Dose Makes The Poison: The Toxcast

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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.

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Popeye's spinach meets Datura; Kevin makes you care about the difference.

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That's Not Popeye's Spinach!Jan 4, 2023

Kevin's return ties datura poisoning to hospital detail and essential medicines.

Kevin's return after several months gives the review a clear spine, moving from spring-and-summer blooms into the poison garden's harsher plants: foxglove, delphinium, ricinus, and datura.

DMT, Ayahuasca, and a Chat with Tristan BrownJun 10, 2022

A psychedelics conversation grounded in forensic toxicology and bodily effects.

Dose Makes the Poison opens with Kevin revisiting the Medina Spirit ruling, then pivots into a conversation with Tristan Brown about DMT and ayahuasca, giving the episode an unusual but workable shape.

A Chat with Dr. Justin Brower (Forensic Toxicologist)Dec 31, 2021

A practical lab conversation about timing, standards, and why toxicology is not the final step.

Episode 20 gives Kevin and Dr. Justin Brower a clear, useful look at toxicology timing and workflow. It draws a helpful line between the lab work and the larger forensic process: the toxicology side can wrap in about 30 days, but the full path can still run longer while the…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    That's Not Popeye's Spinach!

    Hidden gem

    The ToxCast is back.

    Jan 4, 2023·50m·3 clips
  2. 2

    DMT, Ayahuasca, and a Chat with Tristan Brown

    Hidden gem

    Kevin returns after a long break and spends the first stretch catching listeners up: Medina Spirit has been stripped of the 2021 Kentucky Derby win, and Mandaloun is now the official winner.

    Jun 10, 2022·1h 37m·6 clips
  3. 3

    Synthetic Cannabinoids and Bleeding: What is Up With That?

    The host introduces a sponsor (MEL Science) and then transitions into the main topic of forensic toxicology.

    Jan 27, 2022·22m
  4. 4

    A Chat with Dr. Justin Brower (Forensic Toxicologist)

    Hidden gem

    Kevin brings Dr.

    Dec 31, 2021·1h 1m·4 clips
  5. 5

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

    Dec 16, 2021·16m
  6. 6

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

    Sep 23, 2021·10m
  7. 7

    Cannabis, Drug Testing, and The Olympics

    Hidden gem

    USADA recorded 36 cannabinoid sanctions since 2009, involving 32 athletes across 14 sports.

    Jul 12, 2021·38m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Vape Liquids Are For Vaping Not Drinking (Nicotine)

    Hidden gem

    A five-milliliter vape liquid can contain 50 to 150 milligrams of nicotine.

    Jun 17, 2021·32m·2 clips
  9. 9

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

    May 11, 2021·34m
  10. 10

    Carbon Monoxide: A Primer

    Feb 19, 2021·21m
  11. 11

    Tales of (Un)Poisoned Halloween Candy

    Oct 14, 2020·15m
  12. 12

    What in the Oleander is going on with the Benadryl Challenge?

    The episode discusses the toxic plant oleander and the Benadryl challenge, linking them to forensic toxicology and current events.

    Oct 6, 2020·23m
  13. 13

    Quick Bites: The Case of Jagger the Irish Setter

    Jul 18, 2020·11m
  14. 14

    A Very Special Toxisode: Yes, Pepper Spray is Tear Gas

    Jun 8, 2020·23m
  15. 15

    Headed for a Heartbreak (The Cardiac Glycosides: Digoxin and Convallatoxin)

    May 27, 2020·46m
  16. 16

    How To Fix A Drug Scandal (Netflix)

    The host interviews Dr.

    Apr 10, 2020·1h 32m
  17. 17

    Not Your Parent's Heroin (Heroin, Fentanyl, and Fentalogs)

    Mar 15, 2020·48m
  18. 18

    McGruff the Singing Crime Dog / Drugs in the News

    Feb 9, 2020·46m
  19. 19

    What's In The Bottle? (Cyanide)

    Jan 13, 2020·36m
  20. 20

    A Few Drops Will Do Ya (Tetrahydrozoline)

    The host discusses tetrahydrozoline, a substance in the news, as part of a forensic toxicology podcast.

    Dec 30, 2019·23m
  21. 21

    Toxicology in the Movies (Knives Out)

    The host discusses the role of drugs and toxicology in the film Knives Out, with spoilers.

    Dec 9, 2019·26m
  22. 22

    A Brief Introduction to Forensic Toxicology

    An introduction to forensic toxicology, explaining its definition and scope within the study of chemicals on living organisms.

    Dec 5, 2019·21m
  23. 23

    The Background

    Dec 5, 2019·13m