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!

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Recent Episodes
  • MURDER for Lunch: Toxicologist vs The internet (#11) with Dr. Amy Zosel MD
    Apr 30, 2025 – 01:30:29
  • A Mnemonic For Poisonous Mushrooms and Their Effects- GOTAA PPICEM
    Apr 30, 2025 – 22:31
  • Leafy Greens & Injured Beans: Natures Nephrotoxins – A Poison Lab & NephMadness Collaboration
    Mar 1, 2025 – 01:21:39
  • A Mysterious Case of Weakness, Low Potassium, and Kidney Injury
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:55
  • Should we Give Naloxone in Cardiac Arrest? Insights From the Authors of Three Key Studies
    Jan 6, 2025 – 01:24:05
  • The Poison Lab Holiday Bonus- Stump The Toxicologist Reel 2022
    Dec 25, 2024 – 02:10:41
  • What Should We Do About Forever Chemicals? With Dr John Downs (The Wizard of PFAS)
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:21:53
  • Poison Updates: Newsletter, Poison Ads?, and Guest Spots on 22 at the Lips and The Continuing Studies Podcast
    Nov 10, 2024 – 13:10
  • LIVE from Denver: 2024 NACCT Research Review – Insights from the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology
    Oct 4, 2024 – 01:27:52
  • 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
    Aug 28, 2024 – 23:47
  • Send in Your Questions For "Ask a Toxicologist"
    Aug 13, 2024 – 02:07
  • Open and Shut (Mystery case 31) with Guests Dr. Dan McCabe and Dr. Crissy Lawson
    Aug 2, 2024 – 01:47:34
  • The Poison Lab - Stump The Toxicologist Reel 2023
    Jul 1, 2024 – 01:43:54
  • A Mysterious Case of Fatal Arrhythmia in a Newly Wed (Episode #31 Mystery Case)
    Jun 14, 2024 – 06:52
  • Where is Episode #31 and Bonus Episodes- Ryan Joins "The Larry Meiller Radio Show" and The "EMS2020" Podcast
    Jun 6, 2024 – 21:52
  • Bromazolam, Etonitazene, and Carfentanil Walk into a Bar – Trends in Novel Illicit Drugs with Dr. Alex Krotulski
    May 1, 2024 – 01:46:48
  • Inefficient Heat (Mystery Case 29) & Toxicologists vs The internet (#10) with Dr. Ann Arens
    Feb 29, 2024 – 01:40:05
  • A Mysterious Case of Fatally High Temperature and Organ Failure in a Young Woman (Episode #29 Mystery Case)
    Dec 22, 2023 – 06:43
  • A very NACCT Holiday-2023 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology High Yield Abstract Review
    Dec 21, 2023 – 01:38:59
  • APAPalooza. A North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology 2023 Acetaminophen Research Highlight
    Nov 19, 2023 – 56:31
  • AHA 2023 Management of Poisoning Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Guidelines with Co-Author Dr. Eric Lavonas MD
    Oct 15, 2023 – 55:37
  • High Yield Highlight- 2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on the Management of Patients With Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning
    Oct 15, 2023 – 20:29
  • The Poison Lab Does Psilocybin- A Deep Dive with Psilocybin Research Pharmacist Dr. Paul Hutson
    Sep 20, 2023 – 01:42:38
  • New Podcast Artwork & Tox Trinkets!
    Sep 4, 2023 – 02:21
  • Acetaminophen Poisoning Management: US & Canada Consensus Statement with Co-Author Dr. Richard Dart, MD, PhD
    Aug 18, 2023 – 58:03
  • High Yield Highlight-Consensus Statement on Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada
    Aug 18, 2023 – 13:12
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#9) With Guest Dr Frank Paloucek PharmD DABAT FAACT
    Aug 9, 2023 – 01:33:32
  • The Undead Patient: The Complexity of Brain Death Determination in Drug Overdose
    Jun 6, 2023 – 01:22:03
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#8) With Guest Dr Adam Blumenberg MD
    Apr 12, 2023 – 01:35:24
  • High yield highlight- Managing a Bupropion overdose
    Feb 26, 2023 – 12:06
  • A Prescription for Heartache (& Seizures) (Bupropion)
    Feb 15, 2023 – 01:35:39
  • Mini Episode: Bridging the Gap- Bupropion's not your average wide QRS with Dr. Travis Olives
    Feb 15, 2023 – 18:19
  • Mini Episode: Who Seizes in Bupropion Overdose with Dr Ari Filip MD
    Feb 15, 2023 – 30:46
  • 2022 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) High Yield Abstract Review
    Dec 29, 2022 – 01:32:45
  • Episode 19 Mystery Case
    Dec 9, 2022 – 06:43
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#7) With Guest Dr Emily Kiernan DO
    Nov 9, 2022 – 01:30:39
  • Phenibut. The emerging drug you don’t know about (yet)
    Sep 12, 2022 – 01:09:56
  • Episode 16 Mystery Case
    Aug 3, 2022 – 01:26
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#6) With Guest Dr Joshua Trebach MD
    Jul 6, 2022 – 01:21:01
  • Fast and Fatalurious
    May 4, 2022 – 46:09
  • A Mysterious Case of Rapid Coma and Ventricular Arrythmia in a Young Man (Episode #14 Mystery Case)
    Mar 30, 2022 – 01:05
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#5) With Guest Dr Howard Greller MD (Sirius XM Doctor Radio Emergency Medicine Show, Dantastic Mr Tox & Howard, Tox & Hound)
    Mar 2, 2022 – 01:26:48
  • 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),
    Feb 2, 2022 – 14:03
  • Lethal Buttock Injection (And Other Toxicities of Illegal Cosmetic Body Fillers)
    Dec 8, 2021 – 01:00:41
  • A Mysterious Case of Hypercalcemia and Subdermal Nodules in a Transgender Patient (Episode #12 Mystery Case)
    Oct 6, 2021 – 01:21
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#4) With Guest Dr Andrew Farkas MD
    Oct 6, 2021 – 01:08:03
  • You Left Your Bladder in The K-Hole?
