Episodes

Thursday Apr 22, 2021
EP 23 – Jim Al-Khalili
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to theoretical physicist, author, and broadcaster, Jim Al-Khalili about what he believes, from lessons from quantum, science as a human enterprise, the values of the scientific approach, and amiable approaches to finding the truth.

Thursday Apr 15, 2021
EP 22 – Helen Czerski
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to physicist, oceanographer, author, television presenter, and ‘bubble-enthusiast’, Helen Czerski about what she believes, from finding out how the world works, acknowledgment of messiness, the perspective of a scientist, being moved by the currents, and all being in the same canoe.

Thursday Apr 08, 2021
EP 21 – Richard Dawkins
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to world-renowned evolutionary biologist and science communicator, Richard Dawkins about what he believes, from wanting to be understood, clarity, poetry, and being glad to change your mind.

Thursday Apr 01, 2021
EP 20 – Carol Smillie
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to broadcaster and Humanist Society Scotland celebrant, Carol Smillie about what she believes, from collaborative environments, the diversity of human stories, taking on taboos and injustices, and building your own life story.

Thursday Jan 28, 2021
EP 19 – David Aaronovitch
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021

Thursday Jan 21, 2021
EP 18 – Hannah Peel
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to Emmy-nominated composer and producer, Hannah Peel about what she believes, from the meaning of music, its primal quality, music science and nature, music that binds us to place, music that connects us to people, being open, and the mystical aspect of artistic creation.

Thursday Jan 14, 2021
EP 17 – Adèle Anderson
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to Olivier Award-nominated singer and actress, Adèle Anderson about what she believes, from music, beautiful cassocks, performance, opening yourself up to experiences, collaboration, and role models.

Thursday Jan 07, 2021
EP 16 – José González
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
In this episode, Andrew speaks to indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, José González about what he believes, from doing what you can, the use of art in making arguments, and the importance of reducing suffering of all sentient animals.

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
EP 15 – Stephanie Merritt
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In this episode, Andrew speaks to English critic, feature writer, and novelist, Stephanie Merritt about what she believes, from freethinking, cultural interchange, cosmopolitanism and unity, to shared values, and the telling of stories.

Thursday Dec 10, 2020
EP 14 – Christina Patterson
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
In this episode, Andrew speaks to writer, broadcaster, and author, Christina Patterson about what she believes, from suffering, human relationships, authenticity, breaking bad habits, perspective, to thinking about death and then living.