Sawbones: Trepanation

All medicine is local, and little is more local to Justin and Dr. Sydnee than a medicine man in their own West Virginia. Dr. Sydnee talks about a local character named Catfish who became a sort of herbalist medicine man and how he became a bit of a sensation. Catfish's recipes: h ...  Show more

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

This week Maggie gives us some medical myths and mysteries, and Becky has a new spooky show to dissect. Come sit with us! TW: blood, needles - 5:00 - 22:55 FOLLOW US! @arielmfulmer @becksmecks2 @magsbustamante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

This week, the gals get the inside scoop on a very controversial medical practice. Topics include a forgotten Kennedy, some gross sound effects, and a speed demon surgeon. Grab a glass of Tooth & Nail Stasis Aglianico, shine up your leucotome, and tune in for Lobotomy Crimes. For ...  Show more

Joining Kiri this week are historian Dr Paul Craddock who unravels how vascular surgery owes a debt to 19th century Parisian embroiderer Marie-Anne Leroudier, historian Subhadra Das unearthing stories of death prevention, comedian Ria Lina pushing epidurals as the best medicine, ...  Show more

Becca and Tanya break down the newest resident in Tanya’s on-call room, who they’ve named “Dr. Wussy."  Then, they prank call a fan and give her the surprise of her life.  After they re-cap their weekends, find out what Tanya does to cure her horrible sunburn. ...and Tanya rap ...