The Science Pit

In this episode, we play a completely hypothetical and extremely bad game: ranking lab reagents by how tasty they look. No, we don’t eat anything. Yes, we do question our life choices. From suspiciously colorful solutions to reagents that look way too drinkable for their own good, we debate vibes, aesthetics, and why lab safety training exists. A reminder that science is fun and that you should never trust your eyes in a lab.

We are back from holiday break! And in this episode, we dive into the Ig Nobel Prizes: the awards that celebrate research that first makes you laugh, and then makes you think. From bizarre experiments to surprisingly insightful studies, we play a game where we guess the Ig Nobel prize winners and discuss why “weird science” still matters. Proof that curiosity doesn’t always look serious and that science can be funny and brilliant.

It’s our Christmas special! 🎄 In this episode, we ask the most important holiday question of all: What would actually be the best Christmas gift a PI could give their lab members? From realistic wishes (time off, funding, equipment) to completely unhinged dream gifts, we break down what scientists really want under the lab tree. Grab a mug of something warm and join us for festive lab chaos! We will be off during the holidays, and will return after New Years. Happy Holidays everyone!

In this episode we time-travel through history to see what being a scientist actually would’ve been like. Ancient Greece? The Enlightenment? 19th–20th century? Spoiler: we wouldn’t survive any of it.

This week we play a chaotic round of True or False: Lab Mishaps Edition. Farting in cell culture? Christmas party of the lab going a little too wild? We share some wild stories (some real, some totally made up) and try to guess which was which. Spoiler: we were terrible at it.

Ever wondered what scientists really think about their PIs, supervisors, or managers? In this episode, we play a chaotic little game: ranking the most annoying habits bosses have in the lab. From random last-minute demands to disappearing for weeks, to the classic “Did you read that paper I sent you?”. We sort it all into a ranked list of scientific suffering. ➡️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @thesciencepit

This week, we dive into Breaking Bad, Westworld, Black Mirror and ask the big questions: Could we be the next Walter White in our labs? Would humans be that bad to A.I. (hello ChatGPT)? And is that Black Mirror episode plausible? Join us as we fact-check Hollywood, argue about chemistry accuracy, and spiral into way-too-nerdy tangents. TV science… we’re coming for you.

Spoiler: it turns out even the most rational people believe in something when the PCR stops working. Does science have a mystical side? From lucky tube racks or cursed days for Western Blotting: in this episode, we dive into the most hilarious lab superstitions and rituals that scientists actually believe in. Check out the subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/labrats/

In this first dive into The Science Pit, we explore the most embarrassing lab fails shared by scientists on Reddit. From liquid nitrogen, to fecal matter, and underwear. Maybe the life in research doesn’t always go as planned... but it’s always entertaining. Check out the subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/labrats/

Welcome to The Science Pit, a science-humor podcast where three scientists dive into hilarious, messy, and surprisingly human lab stories, exploring the real life behind research. From lab fails to brilliant discoveries, we mix stories, games, and a little chaos to reveal what science really feels like behind the bench. 🎧Hit follow and join us every week!