Big Biology

Big Biology is built for people who want more than surface-level science. Hosted by three working biologists — Art Woods, Cameron Ghalambor, and Marty Martin — the show brings on researchers to talk through the biggest open questions in modern biology. Think evolution, genetics, ecology, neuroscience, the origins of life. These aren't quick news hits; these are real, extended conversations with the people actually doing the work. Ghalambor is a professor splitting time between Colorado State and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and that academic grounding shows in the caliber of guests they attract. The hosts ask sharp, informed questions because they actually understand the underlying science, and that means conversations go deeper than you'll find on most science podcasts. The interplay between the three hosts adds a nice variety of perspectives too. With around 175 episodes and counting, the show releases weekly. Episodes range from 30 minutes to over an hour, though most land in that 45 to 60 minute sweet spot. The audience is smaller than some blockbuster science podcasts — about 137 ratings on Apple — but the 4.6 star average and dedicated following on Substack tell you this is a podcast that rewards close listening. If you want biology explained by biologists who are genuinely excited about research frontiers, Big Biology delivers that without dumbing anything down.