Lexx Education

Hello and welcome to Lexx Education - it's the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx tries to learn science from her non-comedian brother Ron.

Where to start this week...

There’s a really REALLY long bit at the beginning where we just reminisce about early video games. Ski Free, Rodents Revenge, Digging Jim and all sorts of fun get discussed and there’s a lot of sighing.

Then they argue about carbohydrates and whether Laura is eating healthily or not. You know the score.

Then they have some reflections on Laura’s career and her upcoming appearance on the News Quiz.

When they FINALLY get on to the science it’s reducing and non-reducing sugars. It’s not an easy grasp and it’s quite frankly, a little dry, but Laura does her best to make sure Ron knows this.

We’re talking monosaccharides and disaccharides and polysaccharides… all the really juicy stuff. By the time they really get into it you’ll wish they were still randomly googling old video games.

Benedict’s Reagent comes up big style - a lovely nice blast from the exam based past.

By the time the quiz comes around you’d think we’d have learned our lesson and be completely focused on point on the one thing we’d studied. But no, it’s back to video games… specifically Plate Up - the newest obsession of the science siblings.

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💬 Show Notes

Welcome back to another episode of Lexx Education, the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lexx attempts to learn science from her brother Ron, who is far more knowledgeable but equally bemused by her antics.

This week, they kick things off with a light-hearted chat about haircuts and Laura's recent tour around Scotland, filled with hilarious anecdotes and the inevitable chaos of parenthood. Ron shares his thoughts on the tour, and they both reminisce about the joys of hotel breakfasts and the struggles of finding decent food while on the road.

As they dive into the science, the siblings tackle the topic of carbohydrates, exploring the differences between reducing and non-reducing sugars. Expect plenty of banter as they try to make sense of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, all while grappling with their own dietary choices (or lack thereof).

They also discuss the infamous Benedict's test, which tests for reducing sugars, and how to modify it for non-reducing sugars. With plenty of laughs along the way, you'll find yourself questioning what you thought you knew about sugar while enjoying their delightful sibling dynamic.

Finally, stick around for the quiz, where Ron tests Laura's knowledge on everything they covered, leading to some amusing misunderstandings and a classic sibling showdown.

00:00 - Ron has had his hair cut and looks like a fresh young boy

03:53 - Radiators are meant to be by the window with long curtains by them

05:19 - There were three Scottish comedians on this tour and they were fantastic company

10:07 - All biology practicals in biology are very dry, Ron says

14:00 - Ron: Free games on computers are rare these days

18:07 - Laura: We were doing monomers and polymers and polysaccharines

18:44 - Laura says after a workout, she gets hungry for protein

21:52 - Boris Johnson says he's not very good at panel shows

25:17 - What I would do is just get a protein shake and just drink that after workout

29:33 - Meat, poultry and dairy products do not contain dietary fibre

33:14 - Reducing refers to the concept of reduction in chemical reactions

37:09 - Simple polysaccharides fall under the non reducing sugars category

39:32 - The Benedict's test is what's known as semi quantitative

43:56 - What do you think about new plans for the Western Harbour in Bristol

48:42 - We have a test for reducing sugars, a concept we've only learned about

53:45 - The six year A level train is go. I've tried to do some swift revision

56:27 - Laura, what does reducing refer to? Oxidisation

01:01:17 - Ron: Congratulations on your GCSE results, lawyer. 50 bloody percent

01:02:48 - Jim: I have no memory of discussing Pyjama Sam on this show

01:05:15 - I am officially going to be at the Edinburgh Fringe this year

01:06:41 - Ron asks if anybody remembers the Simpsons platform game that you wanted remembered

01:07:28 - I'm researching the use of the bare brick wall in Stand up comedy

01:09:46 - We don't have any new patrons this week

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