In this episode, Donny Almonds turns his attention to glass: sand that's seen too much heat. We'll cover the basics, why glass isn't really solid, the metals behind stained-glass color, a trip in an old Buick, and a favor he once did for Professor Delgado.

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Materials Science with Donny Almonds, Ph.D., is a court-mandated educational podcast produced as part of a supervised diversion agreement in the District of New Jersey. Hosted by Donny Almonds — a materials science enthusiast with a complicated past — the series explores polymers, metals, ceramics, and other topics approved for instructional purposes. Join Donny as he explores the intersection of materials science, family, loyalty, and New Jersey.

This dramatized audio series was created with the help of artificial intelligence tools, including fabricated voices, fictional characters, and fictional events and organizations. Human creative direction, artistic judgment, and authorship remain primary throughout the production process. Nothing said by Donny Almonds should be considered legal advice, investment advice, materials safety guidance, or reality.