{"podcast":{"title":"Chemistry For Your Life","slug":"chemistry-for-your-life-89096","podcast_index_feed_id":89096,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/2JRIx8GI","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/chemistry-for-your-life/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/07b09ced-84ad-4fab-a5a2-00dbd1bf1fc1/2a0dbab1-3ba1-4a93-803a-9cb05c990ce3/3000x3000/lmpwzw.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Bleav + For Your Life","episode_count":399,"summary":"A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life! In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry behind one of life’s mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a way that is easy to understand, and totally fascinating. If you’re someone who loves learning new things, or who wonders about the way the world works, then give us a listen.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T00:18:09.296606+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemistry-for-your-life-89096"},"episode":{"title":"How do X-Rays reveal what's hidden inside us?","slug":"how-do-x-rays-reveal-what-s-hidden-inside-us","published_at":"2025-12-04T09:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemistry-for-your-life-89096/how-do-x-rays-reveal-what-s-hidden-inside-us","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemistry-for-your-life-89096","url":"https://bleav.com/shows/chemistry-for-your-life/episodes/how-do-x-rays-reveal-the-hidden-structures-inside-us/","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/07b09ced-84ad-4fab-a5a2-00dbd1bf1fc1/episodes/88458f8b-527a-455a-87a6-af7ffeebd0a7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=07b09ced-84ad-4fab-a5a2-00dbd1bf1fc1&awEpisodeId=88458f8b-527a-455a-87a6-af7ffeebd0a7&feed=2JRIx8GI","summary":"Melissa and Jam delve into the intriguing world of X-rays. They start with relatable stories from the dentist's office and transition into a deep dive into how X-rays work. Key topics include the electromagnetic spectrum, how X-rays are generated, why some materials allow X-rays to pass through while others don't, and the potential risks associated with repeated exposure. They also share personal anecdotes about broken bones and medical X-ray experiences, as well as shout out to community members who support the show. Join Melissa and Jam as they unravel the chemistry behind X-rays and their impact on our daily lives.","meta_description":"Melissa and Jam delve into the intriguing world of X-rays. They start with relatable stories from the dentist's office and transition into a deep dive int…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2583,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chemistry-for-your-life-89096/episodes/how-do-x-rays-reveal-what-s-hidden-inside-us/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemistry-for-your-life-89096/how-do-x-rays-reveal-what-s-hidden-inside-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}