The Deadly Dose

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Science #209Chemistry #3

A pharmacist and her longtime friend walk into a bar. What emerges is a dotty little science podcast, with a taste for toxicology. Poisons, medical mysteries, political assassinations, healing rituals, environmental disasters, pandemics & more - nothing is off the lab table here. This is the science of storytelling at its finest. 

Recent Episodes
  • Ep 120 - The Freedom House Ambulance Service
    Jul 13, 2023 – 57:21
  • Ep 119 - Ozempic: No Longer Hot Right Now
    Jul 5, 2023 – 01:24:12
  • Ep 118 - MegaSyn and the Greater Conversation Around AI in Healthcare
    Jun 7, 2023 – 01:02:12
  • Ep 117 - Snail Slime and Skincare
    May 31, 2023 – 38:14
  • Ep 116 - Golden Geese and Horseshoe Crabs
    May 24, 2023 – 39:28
  • Ep 115 - Golden Geese and Cone Snails
    Apr 26, 2023 – 37:41
  • Ep 114 - The Philadelphia Latex Spill with Arizona Milotich
    Apr 19, 2023 – 54:07
  • Ep 113 - Mad Scientist Midgley
    Apr 12, 2023 – 48:43
  • Ep 112 - Lizard Lips and Sunken Cheeks: Demystifying Ozempic
    Apr 5, 2023 – 59:24
  • Ep 111 - Mushroom Minisode: Death Cap for Cutie
    Mar 15, 2023 – 26:25
  • Ep 110 - Chemotherapy: A Life-Saving Treatment Born from a WWII Conspiracy
    Mar 8, 2023 – 42:51
  • Ep 109 - Environmental Disaster Watch: The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment
    Mar 2, 2023 – 41:29
  • E 108 - The Last of Us and Fungus Fever
    Feb 22, 2023 – 52:57
  • Ep 107 - The Toxic Lady
    Feb 16, 2023 – 01:02:42
  • Ep 106 - Mystery Meat: An FDA Origin Story
    Feb 9, 2023 – 01:05:19
  • Ep 105 - Yokkaichi Asthma
    Feb 2, 2023 – 45:24
  • Ep 104 - Itai Itai
    Jan 26, 2023 – 37:52
  • Ep 103 - (Don't) Take Your Vitamins!
    Jan 20, 2023 – 01:04:18
  • Ep 102 - Permafrost: What Lies Beneath?
    Jan 12, 2023 – 35:07
  • Ep 101 - The Hand of Wetterhahn
    Jan 4, 2023 – 41:09
  • The Deadly Dose Celebrates 100 Episodes!
    Dec 14, 2022 – 56:35
  • Ep 99 - The Good Nurse Part 2
    Nov 30, 2022 – 01:06:30
  • Ep 98 - The Stingray Shuffle Hustle
    Nov 24, 2022 – 01:22:22
  • Ep 97 - The Good Nurse Part I
    Nov 16, 2022 – 57:55
  • Ep 96 - Waves of Pain
    Nov 9, 2022 – 46:51
  • Ep 95 - River on Fire: The Environmental Oopsie that Changed America
    Nov 2, 2022 – 45:35
  • Spooktober Special: Bloody Mary
    Oct 26, 2022 – 52:49
  • Spooktober Special: Poisons, Potions, and Potter
    Oct 19, 2022 – 01:02:33
  • Spooktober Special: Deathbed Visions and Terminal Lucidity
    Oct 12, 2022 – 01:02:00
  • Spooktober Special: Vampyres!
    Oct 6, 2022 – 56:52
  • Milk of the Poppy: Poisons in Game of Thrones
    Sep 28, 2022 – 01:03:48
  • Ep 89 - Jordan Peterson and Benzos
    Sep 21, 2022 – 01:18:20
  • *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*
    Sep 14, 2022 – 04:57
  • (Encore) Ep 88 - The Devil's Nightcap
    Sep 14, 2022 – 56:57
  • (Encore) Ep 87 - The Headache From Hell
    Sep 7, 2022 – 52:41
  • (Encore) Ep 86 - What's Inside Room 239?
    Aug 31, 2022 – 01:05:57
  • (Encore) Ep 85 - The Ultimate Prank
    Aug 22, 2022 – 01:14:22
  • (Encore) Ep 84 - MK-Ultra Part II, Would You Like Some Cointreau With That LSD?
    Aug 17, 2022 – 53:43
  • (Encore) Ep 83 - MK Ultra Part I, Candy Skies & Kaleidoscope Eyes
    Aug 10, 2022 – 55:28
  • (Encore) Ep 82 - That Sandwich is Poison
    Aug 3, 2022 – 54:49
  • (Encore ) Ep 81 - Terrifyingly Toxic Glow
    Jul 27, 2022 – 44:27
  • (Encore) Ep 80 - Sweet Dorothea
    Jul 21, 2022 – 01:03:02
  • Ep 79 - Don't Drink the Kool-Aid!
    Jul 13, 2022 – 58:55
  • Ep 78 - Devil's Snare
    Jul 6, 2022 – 44:51
  • Ep 77 - Drops of Knowledge
    Jun 29, 2022 – 49:32
  • Ep. 76 – Go to Sleep, Count Some Sheep…
    Jun 22, 2022 – 01:01:18
  • Ep 75 - Dropping like Flies
    Jun 15, 2022 – 47:00
  • Ep 74 - Glamping Gone Wrong
    Jun 1, 2022 – 50:45
  • Ep 73 - The Afrin Affair
    May 25, 2022 – 01:21:52
  • Ep 72 - Jim v. Rattlesnake
    May 18, 2022 – 01:04:17
Recent Reviews
  • Asciguy
    Trustworthy?
    I find it hard to trust even scientists who hold delusional beliefs.
  • TEXAS-SB
    Why all the giggling?
    Stop giggling, it distracts from interesting content.
  • New Mexico True Orginal
    New Mexico True
    Super informative and fun to listen too. Stay rad ladies!
  • hermex
    Great chemistry
    I am so grateful I found this randomly - Harini and Megan are extremely smart, funny, savvy, and a great hang. They serve a perfect mix of science, history, pop culture, and banter. Entertaining and informative.
  • LUCYLOCA0519
    Unbearable
    At first sight appeared to cover in depth topics that could be informative and educational. Instead it is just millennial ego centric lack of self awareness whining
  • Opal and Bhavya
    Genuinely the best podcast I’ve listened to
    This is just an absolutely amazing podcast and I love the enthusiasm and the information that this podcast brings.
