BOOK SCIENCE
Book Science is a podcast dedicated to celebrating science books and their authors. Through in-depth discussions and author interviews, we explore the stories, insights, and craftsmanship behind books that make science accessible and engaging for everyone. Our mission is to champion long form science communication, inspire readers, and support aspiring authors in sharing their passion for science with the world.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
Season 1 Wrap up and Announcing Guests for Season 2
Season One Wrap-Up
We’ve reached the end of Season One of Book Science! In this closing reflection, I look back on the challenges, the guests who made the season possible, and the growth…
Interview with Scott Huler author of Defining the Wind and A Delicious Country
**Update: Audio Issues Fixed Aug. 19 2025**
I was in the local branch of my public library and I came across the title, Defining the Wind. I had never heard of the title, nor the author,…
From Classic to Closeout: The 3rd Edition of Waves and Beaches
Willard Bascom’s Waves and Beaches first appeared in 1964 and quickly became a classic of coastal and wave science. Favored by readers who wanted to dig deeper into the physics of waves…
Interview with Helen Czerski author of Blue Machine and Storm in a Teacup
In this episode of Book Science, I'm joined by physicist, oceanographer, BBC presenter, and author Dr. Helen Czerski, a world-class communicator of science and an expert on all things o…
Interview with Lynne Kelly author of The Knowledge Gene
What if memory wasn’t just a skill—but a superpower embedded in our genes?
In this episode, I talk with science writer and memory expert Lynne Kelly about her remarkable new book, The K…
Solo Adventure Through Firmament by Simon Clark
In this episode of Book Science, I dive into Firmament: The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change, and the Air That Surrounds Us by Simon Clark. It’s a beautifully written, surprisi…
Interview with Tessa Hill and Eric Simons authors of At Every Depth
For this conversation, I am joined by Tessa Hill, a UC Davis professor, and Eric Simons, a writer and educator, to discuss their co-authored book, At Every Depth, that intertwines indig…
Solo Adventure through The Power of the Sea [and NOAA!] by Bruce Parker
Bruce Parker's book, The Power of the Sea, explores the critical role of prediction science in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, emphasizing historical tragedies due to lack …
Conversation with Duane Hamacher Author of The First Astronomers
In the inaugural episode of the Book Science podcast, host Tripp Collins interviews Duane Hamacher, an Associate Professor of Cultural Astronomy in the ASTRO-3D Centre of Excellence and…
Introduction and Teaser for Book Science Podcast
Hello and welcome. I'm Tripp Collins and this is Book Science. Welcome to this very special introductory episode and teaser for season one of Book Science. In this episode you will di…