Placebo Journal Podcast

Douglas Farrago, MD
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Comedy
  • Weekly

Welcome to the Placebo Journal Podcast, where the fascinating and bizarre world of medicine comes to life through narrated true and weird stories. Join us on a journey through the corridors of healthcare as we delve into tales that defy expectations and challenge the ordinary. Each episode, we present a captivating narrative from the annals of medicine, weaving together the extraordinary experiences of healthcare professionals. After the story unfolds, we invite a special guest—often a medical expert or doctor—to dissect the nuances, providing unique insights and perspectives on the narrative. But that's not all. The Placebo Journal Podcast offers an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the infamous Placebo Journal, sharing insider stories and anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. Expect a healthy dose of medical humor that only those immersed in the world of healthcare can truly appreciate.

Episodes

  1. 02/18/2024

    Placebo Journal Podcast #4

    Doug and Vance talk about what happens when a patient gets severely injured on an isolated island and how funny it can be when you talk about it later on. (Don't worry. We are only mocking Vance as he was the patient).

    Placebo Journal Podcast #4

  2. 01/22/2024

    Med School Horrors

    In the Placebo Journal Podcast episode #3, Doug shares a personal story titled "Respect" from a 2002 issue of the Placebo Journal. He recounts being bullied by a resident during his time as a medical student and describes confronting the individual, giving him an ultimatum. The episode delves into the challenges faced in medical school and residency, with Vance and Doug discussing the toll that these experiences took on them. The narrative sheds light on the difficulties and pressures encountered in the medical education journey.

    Med School Horrors

  3. 01/15/2024

    Placebo Journal Podcast #2 : Nuts Shaving Nuts

    In episode #2 of the Placebo Journal Podcast, hosts Doug and Vance explore a humorous story submitted by a patient about an amusing yet disastrous experience with two inexperienced nurses shaving his privates. The hosts discuss the perspective of humor from the patient's point of view and touch upon the topic of care at the VA. Additionally, they share an anecdote about crashing the yearly AAFP Scientific Assembly, now known as FMX, by wearing Lederhosen during the October event. The podcast concludes with a conversation about the importance of humor in medicine as a healing mechanism for burned-out physicians.

    Placebo Journal Podcast #2 : Nuts Shaving Nuts

  4. 01/07/2024

    Magnetic Mysteries

    In the inaugural episode of the Placebo Journal Podcast, hosts Doug and Vance unravel the enigmatic tale of "magnets that seemed alive." We dissect the peculiar case and give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Placebo Journal. Doug and Vance share their journey, detailing how the Placebo Journal came to be and the comedic escapades that ensued. Learn about Vance's entrance into the world of medical humor and the inspirations behind creating a journal that blends laughter with the serious world of healthcare. As the hosts delve into the story's intricacies, they provide unique insights and perspectives that only seasoned medical professionals can offer. Brace yourself for a dose of medical humor that will leave you laughing and learning simultaneously. In the latter part of the episode, Doug and Vance take you on a journey into the future of the Placebo Journal Podcast. Be warned there is some grossness and some cursing.

    Magnetic Mysteries
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Welcome to the Placebo Journal Podcast, where the fascinating and bizarre world of medicine comes to life through narrated true and weird stories. Join us on a journey through the corridors of healthcare as we delve into tales that defy expectations and challenge the ordinary. Each episode, we present a captivating narrative from the annals of medicine, weaving together the extraordinary experiences of healthcare professionals. After the story unfolds, we invite a special guest—often a medical expert or doctor—to dissect the nuances, providing unique insights and perspectives on the narrative. But that's not all. The Placebo Journal Podcast offers an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the infamous Placebo Journal, sharing insider stories and anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. Expect a healthy dose of medical humor that only those immersed in the world of healthcare can truly appreciate.

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