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Docs Watch
by Dr. Jen and Dr. Deepa
The show where real doctors tell you what’s real, what’s not, and what’s maybe possible in your favorite movies and TV shows.
Episodes
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Episode 20: Braaaainnnns
SUBJECTIVE We've made it to the end of season 2! In the final episode of this season, we're dipping into the world of iZombie to talk about Romeros, misguided proteins, and an unexpected reason why you shouldn't mix drugs and energy drinks.. Now that you know how to make zombies and unmake them,...
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Episode 19: Unmaking a Zombie
SUBJECTIVE Now that we've talked about making a zombie, let's talk about unmaking one. In the second of our three zombie episodes, we'll discuss lone microbiologists, dried scab powder, and the power of therapeutic stabbing. Sure, manufacturing a zombie cure from your own blood is impressive, but...
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Episode 18: Making a Zombie
SUBJECTIVE It's spooky season, which means it's time to talk about spooky things! Like the LIVING UNDEAD! (I want you to picture a clap of thunder and flash of lightning here.) As with vampires, "zombies" is just too broad a topic to cover in one episode, so we're giving you three! In the first...
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Episode 17: Alien vs. Parasite
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we're heading back into outer space to talk about maybe the most iconic alien of all time — Alien! I mean, the xenomorph! From Alien! What a great and confusing movie. Why is everything so wet on that spaceship? Why didn't the crew have fire safety training? Why are we...
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BONUS EPISODE: PoaLoF x DW Crossover!
BONUS EPISODE! We joined Laurel Hechanova and Audrey Nieh on their show Podcast of a Lady on Fire, which is a cathartic exploration of the filmmaking, themes and community involved in Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire, to discuss 18th century French abortions, ineffective butt kicks…
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Episode 16: A Song of Scales and Scalpels
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we're taking a trip to Westeros to examine the cutting edge medical practices of Samwell Tarly. It turns out he has shockingly sharp scalpels and shockingly bad PPE practices. We'll discuss greyscale and greyscale-esque infections, why you shouldn't operate during a...
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Episode 15: Beep Boop
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we move on from vampires to talk about robots! Specifically, robot organs. Like, why does a robot need organs? And if it did need organs, why would it need human organs? We'll discuss robot face putty, building biosynthetic organs, and some incredible applications of…
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Episode 14: All the Birthings
SUBJECTIVE We have finally arrived at the culmination of our very own Twilight saga! In this episode, we discuss the infamous Bella Swan birth scene, placenta separation anxiety, and why postpartum hemorrhage kills. ...especially if you don't do anything to stop it. It turns out venoms, uteruses,...
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Episode 13: How Get Pragnent
SUBJECTIVE In the second of our three Twilight related episodes, we discuss pregnancy tropes, tumors with teeth, and Deepa's favorite YouTube video. Sometimes pregnancy is not as simple as one egg and one sperm. Especially when that sperm is presumably made of rock. ...suspended in venom? If...
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Episode 12: Bloodsucking Rocks
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we talk about the vampire's curse, vampire epidemics, and... rocks? Does the vampire legend have its roots in real life disease? Probably not, but we'll tell you about some interesting ones anyway! Ultimately, this ep came to be because we want to talk about a very...
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Episode 11: Welcome to Earth (and Season 2!)
SUBJECTIVE Welcome to Season 2 of Docs Watch! We're back from break with a brand new slate of episodes for you. A slight change this season: we're going to switch to an every-other-week release schedule and see how that goes. But otherwise, it's more of your favorite medically-related movie...
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Episode 10: Take My Breath Away
SUBJECTIVE In the last episode of season one, we talk about TV/film's most favorite medical emergency: the tension pneumothorax! There's drama! There's intrigue! There's therapeutic stabbing! Okay, fine. We get it — it's pretty cool. But some movies do it better than others... Let's talk about…
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Episode 9: Superpowers and How You Get Them
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we talk about where the X-men get their powers. Can your DNA give you super speed AND let you control the weather AND shoot lasers out of your eyes AND do whatever it is that Rogue does? Maybe! It's all about the gene activation. It turns out, the power is in you!...
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Episode 8: Harry Potter and the Lack of Graduate Medical Education
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we talk about medical licensing, but with magic! If you wanna be a healer, there are pre-reqs for that. And minimum NEWT scores to hit. Just how heroic is Madam Pomfrey's call schedule? And does the wizarding world's pharmaceutical industry have any kind of regulation?...
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Episode 7: Blood in the Time of Dinosaurs
SUBJECTIVE In episode 7 of this season, we talk about Mad Max's terrible IV line management and the overuse of dino rex machina. Bedside organization is important even when you're working on a high speed scrap heap in the middle of a desert while being chased by War Boys. Plus, we finally take…
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Episode 6: This Sith is on Fire
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we talk about why you should just say no to dueling inside of an actively erupting volcano. At least not without proper protective equipment. (But preferably not all.) Our favorite (not) medical droids make another appearance and are still in dire need of a software...
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Episode 5: Harry Potter and the Order to Sit Out the Game
SUBJECTIVE In this episode, we talk about the casual child endangerment of the wizarding world's favorite full contact sport, Quidditch! Is Madam Hooch up to date with brain injury management guidelines? Does Hogwarts even have a concussion protocol if they don't have a "What to Do if...
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Episode 4: Jason Momoa's Aquaman
SUBJECTIVE In episode 4, we ask the important questions about the Aquaman cinematic universe (and also spend a not insignificant amount of time thirsting after Jason Momoa). (I mean, look at him.) Anyway. What is up with the physiological class stratification of Atlanteans? Is blonde hair a…
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Episode 3: AKA A Shotgun Blast to the Head
SUBJECTIVE In episode 3, we talk about, well, shotgun blasts to the head. But specifically when your head is impenetrable. When your superpower is being super dense, how are you supposed to get medical care? Also, let's talk about why Claire Temple is the real hero. Sidebar: Sometimes our numbers...
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Episode 2: The Empire Needs BiPAP
SUBJECTIVE In episode 2, we talk about everyone's favorite mobile ICU from a galaxy far, far away. How does Darth Vader fit all of his medical equipment in his suit? How many backpacks or backpack droids does he have? Also, we talk a lot about poop. Everybody poops. Even Darth Vader. OBJECTIVE...
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Episode 1: The Iron Man Needs a Heart
SUBJECTIVE In Episode 1, we talk about Tony Stark and his quest for a heart—just in time for Valentine's Day! What is an arc reactor, and how does it work? But more importantly, what would the surgery for implanting a car cup holder into Tony's chest look like? Really, Mr. Stark had bigger things...
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Docs Watch Episode 0 - Trailer
Welcome to Docs Watch, a brand new podcast where real doctors tell you what's real, what's not, and what's maybe possible in your favorite movies and TV shows. We're giant nerds! So what better use of our extensive medical training than to answer the questions we have when we watch superhero,...
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How many episodes does Docs Watch have?
Docs Watch currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Docs Watch about?
The show where real doctors tell you what’s real, what’s not, and what’s maybe possible in your favorite movies and TV shows.
How often does Docs Watch release new episodes?
Docs Watch has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Docs Watch?
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Who hosts Docs Watch?
Docs Watch is created and hosted by Dr. Jen and Dr. Deepa.
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