A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail

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Looking for a science comedy podcast that doesn't skimp on the details? We've got you. Join us once a month as three different science stories are dissected every month by the trio behind comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd.

Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney are experts at investigating things that might not seem particularly interesting on the surface, but become fascinating when you get down to the nitty and / or gritty.

Check out festivalofthespokennerd.com/tickets for details of our live shows in the UK and streamed across the world.

Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of. 

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jefe317

A true joy

This podcast is fun and educational in the best way possible. I’m so glad it’s back for a third season.
Diccen

It’s fine

It’s ok but the voices are hard to listen for a long time
Jacks107

Love this gives me cool facts

This podcast is amazing. The amount of info presented is perfect. A deep dive that is manageable for the topics given. I laugh a lot and get to embrace my true inner nerd. So glad it’s back for season 3. I was hoping they would get this going again
Ada01

Miss this Podcast

I have been re-listening to the podcast because I just miss it. I have even gone retro buying the Festival of ten Spoken Nerd live shows just to get more. The chemistry and geeky/nerdy nature of the show hits all the right notes.
Friendliestmilk

Delightful

I never know what I'm going to get on this podcast but I always know I will enjoy it!
Luckynumber23

A necessary addition to your podcast library

Hands down my favorite podcast ever. Funny and informative. Can’t wait for the third series!
Thom_D

An absolutely necessary podcast

I have loved the Spoken Nerd gang for a long time. And this podcast is amazing. If you like nerdy topics, nerdy songs, and references to pi you’ll love this podcast
reviewtheory20001046

Great Podcast

I don’t understand how it took me so long to find this podcast. Wonderfully interesting
Dedwarmo

A very specific kind of entertainment

I get warm feelings when I listen to these three humans talk. Top notch entertainment for anyone who wants to expand their understanding of the world, indeed, the universe. Helen, Matt and Steve are a gift to the English speaking world. I can only hope that other languages have their own trios of nerdy edutainers. May 2022.
the doc101011

Very poggers

This podcast is poggers.
Ryan AnChin

Absolutely love it

This podcast is so unnecessary, but so much details!
markandashley

Amazing Podcast!!!

I just can’t get enough of this podcast! It may say the detail is unnecessary, but I think it’s just right, and their nerd jokes are top notch hilarity.
AsmaAZ

Perfect just perfect

Someone shared this podcast on twitter and I’ve been listening to it during ramadan and in all and absolute honesty I have been having a blast, this is one of the absolute best shows I’ve heard ever, and will 100% recommend to anyone who might so much hint about wanting new podcast shows thank you so much for the company and the unnecessary details 🧡
Ridesatenspeedeverywhereguy

Fascinating, educational and funny!

All the things I want from a podcast are here in full force: eclectic and interesting science, some levity and jokes sprinkled in, and some great tangents that I personally enjoyed greatly! I particularly like the overlap of these individuals experience and knowledge, very satisfying and quite well rounded discussions because of it! More please!
abyss733

Yes.

Love the show and require more.
CarlLeGrone

Please more episodes

More is required
sadpanda95

Ever coming back?

Good shows, but they haven’t posted in a while...
Atwixtor

Awesome

Good stuff.
Thesupermonkey42

For the nerd in all of us

Simply put, this is one of the most entertaining and informative podcasts on math, science, and technology out there. Every episode each of the hosts presents a different aspect of a single theme, and every time I’ve come away with a new appreciation of how the universe works.
BartSimpson

2 of my favorite Nerds and one new one

I’ve seen loads of educational YouTube content featuring Matt and Steve. I am delighted to be introduced to Helen.
CuriousCK

Transmission?!? No, Dispersal

I absolutely love the podcast. It’s great to listen to extraneous information while on the road or otherwise engaged. However, Steve, I would argue that seeds are dispersed or they are transported but using the word transmission seems quite a bit of a stretch. Ha ha,Keep the details coming
Sashily's Kitchen

APOUD

This quickly became my favorite podcast. You know how good conversation passes the time quickly? That’s how it feels listening to this. I’m very grateful for this FIRSTT run, excited for more, and happy with the suggested podcasts!
Archibald666

Great brain candy

“Come for the unnecessary detail and stay for the “a podcast of”” -Matt Parker. Matt, Steve, and Helen offer great banter and stimulating information. I feel like I understand things to a much better level and really grasp the nuance. Great job!
BH1581

Entertaining & Interesting

A trio of nerdy fun people... I know it’s a bit redundant to say nerdy and fun. If you just thought “good point”, this is definitely a podcast you’ll enjoy. If you laughed at the thought of nerdy and fun being synonyms, then you’ll enjoy the self deprecating humor... you did just say you were laughing at your own thoughts...🤷🏻‍♂️😅
Gelada

Excellent detail…

…but a few too many complaints about it! I would like to see more complaints when the detail is insufficiently unecessary!
scottmacs

Wonderful Science Chats!

This show is fun, entertaining, and educational!
H.patel257468853

fantastic

great speakers and always interesting topics. quirky, fresh, fun
timwilkinson

The best MSM - Math, Science and Music

Always enjoyed their radio shows, stage shows, and individual YouTubings, so I’ve been waiting for this for a while. Not disappointed. Less superficial compared to other science shows often are, and much better for it. Details necessary and unnecessary.
JB in SF CA

As good as you’d hope!

I love these folks on YouTube, and the podcast doesn’t disappoint!