{"podcast":{"title":"The Rest Is Science","slug":"the-rest-is-science-7587315","podcast_index_feed_id":7587315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT6907573392","website_url":"https://www.goalhanger.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0d68e376-bbe6-11f0-9c0a-3f76ef8f3285/image/f8f5780dd5dd75e83e158902c3830f1a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":71,"summary":"Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:22:06.711332+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315"},"episode":{"title":"An Honest Dad Ranking (Out Of All 2 Billion)","slug":"an-honest-dad-ranking-out-of-all-2-billion","published_at":"2026-07-08T23:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/an-honest-dad-ranking-out-of-all-2-billion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT6456626642.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT6456626642.mp3","summary":"The statistical reality of \"The World's #1 Dad Mug\" is nothing but a well meaning lie. In this episode of The Rest Is Science, Michael brings another treasured artifact into the studio: a mug gifted by his daughter. Rather than claiming the top spot, the mug features a specific, mathematically defensible ranking of his fatherly abilities. If he's not the very best...surely he's in the top percentile? Find out on Field Notes. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack MeekAnimator: Sam BensonVideo & Social: Bex TyrrellAssistant Producer: Lucy LipscombeProducer: Simona RataSenior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-CarterHead Of Digital: Samuel OakleyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"The statistical reality of \"The World's #1 Dad Mug\" is nothing but a well meaning lie. In this episode of The Rest Is Science, Michael brings another trea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2514,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rest-is-science-7587315/episodes/an-honest-dad-ranking-out-of-all-2-billion/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/an-honest-dad-ranking-out-of-all-2-billion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}