Episode Appearances
Search Engine · Aug 15, 2025
Are microplastics really a problem?
“Coined the term 'microplastics' in 2004 to describe plastic fragments detected in oceans”
Microplastics in human bodies and health effectsRisk assessment and scientific uncertainty in environmental healthParental anxiety and evidence-based decision making
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 25, 2025
PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake
“Fairport Convention guitarist who played electric guitar on Drake's first album and later married Linda Peters”
Nick Drake's biography and musical developmentBritish folk-baroque guitar style and techniqueMental illness and suicide in musicians
View AnalysisA History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jun 23, 2025
Song 178: “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part Two: “I Have no Thought of Time”
“Guitarist and songwriter; founding member of Fairport Convention; converted to Sufi Islam; became most commercially successful ex-Fairport member with 11 UK top 40 albums.”
British Folk-Rock Genre DevelopmentRecord Label Economics and Artist DevelopmentSubstance Abuse in Music Industry
View AnalysisA History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · May 16, 2025
Song 178: “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part One, Going Electric
“Lead guitarist whose virtuoso playing impressed Boyd; wrote key songs like 'Meet on the Ledge' and influenced band's direction”
Folk music electric transitionRecord producer role and influenceBand lineup management and member changes
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