Scientific American

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

A major science and popular science publisher known for producing and distributing science-focused podcast content, including the Science Quickly series. The company publishes articles and columns on topics ranging from space and astronomy to psychology and technology, and serves as a platform for science writers and journalists. Podcasts frequently reference the publication as a source for breaking science news coverage and as a host platform for science-focused shows.

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Science Quickly Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Travel with Rick Steves TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live The Michael Shermer Show Something You Should Know Version History The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week The Psychology Podcast

Episode Mentions

Science Quickly · May 8, 2026

Influencers are obsessed with peptides. What does the science say?

“Publisher of Science Quickly podcast and Science Friday, covering science news and trends including peptide biohacking culture”

Peptide chemistry and amino acid building blocksGLP-1 drugs (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and GLP-3 (retatrutide) clinical developmentGray market peptide sourcing and supply chain transparency

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 25, 2026

We go to confessional with Father James Martin

“Publication covering humanoid robot victory in Beijing half marathon competition”

FBI Leadership and AccountabilityHumanoid Robot Performance BenchmarksEconomic Consumer Behavior Shifts

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Travel with Rick Steves · Feb 14, 2026

744a Falling for Saturn; Heart of Martin Sheen; Florentine Favorites

“Publication where Philip Plait writes about celestial and terrestrial topics”

Saturn and planetary science educationCassini space probe mission and data collectionScience literacy and public understanding of science

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Science Quickly · Feb 11, 2026

How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian

“Produces and distributes the Science Quickly podcast series featuring this episode on dialect coaching”

Russian dialect coaching techniquesEnglish-Russian phonetic differencesOral posture and speech mechanics

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Science Quickly · Feb 9, 2026

Rhythm babies, rocket delays, solar fireworks

“Publisher of the Science Quickly podcast and source of breaking news coverage on space and science topics”

NASA Artemis II Moon Mission DelaysHydrogen Fuel Leak Detection and ResolutionWet Dress Rehearsal Testing Procedures

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Science Quickly · Feb 6, 2026

Psychiatry’s playbook is about to get torn up

“Produces the Science Quickly podcast; published article by Alison Parshall on DSM revisions”

DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and categorical classificationPsychiatric diagnosis validity versus reliabilityNeuroscience and genetics research on mental illness etiology

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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 28, 2026

#4651 Live, Lüft, Love

“Luke cites Scientific American article about Pentagon testing radio wave device linked to Havana Syndrome”

German home ventilation practices (Lüften)Work-life balance and burnout recoveryRural relocation and lifestyle design

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The Michael Shermer Show · Jan 27, 2026

Truth Still Matters (And Here's Why)

“Martin Gardner previously wrote the column that Shermer now writes for the publication”

Epistemology and Truth DefinitionBayesian Reasoning and ProbabilityConspiracy Theory Psychology

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Something You Should Know · Jan 3, 2026

How the Moon Transformed Earth & Fun and Easy Housecleaning Hacks - SYSK Choice

“Publication where Rebecca Boyle contributes articles on scientific topics”

Moon formation and Giant Impact HypothesisLunar geology and crater formationTidal mechanics and Earth-Moon orbital dynamics

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Version History · Dec 28, 2025

Nintendo Power Glove: I love it. It's so bad.

“Published cover story in 1987 about VPL Research's data glove and virtual reality revolution in computing”

Motion Control Gaming PeripheralsVirtual Reality Consumer Hardware HistoryProduct Launch Strategy and Software Support

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week · Dec 17, 2025

Bat-Devouring Rodents, Penguin Retirement Home, Chicago "Rat" Hole

“Publishes Science Quickly podcast; Rachel Feltman is taking leave to host the show during her maternity break”

Trace Fossil Analysis and Contemporary PaleontologyUrban Rodent Population ManagementGeriatric Animal Care and Welfare

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The Psychology Podcast · Dec 4, 2025

End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul

“Platform where Kaufman wrote popular science blog alongside podcast work”

Human Potential and Intelligence AssessmentPersonality Trait Malleability and ChangeHabit Formation and Behavioral Change Systems

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