Science for the Culture

Season 2 is officially in the books! Thanks for rockin’ with us all season long! Did you miss any episodes? Be sure to catch up before Season 3! Follow us on Instagram @sciencefortheculture so you’ll be the first to know when our next season is starting!

The opioid crisis in the US claimed nearly 100,000 lives between 2018 and 2019. Following the recent passing of beloved rapper DMX, the hosts felt it necessary to discuss this topic in detail and shed light on the practices that have led to increased opioid overdose. If there was ever an episode that we feel everyone needs to hear, it’s THIS one!

Recyclable is the only plastic that I like! Did y’all know the triangle on the bottom of plastic containers doesn’t mean “recyclable”?! If you answered no, this episode is about to blow your mind! We'll put your recycling knowledge to the test and make a case as to why you need to ditch those 50-11 half drunk water bottles and opt for a reusable one instead.

If you’ve ever heard (or said) “You smell like outside!”, but couldn’t describe what outside smells like, this is the episode for you! Listen as your favorite melanated scientists uncover the components of outside smell and discuss why it’s so STANK!

Sit back, kick ya feet up and grab some popcorn—but make sure you ask for the GMO flava! With a disproportionally high amount of African-Americans believing that genetically modified organisms, or GMO’s are bad for you, we had to bust this cap quicker than a hot potato (yes, potatoes can be GMO’s too-I’m sure you’re catching onto the trend here!)

SEASON 2 IS HERE! And of course... we had to talk all about the ‘Rona vaccine (aka the Fauci Ouchie). Listen while the hosts unpack the science and controversy behind this vaccine. We're diving deep into mRNA, how it works, the ingredients used in both mRNA-based vaccines, and how your Fauci Ouchie was made available in record timing. We tryna be outside all 2021 and that's on Mary had a little lamb! (NOTE: This episode was recorded weeks in advance. Unfortunately, global and national COVID death estimates mentioned in this episode are now higher that initially reported and are no longer accurate).

HEAVY on the “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later” vibes today as we bid farewell to Season 1! We’re grateful for all of the support & wanted to let you all know how much we appreciate you for tuning in all season long! Follow us on Instagram @sciencefortheculture to be updated about the Season 2 premiere!

We’re shootin’ the shit today - scientifically, that is! Listen as your favorite melanated scientists talk about some of the hottest topics in science discussed in the last presidential debate. From COVID to fracking. From wind power to vaccine development - it seemed like nothing was off limits in the debate and the same can be said about this episode!

We heard Mercury is officially in retrograde today! Every time Mercury starts sippin haterade and wearing her micro braids while doing the Renegade, it seems like everything gets thrown off! ...right?! In Episode 5, we’re getting down to the science of Mercury’s apparent retrograde motion and what it means for you! We’re separating the real from the pseudoscientific cap and discussing why the moon is inching away from the Earth like Homer Simpson in the bushes!

We’ve heard “cleanliness is next to godliness”, but mess around mixing household cleaners and you might just meet the Lord before it’s your time! In episode 4 of Science for the Culture, we’re talking about household cleaning. This episode is packed with useful cleaning tips you can put into action ASAPtually! Listen along and learn how all your favorite cleaning products work & the ridiculous history of Lysol marketing to women (and not for the reason you might think)!