Lauren and PJ Do Science

Lauren and PJ Do Science

An amazingly awesome show about science and music! Lauren has a doctorate and PJ is the musician. She's going to teach him different subjects and he's going to try to write a song about that subject. Join us for some learning, laughs, and a bit of mayhem. https://laurenandpjdoscience.carrd.com/

  1. Jul 18

    The Life Aquatic With Dr. Lauren

    🌊 From Blue Holes to Sea Shanties: Science on the High Seas! ⚓🔬 In this episode of Lauren & PJ Do Science, Dr. Lauren is alive! We have proof! And all I had to do was sacrifice a chicken! But soon, she'll be off on another adventure on the high seas. We talk about life aboard a research vessel to the fascinating history of sea shanties, maritime traditions, ocean exploration, and plenty of hilarious tangents, this episode is packed with science, history, and the signature humor you've come to expect. Join Lauren and PJ as they dive into: 🌊 Dr. Lauren's Blue Hole research adventure 🚢 What life is really like on a scientific research vessel 🎵 The surprising science and history behind sea shanties ⚓ Maritime traditions and life at sea 😂 Plenty of laughs, unexpected detours, and geeky fun along the way If you love science podcasts, oceanography, marine biology, history, and conversations that make learning entertaining, this episode is for you! 🌐 Visit our website: https://laurenandpjdoscience.carrd.co/ There you'll find links to all of our social media, podcast platforms, and everything Lauren & PJ Do Science! 👍 Enjoyed the episode? Please Subscribe, leave us a review, and share the show with your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow science lovers. Every share helps us reach more curious minds and keeps independent science communication alive! Thanks for listening—and remember, science is for everyone! 🔬❤️ #LaurenAndPJDoScience #SciencePodcast #BlueHole #MarineScience #Oceanography #SeaShanties #ResearchVessel #STEM #ScienceCommunication #Podcast #MarineBiology #History #Education #Science #OceanExploration #Learning #Curiosity #Geology #DeepSea #Explore

    The Life Aquatic With Dr. Lauren
  2. Jul 3

    Benjamin Franklin: America's Original Mad Scientist

    Everybody knows Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm...or at least they think they do. In this special Fourth of July solo episode, PJ dives into the fascinating (and often bizarre) scientific life of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers. Forget the sanitized history textbook version—this is the Benjamin Franklin who experimented with electricity, mapped the Gulf Stream, helped lay the groundwork for refrigeration, invented swim fins as a kid, redesigned fireplaces, wrote one of history's most infamous dating advice letters, and somehow found time to propose that science should solve the problem of smelly farts. Along the way, we'll separate fact from fiction, bust a few Franklin myths, explore the science behind his greatest discoveries, and discuss why his biggest contribution may not have been any one invention at all—but a relentless curiosity that helped shape modern scientific thinking. The truth behind the famous kite experimentWhy Franklin was technically wrong about electricity—but changed science anywayThe invention that inspired the modern lightning rodHow Franklin accidentally helped launch oceanography by mapping the Gulf StreamThe experiment that foreshadowed modern refrigerationThe Franklin Stove and the science of heat transferSwim fins, bifocals, flexible catheters, and other lesser-known inventionsFranklin's observations on lead poisoning decades before modern toxicologyThe mysterious Glass Armonica and why people thought it could drive you insaneHow Franklin became an international celebrity in France and helped secure American independence"Advice to a Friend on Choosing a Mistress" and Franklin's surprisingly modern views on aging and relationships"Fart Proudly" and the surprisingly real science behind why flatulence smellsWhy Benjamin Franklin may have invented the mindset of modern science more than any single inventionWhether you're a history buff, a science nerd, or just here for the fart jokes, this episode explores the remarkable life of a man who never stopped asking questions. If you enjoyed the show, please consider following Lauren & PJ Do Science on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a rating and sharing the show with a friend is one of the best ways to help us grow. Don't forget to visit our website! https://laurenandpjdoscience.carrd.co/

    Benjamin Franklin: America's Original Mad Scientist

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An amazingly awesome show about science and music! Lauren has a doctorate and PJ is the musician. She's going to teach him different subjects and he's going to try to write a song about that subject. Join us for some learning, laughs, and a bit of mayhem. https://laurenandpjdoscience.carrd.com/