#174For many folks in the US, today is a day where we eat Turkey! And many times the factoid/rumor makes the rounds that eating turkey makes you sleepy... but does it? Let's get into it, and fair warning, it's not as simple as you think.References from this EpisodeBiochemistry, 4th edition, by Garrett & Grisham, https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fac ... Show More
Nov 20
Reddit Chemistry: Mishaps, Mentorship, and More
<p><strong>#225</strong></p>
<p>Melissa and Jam take a break from traditional chemistry topics to delve into chemistry-related stories from Reddit. They discuss a funny sunscreen mishap, give advice to a student struggling in chemistry, and navigate complex interpersonal situatio ... Show More
34m 38s
Nov 13
Ask a Chemist: Why are skunks so potent? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Question and Response 72</strong></p>
<p>Melissa and Jam tackle a variety of listener questions about chemistry-related topics. They discuss the differences between conductors, semiconductors, and superconductors, and delve into why minty things feel cold and spicy thi ... Show More
28m 4s
Feb 2024
Why We Get Depressed with Heather Berlin
<p>What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Pat ... Show More
46m 53s
Feb 2024
North and South, Chapter 1 (Voice Only)
<p>Tonight, Andrew reads Chapter 1 of "North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1855.</p>
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<p>Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the place to find a good night's rest. My name is Andrew, and I help you fall asleep by reading relaxing books and stories.</p>
<p>If ... Show More
45m 37s
Feb 2024
Bridgit Mendler, Frida Sofia Guzmán Muñoz & Ella Beatty?
🚨 COME SEE US IN LONDON & DUBLIN NEXT WEEK! BUY TIX HERE! 🚨 On today's JAM-PACKED episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we learn the difference between Spaghetti Warehouse and Spaghetti Factory, the truth about PopCrave's founder, the name of Normani's debut album, t ... Show More
1h 30m
Feb 2024
S3 Ep 12: Friday Bonus & More Film Pitches
First up, some news about Rom’s unsolvable internet problems, the many varieties of fibre, Tom’s blood test, late night eating, boring sandwiches and using abacuses. Then it’s onto the main event as we read out more of our listener’s Wolf & Owl film pitches. Thank so much for you ... Show More
35m 4s
Feb 2024
North and South, Chapter 3
<p>Tonight, Andrew reads Chapter 3 of "North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1855.</p>
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<p>Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the place to find a good night's rest. My name is Andrew, and I help you fall asleep by reading relaxing books and stories.</p>
<p>If ... Show More
40m 21s