Henry Leitch & Sam Pickett

The Sub Standard Model

Science EN ↓ 61 episodes

This is a subjectively comedic podcast by scientists for scientists. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." This podcast has been carefully crafted after binging an alarming number of science shows and spotting the same pattern: everyone sticks to the safest, most mainstream topics, wheels out the same three analogies, and then tiptoes away from any actual depth. So we thought, “If you can’t beat them, join them" (but with tighter editing and more science). The result is clear, entertaining storytelling that goes properly...

Author

Henry Leitch & Sam Pickett

Category

Science

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Latest episode

May 12, 2026

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Episodes

We Are Back! 28.12.2024

After an oh so brief hiatus, the boys in bed are back with a cheeky update on university science life. Though we have both faced hardships untold, is there still a light at the end of the educational tunnel? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask...

E29: Anti Matter Chatter 30.10.2023

You all remember Frozen Muon Testicles. No? Thank god, because today we've decided to basically rehash one of our old episodes in order to hopefully do the subject matter more justice than we were capable of 6 months previous. Dedicated to Erasto Bartholomeo Mpemba (1950–2023) Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the q...

E28: Fast Ass Grass 17.09.2023

A spirited chat about nature's most interesting tubes: Bamboo. Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's Crystal Math Adventure 10.09.2023

Yesterday, Henry spent a day of ecstasy in a crystallography lab and you lucky folks get to hear all about it. Prepare to gain a deeper understanding of x-ray diffraction, unit cells, orbitals and the golden ratio among other chemistry-related goodies. Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never though...

E27: Irrational Petal Schematics 02.09.2023

Why are all Plants following this pattern? Are we really the way for the universe to observe itself? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E26: Lazarus Owl Sticks 26.08.2023

Where do animals go when they become extinct? And can they come back? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E25: Screaming Silica Birds 20.08.2023

What caused the mysterious Monterey Bay attack that inspired Hitchcock's "The Birds"? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E24: Persistent Historical Trauma 13.08.2023

Are your phobias a trickle-down from the trauma of your ancestors? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E23: The Hemocyanin Scandal 06.08.2023

Why do we bleed Horseshoe Crabs dry? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E22: Biggest Smallest Phyla 30.07.2023

The Biggest And Smallest Animal Species Are Cousins? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E21: Censored Implosion Chances 23.07.2023

We are back and the last people to talk about "Ocean Gate"-GATE. How does one rationalize the Monty Hall Problem? Why is visiting the Titanic so valuable right now? How strong are Grizzly Bears? Why does pressure redefine solid objects? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did no...

Sam's Deluxe Musical Rant: Directors Cut With Subtitles 09.07.2023

Sam talks about one of his favourite things, and realises that it doesn't make any sense. Is music just meaningless sound? even the bangers?? Tune in to find out Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

E20: Fluid Shark Antennae 02.07.2023

Why did the fish hold its breath? Why did the jellyfish shine? Why is infected water so slippery? err Henry, where did all the episodes go?? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E19: Sunny Wolf Populations 25.06.2023

Why is the sun’s atmosphere hotter than its surface? What happens to population dynamics at small population sizes? Has Henry done a science?? Why did Brendan's sex life save the island? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. S...

E18: Assorted Fun Facts 18.06.2023

Why are wet shirts darker than dry ones? Why aren't baked beans baked? Why do Sperm Whales scream? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E17: Vaccinated Monster Group 11.06.2023

Why do vaccines cause autism? What is the MONSTER Group? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E16: Kaleidoscopic Electrical Restitutions 28.05.2023

Do BATTERIES Bounce Higher When Out Of Charge? How Can Circular Rainbows Form In The Shadow Of Aircrafts? How Is Pink Floyd Linked To The Illuminati? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

E15: Exo Solar Avians 10.05.2023

Why Do Birds Have Tiny Genomes? Why Have Scientists Put Chili In Solar Panels? Where Is The Ninth Planet In The Solar System? My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Dickles? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast...

E14: Car Puddle Polymers 21.04.2023

Why is the desert so shiny? Are there any accessible, informative science books that may be hitting our shelves this summer? Why does plastic go white when I break it? What is that horrible noise oh god somebody please close the window I'm going to crash? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never tho...

E13: Spinal Asparagus Plastic 21.04.2023

Who littered in my broccoli? What if a grape was meat? Why is there evil dust at the bottom of the sea? Could a watermelon ever write poetry? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's Special Fourier Rant: Directors Cut With Subtitles 29.03.2023

Maths Of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. Maths Of Diffraction Patterns. Maths Of Smudgy Space Photos. Maths Of Podcast Editing. Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's Special Electromagnetic Rant: Directors Cut With Subtitles 06.03.2023

How do we know how fast light travels? How does a Magnetic field create an electric field? What is the maths that describes these fields?  Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E12: Scotch Cocaine Termites 01.03.2023

A deep dive into everything invented in Scotland (AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING) . The neurobiology of cocaine addiction. How big can an animal city get? (VERY BIG) Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

E11: Sentient Fungal Retinas 01.03.2023

How feasible are ZOMBIES? Trees have eyes, not a question, not a joke, not a play on words, THEY HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT YOU. Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E10: Naked Copper Rainbows 03.02.2023

How did the eel kill the horse? Why does petrol look so pretty? How did the rat say nah to cancer? Is squirt pee? Don't forget to leave us a review! We actively take feedback into future episodes. "On this sciencey show, we answer the questions you never thought to ask, did not want to ask and did not ask." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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