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The history of HIV/AIDS, ‘slow puncture’ in South African prison gangs, possible cure and pop culture! Part 2 of 2 with special guest BJ Allan. Music: “Close Your Eyes” by [...]

We’re excited to finally release the Caustic Soda web series pilot, based on our Human Sacrifice episode!

BJ Allan joins us to talk about the science and history of HIV and AIDS. Music: “I’ll Never Be the Same Again” Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson & his Orchestra Charity [...]

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series CinematastrophesToren, Joe, and Kevin are joined by The Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast‘s Paul Chapman for a special “Cinematastrophe” [...]

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Caustic Anatomy ClassJoe, Kevin, and Toren are joined again by Dr. Rob Tarzwell for another Caustic Anatomy Class, this time on bones! We look at the [...]

Allan Newell joins us to discuss the science and history of wildland fires including the Ash Wednesday bushfires, the Peshtigo Fire, The Big Burn, the Great Miramichi Fire, Black Saturday, and [...]

Actress, comedian, and former live-show guest Barbara Beall is finally in-studio with Joe, Toren, and Kevin to talk about a grab-bag of caustic topics including the Ortolan Bunting recipe, an [...]

Who’s taking the red pill? Debunking sexist evolutionary psychology, sexism in science, menstruation, sexual assault victim blaming, women in refrigerators, the Bechdel test plus Star Trek! [...]

Dr Jenna Moccia returns with special hosts Jarrah Hodge and Deanna Ogle for a particularly hysterical look at sexism. Part 1 of 2. Music: “Sobbin’ Women” by Howard Keel et al [...]

The Caustic look at Ivan the Terrible continues with the Massacre of Novgorod, swollen cods, and the Time of Troubles, plus news and pop culture, and our thoughts on where Ivan falls on the [...]