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Episode 45
#045 Rebroadcast
The continuation of the unexpected cookware chemistry saga: cast iron. This week, Melissa and Jam discuss multiple aspects of cast …
2 years, 6 months ago
The history of “forever chemicals,” how did we get here? (PFAS part 2)
Episode 168
#168
Continuing our series on "forever chemicals" aka PFAS, we explore how we got into this situation. Where did PFAS come from? Why were they made?…
2 years, 6 months ago
Bonus: Why does coffee spoil faster than tea? (and other questions)
Episode 253
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 47
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about silicone, coffee, piz…
2 years, 6 months ago
What are "forever" chemicals? (aka PFAs) And are they bad? (PFAS part 1)
Episode 167
#167
Have you heard of "forever" chemicals? Or PFAS, or PFOAS, or Teflon, or a bunch of other associated names and labels? Or have you ever used non…
2 years, 6 months ago
Is it safe to use teflon pans?
Episode 41
#041
Ok! So now that you know how teflon works (see last week's episode if you missed it), now it's time to discuss the equally important question: i…
2 years, 6 months ago
What is silicone?
Episode 166
#166
At some point, silicone snuck onto the scene and found its way into many of our kitchens. It seems kinda like rubber, kinda like plastic, but s…
2 years, 7 months ago
Bonus: Are my shoes chemistry? (and other questions)
Episode 249
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 46
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about rubber, cold brew cof…
2 years, 7 months ago
What is dietary fiber?
Episode 165
#165
Fiber. Dietary Fiber. Fiber optic internet. We all probably know that fiber is good for you, good for digestion etc. But why? Also what is fibe…
2 years, 7 months ago
What is jam? (and jelly and preserves etc.)
Episode 87
#087 Rebroadcast
Jams, jellies, preserves, marmalade. So many kinds of fruit spreads, but how are they made? How do they go from fruit to gooey spre…
2 years, 7 months ago
What is rubber?
Episode 164
#164
Something some common and useful in our everyday lives, from gloves to toy balls, what even is rubber? What makes it rubber, and what makes it …
2 years, 8 months ago