Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
82%
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samsplainingscience.com

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Hey! Welcome to Samsplaining Science - a podcast where a chick named Sam tries to explain some science! Science affects our lives every day, more than any of us realize. That's where this podcast comes in! Join Sam as she explores and explains the wonders of science that are all around us - hopefully learning a little bit and laughing a little bit along the way!

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ep 56. Black History Month part 2!

Feb 22, 2026 42m

Happy Black History Month! In Part 2 of this Month’s series, sam-splains scientific contributions of Drs. Mamie Phipps Clark and Kenneth Clark and Dr. Percy Julian! Sources:1. American Psychological…

ep 55. Black History Month pt 1!

Feb 06, 2026 32m

Happy Black History Month! In Part 1 of this Month’s series, sam-splains scientific contributions of Granville T. Woods and Dr. Patricia Bath! Sources:1. Biography | Granville T. Woods, Inventor,…

ep 54. i smell snow!

Jan 23, 2026 49m

on this episode, sam-splains snow, ice, and why we use rock salt to keep from slipping on sidewalks! (and fair warning - she is sleep deprived and gets spicy lol)Women's Foundation of Minnesota -…

ep 53. wtf is ai?

Jan 10, 2026 1h 4m

On this episode, sam-splains AI! What even is AI? What can it do, and what can’t it do? Is it good or evil? Let’s discuss! Leave your thoughts in the comments or share them on socials…

S3E52 ep 52. the most wonderful time of the year!

Dec 21, 2025 27m

On this episode, sam-splains the winter solstice and how it happens!Source:National Weather Service. The Seasons, The Equinox, and The Solstices. Link: https://www.weather.gov/cle/seasons Follow the…

S3E51 ep 51. cheers!

Jul 25, 2025 57m

On this episode, sam-splains alcohol! We talk about alcohol fermentation and how it is used in beer brewing and winemaking! Cheers, friends! 🍻Sources:Alba-Lois L and Segal-Kischinevsky C. Yeast…

S3E50 ep 50. move well, feel well, think well

Apr 21, 2025 59m

In this episode, sam-splains why exercise is good for your brain! Tl;dr - exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make people happy, and happy people don’t kill their husbands!Sources:1. Basso JC…

S3E49 ep 49. scientific literacy

Jan 10, 2025 58m

On this episode, sam-splains the keys to scientific literacy! How should I search for an article? What types of articles should I read? How do I read a research article? Tune in as Sam gives you some…

S3E48 ep 48. social media

Nov 27, 2024 47m

On this episode, sam-splains social media and discusses some recent studies on associations between social media use and mental health and well being.References:1) Kross E et al. Trends in Cognitive…

S3E47 ep 47. i’m gettin older too!

Aug 13, 2024 49m

On this episode, sam-splains aging! She’s goin gray and tryna figure out why! note - for question 2 at ~37ish mins - Bcl-2 typically prevents apoptosis! Sorry I got confused…

S3E46 ep 46. tattoos!

Jul 22, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode, sam-splains tattoos! Specifically, we learn about skin, how/why tattoos are permanent in the skin, and what sorts of health risks may (or may not) be associated with getting…

S3E45 ep 45. the comeback kid!

Jul 15, 2024 24m

Sam's bringing the podcast back! The return episode doesn't have much science, but does have some general updates about the show!!Links below if you'd like to donate to a few Orgs that I've been…

S2E42 ep 42. sssotu

Jan 14, 2023 39m

It’s the first (and maybe last idk lol) samsplaining science state of the union (SSSOTU)!PLEASE take this short (<5min) ANONYMOUS survey!!!! Link here: https://forms.gle/io1jEhEJiBmW2CQN6 Thank…

S2E41 ep 41. blue light glasses

Jan 07, 2023 48m

Did I waste my money on blue light glasses? On this episode of the podcast, let’s learn about blue light, how it can impact sleep, and whether blue light glasses help or not. Sources (in order of…

S1E40 ep 40. setting goals with science - again!

Dec 31, 2022 48m

It's what we in ~the biz~ call a callback! For the last episode of 2022, we’re revisiting the FIRST episode of samsplaining science! Let’s talk more about the science of goal setting! I’m also…

S1E39 ep 39. music to my ears

Dec 28, 2022 38m

In this episode, we’re learning about how the ear senses and processes sound! Also, we time travel back to 4 weeks ago when Spotify Wrapped was still relevant! Fun!Sources:1. Deshpande, S. et al.,…

S1E38 ep 38. gratitude, my dudes

Nov 25, 2022 32m

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re talking about gratitude! What it is, how it can be good for us, and what’s going on in our brains when we process and experience gratitude!Sources:1.…

S1E37 ep 37. let’s get ethical!

Nov 22, 2022 46m

Let’s talk about some ethical atrocities in the history of science!Links:History of Bioethics:  https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfmRead more about the U.S.…

S1E36 ep 36. clinical trials and tribulations

Nov 11, 2022 44m

This week we’re learning about clinical trials! We’ll cover some basics of clinical trials, learn some buzzwords, and learn about the different clinical trial Phases!Sources1. National Institutes of…

S1E35 ep 35. how the %*$& are ya?!

Nov 04, 2022 39m

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