PodParley PodParley
PodParley
Help! What is caffeine doing to me? episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 26, 2022 · 44 MIN

Help! What is caffeine doing to me?

from Adventures In Coffee · host Jools Walker, Scott Bentley, James Harper

It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it.Then it hits you — you haven’t had your daily caffeine fix!So what is it about this mysterious substance that can derail your whole day if you don’t have it? In a bid to find out, James conducts a cruel experiment with Scott and Jools, depriving them of coffee for 24 hours.Producer man James bothers clever people to get to the bottom of what caffeine is and what it does to our bodies and brains! Danielle Gulick from the Morsani College of Medicine explains how your morning cup can change your thinking. Lindsy Kass from the University of Hertfordshire tells us how some people can get away with a double espresso right before bed. Professor Jonathan Morris reveals how it’s not just humans who get a buzz from caffeine.Ultimately we seek to find out: Do we really need to worry that an extra cup of coffee could be the end of us?Join our Patreon to support the show and win a free premium hand grinder! https://bit.ly/3vrispx Check out our wonderful caffeine experts online, including Lindsy Kass’ on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3Ou0k7y), Danielle Gulick (https://bit.ly/3K3Xpzh) and Jonathan Morris on Instagram (https://bit.ly/37eMS3F). Listen to the A History of Coffee podcast (https://bit.ly/2NArChO) and read Jonathan’s book, Coffee: A Global History (https://amzn.to/3dihAfU).Follow Sibling Cafe in Cardiff (https://bit.ly/3L4YDLQ) on Instagram and taste Perky Blender’s decaf produced by Angele Ciza in Burundi (https://bit.ly/3rGPlOr)Learn more about the Siemens EQ700 fully automatic espresso machine: https://bit.ly/3Ia8yy5Find your perfect roast with the Ikawa Home: https://bit.ly/3IdYVPc Tell your local barista about Adventures in Coffee!Our Instagram handles:James Harper / Filter Stories: https://bit.ly/2Mlkk0OJools Walker / Lady Velo: http://bit.ly/39VRGewScott Bentley / Caffeine Magazine: https://bit.ly/3oijQ91

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 26, 2022

What this episode covers

It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it.Then it hits you — you haven’t had your daily caffeine fix!So what is it about this mysterious substance that can derail your whole day if you don’t have it? In a bid to find out, James conducts a cruel experiment with Scott and Jools, depriving them of coffee for 24 hours.Producer man James bothers clever people to get to the bottom of what caffeine is and what it does to our bodies and brains! Danielle Gulick from the Morsani College of Medicine explains how your morning cup can change your thinking. Lindsy Kass from the University of Hertfordshire tells us how some people can get away with a double espresso right before bed. Professor Jonathan Morris reveals how it’s not just humans who get a buzz from caffeine.Ultimately we seek to find out: Do we really need to worry that an extra cup of coffee could be the end of us?Join our Patreon to support the show and win a free premium hand grinder! https://bit.ly/3vrispx Check out our wonderful caffeine experts online, including Lindsy Kass’ on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3Ou0k7y), Danielle Gulick (https://bit.ly/3K3Xpzh) and Jonathan Morris on Instagram (https://bit.ly/37eMS3F). Listen to the A History of Coffee podcast (https://bit.ly/2NArChO) and read Jonathan’s book, Coffee: A Global History (https://amzn.to/3dihAfU).Follow Sibling Cafe in Cardiff (https://bit.ly/3L4YDLQ) on Instagram and taste Perky Blender’s decaf produced by Angele Ciza in Burundi (https://bit.ly/3rGPlOr)Learn more about the Siemens EQ700 fully automatic espresso machine: https://bit.ly/3Ia8yy5Find your perfect roast with the Ikawa Home: https://bit.ly/3IdYVPc Tell your local barista about Adventures in Coffee!Our Instagram handles:James Harper / Filter Stories: https://bit.ly/2Mlkk0OJools Walker / Lady Velo: http://bit.ly/39VRGewScott Bentley / Caffeine Magazine: https://bit.ly/3oijQ91

PodParley-generated summary based on available episode metadata and transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

Help! What is caffeine doing to me?

0:00 44:25

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Food Saved My Life

Mar 19, 2026 ·34m

Eat More Vegetables: The 4 Foods That Beat Ozempic (Naturally)

Feb 18, 2026 ·11m

How to End Heart Disease with Dr. Fuhrman

Feb 11, 2026 ·45m

Revolutionizing Breast Health: QT Imaging, Overdiagnosis, and What to Do Instead

Jan 27, 2026 ·35m

The Dark Side of the Supplement Industry

Nov 12, 2025 ·35m

Electrolytes, Energy, and the Deadly Salt Fix

Oct 17, 2025 ·40m

Similar Podcasts

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? XXX Tech by SOVRYN Dr. Brian Sovryn The crossroads between technology, sensuality, and metaphysics - and the longest running anarchist podcast in the world! Brought to you by Dr. Brian Sovryn.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Adventures In Coffee?

This episode is 44 minutes long.

When was this Adventures In Coffee episode published?

This episode was published on April 26, 2022.

What is this episode about?

It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it.Then it hits you —...

Can I download this Adventures In Coffee episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!