Do Sumthin!

In the podcast episode hosted by Jodi Lee, the confusion between commonly misused words 'accept' and 'except' was tackled. Drawing a clear distinction between the two, 'accept' was defined as a verb that implies receiving or agreeing to something, similar to saying 'yes'. On the other hand, 'except' is either used as a preposition or conjunction, signifying exclusion or leaving out something, whic...

In this episode of Do Sumthin!, hosted by Jodi Lee, the focus is on the widely-used 'magic four chords' progression in popular music. Lee discusses each chord within the progression - the tonic (I), dominant (V), relative minor (vi), and subdominant (IV), demonstrating how each chord functions within a song and the emotional impact they can have. She explores how this particular chord progression...

In the latest episode of "Do Sumthin", Jodi Lee educates listeners about the traditional method of preserving meat through salting, or curing. She guides the audience step by step, starting with selecting high-quality fresh meat, creating a salt mixture with coarse salt, sugar, spices, and optional curing agents like sodium nitrite, and applying it generously to the meat. Jodi then explains the ne...

In this episode of Do Sumthin!, host Jodi Lee guides listeners through a creative, hands-on project of baking homemade bread. Jodi clearly explains each step in detail, from assembling necessary ingredients to kneading the dough and baking the final product. Listeners are armed with comprehensive recipes tips, including the importance of proper kneading for gluten development and how to adapt the...

In the podcast episode of "Do Sumthin!" with host Jodi Lee, listeners are guided through the process of identifying non-poisonous plants and fungi. The episode emphasizes the significance of field guides and mobile apps as valuable resources for identifying safe-to-consume species. Jodi outlines the ‘Universal Edibility Test’ as a crucial process to verify a plant's edibility. The episode also exp...

In the episode of "Do Sumthin!" hosted by Jodi Lee, four helpful and sturdy knots are practically discussed - the Bowline Knot, Double Fisherman's Knot, Figure Eight Knot, and the Clove Hitch. Jodi takes the listeners through each step of knot-tying, starting with the Bowline Knot, a fixed loop at the end of a rope. Following that, she explains how to create the Double Fisherman’s Knot, useful for...

In this episode of Do Sumthin!, hosted by Jodi Lee, the focus is a step-by-step guide to handcrafting personalized candles at home. The podcast begins by discussing the essential materials needed, including wax, wicks, containers or molds, a double boiler or microwave-safe container, a thermometer, and optional fragrance oils and dyes. The process starts with preparing the workspace, measuring and...

In "Do Sumthin!" podcast, host Jodi Lee engages listeners with an educational and fun project of building a solar desalination still at home. An excellent activity for kids to learn about solar energy, the water cycle, and desalination, this DIY science experiment involves accessible household items such as a shallow container, plastic wrap, a small cup, saltwater, and a weight. The episode walks...

In the podcast episode titled "Do Sumthin" hosted by Jodi Lee, the audience is introduced to the art of whistling. The episode walks the listeners through different methods of whistling such as lip whistling and finger whistling. The host provides step-by-step instructions on both approaches and encourages practicing to master the skill. The importance of listening to others whistle and trying to...

Jodi Lee hosts an engaging episode of "Do Sumthin!" where she takes listeners through the enjoyable world of soap making at home, covering two popular methods - the cold process and the melt-and-pour method. From providing a detailed list of necessary ingredients and equipment, carefully outlining safety precautions, to walking through the entire process step by step, Jodi ensures that the listene...

In the podcast episode of Do Sumthin, hosted by Jodi Lee, she walks listeners through an engaging at-home crafting project: making homemade butter. The process is simple, only requiring a few common kitchen tools and ingredients as well as patience. First, we chill our equipment and then whip cream till it thickens and separates into butter and buttermilk. After separating the two, the butter is r...

In this episode of Do Sumthin! with Jodi Lee, the focus is on making natural pigments using common household materials. Jodi shares how fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, clay, charcoal, and even used coffee or tea, can be turned into various colored pigments. She discusses different methods to create vibrant colors and touches on how these pigments can be further modified into paint. Jodi also...

In this episode of Do Sumthin, Jodi Lee guides listeners through a hands-on and creative activity: paper mache. The process begins with gathering simple materials such as newspapers, tissue paper, flour or white glue, water, and a base object like a balloon or cardboard. The listeners are then instructed on how to prepare the adhesive, apply the paper strips, let it dry, and finally, add finishing...

In this episode of the podcast "Do Sumthin!" hosted by Jodi Lee, listeners are guided through a DIY crayon-making project. The materials needed for this project include wax (paraffin, beeswax, or soy wax), coloring agents or crayon pigments, silicone or crayon molds, a double boiler, and a stirring utensil. After covering the work area and gently melting the wax over the boiler, color can be added...

In this episode of Do Sumthin!, Jodi Lee shares a simple and delicious recipe for homemade potato chips. She provides a list of needed ingredients, including 2-3 medium-sized potatoes, vegetable oil, salt, and seasonings of choice, and offers step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the chips. Jodi points out the significance of soaking the potato slices to remove excess starch and the importan...

In this episode of Do Sumthin!, Jodi Lee guides listeners through the creative and eco-friendly process of making homemade paper using recycled materials. She offers a step-by-step tutorial beginning with the collection of materials such as old newspapers, a blender, and a piece of fine mesh fabric. She then instructs on preparing the paper, followed by soaking, blending, and forming it into paper...