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Joey & Eli test each other on topics relevant to their studies, jobs, or hobbies. Listen in while they take turns trying to explain things they should have learned and then fact check what they thought they knew.

Joey & Elisa

  • Feb 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 27m AVG DURATION
  • 14 EPISODES


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Ep 14: Tour guide Glow Up

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 22:17


In this episode, Joey asks Eli to give her best wine tour and Joey explains how glow sticks were invented and how they work! Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Wine tour fact check: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winemaking https://winefolly.com/review/how-wine-is-made-in-pictures/ https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-wine-is-made-3511362 Glow stick fact check: https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/10/14/glowsticks/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glow_stick#Operation https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/fish/bioluminescence

Ep 13: Airplane mode Goosebumps

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 17:15


In this episode Joey is asked to explain what goosebumps are while Eli talks about why your phone needs to be in airplane mode on planes. Google Form:http://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Goosebump fact check: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_bumps https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-you-get-goose-bumps-when-someone-sings-beautifully https://www.healthline.com/health/goosebumps-on-skin https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-humans-get-goosebu/ https://www.popsci.com/why-do-we-get-goosebumps Airplane mode fact check: https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopnik.com/do-you-really-have-to-turn-off-your-electronic-devices-5970176/amp https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/ped/ https://www.investopedia.com/news/fcc-chairman-moves-keep-ban-inflight-voice-calls/ https://www.quora.com/How-does-phone-signal-interfere-with-airplane-comm-signal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phones_on_aircraft

Ep 12: Tan you get a Signal?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 28:30


In this episode, Eli is asked about signal swapping and Joey explains why he always goes tanning before vacation. Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Signal Swapping fact check: https://expertworldtravel.com/what-is-dji-ocusync/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.imore.com/how-make-your-iphone-or-ipad-choose-right-wi-fi-network%3famp https://www.draytek.com/en/faq/faq-wlan/wlan.vigorap/what-is-wifi-roaming-and-how-to-use-it-on-vigor-ap https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Received_signal_strength_indication Tanning fact check: https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/melanin-pigment-definition-meaning-skin-color.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanin https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-from-sun

Ep 11: Fight, Flight, or 5G

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 31:11


In this episode, Eli is tasked with explaining 5G Cellular and Joey is asked to describe what happens to the body when we get an Adrenalin rush. Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 5G fact check: https://www.rfpage.com/what-are-5g-frequency-bands/ https://www.electronicdesign.com/embedded-revolution/many-frequencies-5g https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G Adrenalin fact check: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenaline https://headrushtech.com/blogs/effects-of-adrenaline-why-we-love-the-thrill/ http://www.skydivecoastalcarolinas.com/about/news/5-incredible-benefits-of-adrenaline/ https://nomonausea.com/blogs/home-remedies-for-nausea/17237667-adrenaline-rush-causing-nausea-must-read-for-rollercoaster-skydiver https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormone https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epinephrine_autoinjector https://mcb.berkeley.edu/labs/krantz/mcb102/lect_S2008/MCB102-SPRING2008-LECTURE7-METABOLIC_REGULATION.pdf https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index

Ep 10: Can-han-dle that Explosion!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 30:08


In this episode, Joey talks about the chemistry behind fireworks and Eli talks through the history of candles. Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Firework fact check: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/fireworks.htm http://www.planet-science.com/categories/over-11s/technology/2011/11/how-do-fireworks-work.aspx https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/30/5d/14305d846137e56c92026bdb4b7e62bd.jpg http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor/3BA.html Candle fact check: https://www.google.com/amp/s/patch.com/florida/newportrichey/amp/11968927/bp--when-were-candles-invented https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_candle_making

Ep 9: A Very Radioactive Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 25:11


In this episode, Eli is asked about old-school Christmas lights and Joey explains why some elements are radioactive! Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Christmas light fact check: https://www.energy.gov/articles/how-do-holiday-lights-work https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wired.com/2014/12/christmas-lights-series-parallel/amp Radioactive fact check: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ktvTqknDobU https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioactive_decay https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotope https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturally_occurring_radioactive_material https://blogs.webmd.com/breaking-news/2011/03/potassium-iodide-pills-can-they-protect-you-from-radiation-exposure.html https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/23/health/california-wine-radioactive-fukushima-trnd/index.html https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy

