Topic: Esophagus

A new study claims that drinking tea hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit increases the risk of esophageal cancer by 90%. The hosts dismiss the report as "bull crap," comparing it to past health scares involving cast iron pans, eggs, and Chilean grapes. They recount a 1980s incident where the U.S. banned all Chilean grape imports after two grapes were allegedly found contaminated with cyanide.

Sir Greg Davies, the heavy metal historian, shares a personal story about a health scare involving Barrett's Esophagus. He credits his girlfriend, Jennifer Weta, for her support during his recovery and for gifting him the donation that secured his knighthood.

A "story of the day" involves a Marin County judge who allegedly contracted a parasite from contaminated sushi. According to the anecdote, during a dinner party, a small worm traveled up the judge's esophagus and exited through his nose while he was speaking to guests.