Episode Details

Hello and welcome to another episode of Lexx Education - this week featuring special guest Agony Dad!

Ron is away gallivanting so Laura has roped Agony Dad into the intros and outros in place of Ron. Agony Dad knows more about amino acids and R groups than Laura despite not listening to the episode, or indeed any episodes.

In the actual lesson Ron is still pretty obsessed with West Country carnivals. Laura does her best to keep him focused and back on track for the science.

They discuss how boring lipids and fatty acids have been and there's a real moment where they consider abandoning the entire syllabus in favour of just not doing it.

Then Ron sneezes for aaaaaaages. Ron gets very giddy from all the sneezing and then discuss Laura getting a new tattoo before attempting to return to the science.

Fans of the syllabus may be interested to know that it's 3.1.4.1 Proteins. General properties of proteins. In case you're reading along at home.

Dipeptide turns up and becomes a fantastic character. There are 20 amino acids common in all organisms. They are just about getting somewhere with a discussion on beta sheets and alpha something somethings and then Laura derails the whole discussion by getting political. Enjoy!

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💬 Show Notes

In this week's episode of Lexx Education, Laura Lex is joined by none other than Agony Dad, stepping in for Ron while he enjoys his Swedish escapades. Together, they embark on a hilarious journey through the world of proteins and amino acids, with Agony Dad surprising everyone with his surprisingly knowledgeable insights.

The episode kicks off with a light-hearted discussion about Laura's 10th wedding anniversary plans, which include watching Taskmaster and fixing a bathroom door with her dad. As they delve into the science, the duo explores the intricacies of amino acids and their role as the building blocks of proteins. But don't worry, this isn't a dry lecture—there are plenty of tangents about sneezing, tattoos, and even a cheeky critique of West Country carnivals.

As they navigate through the complexities of lipids and proteins, Laura and Agony Dad find themselves in a delightful mess of laughter and confusion, especially when it comes to drawing diagrams of amino acids. With plenty of banter and a quiz that promises to be a challenge, this episode is packed with educational fun and a sprinkle of chaos.

So, if you’re ready to learn about the fascinating world of proteins while having a laugh, tune in and enjoy the ride!

Introduction and Agony Dad JoinsCelebrating 10 Years of MarriageAmino Acids and Proteins OverviewQuiz Time with Agony DadWrapping Up the Episode