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A weekly discussion of all things biotech – breaking news, data, deals, and FDA actions – with a community of biotech industry leaders and experts. Join the live streams hosted by @BiotechCH, @daphnezohar, @bradloncar and @biotech1 on Twitter Spaces every Friday at 12pm ET.

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On this week's episode, Sam Fazeli, Josh Schimmer, Eric Schmidt, Paul Matteis, and special guest STAT's Matt Herper open on the market, noting that despite a wobbly day for biotech, the XBI holds strong gains year-to-date. The conversation turns to F... more

On this week’s episode, Josh Schimmer, Eric Schmidt, Tess Cameron, and Sam Fazeli open by noting the XBI’s continued rise, debating whether biotech is getting ahead of itself. The co-hosts call this a “new era” in which biotech can be profitable rath... more

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On this week’s episode, Graig Suvannavejh, Eric Schmidt, Paul Matteis and Financial Times’ Oliver Barnes kicked off with the biotech market, with the XBI in positive territory and 12 biotech IPOs completed so far this year. They expected the IPO wind... more

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On this week’s episode, Yaron Werber, Tess Cameron, SamFazeli, and Brian Skorney kick off with a look at markets, noting that while AI remains hot, biotech may be cooling amid anticipated tech IPOs. The co-hosts note that biotech saw a significant re... more

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Jason Kelly
Co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks
Episode: Episode 184 - May 29, 2026
Oliver Barnes
Journalist, Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Episode 179 - April 10, 2026
Adam Feuerstein
Special guest, biotech journalist
The Street (guest)
Episode: Episode 174 - February 27, 2026
John Stanford
Host of the Making Medicines podcast
Making Medicines
Episode: Episode 166 - December 12, 2025
Allison DeAngelis
Biotech journalist
Endpoints News
Episode: Episode 163 - November 14, 2025
Drew Armstrong
Biotech reporter
Endpoints News
Episode: Episode 163 - November 14, 2025
Matt Gline
Special guest and industry expert
Episode: Episode 135 - March 21, 2025
Steve Usdin
Washington editor for BioCentury, expert on biotech policies
BioCentury
Episode: Episode 131 - February 14, 2025
John Crowley
CEO of Bio
Bio
Episode: Episode 127 - January 17, 2025

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Biotech Hangout Hosts (deduplicated)
A rotating panel of biotechnology industry veterans and analysts providing live market commentary, regulatory updates, and deal analysis.
Biotech Hangout Panelists
Key contributors across episodes providing market and regulatory perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Really Great Podcast

    I am new to listening to podcasts but this has quickly become my favorite one. I know the audio is bad sometimes but other than that the insights are really awesome and great to learn from. Please continue making more, I love listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mpat5!
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic conversations, but the audio quality is extremely poor

    It looks like listeners have been pointing this out for more than three years — great discussions from experienced insiders, but terrible audio. I am not sure why the production team has not made even a small effort to improve it. It is a shame, because about ~15 minutes out of each episode are not even understandable.

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    3
    Oncoproteins
    United States8 months ago
  • Great content, audio is unbearable

    Great content and discussions but the audio/lack of editing is so terrible I won’t be listening again. Please fix your audio so we can enjoy the podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Impostersyyndrome
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent content, terrible audio quality

    Please improve audio

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tgjoufdee
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic content but poor call quality

    Fantastic and very informative discussions! I only wish the call/audio quality was significantly better. Unfortunately, some of the commentators are very difficult to comprehend. Absolutely a 5 for the content but a 2 for the overall audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Oncoproteins
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the depth of industry knowledge and practical takeaways for investors and operators.
Fans appreciate guest diversity and insider perspectives from biotech leadership.
A sizeable portion highlight ongoing audio quality as a recurring issue affecting overall enjoyment.
Many callers note consistently strong analyses of market moves and regulatory topics.
Some listeners wish for more streamlined production and editing to improve clarity.

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Episode 184 - May 29, 2026
Q: How do you view the Coins Act and national security concerns impacting drug development and licensing overseas?
The discussion centers on balancing national security and competitive innovation, arguing that overly restrictive licensing could hinder US leadership and that the US should maintain a free market capacity while ensuring domestic capabilities.
Episode 179 - April 10, 2026
Q: Sam, did I get that right? Is it JATO?
Sam confirms the bid details and emphasizes the scale and strategic significance of the financing and funds, clarifying the European fund's size and its role in biopharma.
Episode 166 - December 12, 2025
Q: How are funding decisions made in the DoD compared to NIH?
The DoD prioritizes funding relative to global advancements, often influenced by what other countries like China are achieving.
Episode 153 - September 5, 2025
Q: John, how do you feel about the introduction of gene therapy versus traditional treatment methods?
Gene therapy might take longer to reach broad populations, focusing on preventive rather than therapeutic approaches seems more practical now.
Episode 153 - September 5, 2025
Q: Graig, what are your thoughts on the investment strategies relating to obesity drugs?
It seems investors react swiftly to new data, making the market quite volatile and competitive as efficacy measures shift.

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What is Biotech Hangout about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, data-driven roundtable on biotechnology that consistently centers market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and strategic deals. Episodes frequently spotlight IPO activity, funding trends, and policy developments in the U.S. and China, with deep dives into FDA guidance, big pharma moves, and high-profile collaborations. A recurring strength is the panel's ability to translate complex science and finance into actionable takeaways for investors, startups, and corporate strategists. Noteworthy is the blend of veteran industry perspectives with first-hand regulatory and market insights, making it well-suited for listeners who want a practical read on biotech momentum and risk factors.

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Biotech Hangout launched 5 years ago and published 157 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Biotech Hangout include:

1. Jason Kelly
2. Oliver Barnes
3. Adam Feuerstein
4. John Stanford
5. Allison DeAngelis
6. Drew Armstrong
7. Matt Gline
8. Steve Usdin

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