Join Howard & Dan as they welcome Dr. Bryan Judge to discuss the problems with the sex organs of the world’s largest organism. Also, Bryan shares his very special recipe for “sun tea”.  Thanks to @shelovj, Julia Helene of @prettysimpleduo. Comments, questions, suggestions, mushroom recipes? @dantastictox ..read more

Join Dan (@drusyniak) & Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they take a dive into the world of political poisoning with Dr. Chris Holstege (@ChrisHolstege) and learn why the cure for that acne may be more chips (or not). Thanks as always to @shelovj and @prettysimpleduo. Comments & suggestions - @dantastictox ..read more

Join Dan and Howard as they cross paths with snake & scorpion enthusiast, Dr. Michelle Ruha (@MichelleRuha) and discuss our venomous friends, favorite encounters and herpetologic love.  Thanks to Josh Shelov (@shelovj) and our house band, Pretty Simple (@prettysimpleduo ..read more

Join our intrepid friends as they launch their new endeavor with the help of Dr. David Juurlink (@DavidJuurlink) and discuss the ongoing opioid epidemic. Comments, questions, suggestions, future topics, recipes? @dantastictox ..read more

Welcome home, listeners! Sit back, relax, and join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they learn how to prevent scorpions from coming home, explore pharmacogenetics, and explore the incredible importance of mentorship, representation, diversity, and equality with Dr. Ayrn O’Connor (@MedToxPGx). Stay safe, wash your hands, physically distance, and wear a mask. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Delicious Links Just in case you move to Arizona, here are 5 Simple Ways to Deter Scorpions. Not my face! Some unusual locations for snakebites have been reported. Some information related ..read more

We’re back! Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they explore the GI tract of the city, build a career of excrement, and determine which bathroom is the cleanest with Dr. Peter Chai (@PeterRchai). We hope that everyone stays safe, washes their hands and wears a mask. Let’s beat this virus together. Delicious Links It’s robots all the way down, influencing many of us in countless ways. From the Fembots, to the Daleks, to Bender. You can make a battery out of almost anything, from a potato, to pennies, to an apple, to a lemon. Although, there are those that would find the latte ..read more

Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they explore the world of gene editing with Dr. Jillian Theobald (@JillianTheobald). Dive deep into CRISPR and how it is revolutionizing the way we view the genome and what can be done with it, both good and bad. From Bristle blocks to genetic terrorism, it’s a warm hand-knit Holiday Snuggie™ for you to enjoy the end of the year. Happy Holidays from everyone here at Dantastic HQ! Delicious Links Here are a few videos that give an overview of CRISPR and how it works, including a TED talk from Jennifer Doudna who co-invented the technique. H ..read more

Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they set out to change the conversation about substance use with Bill Kinkle (@billkinkle). This one comes with a warning. We will discuss graphic descriptions of drug use, addiction behaviors and stigmatizing language. Help us to end the stigma associated with addiction. Take the pledge. We pledge to use compassionate, person-centered language when discussing a person with a substance use disorder, and to stop the stigma associated with addiction. Words matter. We pledge to use better ones. Delicious Links As we will continue to repeat ov ..read more

  Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they get deep into the nephron with Dr. Josh King (@nephrotox). Gather round as we quote Homer Smith, learn why we have a heart (to pump blood to the kidneys, ‘natch), trigger Howard about lithium, and always remember to request the right dose of dialysis. Delicious Links The one, the only, Homer William Smith. "Superficially, it might be said that the function of the kidneys is to make urine; but in a more considered view, one can say that the kidneys make the stuff of philosophy itself." A great article that frames our discussion ..read more

Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they turn on, tune in, and drop out with Dr. Howard McKinney, Jr. during the Summer of Love and the “Decade of Tox”. They’ll remind you to always know your chemist, round up your spotters, chill out in the space station, experience the Wall Of Sound and never drink the Flavor-Aid. Strap in for a wild ride. Delicious Links A brief history of Rock Medicine. Learn more about the Wall of Sound, “the largest, most technologically innovative sound system ever built”, and it’s inventor, Owsley Stanley. It’s really all about the music, the likes o ..read more