Songwriting

We discuss the art of songwriting – combining lyrics and music to make a hit song.

• 6 mins

The hidden life of buffets

We discuss buffet meals and the history behind them and teach related vocabulary.

• 6 mins

Climate change: Are there too many people?

Does the size of your carbon footprint depend on where in the world you were born?

• 6 mins

Can AI have a mind of its own?

Hear about the software engineer who became 'friends' with his computer.

• 6 mins

Exercise for The Lazy

What's the least amount of exercise you should do to stay healthy?

• 6 mins

Doomscrolling: Why do we do it?

We discuss if there is an evolutionary reason why we're attracted to bad news.

• 6 mins

Why do we procrastinate?

Do you leave your work until the last minute? If so, this programme is for you!

• 6 mins

The health benefits of apples

Could there be some truth in the proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?

• 6 mins

Losing your mother tongue

Hear the story of a woman who replaced her native Czech for English.

• 6 mins

How to talk to a climate denier

The dos and don'ts of trying to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.

• 6 mins

Food and mood

We look at the link between what you eat and how you feel.

• 6 mins

Are you lonely in a crowd?

We discuss the role of crowds in modern life

• 6 mins

Do you get jealous easily?

Hear experts talking about jealousy and envy, and learn related vocabulary.

• 6 mins

Would you eat a Kalette?

Learn about the world of novelty vegetables.

• 6 mins

How culture affects sadness

Could your culture influence sadness? We talk about sadness and teach you vocabulary.

• 6 mins

What's the point of museums?

Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.

• 6 mins

Women in politics

We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.

• 6 mins

Ice and the origins of life on Earth

Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.

• 6 mins

Addicted to war

A war correspondent tells his story.

• 6 mins

Food shortages

Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.

• 6 mins

Can climate change cause more disease?

Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?

• 6 mins

Ecotourism: good or bad?

Is a style of tourism that respects animals and local communities working well?

• 6 mins

The art of subtitling

Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.

• 6 mins

The benefits of doing nothing

Would being lazy have a purpose in life?

• 6 mins

Sonic seasoning

Can sound make your food taste better? Neil and Beth discuss.

• 6 mins

Is it wrong to eat plants?

We are kind to animals. What about plants?

• 6 mins

Should we fear chatbots?

We talk about chatbots and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.

• 6 mins

Plants fighting pollution

We talk about whether plants can clean up our mess.

• 6 mins

Could you live on wild food?

We hear about a new foraging project and the health benefits of eating wild food.

• 6 mins

The right way to say sorry

Neil and Beth talk about different ways of apologising.

• 6 mins