The Poison Lab
Episodes
If I had a Nickel (Mystery Case) & Toxicologist vs The internet (#13) with Dr. Damilola Idowu-Ellsworth
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Poison Lab, host Ryan Feldman is joined by medical toxicologist Damilola Idowu‑Ellsworth for a fast-moving, case-heavy conver...
Poison Lab Update: Mushroom Poisoning Radio Roundup
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody, you’re listening to The Poison Lab—well, almost.We’ve got a new episode coming next week, but we’re running a little behind on ...
Sick at Work? A Poisonous Cause of Coworker Illness?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in the next episodeSupport the showReview the ...
Outbreak: Thebaine Poisoning from Poppy Seed Tea in Australia
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2022, hospitals across Australia began seeing patients with sudden rigidity, spasms, seizures—and in some cases cardiac arrest—after d...
Poisonous Fungus Amongus is Here— The Rhyming Kid (or Adult) Book For Mushroom Safety
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get your copy here! https://a.co/d/8QUBmQyWant to hear it with insights from the author?: • Poisonous Fungus Among Us ...
LIVE from Chicago: 2025 NACCT Research Review – Insights from the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesIn this special live episode from the 2025 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT), Ryan takes you inside the conference to h...
Toxicologist vs The internet (#12) with Dr. Joe Kennedy MD
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Poison Lab, host Ryan Feldman is joined by Dr. Joe Kennedy, medical toxicologist at the University of Vermont and consultant fo...
GOTTA PICCEM is Here! — The Poisonous Mushroom Card Game Launch
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GOTTA PICCEM: The Poisonous Mushroom Card Game👉 Order now right here OR go to www.gottapiccem.com and click "Buy GOTTA PICCEM"Why this is awesomeWh...
Ryan is LIVE on the Radio Thursday July 17th 11:45AM-12:30 PM CST WPR Larry Meiller Show!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen here (https://www.wpr.org/shows/larry-meiller-show) to hear Ryan Live on AIR for the Larry Meiller show, Thursday July 17th 11:45AM-12:30 PM CS...
Poisoning Outbreak: Aconite Poisoning at Markham, Ontario Restaurant
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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MURDER for Lunch: Toxicologist vs The internet (#11) with Dr. Amy Zosel MD
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Poison Lab, host Ryan Feldman is joined by Dr. Amy Zosel, a medical toxicologist, emergency physician, and educator. Together, ...
A Mnemonic For Poisonous Mushrooms and Their Effects- GOTAA PPICEM
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Leafy Greens & Injured Beans: Natures Nephrotoxins – A Poison Lab & NephMadness Collaboration
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special collaboration with NephMadness, we're diving into the world of nephrotoxins with an expert panel from Virginia Commonwealth University...
A Mysterious Case of Weakness, Low Potassium, and Kidney Injury
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in the next episode Support the show!Rep ...
Should we Give Naloxone in Cardiac Arrest? Insights From the Authors of Three Key Studies
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, the journal club to rule ALL journal clubs. In this episode of The Poison Lab, we tackle one of the biggest topics in emergency medicine and ...
The Poison Lab Holiday Bonus- Stump The Toxicologist Reel 2022
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday bonus episode, Ryan takes a look back at some of the most captivating episodes of The Poison Lab from 2022. Get ready for an u...
What Should We Do About Forever Chemicals? With Dr John Downs (The Wizard of PFAS)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Ryan Feldman in an insightful episode of "The Poison Lab" as he sits down with Dr. John Downs, Director of the Virginia Poison Center, and o...
Poison Updates: Newsletter, Poison Ads?, and Guest Spots on 22 at the Lips and The Continuing Studies Podcast
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan on others showsRyan on "22 at the Lips"Ryan on "Continuing Studies"Support the showReview the show where ever your listeningGet Messages fr...
LIVE from Denver: 2024 NACCT Research Review – Insights from the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting live episode from the 2024 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) in Denver, Ryan dives into 12 of the most impactful...
The Poison Letter To The Editor: Listener Critiques and Author Responses for The AHA 2023 Life Threatening Poisoning Guidelines with Dr. Michael Mullins, Dr. Donna Seger, Dr. Leon Gussow, and Dr. Eric Lavonas
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the poison lab hosts scientific discourse . Three listeners (Dr. Michael Mullins, Dr. Donna Seger, and Dr. Leon Gussow) write in their...
Send in Your Questions For "Ask a Toxicologist"
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a burning question you have always wanted to ask a toxicologist? What are tips for managing an anticholinergic overdose? What is the deadliest po...
Open and Shut (Mystery case 31) with Guests Dr. Dan McCabe and Dr. Crissy Lawson
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan is joined by two expert guests to help read listener guesses for the cause of this poisoning murder and shed light on the toxin i...
The Poison Lab - Stump The Toxicologist Reel 2023
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode Ryan highlights some of the great episodes done in 2023 and compiles ALL of the stump the toxicologist segments from 2023 into o...
A Mysterious Case of Fatal Arrhythmia in a Newly Wed (Episode #31 Mystery Case)
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in the next episode Support the show!Rep ...
