Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

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Join 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.

4 DAYS AGO

Sawbones: Apple Cider Vinegar

The recent semi-fictionalized Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar explores the world of wellness following bloggers Belle Gibson and Milla Blake. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about what factors in the world and in peoples' lives could lead to fame and success in the pseudo-scientific alternative medicine world. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

42 min
FEB 11

Sawbones: Frostbite

"It's been bitterly cold in our region lately and that's got Dr. Sydnee thinking about frostbite. This week, we'll gain a better understanding of this malady and even stage a brief theatrical selection about it. Music: ""Medicines"" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/"

42 min
FEB 4

Sawbones: Science Updates

There has been a lot going on in the United States in the last few days that might affect what's going on with health, medicine, and other sciences. Dr. Sydnee talks about the implications of all of these now and in the immediate future, and what we can do about it. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

41 min
JAN 28

Sawbones: Whooping Cough

Depending on where you live, you might be hearing a lot lately about Pertussis or Whooping Cough, even in Dr. Sydnee and Justin’s home county. Dr. Sydnee talks about the long history of this disease, its symptoms, and how the vaccine eventually came about. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/

36 min
JAN 21

Sawbones: Physicians' Unions

Imagine if your doctor could go on strike in the middle of a treatment. That’s the most popular argument against physicians’ unions, but there’s a lot more to the issue. Dr. Sydnee talks about the process of training doctors in the United States, why doctors would want to unionize, and what a doctors’ union might look like. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/

36 min
JAN 14

Sawbones: Seven-Second Poop Trick

It's a real medical (with a lower-case m) mystery, as Dr. Sydnee tries to find the source of a trick on TikTok that reportedly helps alleviate constipation. Join Sydnee on her surprisingly difficult journey to find what exactly this "trick" is to determine whether or not it does anything at all. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/

35 min
JAN 8

Sawbones: Book Club

Dr. Sydnee and Justin are easing back into the swing of things after the holidays by discussing what they’ve been reading, both apart and together. So cozy up with some tea to hear some good book recommendations from your favorite health professional and clown husband. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/

41 min
12/24/2024

Sawbones Classic Double-Feature: A Medicine Called Christmas 1 & 2

Happy Candlenights! We've got for you a double-feature of the original A Medicine Called Christmas 1 and 2. Medicine Called Christmas: Live from Candlenights 2018, we're so proud to present a staged reading of the new Hallmark Christmas movie written by Justin and Sydnee McElroy: A Medicine Called Christmas. Music: Adam Sakiyama CAST: Narrator: Rachel McElroy Daniel: Tommy Smirl Tabitha: Sydnee McElroy Phil: Griffin McElroy Chris: Justin McElroy Ms. Crimble: Teresa McElroy Mr. Frankson: Dwight Slappe Mr. Cameron: Travis McElroy Beth: Teylor Smirl Mandy: Rileigh Smirl Mr. Golfberg: Michael Meadows Santa: Clint McElroy Medicine Called Christmas 2: Royal Pain: Just in time for Christmas, we've got another extremely special holiday film created by Justin and Sydnee McElroy. Gather the family and prepare for A Medicine Called Christmas 2: A Royal Pain. NARRATOR: Rachel McElroy PHIL: Griffin McElroy TAB: Sydnee McElroy JESUS: Dwight Slappe SORIANO: Travis McElroy CHRIS: Justin McElroy WAITER: Michael Meadows MR. BIG CITY: Tommy Smirl BETH: Teylor Smirl MANDY: Rileigh Smirl QUEEN: Mary Smirl SANTA: Clint McElroy

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2023 BoCo Teaser - Sawbones: Medical Questions for Kids

We wanted to share a little teaser of our MaxFunDrive Bonus Content, so here's a short clip of Dr. Sydnee and Charlie addressing kid medical questions. If you want to hear the whole thing, head over to maximumfun.org/join to get access to this, plus the bonus content from MaxFunDrives past.

03/24/2023

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14,567 Ratings

Funny and informative

Feb 16

theotherginger

A gem of the podcast internet
I’ve listened to every single episode

Feb 16

DrCharmanda

I love this podcast so much! It is one of my top three most listened to podcasts, along with Ologies and This Podcast Will Kill You. I’m a medical nerd working in cardiology research. This podcast consistently scratches my learning itch and exposes me to subjects I never would have thought about. Sydnee and Justin have a great mix of knowledge, humor, and chemistry. I love the balance of modern and historical perspectives, and feel it does a great job of laying out why and how humans make the weird medical decisions that they do. I also appreciate that Sydnee makes a huge effort to help listeners understand what those facing oppression and terrible life circumstances are going through, especially people experiencing homelessness and those addicted to drugs. She presents these topics in a way that help create understanding and empathy for people who are often overlooked and marginalized.
Medical history is the history of science

Feb 8

Honest Drunkard O'Malley

This show is fantastic. They name and shame the politics and biases that negatively impact healthcare and the science of medicine. The history is informative and jokes are entertaining.
Amazing show, reminds you to laugh in these dark times

Jan 30

Yakiko

Dr Sydney and Justin have gotten me through a lot of rough days. Not just the podcast itself, but Dr. Sydney's constant affirmation of how important the truth is and why we need medical professionals who care, listen, and are committed to learning. What an amazing person!! Justin has been in several podcasts in my weekly rotation for years and his goofiness and relatability as a laymen makes the show that much more enjoyable. Hearing his familiar voice helps remind me to take the time to laugh and seek treasured moments when the world seems like it's never going to give up. Re: the person concerned that Sawbones hasn't had an episode on Gaza— while this is a valid concern and entertainers should be held accountable, you cannot rush and make light of that subject matter and I'm sure our hosts would want to do as much research as possible before presenting something like that to us, just like they have when breaching any other tough topics that they have in the past. Please don't give into reactivity, there is 0 doubt that the McElroys support the people of Palestine, as they've shown through their actions, care, and donations. We cannot scorch Earth with those who care just because they are not meeting your specific expectations. We know where they stand, they have not been vague.