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Ok, here we go again... welcome to another EXAM episode of Lexx Education.
The comedy science podcast where a thirtysomething comedian resits her GCSE science exam with the help of her non comedian science fan brother Ron.
This week we get stuck in to the AQA foundation chemistry exam and you are about to hear the first half. It's messy, it's argumentative, it's snacky and there's a big problem with dust.
We hope you love it!
Hello and welcome to another episode of Lexx Education - the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx tries to learn science from her nerdy younger brother Ron!
This week it's the moment we've been waiting for... for the last two weeks Laura has been grilled on Foundation Biology GCSE and this week we find out the results. How did she get on?
Cast your bets now...
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hello, and welcome to another episode of Lex Education, the comedy science podcast, where comedian me, Laura Lex has been trying to learn science from her younger brother, Ron. Hello, Ron.
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That's me. Hello, I'm Ron.
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Over the last two weeks, we hit critical moments mass, and we took the biology Foundation AQA GCSE exam. And today is results day for this little student. • • • • •
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And I think we should keep stumm until the outro to discuss how that went. Can we?
Laura
I want to just be super professional. Hardball podcast. I've been listening to a lot of podcasts lately, Ron. • •
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Professional? Um, • • ones, yes.
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Mainly because, uh, that book that we're reading for book club is killing me slowly from the inside because of how bored I am. • Um, • • so, • uh, I've just been bingeing podcasts, and, hey, they just unashamedly say, • • subscribe like and support the podcast. It's good work that we do, and you like it, and we are unashamedly asking you to help us make it a business. • • • • • •
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Lexx Education, the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx tries to learn science from her nerdy younger brother Ron! This week, it's the moment we've all been waiting for... it's results day for Laura's Biology Foundation AQA GCSE exam. How did she fare? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!
Laura and Ron delve into the results with a mix of banter and genuine curiosity. Laura's nerves are palpable as Ron goes through the questions, revealing her scores. Along the way, they discuss everything from the importance of practical exams to the quirks of podcast advertising. There's even a bit of debate about the intricacies of respiration in plants and the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
As always, the episode is sprinkled with the usual Lexx Education humour, including a hilarious segment where Laura tries to justify her verbose answers and Ron's attempt to keep things on track. And of course, no episode would be complete without a bit of sibling rivalry and some unexpected tangents.
Will Laura's hard work pay off? Tune in to find out and join in the celebration (or commiseration) as we reveal her final score. And don't forget to support the podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing with friends!
www.lauralexx.co.uk/live for Laura's tour "Slinky" and patreon.com/lexxeducation to help keep the podcast alive into AS Level.
Welcome back to part 2 of the biology exam... the bit where all the wheels start to come off, roll through dog poop and then hit the spectators in the head!
It starts back with malaria is a protist and into a new section.
They immediately have a disagreement about whether or not Laura should be befriending rats.
A word of warning - Ron is enthusiastically eating pistachios and then cleaning up his own pistachio mess during the beginning of this episode so sorry to everyone who hates all the messy noises that surround our speaking.
You really start to hear Laura’s frustration brimming into giddiness around the 16 minutes mark (of the exam - not the whole episode). She gets a bit whiny and groany.
Laura then joins in on eating the pistachios. At around the 18 minute mark (of the exam - not the whole episode) you might want to just take your headphones out for a while. And when we see a while... we mean until the end of the exam. It is the most eating noises experience on planet earth.
We hope you still love us after this.
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Hello, I'm Ronnie.
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Hello, Ron. Your arms were really stuck to the table at the beginning of this record. • • • • • • • •
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Oh, uh, the dog was snuffling over there. She's chewing her own back knee.
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Yeah, she loves that leg.
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Yeah. Um, yeah, my arms did stick to the table, but I think • • • I'll leave them there and then in the outros, I'll pull them off.
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Oh, yeah. Okay. Pull them m off. Um, • • • how are you, Ron?
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Lexx Education! It's the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx tries to learn science from her non-comedian, super nerd brother Ron.
This week, we dive into the second half of the biology exam, and it’s a wild ride from start to finish. Laura and Ron are in the same room, and the episode starts with a bit of a sticky situation—literally, as Ron's arms are stuck to the table. The dog is chewing on her own leg, and we introduce a new character: Girlfriend of the Podcast. Things get personal as they discuss the timeline of Ron's relationship, but they quickly move on to the science.
