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“My best podcast discovery of 2023, loving the back catalogue (even though I'm a nutritionist ;)”Read full review »
_sim_simma____ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/04/24
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“Thank you for some great journal club chats over the last few years. Best wishes for your new adventure!”
epi ecr via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/06/23
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“I love this podcast, I’m really glad I came across it. I am a BSPH student and I love that this is a source of information that keeps me engaged and I get to hear different opinions on public health topics. The topics/episodes stimulate me intellectually & the host keep it interesting and...”Read full review »
A. L. Ruiz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/23
“I discovered this podcast while I was completing my masters in public health and have continued to listen it as they never fail to discuss interesting and topical studies and you are guaranteed a few laughs and chuckles along the way. Great work everyone, keep ‘em coming. I highly recommend this...”Read full review »
mummy63920$622 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/23
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“A good balance between seriousness and lighthearted moments without ever feeling like an overload of information or not informative at all. I’ve even included it in the recommended literature for my epidemiology students. I’m not entirely sure they listen to it but they should if they want to...”Read full review »
Adamastor1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
03/24/23
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“As an epi professor myself, I’m in love with Free Associations - the perfect blend of engaging stories, gnurred humor, and clearly explained insights into the practice of epi research.
I’ve been filling my hour-long commute with these podcasts, and weekends, too.
Feeling blessed by the deep...”Read full review »
Bill Jesdale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/22
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“I work in public health in the U.K. & I’m currently revising for my Part A exams. Listening to this podcast is the most enjoyable part of my revision! It’s interesting, informative, engaging & fun. The hosts explain complex concepts clearly and well, without dumbing-down. I really recommend.”
Tabieth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/22
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“I’m a BUSPH alum and love listening to the professors break down studies from topics that range from COVID to Food! I have a busy schedule as a med student so often don’t get much time to read the latest literature and this podcast is a good way to catch up on some of what’s happening in the...”Read full review »
Kittykat795 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/22
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“I learn a lot each episode and I often litera-lol!”
Veena Billioux via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/22
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“I love listening to this podcast! I’m an MPH Epi/Bio student at the BUSPH and this podcast keeps me abreast with the subject!
This podcast is not only informative but also funny with Professor Matt Fox!”
9284839394 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/22
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“I love listening to qualified people talk about research and this show is my jam. I also appreciated Dr. Gill’s haiku:
I was going to
Write my own but then I felt
Chagrined and humbled”
mapletree7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/21
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“I really enjoy this podcast and the informative banter! I get to learn about epidemiology concepts and methods, current public health affairs, and how amazing and amusing the world can be (with weirdly specific examples).
I also just wanted to say that cereal can be a soup (with a milk broth)...”Read full review »
Frances Albers via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/04/21
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“I love this podcast and have recommended it to several friends. I teach a counseling research methods class at Umass Boston as an adjunct, and made the first assignment to pick one of the podcasts, read the original study, write a review of both the study and your discussion. It has been a great...”Read full review »
Ruby lab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/21
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“I found this podcast fairly recently, and as an aspiring epidemiologist with an interest in non-communicable disease, I have particularly appreciated the variety of topics still discussed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. I really enjoyed the most recent episode related to concussion testing as a...”Read full review »
andrewmasucci via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/21
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“Full disclosure: I am a big nerd and Professor Fox was my favorite professor from my time at BUSPH. Even for non-nerds though, this is an interesting and insightful listen.”
Lizzycambu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/21
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“I love the science and the humor!”
ysanjay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
“...but this is the best Epidemiology podcast in the world!”
cakenger via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/11/21
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“I listened to this podcast for the first time today and apart from being positively mentally stimulated, had such a good laugh. I enjoyed the science, but enjoyed the random discussion about pangolins even more. Chris is hilarious. Well done guys. Will definitely listen to the past episodes.”
1thandoe5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
11/28/20
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“Great podcast where the team analyse a journal article with a level of detail and chuckles you wish your own journal club did! Very topical articles and great engagement with the research issues of the day.”
Gillian1984 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/20
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“As an epi student who has not been very productive during lockdown, I am so glad that I just discovered this. Not only do I feel like I’m actually learning epidemiology and how to better critically appraise papers, but it’s also really funny! Moreover (as someone not interested in infectious...”Read full review »
Alexandra_Julia via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/20
“I have become a staunch listener of this podcast. it’s at once entertaining and educational. the papers they pick are fun and interesting, but beyond that, I have learned so much about research methods through their discussions.
the podcast is well-produced. the sound quality is divine, and the...”Read full review »
rhoepsilonkappa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/20
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“I love these podcasts! Usually listen to it during my workouts. I’m pretty sure people at the gym think I’m crazy when I laugh out loud to the jokes.
Question: where do you guys find the fun epi stuff for the amazing and amusing section? I read a lot but I never find the fun stuff. I...”Read full review »
nadia is moana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/20
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“Hi from Manitoba, Canada! I’m loving your critical and thought provoking review of epi papers. Thanks for making lots of jokes and making complex papers understandable. I have found myself laughing out loud and having ‘ah-ha’ moments in several episodes. Would highly recommend to anyone in the...”Read full review »
Avogirl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/16/20
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“If you teach in a university and participate in journal clubs you absolutely have to listen to these gentlemen.”
