There was a time when Popes had secondary careers (or primary ones) on to of their Papal one. This includes Pope John XXI, the only Pope to have also been a physician. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about this non-traditional Pope and his contribution to medicine in the 12th century.

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

Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

Sawbones brings you a studio version of the show at the ye olde Harmony House Renaissance Faire. Justin and Dr. Sydnee talk about how medicine evolved in the Renaissance beyond what passed for scientific theories during the middle ages including the four humours, alchemy, and the real cause of syphilis (insulting the sun god).

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

Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

It's a myth that tetanus is only found on rusty metal. What really matters is that a wound that is a dirty, deep puncture wound could to introduce the bacteria into the body. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the long history of humans and tetanus, what it does to a body, and why maybe it's not a great idea to garden barefoot.

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

National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/about/who-we-are