Poppers have been "popping" up for recreational and medical use since the 1920s. By understanding their past, we can better grasp the evolving relationship between drugs, sexuality, and public health. We had the pleasure of unpacking their history with Adam Zmith — writer, podcast producer, and author of Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures. Adam discusses the policing and regulation of poppers, what these reveal about power and pleasure, and how queer communities have both shaped