Oddly Medical 's Podcast

After a too long hiatus, Sarah and Chrissy are back with a new episode. This week, they discuss hypnosis including its applications from therapy to murder. Enjoy!

A genie, a hag, and a Yōkai walk into a bar…. This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss sleep paralysis. They talk about the medical and folklore explanations for this phenomenon. 

This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss the history of syphilis including famous people, fashion influences, and government projects.

This week, Sarah and Chrissy talk about individual performers in sideshow world. They discuss both medical diagnoses and the lives of these amazing individuals. Enjoy!

This week, Sarah and Chrissy talk about the origins and early years of the sideshow. They discuss everything from Queen Elizabeth’s court through the early years of PT Barnum. Enjoy!

This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss the, often horrific, history of twin from ancient beliefs to experimentation.  

Ever wonder about leeches and barber pole?  This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss the historical and present uses of bloodletting. Enjoy!

Ever wonder how certain things became part of medicine?  This week, Sarah and Chrissy look at medical discoveries like aspirin, cocaine, Viagra, and more. Enjoy. 

This week Sarah and Chrissy discuss the discovery of radium and its subsequent uses.  They talk about various commercial products and discuss the Radium Girls.  Enjoy!

Part 2 of the doomsday cult series. This week Sarah and Chrissy discuss Jim Jones and the tragedy of Jonestown.  Enjoy and don’t drink the grape drink. 

This is part 1 of 2 where Chrissy and Sarah discuss doomsday cults.  This episode deals with the Heaven’s Gate cult and next we they will be discussing Jonestown.  Put on your foil hat and prepare for blast off.  Enjoy!

At least we hope so. This week Sarah and Chrissy talk about exorcisms. Grab some holy water and a crucifix and enjoy. 

Ever wonder where zombies come from?  This week Sarah and Chrissy talk about the history and medical thoughts about zombies as well as the cultural phenomenon. Bring your brains and enjoy. 

This week Sarah and Chrissy discuss 2 types of traditional medicine including herbal remedies and blood letting.  

I wouldn’t use this wax on your car though.  This week Sarah and Chrissy talk about famous ossuaries, soap mummies, shipwrecks, and basic water.  Have a listen and let us tickle your funny bone.

So that means chicken tastes like human…right?  This week Sarah and Chrissy discuss cannibalism. They explore this topic from multiple angles and have a delicious time doing so. Bon Appetite.  

This week Chrissy and Sarah discuss phobias. Listen as they discuss different phobias and treatments and get squirreled at every turn.  

This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss vampires.  They touch on origins and possible medical and scientific factors that contributed to the creature’s creation.  Let the silliness ensue!

Welcome to the first episode of Oddly Medical!   This week we discuss safety coffins, being buried alive, wakes, and color commentary.  Enjoy.