The Science Behind That
In The Science Behind That podcast I take things that we take for granted in everyday life and breakdown the science going on behind them. Everything from how electric vehicles work to the science behind mass psychology and why we act the way we do! I hope you guys enjoy my podcast and if you ever have a suggestion for the show you can feel free to email me or use the text us function in the description of each episode with your suggestions!
Episodes
122 episodes
Se 6 Ep 19: Re-mineralizing gum
Hello, all you scientists! In today's episode we are discussing the science behind re-mineralizing gum. We will be talking about what it is and if it works. Of course, we will also talk about the process of natural re-mineralizing of your teeth...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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17:55
Se 6 Ep 18: What are Allergies?
Hello everyone, in today's episode of The Science Behind That podcast we're going to be talking about allergies. We're going to be talking about what they are and the immunology behind them and then we're also going to be discussing what makes ...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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23:40
Se 6 Ep 17: Does Weightlifting Reverse Osteoporosis
Hello Scientists! In today's episode we are discussing the science behind weightlifting and if it can help people with osteoporosis increase bone density and improve outcomes. I hope you enjoy today's episode and have a great weekend!
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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36:40
Se 6 Ep 16: How are Expiration Dates Formulated
Hello all of you scientists! Today we are going to be discussing the science behind how expiration dates are formulated, what they mean, and what you can do to minimize your risk of food borne illness. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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15:48
Se 6 Ep 15: Tanning Beds
In today’s episode we are discussing the science behind tanning beds. We will talk about how melanin is produced in the body, how sunlight affects that, if tanning beds are bad for you, and the cool ways nature uses melanin. I hope you enjoy to...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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26:32
Se 6 Ep 14: Tattoos
In today's episode we are talking about the health impacts of tattoos. We will discuss how the immunology of tattoos work, some historical context, possible effects on the immune system, and if there is any risk for cancer. I hope you enjoy tod...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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23:44
Se 6 Ep 13: Autocracy
Hello everybody. In today's episode I will be discussing the science behind autocracy. We will be discussing what it is and what autocratic regimes are. We'll be talking about why they are an easier system of government and the issues that aris...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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34:40
Se 6 Ep 12: Oceanic Carbon Capture
In today's episode, we are discussing the science behind oceanic carbon sequestration. The process of carbon sequestration in the ocean is not a new thing and has been going on for millennia. However, the technology of inducing it, making it mo...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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24:48
Se 6 Ep 11: Smoking V.S. Vaping
In todays episode we are discussing the science behind smoking and vaping. We will discuss which, if any is better for you, how both work, the health effects of both, and the health effects of nicotine. I hope you enjoy today's episode and I wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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25:16
Se 6 Ep 10: Motion Sickness
In todays episode we are discussing the science behind motion sickness. We will talk about what it is how it works, the anatomy of the ear and the vestibular system, and how to minimize the effects of motion sickness. I hope you enjoy today's e...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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14:28
Se 6 Ep 9: Seed Oils
Hello, all you scientists! Welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! In today's episode we are going to be discussing the science behind seed oils and if they are as good as some people say they are, or as bad as other people say they ar...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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25:56
Se 6 Ep 8: Ozempic
Hello, all you scientists! Welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! In today's episode we are going to be discussing the science behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 agonist drugs and their use in weight loss. We will be discussing t...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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16:10
Se 6 Ep 7: Does Weightlifting cause Hair Loss?
In today's episode we are discussing the science behind weightlifting and hair loss and if weightlifting can cause hair loss. We will also be discussing how hair grows, what it is, how hair loss happens, and if there are any supplements often t...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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18:48
Se 6 Ep 6: CBD for Muscle Recovery?
In today's episode, we will be discussing what CBD is, how it is extracted, how muscle repair works, and if CBD can actually help accelerate muscle repair. I hope you all enjoy todays episode, and happy Presidents day!
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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27:11
Se 6 Ep 5: Jawline Chewing Gum
In today's episode we are discussing the science behind jawline chewing gum and if it actually does everything these companies say it does. Jawline chewing gum is a recent product that has been marketed towards young men stating that this mirac...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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23:25
Se 6 Ep 4: Could the Zombie Apocalypse Happen?
In today's episode we are discussing if the zombie apocalypse could happen. We will be talking about zombies as they're expressed in various types of media; film, TV shows, video games. We will also talk about which one of these expressions in ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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36:55
Se 6 Ep 3: Vaccines
Hello, all you scientists, welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! On today's episode we are discussing vaccines. We will be talking about the six different types of vaccines, how they work, how effective they are, and why they are one...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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28:59
Se 6 Ep 2: Water Fluoridation
Hello everybody! Welcome back to the Science Behind That Podcast! In today's episode we will be discussing the science behind fluoridation of drinking water, and why it is one of the greatest achievements of public health in the last century, a...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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33:36
Se 6: Important Podcast Update
An important update about the future directions of the show.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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8:28
Se 5 Ep 16: What is Pasteurization?
Hello everybody in today's episode of the science behind that podcast, we are talking about the science behind pasteurization. We will be talking about its history/why it was invented, how it works, why there's a growing movement to not drink p...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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27:43
Se 5 Ep 15: How do Fireworks Work?
Hello all you scientists on today's episode we are talking about the science behind fireworks! We will be discussing how they work, how they're made, how you get all the bright beautiful colors from them, the environmental concerns associated w...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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33:08
Se 5 Ep 14: Nuclear Energy
Hello everybody! In today's episode, we are discussing nuclear power. Over the course of today's episode, we will discuss the basic subunit of nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs, the atom. We will then discuss the types of nuclear reactors, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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32:28
Se 5 Ep 13: Turkesterone
Hello everybody! In today's episode of the podcast, we're talking about Turkesterone. We will be discussing what people say it does, what it is, it's chemical formula and structure, and if the claims about it are valid. I hope all of you listen...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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16:28
Se 5 Ep 12: Buoyancy
Hello everybody and welcome back to the science behind that! On today's episode we are going to be discussing buoyancy. Today we're going to be talking about what buoyancy is, how it works, and why it allows a massive container ship to float on...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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15:21
Se 5 Ep 11: Prevagen
In today's episode of the science behind that, we are going to be discussing the science behind Prevagen and if it is actually everything it is cracked up to be. We're going to be discussing what people say this substance does, what this substa...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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18:28
