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Because Why?! The Science and Society Pod.
Brianne West
88 episodes
1 week ago
Curious about, well… everything? Same. Welcome to Because Why?! Where science and nature, meets culture and business. If you care about people and planet, and want to know how the world really works - and how we can do better, you're in the right place. Because Why?! Because really, everything comes back to science. Expect episodes on everything from climate change and sustainability, to ethical business and history, politics, nature, conspiracy theories, human behaviour and who knows what else. It's all interesting. And unlike podcast bros, I have receipts.
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Curious about, well… everything? Same. Welcome to Because Why?! Where science and nature, meets culture and business. If you care about people and planet, and want to know how the world really works - and how we can do better, you're in the right place. Because Why?! Because really, everything comes back to science. Expect episodes on everything from climate change and sustainability, to ethical business and history, politics, nature, conspiracy theories, human behaviour and who knows what else. It's all interesting. And unlike podcast bros, I have receipts.
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So, what did you miss?
Because Why?! The Science and Society Pod.
18 minutes 20 seconds
1 week ago
So, what did you miss?

A lot of the episodes this year looked at processes we’re supposed to put our faith in – the things that are supposed to make our lives more sustainable or our impact on the planet a bit less terrible.

Stuff like supposed “green” solutions, chocolate that’s marketed as ethical, or the wellness industry promising to save your life.

And yes, we all know some of this is a scam, but I don’t think we really appreciate just how much of a scam it actually is.

So, to wrap up season three, instead of a brand-new episode, you get a recap of the most interesting episodes – the ones that made me frustrated, fascinated, and occasionally hopeful. Three years of consistently inconsistent podcasting later, here we are. You’re welcome.

The past few weeks have been… a lot. Popcorn, my horse, has been trying to die. University exams happened. Incrediballs 2.0 is launching soon. And yes, I might be a little burnt out. But, like a grown-up, I’ll push ahead and see how ignoring that goes.

In this episode, let’s go through:

  • How much of a scam the things we’re supposed to trust really are
  • The invention of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser and why it matters for the planet (and our food)
  • The environmental and human cost of cocoa farming and lawn culture
  • Disinformation and the totally unregulated wellness industry
  • How to even begin talking to the climate confused
  • Some fun and surprising science (yes, really) from fire, to 5G and plane toilets


Thanks for joining me on this episode of Because Why?!

Mā te wā - see you in 2026!

You can get involved with the podcast online in the meantime, of course.

Find our full podcast via the website here: ⁠⁠https://www.nowthatwhatsicall.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/becausewhypod/

You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/⁠⁠

Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/⁠⁠

For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: ⁠⁠https://incrediballs.com/⁠

Because Why?! The Science and Society Pod.
Curious about, well… everything? Same. Welcome to Because Why?! Where science and nature, meets culture and business. If you care about people and planet, and want to know how the world really works - and how we can do better, you're in the right place. Because Why?! Because really, everything comes back to science. Expect episodes on everything from climate change and sustainability, to ethical business and history, politics, nature, conspiracy theories, human behaviour and who knows what else. It's all interesting. And unlike podcast bros, I have receipts.