Episodes

  • The Complete Guide to Crafting Handmade Soap

    The Complete Guide to Crafting Handmade Soap
    Mar 27 2025
    In this engaging episode of "SOAP," Professor Julia Cartwright takes listeners on a comprehensive journey through the art and science of home soap-making. With her characteristic warmth and humor, she explains the chemistry behind saponification while comparing cold-process and hot-process techniques. The episode covers essential ingredients, safety precautions, beginner recipes, troubleshooting tips, and creative possibilities, all delivered with Professor Cartwright's signature gut health analogies and accessible teaching style. Perfect for crafting enthusiasts and science lovers alike. For more engaging podcasts that blend education with entertainment, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – your destination for thoughtful content that makes learning a delight!
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    33 mins
  • The Chemistry Behind Soap's Powerful Cleansing Properties

    The Chemistry Behind Soap's Powerful Cleansing Properties
    Mar 27 2025
    In this engaging podcast episode, Professor Julia Cartwright takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the science of soap. She explains the chemistry of saponification, how soap molecules work to trap and remove dirt and pathogens, and the differences between traditional soaps and modern detergents. With her characteristic warmth and humor, she reveals how this ancient technology remains one of our most effective tools for health and hygiene, while also discussing environmental considerations and the balance between cleanliness and our microbiome. Discover why this seemingly simple substance represents one of humanity's most elegant chemical innovations. For more engaging podcasts like this one, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ where you'll find a wealth of fascinating content that makes science accessible and entertaining!
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    26 mins
  • Cleanliness Through Time - Uncovering Soap's Ancient Origins

    Cleanliness Through Time - Uncovering Soap's Ancient Origins
    Mar 27 2025
    "Soap" is a captivating deep dive into soap's remarkable history throughout ancient civilization. Host Julia Cartwright, with her signature warmth and humor, takes listeners on a journey from soap's accidental discovery in Mesopotamia to its refinement in ancient Egypt, Rome, and beyond. She explores the fascinating chemistry behind early soap-making techniques, revealing how different cultures independently developed similar cleansing substances using local materials. Through Julia's engaging storytelling, this episode transforms soap from an everyday object into a profound symbol of human ingenuity that helped shape civilization itself. For more engaging podcasts that blend education with entertainment, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – where fascinating stories about everyday objects come to life!
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    25 mins