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Chemistry For Your LifeAuthor: Melissa and Jam, Bleav
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 behind one of lifes mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a way that is easy to understand, and totally fascinating. If youre someone who loves learning new things, or who wonders about the way the world works, then give us a listen. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ask a Chemist: How long do you microwave ice cream? (and other questions)
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
Why does microwaving ice cream for two five-second bursts feel different from microwaving it once for ten seconds? Can a science podcast make chemistry accessible without accidentally wrapping complicated ideas in answers that feel a little too neat—and what do seeds know about light that we don’t? Melissa and Jam tackle those questions along with protons versus neutrons, refrigerant patents, leaded gasoline, and an important conversation about unexpected ads. It’s a Q&R episode featuring chemistry off the cuff, educational soul-searching, listener corrections, and an unusually serious investigation into optimal ice cream texture. Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Timestamps 00:00 — Melissa turns the questions on Jam 00:42 — How long should you microwave ice cream? 02:09 — Why two five-second bursts differ from ten continuous seconds 06:43 — How melting and refreezing changes ice cream’s texture 08:25 — Is the podcast making chemistry too easy? 11:00 — Do analogies encourage curiosity or provide overly tidy answers? 17:51 — Jam’s perspective as the podcast’s non-chemist learner 20:15 — Why “that’s just how it is” can end scientific inquiry 25:52 — How can seeds detect light through soil? 31:37 — Yes, Melissa knows the difference between protons and neutrons 35:15 — Patents, leaded gasoline, and the refrigerant industry 37:26 — An important note about gambling ads and podcast platforms References from the Episode: Thanks to our monthly supporters Sara Hull Dog Day Dan Bri . Summer Alden Amanda Raymond Kyle McCray Justine Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder J0HNTR0Y Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
