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Cool Science Radio

Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg

Booking Overview

A weekly science-and-technology interview program that features researchers, professors, authors, science communicators, and applied technology professionals explaining complex developments for a general audience. Credible candidates include scientists with notable research, authors who make technical subjects accessible, and technology or workforce-training leaders with evidence-based innovations; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 15.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

coolscienceradio@kpcw.org

production@kpcw.org

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Host

Lynn Ware Peek - Co-host of a weekly, hour-long program covering developments and discoveries in science and technology.

Scott Greenberg - Co-host of a weekly, hour-long program covering developments and discoveries in science and technology.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, university professors, authors, science communicators, and technology or workforce-training professionals with authoritative expertise and a clear, accessible explanation of their work.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or significant academic expertise, Authored a book explaining science or technology to a general audience, Developed or led an evidence-based technology or training innovation

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Hildebrand - Differences In How Mice, Rats, And Humans Process Pain And Implications For Chronic-pain Therapies

Kalpana Pot - Astrophysics, Space, And Making Complex Science Accessible Through Storytelling And Humor

Stuart Firestein - Scientific Uncertainty, Discovery, Creativity, And Understanding What Science Does Not Yet Know

Nick Day - Using Virtual Reality To Measure Job Readiness, Verify Learning Outcomes, And Prepare Workers For High-stakes Roles

Recent Topics

Science, Technology, Physics, Neuroscience, Space

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cool Science Radio
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How autonomous mowers are making dangerous jobs safer

October 08, 2026

RC Mowers co-founder and CEO Michael Brandt discusses how remote-operated and autonomous mowing technology is helping workers tackle dangerous terrain. He explains how GPS, LiDAR and robotics are being used to improve safety, address labor shortages and make difficult jobs more efficient.

Award-winning science that makes you laugh, then think

October 08, 2026

Marc Abrahams, founder and editor of the Annals of Improbable Research, discusses the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, which celebrate scientific research that first makes people laugh and then makes them think. He shares some of this year's unusual discoveries and the story behind the annual ceremony.

How technology transforms society and disrupts industries

October 01, 2026

Jeffrey Cole, founding director of the Center for the Digital Future at USC Annenberg, explores how technological change reshapes society, why established institutions can be caught off guard and what decades of internet research reveal about America's changing relationship with technology.

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Frequently asked questions

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Cool Science Radio
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How do I get in touch with Cool Science Radio?

Cool Science Radio is hosted by Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg. Its publicly listed emails are coolscienceradio@kpcw.org and production@kpcw.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cool Science Radio?

The publicly listed emails for Cool Science Radio: coolscienceradio@kpcw.org and production@kpcw.org.

How many listeners does Cool Science Radio have?

Podseeker estimates Cool Science Radio reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cool Science Radio?

Cool Science Radio typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Researchers, university professors, authors, science communicators, and technology or workforce-training professionals with authoritative expertise and a clear, accessible explanation of their work. Common among recent guests: Published research or significant academic expertise; Authored a book explaining science or technology to a general audience; Developed or led an evidence-based technology or training innovation. Recent guests include Michael Hildebrand, Kalpana Pot, and Stuart Firestein.

How hard is it to get booked on Cool Science Radio?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cool Science Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Technology, Physics, Neuroscience, and Space. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

coolscienceradio@kpcw.org

production@kpcw.org

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