Malpractice Podcast
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSyd & Jess are here to deliver a podcast about medical true crime, the history of healthcare, and dope science - all with a dose of humor - just what the doctor ordered!
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#6.11: Assisted Reproductive Technology, Fertility, and IVF
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Syd and Jess are here to talk all about IVF, fertility treatments, IUI, and all of the other topics that fall under the umbrella of Assisted Reproductive Technology. According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 people trying to conceive a child are unable to do so within a year, and that’s what they call infertility. 10-30% of infertility cases are considered unexplained, but science is now playing a huge role in helping people conceive! If you want to help us grow, don't forget...
#6.10: Havana Syndrome Mystery
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week Syd & Jess are BACK and ready to talk about the mysterious ailment plaguing CIA officers and US Diplomats across the globe - Havana Syndrome. In 2016, American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba began suffering STRANGE neurological symptoms. The debate is still alive regarding whether it was a sonic attack, some kind of environmental exposure, or a case of mass hysteria, but we're here to talk theories! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Se...
#6.9: Giulia Tofana, the Italian Poisoner
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week we're continuing to celebrate Women's History Month with an episode about Giulia Tofana, who used her cosmetic line to help hundreds of women get away with murder. If you believe her confessions, Giulia may just be the most successful serial killer you've never heard of. If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast Sources for thi...
#6.8: The Incredible Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we kick off Women's History Month with an episode about Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi, MD. She was a strong advocate for women in science and medicine, a leader in the women's rights movement in general, a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, and a badass! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast Sources for this episode: https://www.aamc.o...
#6.7: Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Pt. II
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBSyd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part 2 of 2, so don't forget to check out last week's episode for part 1! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Inst...
#6.6: Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Pt. I
February 24, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSyd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part I of 2, so don't forget to join us next week for the full story! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagra...
#6.5: CONVICTED - Dr. James Heaps
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you about the recent conviction of a former UCLA physician, Dr. James Heaps, who spent years sexually abusing his patients. Since Heaps' arrest in 2019, thousands of women have come forward claiming that he abused them. We want to honor the bravery and experiences of these survivors...if you or someone you know is looking to report, the UCLA page is still open: https://sexualharassment.ucla.edu/ If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe an...
#6.4: Psychedelic Medicine, with CEO Benjamin Lightburn
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week, Syd & Jess sit down with Benjamin (Ben) Lightburn, Co-Founder and CEO of Filament Health. Filament Health aims to combat the growing global mental health crisis through research, development, and education around natural psychedelics. Ben tells us all about the company's unique approach to tackling a growing number of mental health disorders. If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! ♥️ Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow...
#6.3: MSK, Dr. J. Milton Bowers
February 01, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSyd & Jess are here to tell y'all about the murder of Cecelia Bowers, the 29-yo wife of Dr. J. Milton Bowers. Cecelia was the THIRD of Dr. Bowers' wives to have died under suspicious circumstances, so why is it that her murder is still considered "unsolved"? Join us to hear the full story! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast Sourc...
#6.2: Prosopagnosia (aka: Face Blindness)
January 25, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you all about a rare neurological condition called Prosopagnosia (more commonly known as face blindness). We're talking science and all about how the brain performs its own unique version of facial recognition software, so if you have trouble remembering faces, you're in good company! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: https...
#6.1: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Marie Curie
January 18, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome back, Malpals! To kick off SEASON 6, we're covering the fascinating life of the incredible Marie Curie. From her childhood in war-torn Poland, Marie would go on to become one of the most accomplished scientists of all time. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize TWICE, and she remains the ONLY person who has won Nobel Prizes in TWO different scientific categories. The picture of dedication, perseverance, intellect, curiosity, this is one s...
#5.18: Dr. Thomas Neill Cream (Medical Serial Killer)
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBFor the LAST episode of Season 5, Syd & Jess will tell you the story of the late 19th century Medical Serial Killer (MSK), Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Also known as the "Lambeth Poisoner", Dr. Cream's last words before he was put to death by hanging was "I am Jack...." which some believe was his attempt to claim credit for the infamous crimes of Jack the Ripper. Whether that's true or he's just a mustachioed drama queen, this story is still a wild ride. If you want to help us grow, don't for...
#5.17: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic, Pt. II ("Spanish Flu")
December 14, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis week, Syd & Jess finish the story of the 1918 "Spanish Influenza" pandemic, including some stories that you probably haven't heard. Excavating Inuit flu victims, experiments on incarcerated Americans, and the scores of heroic nurses who made the worst pandemic in history as bearable as possible - it's another exciting week of medical history! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Source...
#5.16: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic, Pt. I ("Spanish Flu")
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week, Syd & Jess throw it all the way back to one of the OG pandemics - the 1918 influenza, more commonly known as the "Spanish Flu". Over the course of around 2 years, it would kill between 20 and 100 MILLION people, right on the heels of World War I. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/1918-pan...
