Sawbones: Medicine in Movies

Miracle drugs, strange side effects, classical conditioning: there are many films where the plot hinges around the existence of some unrealistic medicine. Justin brings to the plate the pills and medical devices in Dune, Robocop, Scanners, and more, while Dr. Sydnee ascertains how close they are to reality – or not. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers Border Angels: Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights):

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Sawbones: Medicine in Movies is an episode from Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine by Justin McElroy.

This episode is 00:38:15 long.

This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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