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Dope Labs

Dope Labs is a new podcast from Spotify Studios hosted by best friends (and two of the dopest scientists you will ever meet), Titi and Zakiya. In each episode, they serve up scientific principles with a healthy dose of tea. From cuffing season to Cardi B, they’ll take what’s trending and put it under the microscope with the help of some very smart (and cool) scientific friends. At Dope Labs, we believe “science is for errybody” and our mission is to bring out the inner scientist in YOU.

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Semester 4 is WEEKLY Starting November 11! from 2021-10-25T13:30:57

Hello, friend. It’s been a minute. We’ve missed you. But we have some exciting news! Dope Labs is back November 11th, with new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Spotify so you don’t miss a beat...

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Lab 036: Shoot Your Shot - A COVID Update from 2020-12-03T08:00

In the final Lab of Semester 3, Titi and Zakiya give a highly requested coronavirus update. They’ll highlight the advances in science and the public health plans with guests Dr. Rupali Limaye and M...

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Lab 035: You Know the Vibes from 2020-11-12T08:00

With 2020 coming to a close, there is a LOT to celebrate. In this Lab, Titi and Zakiya dissect the sociology of celebration, talking about why we celebrate, and how to celebrate this year even thou...

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Lab 034: Presently Futuristic from 2020-10-29T07:00

Like everyone else on the planet, Titi and Zakiya have been obsessing over Lovecraft Country. It’s the latest in what could be called a renaissance in Afrofuturism and Black horror, along with Watc...

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Lab 033: Supermarket Sweep from 2020-10-15T07:00

Remember in the beginning of the pandemic when grocery stores ran out of a lot of pantry staples? We also saw a lot of food waste during that time, for example, farmers dumping a lot of produce tha...

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Lab 032: Life Avalanche from 2020-10-01T07:00

All the stress we are feeling in 2020 is leading to what feels like worldwide burnout. In Lab 032, Titi and Zakiya talk about what causes burnout, most common burnout behaviors, and how you can rec...

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Lab 031: Persuadables from 2020-09-17T07:00

Are you seeing political ads everywhere? We are! This week we talk to guest experts Dr. Chryl Laird and Jenna Golden about the advertising machine behind the 2020 elections. Listen to learn about a...

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Lab 030: Signed, Sealed, Delivered from 2020-09-03T07:00

It’s time to support the USPS, whether it’s buying stamps, or writing more handwritten letters. In this Lab, Titi and Zakiya unpack the benefits of writing by hand, how reading handwriting is diffe...

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Lab 029: The Roof is on Fire! from 2020-08-20T07:00

In Lab 029, we’re talking about how COVID-19 has magnified the housing shortage into a housing crisis with our guest, Michael Neal from the Urban Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

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Lab 028: There’s Something in the Water from 2020-08-06T07:00

The ocean covers 70% of the earth's surface, but we know so little about it and how it affects our lives. In this Lab, Titi and Zakiya bring the ocean to your front door, exploring how the ocean is...

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Lab 027: Here Comes the Boom from 2020-07-23T07:00

To add to the list of reasons why 2020 is trash: fireworks have been keeping us up all night. We may not be able to stop the fireworks from happening, but at least we can understand more about how ...

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Lab 026: What About Your Friends? from 2020-07-09T07:00

Friendships are especially hard when we're all socially distanced. So join Zakiya and Titi as they explore the psychology behind being a good friend. This lab features a special appearance from the...

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Lab 025: Skin Deep from 2020-06-25T07:00

Titi and Zakiya kick off Semester 3 by holding up a mirror to the scientific community, unpacking the history of science and racism. Guest: Angela Saini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

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Semester 3 Starts June 25th! from 2020-06-19T17:35

Who needs some good news? Dope Labs is coming back for Semester 3 on Thursday, June 25th! 2020 has been a YEAR and there is a lot to unpack. If you have an idea for an upcoming Lab, call us at 202-...

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Lab 024: BHM: STEM Edition from 2020-02-20T08:00

It's the one year anniversary of Dope Labs AND it's Black History Month. To celebrate, Titi and Zakiya are turning the microphone on YOU, our amazing Dope Labs listeners, who are doing some incredi...

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Lab 023: Don’t Pass the Corona from 2020-02-06T08:00

The Coronavirus is in the front of everyone’s minds and misinformation is being spread faster than the virus itself! In this lab Titi and Zakiya breakdown what the coronavirus is, where it came fro...

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Lab 022: This is NOT a Drill from 2020-01-23T08:00

The fires in Australia are raging and a lot is being lost. In this lab, Titi and Zakiya discuss how the fires started, why they are different from ones in the past, and how climate change has playe...

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Lab 021: New Bank Account, Who Dis? from 2020-01-09T08:00

It’s a new year and there are plenty of broken resolutions to go around. One common resolution is getting your finances in order. In this lab, Titi and Zakiya discuss some of the latest “fintech” a...

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Lab 020: Our 2019 Mixtape from 2019-12-19T08:00

It’s the end of the year, so Dope Labs is giving you a special treat for Lab 020: a mixtape to celebrate all of Titi and Zakiya’s top pop culture moments of 2019! From Megan Thee Stallion’s knees t...

