• 97: Radithor

  • Oct 31 2023
  • Length: 38 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • After the discovery of atomic decay, radioactive medicines were soon stocked in drug stores across the world. Today's episode centers on "Radithor," a radioactive patent drug consumed by famed semi-pro golfer Eben Byers; who would go on to be known as "a guy you absolutely shouldn't look up on Google images. Please."

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