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The Dr. Joe Show

CJAD 800
Vaccination
Microplastics
Covid-19 Vaccine
Probiotics
Nutrition
Chocolate
Robert Kennedy Jr.
Gut Health
Coca-Cola
Misinformation
Drew Weissman
Ethanol
Ultra-Processed Foods
Heart Disease
Acetaminophen
Autism
Smallpox
George Washington
Yellow Fever
Biotechnology

Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes408Foundeda year ago
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The Dr. Joe Show: Alternative facts and fake news

The Dr. Joe Show can be heard every Sunday on CJAD 800 at 3pm

The Dr. Joe Show can be heard every Sunday on CJAD 800 at 3pm.

The Dr. Joe Show can be heard every Sunday on CJAD 800 at 3pm

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Recent Guests

Chang Hong Kao
Engineering professor at McGill University, Ig Nobel Prize in Technology recipient
McGill University
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: Smoke: the oldest food preservative
Kevin Hall
Nutrition and metabolism scientist
University/NIH-related research
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: "Barbie Peptide" and "Petri Dish Babies"
Ashley Gerhardt
Professor of Psychology
University of Michigan
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: "Barbie Peptide" and "Petri Dish Babies"
Angelina Guzzo
Anesthetist, Professor of Medicine at McGill
McGill University
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: The story of Typhoid Mary & new research in exosomes with Dr. Angelina Guzzo
Jess Steyer
Doctor of Public Health, runs Unbiased Science
Unbiased Science
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: Dr. Jessica Speir – Discussions about public health
Dr. Roger Gauche
Palliative care physician with a background in theology and a coffee hobbyist
Mount Sinai Hospital
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: All about coffee
Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Science communicator and chemist
McGill University (Office for Science and Society)
Episode: The Right Chemistry: The dangers of TikTok challenges
Drew Weissman
Co-developer of the COVID-19 vaccine and speaker at the annual Lorne Charquet Public Science Symposium
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: Some interesting chicken science
Jessica Steir
Public health scientist and founder of Unbiased Science
Unbiased Science
Episode: The Dr. Joe Show: Talking misinformation with Dr. Jessica Steier

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Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Host of The Dr. Joe Show and McGill University (Office for Science and Society)-affiliated science communicator.

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The Dr. Joe Show: The Organ Accumulator and An Alien Encounter
Q: Who were the two people in the universality conversation quoted in the show?
Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin, illustrating how famous lines can be misattributed or remembered differently over time but still prompt thoughtful reflection about fame and understanding.
The Dr. Joe Show: Smoke: the oldest food preservative
Q: How did you actually extract the proboscis from the mosquito and assemble the nozzle for printing?
A student carefully removed the mosquito's mouthpiece using specialized tools, then epoxied it onto a needle syringe to create a tiny nozzle, enabling fine, cost-efficient 3D printing.
The Dr. Joe Show: Smoke: the oldest food preservative
Q: Tell us a little about what this research is really about and why it caught the Ig Nobel Committee's attention.
The research repurposes the mosquito mouthpiece as a precise, low-cost 3D printing nozzle, showing that even an object people dislike can be harnessed for useful engineering applications and to illustrate broader scientific ideas.
The Dr. Joe Show: Body Protection Compound 157, Collagen for the Skin and Magic Eraser
Q: What famous Hungarian wine was allegedly used to intimidate Ottoman invaders in 1552?
Agri Bikavér, also known as Bulls Blood of Eger, a strong red wine; the tale of its use to scare the besiegers is romanticized, and the modern name and style appeared later.
The Dr. Joe Show: Body Protection Compound 157, Collagen for the Skin and Magic Eraser
Q: What would you smell if you pulverized cherry pits?
The pits release benzaldehyde giving an almond-like smell, especially when amygdalin and the respective enzymes are brought together by crushing, which can also release cyanide and pose toxicity under certain conditions.

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This show presents science as storytelling—explaining everyday phenomena through chemistry, biology, and health topics with a clear, accessible voice. Episodes frequently debunk myths, unpack controversial claims, and connect historical anecdotes to modern science, covering topics from pesticides, nutrition, and vaccines to the chemistry behind common foods and materials. The host's style leans into curiosity, practical takeaways, and critical thinking, often featuring public health angles, regulatory discussions, and media literacy. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex science into memorable, real-world implications, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how science affects daily life and policy without re... more

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2. Kevin Hall
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