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Let's Pharmonize: A Pharmacy Show

Let's Pharmonize: A Pharmacy Show

By Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift

Pharmacy students Shane and Cal are out to prove that the world of pharmacy is way more interesting than counting pills! Please enjoy our shared passion for public health, and, if you want to join our growing, supporting fans, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter @letspharmonize.

Topics you may see in our Titles:
History: A look into an intriguing pharmacy topic of our past!
Pop Culture: A pharmacy story from the trendy world!
Total Recall: Stories of rises and falls of big pharma and drug recalls!
Spotlight: Couldn't fit into one of our categories? Here's where it'll be!
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TOTAL RECALL: Accutane and its Horrible Side Effects

Let's Pharmonize: A Pharmacy ShowAug 17, 2020

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Pharmacy in Pop Culture with Pharmacy Focus - Part 2

Pharmacy in Pop Culture with Pharmacy Focus - Part 2

In this episode we are joined once again by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some examples of pharmacy in pop culture. In Part 1, we took a close look at the ACLS scenes from Flatliners (1990), and in Part 2 we'll examine Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the Witcher show and games.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal and Jill are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional music from Pixabay and Fesliyanstudios.

May 05, 202247:19
Pharmacy in Pop Culture with Pharmacy Focus - Part 1

Pharmacy in Pop Culture with Pharmacy Focus - Part 1

In this episode we are joined once again by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some examples of pharmacy in pop culture. In Part 1, we'll take a close look at the ACLS scenes from Flatliners (1990), and in Part 2 (coming out next week) we'll examine Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the Witcher show and games. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal and Jill are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional music from Pixabay and Fesliyanstudios. 

Apr 25, 202241:46
COVID-19 - Omicron and the New Antiviral Treatments

COVID-19 - Omicron and the New Antiviral Treatments

Welcome back to Let's Pharmonize! Here to bring you the same great content you've grown to love are Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift. Today we're kicking off Season Three of Let's Pharmonize with a discussion of the new variant of concern, Omicron, as well as some new antiviral treatments for COVID-19 hitting the market.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios

Jan 04, 202243:25
HISTORY: The Worst Sporting Event of ALL TIME

HISTORY: The Worst Sporting Event of ALL TIME

The 1904 Olympic Marathon lives in infamy as the worst sporting event of all time. Here's the stories of 7 runners who risked their lives for an event that was utterly stupid.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios

Inspiration for this video comes from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4AhABManTw

Thanks to Jon Bois for enlightening us to the atrocity of this event!

Nov 09, 202125:14
POP CULTURE: Captain America's Super Soldier Serum

POP CULTURE: Captain America's Super Soldier Serum

The contents of the super-soldier serum have been the subject of speculation for decades. Today we learn the truth about what makes Captain America great from our very own Justin Frederick. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios

Nov 01, 202127:26
COVID-19 - Neuropilin-1, the New Doorway for Viral Entry

COVID-19 - Neuropilin-1, the New Doorway for Viral Entry

The additional receptor implicated in Sars-COV-2's entry process, while not exactly new, is definitely not getting the fair share of the spotlight with ACE2. Involved in many complicated pathways in normal physiology, new research points to interesting possibilities for the future of pain treatment. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios

Oct 25, 202124:20
NCAP Pharmacy JEOPARDY! State Championship!

NCAP Pharmacy JEOPARDY! State Championship!

The final installment of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the terrific students from each of the four North Carolina Pharmacy Schools. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October!

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Oct 14, 202121:01
Pharmacy JEOPARDY! with HPU Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy

Pharmacy JEOPARDY! with HPU Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy

The third installment of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the terrific students of High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy in North Carolina. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October!

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Oct 04, 202118:02
Pharmacy JEOPARDY! With Campbell University School of Pharmacy

Pharmacy JEOPARDY! With Campbell University School of Pharmacy

The second installment of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the amazing students of Campbell University School of Pharmacy in North Carolina. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October!

