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.

VX Nerve Agent - The Poisoncast #11

Mar 14th, 2017 30m 19s

On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how VX nerve agent kills you. It involves acetylcholine and it does not dissapoint on the terrifying scale.

Death Cap Mushroom - The Poisoncast #10

Feb 26th, 2017 17m 32s

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 takes you down.

Poison Oak - The Poisoncast #09

Sep 15th, 2016 31m 2s

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 it!

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - The Poisoncast #08

May 14th, 2015 38m 38s

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 low down on how this dangerous creature can ki

Mustard Gas - The Poisoncast #07

Apr 26th, 2015 36m 48s

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 it cause severe repertory distress and horri

Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) - The Poisoncast #06

Mar 14th, 2015 39m 17s

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.

Puffer Fish - The Poisoncast #05

Mar 8th, 2015 33m 23s

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, tetrodotoxin.

Ricin - The Poisoncast #04

Feb 23rd, 2015 33m 22s

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, but there is so much more to be learned about t

Hemlock - The Poisoncast #03

Feb 14th, 2015 35m 26s

On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the poison Hemlock can kill you. While Socrates may Hemlock famous, this old timey poison is fascinating and it may just be one of the nastier and insidious poisons we've discussed to date.

Cyanide - The Poisoncast #02

Feb 7th, 2015 34m 51s

"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 of drowning without water. Join us as we le

Black Mamba - The Poisoncast #01

Jan 11th, 2015 29m 52s

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 your brain.