Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast

Chris Smith

Booking Overview

This is a science reporting and investigation show covering health, biology, technology, and research, with occasional episodes built around interviews with senior scientists and industry specialists. Credible pitches would include university researchers, medical scientists, public-health experts, and technology engineers with substantive research, innovation, or field experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject-matter authority but need not be major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 991

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 35.2k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris@thenakedscientists.com

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Host

Chris Smith - Dr Chris Smith is a medical doctor, virologist, broadcaster, and founder of The Naked Scientists.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Senior researchers, university scientists, medical experts, and experienced technology or engineering specialists with direct expertise in the subject under discussion.

Required Achievements:

Leading or contributing to significant scientific research, Developing impactful medical or technological innovations, Holding senior roles at universities, research institutions, or advanced technology companies

Recent Guest Discussions

Sir Adrian Hill - The Development Of A Groundbreaking Malaria Vaccine And The Scientific Challenges Of Preventing The Disease.

Alex Stewart - The Power, Engineering, And Transportation Implications Of Autonomous Vehicles.

Recent Topics

Science, Scientific Research, Medical Research, Infectious Diseases, Biology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast

Could groundbreaking vaccine help eliminate malaria?

September 16, 2026

Malaria kills around 600,000 people every year. Nearly three-quarters of those deaths are children under five. For decades, scientists pursued one goal: a vaccine that could prevent the disease. One scientist dedicated his career to this challenge. Sir Adrian Hill of the University of Oxford set out to develop a vaccine that could save lives where it was needed most... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What does it take to power an autonomous vehicle?

September 08, 2026

In this special episode, created in partnership with the Royal Institute of Navigation, we hear from Alex Stewart. Alex is a founding engineer at Oxa, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company in Oxfordshire, England, and he has spent the past twenty years developing advanced autonomous systems. He recently told Chris Smith about Oxa's vision for transforming how goods move... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Gorilla sperm, and subversive gambling machines

July 27, 2026

This time, macho male gorillas trade stature for sperm count, how gambling machines use sound and light to take the sting out of losing, whether babies are born hard-wired to dance, the way bird eggs are adapted to altitude, and the effect of a fever on the stickiness of malaria-infected blood cells... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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