In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we mix pop culture laughs with real medical science, diving into two unforgettable TV moments:
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Saved by the Bell: Season 2, Episode 9 “Jessie’s Song” — the iconic caffeine pill meltdown that became one of the most memorable (and meme-worthy) “very special episodes” in TV history. We unpack the real risks and benefits of caffeine, from daily energy boosts to medical uses and toxicity.
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Family Guy: Season 2, Episode 14 “Let’s Go to the Hop” — Peter’s toad-licking misadventure brings us to the strange world of hallucinogenic amphibians, the dangers of toxin use, and how psychedelics are being reexamined in modern psychotherapy.
And yes… there might be some singing involved. 🎵🤣
🍸 Featured Cocktails: Substances in a GlassTwo on-theme cocktails make this episode extra fun:
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Espresso & Cream Cocktail – a layered, frothy coffee-inspired drink with espresso, vodka, Baileys, and café de olla simple syrup (recipe here).
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The Psychedelic Frog – a colorful cocktail as wild as its namesake (recipe here).
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Caffeine use — daily benefits, risks of overuse, and medical applications (like treating migraines).
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Caffeine toxicity — how much is too much, and what happens when the system is overloaded.
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Frog/toad licking — the Colorado River toad’s hallucinogenic compounds, myths vs. dangers, and why national parks have posted warnings.
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Psychedelics in medicine — how substances once considered taboo are now being studied for PTSD, depression, and other conditions.
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Pop culture portrayals of substance use — from Jessie Spano’s “I’m so excited” breakdown to Peter Griffin’s psychedelic trip.
Saved by the Bell & Caffeine
Family Guy & Psychedelic Frogs
✨ From caffeine highs to psychedelic trips, this episode takes you on a journey through science, medicine, and TV history—all with a cocktail in hand.
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