Chemistry For Your Life
Chemistry For Your Life, published by Bleav, explains the chemistry behind everyday questions such as why onions make you cry and how soap cleans. Melissa, a chemist, explains each topic to Jam, a non-chemist, in accessible language. The show has 423 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a sponsorship rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
A 400-plus episode science show with a loyal, highly rated education audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 304 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, with 260 five-star reviews.
- Weekly episodes and a back catalogue of 423 episodes give sponsor messages long shelf life.
- Explainers on everyday topics such as hairspray, air conditioning and microwaves suit household product brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted explainer, interview, listener Q and A
- Tone
- curious, accessible
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover science topics such as hair damage and red light therapy with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/chemistry-for-your-life/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1472282344 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/2JRIx8GI |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is personification helpful or harmful in science? | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 5 min |
| Is science always right? | 2026-10-08 | 35 min |
| Can leftovers be healthier than freshly cooked food? | 2026-10-01 | 45 min |
| Ask a Chemist: What is "natural gas?" (and other questions) | 2026-09-24 | 26 min |
| Is red light therapy real or a scam? | 2026-09-17 | 48 min |
| What the heck is going on inside microwaves? | 2026-09-10 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life! In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry…
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About Chemistry For Your Life
Chemistry For Your Life is a science podcast published by Bleav, hosted by Melissa, a chemist, and Jam, who describes himself as not a chemist. Each episode explains the chemistry behind everyday questions, from why onions make you cry to how soap cleans, in accessible language. The show's website and feed describe it as a conversational explainer format.
The show has 423 episodes released roughly weekly on Simplecast, with a median episode length of about 35 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 304 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, and the show has been listed since July 2019. Audience figures here are estimates derived from ratings and show age rather than published download data, and listener demographics are likewise estimated. No sponsors are visible in the feed.
Estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode suggest a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits consumer science, education and household product brands looking for an engaged, learning-minded audience. Source: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chemistry For Your Life can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Chemistry For Your Life
How much does Chemistry For Your Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the placement requested.
What is Chemistry For Your Life about?
The show explains the chemistry behind everyday phenomena, such as onions, soap and fall leaf colors. Melissa, a chemist, explains each topic to Jam in an accessible conversational format.
How do I contact Chemistry For Your Life about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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