
Hanging with My Chromies is a podcast focused on the many surprising applications of chromatography and the stories surrounding them — from beer to true crime and everything in between. Listen in and geek out with the chromies: Katie, Chelsea, Lindsey, Candice, and Philip.

Chromies, a Year in Review
It’s been a fun year with lots of learning and even more laughs. This special episode allows you to listen to our favorite lessons learned as well as some of the goofs that did not make the cut. Have a listen and a laugh with us!
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Duration: 19:44 | File size: 22.8 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
Episode 12: Can You Pick What’s Organic?
The organic food market in the U.S. is over $45 billion and continues to grow as more people are concerned about how their produce is produced! Listen in and learn what’s organic, how it is regulated, and why the price tag is so high.

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Duration: 23:09 | File size: 26.7 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 23:09 | File size: 26.7 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Episode 11: Pardon Me, I’m Going to Go Powder My Nose!
By 2020, the cosmetic industry is predicted to be a $650B business. That’s a lot of lotions, creams, perfumes, and make-up. Listen in as the Chromies discuss the history of cosmetics and how chromatography is helping to keep the industry clean and safe.
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Duration: 25:48 | File size: 23.7 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 25:48 | File size: 23.7 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Episode 10: Let’s Talk about Ebola
You’ve undoubtedly heard about one of the most infamous diseases in the world. Listen in to the Chromies, and find out about the game changing development in fighting the Ebola epidemic!
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Duration: 22:27 | File size: 28.5 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 22:27 | File size: 28.5 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Episode 9: Is There a Future for Biofuels?
Listen in as the Chromies discuss the advancements in biofuels as an alternative to our dependence on fossil fuels. Is the solution growing in the ground beneath our feet, blooming in our waters, or falling from zebras?
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Duration: 29:31 | File size: 33.8 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 29:31 | File size: 33.8 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
Aminex is a trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in certain jurisdictions.

Episode 8: 42 — Space Case
Does life exist somewhere besides on Earth? As technology advances and we use tools like chromatography, we expect to see a clearer picture of how humans came to be on Earth and whether extraterrestrial life may exist somewhere else in the universe.
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Duration: 25:15 | File size: 29.0 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 25:15 | File size: 29.0 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Episode 7: Pass the Curds, Please!
Americans are craving more cheese than ever before. Cheese consumption has grown from 14 lbs in 1975 to a whopping 37 lbs in 2017, per capita. This increase in consumption requires measurement of specific molecules during production to determine when a cheese meets desired qualities. In this episode, the Chromies discuss cheese making and how chromatography is used in the process.
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Duration: 27:58 | File size: 32.1 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 27:58 | File size: 32.1 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Episode 6: Immunity in the Making
Due to their success, vaccines have changed the world in ways that we no longer see today. Listen and learn how chromatography has made this success possible by helping to produce safe and effective vaccines.
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Duration: 38:34 | File size: 46.4 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox Listen to the full interview
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Episode 5: Square Bob Sponge Pants
Ever wondered what chromatography, a marine invertebrate called Square Bob, Oklahoma’s finest roadkill, and gnawing tree bark all have in common? Listen to the latest intellectually stimulating* and highly entertaining* musings of The Chromies to find out how Mother Nature has got your back.
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Duration: 37:59 | File size: 43.6 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox Listen to the full interview
* Neither statement has been validated and are purely speculative.
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Episode 4: Crazy Cat Chromies
Most people have heard of the “crazy cat lady” trope, but did you know that a parasite might be to blame? Listen in as the Chromies discuss their love of cats, toxoplasmosis, and how both chromatography and this parasite might be used in future cancer treatments.
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Duration: 26:51 | File size: 31.1 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 26:51 | File size: 31.1 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Episode 3: Mrs. Grundy’s Killer
True Crime podcasts have grown in popularity over the past few years. The recent capture of the Golden State Killer has caught national attention, raising awareness of criminal evidence analysis. In this episode, the Chromies focus on how chromatography is used in criminal investigations and how it helped crack the case of Mrs. Grundy’s killer.
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Duration: 26:12 | File size: 30.4 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
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Duration: 26:12 | File size: 30.4 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Episode 2: Insulin Is Really Cool and No One Knows It
Insulin was the first biologic and still remains relevant to this day. Listen to the Chromies explore its discovery, fun facts, and how it’s factored into the evolution of medical science.Listen Here

Duration: 27:46 | File size: 63.9 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
Episode 1: Barley, Yeast, and Hops…Oh My!
Brewing continues to grow in popularity. But, how well do you know how beer is made and tested? In this episode, Katie interviews brew chemist Sean and the Chromies dive deep into all things beer science.Listen Here

Duration: 31:05 | File size: 28.8 MB | Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox Listen to the full interview