Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine has charmed listeners with its whimsical yet insightful exploration of medical history’s quirkiest corners, narrated with a blend of humor and expertise by Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy. If you’ve binged every episode and are itching for more podcasts that blend the curious with the comedic, the educational with the entertaining, you’re in luck. Here are some podcasts that are similar to Sawbones:
This Podcast Will Kill You
Listen to This Podcast Will Kill You
The podcast in question, helmed by Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke, won’t pose any lethal threats to your well-being, but it dives into a plethora of maladies that could. Every episode is a new adventure, where they dissect the intricacies of various diseases and medical enigmas, exploring the biology, the backstory, and the epidemiological aspects.
You’re Wrong About
Sarah, a journalist with a passion for history, revisits and reexamines every week a person or event that has been misunderstood or misrepresented in popular perception.
Maintenance Phase
Dispelling the myths of trendy health crazes, wellness frauds, and illogical dietary recommendations with fact-based clarity.
This Won’t Hurt a Bit
Listen to This Won’t Hurt a Bit
This medical podcast is a treat for your intellect and sense of humor. Join Dr. Mel Herbert, Dr. Jess Mason, and the FOOLYBOO crew as they present a concoction of Medicine, Science, and History, all delivered with a dose of comedy that’s guaranteed to be completely painless.
Pragmatic Paramedics
Listen to Pragmatic Paramedics
Pragmatic Paramedics is a podcast crafted by medical professionals for their peers. It encompasses discussions ranging from optimal prehospital medical procedures to the simpler pleasures of coffee.
Antidotes, Stories in Medicine
Listen to Antidotes, Stories in Medicine
The practice of medicine is a personal journey, distinctively molded by individual experiences. Christine, who brings her rich background as a nurse practitioner, former EMT, and Army medic, engages with medical experts from diverse fields and regions worldwide. Together, they share the narratives that have shaped their approach to healthcare.
Stat!
Diving into the peculiar aspects of medicine, this podcast unravels the myriad facets of healthcare through the lens of an ER nurse’s experiences. From the chilling overlap of true crime with medicine to the enigmatic coroner’s cases, from the oddities of global treatment methods to the daunting array of diseases and the marvels of medical advancements.
Caustic Soda
“Caustic Soda” is a podcast that blends science, shocking events, and wit, brought to you by hosts Toren Atkinson, Kevin Leeson, and Joe Fulgham. Every episode tackles a macabre or shockingly grim subject – think shark attacks, parasites, or the perils of radiation – and distills it into a palatable, effervescent concoction of humor. Although the podcast is now finished, it’s well worth your time to dive into the archives.
Hi, Everybody – A Bad Medicine Podcast
Listen to Hi, Everybody – A Bad Medicine Podcast
Physicians dissect Hollywood’s portrayal of medicine and human anatomy, scrutinizing the accuracy and errors in the depiction of ailments, traumas, and the realities of medical careers. Each week, they examine a movie or TV episode, exploring its representation of medical phenomena.
Ologies
From the fiery workings of volcanoes to the sturdiness of trees, the inebriated flutters of butterflies to the ambitious expeditions to Mars, the intimate escapades of slugs to the finality of death. From societal perceptions of beauty to the quest for tranquility, the chemistry of beer to the social intricacies of bees—gather a trove of scientific wisdom and delightful, odd anecdotes about the passions driving these expert -ologists.
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