Brian Cox

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Astrophysicist and co-host of the BBC's *The Infinite Monkey Cage*, a science discussion podcast where he moderates conversations on topics ranging from polar phenomena and primate evolution to cloud science and fusion energy. He plays a central role in facilitating scientific dialogue, asking audience questions and guiding expert discussions across diverse scientific disciplines.

Appears On

Kermode & Mayo’s Take Newshour Dropping Names ...and other things Lori & Julia STILL LOUD The Rewatchables StarTalk Radio The Infinite Monkey Cage

Episode Appearances

Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Apr 16, 2026

John Waters: “I’m so respectable I could puke”

“Stars in and directs Glen Rothen, described as a 'love letter to Scotland'”

Cult cinema celebrationIndependent film criticismPolitical biographical films

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Newshour · Apr 10, 2026

Iran says no negotiations until there’s a Lebanon ceasefire

“Discusses new Scottish film Glenn Rothen and relationship with Scotland; reflects on Succession legacy”

Iran-US Peace NegotiationsLebanon Ceasefire ViolationsIsraeli Military Operations

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Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Apr 9, 2026

Brian Cox on GLENROTHAN: will it go down smoothly with Mark?

“Discusses his directorial debut Glen Rothen and career spanning from theater to Succession”

Film directing techniquesLiterary adaptation challengesColonial narratives in cinema

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Dropping Names ...and other things · Apr 8, 2026

The Queen of Geek Culture

“Recent guest on Smart List podcast discussing network testing process”

Web series and digital content creation economicsIntellectual property ownership and creator rightsAuthenticity vs. polish in entertainment production

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Lori & Julia STILL LOUD · Apr 8, 2026

Episode 55: Housewives Hype, Blake Lively’s Rough Road & April Bookapalooza

“Succession star; gave candid interview mocking Margot Robbie and Johnny Depp; known for curmudgeonly commentary”

Real Housewives franchise evolution and audience expectationsCelebrity litigation and public relations strategy failuresDomestic violence representation in film and television marketing

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The Rewatchables · Jan 26, 2026

‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

“Plays Melville Belli; discussed as Logan Roy before Succession, bringing gravitas to TV lawyer character”

David Fincher's directorial methodology and perfectionismZodiac Killer case investigation and unsolved murder theoriesSerial killer film genre and procedural storytelling

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StarTalk Radio · Dec 26, 2025

Our Burning Questions – Free Will Emergence

“Theoretical physicist stumped by a quark-related question originally posed by Patreon supporter Mitchell Adkins”

General Relativity and Spacetime CurvatureEquivalence Principle in PhysicsCosmic Rays and Atmospheric Ionization

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The Infinite Monkey Cage · Dec 24, 2025

The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck

“Astrophysicist and co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage discussing scientific aspects of polar phenomena”

Magnetic North Pole Navigation and DeclinationArctic Sea Ice Loss and Climate ChangePolar Marine Gigantism and Cold-Water Adaptations

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The Infinite Monkey Cage · Dec 17, 2025

Monkey Business - Robin Dunbar, Dave Gorman and Jo Setchell

“Co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage; physicist leading discussion on primate behavior and evolution”

Primate Social Structure and Group DynamicsEvolutionary Psychology and Mating SystemsDunbar's Number and Social Network Theory

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The Infinite Monkey Cage · Dec 10, 2025

Head in the Clouds - Owain Wyn Evans, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Amanda Maycock

“Host of The Infinite Monkey Cage; physicist who moderates discussion and asks audience questions about cloud phenomena”

Cloud Formation and MicrophysicsCloud Classification SystemsAtmospheric Radiation and Energy Balance

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The Infinite Monkey Cage · Dec 3, 2025

Fusion – Ria Lina, Yasmin Andrew and Howard Wilson

“Co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage; physicist moderating discussion on fusion energy and technology”

Nuclear Fusion Physics and ReactionsMagnetic Confinement Fusion (Tokamaks and Stellarators)Inertial Confinement Fusion (Laser-based)

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StarTalk Radio · Dec 2, 2025

Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox

“Professor of Particle Physics at University of Manchester; guest discussing emergence, quantum mechanics, and cosmology”

Emergence and Complexity TheoryQuantum Field Theory and Standard ModelBlack Hole Thermodynamics and Information Paradox

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