A short podcast about everyday risks from germs
DALL·E - A detailed scene of a person sitting at a bar, holding a drink with a surprised expression on their face. The drink in front of them has a human toe.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a cocktail made with a mummified toe.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
DALL·E - A detailed image of a spatchcocked chicken resting in a refrigerator. The chicken is spread out flat, with the skin facing up, and placed on a rack next to a fan.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blowing air over raw chicken.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
DALL·E - A detailed image of a person in an office, sneaking behind a coffee maker, with only a small part of them visible, such as an eye peeking out...
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - A cup of coffee placed on an airline tray table, with a mysterious and eerie atmosphere. The coffee is steaming, but the steam forms into strange shapes.
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - An Olympic athlete sitting at a table in the Olympic village, holding a piece of fish with a surprised expression as they notice a small worm in the fish.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fish in the Olympic Village.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
DALL·E - An Olympic swimmer swimming on their back in the river Seine in Paris, surrounded by iconic Parisian landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
DALL·E - A large container filled with liquid labeled 'Cleaning Vinegar.' Inside the container, there are various fruits and vegetables submerged in the liquid.
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - An airplane meal on an airplane tray. The meal consists of rice, green beans, and chicken tikka masala. There are several spots of black mold on the food.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating moldy food on a flight.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
DALL·E - A half of a cut watermelon sitting on a kitchen counter in the middle of the night. The kitchen is dimly lit, with a soft glow from a nearby light.
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 ☣️
DALL·E - A plate of Jamaican dish Escovitch on a wooden table. The dish features fried fish topped with pickled vegetables such as carrots, and bell peppers.
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 👍🏼
Picture of 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 👍🏼
DALL·E - An old creepy man with a sinister expression, clean shaven and wearing tattered clothes, loading a small actual bear into the back of a white van.
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - A grocery store refrigerated case filled with yogurt. The glass door is missing, and instead, two-thirds of the space is covered by a plastic bag that is waving.
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - A man standing on a Chicago street corner, holding a shot of alcohol in one hand. He is about to put a giant insect in his mouth. The street is bustling.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking cicada-infused Malört shots.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
DALL·E - A turtle standing on a golf course. The turtle is holding a golf club in one hand and a can of beer in the other. The golf course has green grass...
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 ☣️
DALL·E - A person leaving a bathroom with a big sign over the door flashing with red lights. The sign says 'Did Not Wash Hands.' The scene is slightly humorous.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from not washing hands after pooping.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
DALL·E - A coffee cup sitting on a bathroom counter next to a flushing toilet. The bathroom has white tiles and the toilet is modern with a chrome flush handle.
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - A man wearing a Canadian flag shirt sitting in a café, eating a cookie. Across the table from him is a large cat, looking hungrily at the cookie.
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - A big block of cheddar cheese without any holes, sitting in a tightly sealed vacuum packager. The cheese looks slightly warm and sweaty...
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 👍🏼
DALL·E - A glass bottle floating in the ocean. The bottle is half full of liquid and has a skull and crossbones symbol on it. The ocean has gentle waves...
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 ☣️