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In this episode of the podcast we talk to Dr Thomas Allen, an expert in Sports Engineering, about the 2015 film Concussion, and investigate the tale of Dr Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovers brain degeneration amongst American football players.

In this episode of the podcast we talk to Steve Hoon, a Professor in Applied Physics at Manchester Metropolitan, about the ridiculousness that is The Core. Often cited as the most inaccurate science fiction film of all-time we discuss why such claims are probably true!

In this episode we speak to Prof. Tom Jefferies, head of the Manchester School of Architecture about the internet of things and the current £10m demonstrator project exploring what a connected city of the future may be like. We also discuss the iconic 'Metropolis', Fritz Lang's vision of urban development and the role of the architect. To find out more about this 10m project into Manchester, visit the CityVerve Website, or listen to the 'CityCast' podcast. http://www.cityverve.org.uk/ https://soundcloud.com/cityverve

In this episode of the podcast we talk to Dr Jim Pritchett about the 2016 film Deadpool, and try to determine where the Merc with a Mouth gets his incredible regenerative powers. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s probably a salamander.

Christmas is a time for over indulgence, letting go and unwinding, but not for everyone. Addiction is a problem for over 280,000 people in the UK. In this episode we talk to Dr Niki Ray to help us understand the reality of addiction and explore it’s biological impact and treatment.

One in two British, German and American people believe in alien life. But if alien life existed, what would it mean for humans? In this episode we are investigating Independence Day: Resurgence, discussing evidence for aliens, the practicality of living in space and asking why so many people believe in alien life?

In this episode of the podcast we talk to Dr Steve Millington about the 1949 film Passport to Pimlico, and try to determine what it can tell us about the current political situation in the UK, especially with regards to what Devolution could mean for Manchester following Brexit