Thirst for Knowledge

Dr. Lex and Benjamin Salles

What do you get when you mix 1 part scientist, 1 part animator and 3 parts fun, a recipe for a good listen. Join microbiologist Dr. Lex and scicommer Benjamin Salles as they discuss this history, the lore, the pop culture and the science around different types of alcohol. Each episode will also feature a cocktail so make sure you follow them on Instagram to get each episode's recipes. And remember - always drink responsibly.

  1. Season 2 Ep 5 - Emeralds

    1시간 전

    Season 2 Ep 5 - Emeralds

    It's a new month, which means it's time for new cocktails and a new birthstone. This month we delve into May's birthstone, diamond. Come and learn with all aboutt his unique gemstone, its fun history and some cool science facts. 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

    35분
  2. Season 2 Ep 4: Diamonds

    4월 29일

    Season 2 Ep 4: Diamonds

    It's a new month, which means it's time for new cocktails and a new birthstone. This month we delve into April's birthstone, diamond. Come and learn with all about this unique gemstone, its fun history and some cool science facts. 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

    31분
  3. Season 2 Ep3: Aquamarine

    3월 24일

    Season 2 Ep3: 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.

    18분
  4. Season 2 Ep 2 - Amethyst

    3월 7일

    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.

    21분
  5. Season 2 Ep 1 - Garnet

    1월 31일

    Season 2 Ep 1 - Garnet

    And....we're back! Ben and Dr. Lex are ready to drink and learn things and we hope you come along with us. This season we will be merging our interests and learning about the science and history of birthstones, all while sipping gemstone-themed cocktails. 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. As always, like, subscribe, share and give us a good rating. We appreciate the love.

    35분
  6. Round 11: Sake

    2025. 06. 27.

    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

    27분
  7. Round 10: Liqueurs

    2025. 05. 30.

    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

    19분
  8. Round 9: Tequila

    2025. 05. 05.

    Round 9: Tequila

    Well, it's late and out of schedule but we had to release Tequila for Cinco de Mayo. 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.

    22분
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What do you get when you mix 1 part scientist, 1 part animator and 3 parts fun, a recipe for a good listen. Join microbiologist Dr. Lex and scicommer Benjamin Salles as they discuss this history, the lore, the pop culture and the science around different types of alcohol. Each episode will also feature a cocktail so make sure you follow them on Instagram to get each episode's recipes. And remember - always drink responsibly.

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  • 제작진
    Dr. Lex and Benjamin Salles
  • 방송 연도
    2024년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    16
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    © Dr. Lex and Benjamin Salles
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