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Sep 22, 202116:02
Pharmacy JEOPARDY! With UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Pharmacy JEOPARDY! With UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

The first of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the amazing students of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in North Carolina. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October! 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Sep 14, 202123:40
Pop Culture Potpourri

Pop Culture Potpourri

The experts on drugs in pop culture return for another foray into the fictional. In this special episode Justin, Shane, Mickey and Cal join together to discuss several different drugs and medical items from different movies or video games. Today we're discussing Lord of the Rings, Dredd, and Resident Evil. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Sep 07, 202137:37
SPOTLIGHT: CTE and the Damage it Causes

SPOTLIGHT: CTE and the Damage it Causes

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain disease often found in former athletes who played professionally in contact sports. Today, we will discuss the physiology behind the condition, and some of the players who have since passed that suffered from it.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Aug 31, 202135:24
COVID-19 - Ivermectin and Fenofibrate, What's the Deal?

COVID-19 - Ivermectin and Fenofibrate, What's the Deal?

COVID-19 has brought about a whirlwind of new information as scientists around the world grapple with the overwhelming responsibility of understanding this complex virus. Shane, Cal, Mickey and Ivan spend some time today discussing two novel treatments for COVID-19.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Aug 23, 202127:26
HISTORY: The Pharmacopoeia

HISTORY: The Pharmacopoeia

The Pharmacopoeia, oft taken for granted, has been through many major changes over the past few centuries. Mickey Ferguson takes us back to the ancient origins of what we now know as the pharmacopoeia.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Aug 16, 202117:45
POP CULTURE: Fear Street

POP CULTURE: Fear Street

Horror movies haven't been known for their meticulous research into physiology and pharmacology. However, the effects of the events in Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994 may surprise you. In this episode we'll discuss, antiarrhythmics, opioids, and epipens, and what happens when you have the ultimate pharmacy cocktail.  

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Kelly and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Aug 09, 202138:10
SPOTLIGHT: Human Physiology in Space

SPOTLIGHT: Human Physiology in Space

Space travel is nothing new, but so few people have traveled beyond the reaches of our atmosphere that we still don't really know what happens to the body in space. For decades scientists and researchers have investigated the effects of zero gravity on the heart, eyes, gastrointestinal system, and more. Joined again by Kelly Kerr, our hosts dive in and discuss what we've learned over the past 60 years.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Kelly and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Aug 02, 202144:40
HISTORY: The Demise of the Presidents Part 1

HISTORY: The Demise of the Presidents Part 1

Today, we begin the first of a four part series where we dive into the deaths of all 40 US presidents throughout history. From Asthma, to Epiglottitis, to Typhoid Fever, the deaths of the first 10 presidents are full of mystery and intrigue. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Kelly and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Jul 27, 202132:13
SPOTLIGHT: The Future of Pharmacy with Todd Eury

SPOTLIGHT: The Future of Pharmacy with Todd Eury

Today, in a special collaboration with CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network Todd Eury, Shane and Cal weigh their input of the future of the pharmacy profession from a Pharmacy student's perspective. Even more special, Cal joined Todd in the PPN Headquarters in Hiller, PA for this special episode! Enjoy!

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Kelly and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

Jul 22, 202134:43
POP CULTURE: Outlander

POP CULTURE: Outlander

Today we are joined by a very special guest, creator of our music and wife of Shane, Kelly Kerr! Kelly, Shane and Ivan Stewart dive in to discuss the medical accuracy of the time-hopping medical romance drama Outlander. From performing amateur surgery to inventing penicillin 150 years early, Claire Beauchamp is consistently put to the test to prove her medical abilities. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Kelly and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Feslyan Studios.

Jul 12, 202137:54
RxRise: The Solution to Pharmaceutical Obsolescence

RxRise: The Solution to Pharmaceutical Obsolescence

Joining us today is an incredibly special guest: Adam Gladieux of RxRise! After having worked in the pharmaceutical industry for years, Adam has set out to solve the longstanding problem of pharmaceutical waste, by putting usable product in the hands of pharmacies and hospitals. RxRise is a revolutionary new platform that will bridge the gap between manufacturers and any system that dispenses drug product, whether it be a long-term care facility, independent pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sound by Feslyan Studios.

