Everyone knows arsenic is bad for you. Today we discuss where arsenic comes from, its history as a medicine, how much is bad for you, and how it got its awful reputation.Welcome back, everyone. I hope you are all weathering the Coronaviru

Radon: The monster in the basement (E21)

Mar 12th, 2020 18m 45s

In today's podcast we answer a listener's question about the dangers of radon. What do you need to do to protect your family from this monster in the basement?Hello everyone. Thanks for tuning in to another podcast. I appreciate all of y

Flesh eating bacteria: It’s not just a flesh wound (E20)

Mar 5th, 2020 13m 1s

We've all heard the stories, a simple cut rapidly turns into a life threatening infection that destroys muscle, skin, and tissue. Flesh eating bacteria, how worried should you be?Thanks for joining me again. Thanks for all of you who prov

Childbirth: There’s got to be a better way (E19)

Feb 27th, 2020 14m 16s

Childbirth has been a constant in human history. Unfortunately, death among mothers was far from rare. We discuss how dangerous it was and how far we have left to go.Welcome, everyone. With this episode, I have over 20 podcasts under my

Surviving pandemic flu: You can’t fight the flu with kung fu (E 18.1)

Feb 20th, 2020 8m 55s

The next pandemic flu is an inevitability. The 1918 flu killed more people than WWI. Today we talk about steps you can take to protect yourself and family.Thanks for joining me for this bonus podcast. As we talked in the flupodcast, a g

The flu: I think there is a shot for that (E18)

Feb 13th, 2020 13m 52s

Tens of thousands of people die from the flu every year, yet most of us tend to ignore it. In today's podcast we discuss the dangers of influenza, the effect it has had on history, and what the future holds.Greetings all. Hardto believe

Coronavirus update1: I’d like another round

Feb 12th, 2020 10m 23s

I thought it was time for an update on the Coronavirus or COVID19 now that things have progressed a little bit. Hope you enjoy listening to the update.I didn't have time to transcribe the podcast, but below are my references.https://ww

Energy Drinks: I like to measure my caffeine intake in grams (E17)

Feb 7th, 2020 11m

I've wondered for a long time how dangerous energy drinks are. In today's podcast we talk about caffeine and investigate the dangers posed by the booming energy drink industry.Glad you could join me today. Hope you find today’s podcast as

Fentanyl: When straight heroin isn’t enough (E16)

Jan 30th, 2020 11m 36s

Fentanyl has caused a large increase in opioid related drug overdoses. In today's podcast we discuss fentanyl's history, uses, why drug dealers love it, and the dangers it poses.Welcome back, everyone. Thanks to all you who have shared th

Coronavirus: I’d like mine with lime, chilled, and on beach (E15)

Jan 25th, 2020 11m 37s

Any time a novel disease emerges it gets a lot of attention. Today we discuss the history of the coronavirus, where this strain came from, and how dangerous it might be.Today’s topic is:Coronavirus: I’d likemine with lime, chilled, a

Ricin: These beans taste terrible (E14)

Jan 23rd, 2020 9m 38s

Have you ever heard of ricin? It is one of the most dangerous toxins out there. A favorite of terrorists and the KGB. How common is it and should you be worried?Hey all, thanks for listening again. I especially appreciate everyone who h

Football: Who doesn’t love a concussion? (E13)

Jan 16th, 2020 15m 10s

In this podcast, we ask the question, how dangerous is football? As one of America's most played sports, you need to know just what the risks are.Hi everyone. I hopeyou have been enjoying listening to these podcasts as much as I have enj

Anthrax: Almost 20 years since I’ve had a powdered brownie (E12)

Jan 9th, 2020 12m 22s

In this episode, we discuss Anthrax. It has a fascinating history of disease and use as a biological warfare agent. Learn how dangerous it really is.Hello everyone. A Specialthanks to all the new subscribers out there and to my veteran

Chemical weapons: What to do if you get slimed (E11.1)

Jan 2nd, 2020 5m 55s

In this bonus content podcast, we discuss the actions you should take in the unlikely event you should ever be contaminated by a chemical weapon.Thanks for listening to this bonus podcast. Normally, my bonus podcasts are only available thr

Chemical warfare agents: what you need to know(E11)

Jan 2nd, 2020 14m 58s

In today's episode we discuss past chemical warfare agent attacks and talk about the different classes of agents and what they are used for.Thanks for joining me today. As we start the new year, I just wanted to say thanks to all ofyou.

Statistics: 5 questions to ask next time you meet one on a dark alley

Dec 26th, 2019 14m 51s

In the previousepisode we looked at 9 different statistical pitfalls.-Sampling bias-Different types of averages-Small sample size-Confidence intervals-Graphs-Linking unrelated statistics-Correlations -vs- causation

Statistics: 9 ways the numbers are lying to you (E10)

Dec 26th, 2019 14m 55s

In this episode, we discuss how dangerous statistics can be. People often confuse statistics with facts, but anytime someone quotes a statistic, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.This topic has bonus contentThanks for joi

Cyanide: The reason I’m glad I’m not a spy (E9)

1 Dec 19th, 2019 10m 30s

In this podcast episode, we discuss cyanide. We've all seen it in the movies and maybe even heard about it in real life. We discuss some poisonings in the past and the potential for future poisonings.

EMP: How to prepare and survive (E8.1)

Dec 12th, 2019 8m 3s

Thanks for joining me for this bonus podcast on what you can do to prepare for an EMP.

EMP (electro-magnetic pulse): Will the lights go out? (E8)

Dec 12th, 2019 15m

Today we will be discussing electromagnetic pulses (EMPs). EMPs can bring down our electrical grid and potentially our way of life with it. How likely are they and how bad could it get?

Smallpox: Safely locked up in a Russian freezer? (E7)

Dec 5th, 2019 13m 28s

In this podcast, we discuss smallpox, the only disease successfully eradicated from mankind. Destruction of smallpox has eliminated much suffering in the world, but the disease lurks in the shadows threatening to re-emerge.

Smallpox:Avoiding the pox

Dec 5th, 2019 7m 11s

In this bonus content, we discuss steps you can take to avoid getting, or to survive smallpox. Should it escape the freezer, this information could be vital.

Hand washing: Was Mom right? (E6)

Nov 28th, 2019 9m 57s

Your Mom always told you to wash your hands. I bet you didn’t always do as good a job as you should have. We discuss how washing our hands and other sanitation practices have led to our increase in life expectancy.

Getting shot: It’s just a flesh wound (E5)

Nov 22nd, 2019 12m 21s

In this episode, we will discuss how dangerous getting shot actually is. We will look at shooting survivability, homicides, and mass shootings. This topic has bonus content.

Radiation: Is my face going to melt off? (E4)

Nov 15th, 2019 14m 51s

Today we will be discussing the terminology and effects of radiation. Radiation can be pretty scary, but its effects are pretty well known and we have excellent detection equipment that can detect even the smallest changes. It can be dangerou