Risky or Not?
Risky or Not is a short podcast from Professor Ben Chapman from North Carolina State University, and Dr. Don Schaffner from Rutgers University. Dr. Don and Professor Chapman promise to do their best not to waffle, dither, dissemble or equivocate, and to give straight up answers about whether something is risky or not.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 820
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
641. Using a Dishwasher With a Failing Heating Element
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a dishwasher with a failing heating element.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
640. Using a Sink That's Been Used to Wash a Stadium Mop
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing your hands in a sink used for washing a stadium mop.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
639. Nate's Meat Diet Cast Iron Pan Grease
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing grease after cooking in a cast iron pan.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
638. Using the Pot My Roommate Boils Her Diva Cup In
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a pot used to boil a menstrual cup.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
637. Holding Sushi Rice for 4 Hours and Then Refrigerating
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of holding sushi rice for 4 hours and then refrigerating for later consumption.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
636. Brewing Tea in Nacho Cheese
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of brewing tea in nacho cheese.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
635. Eating 3-Day-Old Fast Food Chicken Tacos
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating properly refrigerated 3-day-old fast food chicken tacos.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
634. Before the 5th Inning Baseball Hotdog
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a hotdog at a baseball game before the 5th inning.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
633. Mailbox Lasagne
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making lasagna in your mailbox.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
632. Eating a Food Recalled for Misbranding if You Are Not Allergic to Any of the Ingredients
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a food recalled for misbranding if you are not allergic to any of the ingredients
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
631. Thawing a Whole Turkey in a Hot Garage Twice
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks thawing a whole turkey in a hot garage twice.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
630. Eating at a New York City Restaurant With a "C" Rating
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating at a New York City restaurant with a “C” rating.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
629. Picking Up Dog Poop Using a Composable Bag
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from picking up dog poop using a composable bag.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
628. Washing Produce in the Dishwasher
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing produce in the dishwasher.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
627. Drinking a Cocktail Using Ice From a Core Sample From Your Birth Year
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a cocktail using ice from a core sample from your birth year.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
626. Eating Rare Bear Meat
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating bear meat.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
625. Eating Expired Baby Carrots
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating baby carrots passed their expiration date.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
624. Arden's Lukewarm Singara
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming lukewarm singara in Bangladesh that might have been sitting on some money.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
622. Duck Fat Washed Whiskey Cocktail
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making duck fat washed whiskey cocktail, including if the duck fat is stored at room temperature.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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621. Pizza With White Glue
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pizza made with white glue.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