We start with a question about malaria and end up in a deep discussion about mosquito vectors, eukaryotic cells, and prokaryotic organisms. Laura tries her best to answer the questions, but there are a few moments where she feels like she's flailing. Ron provides some guidance, but not without a few laughs and some frustration.
One of the highlights is when Laura describes the malarial protist and its features. She struggles with terms like "bayou area" and "nucleus" but eventually gets there. The episode is filled with tangents, including a discussion about feeding rats and the dangers of Vile's disease.
The episode also features a particularly challenging question about the effect of pH on the rate of starch breakdown by amylase. Laura gives it her best shot, but it's clear that this is a tough one. Ron helps her through it, but not without some playful banter and a few more nuts being eaten in the background.
As the episode progresses, Laura tackles questions about the human heart, coronary arteries, and the effects of blocked arteries. She also discusses the importance of clinical trials and the validity of online reports about new drugs.
The episode wraps up with some business ideas from Ron, including bougie baby cupboard locks, pine nut butter, and a shoe subscription service. Laura is skeptical but intrigued, and they both have a good laugh about the feasibility of these ideas.
Overall, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, from frustration to laughter, with plenty of science in between. Tune in to see if Laura can pass the biology exam and what new business ventures Ron might come up with next!
00:00:00 " This is another episode of Lex Education, the comedy science podcast
00:01:02 " We're getting into the breakup timeline on the podcast, aren't we
00:02:35 " This episode is so bad that Ron and I declared a no eating rule
00:07:31 " The protest is passed from one person to another person by mosquitoes
00:11:31 " How many chromosomes will each new protist cell have after mitosis
00:16:00 " Use mosquito nets to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, Laura says
00:17:19 " Students studied how having disorder s interacts with malaria
00:18:49 " Give one reason why a person needs new body cells with ageing
00:20:07 " Characteristics of enzymes are linked to their function
00:24:23 " A student investigated the effect of ph on the rate of starch breakdown
00:27:03 " We're investigating the effect of ph on the rate of starch breakdown
00:30:18 " Name the type of tissue in plants that contains stem cells
00:36:17 " Chlorosis means you're not producing enough chlorophyll
00:40:02 " There are many online reports making claims about the effects of chemical a
00:40:52 " This question is about the circulatory system. Figure five shows the human heart
00:46:20 " You did get some graph questions wrong when we did this with Laura
00:46:47 " 7. Explain the effect of a partly blocked coronary artery on the human body
00:49:13 " There are different treatments for a blockage in a coronary artery
00:50:14 " All right, Laura, that's the biology foundation. What do you think about it so far
00:52:10 " Jimmy wants you to change one of his answers because it's rude
00:54:08 " Ron has come up with some business ideas in lieu of a register
00:58:15 " Ron has an idea for a shoe subscription business
01:02:00 " Should we look at baby cupboard locks with bluetooth smart batteries
01:03:56 " Okay, it's time for the register. Neil Colshaw. Thank you. Neil is in charge of carefully disposing wool
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Well hello there and welcome to what is not just another episode of Lexx Education.... it's the start of everything we've been working towards.
For over two years comedian Laura Lexx has been working painfully through the GCSE science syllabus with her younger, non comedian, brother Ron. And today, finally, the exams begin...
It's the first half of the Biology Foundation level exam. All three foundation exams were recorded in one week on consecutive nights so consider this the least exhausted, giddy and depressed they were.
It’s what we would call a messy start to what should be the epic firework display of our podcast. We finally sit down to do a biology exam but first Ron is playing Magic, then he thinks it’s Physics then he accidentally sends Laura the mark scheme. Smooth.
The exam begins. Laura gets steadily better at describing tables throughout the exam.
There are a few fun tangents for some black mold, some ants, some patreon chat and various other cul de sacs but really, it’s bam bam bam GCSE science exam. Make sure you are subscribed so that the second half arrives directly and smoothly next week... you won't want to miss it.
Don't forget our Cheerful Earful tickets for 20th October are now on sale: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/lexx-education-live-show-20th-oct-tickets
And you can support us on patreon.com/lexxeducation for just £3 per month in exchange for two bonus episodes and access to our discord.
