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Chemistry For Your Life

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

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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Gemstones come in all sorts of colors, but how do they get them? Are different stones super different at the molecular level? How do these different colors happen naturally? And how can those colors be replicated in lab-made gemston... more

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Why does a pencil work so perfectly? Why does graphite leave marks on paper instead of just crumbling apart? And what do pancakes, honeycombs, geckos, and intermolecular forces have to do with any of it? This week we follow a simple pencil all the wa... more

What happens when you mix bleach and ammonia? Why does perfume smell amazing on one person and weird on another? And why is getting a job so hard right now? This week we’re answering a huge batch of listener questions about chemistry, sunscreen, scen... more

How do you turn a weird cloudy liquid into something stronger than steel? This week we’re telling the story of Kevlar: the chemistry breakthrough that led to bulletproof vests, firefighter gear, reinforced tires, and so much more. Along the way we ta... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Caballero
PhD candidate in pharmacology and neuroscience, MRI expert guest
UNT Health Fort Worth
Episode: How do MRIs see inside our bodies, in 3D? (with Claire Caballero)
Jason Cress
Podcast host, experienced breakfast chef
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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)

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 756 ratings
  • Idea and comment

    How do particle accelerators work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdjdjsaj
    United States4 months ago
  • I like this podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love_froggys
    United States4 months ago
  • I like this podcast

    This podcast is informative and really cool :3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love_froggys
    United States5 months ago
  • Yawning

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ageejesse
    United States6 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
    Canada7 months ago

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Feedback highlights engaging hosts and clear, conversational teaching style.
People appreciate real-world, applicable science takeaways.
Listener enthusiasm is high for accessible chemistry explanations.
Criticism sometimes focuses on ad placements and episode length for some listeners.
Many listeners praise the educational value for teachers and students.

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Talking Points

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Ask a Chemist: Is That Pool Smell Actually Chlorine? (and other questions)
Q: Two, how do my pool become chlorinated? My local pool uses salt, I think. Three, what is that chlorine smell?
Pools can be chlorinated using chlorine salts or by passing chlorine through the water; the “smell” is related to chlorine chemistry and can be influenced by interactions with organic matter and urine, though the strong pool-chemical odor is a simplification of the reality.
Ask a Chemist: Is That Pool Smell Actually Chlorine? (and other questions)
Q: One, how does pool chlorination work? How does it keep the pool clean while being safe for us to swim in?
Chlorination introduces chlorine-based compounds that kill germs in the water; the process is akin to using a larger-scale bleach where the right balance of chlorine compounds maintains sanitation without making the water unsafe for swimmers.
Reddit Chemistry: Why don't birds get shocked on power lines? (and other questions)
Q: Should I consider going into the medical field if I suck at understanding science?
You can still work in a medical role that interests you without excelling in all science subjects, and there are numerous career paths in the medical field without traditional med school requirements.
Reddit Chemistry: Why don't birds get shocked on power lines? (and other questions)
Q: Why is a hot beverage steaming if it's below boiling?
The surface molecules of the liquid can escape as vapor even at lower temperatures, causing steam, similar to how ice can melt below freezing.
Reddit Chemistry: Why don't birds get shocked on power lines? (and other questions)
Q: Why do some things make more fire than others at the same temperature?
Wood can react with oxygen and ignite, whereas metals do not react in the same way, so they do not produce flames when heated.

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What is Chemistry For Your Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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