The Episodic Table of Elements
A podcast about the fascinating true stories behind each element on the periodic table.
Recent Episodes
96
Nov. 3, 2026
96. Curium: The Nature Of Discovery
In this episode, we learn how science itself has dramatically changed -- and we coin a new word.
95
Sept. 27, 2025
95. Americium: Mundus Novus
Many episodes have incorporated geology, but this one is more about geography. (And amateur nuclear science.)
94
March 3, 2025
94. Plutonium: Weapons-Grade
Element 94 causes a bit of a crisis for our collections.
93
Aug. 22, 2024
93. Neptunium: Great Expectations
To the person who said, "the episodes are never too long," I'm terribly sorry.
Dec. 20, 2023
The Episodic Table Of Elements Holiday Special
♪ O chemistry, o chemistry, the study of all matter ♫
92
May 29, 2023
92. Uranium: Two Untold Tales (Live At Harvard)
America's worst radioactive accident isn't Three Mile Island, and the Nazi nuclear physicist wasn't assassinated by the famous baseball player.