Hello and welcome to another episode of Lexx Education! It's the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx tries to learn science from her normal non comedian super nerd brother Ron.
This week we introduce an extra family member to the podcast - it's Youngest Sister of the Podcast AKA Meg! She joins us for a group revision session recorded in the garden of Agony Dad and Mother featuring Pigeon.
Laura and Meg compete on a combined science practice paper to see whether Laura has learned ANYTHING or if Meg can outpace her simply by having listened to the podcast and by having a brain.
We hope you love it! Exams start next week and if you want to show us your love as we edge into this new exciting phase then please feel free to go to patreon.com/lexxeducation and support this little project for only £3 per month.
Hello and welcome to yet another episode of Lexx Education! With the GCSE science syllabus complete, but the strict biology, chemistry physics cycle only being 1/3 of the way through, Laura insists that they spend two episodes treading water until they sit the exams.
However, in this episode it's not water they're treading - but Bean. It's end of term vibes as Laura and Ron decide to explore the world of Mr Bean and pay homage to Laura's favourite way to spend a final lesson of term. They watch some Bean, Laura laughs and Ron is reluctant, they talk about a multitude of bean related facts and then they do a deep dive into the original Mr Bean release schedule. It's pretty fuckin weird.
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Welcome to another episode of Lexx Education, the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx and her brother Ron delve into the world of GCSE science and beyond. This week, with the GCSE syllabus finally behind them, Laura and Ron celebrate with an end-of-term episode dedicated to the timeless comedy of Mr. Bean.
Laura reminisces about the school days when a TV on a trolley meant a Mr. Bean marathon. Ron, on the other hand, is sceptical about Laura’s claims of watching Mr. Bean a million times. To settle the debate, they dive into the episodes and films, sharing laughs and quirky facts about Rowan Atkinson’s iconic character.
From the hilarity of Mr. Bean’s restaurant antics to the bizarre trivia about Rowan Atkinson’s life, this episode is packed with bean-related fun. Did you know Rowan Atkinson went to school with Tony Blair and studied electrical engineering at Oxford? Or that his brother narrowly missed leading UKIP? Laura and Ron explore these and other fascinating tidbits.
But it’s not all fun and games. The siblings also touch on Rowan Atkinson’s controversial political views and his surprising real-life heroics, like the time he took control of a plane in Kenya. And of course, they can’t resist discussing the infamous love triangle involving James Acaster and Louise Ford.
00:00 ">Lex Education comedy science podcast comes out on end of term
01:55 ">I would love to know how many times you actually watched Mister Bean
05:47 ">Laura: I love Mister Bean. Absolutely, I do. I love physical comedy, though. Do you want to just come over and watch Bean
11:05 ">Kip has lots of questions about Rupert Atkinson, UKIP's eurosceptic economist
14:49 ">Laura and I are researching Rowan Atkinson's brothers
18:13 ">Rowan Atkinson played the cane in Citizen Kane
23:02 ">Ron says he looks at Jerry Seinfeld's b movie and wants success
26:53 ">Ron Kearns: Let's blitz through his horrible political reviews
32:07 ">Atkinson flew his private plane while the pilot fainted in 2001
34:03 ">Ron, what research did you do into Mister Bean
35:10 ">I think the film has too many strands in it, Ron. I love the idea of montage film
39:29 ">I hate the bit where Emma Thompson's sitting with Andrew Lincoln
41:00 ">Do you know what film had a really weird but great cast
42:16 ">There are only like 14 episodes of Mister Bean, Laura
45:39 ">Episode three of Mister Bean drops on New Year's Eve 1991
49:16 ">Two years in a row Mister Bean misses New Year'sJoin Laura and Ron as they celebrate the end of term with a hearty dose of Mr. Bean. It’s a laugh-filled episode that’s sure to leave you feeling beanie puddy!
A classic dose of Lexx Ed here for your ears - Laura is in a very distractable mood and Ron is fairly amenable to it. It is also the episode where we finish the biology syllabus! Which means that it's also the episode where we finish the GCSE syllabus! What a time to be alive and be a listener of the Lexx Education show.
