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Stuff Matters

Stuff Matters

Mark

Future Chemist Mark talk science! Hear facts, news, and the topic of the episode! Keeping it close to Chem, Mark will talk about the history, books, or questions related to his favorite field of study. Casual updates can be found @more2mark on Instagram and Twitter. Got a critique, question, or topic idea? Feel free to email [email protected].
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Top 10 Stuff Matters Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Stuff Matters episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Stuff Matters for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Stuff Matters episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Stuff Matters - Alchemy!

Alchemy!

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02/27/21 • 21 min

The spiritual predecessor to Chemistry. What was it? Was it a religion? Why the obsession with gold? Time for a background check on the ancestor to modern science!
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Stuff Matters - Food Chemicals

Food Chemicals

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03/20/21 • 21 min

Food Additives are very common in today's world. But what's the difference between organic and inorganic? What even is a fat? When did products need a food label? Why do some additives sound scary? Why are there different milk percentages? All that and more as we dive in to learn more about the chemicals used in our food!

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Stuff Matters - Hydrogen Abundance

Hydrogen Abundance

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03/13/21 • 26 min

We learn about why hydrogen is so abundant! What are quarks? What makes stars? What about the other elements? Tune in to a more experimental episode as a new recording set up is put to the test.
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Stuff Matters - Life is plastic. Is it fantastic?
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02/20/21 • 28 min

Plastic is a part of our everyday lives! But how did we get here? Where does it comes from and how is it made? Who invented it? Why is it so cheap yet so expensive? What affect does recycling have? Time to hear some answers!
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Stuff Matters - Alcohol

Alcohol

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11/14/21 • 22 min

In this episode, we learn about the chemistry behind alcohol. Where did it originate? What’s it significance to the field of chemistry? How easy is it to make? What do the chemicals in alcohol to do your body? All that and more as we dive in and explore to learn more about: alcohol!

Follow @_stuffmatters on twitter for updates,

and @andmoremark2 on instagram for photos!

Got a critique, question, or topic idea? Feel free to email [email protected].

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Stuff Matters - Seasons

Seasons

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10/16/21 • 22 min

In this episode, we look at the chemistry behind seasons!

Why do seasons occur? What causes a solstice and an equinox? Where can we see seasonal changes? Is anything else effected by seasons? How does any of this relate to chemistry?

All that and more as I dive in and explore to learn more about – Seasons!

Follow @_stuffmatters on twitter for updates,

and @andmoremark2 on instagram for photos!

Got a critique, question, or topic idea? Feel free to email [email protected].

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Stuff Matters - Water Purification

Water Purification

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10/02/21 • 15 min

In this shorter episode, we look at the chemistry involved when purifying water!

What are the various methods to water purification? What chemicals are used? Where does most of our water even come from, and can we purify ocean water? How far is the history to this kind of science? How is the water molecule affected?

All that and more as we dive in and explore to learn more about – Water Purification!

Follow @_stuffmatters on twitter for updates,

and @andmoremark2 on instagram for photos!

Got a critique, question, or topic idea? Feel free to email [email protected].

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Stuff Matters - Hazardous Elements

Hazardous Elements

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09/18/21 • 23 min

After an unannounced half year hiatus Mark is back in the swing of things! Starting where we left off, let's learn about some hazardous elements along the periodic table. Dangerous compounds will be looked more in depth in a later episode but touched upon lightly here. Why are these hazards hazards? What elements pose as a real threat? Which ones are right under our noses as daily walks of life? All this and more as we divine and explore to learn more about - hazardous elements! Follow @_stuffmatters on twitter for updates, and @andmoremark2 on instagram for photos! Got a critique, question, or topic idea? Feel free to email [email protected].
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Stuff Matters - Stuff Matters Trailer
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09/10/21 • 1 min

Want to know what this podcast is all about? Here's a quick 1 minute trailer!

An acoustic guitar mixed with a calm laid-back attitude produces a rising chemist wanting to make a less intimidating field of study.

Follow @_stuffmatters on twitter for comments or updates outside of the show.

Follow @andmoremark2 on Instagram for some dabbling in photography along with sharing a few adventures.

To reach out about topic ideas, critiques or comments, feel free to email [email protected].

New episodes drop on a biweekly basis every Saturday. Make sure to follow so you never miss a beat!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Stuff Matters have?

Stuff Matters currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Stuff Matters cover?

The podcast is about Chemistry, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Stuff Matters?

The episode title 'Alcohol' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stuff Matters?

The average episode length on Stuff Matters is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stuff Matters released?

Episodes of Stuff Matters are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Stuff Matters?

The first episode of Stuff Matters was released on Feb 20, 2021.

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