Risky or Not?

Risky or Not is a short podcast from Professor Ben Chapman from North Carolina State University, and Dr. Don Schaffner from Rutgers University. Dr. Don and Professor Chapman promise to do their best not to waffle, dither, dissemble or equivocate, and to give straight up answers about whether something is risky or not.

853. Using a Swiss Army Knife Toothpick 11/21/2025

853. Using a Swiss Army Knife Toothpick Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a swiss army knife toothpick. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/39112840

852. Prosciutto Di Parma at Room Temperature for Months 11/19/2025

852. Prosciutto Di Parma at Room Temperature for Months Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating hand sliced Prosciutto ham stored at room temperature for months. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/39112765

851. Eric's Fizzy Grapefuit Juice 11/17/2025

851. Eric's Fizzy Grapefuit Juice Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming in date but fizzy grapefruit juice from a mechanically stressed container. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/39112710

850. Dishwasher Lasagna 11/14/2025

850. Dishwasher Lasagna Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating dishwasher lasagna (aka lasagna alla lavastoviglie) Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38831495

849. Eating a Hollywood Chewing-Gum Cardboard Box 11/12/2025

849. Eating a Hollywood Chewing-Gum Cardboard Box Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of Eating a Cardboard Box of Hollywood Chewing-Gum, Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38830130

848. Cooking Stuffing Inside the Turkey 11/10/2025

848. Cooking Stuffing Inside the Turkey Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cooking stuffing inside the turkey. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38830075

847. Using a "Found" Pocket Mouth Guard 11/07/2025

847. Using a "Found" Pocket Mouth Guard Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a mouthguard from the coaches mouthguard pocket. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38829995

846. Spraying Mouthguard With Ethanol and Propanol 11/05/2025

846. Spraying Mouthguard With Ethanol and Propanol Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from spraying mouthguard with ethanol and propanol. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38829910

845. Family Dinner Into Which a Cat Dropped a Mouse 11/03/2025

845. Family Dinner Into Which a Cat Dropped a Mouse Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating dinner into which a cat dropped a mouse. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38829875

844. Eating Candy Given to You by a Streaker 10/31/2025

844. Eating Candy Given to You by a Streaker Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating candy given to you by a streaker. Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38598185

843. Properly Cooked Isopod Fish Tongue Parasite 10/29/2025

843. Properly Cooked Isopod Fish Tongue Parasite Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a properly cooked isopod fish tongue parasite. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38598160

842. Freezing Parboiled Potatoes in Large Masses 10/27/2025

842. Freezing Parboiled Potatoes in Large Masses Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks associated with freezing parboiled potatoes in bulk so they cool slowly. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38598135

841. Watered Down Hand Soap 10/24/2025

841. Watered Down Hand Soap Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using watered down hand soap. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38598100

840. DIY French Burger Kit 10/22/2025

840. DIY French Burger Kit Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating food from a DIY french burger kit. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38598075

839. 24 Hour Old Pumpkin Spice Latte 10/20/2025

839. 24 Hour Old Pumpkin Spice Latte Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking a 24 hour old Pumpkin Spice Latte. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38598040

838. Opened Refrigerated Organic Lemonade After 4 Weeks 10/17/2025

838. Opened Refrigerated Organic Lemonade After 4 Weeks Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming opened organic lemonade refrigerated for 4 weeks. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38426315

837. Eating Powdered Teflon 10/15/2025

837. Eating Powdered Teflon Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from deliberately eating powdered teflon. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38426055

836. Canned Pet Food 10/13/2025

836. Canned Pet Food Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating canned pet food. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38425985

835. "Cooking" a Wrapped Egg in a Compost Pile 10/10/2025

835. "Cooking" a Wrapped Egg in a Compost Pile Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking a wrapped egg in a compost pile. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38425905

834. Washing Drinking Glasses With Only Hot Water and Friction 10/08/2025

834. Washing Drinking Glasses With Only Hot Water and Friction Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing drinking glasses with only hot water and friction. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38425840

833. British Dishwashing Method 10/06/2025

833. British Dishwashing Method Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using the British dishwashing method. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38425775

832. Biting the Head Off a Bat or Dove 10/03/2025

832. Biting the Head Off a Bat or Dove Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from biting the head off a bat or a dove. Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38314140

831. Drinking Coffee Made With Water From a Reservoir With a Bit of Algae 10/01/2025

831. Drinking Coffee Made With Water From a Reservoir With a Bit of Algae Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking coffee made from a coffee maker that has algae growing in the transparent water reservoir. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38314105

830. Eating Skate Ice 09/29/2025

830. Eating Skate Ice Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating ice off of your hockey skates. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38314070

829. Betty Crocker Frosting Stored Out of Refrigeration 09/26/2025

829. Betty Crocker Frosting Stored Out of Refrigeration Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing frosting that says “Cover and refrigerate leftover frosting up to 30 days” at room temperature after opening. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38314025

828. Vintage US Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) 09/24/2025

828. Vintage US Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming “vintage” (i.e., old) MREs from around the world, but focusing in those from the US. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38313990

827. Bloated Meat Packages 09/22/2025

827. Bloated Meat Packages Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of meat from puffy or bloated packages. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38306090

826. Ballpark Cheeseburger With Self-Serve Sticky Cheese 09/19/2025

826. Ballpark Cheeseburger With Self-Serve Sticky Cheese Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Ballpark cheeseburger made with with self-serve sticky cheese handled by others. Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38146330

825. Air Cooled Hard Boiled Eggs After a Week at Room Temperature 09/17/2025

825. Air Cooled Hard Boiled Eggs After a Week at Room Temperature Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating air cooled hard boiled eggs after a week at room temperature. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38146305

824. Drinking Horatio Nelson's Embalming Fluid Made With Brandy 09/15/2025

824. Drinking Horatio Nelson's Embalming Fluid Made With Brandy Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking drinking Horatio Nelson’ embalming fluid made with brandy, with camphor and myrrh. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ /episode/index/show/riskyornot/id/38146245

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