The Poor Historians: Medical History Misadventures
Dr. Max, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Mike, and AlbaThis is a show for all the nerdy medical history people.Three modern emergency physicians and their show's "medical history intern" take a lighthearted, humorous quest through various stories in the history of medicine. Topics from ancient times to recent history, all related to important advancements, people, or discoveries in the history of medicine. New episodes every two weeks!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This is the final episode for the Poor Historians Podcast. It's been a wonderful ride and we're happy to end on what we think is a high note, talking about the topic that interested Dr. Max in starting a show about medical history in the first place.... more
If you've ever wondered why your over-the-counter pill bottles have that annoying little foil under the cap, you'll be happy to know it's there for good reason. It all stems from this true-crime meets toxicology story. We'll lay it all out here in th... more
We welcome our special guest historian to discuss an overview of issues affecting medical history and it's approaches to women's health during the late 19th century into the early 20th. We'll talk about Anthony Comstock and his silly morality-influen... more
This is a fascinating and complicated dive into the history behind the first placebos and observations of their effects. We'll do our best not to lose our own minds trying to sort out the complexities of the placebo effect as we understood it simply ... more
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Found this show looking for critiques of The Resident because it’s one of the dumbest shows I’ve ever seen. I don’t work in medicine but even I know it takes more than 8 people to run a hospital and they’re always busy operating on/treating each other which seems sketchy at best… loved the eps that showed the stuff I can’t understand is stupid too.
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United States7 months ago - Farewell and thank you
I loved your podcast and all of you. All the very best.
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Canadaa year ago - Fun
Having been a nurse for 30 years, I have learned to enjoy the quirky MD sense of humor. This podcast allows me to still enjoy that peculiar humor without having to clock in and I usually learn something too.
Apple Podcasts5jenniferrayejonesUnited Statesa year ago - Emergency Physician Approved
Like the hosts of this podcast, I’m an emergency physician. The first episode that I listened to was the review of the show “The Resident” pilot episode and I couldn’t stop laughing. I’ll confess that I’m a huge medical history nerd and this podcast is both fascinating and hysterically funny. Some of the skits do tend to be extremely goofy, but I overall enjoy it greatly, especially when non-EP Alba’s reactions are included, and it even serves as a useful review of arcane med school stuff (Giems... more
Apple Podcasts5HowlindawgsUnited States2 years ago The way they tell stories of medical history has me crying with laughter, this is hands down my favorite podcast
Audible5Melissa BerryUnited States2 years ago
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A podcast exploring medical history with a humorous twist, featuring three modern emergency physicians and a medical history intern. Each episode provides entertaining narratives, from ancient medical practices to recent medical discoveries, making complex subjects accessible and funny. The hosts engage in lighthearted discussions and playful banter, often incorporating quirky anecdotes and insights about historical figures and events in medicine. Unique segments may include skits and comedic commentary that amplify the charm of the discussions, appealing to both medical professionals and history enthusiasts alike.
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