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Caustic Soda
Hosted by Caustic Soda · EN
The Podcast of the weird, gross, & disturbing
16episodes
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The End with Mr. Dr. Greg Bole
May 24, 202102:51:27Tap to summarizeWith a heavy heart and in honour of our good friend Mr. Dr. Greg Bole we present a very special episode: “The End.” The process and smells of dying, semelparity, animal grief, famous last words, weird wills, and Greg’s final plans and wishes. Update: On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 3:36 PM, Mr. Dr. Greg Bole passed in the loving arms of his wife at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada. We miss our dear friend. Charity O’ The Week: BC Cancer Foundation, in honour of Greg Bole Links: Nerdin’ About Live Caustic Soda Discord Server Viral Transmissions Toren’s Guide to Everything
Transcribe →Fanfare Finale
Mar 28, 201603:29:59Tap to summarizeAlmost six years to the day of our first ever podcast, Mike, Toren, Joe and Kevin are bringing their journey through the absolute worst the world of science, history, and pop culture has to offer to an end. Veteran Guestpert Dr. Rob joins us for the first two hours of our massive farewell episode. We cover almost every followup we’ve got left, including Olfactory Reference Syndrome, necrotic cervix, decomposing corpse poo, toxic trucker pee, auto urine therapy, urine-repellent paint, helminthic therapy, synthetic marijuana, coffin-birth, outrageous anti-abortion laws, vagina potato, poop transplant, ancient viking shit, a creepy face transplant, compulsive-bad-joke-telling (more than our usual), a lethal silicone penis injection, self-amputation, elevator abandonment, an “autism cure” that rates on the Evilometer, the worst auto-racing disaster in history, a whale meat experience, ape answers, mite shit, a failed test of faith, a lethal posthumous snake-bite, crocodile guards, sword booby-traps, a bloody pillow fight, the 1904 Olympic Marathon, bouncy house dangers, a fire-boozenadeo, terrible gamer-parents, The Granny Ripper, and the very last Lesser of Two Evils! Music “Toot Toot Tootsie (Goo’ Bye)” by Al Jolson “When You Go” by Jonathan Coulton “The Caustic Soda Show” by Toren Atkinson and Rowan Lipkovitz (of The Creaking Planks) Charity O’ The Week: Rain City Badger Thanks Researchers/editors Cory, Dave E, Jonathan Snow, Kelly N, Mele, Raymond, Sheri, Teagan and Todd Dr Rob Dr Jenna Firefighter Allan Newell Mr Dr Greg Bole Gavin Pitts Steven Schwartz Yvonne Morrin Lisa Gemino Chris Pramas Chris Stewart from Kerberos Productions Fraser Cain from Astronomycast Nurse Katie Jordan Pratt, Warren Banks, Chris Woods from Horsetrack Hooligans Our amazing listeners, the Soda Jerks. Images <img width="150" height="150" src="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/face-replacement-meeting.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/face-replacement-meeting.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, http://i0.wp.com/caustics...
Transcribe →Elephants, Part 2 of 2
Mar 21, 201601:05:48Tap to summarizeThe caustic look at elephants continues with elephant attacks, beehive fences, Jumbo, Topsy’s execution, plus news and pop culture! Music: “Tiny Paper Elephant” by The Doubleclicks Links World Wildlife Federation of Justice Images <img width="150" height="150" src="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=550%2C550&ssl=1 550w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=225%2C225&ssl=1 225w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1 200w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="5054" data-permalink="http://causticsodapodcast.com/2016/03/21/elephants-part-2-2/jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u/" data-orig-file="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jumbo_the_elephant_-_3b52419u.jpg?fit=1520%2C1131&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1520,1131" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":&qu...
Transcribe →Elephants, Part 1 of 2
Mar 15, 201601:22:04Tap to summarizeYvonne Morrin joins Kevin, Toren, and Joe to talk elephants, starting with a mammoth pop-quiz and a ton of caustic elephacts: musth, the Phajaan ritual, and elephant artificial insemination. Part 1 of 2. Music: “Grown Man Cry (Piano Demo)” by Amanda Palmer Links: Elephant Artificial Insemination Video Elephant Charities: The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly Images <img width="150" height="150" src="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=550%2C550&ssl=1 550w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=225%2C225&ssl=1 225w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1 200w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="5036" data-permalink="http://causticsodapodcast.com/2016/03/14/elephants-part-1-2/crush-elephant-torture/" data-orig-file="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crush-elephant-torture.jpg?fit=1620%2C1080&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1620,1080" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","...
Transcribe →Droughts
Mar 8, 201601:14:53Tap to summarizeCaustic Hosts Joe, Toren, and Kevin get thirsty discussing the causes and effects of droughts including tumblefirenados, the Syrian Civil War, Indian and Chinese famines, the California Water Wars, Lake Karachay, a super-dry extremophile, the horrors experienced in Virginia’s Jamestown Colony, “shade ball” debunking, plus pop culture! Music: “Quantum of Solace” by Miracles of Modern Science Links Earth – a visualization of global weather conditions Syria’s Climate Conflict LA Aqueduct Dynamiting Vogue: Where Chinatown Began California Drought Before/After Drought Reveals Mexican Church Jamestown Mayor Letter Images <img width="150" height="150" src="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/polypedilum_vanderplanki_dry.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/polypedilum_vanderplanki_dry.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/polypedilum_vanderplanki_dry.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/polypedilum_vanderplanki_dry.jpg?resize=225%2C225&ssl=1 225w, http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast....
Transcribe →Killer Plants
Feb 29, 201601:14:05Tap to summarizeCarnivorous plants, strangling kelp, giant hogweed, gympie-gympie, falling saguaros, manchineel trees, coconuts, and more! Music: “Like A Monkey Likes Coconuts” by Hoosier Hot Shots (1939) Images <img width="150" height="150" src="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/drosera-sundew.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="http://i0.wp.com/causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/drosera-sundew.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, http://...
Transcribe →Caligula, Part 2 of 2
Feb 22, 201600:50:32Tap to summarizeKevin, Joe, and Toren conclude Caligula’s history, an exploration of explanations for his behavior, plus pop culture! Music: “The Killing Type” by Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra Links Multiple versions of Caligula Images Videos http://vimeo.com/53296145
Transcribe →Caligula, Part 1 of 2
Feb 15, 201601:03:46Tap to summarizeKevin, Toren, and Joe discuss Evil Dude in History Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, aka “Caligula”. Part 1 of 2 — the early years and rise to power. Music: “Ego” by Colour Machine – Available on iTunes and Google Play Music Images
Transcribe →Arson
Feb 8, 201601:13:58Tap to summarizeAllan Newell rejoins the hosts with his firefighter helmet on to discuss the seven motives of arsonists, Herostratus, the Happy Land Fire, the Clarence Roberts mystery, the Sydney Ghost Train Fire, the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, Operation Backfire, the Pillow Pyro, the Mary Pang Warehouse Fire, and more! Music: “I’m Playing with Fire” by Jack Jackson Charity O’ The Week: BurnFund.org Images <img width="150" height="150" src="http://i0....
Transcribe →Libraries
Feb 1, 201601:21:04Tap to summarizeJoe, Toren, and Kevin “check out” the caustic side of libraries, including both Melvil Dewey’s classification system and the man himself, the librarian who took over China, librarian sex habits, “for sex see librarian”, the Brave Sage of Timbuktu, plus news and pop culture. Recorded at the Vancouver Public Library’s Inspiration Lab! Music: “Nyarlathotep” by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets Links The Brave Sage of Timbuktu: Abdel Kader Haidara Images <a href='http://causticsodapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016...
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