Signal, Noise & Nonsense

science, business · EN

A Biostatistician’s Guide to Scientific Bullshit The world is drowning in bad science, viral health claims, and headline-grabbing studies that crumble under the slightest mathematical scrutiny. From chocolate weight-loss hoaxes and dead salmon reading human emotions to $p$-hacked TED Talks and flawed spatial maps, Signal, Noise & Nonsense is your weekly antidote to scientific hype. Hosted by a trained biostatistician and practicing data leader, this show strips away the media spin, pulls back the curtain on academic publishing, and exposes the methodological flaws behind headline-grabbing research. Through sharp single-paper autopsies and friendly expert debates, each episode dissects the statistical crimes—from tiny sample sizes and $p$-hacking to flawed spatial models—that turn random noise into global news. Whether you’re a researcher, a data practitioner, or just a professional skeptic tired of bad science reporting, this podcast gives