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Poisons and Pestilence

Brett Edwards
Biological Warfare
Chemical Weapons
Chemical Warfare
The Expanse
Biosecurity
The Omega Man
World War I
Fallout
Bioterrorism
Misinformation
Radiation
Fungi
Anthrax
Zombie Movies
Public Health
Risk Assessment
Genetic Modification
Regulation and Policy
Porton Down
Siege Of Caffa

A History of Biological and Chemical Warfare

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In this episode we examine the earliest reference to poison arrows in accounts of European expeditions to the Americas in the 15th Century. This is the first part of a study which runs up untill around 1700.

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Reid Kirby will be publishing his book in June. Follow him at: www.linkedin.com/in/rkirby/

Media Credits: ABC news.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-jA96JgD9U

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In this episode Jessica Morris discusses her work on the evolution of British Gas Strategy during WW1.

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Reid Kirby
Expert on chemical warfare and author of an upcoming book on poisoned weapons
Episode: 41 Bonus Episode: Poisoned Weapons with Reid Kirby
Jessica Morris
Master's scholar focused on British chemical weapons programmes during World War I.
Episode: 40 Bonus Episode: From Loos to Livens with Jessica Morris
Jerry Smith
Expert in chemical weapon disarmament and crisis management, formerly engaged with the OPCW, currently in the insurance sector.
Formerly with the OPCW
Episode: 39 Bonus Episode: Destroying Syria's Chemical Weapons with Jerry Smith
Jean Pascal Zanders
Expert in chemical and biological weapons disarmament with extensive experience at SIPRI and other research initiatives.
The Trench
Episode: 38 Bonus Episode: Clouds over the Hague with Jean Pascal Zanders
Dr. Mike Parker
A biologist by training, an immunologist and virologist who transitioned into biosecurity.
cobrabiosecurity.org
Episode: 33 Bonus Episode: Bio-threats ain't what they used to be (or are they?) with Michael Parker
Andrej Boron
Civil defense instructor and YouTuber at CBRN Academy, specializing in gas mask reviews and safety education.
CBRN Academy
Episode: 32 Bonus Episode: History of Czechoslovak Gas Masks with Andrej Boron
Conor Browne
Biological risk consultant with over ten years of experience advising organizations on pathogen risks.
Episode: 31 Movie Review: The Omega Man with Conor Browne
Gene Godbold
Gene works for Signature Science LLC and has extensive knowledge in biological toxins and pathogens.
Signature Science LLC
Episode: 30 Bonus Episode: Why do bugs go bad?
Dr. Emily Ricotta
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Episode: 29 Movie Review Special: The Expanse with Emily Ricotta

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Brett
Host of the Poisons and Pestilence podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Excellent, in depth discussions on all things chemical and biological weapons history, policy, puns, and all other interesting aspects

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kai
    a year ago
  • A must listen podcast for CBRN historians

    Brett combines a historian’s eye for structured analysis and wry humour to make his episodes really brilliant listening. Even if he hasn’t had me on yet 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBRNESteve
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great

    An unusual subject, well presented by someone who knows their stuff - Great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Lee 1711
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A concise and intriguing look into how we used diseases, toxins, venoms, and poison to kill each other through human history.

    Hoping the creator updates soon.

    Podcast Addict
    Runaround Coyote
    4 years ago
  • A concise and intriguing look into how we used diseases, toxins, venoms, and poison to kill each other through human history.

    Hoping the creator updates soon.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Runaround Coyote
    4 years ago

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30 Bonus Episode: Why do bugs go bad?
Q: Why do pathogens produce toxins?
Pathogens produce toxins to disable immune responses and secure their own survival, though the exact evolutionary reasons can vary.
30 Bonus Episode: Why do bugs go bad?
Q: How do bacteria, viruses, and rickettsia differ in their lifecycle?
Rickettsia need a living host and die quickly if exposed to the environment; viruses are dormant outside a host, while bacteria can survive longer due to their protective shells.
30 Bonus Episode: Why do bugs go bad?
Q: What is a pathogen?
A pathogen can only be defined with respect to the host, with trillions of microbes existing, but obligate pathogens like viruses are always pathogens.
38 Bonus Episode: Clouds over the Hague with Jean Pascal Zanders
Q: Has the punishment for chemical weapon usage been a key driver in maintaining the prohibition norm?
The lack of, or intensity of the response to the violation weakens or strengthens the norm, not necessarily the violation itself.
38 Bonus Episode: Clouds over the Hague with Jean Pascal Zanders
Q: What do you think about the impact of disinformation on perceptions of chemical and biological weapons?
Disinformation in the chemical or biological spheres are as old as the weapons themselves, often serving geopolitical strategies.

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