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Instant Genius

Booking Overview

A twice-weekly popular-science interview show that brings university researchers, authors, and other leading experts on for accessible masterclasses across science, health, psychology, and society. Credible pitches include professors, research leaders, science authors, and established experts with notable books or public-facing expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because the show routinely features prominent academics and authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 687

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 8.8k subscribers

Instagram: 44.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info+ce5da6ce-2093-4198-9392-868b8e0eada7@mg.pippa.io

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, research leaders, established authors, and recognized specialists with authoritative expertise and the ability to explain complex subjects to a broad audience.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on the featured subject, University professorships or research leadership roles, Recognized institutional positions, Major public-facing research or expert commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

William Tullett - The History Of Smell, Technology’s Impact On Everyday Odours, And Reconnecting With The Sense Of Smell

Catherine Heymans - Simulation Universes, Cosmology, Computing Power, And The Possibility That Reality Is Simulated

Katrien Devolder - The Ethics And Psychology Of Laziness, Productivity, Mental Health, And Artificial Intelligence

Priya Parker - Interpersonal Conflict, Group Dynamics, Negotiation, And Developing Healthier Disagreement

Steven Pinker - Common Knowledge, Social Norms, Hypocrisy, Outrage, And The Effects Of The Internet And Social Media

Recent Topics

Science, Popular Science, Astronomy, Human Behavior, Health Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Instant Genius
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How maths underpins almost every aspect of our lives

October 18, 2026

For many of us, maths is simply a subject we studied at school to help us learn how to count, add one thing to another, and carry out everyday tasks such as managing our personal finances. But if we look more deeply, maths has underpinned the way that humans understand and interpret the world for thousands of years. Without our knowledge of maths, we’d have no smartphones and no internet, our buildings wouldn’t stay standing up, and we’d know very little about the wider Universe we live in. ...

Why bogs are one of the planet’s most undervalued ecosystems

October 15, 2026

For those of us who live in towns and cities, bogs may seem to be a rare environmental relic left over from times gone by, or perhaps something we’ve only encountered onscreen in spooky fantasy movies. The fact is that these peat-rich, often otherworldly landscapes are found in almost every corner of the globe, have had a deep influence on the development of human culture, and act as one of the planet’s unsung heroes in the fight against climate change. In this episode we’re joined by ecolog...

Why leaves are one of nature’s most versatile creations

October 11, 2026

From the neatly curated English country garden to the wild jungles of the Amazon, the Earth is host to a staggeringly diverse range of plant life. One of the key reasons for the great evolutionary success of plants is the wide-ranging versatility and utility of the leaves that grow on them. In this episode we’re joined by Prof Jonathan Silvertown, an evolutionary ecologist based at the University of Edinburgh, to talk about his latest book, Nature’s Magicians – How Leaves Conjure Up Our Worl...

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Frequently asked questions

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Instant Genius
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How do I get in touch with Instant Genius?

Its publicly listed email is info+ce5da6ce-2093-4198-9392-868b8e0eada7@mg.pippa.io. 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 Instant Genius?

The publicly listed email for Instant Genius: info+ce5da6ce-2093-4198-9392-868b8e0eada7@mg.pippa.io.

How many listeners does Instant Genius have?

Podseeker estimates Instant Genius reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Instant Genius?

Instant Genius typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University professors, research leaders, established authors, and recognized specialists with authoritative expertise and the ability to explain complex subjects to a broad audience. Common among recent guests: Published books on the featured subject; University professorships or research leadership roles; Recognized institutional positions. Recent guests include William Tullett, Catherine Heymans, and Katrien Devolder.

How hard is it to get booked on Instant Genius?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Instant Genius cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Popular Science, Astronomy, Human Behavior, and Health Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info+ce5da6ce-2093-4198-9392-868b8e0eada7@mg.pippa.io

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