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Metrics
Episodes: 162
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 10.1k subscribers
Instagram: 15.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
james.bunn@drugscience.org.uk
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Host
David Nutt - Neuropsychopharmacologist, professor of neuropsychopharmacology, and founder of Drug Science.
Jo Neill - Professor of psychopharmacology and academic researcher specializing in the effects of drugs on the brain and behavior.
Hannah Thurgur - Doctoral-level neuroscientist and science interviewer.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Maria Balaet - Cognition, The Great British Intelligence Test, Recreational Drug Use, Pandemic-era Mental Health, Psychedelics, And Psychedelic-like Experiences.
Rod Flower - The History Of Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, Self-experimentation, Plant Medicines, Aspirin, Receptors, Genetic Research, And The Human Genome Project.
Wendi Rees - Psychedelics, Trauma Recovery, Ibogaine, MDMA, Ketamine, Psilocybin, And The Relationship Between Christianity And Psychedelic Use.
Dixon Chibanda - Community-based Mental-health Care, Suicide Prevention, Depression Treatment, The Friendship Bench, And Global Mental-health Programs.
Justin Garson - The History Of Schizophrenia, Biological Psychiatry, Psychedelics, Amphetamines, Psychosis, And The Development Of Psychiatric Treatment Paradigms.
Recent Topics
Episodes
159. Drugs, Technology and Cognition with Dr Maria Balaet
September 16, 2026
Join us in this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, where Prof Jo Neil speaks with Dr Maria Balaet, a computational neuroscientist based at King’s College London. She speaks on her research into cognition, highlighting her Great British Intelligence Test project and its longitudinal findings with regards to drug use. Maria explains the relationship between mental health and drug use during the pandemic, laying out her own interpretations of the data. She goes on to discuss her growing resear...
158. The Story of Pharmacology with Prof Rod Flower
September 02, 2026
Join Prof David Nutt and Prof Rod Flower for a captivating journey into the history of pharmacology.Rod is emeritus professor of biochemical pharmacology at Queen Mary University of London and co-author of Rang and Dale's Pharmacology, the textbook that has shaped the understanding of generations of medical and science students. His work was pivotal in advancing the knowledge of anti-inflammatory treatments, and his new book, Drugs: The Story of Pharmacology, looks back at the discoveries tha...
157. Psychedelics and Christianity with Wendi Rees
August 19, 2026
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and mental health challenges. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Prof Jo Neill speaks with Wendi Rees, the critically acclaimed author of A Christian's Guide to Psychedelics. Wendi reflects on growing up as a preacher's kid under a strict set of household rules, and shares how surviving abuse from her father shaped her lifelong mission to protect children from similar harm....
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Drug Science Podcast?
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What is the email for The Drug Science Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The Drug Science Podcast: james.bunn@drugscience.org.uk.
How many listeners does The Drug Science Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The Drug Science Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Drug Science Podcast?
The Drug Science Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Professors, established researchers, psychiatrists, pharmacologists, neuroscientists, public-health leaders, drug-policy specialists, and authors with substantial expertise in drugs, mental health, or related scientific and social-policy issues. Common among recent guests: University professorships or senior research appointments; Peer-reviewed scientific or clinical research; Influential books on pharmacology, psychiatry, or psychedelics. Recent guests include Maria Balaet, Rod Flower, and Wendi Rees.
How hard is it to get booked on The Drug Science Podcast?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does The Drug Science Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Drug Policy, Pharmacology, Psychedelics, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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