#5.15: Magdalene Laundries (Ireland's Dark History)
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Syd and Jess cover the history of a VERY dark period in Ireland's (shockingly recent) past: the Magdalene Laundries. For the approximately 30,000 women who were confined to these institutions, and forced to perform hard labor for years at a time under the watchful eye of several religious orders. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Ap...
#5.15: Magdalene Laundries (Ireland's Dark History)
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Syd and Jess cover the history of a VERY dark period in Ireland's (shockingly recent) past: the Magdalene Laundries. For the approximately 30,000 women who were confined to these institutions, and forced to perform hard labor for years at a time under the watchful eye of several religious orders. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Ap...
#5.14: Thanksgiving Theranos Update
November 23, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week in latest Theranos episode, we're covering the most recent updates in the Elizabeth Holmes saga, including her sentencing hearing and the 11 years she received for her felony fraud charges. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: https://www...
#5.13: Charles Cullen & the "Good Nurse", Pt II
November 16, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week, Syd & Jess cover yet another medical serial killer, Charles Cullen and the heroic nurse who helped take him down. When Nurse Amy Loughren finds out that her friend and colleague, Charles Cullen, is likely responsible for the murder of dozens of patients over a period of sixteen years, she joins forces with the detectives looking to hold him responsible. This week, we're covering the investigation, his confessions, and sentencing. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and lea...
#5.12: Charles Cullen & the "Good Nurse"
November 02, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis week, Syd & Jess cover yet another medical serial killer, Charles Cullen and the heroic nurse who helped take him down. When Nurse Amy Loughren finds out that her friend and colleague, Charles Cullen, is likely responsible for the murder of dozens of patients over a period of sixteen years, she joins forces with the detectives looking to hold him responsible. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your ...
#5.11: Flesh-Eating Bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis)
October 26, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBFor a disease that sounds like a science-fiction plot, look no further than this week's bacterial infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis. With a 25-30% mortality rate and high chance of required amputations, flesh-eating bacteria is no joke. Learn all about this disease and how to prevent it in this week's episode with Syd & Jess. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: htt...
#5.11: Flesh-Eating Bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis)
October 26, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBFor a disease that sounds like a science-fiction plot, look no further than this week's bacterial infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis. With a 25-30% mortality rate and high chance of required amputations, flesh-eating bacteria is no joke. Learn all about this disease and how to prevent it in this week's episode with Syd & Jess. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: htt...
#5.10: Pediatric Nursing, with Amy Lopez, R.N.
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week, Syd & Jess sit down with Amy Lopez, an incredible pediatric travel nurse who tells us all about the job, the patients, and what it's like to be a traveling nurse. With some much-needed advice for those just entering the field and some details about how you can thank a nurse the next time you need medical care, you won't want to miss this one. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! ...
#5.10: Pediatric Nursing, with Amy Lopez, R.N.
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week, Syd & Jess sit down with Amy Lopez, an incredible pediatric travel nurse who tells us all about the job, the patients, and what it's like to be a traveling nurse. With some much-needed advice for those just entering the field and some details about how you can thank a nurse the next time you need medical care, you won't want to miss this one. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! ...
#5.9: The Placebo Effect
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBFor a very long time, doctors have prescribed drugs and treatments that they knew weren't real - so imagine their surprise when they actually worked! This week, Syd & Jess are here to give you the lowdown on "The Placebo Effect": we're talking Pavlov's dogs, bread pills, and why the color of your drugs matters. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: www.vox.com/scien...
#5.9: The Placebo Effect
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBFor a very long time, doctors have prescribed drugs and treatments that they knew weren't real - so imagine their surprise when they actually worked! This week, Syd & Jess are here to give you the lowdown on "The Placebo Effect": we're talking Pavlov's dogs, bread pills, and why the color of your drugs matters. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: www.vox.com/scien...
#5.8: Peter Kürten, Vampires Pt. II
September 28, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, Syd and Jess are keeping the spooky vibes alive with the story of the real live monster, Peter Kürten, the "Vampire of Düsseldorf". Between 1899 and 1930, Peter terrorized Germany with a string of horrific slayings during which he would often consume the blood of his victims. The subject of Dr. Karl Berg's infamous 1938 book, The Sadist, this dude was one of the world's first diagnosed sexual psychopaths. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple P...
#5.7: Medical Vampirism & the "Bloody" Countess
September 21, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week, Syd and Jess are here to tell you the bizarre stories of a recently discovered 17th century grave, a 2012 man who couldn't stop drinking his own blood, and the "Bloody" Countess, Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed. What do these three have in common? They were all accused of being vampires! While this may seem way out of left field, clinical vampirism is a real thing (Renfield's Syndrome) and we're here to tell you all about it. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a rev...
