! One is famous for making balloons float and voices squeaky -- the other is prized for its beautiful glow. Brains On star Sanden Totten and science writer and comedian Kasha Patel go head ... Show More

35m 42s