Episodes 6

1 Synthetic Toad Venom Machine

January 4, 2021

44m

Haunted by past mistakes, Hamilton embarks on a journey to correct an error in his reporting and identifies the origin of an international toad venom smoking phenomenon.

2 A Positive Methamphetamine Story

January 11, 2021

44m

From X-ray crystallography to vesicular dopamine release, Hamilton travels the country visiting meth labs in order to understand the process behind a great American folk art.

3 Xenon: the Perfect Anesthetic?

January 18, 2021

44m

Hamilton traces the multibillion year history of nitrous oxide on Earth and follows the strangest noble gas to the Czech Republic.

4 Synethetic Ibogaine-Natural Tramadol

January 25, 2021

44m

After revealing a scientific mystery around Tramadol-addicted cows in Central Africa, Hamilton follows a Gabonese opiate addict to a psychedelic ritual.

5 Bufotenine: In Search of Hataj

February 1, 2021

44m

Succumbing to viewer requests, Hamilton journeys to South America to understand the legend of Bufotenine, the world's oldest psychedelic.

6 Ultra LSD

February 8, 2021

44m

With the precise structure of LSD's molecular target identified, Hamilton discusses the new era of psychedelic research and meets pioneers of the field.

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