Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam

A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Read more

Science

Episodes

Ask a Chemist: What would be worse, drinking bleach or gasoline? (and other questions)

08/14/2025 00:48:53Why is sweat salty?

08/07/2025 00:37:11 How does sweat cool us down?

07/31/2025 00:26:02How does *color* film photography work??

07/24/2025 00:49:40Ask a Chemist: Is Baking Soda and Vinegar a Cleaning Myth? (And other questions)

07/17/2025 00:37:20 Show all episodes

Our take on Chemistry For Your Life podcast

The diversity of events occurring around us is as intriguing as it is unique. This podcast focuses on the events that occur around us daily and the dynamics of exactly how these events unfold. Melissa answers the most pertinent questions about chemistry easily for the general audience, making chemistry understandable for everyone. She goes into detail, dissecting the most diverse matters: why rain smells, ADHD and brain chemistry, why the sky is blue, the chemistry behind coffee, what cheese and soap have in common, and much more.
You will understand the chemistry behind virtually everything.