Dope Labs
Episodes
Lab 033: Supermarket Sweep
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, fo...
Lab 032: Life Avalanche
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, mos...
Lab 031: Persuadables
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 beh...
Lab 030: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Lab 029: The Roof is on Fire!
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 In...
Lab 028: There’s Something in the Water
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lab 027: Here Comes the Boom
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Lab 026: What About Your Friends?
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Lab 025: Skin Deep
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sai...
Semester 3 Starts June 25th!
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Lab 024: BHM: STEM Edition
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lab 023: Don’t Pass the Corona
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 bre...
Lab 022: This is NOT a Drill
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 one...
Lab 021: New Bank Account, Who Dis?
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lab 020: Our 2019 Mixtape
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lab 019: What's Beef?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lab 018: Truth Pie
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Titi and Zakiya discuss the huge impact of European colonialism in North America, not only from the severe ...
Lab 017: Fall Back
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bri...
Lab 016: Haunt Me
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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: Haun...
Lab 015: Big Poll Energy
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lab 014: Art of Con
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Lab 013: Predator
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bitt...
We're Back!
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lab 011: I Look Like Bae
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 kno...
Lab 010: It Was All a Dream
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 psycholog...
Lab 009: How NOT to Get Away with Murder
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Lab 008: Fair Play
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caster Semenya lost her case against the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). Titi & Zakiya take a deep dive into the world o...
Lab 007: Show Me the Money
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prompted by Elizabeth Warren's bold proposal, the 3,582 Democratic Primary candidates are starting to get serious about addressing the student loan cr...
Lab 006: Starchella
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lab 005: Wakanda Forever
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 clo...
Lab 004: Protect Ya Neck
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lab 003: Lie to Me
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Lab 002: Edges Snatched
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
<p> It’s not just women wearing weaves and wigs! Thanks to Safaree and Tyga, men are no longer keeping their hair restoration procedures a sec...
Welcome to the Lab!
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dope Labs premieres on February 14th, with new episodes dropping every other Thursday. Follow us on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix. Lea...