#5.7: Medical Vampirism & the "Bloody" Countess
September 21, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week, Syd and Jess are here to tell you the bizarre stories of a recently discovered 17th century grave, a 2012 man who couldn't stop drinking his own blood, and the "Bloody" Countess, Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed. What do these three have in common? They were all accused of being vampires! While this may seem way out of left field, clinical vampirism is a real thing (Renfield's Syndrome) and we're here to tell you all about it. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a rev...
#5.6: Ann Cooper Hewitt, the "Unfit" Heiress
September 14, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week (another listener recommendation), Syd and Jess are here to tell you the tragic story of heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt, who woke up from what she thought was a routine appendectomy to hear the nurses tell her mother that she "didn't suspect a thing." Scandal, rumors, and forced sterilization - this week's story is about one woman who took her mother to court over what she said was a greedy attempt to steal Ann's inheritance. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a revi...
#5.6: Ann Cooper Hewitt, the "Unfit" Heiress
September 14, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week (another listener recommendation), Syd and Jess are here to tell you the tragic story of heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt, who woke up from what she thought was a routine appendectomy to hear the nurses tell her mother that she "didn't suspect a thing." Scandal, rumors, and forced sterilization - this week's story is about one woman who took her mother to court over what she said was a greedy attempt to steal Ann's inheritance. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a revi...
#5.5: The Somerton Man (Mystery solved?!)
September 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week, Syd and Jess are here to walk you through one of the world's favorite cold case mysteries that has FINALLY been solved. Since his body was found on a beach in Adelaide, South Australia in 1948, the case of this unidentified man has refused to fade from public interest. Learn all about the mystery and the people who potentially solved it in this episode! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your p...
#5.5: The Somerton Man (Mystery solved?!)
September 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week, Syd and Jess are here to walk you through one of the world's favorite cold case mysteries that has FINALLY been solved. Since his body was found on a beach in Adelaide, South Australia in 1948, the case of this unidentified man has refused to fade from public interest. Learn all about the mystery and the people who potentially solved it in this episode! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your p...
#5.4: Doctor's Orders, with Dr. Jonathan Baktari
August 31, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, Syd sits down with the amazing Dr. Jonathan Baktari. As a healthcare CEO, vaccine and COVID-19 expert, and pulmonary AND critical care physician, Dr. Baktari is here to give us some incredible information and advice. From how to pick a physician and communicate with your healthcare team, to what we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and where mRNA vaccine technology is headed, you won't want to miss this! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Pod...
#5.3: Body Farms (gruesome but vital)
August 24, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to take you down to the body farm, that's right, we're talking research facilities across the US where scientists study human decomposition. From forensic anthropologist to law enforcement to cadaver dogs, everyone is dying to learn more about how the environment affects human remains. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a rev...
#5.3: Body Farms (gruesome but vital)
August 24, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to take you down to the body farm, that's right, we're talking research facilities across the US where scientists study human decomposition. From forensic anthropologist to law enforcement to cadaver dogs, everyone is dying to learn more about how the environment affects human remains. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a rev...
#5.2: Billy Chemirmir, Medical Serial Killer
August 17, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here with another listener recommendation - this week, we're covering medical serial killer (MSK) and all-around terrible human being: Billy Chemirmir. Convicted in at least one murder trial, he has been indicted on AT LEAST 23 others, leaving Dallas/DFW DA's wondering if more murders will be attributed to him in the future. Using his experience in care facilities, Billy gained entry into residents homes and stalked them before fatally attacking many of his elderly ...
#5.2: Billy Chemirmir, Medical Serial Killer
August 17, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here with another listener recommendation - this week, we're covering medical serial killer (MSK) and all-around terrible human being: Billy Chemirmir. Convicted in at least one murder trial, he has been indicted on AT LEAST 23 others, leaving Dallas/DFW DA's wondering if more murders will be attributed to him in the future. Using his experience in care facilities, Billy gained entry into residents homes and stalked them before fatally attacking many of his elderly ...
#5.1: Diabetes & The Cost of Insulin
August 10, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSyd & Jess are BACK babyyyyyyy for the start of Season 5, and they're kicking it off with a special modern medical interest piece about Diabetes and the outrageous cost of insulin in the U.S. In this listener recommended episode, they'll talk about the different types of this chronic condition, how diabetes works, and how insulin became so dang expensive! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to h...
#5.1: Diabetes & The Cost of Insulin
August 10, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSyd & Jess are BACK babyyyyyyy for the start of Season 5, and they're kicking it off with a special modern medical interest piece about Diabetes and the outrageous cost of insulin in the U.S. In this listener recommended episode, they'll talk about the different types of this chronic condition, how diabetes works, and how insulin became so dang expensive! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to h...