Alumera via Apple Podcasts ·
Kenya ·
01/06/20
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“I don’t know if they’ll read this, but I am so happy I found this podcast. I usually listen to other medical podcasts, and reviewing of literature, but this is the first Public Health/ epi-podcast where the literature comes to life. Also, shout out to Chris and Fox, both whom I have had the...”Read full review »
master of games via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/19
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“Probably the best epidemiology-focused podcast available. The amazing and amusing segment, highlighting bizarre but interesting science, lives up to its name. As a bonus, if you’re looking for a recommendation for website that can facilitate lifelong learning, the hosts have you covered.”
124|\0/|421 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/24/19
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“I have just been accepted as a PhD student in a related field, but I already started listening to this podcast before I applied. Not only did it help get me thinking like an epidemiologist, but it really made me want to join their ranks. I even thought about applying to Boston University. I got...”Read full review »
inkish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/19
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“I’ve listened to all your episodes! Can I have a mug please ?? I have bee(n) educated.”
Wilki 12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/28/19
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“Humor and knowledge
true epi insights distilled
herein drink some truth”
one oh eight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/19
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“Interesting coverage of recent papers and useful skills in evidence based medicine and statistics.
Well worth a listen.”
Dr B Holmes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/19
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“Dette er den beste podcasten om medisinsk forskning.”
anderssd1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
06/02/19
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“Unique and fun to listen to! I appreciate all segments and they balance each other well. It would be great if more social epi was discussed. Although it’s mostly observational research and possibly outside the expertise of the hosts, it would be a great way to diversify topics and reach a new...”Read full review »
cdmartz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/19
“I can’t get enough of this podcast. As an epidemiologist, I am biased, but this is the perfect podcast for my five mile runs. The hosts go over different subjects every week and between the three of them they always have something unique to offer. The provide serious analysis and criticism , but...”Read full review »
dhawk64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/19
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“This podcast is engaging and relevant to those inside and outside the field of public health. Their choice of topics help inform the health decisions that I make, and help me critically examine health topics that are portrayed in the media.
Something that sets this podcast apart from others is...”Read full review »
andrewjfiore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/18
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Matsuo Basho via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/18
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“the best journal club
that you may ever attend
join to laugh and learn
A great podcast that takes a critical look at current public health literature in a fun and engaging way. You can really tell the hosts love what they do and love good science! :) Looking forward to listening to future...”Read full review »
Marigold40794 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/18
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“Per the hosts’ request:
Come and listen to
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Science and dad jokes
In all seriousness, this is a great podcast for all public health students and practitioners, or anyone interested in critical reviews of scientific health (and sometimes not health) research. Matt, Chris,...”Read full review »
Anna811 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/18
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“I love this podcast and eagerly look forward to each episode. The hosts are incredibly knowledgeable and also quite funny. Highly recommended for anyone studying or working in the area of epidemiology.”
Stuart_L33 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/19/18
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“Fun and engaging, Matt, Don, & Chris present weekly on different research articles that have caught the public eye. They do a good job synthesizing the paper and critiquing the methods and conclusions, all while keeping audience members engaged through what has the potential be a somewhat dry...”Read full review »
Simplydani99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/18
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“I’ve listened to podcasts religiously for the past few years and have yet to find ones in my field that are both academic but also interesting enough for a commute or a run. I’m an SPH student now so I found this podcast in January and I love it. It’s engaging, humorous, and adds to my skill set....”Read full review »
RainElise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/18
“This is a great public health podcast that is published fortnightly by three Boston University School of Public Health professors. The podcast follows a set format with 1) a review of a paper from the medical literature, 2) a discussion of methodological issues related to the interpretation of...”Read full review »
The Moondog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/18
“While I am an epidemiologist/statistician, I think anyone who is interested in being able to understand science would really enjoy this podcast. They talk about both scientific findings as well as methods and other pertinent aspects (p-values!!) in a way that could really help anyone learn....”Read full review »
ricotte07 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/18
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“I am always smiling as I listen to you three. With my huge grin, I traverse the roads on my bike racing to work, immersed in the conversation, and completely entertained.
As a former reacher in Kenya and India, I love sorting through the studies with you all.
Thank you for all your time, energy,...”Read full review »
ashleylaurenbauman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/18
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“This should be required listening for reporters and editors. They might communicate research findings more “accurately” and become funny and/or witty, too.”
melodynh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/18
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“I have enjoyed every episode of this journal club podcast - I have found them interesting, topical, thought provoking and make me think about my own work and extending my critical appraisal skills. These podcasts are great for the lay public, students, educators and researchers. Above all, these...”Read full review »
Xueloon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/20/18
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“This podcast is great for anyone in the field of public health but also for anyone who wants to be more informed about these studies that get high press coverage but may be misleading.
As a former student of Chris Gill’s at BUSPH (one of my favorite professors btw), I was excited about this...”Read full review »
bboyer90 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/18
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“These guys are a breath of fresh air. While they sometimes get a bit off track and silly (tho' funny), they provide really sensible and accessible information about the sometimes bewildering health research that we see every day in the news.
I'm not a scientist and certainly not an...”Read full review »
Acappella addict via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/17
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“I'm an epidemiologist so this podcast is pretty up my alley, but it's created in such a way to be accessible to all. I read journal articles all day and am often not entertained, so I was a little skeptical of this podcast's entertainment value but was pleasantly surprised. The hosts...”Read full review »
mroe19_27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/17
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