Thirst for Knowledge

Dr. Lex and Benjamin Salles

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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.

Apr 29

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

31 min
Mar 24

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.

18 min
Mar 7

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
Jan 31

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.

35 min
06/27/2025

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

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
05/05/2025

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.

22 min
03/28/2025

Round 8: Absinthe

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. 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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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.

Creator

Dr. Lex and Benjamin Salles
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Dr. Lex and Benjamin Salles
Show Website

Thirst for Knowledge