The History of Concrete with John Wilson

Podcast: Science Friday · Science Friday

Opublikowano: 2026-10-05

John Wilson’s new documentary, “The History of Concrete,” has a subject matter that to most people may seem gray, drab, and boring. The film is anything but. Alongside facts about concrete’s reliance on dwindling sand reserves and New York City’s crumbling infrastructure, there are unexpected tangents. Following the idiosyncratic format of Wilson’s hit HBO show “How To,” he tells the stories of a struggling musician, a man who preserves tattoos, and a group of runners looping the same block for two months.Ira talks with documentarian John Wilson about the documentary and their shared appreciation of concrete.Guest:J...