Topic: Mold Allergies

9 chapters across the catalog

Sellout Politics
Episode 817

817: Sellout Politics

Texas Weather, Mold Allergies, and Eye Strain

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the muggy weather in Texas following recent rains and the resulting explosion of mold spores affecting their health. The conversation shifts to eye strain and the difficulty of maintaining focal distance while working on computer monitors.

Frontier Science
Episode 767

767: Frontier Science

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, Austin Weather and Allergies

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 767 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes suffering from severe congestion and allergies, attributing a recent heavy rainfall in Austin to the use of a rain stick. The hosts discuss various home remedies for allergies, including local honey and Aleve, while noting the upcoming Benghazi hearings on C-SPAN.

Cyber Soldiers
Episode 766

766: Cyber Soldiers

Austin Mold Allergies, Alternaria Fungi Health Risks

A discussion regarding severe seasonal mold allergies in Austin, Texas, specifically focusing on the Alternaria genus of fungi. The conversation covers the physical symptoms of mold exposure, including congestion and low energy, and the biological classification of Alternaria as a major plant pathogen and human allergen.

Win By Losing
Episode 727

727: Win By Losing

Austin Black Mold Allergy and Personal Health Struggles

A host describes a severe allergic reaction to black mold currently prevalent in Austin, Texas, reporting symptoms such as extreme fatigue, lung congestion, and a noticeable change in vocal quality. The discussion touches on the difficulty of moving houses while dealing with these physical ailments and the use of quercetin as a potential remedy.

Fruity Drinks
Episode 614 1:02:20 - 1:06:28

614: Fruity Drinks

Quercetin Benefits and Voodoo Doctor Prescriptions

Adam Curry discusses taking Quercetin, an anti-inflammatory plant pigment, to manage severe allergies and brain swelling caused by mold in his Austin home. John C. Dvorak reads from Wikipedia, noting the substance's properties as a bronchodilator and its potential antiviral benefits. The conversation turns to "voodoo" doctors and online communities where people document their experiences with various drugs and supplements.

Dhimmi or Dead
Episode 585

585: Dhimmi or Dead

Cedar Fever Allergies and Minneapolis Weather Extremes

Adam Curry describes suffering from "Cedar Fever" in Austin, Texas, an allergic reaction to cedar pollen that causes respiratory distress and dizziness. He contrasts the unseasonably warm 75-degree temperatures in California and Texas with a ground blizzard and record cold in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The discussion touches on personal health remedies, including visits to an applied kinesiologist and the use of magnolia-based treatments.

Punch a Puppy!
Episode 458 16:51 - 18:34

458: Punch a Puppy!

Environmental Allergies and Texas Mold Alerts

The hosts discuss Adam's ongoing health issues, which John attributes to the psychological stress of moving to a new environment like Texas. Adam clarifies that he is suffering from a severe mold allergy triggered by high local alerts. He describes the difficulty of managing the condition with medication while adjusting to the different allergens found in the Austin area.

Episode 406

406: Zombie Walk

Adam Curry, John C. Dvorak, Mold Allergies, Kardashian Dreams

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes suffering from severe mold allergies common in Austin, which have caused dizziness and low energy. He recounts a vivid nightmare involving tracking Kris Jenner and the Kardashians, which Dvorak attributes to Curry's subconscious interest in reality television.