Jul 01, 202128:53
SPOTLIGHT: Medicine for Plants

SPOTLIGHT: Medicine for Plants

Humans and animals aren't the only living things that use drugs. Drugs are designed and implemented to treat plants too! Whether as defoliants to destroy plants or antifungals to treat crops, drugs have been used heavily for the past hundred years on agriculture around the world. Mickey Ferguson joins us in this interesting spotlight and blast from the past. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro. 

Also featuring:
Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire by the Ink Blots

Additional music and sound by Feslyan Studios.

Jun 28, 202122:52
HISTORY: The Origin of Anesthesia

HISTORY: The Origin of Anesthesia

Anesthesia, like all great medical breakthroughs, was brought about by necessity. Also like many medical breakthroughs, the discovery of anesthesia was an accident. Ivan Stewart joins us yet again to delve into the exciting history of ether and chloroform. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro. Special thanks to Kelly Kerr and Granny for providing the voices of the cavepeople. 

Also featuring:
Bo To Sie Zykle Tak Zaczyna by Henryk Gold

Additional music and sound by Feslyan Studios.

Jun 21, 202138:42
HISTORY: The Legend of Rasputin

HISTORY: The Legend of Rasputin

Rasputin has been a name surrounded by an aura of fear and mysticism for a hundred years. The mystery of his demise has been the subject of much speculation and debate. Join us as we put those rumors to rest. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Also featuring:
Lost in the Blossoming Gardens by Alexander Litvinovsky
Rasputin by Boney M
Yankee Doodle
Entry of the Gladiators by Julius Fucik
In the Dark of the Night by David Newman and Stephen Flaherty

Additional music by Feslyan Studios.

Jun 14, 202131:36
HISTORY: The True Story of Penicillin

HISTORY: The True Story of Penicillin

Forget what you know about Penicillin, Kelly Brown is here to set the record straight. From accidents and mishaps, to devious information leaks, the details of the creation of this historical life-saving drug will surprise and amuse you. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Also featuring:
Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns
Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven

Additional music by Feslyan Studios.

Jun 07, 202141:51
POP CULTURE: Iron Man and the History of Pacemakers

POP CULTURE: Iron Man and the History of Pacemakers

Justin Frederick joins us again with another look into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time with Iron Man and his fascinating Arc Reactor located in the center of his chest. Besides being a flashy target for the bad guys, the Arc Reactor serves a purpose in keeping Tony alive. In this episode, we discuss the physiological plausibility of an Arc Reactor in your chest as well as the history of pacemakers throughout the past few hundred years. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music by Feslyan Studios. 

May 31, 202159:41
SPOTLIGHT SHORT: Tuskegee and HeLa Cells

SPOTLIGHT SHORT: Tuskegee and HeLa Cells

Today's episode is a 2-part round-table discussion between Cal, Shane, and Mickey about two of the most controversial pieces of medicine known to the modern world. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional Music from DS Productions

May 25, 202118:01
POP CULTURE: Mass Effect's Genophage

POP CULTURE: Mass Effect's Genophage

Have you ever played through the emotional and exciting space opera that is "Mass Effect" and wondered if the subplot of intergalactic chemical genocide was physiologically plausible? If you answered "yes" to that question, then you're in the right place. If you answered "no," then you're probably normal. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional Music from Fesliyan Studios. 

May 10, 202132:41
HISTORY: The Madness of King George III

HISTORY: The Madness of King George III

Chop, chop, the King, the King! King George III is largely known as "The Mad King who lost the United States". In actuality, his story is much, MUCH more interesting. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

May 03, 202120:21
POP CULTURE: Librium from The Queen's Gambit

POP CULTURE: Librium from The Queen's Gambit

The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix mini-series released in 2020, featured an unlikely cast member alongside Anya Taylor-Joy: Librium, aka Chlordiazepoxide. Uncover the true history of the very first benzodiazepine and join Shane, Mickey and Cal as we analyze the realism of its portrayal in this excellent mini-series. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal and Jill are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Apr 26, 202130:48
SPOTLIGHT: Old-Timey Medicine with Pharmacy Focus

SPOTLIGHT: Old-Timey Medicine with Pharmacy Focus

In this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some old-timey medical treatments and how they've evolved over time. From the Iron Lung to the Clap, we hope you enjoy these four antiquated medical treatments. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal and Jill are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Apr 19, 202151:00
HISTORY: Weight-Loss Drugs throughout Time

HISTORY: Weight-Loss Drugs throughout Time

Imagine: You put on a few pounds over vacation and now it's time to get back in shape. What medicine do you reach for? Well, certainly none of these. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional music by CCKaraoke, Stingray Karaoke, and KaraFun Karaoke. 

