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 | 563 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineComedyHealth & Fitness | |||
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It's the most wonderful time of the year – Candlenights! Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the plans for the upcoming Candlenights special, as well as the story of Harmony House and some of the myths and facts behind homelessness in West Virginia and ... more
Cozy up by the fireplace with some weird listener medical questions. What's the difference between a disease and a disorder? Where does the extra blood during pregnancy come from? Did getting my gallbladder removed change my taste buds? Plus an upda... more
The algorithm strikes again, this time telling Justin about a popular wellness trend known as a Dopamine Detox. Dopamine is often associated with pleasure centers and addiction, and certain corners of the internet think we are overflooded with it. Bu... more
Sometimes we like to have fun on Sawbones, like diving into a recently reported story of a truck full research animals who escaped and were infectious to humans. But what actually happened, were these monkeys infected, and what is the purpose of monk... more
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- Great show!
One of my top 2 favorite podcasts. Sydnee does a great job telling medical history in a fun and informative way. Justin is very funny and keeps a lively upbeat mood. Such a great show!
Apple Podcasts5BrianBluejeans
United States20 days ago - Love when Sydnee riffs with Justin
Love this show, thanks so much for making a great podcast! Sydnee, please keep yes-and-ing Justin, it makes the podcast even more fun!
Apple Podcasts5ArabellaaaaUnited Statesa month ago Love everything about these 2, except for telling me about guinea worms.
Podcast Addict5a month agopocket Robin- Butter Chicken
Hoops, I’d like to remind you of Nonny’s wisdom that our tummies don’t know what time it is!
Great show, love you dudes.
Apple Podcasts5EyeRarelyReviewUnited Statesa month ago - Now that’s what I call edutainment!
The hosts are great, the content is funny and informative, and they’re not usually super long episodes so it’s not even a big commitment. Good show, you should check it out.
Apple Podcasts5Zardox, Destroyer of PlanetsUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #129 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Brazil/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Belgium/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  Finland/Comedy |
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This podcast offers an entertaining exploration of unusual and misguided medical practices throughout history, brought to life by a husband-and-wife duo who combine humor with informative commentary. Topics range from quirky medical history and strange cultural practices to the absurdities of modern medicine, often weaving in personal anecdotes and contemporary issues such as vaccine hesitancy and health misinformation. The hosts employ a balance of comedy and educational content, engaging listeners on a journey through the lighter, yet thought-provoking aspects of medicine that prompt reflection on societal norms and the evolution of health practices.
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