Shirtloads of Science

Karl Kruszelnicki

Booking Overview

Interview-led science podcast focused on accessible explanations of scientific developments, with external guests typically drawn from academic research, medicine, ecology, and science communication. Agencies could credibly pitch researchers, clinicians, university experts, science authors, and public-facing experts with a compelling discovery or evidence-based topic; booking difficulty is medium because guests are generally established specialists but not necessarily global celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 473

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: Australia

YouTube: 3.2k subscribers

Instagram: 283.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

doctorkarlk@gmail.com

zvaughan@claxtonspeakers.com

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Host

Karl Kruszelnicki - Australian physician, physicist, author, and science communicator known for making scientific ideas accessible to broad audiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Researchers, clinicians, university academics, science communicators, and authors with recognized expertise and the ability to explain complex scientific subjects clearly to a general audience.

Required Achievements:

Published or applied research, University or institutional leadership, Public-facing science books or series, Recognized expertise in a specialized scientific field

Recent Guest Discussions

Richard Scolyer - Risk, Hope, And Radical Approaches To Cancer Treatment

Ann Jones - Animal Behavior, Humorous Examples Of Animals Breaking Human Rules, And The Science Behind Unusual Animal Incidents

Alex Campbell - Seaweed Ecology, Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration, Biofuels, Sustainable Materials, And Methane Reduction

Recent Topics

Science, Research, Biology, Medicine, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Shirtloads of Science

More with Toby Hagon: The EV Deep Dive Continues (487)

August 15, 2026

Motor journalist Toby Hagon returns to Shirtloads of Science for round two on electric vehicles. Toby shares how he got into motoring journalism and what the job really involves. We break down 400V vs 800V batteries, charge cycles, and the reality of battery degradation, decode WLTP vs NEDC ratings, and marvel at just how powerful EVs really are. evcentral.com.au outbacktravelaustralia.com.au evcentral.com.au outbacktravelaustralia.com.au

Charged Up: All Things Electric Vehicles With Toby Hagon (486)

August 08, 2026

Motor journalist Toby Hagon joins Shirtloads of Science to talk all things electric vehicles. We break down the often-confused difference between kilowatts and kilowatt-hours, compare EVs against petrol cars on performance, energy use, and cost, and explore everything from single to quad-motor setups. Toby unpacks AC vs DC charging and battery basics, looks at how servicing costs stack up, and separates real EV fire statistics from the hype. This was a big one, so we split it in two - catch p...

Growing Mini Retinas To Fight Blindness With Anai Gonzalez-Cordero (485)

August 01, 2026

Associate Professor Anai Gonzalez-Cordero joins us on Shirtloads to explore the remarkable world of stem cells and how they can develop into almost any cell in the human body! She explains how her team is using stem cell technology to better understand and develop potential treatments for inherited retinal diseases, including Stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. We also discuss her work at the Children's Medical Research Institute and the importance of supporting genetic research through Jea...

Publicly listed emails

doctorkarlk@gmail.com

zvaughan@claxtonspeakers.com

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