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Dec 22, 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, Chris and Jonathan reveal they are not perfect. Whether it’s cracking up while delivering a joke or mispronouncing a host of scientific names, their ineptitude makes for great blooper fodder. Plus, the worst bits of medical news this year; favourite jingles; and science communication heroes....


Dec 15, 2016

Chris and Jonathan interview Erica Johnson, the former co-host of CBC's Marketplace, on the topics of investigative journalism and homeopathy.


Dec 9, 2016

Would you like to know if you are the carrier of a horrible disease? With direct-to-consumer DNA testing, you can now bypass your doctor and see the results for yourself! But is there wisdom in choosing the DIY route? And is the information useful… or self-evident? Plus: a taste of our interview with the CBC’s...


Nov 3, 2016

Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry host a one-hour version of their podcast, The Body of Evidence, on stage at the Trottier Public Science Symposium (McGill University). Their guests: Joel Achenbach (The Washington Post) and Trevor Butterworth (Sense About Science USA). Featuring a vox pop segment with...


Oct 6, 2016

A visit to Chris’ bedroom reveals fun facts about sleep and leads to bodily harm. Melatonin, sleeping pills, sleep hygiene: what works? Plus an interview with the author of the book “Statistics Done Wrong” and a discussion about Theranos and lab diagnostics. Come see us on stage October 18 at noon for the Trottier...