A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

DALL·E image text: A partially filled plastic jug of organic lemonade sits open in the back of a refrigerator. The yellow drink looks old but free of surface mold. Its red cap rests nearby, clean and mold-free. The label still shows a lemon with a moldy patch, suggesting past spoilage concerns.

838. Opened Refrigerated Organic Lemonade After 4 Weeks

October 17, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming opened organic lemonade refrigerated for 4 weeks.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - The image depicts a large maple syrup bottle standing on a kitchen countertop with its top off. The bottle takes up a significant portion of the frame, emphasizing its size. A smooth stream of amber-colored maple syrup is pouring into the bottle from a source outside the top of the frame, creating ripples as it fills the bottle. The background shows a cozy kitchen setting with warm, soft lighting, and subtle details like utensils, though the main focus remains on the bottle and the flowing syrup. The atmosphere feels homely and inviting.

685. Pouring Unused Maple Syrup Back Into the Container

October 25, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of pouring unused maple syrup back into the container.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

310. Really Old Green Coffee Beans

June 03, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking coffee made from really old coffee beans.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

147. Moldy Bread

May 19, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating bread after removing a small amount of mold.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼

Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