    Aug 4, 2021 – 32:31
  • A Mysterious Case of Bloody and Painful Urination in a 24 Year Old Male (Episode #10 Mystery Case)
    Jun 2, 2021 – 01:32
  • Toxicologists vs the Internet (#3) With Guest Dr Justin Corcoran MD
    Jun 2, 2021 – 01:11:12
  • Mini Episode: Setting The Record Straight on Delta 8 (THC)
    Apr 18, 2021 – 21:08
Recent Reviews
  • BorderRatEMS
    Binge Worthy!
    I only recently discovered this podcast and I have been binging all of the old episodes! This show is engaging, hilarious, and brimming with knowledge. This is a great podcast to explore a lot of the high risk, low frequency emergencies that healthcare workers may encounter throughout their career. Keep up the good work Ryan and Toxo!
  • SeattleMonkeyBoy
    A new binge worthy pod
    I needed an escape from … the news. Anyway, this is that escape for me. As a layperson it is technical but I really like hearing about experts in their field, working to make the world better - in this case by studying the effects of sometimes heinous substances on the human body. Escape for a bit and learn some really cool stuff too.
  • TS RN
    Looking forward to more episodes
    I enjoy the format and tox content-and use these for new SPIs I’m precepting!
  • Ruben, PharmD
    Tox
    Great podcast! Perfect for anyone interested in toxicology.
  • Brdpete
    AHA updates
    The updates on AHA toxic overdose guidelines was great
  • Surgeon M 101
    Ryan blows my mind!!
    Fantastic pod. Great, concise, and entertaining.
  • Louisianaian123
    Best Toxicology Podcast
    Whether you're just curious about toxins/poisons or a board-certified toxicologist, Ryan and his sassy sidekick deliver excellent and relevant tox discussions and cases in a manner understandable and enjoyable by all. Great guests as well. Look forward to each episode.
  • 8574azar
    Great Addition to Tox study
    I’m a new SPI at a Poison Center and this podcast is a great addition to the various study resources I am using. The bupropion episodes and the great analogy for the Cardiac Action Potential are my favorites.
  • Allyson1355
    Fantastic pod if you’re into tox
    I’m a medical nerd and listen to a number of medically oriented pod. This one has become one of my favorites.
  • GrayInternet
    Great podcast
    I am a CSPI and enjoy listening to Ryan, Toxo and his guests talk about the wild world of Medical Toxicology. This has become one of my favorite podcasts!
  • mmfes
    Great show
    Very cool topics! Who takes that ouch loperamide????
  • rapow001
    I love this show!
    I listen to it on the way to work.
  • TToxL
    Unique poisoning stories
    Super cool to feed the perspectives of people who actually get called to treat poisonings. Interesting to hear how they think about it!
  • fdf22445:
    Cool perspectives
    Host does a great job explaining pretty complicated medical concepts in a way even I can understand!! Must be wild to get called about poisonings!
  • gibbs2790
    Tox rocks
    I love tox vs internet episodes
  • Jaytaj9
    Helped me pass an exam
    This video helped our entire pharmacy class pass an EKG exam!!
  • rachel nas
    love this!!
    great podcast! thank you for the fascinating case studies and the wonderful in-depth mini-episodes!!
  • Megsies21
    Great listen! Highly Recommend!
    Super informative and keeps you engaged all the way through. Also, I love Toxo.. she’s makes the show.
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