Need Knowledge, No Time

It’s that time again — Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) is back with another curiosity-packed ride through science, AI, and human weirdness. This week, Jesse and Becky tackle: 🧬 The “Crimson Tide” — the myth of women’s menstrual cycles syncing. Is it pheromones, coincidence, or a social illusion? You’ll get the real science and a surprising dose of empathy from both sides. 🗣️ Why every news anchor s...

Ever felt caught in between —not where you were, but not yet where you’re going? This week on Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) , Jesse and Becky unpack what psychologists call “liminal phases” —those strange transitions where creativity, learning, and self-discovery actually thrive . But we’re not just deep—there’s chaos too. The crew dives into the NRL Grand Final madness , the record-breaking Bronc...

Need Knowledge No Time is back with a jam-packed episode! 🚀 This week, Jesse & Becky: Kick off with our legendary Fact-Off – rapid-fire weird and wonderful truths you can drop at parties. Revisit the surprising story of Einstein in Israel – why he was offered the presidency and what might have been. Dive into Iceland’s 4-Day Work Week experiment – is it really boosting productivity and happin...

We’re back with another episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) ! This week Jesse and Becky bring you: 🐾 Fact-Off Round 3 : Wombat poop cubes, razor-blade-stomach acid, 68-year hiccups and more. 🧠 Jamais Vu : The opposite of déjà vu you’ve probably experienced but never named. 🎵 Algorithm Rant : Why Spotify, YouTube and social feeds keep showing you the same old stuff – and what that means for...

We’re back! In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) , Jesse and Becky return from a short break with: 🎤 The Fact-Off : Exploding ants, mirror fasting, and the strange history of cornflakes 🤖 AI Gone Wild : Creepy chatbot behavior, from flirty Bing to dangerous advice 🛠️ Everyday AI Tips : Two simple tricks to make ChatGPT & Gemini work way better It’s a mix of laughs, shocking stori...

You’ve got ChatGPT, Claude, maybe even Gemini… But are you really using them right? In this NKNT episode, we: Call out common AI mistakes Share exactly how we use AI day-to-day Debate whether hyper-efficiency is ruining creativity Settle a showdown of random genius in our 3-round Fact-Off Get smarter in under 30 minutes. Laugh at least twice. Zero prep. Maximum value. Who should listen: People int...

In this episode of Need Knowledge, No Time , we explore: Are cyborg bees straight out of science fiction — or already here? Should Donald Trump be using ChatGPT for advice? What actually makes a podcast good — and what do YOU think? Join us for curiosity, humor, and a little self-reflection. 👉 Tell us what you’d change about NKNT! We’re listening. 🎙 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, we asked AI the impossible: Who’s better — Tupac or Biggie? We didn’t stop there. We dragged Kendrick Lamar into it, plus… classical music? Turns out, AI has opinions — and some surprises — about hip hop, lyricism, and even Bach’s bangers. If you’ve ever argued about rap goats, wondered what an algorithm hears in “Juicy” or “California Love,” or want to know how Beethoven would do in a...

Want to run & jump faster right now ? This episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) reveals the surprisingly simple way to improve your speed by 3% INSTANTLY . We also dive into: The six traits that make someone scientifically “cool” Neuroscience-backed hacks to boost your mental performance A black panther roaming free in Bulgaria (!?) Fun, fast, fascinating. Perfect for curious minds who wan...

In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) , we hit the gas on some wildly unrelated but somehow deeply connected questions: 🏎️ Has Fast & Furious changed the way we think… or drive? 🖨️ Are printers the most evil invention of the modern era? 🧠 Could you actually download Kung Fu into your brain like Neo in The Matrix ? We ask AI, react like slightly tired humans, and try to make sense o...

Are you tired of feeling like you're being taken advantage of by big tech and online retailers? In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time, we empower you with the knowledge you need to fight back. First, we uncover the class-action lawsuit against Google, which alleges that Android phones are collecting your data even when they're turned off. Find out how this could be costing you money an...

We asked the world's most advanced AIs the questions their creators are too afraid to answer. The response we got was more honest—and more terrifying—than we ever expected. In this groundbreaking (or maybe not?) episode, we bypass the polished corporate answers and push Deepseek, ChatGPT, and Gemini to confront the harm they cause. The climax? A chilling confession that, if they had a choice, they...

This episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) hits that sweet spot between hilarious and head-scratching. We tackle everything from Tesla’s 124-year-old dream possibly coming true, to ridiculous scientific studies you can’t believe got funded, to whether peeing on a jellyfish sting actually helps. Mixed in? Sharp NBA Finals takes, a roast of pop culture headlines, and quirky tangents with real ans...

This episode starts with TV-induced emotional damage and ends with the possible warping of space-time. In between, we discover: Cuttlefish — nature’s undercover geniuses. These squishy marine creatures are doing things that make us question eating seafood… or our place in the food chain. The “dumbphone” uprising — why Gen Z is tossing smartphones for flip phones and what that says about us. Time W...

In this whirlwind episode of  Need Knowledge, No Time , we tackle three wildly different—yet strangely connected—topics that blur the line between sci-fi and reality: The Psychology of Shopping Lists : Becky’s Google feed reveals how your scribbled grocery list might expose secret traits (are you a nostalgic control freak or a future avocado tycoon?). Space Elevators & Lunar Trash : Scientists...

🎙️  In this episode of  Need Knowledge, No Time , we dive into three hilariously relatable topics that’ll make you rethink your life choices—and your phone’s opinions about you! Key Segments & Timestamps: "You’re Officially Old When…" (00:00–12:00) Grocery catalogue excitement 😂 Dad noises while standing up Why your phone keyboard is "shrinking" (spoiler: it’s not) AI’s take on subtle aging s...

Is a revolution coming? In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) , we dig into three strange but telling signals that 2025 might be on the edge of something big: 🔥 The Revolution Question — Are we watching the early signs of cultural and technological upheaval? 🤖 Kids Gemini — What’s really going on with the next-gen AI tools being handed to students? 🐋 The Whale in France — A disturbin...

In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) , we dive into the wildest trending questions people are asking online — and explore what they reveal about us. But it doesn’t stop there. We also stage a friendly battle between top AI tools — ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek — to see which one creates the best YouTube video script. The results? Unexpected… and kind of embarrassing (for the AIs). Also...

Tariffs, gorillas, and algorithms – oh my! This episode of "Need Knowledge, No Time" has it all. Do you really know who pays the price for Trump's tariffs? We break it down 1 . Ever wondered who'd win in a fight: 100 men or a silverback gorilla? AI delivers a surprising (and slightly disturbing) play-by-play 2 . Plus, Becky reimagines the social media algorithm for ultimate discovery.

Who is the true GOAT of Formula 1? In this rapid-fire episode of Need Knowledge No Time , we dive headfirst into the world of F1—unpacking the hottest debates, juiciest controversies, and high-tech secrets that fuel the pinnacle of motorsport. 🏎️ We cover it all: The never-ending battle: Lewis Hamilton vs. Michael Schumacher vs. Max Verstappen – who really deserves the crown? Inside the Christian...

In February 2025, North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group pulled off the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history , stealing a staggering $1.5 billion in Ethereum from Bybit. Yet, the media remains largely silent. Why? In this episode, we break down how this cyber heist compares to history’s biggest thefts, how stolen crypto is the new gold , and why this event should be setting off global alarm bells...

Awkward Elon Why We Find Elon Musk So Awkward Elon Musk is one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time—revolutionizing industries, dominating headlines, and, let’s be honest, making some pretty awkward public appearances. But why does he come across this way? Is it his unfiltered communication, his unusual speech patterns, or his obsession with internet memes? In this episode...

AI Singularity: Will Superintelligence Save Us… or Delete Us? Will tomorrow’s AI cure cancer and reverse climate change—or turn humanity into an afterthought? We unpack the  singularity : the explosive moment machines outsmart us forever. Dive into doomsday scenarios (eco-fascist algorithms, rogue AI), utopian dreams (post-scarcity luxury, immortality), and why experts like Ray Kurzweil and Yann L...

Could you one day vanish here and reappear across the galaxy? From  Star Trek ’s transporters to quantum labs breaking records, teleportation straddles fantasy and cutting-edge physics. In this mind-bending episode, we unravel why sci-fi’s vision of teleporting humans is light-years away—while  quantum teleportation  is already here. Discover how scientists "beam" information between entangled par...