Ask the Naked Scientists

Chris Smith, Clarence Ford

chris@thenakedscientists.com

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Booking Overview

This science Q&A podcast explains puzzling everyday questions and big “how does the universe work?” concepts in an accessible, fun way. It’s a good booking target for communicators and experts who can translate complex science into clear explanations for a general audience.

Metrics

Episodes: 795

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 34.6k subscribers

Contact Information

chris@thenakedscientists.com

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Host

Chris Smith - Listed as a host who answers listeners’ science questions with Clarence Ford (and sometimes other scientists) on the show.

Clarence Ford - Listed as a host who answers listeners’ science questions with Chris Smith (and sometimes other scientists) on the show.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter scientists/communicators (e.g., biology/medicine specialists) able to answer general-audience science questions.
Required Achievements:  
Experience communicating science to the public, Demonstrated expertise in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology/medicine/neuroscience)

Recent Guest Discussions

Clarence Ford - Not A Guest—appears As A Host Across Episodes.

Dr Chris Smith - Not A Guest—appears As A Host Across Episodes.

Clarence Ford - Not A Guest—appears As A Host Across Episodes.

Saskia Falken - Biology/medicine-related Questions Including Why Certain Organs Can’t Regenerate And How The Nervous System/emotions Work (as Described In Episode Prompts).

Recent Topics

Science, Biology, Physics, Medicine, Space

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ask the Naked Scientists
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Is it safe to eat dropped food?

July 03, 2026

Do our digital lives leave us cognitively exhausted? Should we see a doctor when we are overly tired? How bad are processed foods for us? Is it safe to eat food you have dropped on the floor? Why do certain foods make us feel nauseous? And does laser hair removal work? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have the answers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why did the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turn green?

June 26, 2026

Why is Europe experiencing a heatwave? What happens if a being from a different dimension enters our dimension? Why are wombats able to produce square-shaped faeces? Can we live without sodium? Is there a scientific explanation for xenophobia? Why did the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turn into a green swamp? What causes early morning phlegm, even without a cold? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How do cats sustain a purr-fect purr?

June 19, 2026

Why does our hair stand up when we are scared? Does the animal kingdom experience colour differently? How do cats purr without running out of breath? Can certain types of medication cause tinnitus? What benefits does vaccination afford us? And why do some people struggle to recognise faces? Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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