Ep 8: Amp-strigent

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 24:17


In this episode, Joey explains what tannins in wine are and Eli goes into how car batteries work during the winter and what Cold Cranking Amps (CCAs) are. Google Form: goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Tannin fact check: https://www.asianscientist.com/2016/04/in-the-lab/mouth-dry-wine-tannins-mucins-friction/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin https://winefolly.com/review/what-are-tannins-in-wine/ Car battery fact check: https://www.mynrma.com.au/cars-and-driving/roadside-assistance/car-batteries/resources/how-does-cold-weather-effect-your-car-battery https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/what-are-cold-cranking-amps-on-a-battery https://forums.tesla.com/forum/forums/vampire-drain-2

Ep 7: Inky Pisco

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 27:48


In this episode, Eli gets asked about her favorite drink, Pisco, and Joey is asked about something he should know a lot about, tattoos! Google Form: goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Pisco Factcheck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisco https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/with/pisco/ Drugs in Ancient Cultures: https://www.ancient-origins.net/opinion-guest-authors/drugs-ancient-cultures-history-drug-use-and-effects-006051 Tattoo Factcheck: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_tattooing https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Process_of_tattooing https://australiascience.tv/skin-deep-science-how-do-tattoos-work/

Ep 6: Color Me Collagen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 25:03


In this episode, Joey is quizzed on collagen and Eli is asked about primary colors. Google Form: goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Collagen fact check: https://www.vitalproteins.com/pages/what-is-collagen https://blog.bulletproof.com/do-collagen-supplements-work/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagen https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262881.php Primary color fact check: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_color https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMYK_color_model https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6531536/why-rgb-and-not-ryb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RYB_color_model What your seeing when you see heat waves in pavement: https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=14849.0

Ep 5: C u later, Virus!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 29:59


In this episode, Eli gets asked about conductivity and Copper (Cu), and Joey explains the difference between viral and bacterial infections as well as vaccines! Google Form: goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Conductivity fact check: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_resistivity_and_conductivity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_conductor http://www.esg-ct.com/New-Haven-Electrical/electrical/copper-making-electrical-wires/ "This statistic depicts the total copper mine production of Chile from 2006 to 2017. In 2017, Chile produced some 5.33 million metric tons of copper from mines. Thus, Chile is by far the world's leading producer of copper from mines." https://www.statista.com/statistics/254845/copper-production-of-chile/ Virus fact check: https://onlinedegrees.bradley.edu/nursing/bacteria-and-viruses-how-are-they-different/ https://www.nature.com/news/modified-viruses-deliver-death-to-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-1.22173 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3722627/ https://www.incredibleegg.org/eggcyclopedia/a/albumen/ Article about Viral delivery to kill cancer cells: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-11/mrc-ndc111418.php

Ep 4: Warm Milk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 29:58


In this episode, Joey is asked why milk is white and Eli tries to explain how microwaves work. Google Form for feedback! https://goo.gl/forms/8Jv9JgXAWwosXKHC3 Milk fact check: https://mysite.du.edu/~jcalvert/phys/milk.htm http://ansci.illinois.edu/static/ansc438/Milkcompsynth/milkcomp_color.html https://www.compoundchem.com/2018/06/02/milk/ Microwave fact check: https://smsknight8.weebly.com/energy-transformations.html https://www.explainthatstuff.com/microwaveovens.html https://www.thekitchn.com/why-cant-you-put-metal-in-the-109845 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave http://www.radartutorial.eu/08.transmitters/Magnetron.en.html Fun Facts: Black Water - https://www.getblk.com/what-is-blk/ Kinetic vs potential energy - https://online.kidsdiscover.com/infographic/potential-vs-kinetic-energy?ReturnUrl=/infographic/potential-vs-kinetic-energy Forks vs spoon surface area - https://www.quora.com/Fork-vs-Spoon-Which-mixes-better

Ep 3: Eggceleration

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 38:53


In this episode, Eli gets asked about electric motors and Joey gets quizzed on cooking without heat. Google Form Link: https://goo.gl/forms/N2VUVtVkjs9uiyA72 How I Built This - Dyson Episode Link: https://www.npr.org/2018/03/26/584331881/dyson-james-dyson Brushless Motors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushless_DC_electric_motor Magnetic hand trick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleming%27s_left-hand_rule_for_motors Cryogenic Cooking: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/cryogenic-cooking/ Denaturation: http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/568denaturation.html

Ep 2: A latte 'bout a router

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 28:22


In this edition we test ourselves on caffeine, wireless access points, and routers.

Ep 1: Honey, the WiFi?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 25:25


For this inaugural episode: Eli gets asked about the history of WiFi, while Joey explains viscosity and Newtonian liquids.

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