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All the information you could possibly want on The DesignSpark Podcast (series 2) as well as History Makers (series 1). History Makers was DesignSpark’s original comedy podcast celebrating cutting-edge technology and the Makers from history who made it possible, starring Dr Lucy Rogers and the award-winning comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine.
Series 2: The DesignSpark Podcast is out now and covers a range of exciting topics – Medical Technology, Big Data, Space Exploration, the Future of Transport, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Humans. Subscribe to your favourite podcast platform below to hear it first!
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Interesting take on tech and the world as we know it. Love the vibrant graphics used to promote the podcast. Looking forward to hearing more.
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1 day ago
Honest feedback-
Was expecting Leo Laporte. Found myself listening to NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" Was a little too zany for my taste, though interested in how the show might evolve. -
1 week ago
Just a few days to go! So excited, can't wait until Monday! #TheDesignSparkPodcast #TechLOLogy -
8 months ago
@OldKel Spelling Mistake: Think you mean Brian and Not Bryon, if you are a Monty Python fan at least get the spelling correct! -
8 months ago
Well done to all those that made this possible . :)
May 20, 2019 07:11
#1 Big Data; It’s About Size AND How to Handle It
There is a sense that many are not comfortable that their personal preferences are being mapped and analysed in minute detail. How did this come about, and how does it work?
May 15, 2019 07:38
Cast Spotlight: The DesignSpark Podcast
Put a face to the voice and find out more about the cast of our brand new comedy series about technology "The DesignSpark Podcast", which launches on Monday 20th May. It's time for TechLOLogy.
Help DesignSpark to win at the British Podcast Awards!
The British Podcast Awards celebrates great British podcasts, and with an iTunes Podcast rating of 4.9 out of 5, we think that the first series of The DesignSpark Podcast, History Makers, fits the bill nicely!
April 16, 2019 09:40
#TheDesignSparkPodcast - TechLOLogy
Oh, what a night! Performing in front of an audience is always fun, but when you’re recording
February 4, 2019 10:47
The DesignSpark Podcast - Let’s make technology funny again!
We are delighted to announce that our 5-star rated comedy-tech podcast is returning to tickle you with technology... and with a new name!
October 8, 2018 07:10
History Makers Podcast: Episode Six - From Calculations to Cyber
In the latest episode Dr Lucy guides us through the subject of cyber, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring Ada Lovelace life and Bec desperately changes all of her passwords to something more complicated than 1234.
October 2, 2018 10:37
History Makers Podcast - Now Available on Spotify
Our 5-star rated comedy podcast about technology is now available on Spotify, hosted by former Robot Wars judge and DesignSpark blogger Dr Lucy Rogers alongside award-winning comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine.
October 1, 2018 07:42
History Makers Podcast: Episode Five - From Wedgwood’s Wares to 3D Printing
In the latest episode Dr Lucy guides us through the subject of 3D manufacturing, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring Josiah Wedgwood to life and desperately clings on to the concept of hope in a world obsessed by materialistic wealth.
September 24, 2018 09:34
History Makers Podcast: Episode Four - Navigation
In the latest episode Dr Lucy guides us through the subject of navigation technology, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring John Harrison to life and Bec discusses why GPS would ruin the Wizard of Oz.
September 17, 2018 10:23
History Makers Podcast: Episode Three – Computer Programming
In the latest episode Dr Lucy explains the origins of computer programming, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring Grace Hopper to life and Bec works out whether C++ really is Fortran's evil cousin or just her best ever maths score.
September 10, 2018 06:00
History Makers Podcast: Episode Two - Artificial Intelligence
History Makers is a comedy podcast from DesignSpark celebrating technology and the Makers from history who made it all possible. Episode 2 is here, starring Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine. What would Mary Shelley make of Westworld?
September 3, 2018 08:02
History Makers Podcast: Episode One - Wireless Communications
History Makers is a comedy podcast from DesignSpark celebrating technology and the Makers from history who made it all possible. Episode 1 is here, starring Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine.
1 day ago