We've covered a lot of drugs in our history, and today we tackle heroin, one of the most dangerous of all.
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# Summary
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the dark history and science of heroin, exploring everything from its origins as a pharmaceutical wonder drug created by the Bayer Company in 1898 to why it remains one of the most addictive and destructive substances on the planet. They discuss how heroin affects the brain's chemistry, the brutal reality of withdrawal, and trace the surprising evolution of drug policy from the Harrison Act through today's failed war on drugs. Throughout the episode, they examine why heroin keeps reappearing across different regions of the world and how the drug's easy production and high addiction potential make it nearly impossible to eradicate through enforcement alone.
Better Call Saul
2015
TV-MA
★ 8.7
"But I ended up going on starting Better Call Saul and now I'm super into that. — Chuck mentions he started watching Better Call Saul after stopping Ozark."
— Chuck
Black Sheep
1996
1h 26m
★ 6.1
"You sound like Chris Farley in Black Sheep. Never saw it. — Chuck references a scene from Black Sheep where Chris Farley lists different drug consumption methods."
— Chuck
Dazed and Confused
1993
1h 42m
★ 7.3
"Have you ever seen Dazed and Confused, my friend? — Josh references the film as an example of a marijuana-themed movie during a discussion about drug movies."
— Josh
Half Baked
1998
R
1h 22m
★ 6.3
"What about Half Baked? Half Baked, How High, like movies where it's literally just about marijuana. — Josh cites Half Baked as an example of a movie where marijuana is the central focus."
— Josh
How High
2001
R
1h 33m
★ 6.4
"What about Half Baked? Half Baked, How High, like movies where it's literally just about marijuana. — Josh mentions How High as another marijuana-focused movie."
— Josh
"Except on the TV show, Ozark. But I haven't gotten to the point yet, so be quiet. — Chuck references Ozark as a show where opium poppies are cultivated, jokingly warning Josh not to spoil it."
— Chuck
Pulp Fiction
1994
2h 34m
★ 8.5
"And, you know, even if it's not about heroin, stuff like Pulp Fiction, like I think heroin has been romanticized. — Josh references Pulp Fiction as an example of how heroin has been romanticized in film."
— Josh
Requiem for a Dream
2000
1h 42m
★ 8.0
"What was the name of that movie? It's Jared Leto and Jennifer Connolly. Oh, good lord. Requiem for a Dream. — Josh and Chuck discuss Requiem for a Dream as a harrowing heroin movie that includes disturbing imagery."
— Josh
Trainspotting
1996
1h 34m
★ 8.0
"But heroin movies are great. Well, I mean, you got what, Trainspotting? — Josh lists Trainspotting as a great example of a heroin movie."
— Josh
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