The Information Entropy Podcast

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we are exploring deserts in The Shadow of the Sand! When we are not theorising about possible book trilogies the boys explore what deserts are (not just sand and heat) and how they form around the equator due to Hadley Cell air circulation. The boys explore the different types of deserts and the geological conditions leading to their...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week explore the all-encompassing emergent property that is friction. No matter what we do in our lives, friction probably has some part to play whether we realise it or not… but what actually is it and how is it studied? Find out about friction types, spontaneous “welding” of metals in space, bearings, ‘Superlubricity’, knee joints, and m...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we continue our exploration into the electromagnetic spectrum. Given the extreme heat (transmitted through infrared radiation… see its relevant ramble!) the boys start the episode exploring heat waves, heat domes, British summer heat, and the El Niño–Southern Oscillation events and what that even is. After that, attention turns to mic...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we aimed to speak about the electromagnetic spectrum! But before that we had a deep and impromptu dive about books we are reading and weighed in on the debate of reading books vs listening to them as audiobooks… or both at the same time! When we finally get back on track, we explore what electromagnetic radiation actually is. Particle...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we are buzzing at you about electricity! What even is electricity in the first place and how does it interact with magnetism? One of the four fundamental forces of nature we break it down for you here today. The boys dive into the fundamental physics of electricity, explaining electron movement, currents, metal lattices, and electrica...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we are back to our regular two-host shenanigans and we are exploring the different ways that people perceive the world. Hyperphantasia is the enhanced ability to visualise things in your mind’s eye, Mitch conducts the “Cube Test” on Tom to test hist ability, come and try it out yourself! Tom looks at face blindness and asks why specif...

In this episode of The Information Entropy Podcast, we ask: Do animals experience emotions? We are right in the middle of Tom’s area of work and interest so today he is going to explore how the field of emotion seeks to answer one of the biggest questions we have about animals. Tom first starts with what emotion is and the philosopher’s dilemma known as “the problem of other minds”. From there Tom...

In this episode of The Information Entropy Podcast, we ask a simple question: is anything truly random? We explore why randomness matters for cryptography, statistics, and scientific modelling, and how computers attempt to generate unpredictability from purely deterministic logic. From game show exploits to lava lamps and quantum vacuum fluctuations, we trace how humans try to manufacture randomne...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast! This is a special episode as Mitch and Tom conduct their first ever in-person recording of the show! The boys embark on a journey of perceptual differences as they seek to understand how other people internally perceive and process the world, starting with those people with Aphantasia: the inability to visualise things in the minds eye.

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week the boys finish their exploration of extinction, managing to stay much more on topic! The boys start by contemplating the Hantavirus outbreak in relation to previous circumstances before quickly recapping what classifies as extinction. They turn to the topic of conservation strategies and how they can help and how sometimes they might be m...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week Tom is back and the boys are aiming to cover the topic of extinction! You will see that this is a meandering topic of cybersecurity, AI, extinction, and a section on Magic at the very end. While on topic, we find out what actually counts as extinction and how the IUCN defines and declares a species as extinct, we hear about the story of th...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity—but not always in the ways headlines suggest. In this episode, we explore the concept of “Claude Mythos,” a purported frontier AI system linked to advanced vulnerability discovery, and unpack what it represents in the broader evolution of cyber defence and offense. From traditional scanning tools to agentic AI capable of iterative reaso...

In Part 3 of our Artemis series, we take a step back from the rockets and hardware to look at the bigger picture. This solo episode explores what the Artemis program really means, not just for space exploration, but for the future of humanity. From building a sustainable presence on the Moon to laying the groundwork for missions to Mars, Artemis represents a fundamental shift from exploration to e...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are continuing our exploration into the history of space travel and the Artemis 2 mission, with many 100% related tangents along the way (less battery talk this week)! Tom explores the history of getting the first people into space, we have an image of chimpanzees being the first to brave the frontier of space but what about the worms,...

This week we start to trace the story of space travel from the first theoretical rockets to the massive machines sending humans back to the Moon today. Tom explores the physics of rockets leading up to the first satellite that was launched into space: Sputnik 1. Mitch focuses on the current Artemis 2 mission and the boys discuss the technological advancements that are likely to arise from a rejuve...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! In this episode we explore inflammation — the body’s essential response to injury and infection. We break down the stages of inflammation, the different morphological patterns it can take, and the distinction between acute and chronic inflammation. Along the way, we connect these processes to common diseases and conditions driven by inflammation, re...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week, we explore the world of dinosaurs — what actually was a dinosaur and when did they live in relation to us anyway? We look at giant herbivores and apex predators, understanding how they shaped their ecosystem and how it shaped them in return. We look at fossils and follow the analysis process that allows us to infer their physiology and ev...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we start with Beavers and end up with Aristotle? Confused? You haven’t event listened yet! Following the release of Hoppers we start by exploring ecosystem management, dive into the science of animal communication, exploring how researchers decode animal vocalisations and even attempt to speak back. Finally, we ask a bigger question: what...

The deep ocean covers most of our planet, yet it remains one of Earth’s least explored environments. In this episode we descend through the layers of the ocean to understand the deep, and how life survives in a world without sunlight. We explore the nutrient cycles that power deep-sea ecosystems, from sinking organic matter to whale falls and hydrothermal vents, before looking at the extraordinary...

Exercise isn’t just burning calories — it’s a fascinating biological process that challenges your muscles, heart, and metabolism at every level. In this episode, we explore how your body generates energy, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic effort, and why muscles get stronger when stressed. We also unpack VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and the “afterburn” effect, showing how different types...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are turning our heads to the ever-impressive Winter Olympic Games! While exploring the science and mechanics behind the flight of ski jumpers and the twists and turns of figure skating the boys also explore the scandals that have come out of this years games: Penis-gate (fact or fiction), the Canadians double touch curling, and much mor...

Should you trust your own memory? Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week we are returnign to memory to understand how recall actually works, why amnesic patients can still learn, how trauma reshapes childhood memory, and what ADHD and autism reveal about how differently brains store the past.

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are exploring our past through the form of memories… what are memories in the first place and how do they biologically function? Are they as accurate as you think or is your episodic memory filled with false reconstructions? How it possible for two people observing the same event to have two dramatically different recollections? Why is...

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are returning to the world of supplements and exploring, are they fact or fiction? I will not lie… this is quite an off-topic episode, the boys explore concentration and focus supplements (ironic I know) as well as heavy metal contamination in our food. Mitch and Tom recount their uni days and reminisce about the unhealthy quality of  c...

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week we ask: Are supplements actually doing anything — or are we just very expensive placebo machines? We dig into vitamins, minerals, and the booming world of supplements. We break down what vitamins actually are, how they were discovered (and why some mysteriously skipped letters), whether taking certain supplements together really improves a...