Unexplainable

Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, Meradith Hoddinott

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Booking Overview

Unexplainable is a science-mystery show that takes listeners from what’s known right up to the edge of current research—useful for PR pitches that want credible experts in biology and the physical sciences. It’s especially strong for guests who can explain real, ongoing questions in accessible ways.

Metrics

Episodes: 293

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Noam Hassenfeld - Part of the Unexplainable team tackling scientific mysteries and unanswered questions.

Julia Longoria - Part of the Unexplainable team tackling scientific mysteries and unanswered questions.

Byrd Pinkerton - Part of the Unexplainable team tackling scientific mysteries and unanswered questions.

Meradith Hoddinott - Part of the Unexplainable team tackling scientific mysteries and unanswered questions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University researchers (e.g., biology/entomology professors) and subject-matter experts with relevant PhD-level training; may also include science communicators with doctoral degrees tied to the topic.
Required Achievements:  
Academic publication/active research presence, Doctoral-level expertise in a relevant scientific field, Experience applying knowledge to public-facing or community engagement work

Recent Guest Discussions

Jemma Evans - Periods And Menstrual Fluid As Emerging Sources Of Medical Insight

Chelsea Batavia - Impacts And Community Dimensions Of Lanternfly Response Efforts

Julie Urban - Impacts Of Killing Invasive Lanternflies

Recent Topics

Science, Research, Biology, Physics, Entomology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unexplainable
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Big news!

July 09, 2026

Unexplainable is coming to Netflix! Starting Monday, July 13. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@vox.com⁠⁠⁠We read every email.Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we all living in an enormous black hole?

July 06, 2026

It’s possible that the entire observable universe is inside a black hole. All we need to do in order to find out is … build a gigantic particle collider around the moon. (Originally aired in 2024) Guest: James Beacham, particle physicist at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscriptsFor more, go to vox.com/unexplainableAnd please email us! unexplainable@vox.comWe read every email.Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members...

Risky business

June 29, 2026

As the world gets warmer and storms get worse, insurance companies are jacking up rates or refusing to cover homeowners altogether. Is the future uninsurable? (Originally aired in 2024). Guests: Umair Irfan, climate reporter; Karen Clark, co-founder and CEO of Karen Clark & Company; Joe Skuba, VP at The Gray Insurance Company; and Carolyn Kousky, Associate VP at Environmental Defense Fund For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscriptsFor more, go to vox.com/unexplainableAnd please ema...

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