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
- 821
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
341. Leslie's Artichoke Dip
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from Leslie Horton’s horrendous holiday artichoke dip that tastes like vinegar but has no vinegar.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
340. Dried Chicken Juice Sponge
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a sponge used to wipe up raw chicken juice, rinsed and let drive for several days.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
339. Storing Used Eggshells in the Carton
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing rinsed, used eggshells in the carton in the refrigerator until all the eggs are used.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
338. Precooked Frozen Dino Nuggies Eaten by 2.5 Year Old
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of a 2.5 year old eating precooked dino nuggies while still frozen.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - risky ☣️
337. Toilet Paper Roll Tubes for Crafts for Kids
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks using toilet paper roll tubes for crafts for kids.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
336. Unrefrigerated Ham & Cheese Croissant
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating an unrefrigerated ham & cheese croissant.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
335. Using a Chainsaw to Cut a Turkey in Antarctica
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks using a chainsaw to cut a turkey in Antarctica.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
334. Snacklebox
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a snacklebox for your beach snacks.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
333. Pink Sauce
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of the new food condiment Pink Sauce sweeping TikTok.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
332. Unwashed Produce From a Bush Shared With Deer
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating unwashed fresh produce from a bush where deer have been feeding.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
331. Sucking the Air Out of a Bag of Raw Chicken
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sucking the air out of a bag of raw chicken with your mouth.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
330. TK's Flat Seltzer
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a can of seltzer that tasted flat and was slightly crushed after being in ice for an hour.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky …
329. Dr. Don's Sluggy Arugula
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating leafy greens on which a slug was found.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
328. Dr. Don's Soapy Pasta
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pasta that fell in clean soapy water.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
327. Chicken Soup Unrefrigerated for More Than 6 Hours
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks on transporting a crock-pot of chicken soup via plane and automobile.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
326. Foods in Oil Stored for a Long Time
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of several foods (chili oil, herbs in oil and potato frying oils) stored for different times and temperatures.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky …
325. Ellens Dropped Water Bottle Lid
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking from a water bottle after the lid has been dropped on an airport carpet.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
324. Lemon Wedge in Your Drink
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming a beverage with a lemon wedge.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
323. Stirring Your Coffee With a Hotel Pen
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of stirring your coffee with a hotel pen.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
322. Chickpeas in a Leaky Microwaveable Pouch
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming processed chickpeas in a leaky microwaveable pouch.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️