Where is Episode #31 and Bonus Episodes- Ryan Joins "The Larry Meiller Radio Show" and The "EMS2020" Podcast
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update to share some other shows Ryan has been on in the last few weeks! Check the show notes for links to each episode!Ryan on "The Larry Mei...
Bromazolam, Etonitazene, and Carfentanil Walk into a Bar – Trends in Novel Illicit Drugs with Dr. Alex Krotulski
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan interviews Dr. Alex Krotulski PhD from the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education. Together take a look at trends in ...
Inefficient Heat (Mystery Case 29) & Toxicologists vs The internet (#10) with Dr. Ann Arens
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ann Arens, MD an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist with Oschner Medical center in New Orleans, LA joins the show to educate us...
A Mysterious Case of Fatally High Temperature and Organ Failure in a Young Woman (Episode #29 Mystery Case)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in episode 29Support the showReview the show w...
A very NACCT Holiday-2023 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology High Yield Abstract Review
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan is joined by a guest panel (Dr. Grant Comstock MD, Dr. Joshua Trebach MD, Dr. Emily Kiernan DO, and Dr Frank Paloucek PharmD, DAB...
APAPalooza. A North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology 2023 Acetaminophen Research Highlight
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Support the show!Rep the show!Show websiteIn this episode, Ryan dives into cutting-edge research on the treatment of acetaminophen (APAP) overdose, fe...
AHA 2023 Management of Poisoning Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Guidelines with Co-Author Dr. Eric Lavonas MD
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Dr. Eric Lavonas MD, a seasoned EM resuscitation guideline writer, emergency medicine physician, medical toxicolo...
High Yield Highlight- 2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on the Management of Patients With Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan does a high yield "just the facts" break down of the recently released "2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on the Man...
The Poison Lab Does Psilocybin- A Deep Dive with Psilocybin Research Pharmacist Dr. Paul Hutson
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, Ryan engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Paul Hutson, PharmD, a renowned researcher in the field of psilocybin and d...
New Podcast Artwork & Tox Trinkets!
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Art and New Tox Trinkets. If you want to share your tox joy in the real world, find some trinkets here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thepoisonlabSupp...
Acetaminophen Poisoning Management: US & Canada Consensus Statement with Co-Author Dr. Richard Dart, MD, PhD
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mini episode- High-yield over view of Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada Consensus Statement In this Ryan sits down with ...
High Yield Highlight-Consensus Statement on Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a a high yield "just the facts" break down of the recently released "Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada Consen...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#9) With Guest Dr Frank Paloucek PharmD DABAT FAACT
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Frank Paloucek, PharmD, DABAT (@itsalltox) joins the show. He was one of the very first emergency medicine pharmacists and one of the original boa...
The Undead Patient: The Complexity of Brain Death Determination in Drug Overdose
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explores the concept of brain death and the implications of drug overdoses causing false positive diagnosis of brain death. He is...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#8) With Guest Dr Adam Blumenberg MD
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Blumenberg, MD (@ABlumenbergMD) Join's the show. He is an emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, and Assistant Professor at Colu...
High yield highlight- Managing a Bupropion overdose
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a high-octane dose of knowledge? 🔥🧠Ryan's got you covered with this electrifying mini-episode on managing a bupropion overdose! 💊💥...
A Prescription for Heartache (& Seizures) (Bupropion)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Do Bath Salts, Face-Eating Zombies, and Antidepressants Have in Common?In this episode of The Poison Lab, Ryan is joined by Dr. Filip, Dr. Olives...
Mini Episode: Bridging the Gap- Bupropion's not your average wide QRS with Dr. Travis Olives
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rohr 2004- Gap junction blockade can cause a wide QRS Vink 2004 Connexin 43 is the most important protein for connexon formation and cardiac sign...
Mini Episode: Who Seizes in Bupropion Overdose with Dr Ari Filip MD
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seizure Risk: Patients can seize 8–24 hours post-ingestion. Neurologic symptoms and tachycardia often precede seizures.Delayed Symptoms: Co-ingestio...
2022 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) High Yield Abstract Review
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All published abstracts can be found here AbstractsCategory 1: Amlodipine VasoplegiaAbstract 1: Vasodilation in patients with calcium channel blo...
Episode 19 Mystery Case
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in episode 19Support the showReview the show w...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#7) With Guest Dr Emily Kiernan DO
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Kiernan, DO (@em2kiernan) an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist with Emory university school of medicine joins the show ...
Phenibut. The emerging drug you don’t know about (yet)
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phenibut is an emerging and unfamiliar drug taking hold in the US that is readily available online and legal to obtain. It acts as a GABA-B agonist a...
Episode 16 Mystery Case
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in episode 16Support the showReview the show w...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#6) With Guest Dr Joshua Trebach MD
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joshua Trebach, MD (@jtrebach) joins the show for some toxic sleuthing of fishy poisonings and answers questions from reddit.com/r/askdrugs. Cas...
Fast and Fatalurious
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan and Toxo dive into a widely available prescription poison with a frightening ability to cause rapid neurologic and cardiovascula...
