Lauren and PJ Do Science

Everybody knows Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm...or at least they think they do. In this special Fourth of July solo episode, PJ dives into the fascinating (and often bizarre) scientific life of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers. Forget the sanitized history textbook version—this is the Benjamin Franklin who experimented with electricity, mapped the Gulf Strea...

Part 2 of our Jellyfish journey is here! Learn about some different kids of jellyfish, what they have in common with a certain species of frog, why they might remind you of an ex, and of course, PJ's song. Speaking of journeys, Lauren tells us about an adventure she'll be going on in a few weeks to study the big blue hole (spoiler, PJ was very wrong about what this was). If you have any qu...

On this week's episode, Lauren and PJ undertake a Spongebob approved activity and go jellyfishing! Resident jellyfish enthusiast Dr. Lauren talks about the cute little gelatinous blobs, what they are, how they move, why they just might be aliens and much more. We also discuss Lauren's seedy, degenerate past in Atlantic City, PJ's tragic dating history and why you shouldn't pee on p...

On this week's episode we're joined by Justin and Jay of The Library Punk Podcast ( https://www.librarypunk.gay/ ) where we learn all about why libraries are important, what their function is, how information is organized, and a whole lot more. PJ also drops a rap track about libraries that is so hot it melted steel beams. Jay-Z, Eminem, Snoop, Kendrick, Meek, be on notice because he's...

This week Lauren and PJ rage against the machine a little bit and get some things off their chests. The National Science Foundation board has been dismissed, years of cuts in research and arts have piled up and piled up and we're mad as hell and we're not gonna take it anymore! Tune in to find out why this is so bad and why PJ agrees with the president? (Oooo PJ learned clickbait!) #Scienc...

Its celebration time here on Lauren and PJ Do Science! The Orion capsule has safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean thus ending the Artemis II mission. PJ recaps the mission, some of the science done and looks towards the future and we even go into some interesting Lauren lore learning about her questionable taste in men and borderline obsession with Christopher Lee (rumor has it, his estate li...

The Artemis II crew has officially blasted off on humanity’s first trip around the Moon in over 50 years—and we’re following every thruster burn, orbit tweak, and cosmic bathroom repair right along with them. Lauren and PJ break down how the launch went, what the astronauts are up to in space, and why this mission is such a huge step toward putting people back on the lunar surface. We also talk ab...

We interrupt our regular programming for #Podcastathon 2026! Lauren and PJ are super excited to be participating in their first #Podcastathon this year. PJ is a massive Lego fan so what better than to pick a charity that combines Lego and STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Math)? We’ll be talking all about the BrickCon Foundation which is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by...

In this episode of Lauren and PJ Do Science , we explore NASA’s Artemis II mission —the first crewed Moon mission since Apollo . PJ explains how the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft will send astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, testing the technology needed for the future of lunar exploration and eventual missions to Mars . Along the way, Lauren and PJ dive into ro...

What do swamps have to do with Will O’ The Wisps — and why are they some of the most important ecosystems on Earth? In Part 2 of our Will O’ The Wisp series, Lauren and PJ shift from folklore to the fascinating science of swamps. We explore how swamps form, what makes them unique ecosystems, and why anaerobic decay plays a critical role in producing the gases historically linked to mysterious glow...

What is a Will O’ The Wisps — folklore, illusion, or explainable science? In this episode, Lauren and PJ explore the history, mythology, and scientific explanations behind the mysterious lights known as Will O’ The Wisps . We break down where the legends came from, why people across cultures reported seeing them, and how modern science explains the phenomenon through chemistry, environmental condi...

The glow-up continues. In Part 2 of our bioluminescence series, Lauren and PJ Do Science dive into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes downright adorable creatures that produce their own light . From the deep sea to the forest floor, we explore how and why animals glow, what bioluminescence is used for in the wild, and why evolution keeps reaching for light as a solution. This episode also feature...

Why do jellyfish glow? How do fireflies light up the night? And what exactly is happening at the molecular level when organisms make their own light? In this episode of Lauren and PJ Do Science , we kick off our glow-up era with Part 1 of a deep dive into bioluminescence — the chemistry, biology, and evolutionary “why” behind one of nature’s coolest party tricks. We talk about luciferins, lucifera...

In this episode Lauren talks about the American Geophysical Union conference held down in New Orleans. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a 501(c) nonprofit organization of Earth, atmospheric ocean, hydrologic, space, and planetary scientists and enthusiasts. For more information, visit ⁠https://www.agu.org/ Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe so you can be notified of new episode...

In this most righteous episode, Lauren and PJ get severely sidetracked, PJ shares his desire to be one of the X-Men, Star Wars is or is not a documentary... oh and they also talk more about mRNA and its applications (once they finally focus). Lauren tells us about a great piece by hbomber guy about vaccines and austim on YouTube https://youtu.be/8BIcAZxFfrc?si=U3eB_r2q5LmuGSMi (Spotify link below...

Its here! Its finally here! The long awaited first episode of Lauren and PJ Do Science! In this first series, we tackle something that has been something of a hot and controversial topic these last few years, mRNA. This episode is the first building block in explaining mRNA but to understand how mRNA works and its many functions and uses, we first need to learn how all those protein, amino acids,...

It would appear introductions are in order. After all, it would be most rude of us to continue without you knowing who we were. This episode you'll learn and little more about your hosts, Lauren and PJ, as well as Shower Guy as we embark on this bold new endeavor of podcasting. Let us know who you are and where you're from in the comments!

At last! Lauren and PJ have combined their scientific and musical forces into a podcast! New episodes will be coming soon! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/silent-revolt License code: TNUWKACAKLJ8ZSRH