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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.

6D AGO

TFK - Season 2 Ep 3: Aquamarine

It's a new month, which means it's time for new cocktails and a new birthstone. This month we delve into Ben's birthstone, aquamarine. Come and learn with all about this unique beryl gemstone, its fun history and some cool science facts. Remember to always drink and science responsibly! If you like this episode, please subscribe, share, rate and otherwise spread the word.

18 min
6D AGO

TFK - Season 2 Ep 2: Amethyst

OK February babies. We didn't forget you, just got a little overwhelmed with other things but we did record an amazingly fun episode about Amethyst. In this episode, we chat about why amethysts are purple, what power the Ancient Greeks thought they possessed and what kind of purple cocktails we came up with. So grab something to sip on and come and learn with us. As always, like, subscribe, share and give us a good rating. We appreciate the love.

21 min
6D AGO

TFK - Season 2 Ep 1 - Garnet

Hello LuxeSci fans! This feed has been relatively quiet but we're hopping over at Thirst for Knowledge. The second season of TFK is focused on cocktails and birthstones. Each month, Ben and I drink a gemstone themed cocktail and discuss a birthstone. Make sure you're subscribed there (or here) so that you don't miss an episode. Episode 1 focuses on January's mythic birthstone, garnet. Find out with us all about where the name garnet comes from, why garnet is so well suited to industrial uses and what a Garnet cocktail tastes like. Remember to drink and science responsibly! As always, like, subscribe, share and give us a good rating. We appreciate the love.

35 min
06/27/2025 · BONUS

Thirst for Knowledge - Round 11: Sake

Well everyone, it's that time, time to finish off your drinks, pay your tab and call the Uber. It's the last episode of Thirst for Knowledge and this time we tackle an ancient alcohol, sake. Join Dr. Lex and Ben as we discuss the history of this storied alcohol. We learn about why the water composition is important to sake brewing, how the fungus and bacteria work to make the alcohol and whether or not glazing the pots for fermentation impacts the sake taste. So pour something, shake something or stir something nice and come and learn along with us. And remember to always 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

27 min
05/30/2025 · BONUS

Thirst for Knowledge: Round 10 - Liqueurs

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 1 of Thirst for Knowledge. In this episode we're exploring the wide world of liqueurs. This episode is packed full of information, fun facts and science. Join us (Ben and Dr. Lex) as we go on an audio tour of liqueurs. We explore the science of the ingredients, the secrets of the recipes and of course some recipes for cocktails. Pour yourself a glass 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

19 min
05/06/2025 · BONUS

Thirst for Knowledge: Round 9 - Tequila

Hi Fancy Folks! Were you one of the many people who enjoyed a Margarita yesterday (for Cinco de Mayo)? Does your idea of a perfect island day involve sipping a margarita on a tropical beach? Even if it doesn't, this episode is packed with fun, facts and fun facts about tequila. Join us (Ben and Dr. Lex) as we go beyond the sombreros and vaguely Mexican-themed decor to dive into the heart, soul, and science of this fascinating liquor. We explore the science of the agave plant, discover how the appellation of tequila came about and even discuss the infamous tequila worm. Dr. Lex even shares her favorite margarita recipe. Pour yourself a glass 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.

22 min
04/04/2025

LuxeSci Chats: Chocolate with Nick from Acorn Scientific Marketing

Welcome back fancy folks! We have another LuxeSci chat for you. In this episode we talk with Nick Gaunt from Acorn Scientific Marketing and we discuss a favorite of both of ours, chocolate! Nick trained in chemistry and physics before getting into marketing and now runs a scientific marketing company. We chat about his journey and how he pivoted and started his own company. Then we talk about his favorite luxury item, chocolate. Join us and Nick for a fun and informative discussion about chocolate and of course some science. Where to find Nick: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.acornscimarketing.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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

40 min
03/28/2025 · BONUS

Thirst for Knowledge: Round 8 - Absinthe

Time for another episode of our sister podcast - Thirst for Knowledge where we drink and learn things. Join us (Ben and Dr. Lex) as we sip some cocktails and discover if there is such a thing as a little green fairy. This episode we're covering absinthe, the myth, the legend and the science. We explore how absinthe got so popular, how you're supposed to drink it and of course, the science behind this electric green liquor. Pour yourself a glass 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.

32 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 - 2026
Episodes

83
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos
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