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Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos

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1 podcast + 2 scientists = 1 nerdy take on the luxury world. LuxeSci is a podcast for the fancy nerds who are curious about the things they love. Two overly curious PhDs discover the science behind everything from fine jewelry, painting, sculpture, fashion, food and drinks and more. Follow along for a deeper understanding of the science behind luxury items and lots of "oh wow, that's cool" moments.

6 DAYS AGO

Thirst for Knowledge: Round 6 - Gin

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. We are feeling the fancy vibes in our recording studies so it's time for martinis. Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us juniper berries, phenols and all sorts of gin-related science and history. Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly. Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

24 min
JAN 3

Thirst for Knowledge - Round 5 - Vodka

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. It's frosty and chilly, at least where one of us lives, and that calls for something that will warm your belly. In this episode we talk all about the science, history and fun facts of vodka. Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us about distillation versus fermentation, what monks have to do with vodka and whether certain alcohols produce worse hangovers. Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly. Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

31 min
12/19/2024 · BONUS

LuxeSci Chats - Dr Jessica Steier from Unbiased Science

LuxeSci is back with another interview and we're super excited about this one. We have been following the Unbiased Science account since the pandemic and it's a go to for us for creative, accurate and compassionate communication on trending science topics. In this episode we talk to Unbiased Science founder and public health scientist, Dr. Jessica Steier. We had so much fun chatting with Dr. Steier about her favorite luxury item, towel warmers. Why are these not a thing in the US? Why do we like warm towels and is there a health benefit to using heat after injuries? Join us and Dr. Steier for a fun and informative conversation about the Unbiased Science universe and the benefits of a cozy towel. Where to find Unbiased Science: ⁠https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/ LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTz4WrIEalCH7NlDgkRdICQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog posts, Show Notes and References: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.erevnamedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

26 min
12/05/2024

Thirst for Knowledge - Round 4: Champagne

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. Happy Holidays from the Thirst for Knowledge crew! What better way to celebrate and ring in the new year than with champagne. Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they pop some bottles and clink some glasses, well..virtually at least. Discover why there's a whisp of vapor when you pop a bottle of champagne and what the fastest recorded cork exiting a bottle was clocked at. Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.

28 min
11/08/2024

Thirst for Knowledge: Round 3 - Wine

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. This round is wine. Wine has a long and fascinating history and tons of science behind. For example, why does wine made from the same grape grown in two different soils taste different. Can the size of a wine glass influence how much you drink? Join us as we learn all sorts of interesting facts about wine. In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to find cool research studies. So pour a glass and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button! And always, always, drink and science responsibly! Recipe for a Wine Spritzer cocktail is here: - 4 oz ice - 3 oz wine - 3 oz soda/seltzer - Garnish as you wish Recipe courtesy of Spruce Eats: https://www.thespruceeats.com/wine-spritzers-recipe-3958478

31 min
10/31/2024

LuxeSci Chats - Vampire Facials with Sam from Tiny Matters

Just like the ghost of your PhD thesis, we're back! This season we're doing something a little different. Dr. Lex is talking to some of our favorite science communicators and podcasters about their work and their favorite luxury times. Join us once a month for a fascinating and fabulous chat. This month, we're talking to Sam from the Tiny Matters podcast and appropriate for Halloween, we discuss the science behind Vampire Facials. So grab a treat, and maybe some garlic and tune in for fun facts and great conversation. Where to find the Tiny Matters Podcast: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html Our other podcast on the science of booze: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HFCvJoCn2s86g9KkVqYeQ?si=7548a90d4fbf4764 LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTz4WrIEalCH7NlDgkRdICQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog posts, Show Notes and References: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.erevnamedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

32 min
10/18/2024

Thirst for Knowledge: Round 2 - Cider

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. This round is cider. What better beverage to discuss in the fall. It conjures up images of apple picking, apple cider donuts and lots, and lots of plaid. In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to bring parasites into the discussion. Hot tip: Make sure your cider is pasteurized! So pour a pint and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button! And always, always, drink responsibly! Recipe for a Cider Moscow Mule cocktail is here: - 2 oz vodka - 2 oz hard cider - 1.5 oz fresh lime juice - 3 oz ginger beer Combine in a copper mug or glass, adding the ginger beer last. Garnish as desired. Recipe courtesy of The Bottle Club: https://www.thebottleclub.com/blogs/recipes/hard-cider-mule-recipe

28 min
09/26/2024 · BONUS

Thirst for Knowledge - Round 1 - Beer

LuxeSci and Science Actually present: Thirst for Knowledge Every 3 weeks, Dr. Lex and Ben pour a drink and discuss the history, pop culture and science behind that drink. This is a show for curious people who like a cocktail every once in a while. Each episode will also feature a signature cocktail recipe. This week is all about one of the most popular beverages in the world, beer! So grab a pint and learn about how beer is made, it's history and what really happens when you pour a pint of Guinness. Recipe for a Spaghett cocktail is here: - 1 bottle of light beer of choice with about 4 tablespoons removed - Add 2 tablespoons of Aperol to the beer - Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice Recipe courtesy of Southern Living

41 min

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1 podcast + 2 scientists = 1 nerdy take on the luxury world. LuxeSci is a podcast for the fancy nerds who are curious about the things they love. Two overly curious PhDs discover the science behind everything from fine jewelry, painting, sculpture, fashion, food and drinks and more. Follow along for a deeper understanding of the science behind luxury items and lots of "oh wow, that's cool" moments.

Creator

Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

73
Rating

Clean
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