Kara and Jennie sit down with kratom researcher and University of

He explains where leaf‑only kratom may actually help with pain and opioid withdrawal, what changes when companies crank out 7‑OH shots and other concentrates, and why unregulated products are now tied to ER visits, deaths, and even newborns in opioid‑like withdrawal.

You’ll also hear his take on brain development, why he doesn’t want anyone using kratom, alcohol, or cannabis before around age 25, and what smart regulation, not prohibition, could look like.

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Oh Gross! is back with a new season. This is where the questions people avoid actually get answered.

Real conversations. Real experts.

No topic is off-limits, because the things we’re most uncomfortable asking about are usually the things we need to understand the most.

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Kratom is sold as a “natural” sleep aid, mood booster, and pain reliever—sometimes right next to energy drinks at gas stations—yet there

You’ll hear the heartbreaking story of Hunter, an otherwise healthy

This episode does not offer medical advice or tell you what to think about

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, you can call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) for free,

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In preparation for our 2026 season premiere, we assembled a recap

Stay tuned for the 2026 premiere with an amazing lineup of expert guests and investigative episodes.  As always we are your news source for weird science, taboo health topics, misinformation & crisis blunders.  We uncover the ‘gross’ truth with humor and facts by asking what others won’t.

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In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, Oh Gross! revisits our

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On the one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles fires, Oh Gross! host Kara Kurcz and Molly revisits a conversation that feels just as urgent today as it did when it first aired.

For Kara, interviewing Kerry Sanders was a full-circle moment. The conversation offered rare insight into how the world’s most experienced crisis journalists prepare long before disaster strikes, and how the public can take simple, practical steps to be more prepared in everyday life.

Kerry Sanders, a veteran NBC News correspondent with more than 32 years in the field, has reported from 65 countries, all 7 continents, and every U.S. state, covering hundreds of natural disasters. In this Webby-nominated episode, Kara and Kerry move beyond headlines to talk about what real crisis preparedness looks like when the cameras are off.

They discuss evacuation planning, what actually belongs in a go-bag, and how families can assess risk based on where they live. Kerry also reflects

The episode also examines the challenge of misinformation during emergencies, including how crises can be reported without causing panic and how audiences can identify trustworthy information in an age of instant, unverified updates.

This re-release is intentional. As a new year begins, the episode serves as a reminder that crisis preparedness should be part of an annual routine,

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In this episode of Oh Gross, Jennie plays: a rapid-fire game with Kara that takes listeners through the grossest hygiene habits in human history.

From ancient civilizations swimming in sewage, to Romans sharing communal butt sponges,—nothing is off the table. The hosts dig into why bathing was once considered dangerous, how urine became mouthwash, where June weddings really came from, and how humanity somehow got cleaner… then dirtier… then cleaner again.

If you love history and discovering just how gross “the good old days” really were, this episode is for you.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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It’s our favorite episode of the year...The Gross Holiday Gifts Your Kids Will Love holiday special!After surviving a cursed live-stream launch (including a demonic mic test), Kara and Jennie reveal the weirdest, grossest, and most internet-obsessed gifts of the season.

From National Geographic’s “Weird But True” facts (yes, including a flying inflatable poop sculpture) to TikTok-famous mystery dumpling stress toys that smell alarmingly like Sharpies, nothing is safe.Jennie brings Walmart’s ooey-gooey squeezy cheese fries, Kara unveils Archie the Blobfish (a stress toy with stain warnings and emotional needs), and Jennie wins the night with a Fuggler toy that farts. Add Costco holiday cocktails, a surprise designer handbag giveaway, and real-life mom chaos breaking into the live show.

Watch or listen now. Just… don’t sniff the dumplings too long.00:00 Live-stream chaos & demon mic test
03:00 Costco holiday cocktails
05:10 Holiday handbag giveaway
07:00 Weird science & flying poop sculpture
11:00 TikTok dumpling stress toys
23:00 Ooey-gooey cheese fries
27:30 Gremlins throwback Fuggler
28:30 Archie the Blobfish
30:30 Real-life mom chaos

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If you thought your biggest lash problem was clumpy mascara… buckle up. Because today, the Oh Gross! crew uncovers the horrifying-but-also-hilarious truth that tiny microscopic spiders basically live rent-free on your face. Yes. Right now. As you read this.

Kara, Jennie, and Molly kick things off with the viral eyelash-mite

Then ophthalmologist Dr. Allen Yeroushalmi joins to deliver the real science:

Come laugh, cringe, and rethink your entire nighttime routine. And maybe… don’t Google Demodex before bed.

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This week, we’re serving up a throwback that ruined us the first time around—and is even more necessary before Thanksgiving kitchen chaos begins. Kara, Molly, and Jennie sit down with food-safety expert Katie Defour to unpack the deli fried chicken horror story that will haunt you (and maybe save your holiday meal).

From “Poppin’ Chicken” gone wrong to raw-poultry splash zones, bacteria that refuses to die, cutting board crimes, leftover myths, and cheese-board red flags, the girls break down the real kitchen mistakes people make every holiday season.

If you’ve ever reheated turkey, bought grocery-store fried chicken, or ignored that mysterious puddle in your fridge… this episode will change how you cook forever. Inspired by Kitchen Nightmares and fueled by real science—with plenty of Oh Gross! chaos in between—this is the guide you actually need before Thanksgiving.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro + the viral “Poppin’ Chicken” story that breaks the internet
02:02 – The Great Leftovers Debate: Rice vs. Potatoes (and why one can kill you)
05:06 – Meet Katie Defour, Food Safety Expert
12:06 – Cheese Board Rules: What’s safe and what’s a biohazard
26:00 – Deli & Dining Red Flags: Listeria, nasty ice bins, slimy lunch meat
37:38 – Raw Chicken Horror Stories & the “Poppin’ Chicken” deep dive
41:19 – Cutting Boards: The disgusting truth + how to actually clean them
52:30 – Final takeaways & your kitchen will never be the same

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