Sawbones: Dr. Anthony Fauci and Coronavirus Myths
This week on Sawbones, we dive into the backstory of Dr. Anthony Fauci, a beacon of hope and reason for so many in these troubling days. In the back half of the show, we also talk about a bunch of cor...
17 Apr 202052min
Sawbones: Hydroxychloroquine
There are some pushing hydroxychloroquine as a miracle treatment for COVID-19 in a way that should seem familiar (and a little scary) to long-time Sawbones listeners. This week, we'll talk about the l...
12 Apr 202041min
Sawbones: Ignaz Semmelweis
This week on Sawbones, it's the fascinating, inspiring and infuriating story of Ignaz Semmelweis. You'll learn how he discovered why it was so important for doctor's to wash their hands and why it too...
3 Apr 202042min
Sawbones: Masks
The COVID-19 outbreak has recently pushed masks and other protective equipment into the forefront of the global conversation, especially as a shortage threatens medical professionals on the front line...
30 Mar 202045min
Sawbones: Coronavirus Part 2
Surprise! This week our medical history podcast is about the biggest medical history event in any of our lifetimes. Let's talk about home testing! Social distancing! And some reflections from Sydnee a...
22 Mar 202047min
Sawbones: Revenge of the Weird Medical Questions
Once again, we're putting Justin at peril of being supremely yucked out by your weirdest medical queries: Should your pee smell so good? Why is your earwax that color? Why did your mom choose the name...
13 Mar 202039min
Sawbones: How Yellow Fever (Nearly) Destroyed Philadelphia
This week on Sawbones, it's the story of how Yellow Fever killed 10 percent of Philadelphia, destroyed the government and made everyone rethink their collection of decorative standing water.Music: "Me...
6 Mar 202039min
Sawbones: Quarantine
For reasons we assume you can guess, we're discussing the history of quarantine, and how its historical misuse should make you particularly alert in the days and weeks to come as the world continues t...
2 Mar 202044min
