Dose Makes The Poison: The Toxcast

Kevin G. Shanks

A podcast about forensic toxicology and chemistry. We talk about drugs, poisons, and forensic science in the news and pop culture. A NAYK Network Production.

23 Episodes

That's Not Popeye's Spinach!
1/4/2023
49:36
Welcome to episode 23 of Dose Makes the Poison: The Toxcast! Today, let's talk about when eating spinach goes wrong, aka hallucinogenic spinach! That's definitely not Popeye's spinach! Intro and outro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri. Please visit https://www.dosemakesthepoison.com.
DMT, Ayahuasca, and a Chat with Tristan Brown
6/10/2022
1:37:14
Welcome to episode 22 of The Toxcast. Let's talk a bit about DMT (dimethyltryptamine) and ayahuasca and chat with Tristan Brown about his experiences consuming ayahuasca in Peru. Intro and outro music is T Morri's Psychedelic Mushrooms. DoseMakesThePoison.com.
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Synthetic Cannabinoids and Bleeding: What is Up With That?
1/27/2022
22:28
Welcome to episode 21 of the Toxcast. Synthetic cannabinoids and bleeding. Let's talk about it. Please check out MEL Science and their awesome science boxes. If you follow this link, you can get 60% off of the first monthly subscription box for MEL Science. I've checked them out myself and they are pretty awesome. Who doesn't like science experiments? I love them! I bet you will too! MEL Science: https://melscience.com/sBD6/ Promo code is Toxcast. This link and promo code will be active for one month (until 02/27/2022). Intro and outro music is provided by T Morri. It is titled Psychedelic Mushrooms.
A Chat with Dr. Justin Brower (Forensic Toxicologist)
12/31/2021
1:00:35
Welcome to episode 20 of Dose Makes the Poison: The Toxcast. In today's episode, I sit down for a chat with forensic toxicologist Dr. Justin Brower. We talk about careers, forensic science, postmortem toxicology, poisons, scopolamine, writing, chili peppers, and I even throw in some tox poetry. Intro and outro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri. Clip from Wolf of Wall Street is sourced from my legally purchased copy of the film. Website: https://www.dosemakesthepoison.com Want to buy some merch? Check out - https://dosemakesthepoison.threadless.com You can buy me a burger or support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoseMakesPoison Dr. Justin Brower's website is www.naturespoisons.com.
Mistletoe Be or Not Mistletoe Be? That is the question.
12/16/2021
16:15
Welcome back to episode 19 of Dose Makes the Poison: The Toxcast. Today, we briefly talk about mistletoe and its toxicity. Intro and outro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri. Threadless shop can be found at dosemakesthepoison.threadless.com. Website is dosemakesthepoison.com.
Quick Bites: The Age Old Question: Is It Venomous or Poisonous?
9/23/2021
9:40
Welcome to episode 18 of The Toxcast. It's our second ever quick bites episode where I talk about the age old question - is it venomous or poisonous? Intro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri. Run Away audio clip is from my personal copy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I do not own the licenses or copyright for it.
Cannabis, Drug Testing, and The Olympics
7/12/2021
37:55
Welcome to episode 17 of ToxCast. Today, we briefly talk cannabis and drug testing. We then approach the question - should cannabis be tested for in sports? My opinions are imminent and coming in hot! Intro and outro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri.
Vape Liquids Are For Vaping Not Drinking (Nicotine)
6/17/2021
32:09
Welcome to Episode 16 of The ToxCast. Let's talk about vape liquids and the potential for poisoning and death if they are misused. Intro and outro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri.
Run for the Betamethasone...errrr...Roses
5/11/2021
34:03
Welcome back to Dose Makes the Poison: The ToxCast. In today's episode, we look at the recent Kentucky Derby winning horse, Medina Spirit, and a positive drug test for the glucocorticoid Betamethasone. Intro and outro music is Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri. Audio clips used in this podcast episode are meant for educational purposes.
Carbon Monoxide: A Primer
2/19/2021
20:49
Welcome to a new season of The Toxcast. This is episode 14 - Carbon Monoxide: A Primer. Intro and outro music is a 15 second clip of Psychedelic Mushrooms by T Morri. Stay safe and warm, friends!

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Dose Makes The Poison: The Toxcast

Kevin G. Shanks

23 Episodes

That's Not Popeye's Spinach!

DMT, Ayahuasca, and a Chat with Tristan Brown

Synthetic Cannabinoids and Bleeding: What is Up With That?

A Chat with Dr. Justin Brower (Forensic Toxicologist)

Mistletoe Be or Not Mistletoe Be? That is the question.

Quick Bites: The Age Old Question: Is It Venomous or Poisonous?

Cannabis, Drug Testing, and The Olympics

Vape Liquids Are For Vaping Not Drinking (Nicotine)

Run for the Betamethasone...errrr...Roses

Carbon Monoxide: A Primer