Triplej Podcasts

Why do red heads get sunburnt so easily? What would happen if humans never developed muscle memory? Does cold weather make you pee more often? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

If you’re smart, good looking, have a great job, and just killing it at life - you should have heaps of matches on dating apps, right? Well not exactly... We investigate why some successful people are changing their profiles and minimising themselves to get more likes.Plus, we chat to author and researcher Lisa Portolan who's done some really inter…

What makes red dirt red? Why do our sugar levels affect our moods? What's the difference between a conspiracy theorist and a science denialist?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Would you be chill with dating someone who votes differently to you?Or are someone’s political views a deal breaker?In this episode, we work out how to chat politics with your partner if you keep arguing about it.Plus, you’ll hear from ex-Bachie contestant and Labor staffer Alisha Aitken Radburn about what she learnt from her relationship with her …

Are there health benefits from eating raw meat? Is spontaneous human combustion a real thing? If a mosquito bites me while I'm drunk, does the mosquito get drunk too?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lachie Pringle.

Is your sex drive completely different to your partners?When your libidos are out of whack, you might feel rejected, insecure and worried about whether or not you’re right for each other. In this episode, we hear your stories, find out if you can change your sex drive, and get some expert advice from sex therapist Tanya Koens on how to find that ba…

Richard speaks to members of the triple j music team to pinpoint their highlights for April.Ebony Boadu, Declan Byrne, Tyrone Pynor, Jade Zoe, Shantan Wantan Ichiban and Abby Butler join Richard at the Roundtable to discuss this month’s standout music releases.

Can lightning make grass greener? What's the closest call we've ever had with a meteorite? Will Artificial Intelligence ever be sentient? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

The ick is such a huge phenomenon on TikTok and some of them are piss-yourself-funny. But now it kinda feels like we’re so ick obsessed, *simply existing* is an ick. So have we taken it too far? We’re gonna find out from the King of TikTok icks, British lads SHXTS n GIGS and talk to an expert to see if there’s any coming back once you’ve caught it.…

How can you tell the difference between antibodies and a virus? Would a compass work on Mars? Why are some mosquitos silent and others loud? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

You’ve probably heard of endometriosis, but adeno is what we’re calling endo’s lesser known evil cousin. It’s a hell of a chronic illness, and for Adenomyosis Awareness Month we’re bringing you up to speed on what it is, why it often gets confused with endo, and how to cure it.For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @…

Why do we get bags under our eyes when we’re tired? Why do my fingernails grow faster when I’ve been drinking? Why do I always sneeze five times in a row – never four, never six? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Tyrone Pynor.

Whether it’s in porn, social media, or TV, there’s only one type of vulva we see - it’s neat, small, symmetrical and there’s no flaps.And… it can make you feel super insecure if ya pusswa don’t look like that!In this episode, we chat to Ellie from Comfortable In My Skin, Christine Yahya from Pink Bits and find out what a ‘normal’ vulva looks like a…

Where do double yolkers come from? Why is it so hard to shake the common cold? Why does tiredness effect our perception of time and speed? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Ok so peens are all over our screens at the moment - Euphoria, Sex/Life, Minx etc, and as usual there's been a lot of hype around these big dicks. But when it comes to doing the deed, do people really care about size?For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookuphttps://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup…

Why can't we just make ozone in a lab to replenish what has been lost due to climate change? Is it okay to microwave food twice? What's the best life advice Dr Karl has been given? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Richard speaks to members of the triple j team to pinpoint their favourite music for March.Jess Perkins, Shantan Wantan Ichiban, Lucy Smith, Tyrone Pynor, Abby Butler and Dave Ruby Howe join Richard at the Roundtable to discuss this month’s standout music releases.

It’s something loads of people struggle with - and we want you to know that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken if you can’t. In this episode we find out why some of us never orgasm, how to work through the anxiety around climaxing and take the pressure off. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @tripl…

Today Dr Lucy and Dr Karl are joined by special guest astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis to answer all your questions from around the cosmos.Can you get moonburnt? Could we ever move at the speed of light? How did the big bang happen? What's on the other side of the universe?Dr Karl and Professor Geraint Lewis answer these questions and more on…

If you’re seeing someone right now and it’s definitely more than friends with benefits, but you’re not in a committed relationship - you might be in a situationship. It’s the grey area of dating, and sometimes it can be really confusing!In this episode: how to tell if you’re in one, when you should break it off and digital creator Helen Chik chats …

It's the most triggering question for your local finance bro - why can't we just print more money? How does our brain know when to kick in and smell things? And why doesn't salt water freeze?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Nearly half of you told us you LOVE a finger in the bum during sex! So we’re going to find everything you need to know about how to do it properly - and why for guys or people with prostates, it might be the best orgasm you ever have.For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookuphttps://www.instagram.com/tr…

Are some mushrooms infinite? Why does chopping onions make us cry? What would happen if you ate a venomous spider? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Did you just figure out your sexuality?TikTok and lockdown fast tracked a queer awakening for a lot of you - so if you’re working through this new found identity and need some fairy godmother guidance, we plucked two icons from the LGBT+ community - comedian Alright Hey! and content maker Kath Ebbs to share their wisdom. For questions or topic sugg…

You’ve probably seen her in your feed before, Drew Afualo is queen misogynist slayer.She’s blowing up on TikTok with 6.3 million followers - people either love her or hate her. In this bonus episode - Drew lets us know what she thinks about the haters (hint she dgaf), why she does what she does, and what it means to her to be inspiring a generation…

Is there a difference between a raised heart rate from an energy drink compared to excercise? If we didn't have high tides or low tides, what effect would that have on Earth? Why can some people wiggle their ears without touching them? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.…

Yes it's got major plot holes, yes it's probably gonna take another two years for a new season, but after that finale - there's so much we need to unpack.As one of the most popular shows in the past decade, Euphoria is definitely having a huge cultural impact. So what can we learn about the way it portrays sex, toxic relationships, addiction and ch…