The 10 Best The Episodic Table of Elements Podcast Episodes
1) 3. Lithium: The Element Of Surprise
We cautiously approach this explosively reactive element and learn about its surprising ability to stabilize moods, with a brief foray into Bolivian economics along the way.
2) 27. Cobalt: Mischief Managed
Cobalt is a tricksy little element, which means the scientists who've dealt with it the most are some of the cleverest people to have ever walked the Earth.
3) 33. Arsenic: It’s Not Easy Being Green
Considering how synonymous this episode's element is with "poison," it's shocking how eager people have historically been to ingest the stuff.
4) 65. Terbium: The Joy of Tedium
For more than one reason, element 65 makes the short list of "most annoying elements."
5) 64. Gadolinium: Three Wise Men
Like Luke Skywalker, today's tale takes a farmboy to greatness.
6) 0. Everything The Light Touches
In our inaugural episode, we'll cover the creation of the periodic table before we start exploring each element one-by-one.
7) 1. Hydrogen: Close To The Sun
As we investigate our first element, we'll meet warring balloonists, witness mass media's first major tragedy, and see how the tiniest mistake can cost a lot of money. Plus, we'll try to pin down wher...Show More
8) 2. Helium: Above All That
This week, we try to interact with helium, even though it really doesn't want to. Plus, we explore the occult side of chemistry, as described by the theosophists.
9) 4. Beryllium: The Modern Sisyphus
As we try to dive deep into beryllium, we discover its irritating tendency to send us back to the beginning.
10) 5. Boron: Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
Today, we look past boron's hard exterior to get acquainted with its softer side. Its confusing, gooey, softer side.