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
661. Blowing Air Over Raw Chicken
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blowing air over raw chicken.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
660. Coffee Made With Water From a Strangers Water Bottle
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee made with water from a strangers water bottle.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
659. Drinking Coffee or Tea on an Airplane
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee or tea brewed on an airplane
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
658. Eating Fish in the Olympic Village
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fish in the Olympic Village.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
657. Swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
656. Eating Fruit and Vegetables Washed With Cleaning Vinegar
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fruit and vegetables washed with cleaning vinegar.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
655. Eating Moldy Food on a Delta Flight
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating moldy food on a flight.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
654. Cut Watermelon at Room Temperature for One Day or More
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cut watermelon at room temperature for a day or more.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
653. New York Times Escovitch Fish Recipe at Room Temperature for 12 Hours
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating escovitch that has been held at room temperature for 12 hours.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
652. New York State Jam and Relish Purchased From a Farmers Market
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from New York State jam and relish purchased from a farmers market.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
651. Eating Fresh New York State Roadkill Bear Meat That's Properly Cooked
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh New York State roadkill bear meat that’s properly cooked.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
650. Yogurt From a Grocery Store Fridge With No Door
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from yogurt purchased from a grocery store from a fridge with no door.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
649. Drinking Cicada-Infused Malört Shots
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking cicada-infused Malört shots.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
648. Using a Turtle to Open a Beverage On a Golf Course
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a turtle to open a beverage on a golf course.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
647. Not Washing Hands After Pooping
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from not washing hands after pooping.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
646. Taking Your Coffee Cup Into the Bathroom With You
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from taking your coffee cup into the bathroom with you while pooping.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
645. Eating at the Toe Beans Cat Cafe
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating at the Toe Beans Cat Cafe (that’s in Canada).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
644. Vacuum Packed Cheddar at Room Temperature for 24 hours
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from vacuum packaged cheddar cheese stored for 24 hours at room temperature.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
643. Drinking an Unknown Liquid Found in a Bottle at Sea
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking from a bottle with unknown contents found at sea.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
642. Watery Honey
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from honey that diluted with water by 25%.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