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 | 594 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHealth & FitnessMedicine | |||
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All medicine is local, and little is more local to Justin and Dr. Sydnee than a medicine man in their own West Virginia. Dr. Sydnee talks about a local character named Catfish who became a sort of herbalist medicine man and how he became a bit of a s... more
Sawbones' least favorite animal, mosquitoes, are back with yet another reason they suck: Dengue Fever has made its way into Florida. But don't worry. Dr. Sydnee talks about some very special chickens looking out for us, especially at the most Magical... more
There's been some social media talk about a psychoactive mushroom that causes visions of small people, like the Lilliputians from Gulliver's Travels. This is a rare but real phenomenon with several causes. Dr. Sydnee talks about the documented experi... more
While some people in power are trying to minimize how bad things were at the height of COVID-19, we thought it was important to document the real story. Since Dr. Sydnee was working in a hospital at the time, she reflects on the reality of those shor... more
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An excellent podcast! It's both fun and informative and I love Sydney and Justin's rapport.
Podcast Addict5a month agoYutsubaraI was eagerly awaiting the drop of this episode- I knew there was no way that they would skip this current health event news. By love sawbones and always put it at the top of my playlist every time a new episode drops. It's always incredibly informative and Usually hilarious (like I'm laughing out loud listening to this alone)
My only complaint is I would love more frequent episodes but I also know the life gets in the way.
Podcast Addict52 months agod.hardyBSN- Honey episode
I love this show, and btw nowadays bee stings actually can be used to treat cancer, or at least that is a researched topic
Apple Podcasts5Snowleo42
Australia2 months ago Great balance of information and entertainment.
Podcast Addict52 months agoDlauf- A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!!
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 | #126 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #229 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Finland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Hong Kong/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  Brazil/Comedy |
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A witty, education-forward show that blends medical history with practical science, hosted by a physician and her husband. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from historical therapies and public health missteps to modern medical myths, all delivered with accessible explanations and light banter. Noteworthy is the hosts' ability to explain complex topics clearly while weaving personal anecdotes and occasional pop-culture references, making dense subjects entertaining and approachable. The show frequently features sponsor reads and maintains a curiosity-driven, family-flavored tone that sets it apart in health education podcasts.
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