Clear as Quantum

Clear as Quantum comes from EQUS, the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. That might sound dry, but the podcast is surprisingly engaging. It's built around conversations with Australian quantum researchers, and Season 2 specifically explores the everyday technologies that already rely on quantum science, making the connection between abstract theory and practical reality more concrete than most shows manage. Episodes cover topics like quantum printers, the future of quantum technology, and even a live episode celebrating quantum Ig Nobel Prize winners. The tone is warm and curious rather than lecture-heavy. Researchers explain their work in accessible terms, and the hosts ask questions that help connect lab results to bigger ideas about how quantum physics shapes the world we interact with daily. Episodes run about 30 minutes and the pace is comfortable. With 20 episodes since 2021, this is a smaller show that puts out content in seasonal batches rather than on a fixed weekly schedule. It doesn't have Apple Podcasts ratings yet, but the content quality is consistently good. It's a particularly nice pick if you want to hear from researchers outside the US-UK axis, since the Australian quantum research community is doing genuinely world-class work. You can even email the team at engage@equs.org with listener questions, which they incorporate into future episodes.