A Mysterious Case of Rapid Coma and Ventricular Arrythmia in a Young Man (Episode #14 Mystery Case)
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send in your guesses to [email protected] Support the showReview the show where ever your listeningGet Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!)Join ...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#5) With Guest Dr Howard Greller MD (Sirius XM Doctor Radio Emergency Medicine Show, Dantastic Mr Tox & Howard, Tox & Hound)
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Howard Greller, MD (Sirius XM Doctor Radio Emergency Medicine Show, Dantastic Mr Tox & Howard, Tox & Hound) joins the show. A FANTASTIC e...
Where is Episode 13 ? Bonus Episodes AND Next Episode Guest Dr. Howard Greller MD (Sirius XM Doctor Radio Emergency Medicine Show, Dantastic Mr Tox & Howard, Tox & Hound),
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No episode today. Head here for the live radio show! Join us next show for Dr. Howard Greller of Sirius XM Doctor Radio, Dantastic Mr Tox &...
Lethal Buttock Injection (And Other Toxicities of Illegal Cosmetic Body Fillers)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan and Toxo dissect the fascinating underbelly of illegal cosmetic procedures and breakdown the toxicities that arise from them. I...
A Mysterious Case of Hypercalcemia and Subdermal Nodules in a Transgender Patient (Episode #12 Mystery Case)
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send in your guesses to [email protected] Support the showReview the show where ever your listeningGet Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!)Join ...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#4) With Guest Dr Andrew Farkas MD
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of toxicologist vs internet guest Dr. Andrew Farkas, MD joins the show. This a great episode that covers everything from the drugs yo...
You Left Your Bladder in The K-Hole?
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan and Toxo take a closer look at ketamine induced irreversible bladder damage. HistoryDiscovery of KetamineMelamine outbreaksClin...
A Mysterious Case of Bloody and Painful Urination in a 24 Year Old Male (Episode #10 Mystery Case)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What substance could cause these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to participate in episode 10!Support the showReview the show where...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#3) With Guest Dr Justin Corcoran MD
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of toxicologist vs the internet Ryan Is joined by special guest Dr. Justin Corcoran, MD an emergency medicine physician and medical t...
Mini Episode: Setting The Record Straight on Delta 8 (THC)
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Toxo dive in to Delta 8 THC, a new (maybe?) legal drug sweeping the U.S. Delta-8 THC: Key Resources and StudiesNew York Times CoverageCompr...
More Bitter than Sweet (Mad Honey and Grayanotoxin)
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Case from the showhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22163140/Mithradateshttps://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(11)00043-3/pdfCase series on mad h...
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#2) With Guest Dr Jillian Theobald MD, PHD
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second rendition of toxicologist vs the internet Ryan Is joined by special guest Dr. Jillian Theobald, MD, PHD an emergency medicine physicia...
Mini Episode: Managing Crashing Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine OD
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quick Review: Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine ToxicityToxic DoseChloroquine: >5 g is associated with severe toxicity (though toxicity can occur ...
Barking Up the Wrong Tree (Cinohonism, Quinine & Quinidine)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan and Toxo discuss some potential toxic spices and break down the toxicity and treatment of a once well known medicine Cinchona Ba...
Toxicologists vs The Internet (#1) With Guest Dr. Matthew Stanton PharmD, DABAT
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan Is joined by a special guest Dr. Matthew Stanton PharmD, BCPS, DABAT, an emergency medicine pharmacist and clinical toxicologist...
The Rise of Lethal Loperamide
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Toxo go in depth on an old substance that has begun to resurface with new toxicity due to users taking massive amounts. Loperamide. Dive int...
Mini episode: Early After Depolarizations and Experimental Mechanisms of Torsades
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great review of potential torsades mechanisms based off experimental data- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1880427611800050Support ...
Mini Episode: The Saga of the Cardiac Action Potential
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Action potentialSodium/Potassium ATPase pumps create more positively charged ions outside the cell than inside the cell, this creates a relative negat...
Toddler Time Bombs (Poison Center Triage)
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Toxo cover some topics off the "one pill can kill" list, try breaking down the toxic mechanism of opioid induced respiratory depression in a...
The Other Problem With Bullets (Lead and Lead Poisoning from Bullets)
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a HEAVY subject, literally. Ryan and Toxo talk about the toxic mechanisms, signs of poisoning, and treatment of one of the worlds most ...
Mini Episode: Fundamentals: Testings Tests, Addictions vs Dependence, How Do We Alter Drug Absorption, What Do Drugs Do?
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Concepts in this episode Ryan and Toxo introduce their roles while explaining the current state of toxicology and what exactly a poison is. testing ou...
Cleaning with War Gas and Drinking Javel Water (Chlorine Gas and Bleach)
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Toxo Discuss the History and Risks of a Common DisinfectantIn this episode, Ryan and Toxo dive into the history of a commonly used disinfecta...
Prequel- Introductions, What is a Toxicologist, What about a Poison?
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Toxo introduce their roles while explaining the current state of toxicology and what exactly a poison is. Information about medical and ...
Welcome to The Poison Lab
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Support the showReview the show where ever your listeningGet Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!)Join as a supporting memberAd free episodesBonus...