Everything you need to know about everything

?Scientifically succinct: Launched in 2010, The Science of Everything was brought to life by James Fodor, who felt an unquenchable thirst for sharing the most interesting scientific tidbits. Now approaching 150 episodes — each about an hour long — the podcast tackles the science behind natural phenomena and everything else that sparks curiosity in the world.

It’s the science of everything — literally. The podcast covers a slew of topics, from genetics, nutrition, and psychology to space, tech, and pop culture. Fodor delves into many issues that his curiosity leads him to examine, following a clear scientific approach. His educational background in politics, economics, philosophy, history, and physics is evident in each and every episode.

What is a personality? In one particular episode, Fodor discusses the scientific definition of a personality, distinguishing it from other overlapping concepts like social psychology. He touches on the historical context and development of the concept of the personality through the work of other field pioneers, such as Freud and Jung. Fodor divides the episode into three main segments that — from his perspective — form a person’s personality: individual traits, values, and narrative identity.

Lectures on the go: Fodor — who is pursuing a PhD in computational neuroscience and linguistics at the University of Melbourne — presents every episode with heart, soul, and a dedication to education. Despite the long episodes that lack any audio effects, the podcast offers a great educational experience for the curious among us.