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Sep 2024
42m 54s

Sawbones: Superman

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
About this episode

It’s a bird! It’s a podcast! It’s Justin’s superhero anatomy textbook to the rescue! What is the medical and scientific explanation of how Superman’s powers work? Batman has thoroughly analysed his Justice League colleagues, but Dr. Sydnee brings the actual medical knowledge to discuss X-Ray Vision, Super Strength, and a Kryptonite weakness. 

Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

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