Sensationalist Science Podcast

Episode 33 - Ivermectin and Covid-19

This episode, Gid and his special guest Dr. Kyle Sheldrick talk ivermectin, covid-19, and why the evidence-base for the anti-parasitic medication really isn't very good when it comes to the dread disease. Studies cited: Elgazzar - https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-100956/v4 Niaee - https://www.apjtm.org/article.asp?issn=1995-7645;year=2021;volume=14;issue=6;spage=266;epage=273;aulast=Shakhsi Samaha - https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/6/989 Bryant (meta-analysis) - https://journals.lww.com/americantherapeutics/fulltext/2021/08000/ivermectin_for_prevention_and_treatment_of.7.aspx

Episode 32 - PCR and COVID-19 Testing with Dr Angie Rasmussen

This week Gid talks to the brilliant Dr. Angie Rasmussen about PCR tests, COVID-19, false positives, and why the idea of a casedemic is, in a word, bullshit

Episode 31 - COVID-19 Vaccines with Bill Hanage

This week Gid chats to Dr. Bill Hanage about COVID-19 vaccines, how we know that they haven't been rushed, whether they are safe, and what the future looks like for us all.

Episode 30 - Eggs and Diabetes

This week Gid takes a look at headlines about eggs and diabetes, and why you don't need to give up your morning scramble just yet.

Episode 29 - Epidurals and Autism

Gid talks autism, epidurals, and why the latest headlines probably aren't a good guide for your childbirth experience with two special guests - Drs Dolores McKeen and Valerie Zaphiratos, both obstetric anaesthesiologists Link to the resources we discuss - https://www.cas.ca/en/home