For MaxFunDrive 2021, Sawbones is talking about gross medicine of a different sort. In the United States (and New Zealand) we see a lot of those commercials for prescription medicines with jaunty names and a full minute disclaimer at the end. How they came to be the norm here is a complicated history of bad medicine and the shifting of credence among doctors ... Show More
Aug 25
Sawbones: Sentinel Chickens
Sawbones' least favorite animal, mosquitoes, are back with yet another reason they suck: Dengue Fever has made its way into Florida. But don't worry. Dr. Sydnee talks about some very special chickens looking out for us, especially at the most Magical place on earth. Music: "Medic ... Show More
32m 38s
Aug 11
Sawbones: COVID Reflection and Butts Update
While some people in power are trying to minimize how bad things were at the height of COVID-19, we thought it was important to document the real story. Since Dr. Sydnee was working in a hospital at the time, she reflects on the reality of those short-staffed, stressful, overcrow ... Show More
32m 39s
Oct 2024
Weight Loss Drug Ads: Good or Bad?
Companies are spending big bucks advertising weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus. This week, we’re dropping an episode of Brian Goldman’s White Coat, Black Art podcast into our feed.We thought you might find the topic interesting. In Canada, "reminder ads" can only give t ... Show More
27m 8s
Nov 2022
62: Cancer for Sale: When is it enough?
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. If a product is dangerous, but it still sells well, is it really that dangerous? Um, yes, yes it is. In today's episode, we talk all about it by focusing on one company in particular: Johnson & Johnson. J&J has routinely put sales over people’ ... Show More
47m 23s
Mar 2022
Embalmed Beef & Fatal Snake Oil (FDA Pt. 1)
Long before the days of expiration dates and ingredient labels, the drug and food industries were an unregulated Wild West plagued by false advertising, fake cure-alls, and manufacturers that would do anything to cut costs. The public health scandals weren’t far behind. Learn mor ... Show More
45m 2s
Dec 2024
Everything is Terrible and I Wish it Would Stop
Spencer and Kevin sell out in this ad packed extravaganza. In the short gaps between the ads, we talk about cooking, the US healthcare system, try soda, do some analysis and read some viewer emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 19m
