Where Are We At With Podcast

19/05/2026

Editing our next episode (Democracy) after an interview for a future topic (Rabbits) and struck by how many brilliant and generous people have joined us already.

30/04/2026

It’s more than the shoe. But the technology in sneakers is light years ahead of the first jogging footwear of the 70’s.

30/04/2026

An example of why Google Translate isn’t the solution to all language barriers. Check out our episode “Where Are We At With Universal Translators?” to see why these sort of shortages are so important.

As Brisbane courts face delays and backlogs, cases involving people with limited English are being adjourned when interpreters are unavailable — a problem advocates warn is set to worsen.

26/04/2026

New Episode! "Where Are We At With Sneakers?"

The first casual running shoes were invented in the 1970s, and within 50 years, some of them are so good that they're banned for competitions. But our feet didn't evolve to wear shoes. Millenia of improvements left humans wit...

The first casual running shoes were invented in the 1970s, and within 50 years, some of them are so good that they're banned for competitions. But our feet didn't e…

12/04/2026

New Episode! "Where Are We At With Eucalyptus?"

Eucalyptus trees define the Australian landscape. However, what sustained First Nations Australians for millennia mystified and frightened European colonisers. Now, Eucalypts are grown around the world, often causing immense ...

Eucalyptus trees define the Australian landscape. However, what sustained First Nations Australians for millennia mystified and frightened European colonisers. Now,…

30/03/2026

ADHD linked to sleep disorders? Incredible to think, but researchers who study brainwaves say that losing concentration or daydreaming display the same patterns as sleeping. Our latest episode examining 'Where Are We At With Consciousness?" hears from Professor Nao Tsuchiya, who looks into what our brains spend their time doing in the background.
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29/03/2026

New Episode! "Where Are We At With Consciousness?"

What does our brain do when we dream? Can we tell if someone is dreaming just by scanning their brainwaves? What do we mean by conscious? Does ADHD make the brain act like it's dreaming during the day? How many people are act...

What does our brain do when we dream? Can we tell if someone is dreaming just by scanning their brainwaves? What do we mean by conscious? Does ADHD make the brain a…

21/03/2026

New Episode! ""Operation Winston""

The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, is dealing with the greatest threat to his nation since the Spanish Armada. But somehow, he makes it known that he wishes Australia to send him some live platypuses. Incredible, ...

The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, is dealing with the greatest threat to his nation since the Spanish Armada. But somehow, he makes it known that he wi…

15/03/2026

With so many native species under threat, what’s the future for the platypus? An egg-laying, electro-locating, venomous marvel of the animal kingdom.

15/03/2026

New Episode! "Where Are We At With Platypuses?"

Lots of people don't believe the platypus is a real creature. Bill like a duck, tail like a beaver, body like an otter and venom like a cobra. It's like someone hit the "Randomise" button in the character creation section. Th...

Join Dr. Tahneal Hawke as we explore the fascinating world of platypuses and their conservation challenges.

11/03/2026

At the height of WW2, Winston Churchill requested Australia send him a platypus. I mean, look at this baby one... who could blame him? Watch out for a special bonus episode exploring "Operation Winston" next week, after "Where Are We At With Platypuses?".