#4.20: Theranos, Pt. IV - Sunny Balwani
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week in our FOURTH Theranos episode, Syd and Jess cover the background, trial, and conviction of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Theranos President and COO. Although sentencing won't take place until December, Sunny was recently found guilty on all 12 counts of fraud. Sunny's relationship with the infamous Elizabeth Holmes, texts read in court, lawyer's statements - we're spilling the tea. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpr...
#4.20: Theranos, Pt. IV - Sunny Balwani
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week in our FOURTH Theranos episode, Syd and Jess cover the background, trial, and conviction of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Theranos President and COO. Although sentencing won't take place until December, Sunny was recently found guilty on all 12 counts of fraud. Sunny's relationship with the infamous Elizabeth Holmes, texts read in court, lawyer's statements - we're spilling the tea. Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpr...
#4.19: DNA Doe Project, with Cairenn Binder
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week, we're sitting down with the incredible Cairenn Binder, Director of Education and Development for the DNA Doe Project. She joined DDP in 2018 as an investigative genetic genealogist and team leader, contributing to more than a dozen solved cases including victims of serial killers John Wayne Gacy and Gary Ridgway. The DNA Doe Project is a non-profit initiative that uses investigative genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Doe unidentified remains. If you want to help us gro...
#4.18: William Davis, Medical Serial Killer
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week, Syd & Jess will keep you on the edge of your seat with the story of Murder Nurse (and unfortunately, Texas native), William George Davis. We'll cover the story of a man who was recently convicted (Oct 2021) of killing at least 4 patients at a hospital in Tyler, TX, by injecting air into their arterial systems, purposely causing every nurse's worst nightmare - an air embolism. If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email at: mal...
#4.17: The History of Plastic Surgery
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are covering the fascinating history of Plastic (and cosmetic) Surgery. What started out as an ancient cure for physical damage caused by disease, injury, and punishment for crimes, plastic surgeons have perfected the art of improving the appearance and lives of their patients. From painful, primitive procedures to modern rhinoplasty and breast augmentation, join us for a deep dive into plastic surgery! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on I...
#4.16: Poveglia Island - Ports, Plagues, & Patients
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you the incredibly creepy history of an island off the coast of Italy, right outside of Venice, which has been used for some VERY sinister medical purposes. What began as an isolation site for victims of the Bubonic Plague and ended up as the site of a psychiatric hospital, this place is FULL of reasons to be haunted and spooky. Give this episode a listen, and decide for yourself if Poveglia is as haunted as the locals say, or just the site of some seri...
#4.16: Poveglia Island - Ports, Plagues, & Patients
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you the incredibly creepy history of an island off the coast of Italy, right outside of Venice, which has been used for some VERY sinister medical purposes. What began as an isolation site for victims of the Bubonic Plague and ended up as the site of a psychiatric hospital, this place is FULL of reasons to be haunted and spooky. Give this episode a listen, and decide for yourself if Poveglia is as haunted as the locals say, or just the site of some seri...
#4.15: Gun Violence & Public Health - with Dr. David Spain
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB*This episode features descriptions and topics that may not be suitable for all audiences.* This week, Sydnee sits down for an interview with Dr. David Spain, Chief of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Spain also serves on the advisory board of SAFE, “Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic”. As one of America's most accomplished and experienced trauma surgeons, Dr. Spain gives us an inside glimpse of what happens when the medical community says "enough is enough"...
#4.15: Gun Violence & Public Health - with Dr. David Spain
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB*This episode features descriptions and topics that may not be suitable for all audiences.* This week, Sydnee sits down for an interview with Dr. David Spain, Chief of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Spain also serves on the advisory board of SAFE, “Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic”. As one of America's most accomplished and experienced trauma surgeons, Dr. Spain gives us an inside glimpse of what happens when the medical community says "enough is enough"...
#4.14: The Romanovs Pt II
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are taking you all the way back to early 1900's Russia to learn about the Russian royal family, the Romanovs. After the assassination of their beloved healer, the family is facing a crisis as the Russian Revolution aims to abolish the monarchy. We're here to tell you the story of the Last Czars, the Romanovs - and how their murders end in a puzzling scientific mystery! Send us an email at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @ma...
#4.13: Rasputin & The Romanovs
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, Syd & Jess are here to take you all the way back to early 1900's Russia to learn about the Russian royal family, the Romanovs, whose youngest son Alexei suffered from a condition (hemophilia) that would bring them into contact with one of the most controversial faith healers of all time: Rasputin. Healer, holy man, mystic, hypnotist, party monster, whether he's all of these things or none, Rasputin forever left his mark on global history by entering the lives of the Romanov Famil...