Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!
Simply The Jest - Australia's most competitive storytelling competition, for Australia's least impressive prize.
Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.
The Hook Up is the Sex-Ed you wish you’d had. Dee Salmin talks all things sex, love and relationships, and hangs out with a team of experts who delve into their love lives and answer all your sexy questions.
Richard Kingsmill (triple j Group Music Director) brings you up to speed on some of the key releases of the week. In depth interviews, roundtable discussions with the music teams across the triple j networks, it's all here for you to stay on top of today's music. Richard hosts '2022' each Sunday from 6pm on triple j as well.
How do we measure time? What should come first, sunscreen or insect repellent? Where do Blue Bottles come from?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"I pretty much got a ZIPPER down my gooch"
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On this episode of simply the jest we’re on the hunt for your best ball stories.We’re talking about balls in sports, jobs involving balls and of course, alot of mangled nut sacks.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
How does Bluetooth work? Will human's evolve to lose all of our hair? Is the hole in the Ozone Layer repaired?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"It got down to 10 degrees and we'd have to keep raving faster!"
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On this episode of simply the jest rug up because we’re stepping into the Fridge!You’ll hear about fridges, freezers and even severed fingers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Can temperature affect food allergies? Could our shoes be harming the environment? What's the song that makes Dr Karl cry?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.Producer: Joe KhanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Flickering lights, snake digestion and air conditioners
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Can smells stick in your nose forever? Do clouds actually "burn away"? Do monkeys also have genetic disorders?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.Producer: Nick GerberBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
On this episode of simply the jest we’re paying tribute to the glorious Pat Boone with your best B B B B Boone-us callers!These are the Boone-us callers that we didn’t quite get to during the year. You’ll hear stories of injuries, a celebrity encounter and a whole lotta bodily fluids.Hosts: Michael Hing, Lewis Hobba and Jess PerkinsProducers: Lu Hi…
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"What's the acceptable amount of PUS on a honeymoon?!"
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On this episode of Simply The Jest, we’re reliving some of the craziest stories to make it into your earholes. This is THE BEST OF THE REST!Hosts: Michael Hing, Lewis Hobba and Jess PerkinsPodcast Producers: Nick Gerber & Lu HillRadio Producer: Tia Newling & Lu HillBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
On this episode of Simply The Jest, we’re talking about simply the best stories from the year!We’ll revisit some of the most jaw dropping stories from 2022, but only one can be declared THE BEST OF THE JEST!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"Everyone's sitting around a Christmas tree and everyone started SCREAMING"
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On this episode of simply the jest, its the business end of the year and we’ve got all of your Christmas stories!You’ll hear about awkward family interactions, food poisoning and a broken toilet.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
How heavy are our farts? Who was the first Human alive? Are Florence + The Machine song's scientifically factual?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How to survive your first holiday together
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So you’re about to go on your first vacay with bae. Maybe you’re going overseas, road tripping in a van or meeting the their fam for the first time.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"I knew everyone in town, so the local court couldn't PROSECUTE me!"
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On this episode of Simply The Jest, we’re reliving some of the craziest stories to make it into your earholes. This is THE BEST OF THE REST!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Can sound waves hurt you? Which generation will be the last one to die? Why is the reproductive window shorter for women then men?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Should you tell someone if you know they’re being cheated on?
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If you knew someone was being cheated on, would you tell them? Or just keep it to yourself?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"I was in a maximum security prison and someone broke IN!"
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On this episode of Simply The Jest, we head into the clink and ask for your best stories about crime!You’ll hear about multiple robberies, illegal lizards and a real life prison break!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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BONUS: Harrison Kefford on what it’s like dating and having sex with a stoma bag
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When Harrison Kefford was told he was getting a stoma bag his first thought was: “Holy shit! No one is ever going to want to have sex with me again.”By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dark matter, astrology & globular clusters
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Why do we call it the Milky Way? Does dark matter actually exist? What do astrophysicists think of astrology? Dr Karl & astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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BONUS: Esther Perel on dating apps, the ick and the ‘perfect person’
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How have dating apps impacted how we find love? Why is catching the ick so common now? What are we getting wrong when it comes to dating and relationships? And what are gen z getting right?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Premature ejaculation: how to last longer in bed
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Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem for guys and people with penises, so if you’re worried about coming too quickly, here’s how you can last longer.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"It sounded like a REVERSE GULP coming back up"
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On this episode of Simply The Jest, we’re opening the check-outs and hearing your best retail stories!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Fecal transplants, sunscreen & nasal sprays
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What do fecal transplants do? How long should you use a nasal spray? Why isn't there a longer lasting sunscreen?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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BONUS: what the porn industry’s really like with Angela White
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Angela White is one of the biggest porn superstars to come out of Australia, and we got the chance to catch up with her!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Is it bad to keep score in your relationship?
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Whether you’re tallying who does the most chores, initiates sex, or pays for stuff, a lot of us are guilty of using 'points' to measure how much effort a partner puts in.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"I went on a holiday with a new partner and he didn't brush this teeth ONCE!"
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On this episode of Simply the Jest we’re diving into the muck to hear your best DIRTY stories.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Does Ice melt quicker in fizzy drinks? What happens to the air inside us after surgery? Should we clean our teeth with warm water?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
You’ve probably seen the TikTok song ‘normalise girls doing poos’, it’s insanely catchy AND has a very important message.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"There was a massive clump of HUMAN HAIR on the bin"
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On this episode of simply the jest we’re hunting for your best Garage stories!We’re opening up the roller door and dusting off your old bikes as we explore your best garage, sheds and granny flat stories.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Are non-stick pans toxic? Will Nuclear powered cars be possible in future? Can tree's evolve?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
You’ve probably heard of quiet quitting at work, but turns out quiet quitting happens in relationships too!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation