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Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam, Bleav
Chemistry
Vitamin C
Chemistry Education
FDA
Chemical Reactions
Nutrition
Bacteria
Sweat
PFAS
Sourdough
X-Rays
Intermolecular Forces
Evaporative Cooling
Onion
Skin Care
Fermentation
Self-Tanners
Aging
Fire
Kombucha

A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life! In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry be... more

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Recent Guests

Ellen Yezierski
Community Conversation moderator
University of Pittsburgh? (as discussed in transcript)
Episode: Are there new, improved ways to teach chemistry? (BCCE 2026)
Resa Kelly
Moderator, chemistry education professional
Independent educator/chemistry education advocate
Episode: How could technology and A.I. change chemistry education? (BCCE 2026)
Nicki Stewart
Graduate student in forensics and chemistry education at UNT
University of North Texas
Episode: How realistic are crime shows about forensics? (with Nicki Stewart)
Arielle Vaughn
Chemistry education researcher, Professor at California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Channel Islands
Episode: What is BCCE and why are people so excited about it? (BCCE 2026)
Ginger Schultz
Chemistry professor and education researcher
University of Michigan
Episode: What is BCCE and why are people so excited about it? (BCCE 2026)
Sam Pezzini
General Chair, aka Conference Wizard
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: What is BCCE and why are people so excited about it? (BCCE 2026)
Jason Cress
Podcast host, experienced breakfast chef
Podcasts For Your Life, As A Meter Of Fact
Episode: What happens to eggs when we cook them? (with Jason Cress)
Claire Cavallaro
PhD candidate in biomedical sciences with a concentration in pharmacology and neuroscience
Episode: Ask a Neuroscientist: Why is Adderall addictive to SOME people and not others? (and other questions)
Claire Caballero
PhD student in pharmacology and neuroscience
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Episode: How do anti-depressants work? (featuring Claire Caballero)

Hosts

Jam Robinson
Co-host, often asking questions and participating in explanations
Melissa Cullyn
Chemist by training, explains chemistry behind questions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 759 ratings
  • Idea and comment

    How do particle accelerators work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdjdjsaj
    United States5 months ago
  • I like this podcast

    This podcast is informative and really cool :3 also, jszmim… bro🫩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love_froggys
    United States5 months ago
  • I like this podcast

    This podcast is informative and really cool :3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love_froggys
    United States7 months ago
  • Yawning

    Love the content, but the host sounds very tired and even yawns while presenting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ageejesse
    United States7 months ago
  • Very useful as studying material

    Love the encouraging personality of Melissa and the comical attitude of Jam. Inspiring content for both the students AND the educators!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lafinduciel
    Canada9 months ago

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Are there new, improved ways to teach chemistry? (BCCE 2026)
Q: What is scholarly teaching in chemistry?
Scholarly teaching means making evidence-guided decisions about teaching, using research on learning to inform classroom practice across all levels of chemistry education.
How realistic are crime shows about forensics? (with Nicki Stewart)
Q: How realistic are crime shows in their processing of a scene?
The guest explains that crime shows are very unrealistic; expect longer, more methodical processes in real life, with many steps between collecting evidence and obtaining a result, and that fingerprinting and instant analysis on-screen are rare.
How do forensic scientists find fingerprints?
Q: What defines a chemical reaction in the context of fingerprint recovery?
A chemical reaction in this context involves changes in how atoms bond or are rearranged during the interaction between fingerprint residues and the reagents, leading to a detectable change such as color formation or adhesion.
How do forensic scientists find fingerprints?
Q: Can you give a brief overview of what intermolecular forces are?
Intermolecular forces are how molecules interact with each other without forming actual bonds, ranging from weak attractions to stronger interactions, and they influence how fingerprint residues stick to surfaces and how powders or fumes interact with those residues.
How could technology and A.I. change chemistry education? (BCCE 2026)
Q: If AI can generate correct answers, what are we actually trying to develop in our chemistry students?
They emphasize developing reasoning, evaluating evidence, and understanding concepts deeply, not just producing the right answer; AI is a starting point that should prompt students to justify and critique results, and to think about the learning process itself.

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A chemistry-focused show that explains everyday science through accessible, stories-driven conversations between a chemist and a curious layperson. Topics repeatedly center on how chemistry shows up in daily life—from household products and safety to food, physics-inflected phenomena, and the chemistry of the natural world. The hosts make complex concepts tangible with everyday analogies, humor, and real-world takeaways, which has earned strong engagement from students, teachers, and general listeners who crave practical science explained clearly. A notable strength is the approachable teaching style paired with a chemistry expert who grounds explanations in real-life relevance, making it attractive for listeners seeking both education and ... more

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