Apr 13, 202122:03
SPOTLIGHT: Zolgensma, The Most Expensive Drug Ever

SPOTLIGHT: Zolgensma, The Most Expensive Drug Ever

Viagra, Crestor, Eliquis, and many other brand-name medications come to mind when the discussion turns to expensive drugs. These drugs are pocket change in comparison to Zolgensma, a new(ish) gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy that costs as much as a private island. Tune in as our hosts discuss this incredible drug and some of the ramifications of its incredible price tag. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional music by FesliyanStudios

Apr 05, 202123:55
SPOTLIGHT: COVID-19 Vaccine Alleged Infertility

SPOTLIGHT: COVID-19 Vaccine Alleged Infertility

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jordan Smith, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at High Point University and our go-to expert for questions on infectious diseases. We'll discuss the rumors of infertility associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, and any possible long-term effects of getting vaccinated. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional music by FesliyanStudios

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Mar 08, 202137:39
SPOTLIGHT: Vaping

SPOTLIGHT: Vaping

This week we are joined by Mickey Ferguson to discuss some of the physiological differences between vaping and smoking. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Feb 17, 202117:07
SPOTLIGHT: Gas Station Supplements

SPOTLIGHT: Gas Station Supplements

Have you ever found yourself standing in line at the gas station checkout, eyes drifting lazily over to the ostentatious and suggestive display of supplements both titillating and academically intriguing, and found yourself wondering "Hey man, what's in that stuff?" If you said 'yes' then we've got the episode for you. Ivan Stewart is BACK and here to elucidate the mysterious and sublime world of gas station supplements. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Feb 02, 202135:49
HISTORY: The Lost Expedition: The Medical Mysteries

HISTORY: The Lost Expedition: The Medical Mysteries

This is the story of the 1846 expedition to the Arctic to finally traverse the northwest passage. The story of HMS Erebus and Terror are full of incredible medical mysteries and stories that are still being discovered to this day. Here is part 2 of the episode, where the hosts discuss the background and all that we know about what happened.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Jan 26, 202123:05
HISTORY: The Lost Expedition: The Story

HISTORY: The Lost Expedition: The Story

This is the story of the 1846 expedition to the Arctic to finally traverse the northwest passage. The story of HMS Erebus and Terror are full of incredible medical mysteries and stories that are still being discovered to this day. Here is part 1 of the episode, where the hosts discuss the background and all that we know about what happened.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Jan 25, 202120:54
POP CULTURE: Hannibal and the Floater Pharmacist

POP CULTURE: Hannibal and the Floater Pharmacist

How would a floater pharmacist plan to kidnap his patients? By tampering with their medication of course! Exactly how plausible is the method of abduction used by fictional character Elden Stammets in an episode of Hannibal? Find out with our intrepid hosts and special guest Kelly Brown in this week's episode. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Jan 18, 202131:49
POP CULTURE: Run (2020): The Movie

POP CULTURE: Run (2020): The Movie

What does Digoxin, Lidocaine, and a household pesticide have in common? Find out by listening to our review of the movie Run, released November 2020. Oh, and by the way, spoiler alert is on!


This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!


Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.


PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,


A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.


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Jan 11, 202118:22
HISTORY: Medicine of World War II

HISTORY: Medicine of World War II

World War II was fought by men, but it was the medicine and medics who turned the tides of many battles, and perhaps ultimately the war. From the early use of sulfanilamide to the discovery of penicillin, WWII was the first major conflict wherein fewer men died to disease than to battle, thanks to the dedication of medics and aid-men.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

Sad Winds by FesliyanStudios

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Dec 21, 202030:24
SPOTLIGHT: Designer Drugs

