529. Ben's Random Biker Mushroom Advice

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by taking advice from a random stranger who rides past you on a bike trail and recommends that you eat a mushroom.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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381. Eating Random Mushrooms From the Forest

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating "random" mushrooms from the forest.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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