Facts Machine Podcast

Facts Machine Podcast Three NYC-based trivia hosts abandon the bar and gather around a mic. Story-telling, pub-style trivia quizzes, and an absurd amount of puns ensue.

01/09/2026

Watch out, astronomers! Slime molds are coming for your jobs! 🫟 ✨

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Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

01/08/2026

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: co-evolutionary arms race edition!
(Eva meant to say Red, not Ash)

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

01/07/2026

Mind-controlled mice catch feelings for felines 🐈 💕🐁

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

THURSDAY (1/15) 7pm: “REACH FOR THE STARS” - a science comedy show and science trivia showdown inspired by ASTRONOMY & S...
01/06/2026

THURSDAY (1/15) 7pm: “REACH FOR THE STARS” - a science comedy show and science trivia showdown inspired by ASTRONOMY & SPACEFLIGHT!

$5 off tickets before THIS THURSDAY (1/8) at 7pm EDT!

Join us in person or streaming from wherever you are! More info & 🎟🎟 in bio!

We’ll be joined by astronomer & science educator Kate Schmidt (); physicist & performer Ben Lillie, PhD (); and astrophysicist & folklorist Moiya McTier, PhD () for deep dives on deep space, comedy about the cosmos, and trivia that’ll be out of this world!

01/06/2026

If you give a mouse a dookie…you might just learn something about the brain! 🐭💩🧠

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

01/05/2026

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: co-evolutionary arms race edition!

🎤
(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

12/24/2025

“Houston, we have a present” 🚀🎁🛷🎅

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

12/23/2025

Is Santa Canceled?? 🎅❌

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

12/22/2025

🎶 they move their bodies like a cycloneeee 🎶

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

12/17/2025

We need an intervention for Rudolph…

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

12/16/2025

Astronomers are out here giving movies zero stars 🎬👎✨

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(see the full video on YouTube!)

Come see our monthly show at or stream from wherever you are (show info & 🎟🎟 in bio!)

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown!) by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh!

We’ll be joined by scientists and comedians to share the stories behind our favorite facts, conduct scientific experiments (i.e. play drinking games), and conclude with a pub-style trivia quiz “loosely inspired” by that show’s theme.

THIS THURSDAY (12/18) 7pm: “THE MYRRH THE MERRIER” - a science comedy show, science trivia showdown, and science holiday...
12/15/2025

THIS THURSDAY (12/18) 7pm: “THE MYRRH THE MERRIER” - a science comedy show, science trivia showdown, and science holiday party!

Join us in person or streaming from wherever you are! More info & 🎟🎟 in bio!

We’ll be joined by science communicator , environmental scientist , and producer of science comedy musicals for science that’s worth its weight in cold, comedy that’s snow laughing matter, and trivia in which the winter takes all!

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