SPOTLIGHT: Designer Drugs

We're not talking about drugs made by Louis Vuitton or Dior, no. We're talking about drugs designed to circumvent existing laws by pushing the boundaries of chemistry. Brought to you by the hilarious Ivan Stewart, this episode will entertain as we explore the world of designer drugs. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Dec 07, 202039:09
POP CULTURE: Drugs of Metal Gear

POP CULTURE: Drugs of Metal Gear

Metal Gear is a series not known for realism, however the detail in the medicine and drugs portrayed in the game turn out surprisingly deep. Mickey Ferguson joins us again to deliver this funny and fascinating analysis of the drugs of Metal Gear. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Nov 30, 202022:17
SPOTLIGHT: Mountain Man Medicine

SPOTLIGHT: Mountain Man Medicine

When you are in the high mountains, with no civilization in sight, you have to get creative. Here are 5 incredible medical tales from mountain men. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Nov 23, 202032:44
POP CULTURE: Black Panther's Heart-Shaped Herb

POP CULTURE: Black Panther's Heart-Shaped Herb

The Black Panther proves to be more medically accurate than you might think. In this episode, our hosts are joined by friend and classmate Justin Frederick to discuss the realism of the heart-shaped herb; the source of the Black Panther's powers. We discuss ayahuasca, why cat's always land on their feet, and whether or not Cal should watch "The Black Panther," (he should.) All that and more on Let's Pharmonize! 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Audio from Black Panther owned by Disney Studios. 

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Nov 16, 202028:36
SPOTLIGHT: Genetic Superpowers

SPOTLIGHT: Genetic Superpowers

Genetic mutations can result in anything from different hair colors to conditions like muscular dystrophy or cystic fibrosis, but did you know that the hands of fate can also dole out genetic superpowers? In this episode, our non-GMO hosts discuss three genetic mutations that result in abilities some consider to be... unnatural. 

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

Additional music and sounds by Fesliyanstudios

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Nov 09, 202020:56
SPOTLIGHT: Tylenol, How do you work??

SPOTLIGHT: Tylenol, How do you work??

How is it possible that we don't know how a drug, once called the most dangerous drug in the world, actually works? Well, meet Tylenol, the drug with many names and even more potential pathways. 


This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Nov 02, 202020:40
Let's Pharmonize: Halloween Special

Let's Pharmonize: Halloween Special

Happy Halloween! Join our spooky (g)hosts as we serve up scares in our 2020 Halloween special episode! This week we'll be analyzing the realism of a well-known "creepypasta" (scary story shared around the internet) from 2010 known as the "Russian Sleep Experiment." Following this analysis, we're excited to share our very own take on creepypasta! Cal shares an original scary story titled "The Overnight Pharmacist."

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro and for that exclusive interview.

Featuring Evil Rising and Dark Shadows by fesliyanstudios.

Also featuring "Horror Ambience" from ESN productions. 

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Oct 26, 202036:36
SPOTLIGHT: Mammalian Meat Allergy

SPOTLIGHT: Mammalian Meat Allergy

The mammalian meat allergy, or alpha-gal allergy, has eluded physicians for decades. Rising in prevalence over the past few years, it's time to shine a light on the hidden danger of tick bites. Featuring a special interview with Kelly Kerr, the composer of our intro music and wife of Shane, this episode will enlighten and entertain you.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro and for that exclusive interview.

Additional music by fesliyanstudios. 

Also featuring "The Lark Ascending" composed by Ralph Vaughn Williams. 

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Oct 19, 202033:33
POP CULTURE: Valkyr from Max Payne

POP CULTURE: Valkyr from Max Payne

Special guest Ivan Stewart joins us today to discuss the fictional drug Valkyr from the Max Payne series of video games and movie. From the seedy underbelly of New York City comes the dangerous drug Valkyr, an addicting performance enhancer with the ability to turn an ordinary thug into a powerful supersoldier. Or plague them with deadly side effects and hallucinations. Please join us as the hilarious Ivan Stewart shares this great piece of pop culture and we break down the plausibility of Valkyr.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Oct 12, 202032:06
TOTAL RECALL: Ergamisol

TOTAL RECALL: Ergamisol

What does a Golden Retriever, Cocaine, and Vascular explosion have in common? Find out about Ergamisol, the recalled anti-worm medication.

This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!

Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Oct 05, 202009:39