Rephonic
Artwork for Free Associations
Public Health
Epidemiology
Racial Sentiments
Cultural Racism
Climate Change
Remote Work
Light Pollution
Alzheimer's Disease
Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy
Cardiovascular Disease
Mental Health
Health Policy
Red Meat
Blood-Based Tests For Early Cancer Detection
Human Mobility
Economic Segregation
Social Media
Oxytocin
Neonatal Mortality
Public Health Policies

Mad musings from the messy world of science

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes154Founded8 years ago
Categories
MedicineLife SciencesScienceHealth & Fitness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Free Associations

Latest Episodes

Matt and Jess discuss the ethics of probiotics for children and whether AI chatbots can help reduce misinformation.

Study link: www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03971-5

Matt, Jess and guest host Jon discuss a study of the effect of experiencing gun violence and maternal morbidity.

Study link: Fatal Police Violence and Maternal Morbidity Study

Matt and Jess and guest host Harold discuss the ways that we experience time (with a slight diversion into our dental traumas) and Matt explains why we can’t have nice things.

Study link: Memorability Study

Matt and Jess and guest host Harold discuss whether dark chocolate is really good for preventing type II diabetes, or if the research isn’t there yet, and we discuss the challenges of turning research into practice and how we communicate research to ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times

Recent Guests

Harold Cox
Professor of Community Health Sciences
Boston University School of Public Health
Episode: Episode 152: Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? Really?
Dr. Michael Stein
Chair of the Department of Health Policy Law and Management and soon-to-be interim dean of the School of Public Health.
Boston University School of Public Health
Episode: Episode 150: Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Role of Activism
Dr. Salma Abdalla
Returning champion from the Department of Global Health and Department of Epidemiology
Boston University
Episode: Episode 146 - The effects of early cessation of oxytocin
Salma Abdalla
Doctor and Researcher in Global Health
Boston University School of Public Health
Episode: Episode 142 - A blood-based screening for cancer?
Dr. Allegra Gordon
Newest member of the Free Associations family, joining from the Department of Community Health Sciences at BU School of Public Health.
Boston University School of Public Health
Episode: Episode 141 - Do taxes and warning labels affect meat purchases?

Hosts

Matt Fox
Co-host and professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health
Jessica Leibler
Co-host and associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • Engaging hosts discuss public health articles in depth, including methods, results and conclusions, and how popular media summarized the results of the article, where possible. You dont need to be an epidemiologist to follow most of this. The hosts are always having fun too which helps a lot !

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kbacon
    2 years ago
  • Informative & laugh out loud

    My best podcast discovery of 2023, loving the back catalogue (even though I'm a nutritionist ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _sim_simma____
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • We’ll miss you Chris!

    Thank you for some great journal club chats over the last few years. Best wishes for your new adventure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    epi ecr
    Australia2 years ago
  • Favorite Podcast !

    I love this podcast, I’m really glad I came across it. I am a BSPH student and I love that this is a source of information that keeps me engaged and I get to hear different opinions on public health topics. The topics/episodes stimulate me intellectually & the host keep it interesting and funny. The only constructive feedback/comment I have is I would love to get through an episode without Jess being interrupted, let’s let her get through her opinion the same way as the guys please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. L. Ruiz
    United States3 years ago
  • Amusing, informational and just delightful

    I discovered this podcast while I was completing my masters in public health and have continued to listen it as they never fail to discuss interesting and topical studies and you are guaranteed a few laughs and chuckles along the way. Great work everyone, keep ‘em coming. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mummy63920$622
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the humor and depth of discussion surrounding complex public health issues, highlighting an engaging blend of education and entertainment.
Feedback often mentions the quality of the hosts and their ability to make the content accessible while maintaining scientific rigor.
Many find the podcast to be a valuable source of current public health research that enhances their academic experience, especially among students.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 150: Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Role of Activism
Q: Are you surprised at all that information that we got decades ago, using the exact same data, might come to a slightly more nuanced conclusion 20 years later?
No, it's not surprising as larger studies can look at subpopulations and provide more nuanced answers.
Episode 141 - Do taxes and warning labels affect meat purchases?
Q: What did the authors conclude about the impact of public policy on red meat consumption?
They concluded that both taxes and warning labels on red meat were effective in reducing consumer purchases, indicating that public policies can influence health-related behavior.
Episode 141 - Do taxes and warning labels affect meat purchases?
Q: What were the primary outcomes of the study?
The study aimed to measure the count of red meat products in shopping carts and the percentage of total products that contained red meat.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Free Associations

What is Free Associations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations focus on intriguing studies related to public health and epidemiology, addressing complications of both individual and societal health issues. Notable topics include the effects of police violence on maternal health, the impact of light pollution on Alzheimer's disease, and discussions on hormonal therapy for menopausal women. The engaging approach combines humor with rigorous examination of scientific literature, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. Unique features include lively banter and the inclusion of personal anecdotes, which add relatability to the educational content, fostering a fun yet enlightening listening experience.

Where can I find podcast stats for Free Associations?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Free Associations. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Free Associations and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Free Associations get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Free Associations, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Free Associations?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Free Associations, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Free Associations have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Free Associations has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Free Associations?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Free Associations:

1. The Daily
2. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

How many episodes of Free Associations are there?

Free Associations launched 8 years ago and published 154 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Free Associations?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Free Associations?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Free Associations from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Free Associations?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Free Associations. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Free Associations?

Recent guests on Free Associations include:

1. Harold Cox
2. Dr. Michael Stein
3. Dr. Salma Abdalla
4. Salma Abdalla
5. Dr. Allegra Gordon

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days