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The Incomplete Shambles Podcast

Robin Ince, Helen Czerski

Booking Overview

A science-and-culture interview and panel podcast featuring accessible discussions with academics, authors, science communicators, and occasional prominent cultural figures, often recorded at festivals or around topical issues. Credible pitches include published researchers, university experts, authors, public-health specialists, and high-profile practitioners with a strong connection to science or culture; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes varied experts but regularly features established public voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 130

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@cosmicshambles.com

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Host

Robin Ince - Comedian, writer, broadcaster, and co-founder of the Cosmic Shambles Network, known for making science and intellectual subjects accessible through live events and media.

Helen Czerski - Physicist, oceanographer, author, and broadcaster who communicates scientific ideas to broad audiences, particularly in atmospheric and ocean science.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized academics, researchers, authors, science communicators, public-health specialists, or prominent cultural figures with credible expertise and an accessible perspective on science or culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or academic expertise, Authored books or other major publications, Established science communication or broadcasting work, Awards or notable professional distinction, Prominent contributions to science, public health, sport, or the arts

Recent Guest Discussions

Suzi Gage - Public-health Communication, Cigarette-packaging Warnings, Drug Education, And Applying Successful Health-information Strategies More Broadly.

Alanna Smith - Health Misinformation, Dietary Advice, Psychology Research, And Balancing Elite Sport With Academic Study.

Chris Jackson - Scientific Discoveries, Geology, And Climate Change.

Clara Nellist - The Higgs Discovery And Major Developments In Particle Physics.

Turi King - Major Scientific Discoveries, Genetics, And The Identification Of Richard Iii.

Recent Topics

Science, Science Communication, Public Health, Physics, Climate Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Planets Beyond Our Own - Latitude 2026

October 12, 2026

There are over 6000 confirmed exoplanets and billions more predicted in just our Milky Way galaxy alone. So what types of planets are these, how do we detect them, how are they different from those in our solar system and could any harbour life? Three astrophysicists sit down to discuss it all. Dr Larissa Palethorpe, Dr Hannah Wakeford and Dr Matt Bothwell to be precise. This panel was recorded on The Apollo stage in The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at the 2026 Latitude Fes...

Beyond the LHC - The Future of Particle Physics - Latitude 2026

October 01, 2026

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is nearing the end of its life cycle after incredible success highlighted by the discovery of the Higgs Boson. So what’s next? What’s the next big mystery in particle physics that a bigger, more powerful collider could help discover? Join Prof Jon Butterworth, one of the team at ATLAS involved in the discovery of the Higgs and Dr Clara Nellist who is continuing to explore Dark Matter at CERN as they chat to Prof Helen Czerski. This panel was recorded on The...

Tackling the Rise of Health Misinformation feat. Alanna Smith and Suzi Gage

September 22, 2026

In today's age of social media algorithms and AI finding accurate and reliable health information online can feel like a losing battle. Someone who has recently published a masters research paper on this is Alanna Smith. Not just a Stanford psychology graduate, but also one of the top basketball players on the planet. Our producer Trent was lucky to sit down with the WNBA's reigning Defensive Player of the Year for a rare interview about her journey into psychology alongside her professional ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Incomplete Shambles Podcast?

The Incomplete Shambles Podcast is hosted by Robin Ince and Helen Czerski. Its publicly listed email is contact@cosmicshambles.com. 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 The Incomplete Shambles Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Incomplete Shambles Podcast: contact@cosmicshambles.com.

How many listeners does The Incomplete Shambles Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Incomplete Shambles Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Incomplete Shambles Podcast?

The Incomplete Shambles Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized academics, researchers, authors, science communicators, public-health specialists, or prominent cultural figures with credible expertise and an accessible perspective on science or culture. Common among recent guests: Published research or academic expertise; Authored books or other major publications; Established science communication or broadcasting work. Recent guests include Suzi Gage, Alanna Smith, and Chris Jackson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Incomplete Shambles Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Science Communication, Public Health, Physics, and Climate Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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