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Lab 019: What's Beef? from 2019-12-05T08:00

Plant-based meat substitutes have come a long way since frozen veggie patties with big chunks of carrots and sharpie grill marks. Now, companies like Impossible Foods are making plant-based burgers...

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Lab 018: Truth Pie from 2019-11-21T08:00

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Titi and Zakiya discuss the huge impact of European colonialism in North America, not only from the severe depopulation of Indigenous peoples, but also th...

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Lab 017: Fall Back from 2019-11-07T08:00

Daylight Saving time has just ended and we are NOT happy! In this lab Titi and Zakiya take a closer look at this yearly practice to find out whose bright idea this was, what time is, and if anythin...

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Lab 016: Haunt Me from 2019-10-24T12:00

It’s officially Titi and Zakiya’s favorite time of year! SPOOKY SEASON! So they called on the hosts of the Travel Channel’s Ghost Brothers: Haunted Houseguests to walk them through the tech they us...

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Lab 015: Big Poll Energy from 2019-10-10T07:00

The primary election is in full swing, and our feeds are full of political polls that are surveying everything from who’s on top, to each candidates favorite comfort food. In this episode, Titi&Zak...

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Lab 014: Art of Con from 2019-09-26T07:00

Whether it’s robocalls, catfishing, Tekashi 6ix9ine, or Aunt Becky - it seems like everyone is out here scamming!! But why do WE keep falling for them? We turned to Dr. Lasana Harris to help us und...

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Lab 013: Predator from 2019-09-12T07:00

Our city boy/hot girl summers are coming to a close, and while we will miss summer, there’s one thing we won’t miss - mosquitoes. We all were bitten by mosquitoes…A LOT. But mosquitoes don’t just m...

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We're Back! from 2019-09-05T07:00

Dope Labs is back for Semester 2 on September 12, with a whole new batch of episodes dropping every other Thursday. And we want to hear from you! Call us at 202-567-7028 and tell us what you think ...

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Lab 012: The Cookout from 2019-07-18T07:00

It’s the Semester Finale! And Titi&Zakiya would like to invite you to their virtual cookout. In this Lab, they dive into the science of taste, flavor, and neurogastronomy and serve it up right alon...

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Lab 011: I Look Like Bae from 2019-07-04T07:00

From the BET awards to the NBA awards folks are coming out looking GOODT from head to toe! Getting dressed up is easy, but Titi and Zakiya want to know how everyone's faces look so flawless. So, in...

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Lab 010: It Was All a Dream from 2019-06-20T07:00

Titi and Zakiya take a trip down memory lane but... it seems like their recollections are VERY different! In this episode they dive into the psychology and sociology or memory and try to understand...

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Lab 009: How NOT to Get Away with Murder from 2019-06-06T07:00

If you are into true crime this lab is for you! For decades, the “Golden State Killer” case had zero leads. Then, in 2018, investigators found a suspect using an online genealogy database. In today...

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Lab 008: Fair Play from 2019-05-23T07:00

Caster Semenya lost her case against the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). Titi&Zakiya take a deep dive into the world of hormones, specifically testosterone. What makes it ...

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Lab 007: Show Me the Money from 2019-05-09T07:00

Prompted by Elizabeth Warren's bold proposal, the 3,582 Democratic Primary candidates are starting to get serious about addressing the student loan crisis. T&Z use economics and policy (yes, it's s...

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Lab 006: Starchella from 2019-04-25T07:00

Beyonce just dropped Homecoming, basically forcing us all to bow down to the EPITOME of a star. But Titi and Zakiya want to know, what do the stars in our galaxy have in common with the biggest sta...

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Lab 005: Wakanda Forever from 2019-04-11T07:00

We want vibranium and we want it now! Titi and Zakiya explore the depths of vibranium's capabilities and try to find things in the world that come close. Guest: Dr. James Kakalios. Show Notes: htt...

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Lab 004: Protect Ya Neck from 2019-03-28T07:00

After being eradicated in the US in 2000, measles is back with a vengeance. There are already over 250 confirmed cases in 2019. What's next, the Black Plague is back?! In this week's lab, Titi and ...

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Lab 003: Lie to Me from 2019-03-14T07:00

The internet has become a petri dish for lies and we are SHOOK. So we decided to unpack all kinds of scientific theories around why we lie, and what we can do to stop it. Guest: Iyamide House of Sa...

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Lab 002: Edges Snatched from 2019-02-28T08:00

It’s not just women wearing weaves and wigs! Thanks to Safaree and Tyga, men are no longer keeping their hair restoration procedures a secret. Titi and Zakiya use psychology, biology and genetic...

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Welcome to the Lab! from 2019-02-13T02:18:38

Dope Labs premieres on February 14th, with new episodes dropping every other Thursday. Follow us on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

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Welcome to the Lab! from 2019-02-13T02:18:38

Dope Labs premieres on February 14th, with new episodes dropping every other Thursday. Follow us on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

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Welcome to the Lab! from 2019-02-13T02:18

Dope Labs premieres on February 14th, with new episodes dropping every other Thursday. Follow us on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

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