Topics covered include the Carbon Cycle & the Water Cycle, the riots that are happening in the UK, semantics of a certain word, and other cool things.
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Welcome back to another episode of Lex Education, the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx attempts to grasp the mysteries of science with the help of her brother, Ron. Today is a momentous occasion as we reach the final episode in the GCSE syllabus. Yes, it's the last biology lesson and the last GCSE episode ever!
Laura and Ron dive into the complexities of the carbon and water cycles, discussing how carbon and water move through different parts of the ecosystem. Laura's artistic attempts at drawing the cycles provide some comic relief, while Ron tries to keep the lesson on track. They also touch upon the impacts of human activity on biodiversity and the environment, covering topics like deforestation, pollution, and waste management.
But it's not all science and seriousness. Laura and Ron get sidetracked by discussions about protests, parenting challenges, and even a bit of culinary disaster involving an overly fennel-flavoured curry. The episode wraps up with a quiz on the carbon and water cycles, and a promise of more fun to come in future episodes.
Class dismissed!
Hello and welcome to... ah I mean honestly... what's the point? Ron has given up. Ron is so close to the end that his ever intermittent commitment has gone in a puff of smoke. So we just fuck about for an hour. Enjoy.
This week, Laura and Ron are back with their usual banter, but things take a bit of a detour. Laura's in Manchester, dealing with a headache and a frustrating shopping trip, while Ron's got his own issues with blisters from a misguided flip-flop walk to get vaccinated. They chat about everything from clothing dilemmas to Ron's recent gift of a £30 voucher and the woes of public speaking.
They also dive into a discussion about favourite soft drinks, with Laura and Ron debating the merits of Oasis and Rio. There's an amusing tangent about Laura's child's antics with toilet water and the challenges of potty training. The conversation meanders through various topics, including gymnastics, the Bristol Harbour Festival, and the intricacies of Olympic sports.
Eventually, they attempt to tackle some physics revision, but it quickly devolves into a quiz that leaves Laura questioning her knowledge. They wrap up with a Sonic character quiz, revealing Laura as Knuckles, much to her confusion. It's a chaotic but entertaining episode filled with laughter, random trivia, and the usual sibling dynamic that keeps listeners coming back for more.
Hello and welcome to another smashing episode of Lexx Education! This week Ron is still on holiday so Husband of the Podcast Tom joins Laura for intros and outros but the episode itself is Laura and Ron having a gloomy old time going over early chemistry.
It’s a very low energy start where Laura is still mad at Ron for not telling her about moving house. Gnocchi the cat is there and Ron isn’t interested in any of the fun things coming up which really stifles Laura’s enthusiasm.
Recapping early chemistry… plum pudding and all that jazz. The gold foil test - Rutherford! Laura actually has remembered vast swathes of this stuff which let’s face it we’re all impressed with.
We move onto radiation which Laura claims to love but honestly doesn’t remember a second of because, wait for it, we’re not studying it in the same subject that we first covered it in. That brain. That swampy swampy brain.
Relative charge Laura has down… it’s like listening to a different podcast for a moment. Then we move on to relative mass and… holy crap she’s got it again.
Somehow we get on to religion for a while… it’s not even an RE episode. So much crossover these days. Back to the science and we’re looking at all the groups on the periodic table and then types of bonds.
Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Lexx Education - featuring the very first BOAT EPISODE (well... portion). Ron has dashed off on holiday so it's a solo intro from Laura but then it's a delightful penultimate biology episode where it feels like very old school classic Lexx Education!
I'll be totally honest, while I'm writing this Agony Dad just handed child of the podcast half a pint of pineapple juice unsupervised so this'll do as a description and i'll add to it later in the week. Peace x
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Lexx Education, the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx tries to learn science from her nerdy younger brother, Ron. This week's episode features a special boat intro and outro from Laura, as Ron has sailed off to Portugal, leaving Laura to navigate the podcast solo from Bristol Harbourfest.
Despite the bustling backdrop of Bristol's festivities, Laura dives into a delightful biology lesson. The episode covers the final module of biology, touching on ecosystems, producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers. Laura and Ron also explore abiotic factors, interdependence, and competition within ecosystems. Expect some classic Lexx Education banter, including a hilarious misunderstanding about how candles work and a special listener question from H. Martin.
The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.