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
- 819
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
740. Using a "Snot Sucker" With Ones Mouth
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by using a “snot sucker” with ones mouth.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
739. Nugget Shoes
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a toddler placing chicken nuggets in their shoes.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
738. Girl Scout Cookies
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from Girl Scout Cookies
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
737. Using a Bath Towel (Laundered Weekly) to Dry Hands After Using the Bathroom and Before Preparing Food
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using weekly laundered bath towel to dry hands after using the bathroom and before preparing food.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍…
736. Reusing Old Sleep-Water in Cold Humidifiers
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using water from a bedside glass to refill a humidifier.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
735. Armpit Riceballs
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making riceballs in an armpit.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
734. Sun Drying Onions, Ginger and Garlic for 4 Days
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sun drying onions, ginger and garlic for 4 days.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
733. Ben's Garbage Disposal Strawberry
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a strawberry that has fallen into a garbage disposal.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
732. Don's Slow Cooling Veggie Chili
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of slow cooling vegetarian chili.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
731. Sticking Energy Chews to a Bike's Frame for Easy Access
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from sticking energy chews to a bike’s frame for easy access.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
730. Accidentally Eating Some Seeds or Sprouts From a Chia Pet
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by accidentally eating some seeds or sprouts from a Chia Pet.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
729. Eating Raw Milk Gouda Cheese in an Unregulated Brazilian Facility
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks that Ben faced when eating raw milk gouda cheese in an unregulated Brazilian facility.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
728. Using Stale Bread in Brown Sugar
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using using stale bread to keep brown sugar moist.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
727. Placing Raw Meat Dishes Directly in the Dishwasher
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from not pre-washing raw meat dishes and placing them directly in the dishwasher.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
726. Sunny Side Up Egg From a Bird Infected With Bird Flu
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from sunny side up egg from a bird infected with bird flu.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
725. Landfilling Ground Up HPAI Infected Chickens Without PPE
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of workers landfilling ground up highly pathogenic avian influenza infected chickens without personal protective equipment.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor…
724. Licking Cheetos Dust Off Your Fingers
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking Cheetos dust off your fingers.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
723. Occasionally Eating Roof Icicles
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from occasionally eating icicles off your roof.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
722. Eating Baby Poop Regularly
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating baby poop regularly.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
721. Coffee Cupping in January
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from coffee tasting using shared cups, i.e., coffee cupping.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - risky ☣️