Episodes

  • The Dr. Joe Show: Turkish ice cream

    The Dr. Joe Show: Turkish ice cream
    Feb 1 2026
    38 mins
  • The Dr. Joe Show: Cryonics and Cryotherapy

    The Dr. Joe Show: Cryonics and Cryotherapy
    Jan 25 2026

    Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years.

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    40 mins
  • The Dr. Joe Show: Nylon and the tragedy of Wallace Carothers

    The Dr. Joe Show: Nylon and the tragedy of Wallace Carothers
    Jan 18 2026

    Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years.
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    39 mins
  • The Dr. Joe Show: The new American food guidelines

    The Dr. Joe Show: The new American food guidelines
    Jan 11 2026
    39 mins
  • The Dr. Joe Show: all about tea!

    The Dr. Joe Show: all about tea!
    Jan 4 2026

    Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years.
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    43 mins
  • The Dr. Joe Show: Champagne

    The Dr. Joe Show: Champagne
    Dec 28 2025

    Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years.
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    36 mins
  • The Dr. Joe Show: Professor Aldini's attempts to bring the dead back to life

    The Dr. Joe Show: Professor Aldini's attempts to bring the dead back to life
    Dec 21 2025
    36 mins
  • Just Wondering: How do we get olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil?

    Just Wondering: How do we get olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil?
    Dec 15 2025

    Dr. Joe Schwarcz is the Director of McGill’s Office for Science and Society, where he specializes in demystifying chemistry, food, health, and the science behind everyday life. He is also the host of The Dr. Joe Show on CJAD 800. He spoke to Andrew Carter about the process behind various cooking oils.
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    8 mins