{"podcast":{"title":"The Poison Lab","slug":"the-poison-lab-470516","podcast_index_feed_id":470516,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-poison-lab/","website_url":"https://www.thepoisonlab.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1e23765f-40b1-4c56-a469-5a201f035d2a/pod-thumbnail.jpg","author":"Clinical Toxicology LLC","episode_count":89,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T04:20:47.269582+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-poison-lab-470516"},"episode":{"title":"A Morel Dilemma: Episode 2 — Investigations and Falsehoods","slug":"a-morel-dilemma-episode-2-investigations-and-falsehoods","published_at":"2026-06-03T10:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-poison-lab-470516/a-morel-dilemma-episode-2-investigations-and-falsehoods","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-poison-lab-470516","url":"https://the-poison-lab.captivate.fm/episode/a-morel-dilemma-episode-2-the-investigation","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0efd4c12-a659-4b36-a95c-1bbc9b5d9a2f.mp3","summary":"As reports of severe illness and death come in, the Bozeman outbreak moves from medical mystery to full public health investigation. Local and state investigators race to identify the source, shut down the risk, interview patients, collect food samples, and figure out whether anyone else could still be in danger. The early signal points toward one unlikely ingredient: morel mushrooms. But for toxicologists, that raises more questions than answers. Morels are supposed to be edible. Rapid vomiting and diarrhea usually suggest foodborne illness, not a deadly mushroom poisoning. So investigators have to ask the question that will drive the rest of the series: is the morel really the culprit, or is something else hiding in the meal? In Episode 2 of A Morel Dilemma , we meet the public health team on the front lines, hear how the outbreak was contained, and begin testing the first theories behind what made diners so sick. Select references: False Morel Text Book FDA Survey of Imported Mushrooms Contamination with Toxic Species Dr. Vohra' study Bonus Episode on Remembering Toxic Mushrooms Dr. Stanton's Muscarine Case Bonus Episode on Muscarine A Morel Dilemma Support the show Review the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodes Bonus content and early access Discounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the show Email: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and Resources Show Website","meta_description":"As reports of severe illness and death come in, the Bozeman outbreak moves from medical mystery to full public health investigation. Local and state inves…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2635,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-poison-lab-470516/episodes/a-morel-dilemma-episode-2-investigations-and-falsehoods/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-poison-lab-470516/a-morel-dilemma-episode-2-investigations-and-falsehoods.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}