Serious Inquiries Only
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Episodes: 847
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 8.4k subscribers
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
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Publicly listed emails
thomas@seriouspod.com
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Host
Thomas Smith - Thomas Smith hosts a show focused on critical thinking across science, philosophy, skepticism, and politics, combining rigorous analysis with humor and accessible discussion.
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Episodes
SIO531: Your Brain Is Actually Two Separate Organs, According to a New Stanford Study
October 07, 2026
We welcome back Dr. Eric Jaffe to help us understand a really cool, groundbreaking scientific discovery! Our brains are not one organ! Turns out your forebrain and your hindbrain might be two completely separate lineages that never actually came from each other, more like two kids in a trench coat than one continuous evolution. Why does that matter for ALS research? And how far back in evolution does the split actually go? Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here!...
SIO530: Did AI Actually "Solve" That Famous Math Problem?
October 01, 2026
You've seen the headline: AI "solved" one of math's Millennium Prize problems. Thomas and Jenessa (here as a friend, not an expert) are joined by David Souther, a software engineer and LLM researcher, who's SO annoyed about it. Why did he answer Jenessa's text in all caps? And what's the deal with a rushed phone call between OpenAI and a math professor? Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show at patreon.com/seriouspod! You get ad-free epi...
SIO529: AI in Schools Makes Students Feel Smarter. The Tests Say Otherwise.
September 30, 2026
How does AI use affect learning? You'd be surprised how much we already know. Dr. Jenessa Seymour takes us through the research on screen use, metacognition, cognitive offloading, and some recent papers Sources: Clinton, V. (2019). Reading from paper compared to screens: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Research in Reading, 42, 288-325. Deslauriers, L., McCarty, L.S., Miller, K., Callaghan, K., & Kestin, G. (2019). Measuring actual learning versus feeling of learning in res...
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the email for Serious Inquiries Only?
The publicly listed email for Serious Inquiries Only: thomas@seriouspod.com.
How many listeners does Serious Inquiries Only have?
Podseeker estimates Serious Inquiries Only reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Serious Inquiries Only?
Serious Inquiries Only typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, university professors, policy scholars, and other credentialed experts with specialized knowledge in science, medicine, psychology, education, philosophy, or related public-interest subjects. Common among recent guests: University research or teaching appointments; Peer-reviewed research or recognized subject-matter expertise; Published books or significant public scholarship. Recent guests include Dr. Tania Lombrozo, David O'Brien, and Dr. Jenessa Seymour.
How hard is it to get booked on Serious Inquiries Only?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
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Recent episodes cover Science, Critical Thinking, Skepticism, Philosophy, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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