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The Information Entropy Podcast

Dr. Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting
The Information Entropy Podcast
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    The Dead Internet Theory: How does the Internet Work?

    11/09/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are starting a series investigating whether the internet is made up of more AI agents and content that actual humans.  In this first episode the boys start by discussing the use of AI in life and in the scientific world and the consensus that could be arrived at with the publication of work using AI’s help. We then discuss the internet: what is it anyway and how does it work? Mitch provides a great explanation looking at the surface web, deep web, and dark web as well as the mechanics that hold it all in place and allow us to have the world at our fingertips
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    Drugs: Types, Addiction, & Ibuprofen

    04/09/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are continuing our examination of drugs. Tom explores the different types of drugs that exist, from depressants to stimulants, what effects do they have on the body. Mitch takes us through a step-by-step process of how ibuprofen works and the boys pontificate the human experience of reversing evolution’s healing process. Tom tries to understand the difference between the class of a drug and its schedule and possibly ends up in the right place. All that and more on this weeks episode!
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    Drugs: UK Drinking Culture & What Makes Something Addictive

    28/08/2026 | 1h
    Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are taking a closer look at drugs! The boys start off the show recounting the awful week of celebrity deaths before cracking on with drugs themselves. They explore the drug known as Krokodil and the disastrous effect it can have on your life expectancy as well as what is it that actually makes drugs addictive in the first place. We explore how ibuprofen works in the body but we don’t know how paracetamol (acetaminophen) works. Mitch and Tom then discuss the topic of weed legalisation vs increased alcohol regulation, what the benefits (or not) might be and the drinking culture in the UK.
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    To the Mooooooon II

    21/08/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are continuing our exploration of moons in the solar system, what secrets are hidden in the atmosphere of Titan, what mysteries lie within the volcanism of IO, and does life persist in the oceans of Europa? The boys start the show with a new segment called “Is Mitch wrong” where they discuss goings on in the world. When back on track the boys discuss their experiences of the solar eclipse and their success with pinhole cameras. Tom then explores atmospheres, Mitch leads us through IO and tidal heating, and the boys end the show thinking about anime…. All in a day’s work!
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    Full Moon... Half Moon... Total Eclipse!

    14/08/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast. This week we are heading straight to the Moon! On the way we are going to find out just what a moon is and how important our Luna is to fundamental forces that shape our very existence on Earth. The boys explore the recent eclipse that passed over Europe, safe viewing techniques, and the sudden surge in people googling “eyes hurt” on the day of an eclipse. With enough rambling that the news gets skipped, this isn’t one to miss!
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About The Information Entropy Podcast
Join Mitch and Tom as they endeavour to decrease the entropy of information in our lives. From deep space and human evolution to pop culture and gaming filled tangents, the boys will take you through a whole host of scientific topics with guests joining them along the way. The IE Podcast makes science interesting, funny, and accessible for all! Join us for new content every week and find us on our socials to join in the conversation!
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