Chemistry For Your Life

In this episode, the hosts explore the chemistry behind cast iron pans, discussing their composition, benefits, and the process of seasoning. They also share personal experiences with cast iron and cover topics such as heat retention and restoring rusty pans. The episode concludes with gratitude for listener support and a call for chemistry-related questions.

This podcast explores the history of "forever chemicals" and how we ended up in this situation. It uncovers the dark side of chemistry and the irresponsible actions of chemists. The hosts delve into the influence of company-funded research and the suppression of information about chemical dangers. They also discuss the life of Jay Robert Oppenheimer and share their camping trip experiences.

This podcast covers a range of intriguing topics including the factors that contribute to burnt coffee, the unique scent of Lantana Kamara, why coffee spoils faster than tea, and the role of the ozone layer in protecting against harmful UV radiation.

This podcast features Bri McAllister, an illustrator, and explores the topic of "forever" chemicals (PFAs). The hosts discuss the pervasiveness of PFAs in everyday products and the potential risks they pose. They delve into the intentional contamination of PFAs by some companies, the unique properties of PFAs, and their impact on human health. The hosts also share personal anecdotes and express appreciation to their audience and patrons.

#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: is it safe to use?? Are there any potential side-effects to using it? Can scratching teflon cause it to have an affect on our food, or even worse, on us? If there are potential dangers to teflon, is there any way to avoid them? Help! This week, Melissa and Jam delve into this topic, and tiptoe through the allegations to give you some things to consider when choosing you next pots and pans.   References from this episode Organic Chemistry, Edition 11 - Solomon If nothing sticks to Teflon, how does it stick to pans? - Scientific American DuPont Faces Class-Action Lawsuits Over Teflon - Reich, Chemical and Engineering News Perspective on Fluorocarbon Chemistry - David M. Lemal Teflon’s Toxicity Level - Sharon Kelley PTFE-coated non-stick cookware and toxicity concerns: a perspective - Muhammad Sajid & Muhammad Ilyas The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare - The New York Times Magazine, Rich Teflon’s Toxic Legacy - Earth Island Journal, Kelly Thanks to our monthly supporters Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. We use it and we are totally in love with it.

#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 somehow different. But how? Is silicone better, worse, or just different? What's going on at the molecular level, and can that tell us why silicone started replacing many kitchen utensils? References from this Episode https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/14/silicon https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/silicones/3005950.article  https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/silicon-and-silicones/2021259.article https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/qo/d0qo01075h https://europepmc.org/article/med/2204381 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22575024/  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(22)00521-7/fulltext  Thanks to our monthly supporters Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. We use it and we are totally in love with it.  

Rachel Reina, Letila, Katrina Barnum-Huckins, Suzanne Phillips, Nelly Silva, and Ven join in a bonus episode to answer questions on rubber, cold brew coffee, crystals, and greenhouse gases. They also discuss their journey of finding a passion for chemistry and the effects of temperature on coffee taste. Additionally, they dive into the rarity of crystals and the artificial scarcity of diamonds.

The podcast explores the importance of dietary fiber in digestion, including its sources and misconceptions. It discusses the concept of solubility and intermolecular forces in relation to dissolving substances. The hosts use analogies to explain the different types of dietary fiber and emphasize that all fiber is made up of polymers. They also touch on the cold brew coffee making process and the significance of rest in daily routines. The podcast concludes with a discussion on flexibility, gratitude, and obtaining accurate information about diet-related topics.

#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 spread? How are they delicious? What the chemistry here, and how has it been going on long before we understood it? References from this episode https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/pectin/3005903.article https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/jam https://extension.psu.edu/pectins-role-in-making-jam-and-jelly https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/bk-1986-0310.ch001 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223750507_Pectin_New_insights_into_an_old_polymer_are_starting_to_gel https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/chapter/bk9781782622956-00205/978-1-78262-295-6   Thanks to our monthly supporters Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. We use it and we are totally in love with it.  

Rubber is a substance found in everyday items like gloves and toy balls, and this podcast explores its true nature and origins. The process of vulcanizing rubber and its properties, including its resistance to melting or deforming, is discussed. The spelling differences and cross-linking of rubber are also explained. The link between latex allergies and protein levels is explored, along with the impact of rainfall, flooding, and unusual weather patterns. The hosts also share travel tips and express gratitude for listener support.