Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroyJoin Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird and wrong ways we've tried to fix people.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 571 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessComedy | |||
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Even though it's associated with Nordic countries, the Sauna has been around in many different cultures for as long as people have been trying to get warm in a hot box. But how about health benefits? Dr. Sydnee talks about the history of saunas and s... more
Right now in the news you may be hearing about the use of tear gas against protesters. But what exactly IS tear gas and where did it come from? Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the origins of this chemical agent, what it is meant to do, and what one ... more
Another wellness trend that feels newer than it actually is, people have been looking for a coffee substitute since coffee was discovered (see: episode about coffee). Dr. Sydnee talks about the additional claims made around these fungi, as well as wh... more
Back from his first colonoscopy, Justin outlines the extremely detailed steps he took in order to prepare for the screening: the before, the after, and whether it's easier to take four liters of laxative or navigate the United States healthcare syste... more
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I’ve listened to Sawbones since the beginning—I enjoy the history and old episodes are a constant comfort listen. I enjoy the new episodes a lot too and really appreciate Justin & Sydnee’s evolution to be more inclusive and justice-minded. I appreciate hearing the plain truth of capitalism’s havoc on the healthcare system straight from the perspective of someone inside that system, too. I love this show so much!!! Keep it up!!
Apple Podcasts5Bibi_joon
United States6 days ago - A legacy of listening
I’ve been listening for years (started as a premed, now a doctor myself), and it’s still my favorite podcast to distract my mind while I run!
Apple Podcasts5Wander_love_United States21 days ago - Best podcast ever!
The episodes are so neat and figurative. Also D&D but trans STOP ITTTTT!! !
Apple Podcasts5💚Gnarly💚
Canada24 days ago - Fabulous
One of my favorite shows! Lots of learning of how we got to where we are now! So funny !!!
Apple Podcasts5AngerychipmunkCanadaa month ago - Changed my life trajectory… however:
I started listening to Sawbones when I was in art school and got totally hooked. I realized how much I love medical history and medicine itself, and that I shared Dr. Sydnee’s passion for it. I loved hearing her and Justin deep diving into topics I’d never even heard of. Now 8 years later, I have a Master’s in medical illustration and just started my first real job in the field. I owe it to Sawbones for showing me how much I actually loved science and medicine, and that I wanted to make it my li... more
Apple Podcasts3Dogwood_treesUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #118 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #132 | Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Italy/Comedy |
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Exploring the often bizarre intersection of medical history and humor, this podcast invites listeners on a journey through the peculiarities and misconceptions of how various medical issues have been addressed over time. The hosts combine investigative insights with comedic banter as they tackle a wide array of subjects, including contemporary health trends, strange historical practices, and listener-submitted medical questions. With their light-hearted approach, they not only entertain but also strive to inform listeners about the significance of factual medical knowledge against a backdrop of societal myths and misinformation. The show frequently emphasizes critical public health issues such as vaccine safety and mental health, weaving in... more
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