The Naked Scientists Podcast

Chris Smith

Booking Overview

A science news and interview show covering discoveries, health research, astronomy, biology, technology, and practical science, typically featuring researchers, clinicians, academics, and institutional specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch scientists, medical researchers, university experts, and leaders developing evidence-based innovations; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks authoritative subject-matter expertise but regularly features accessible professional experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 1292

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 35.4k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris@thenakedscientists.com

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Host

Chris Smith - Physician, scientist, broadcaster, and science communicator known for presenting and producing science programming.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Active researchers, clinicians, astrophysicists, university experts, science-institution specialists, and professionals with direct expertise in a significant scientific development or public-interest health topic.

Required Achievements:

Conducting relevant scientific or medical research, Holding a specialist role at a university, research institute, professional association, or major science organization, Contributing expertise to a notable discovery, treatment, or public science topic

Recent Guest Discussions

Holly Wilkinson - Chronic Wounds And Treatment Challenges.

Ketan Dhatariya - Chronic Wounds, Diabetes, And Wound Care.

Mat Hardman - Chronic Wounds And Their Impact On Healthcare.

Nicki Rayl - What Solar Eclipses Can Reveal About The Sun.

Megan Argo - Historical Interpretations And Significance Of Solar Eclipses.

Recent Topics

Science, Medicine, Astronomy, Biology, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Naked Scientists Podcast

The magic of mushrooms and the science of fungi

September 22, 2026

Coming up, we forage for mushrooms to unearth fascinating alternative uses for fungi, from cleaning up pollution and making building materials to treating mental health. This episode, produced by Laura Verdina at Queens' College, Cambridge, features Laura and Nathan Smith at Grantchester Meadows; Joni Wildman from the University of Bath on mycelium-based materials; Magnus Ivarsson at MycoMine; and David Nutt on psilocybin, a compound being studied to treat depression. Like this podcast? Pleas...

The magic of mushrooms and the science of fungi

September 22, 2026

AI poses biosecurity risk, and the ice that doesn't shatter

September 18, 2026

Coming up: lawmakers scramble to stop AI from being used to develop bioweapons. What has spooked the experts? Plus, we look at how childhood chemotherapy can leave genetic scars on organs, raising disease risk; why ultra-strong ice could soon be used as a construction material; and how researchers are tracking weather patterns on distant planets. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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