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 | 590 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessComedyMedicine | |||
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It’s one of our favorite kinds of episodes, making use of Dr. Sydnee’s expertise and Justin’s street smarts: medical questions! Why do we fart? How long is the digestive tract? Why are all minor mouth injuries so awful? Does REM “detoxify” the brain?... more
The food has been going wild lately, and none more in the headlines this second than cyclospora parasite which is causing an outbreak of . . . intense gastrointestinal distress. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of parasitic illnesses and ... more
This week, Justin walks Sydnee through the complexities of pharmaceutical naming. Join them as they review the history of the functional regulatory procedures, as well as the way branding and marketing has resulted in increasingly-wild names like "Pr... more
As folks in the northern hemisphere get back into the swing of summer we here at Sawbones thought it'd be a good time to reshare a classic episode about sunburns to help you get your D in the safest way possible.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers ... more
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My rating is long, but I just have to talk about how amazing this podcast is so if you’re reading reviews trying to figure out if this is the podcast for you this podcast really is for anyone I mean I am still a child and they dub it down so much that I can understand most of the complex topics. Is a great way to learn some interesting new facts without being bored out of your mind. Justin is so funny and they work so well together not all episodes are appropriate but they’re only a few and most... more
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Apple Podcasts | #127 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | Australia/Comedy |
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Two-host, science-forward show that blends medical history with modern health topics, debunking myths and exploring how medicine evolved. Episodes mix rigorous explanations with humor, pop culture references, and accessible storytelling, often tracing how public health, policy, and industry shaped medical understanding. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex topics (from vaccines to diagnostic tools) and a lively dynamic between the hosts that keeps dense subjects engaging. This mix makes it appealing to curious listeners who want both entertainment and educational takeaways, especially those in or entering healthcare, science communication, or medical history fields.
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