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The Poison Lab

The Poison Lab

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Dive into the captivating world of poisons with The Poison Lab! Hosted by Clinical Toxicologist Ryan Feldman (@EMPoisonPharmD), who has over a decade of managing poisoning and drug overdose via poison centers and in the emergency department. Also occasional co-hosted by his robo cohost Toxo! (@LabPoison). This show unpacks the fascinating history, cutting-edge science, and life-saving medical management of toxins from around the globe. From stories of those impacted to expert insights from pioneers in poisoning treatment, each episode brings you closer to understanding the poisons that lurk in plain sight. Explore episodes, med videos, games, and more at thepoisonlab.com—every poison has a story to tell!thepoisonlab Biological Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
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  • The Poison Lab Update: What’s Next + a Kratom Research Bonus
    Sep 16 2026

    A quick Poison Lab update: new episodes are in the works, including a forthcoming NACCT research episode—though Ryan is briefly buried under mushroom-poisoning programming, NACCT, travel, and the start of a new academic year.

    In the meantime, revisit the back catalog, including outbreak episodes, Toxicologists Versus the Internet, and favorites such as “Should We Give Naloxone in Cardiac Arrest?” and “Leafy Greens and Injured Beans: Nature’s Nephrotoxins.”

    As a bonus, this episode includes Ryan’s interview with the podcast from the journal Addiction, discussing his recent study on kratom regulation and medical outcomes. For a more informal companion conversation, check out the “Co-Broadcast with the Kratom Sobriety Podcast” episode.

    A Morel DilemmaSupport the show

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    • Discounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game

    The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game!

    The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book!

    • Full book reading (6 minutes!)

    Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!)

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    29 mins
  • A Morel Dilemma: Episode 6 — The Signal
    Jul 8 2026

    The Bozeman outbreak was the first loud signal, but it was not the only one.

    After the CDC report, toxicologists in other countries started looking back through their own poison center data and found something unsettling: more patients with severe illness after eating morels, including cases of shock, gastrointestinal bleeding, and death. And it did not stop there.

    In Episode 6 of A Morel Dilemma, we follow that signal beyond Montana and ask whether this was truly an isolated outbreak, or whether morels have been causing severe poisonings for years without anyone recognizing the pattern. We also meet the researchers now trying to answer the harder question: if morels are responsible, what exactly is happening inside this mushroom?

    The mystery is no longer confined to one restaurant. It is starting to spread.

    Select referecnces:

    1. Dr. Vodovar's Study
    2. Swiss Poison Center Study
    3. Peter Dayton

    A Morel DilemmaSupport the show

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    Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!)

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    • Ad free episodes
    • Bonus content and early access
    • Discounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game

    The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game!

    The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book!

    • Full book reading (6 minutes!)

    Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!)

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    • Email: Toxtalk1@gmail.com

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    • Ryan's Medical Games and Resources
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    49 mins
  • A Morel Dilemma Episode 6...Is Coming
    Jul 1 2026

    Hey everyone, it’s Ryan.

    I know many of you are patiently waiting for Episode 6 of A Morel Dilemma, and it is coming next week. I genuinely cannot wait for you to hear this one.

    But it is actually available right now for supporter members. You can go to www.thepoisonlab.com/support and get every single episode right now for as little as $1 a month. And full disclosure, I only get about half of that. It does not go to profit. It just helps repay some of the very real costs of making this show: the interviews, editing, sound design, hosting, and the absurd amount of time that went into producing it.

    So if you have been enjoying the series, becoming a supporter is an incredible way to help make work like this possible. And if you are already supporting the show, thank you. Truly. It helps more than you know. And for everyone else listening, thank you for being here and for sharing the series.

    But for today, I wanted to give everyone a small glimpse into the supporter bonus episodes that have been available to members throughout the series. See the episode here

    https://the-poison-lab.captivate.fm/episode/a-morel-dilemma-preview-supporting-member-bonus-episodes

    A Morel DilemmaSupport the show

    Review the show where ever your listening

    Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!)

    Join as a supporting member

    • Ad free episodes
    • Bonus content and early access
    • Discounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game

    The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game!

    The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book!

    • Full book reading (6 minutes!)

    Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!)

    Reach the show
    • Email: Toxtalk1@gmail.com

    More Show Resources

    • Ryan's Medical Games and Resources
    • Show Website

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    3 mins
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