Fanfare Finale
Summary
In the final episode of Caustic Soda, hosts Rob Tarswell, Kevin Leeson, and Torin Atkinson say goodbye to the show while sharing a backlog of listener stories. The episode features a deep dive into olfactory reference syndrome, a physician's account of forensic pathology smells, and a harrowing tale of synthetic marijuana addiction. The hosts also discuss the scientific plausibility of helminthic therapy and conclude with a grim look at the phenomenon of post-mortem fetal extrusion.
Topics discussed
Intro and The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets fundraiser
Fan shoutouts and the Hugasaurus Rex t-shirt
Listener story: Smell phobia and 'Stinky Brain Syndrome'
Forensic pathology: The smell of decomposing corpses
Athlete's foot struggles and pH discussions
Urine news: San Francisco and IV drug use bars
Hookworm therapy for asthma and allergies
Listener story: Smoking carpet fibers and coughing
Coffin birth and the case of Marina
Potato in vagina and jawbone pearl surgery
Nasal tubes and the Abdominable Snowman
Lloyd's Bank coprolite: The famous Viking turd
Face transplant stories and emergency C-sections
Surgical adrenaline, bad jokes, and spider mother
Unlicensed injections and phantom limb pain
MMS enemas, jerk-ometers, and magnesium alloys
1955 Le Mans disaster and the magnesium car
Whale meat, ape keepers, and palm oil
Face mites, dust, and lion bite scars
UK extreme pornography laws and snake bites
Knife-hoarding woman and pillow fight injuries
1904 Olympic marathon: Strychnine and dehydration
Bounce house accidents and the Granny Ripper
Face transplant pros/cons and vanity vs. sloth
Six-year anniversary, guest credits, and archive release
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