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Affliction Fiction
by afflictionfiction
Affliction Fiction: providing the most absurd medical information outside of WebMD! This show examines illnesses and disorders which exist only in fictional works.
Episodes
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 40 [FINALE]: Imminent Death Syndrome
A permanent risk of death? In Affliction Fiction's series finale, James and Jaedon consider Imminent Death Syndrome from Mr. Show. I'll miss you... me.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 39: Methuselah Syndrome
An accelerated aging process? Listen as Jaedon and James examine Methuselah Syndrome from Blade Runner. It's too bad she won't tune in. But then again, who does?
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 38: The Bug
A second mouth on the neck? In this episode, James and Jaedon explore "the bug" from Charles Burns's graphic novel, Black Hole. I felt like I was listening into the future... and the future sounded really messed up.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 37: Blorbs
A devastating inflation of the body? In this installment, Jaedon and James take a look at blorbs from Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. A winner is you!
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 36: Climate Change Denial Disorder
An unwillingness to accept scientific evidence? This week, James and Jaedon analyze the titular disease from Funny or Die's "Climate Change Denial Disorder." Who listens to those nerds anyway?
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 35: Genie Flu
A vanishing act prompted by a sneeze? This week, James and Jennifer cover genie flu from Genie in the House. Use a little nous!
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 34: Monkeynucleosis
A dreaded disease from a fellow primate? Listen as James and Jennifer discuss monkeynucleosis from Hey Arnold! Move it, football head!
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 33: Toxic Junk Food Syndrome
A pimple that physically resembles its host? Join Jennifer and James as they analyze toxic junk food syndrome from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 32: The Cheese Touch
A transmissible malady derived from dairy? In this episode, James and Jennifer tell all about The Cheese Touch from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I didn't really know what to expect from college radio, but when I walked into the station, the first thought I had was, 'I don't belong in here with these...
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 31: Boneitis
An unfortunate sequence of skeletal contortions? Tune in as Jennifer and James explore boneitis from Futurama. Hey, who's been messing with my radio? This isn’t alternative rock, it’s college rock.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 30: Cobbles
A transformation into a pile of rocks? Join James and Jennifer as they take a look at cobbles from BBC Two's Look Around You. Thanks, listeners. Thisteners.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 29: Hawaiian Cat Flu
A strong inclination to dance the hula? This week, Jennifer and James examine Hawaiian Cat Flu from Garfield. Big fat hairy deal.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 28: Ghost Bugs
A swarm of spectral insects? In this installment, James and Jennifer answer a surprise listener question regarding ghost bugs from Danny Phantom. His molecules got all rearranged!
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 27: Wizard Lice
An infestation at a school of magic? This time, Jennifer and James discuss wizard lice from Neil Cicierega's Potter Puppet Pals series. Oh what a fascinating character study this will be!
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 26: Ratitis
A short tail and pointed teeth? Tune in as James and Jennifer explore ratitis from Roald Dahl's Boy: Tales of Childhood. We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this episode is ours.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 25: Say the Opposite of What You Mean Disease
A communication disorder that reverses meaning? This week, Jennifer and James take a look at "Say the Opposite of What You Mean Disease" from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Lovely podcast, pity I wasn't invited.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 24: Jungle Worms
A mob of parasites that inhabit your insides? Listen as James and Jennifer examine jungle worms from iCarly. And... we're clear.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 23: Humorless Disorder
An inability to understand jokes? In this episode, Jennifer and James analyze a physical condition from Gravity Falls. Your podcast is good! I'm a Soos!
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 22: Plague of Insomnia
A contagious sleep disorder accompanied by loss of memory? This week, James and Jennifer take a look at the plague of insomnia from Gabriel García Márquez's novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude. Cease, cows, podcasts are short.
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Affliction Fiction Ep. 21: Birdface
A pair of lips so rigid, they're technically a beak? Join Jennifer and James for a brand new season of Affliction Fiction, in which they discuss "birdface" from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This podcast is brought to you by Fun Frames—make your spectacles a spectacle!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Affliction Fiction: providing the most absurd medical information outside of WebMD! This show examines illnesses and disorders which exist only in fictional works.
HOSTED BY
afflictionfiction
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How many episodes does Affliction Fiction have?
Affliction Fiction currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Affliction Fiction about?
Affliction Fiction: providing the most absurd medical information outside of WebMD! This show examines illnesses and disorders which exist only in fictional works.
How often does Affliction Fiction release new episodes?
Affliction Fiction has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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