Podcast Episodes

Why do diet coke and mentos do that thing?

Episode 44

#044

You know what we're talking about. That spectacular fizzy geyser. This week, Melissa and Jam explore what makes diet coke and mentos go crazy to…

6 years, 3 months ago

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Bonus: My girlfriend's sweat doesn't stink (and other questions)?

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 9

In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about sunlight bleaching, wei…

6 years, 3 months ago

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How do color-changing mugs change color?

Episode 43

#043

You know how you have that one mug that changes colors when you put hot coffee in it? Let's talk about that. This week, Melissa and Jam explore …

6 years, 3 months ago

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How do deodorant and antiperspirant work?

Episode 42

#042

What's that smell? Is it us? Is it you? We hope it's neither, thanks to deodorants and antiperspirants. This week, Melissa and Jam delve into th…

6 years, 4 months ago

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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…

6 years, 4 months ago

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Bonus: Do purple carrots have beta carotene (and other questions)?

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 8

In his month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about carrots, pigments, quino…

6 years, 4 months ago

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What makes nonstick pans not sticky?

Episode 40

#040

Who you calling sticky? This week, Melissa and Jam open up another two-part series about nonstick pans, aka teflon. What keeps food from stickin…

6 years, 4 months ago

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How does helium change your voice?

Episode 39

#039

Part two on the chemistry of helium! Now to the question you've all been wondering, how does helium change your voice? This week, Melissa and Ja…

6 years, 4 months ago

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Bonus: Podcast For Your Life - Books for your life

Don't worry, you didn't click on the wrong podcast. This week Melissa was a guest on another "for your life" podcast: Podcast For Your Life, Jam's or…

6 years, 4 months ago

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Is there a helium shortage?

Episode 38

#038

Helium is all fun and games right? High voice, super funny, no worries right? Or is there a serious shortage of helium? This week, Melissa and J…

6 years, 5 months ago

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