The Consulting Toxicologist
Every poison tells a story. Every mystery begins with a molecule.The Consulting Toxicologist is an immersive fiction podcast that blends the suspense of classic detective stories with the real science of medical toxicology.Created and written by emergency physician and board-certified medical toxicologist Dr. Adam Blumenberg, each story follows Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes through the streets, hospitals, and hidden corners of New York City as they unravel impossible poisonings, hidden motives, and crimes where chemistry is the key to the truth. The characters and mysteries are fictional—but the toxicology is real.If you love intelligent mysteries, sharp de...
The Werewolf of the Basker's Villa
A young man is convinced he is becoming a werewolf, and on a dark October night, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to investigate. Strange noises, missing time, and a mysterious creature leave them with an unsettling question: is this foul play, a supernatural curse, or something far more natural? As the clues accumulate, Holmes and Watson discover that the truth may be hiding closer to home than anyone expects.
It's Alimentary, My Dear Holmes
A healthy young woman arrives at the emergency department in relentless, life-threatening seizures—and no one can explain why. As every treatment fails and the clock ticks toward disaster, Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes race to uncover the hidden toxin before it's too late. A cryptic clue, an overlooked detail, and Dr. Watson's razor-sharp deductions lead to a shocking revelation that transforms an ordinary medical mystery into a deadly puzzle. Can they identify the poison before another victim falls? Join The Consulting Toxicologist for a gripping blend of detective fiction, emergency medicine, and real-world toxicology that will keep you gu...
The Inventory of Stolen Light
A man arrives at a New York City hospital with what appears to be a severe case of the flu. But as his condition rapidly deteriorates, Dr. Watson realizes the diagnosis doesn't fit. An unusual pattern of illness points toward something far more sinister: an invisible poison that standard tests fail to detect.
A Study in Viridian
A Study in Viridian follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson into the heart of modern-day Manhattan, where an unexplained poisoning sets them on the trail of a mystery hidden in chemistry. As baffling cases emerge and the clues grow more elusive, Holmes discovers that the greatest challenge isn't finding the poison: it's proving it was ever there. Blending authentic toxicology with classic deduction, this original audio drama asks one simple question: what if Sherlock Holmes' greatest cases began with a molecule?
