The Poisoncast
Welcome to The Poisoncast, a podcast dedicated to explaining the deadly science behind toxins, venoms & chemicals. Travel deep inside the human body and learn just how these fascinating and dangerous molecules can kill you.
- Update frequency
- every 32 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2019
Poison Control Center - The Poisoncast #13
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Strychnine - The Poisoncast #12
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how strychnine causes death. Unknown to most people, this toxin has historically been used as both a poison and a therapeutic. Learn why.
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Death Cap Mushroom - The Poisoncast #10
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn what makes the Death Cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) arguably the deadliest of mushrooms. Travel inside the liver with us to see how the diabolical toxin ta…
Poison Oak - The Poisoncast #09
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how Urushiol, the active ingredient in poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac, injures you. It's unlike any toxin we've discussed thus far, and you'll love …
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - The Poisoncast #08
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Cortalus Artox, or the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. This snake is responsible for biting more people than any other in the United States. Get the l…
Mustard Gas - The Poisoncast #07
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Mustard Gas. Gaining notoriety for its use in WWI, mustard gas was so effective and terrifying that its use was banned in warfare in 1925. Not only does…
Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) - The Poisoncast #06
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the world’s most deadly toxin, botulinum toxin from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, is also surprisingly versatile.
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Puffer Fish - The Poisoncast #05
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how an otherwise adorable and innocent looking animal, the puffer fish (or fugu in Japanese) can kill you with one of the world's most deadly poisons, tetrodot…
Ricin - The Poisoncast #04
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how ricin, one of the most toxic chemicals on the planet, can kill you. You may remember it from Breaking Bad, or the Ricin Letters, or even Georgi Markov, bu…
Hemlock - The Poisoncast #03
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the Hemlock can kill you. While Socrates made Hemlock famous, this old-timey poison is fascinating, and it may just be one of the nastier and insidious po…
Cyanide - The Poisoncast #02
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the deadly poison cyanide kills you. Governments and individuals have used it for over a century to quickly kill people and it is the chemical equivalent …
Black Mamba - The Poisoncast #01
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn just how Black Mamba venom kills you. We travel deep inside the body and discuss the science behind dendrotoxins and how they interact with the neurons in you…
Start Here - The Poisoncast #00
On this episode of The Poisoncast learn what the podcast is about and get a primer on the science of poisons and toxins