  • anna-abbey151
    Obsessed!
    I found this podcast through tik tok and I’m so glad I did. I’m obsessed with them and tell literally everyone. The perfect combination of educational and funny. There is an episode for everyone (even my grandma)!
  • DKorentur
    Fantastic Podcast!
    I found them through TikTok and have been hooked ever since I started listening to the podcast! Very informative. Would recommend for long drives
  • Kiner1030
    Show review
    Love the show all around. You guys are hilarious and I can tell that you are doing this for the simple joy as opposed to just a mundane task. As a pure pharmacology and toxicology enthusiast I was a little disappointed that you didn’t spend so much time on those subject in the story of course that’s based on three or four episodes I’ve listened to thus far. Keep up the phenomenal work I look forward to your future episodes and I hope this show will go on for decades and centuries to come.
  • Isabelle Pinard
    It’s in the facts
    These two women bring the fact to the fictions. Explaining toxicology reports and diving into the psychological and scientific explanations behind unfathomable horrors that have haunted us for years. So if you are a true crime lover with an interest in deadly tonics, this is the show for you!
  • ScooterMcJuice
    Quirky Pod
    I really like this podcast. It’s full of fun science and history tidbits (almost feels like a murder mystery at times). Very quirky podcast that I enjoy. 5/5
  • z2ferndigi
    Unique podcast toxicology & crimes
    I really enjoy the unique aspect of adding a toxicology report and breakdown to different crimes. There are so many murder and crime podcasts out there nowadays that they can seem repetitive, but these fantastic ladies add a really interesting spin to it.
  • devildoc007
    My antidote
    This podcast is My antidote for long car rides.
  • hwidowom
    I’m nerding out
    As a forensic chemist working towards my doctorates, I’m obsessed with this podcast. It’s so cool listening to toxicology terminology from other women besides those in my program. Thank you so much for this podcast
  • Titaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    Laughin’ and Learnin’
    Love that i can go from cracking up to “hmmm that’s interesting!” In the span of 30 seconds in every episode of TSIP. Quickly becoming one of my favorite podcasts!
  • rachel nas
    wonderful!
    10/10 podcast!!! thank you harini and megan for putting this together!!
  • Drake90001
    Reddit
    Saw the post on Reddit, super interesting premise and amazing podcast.
  • talpalmcgee
    Fun, interesting, and educational
    I love that this podcast is produced by two brilliant WOC who weave their expertise, backgrounds, and personalities into a highly entertaining storytime! This is a must listen!
  • poisondart_3
    Love this podcast!!
    This is such an interesting and refreshing take on the millions of overdone true crime podcasts out there. This podcast talks about stories where the poison or toxin is the suspect - super cool! The hosts have great chemistry and fun banter. As a fellow pharmacist I love the toxicology and science. Keep up the great work ladies!!
  • coolsoftgirlforevertumblr776
    BITTER ALMOND
    literally wish I could record these episodes just to hang w u both. TWO FUN CHILL GIRLS TOXING OUT BIG LOVE KISS KISS 💓💗💞💕💘
  • swayfromtheeastcoast
    Excellent podcast!
    Love listening to Harini and Megan! Great chemistry between 2 close friends. I love the storytelling aspect of the podcast and the unique perspective on toxicology, especially from a budding pharmacist! Can’t wait to hear more!
  • bumbooty
    Love making forensic analysis more accessible
    I’m no true crime expert but this was super easy to listen to and follow. Harini and Megan are funny and engaging as they walk through the key crime details and the science behind it. Can’t wait for more!
  • drewsom
    Toxicology for Dummies with Humor
    Harini and Megan are so funny and great to listen to. I loved the story. As someone who knows nothing about toxicology, the podcast has just enough detail to keep me interested without me losing track. And I loved their funny commentary and banter. Looking forward to more!
  • DrewP2029
    Amazing new podcast, must listen!!
    This is a great new podcast, I highly recommend to anyone into true crime with a science twist. Pretty unique and creative concept for a podcast. The hosts have great chemistry and hilarious banter, it’s a great listen!!
  • Panduhhh
    Awesome vibes
    Friends just chatting about stories that interest them. You really feel like you’re in the room along for the conversation. Excellent follow up questions to clear up details too. Harini and Megan really have it down!
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