The Poisoner's Almanac

Hello, poison fans! This episode we are discussing the aftermath of the accident at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, both immediate and later. Radiation Sickness is no joke and what these people went through was horrible. We will discuss some of the people we mentioned in the previous episode and what became of them as well as what happened to Pripyat its residents. That radioactive cloud that arose from the destroyed reactor 4? Yeah it traveled and it was not until radiation was picked up by Denmark, Finland, and especially Sweden that the rest of the world began to realize something crazy had happened. Lets get into it...

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Hello my poison friends! It is time we discuss some abandoned towns out there that have been made uninhabitable by toxic materials. We've talked a little about Wittenoom in Australia during our talk on Asbestos, but what about the multiple abandoned lead mines and the town basically sitting on hell? And we can't have this episode without discussing what happened at Chernobyl and the surrounding city of Pripyat. This will be a 2 parter because of the amount of info surrounding the latter, but it is gonna be wild. Also, come follow us on socials and feel free to reach out to us in comments or DMs! You guys are the best!

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Hey Y'all! We are back! Thank you all so much for your patience and support and messages and comments! Y'all are the best, and we are excited to be back. It is officially spooky season and we have a lot we can cover! Today we are discussing some creepy trees with even creepier folklore. Not all of these trees are poisonous, but they are all either dangerous or infamous. I hope 'yew' all enjoy!

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Hey poison pals! This one is a bit longer than usual, so bear with us (beer with us?). We are tackling alcohol (ethanol vs methyl alcohol) and the Prohibition of the 1920s/30s in the US. Alcohol is a toxin and we can't not discuss its effects on the body and on culture as well as the effects of methyl/wood alcohol which blinded and killed many during the Prohibition. Also, come learn how the American government was involved in the poisoning of its citizens during this time (seriously big oops). Obviously, the making and drinking of alcoholic beverages was going on way before that time period, so of course we delve into some world alcohol history and such first! You'll notice a pause halfway through where we took a break to get through the day (and I return with a well earned drink of my own--just one, because moderation and all that). Anyway, come learn and have fun with us as we delve into this messy business.

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Hello my poison friends. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Lets go back in time on this Friday 13th (we recorded yesterday lol so technically it was Friday 13 then) so we can pull apart some long believed myths concerning the involvement of a few powerful families and poisons (among other accusations). I do love a good history lesson and these are a wild ride through rumors of witchcraft and poisoning, toxic relationships, religious wars, and murder. I will be making mentions of a lot of Henry's and Giovanni's (these names were apparently big in their time) and stumbling over some other names (Adam is here to help me with religious terms I was apparently unaware of how to pronounce--just know that I am doing my best). Some of our players this episode include Henry XIII and Anne Boleyn, Catherine de Medici and her supposedly poisoned gloves, and the Borigias wild parties/orgies/poison fests. Rumors in and of themselves can poison reputations, so lets remedy some (only some) with the truth! We are so thankful for our supporters and listeners. Happy listening!

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Poison friends! Today's episode is all about food adulteration (drinks and some medicine/supplements as well) that was taking place in the 1800s-early 1900s (even some more recent scandals). My biggest source for this episode was Deborah Blum's The Poison Squad, which I highly recommend (her other book, The Poisoner's Handbook is also great). It follows scientists (namely one, Dr. Harvey Wiley) and their allies in the fight to protect consumers from food processors and corporations who were more concerned with saving money than protecting the people they sold to. We will discuss the toxic preservatives, disgusting additives, and fakes that were once allowed as a part of our food supply as well as how it effected the people who consumed them. We will also discuss important legislation and how long and difficult that road was. Hold on to your stomachs, folk...things might get gross.

Also, trigger warning for animal cruelty discussed in one part...basically the treatment of livestock during this time.

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Hello friends, I do hope you are all well and ready for some toxic facts and tales. I wanted to discuss a little bit about how addictive substances effect the brain/body, especially some specific ones I know you've heard of as well as a few more lesser known substances found in various cultures around the world. Trigger warning for addiction (we are discussing cocaine and nicotine--as found in tobacco products but also pure nicotine as a poison. I find the history of these plants fascinating and I hope you will as well. So lets dive in and "chew" some facts.

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Hello, Hello! I hope this weekend brings you all some rest. In this episode we are discussing some "miner" details of asbestos...okay that was dumb, but seriously, asbestos was once mined and used for the production of building materials and other products around the world (still is in some parts) and we just need to discuss the toxic effects it has had/has on the body. Also I feel like we have not given much attention to two special gases that can be deadly in their own right if circumstances allow them to be. I must apologize for my voice in this one, I've been sick all week. Wasn't gonna let it stop us from bringing you this episode though!

Also, I mention during a part in here about a great tiktok account for Spooky Lake Month coming up! If you don't know about Spooky Lake Month check out geodesaurus on tiktok and on IG because I love her account and think you guys might too. She has no idea who I am, I'm just super excited for more of her content lol

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Hello, Hello! This one is a bit longer than the usual episode, but I wanted to actually finish everything I had planned, Starting off with what was left out of last weeks episode, Colchicine. Then we dive into the wild world of anesthesia and paralytics that are known for their use during surgery/procedures but have also had a rough history recreationally and criminally. We discuss such famous cases as the deaths of Michael Jackson and Matthew Perry, as well as that of Elijah McClain, who died as a result of poisoning during an interaction with police and paramedics. I want to warn you guys that there is some talk of drug abuse, attempted suicide, and racism/racial profiling and excessive force involving police/EMS. Please feel free to let us know your thoughts as we process these cases together and learn about more poisons and their uses + effects! We are so grateful for our listeners and supporters! You guys are the best!

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I know what you are thinking: What in the world do veronal and visine have to do with eachother? Well, they both begin with V, and I was going to discuss a third medicine in this episode called colchicine, which kinda rhymes with visine, but well, I got too excited during my research and there just was not enough time in the episode for that last one. No worries, though, I will be covering it next week alongside whatever else we bring to you.

Anyway, veronal and a chemical found in visine (as well as other eye-drops advertised to "get the red out") called tetrahydrozoline, were/are medications that have been used to do harm and we should discuss it. So come learn some toxic stuff with us! Thanks again to all of our listeners and to our monthly supporters! We are so thankful for all of you and happy to bring you episodes every week!

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