Risky or Not?
Don Schaffner and Ben ChapmanRisky or Not is a short podcast from Professor Ben Chapman from North Carolina State University, and Dr. Don Schaffner from Rutgers University. Dr. Don and Professor Chapman promise to do their best not to waffle, dither, dissemble or equivocate, and to give straight up answers about whether something is risky or not.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 995 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesHealth & FitnessScience | |||
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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating two decade old fish sauce.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - risky ☣️
• Let Me And A Food Scientist Sample The Abandoned Fish Sauce Terrorizing A Small Canadian Town | Defector
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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating canned corn in hand-soldered tins.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
• To Can Corn (soldered tins) — Don't Cook That
• Synergistic Inactivation of Spores of Proteolytic Clostr... more
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating reheated Buffalo wings that fell into a clean sink.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking stuffing in a turkey without a thermometer.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
• Thanksgiving (Canada) - Wikipedia
• Texas Environmental Health Association
• Stuffing and Fo... more
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- They always answer my crazy questions
I love this podcast. They answer food safety questions about whether something is risky or not. Some serious, some absurd like brewing tea in nacho cheese instead of water. That was a funny one and it was my idea. The hosts are awesome. And now they are doing a Simpsons arc which is my dream come true. Will they include the Simpsons waffle suggestions I suggested because I know how much they love waffle episodes? Only time will tell.
Apple Podcasts5Gregoryakoch
United Statesa year ago - So helpful
Previous to listening to Risky or Not? I knew most of the safe food handling rules I needed to know, which is great, but you often run into edge cases that don’t fit neatly under any of the rules. Since listening to the podcast, and gaining an understanding of the ‘why’ behind them, I can make informed decisions when faced with novel food safety questions, with an actual understanding of the specific risks involved in any particular food decision.
Apple Podcasts5JustHappyToBeHere_United States2 years ago - Short time listener; first time reviewer
Just started listening to this show (Jul 2024). Really enjoying it. Love that it's a short podcast. Just have one recommendation that I have to imagine someone else has made: renaming the show "Risky or bisky?"
If it's not risky, than it's like a biscuit. Chow down!🤓
Apple Podcasts5dunkinstirlingUnited States2 years ago - Love it
I love this show. I have learned so much and laughed along the way!
Apple Podcasts5Mally_Mal_Mal6789United States2 years ago - Great show!
Love this show! The episodes are short but packed with lots of information. Don and Ben are great to listen to and make me laugh while I learn about the risks of eating food. But I obviously have to say that “the risks of not eating outweigh the risks of eating!” I’ve even submitted questions in a few times and received responses every time and have had my questions featured twice now. I only wish the episodes came out more frequently but the frequency is probably actually perfect to keep me int... more
Apple Podcasts5michimochiUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #13 | United States/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #71 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Canada/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #99 | Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Australia/Science/Life Sciences |
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Short, information-dense episodes tackle everyday food-safety questions with a practical risk-assessment framework. Two hosts bring microbiology context, personal anecdotes, and concise references to studies, making complex concepts approachable in under 15 minutes. Across topics, the show consistently emphasizes evidence-based reasoning, cautious skepticism, and actionable guidance for consumers, with a light, humorous tone that keeps technical discussion accessible. A notable strength is its host duo's credibility from academia and industry, which likely appeals to listeners seeking reliable, quick answers to “is this risky?” questions rather than broad overviews.
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