A new "Human Challenge Study" is coming to the UK. The gang weighs in on what price is right when risking your wellbeing in the name of science. Speaking of science, a group of smart people are trying to recreate an AI super-sniffing robot dog to either sniff out cancer, or eradicate the planet of humans. Good boy. Then the fellas speak with Joshua Keyes, a certified genetic counselor out of Boulder, Colorado! What the heck is genetic counseling? What role does it play in diagnosis & treatme...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Julia is a psychotherapist and author who specializes in grief. Not only does she have an incredible ability to dissect and examine the myriad of ways we all deal with bereavement, she also has a wicked good sense of humour. In what may be one of the all-time greatest conversations we have had on the podcast, Julia and the gang tackle all types of grief. Not only grief from losing a loved one, but the grief of the lives we once knew. Be sure to check out Julia's latest book This Too Shall Pass. ...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 278
This week we go DEEP into the world of feces AKA stool AKA poopy. From Jeremie's bowels explained from doctor Ben to the wonders of fecal transplant to wombat cube crap, to the utter sh*t show that is the private Long Term Care system that has completely failed our country. Naheed Dosani returns again to tell us all about the important work he is doing with the Doctors for Justice in LTC coalition!
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Chosen Family is a podcast hosted by comedians and best friends, Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour. The duo bring their signature wit and warmth to deep and meaningful conversations with artists and creators from music, television, film, and literature to illuminate the powerful connection between the creative process, community, and healing trauma. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/chosenfamilycbc
Feb 11, 2021•46 min
Val was only 15 years old when her flight from France crash landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Dubbed the 'Toronto miracle,' all 309 passengers and crew survived this terrifying event. This week the fellas dive into how her life was forever changed by the events that took place on August 2nd, 2005. This scary and unfortunate event very well may have been the catalyst for Valerie's thriving career as a class action lawyer.
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 278
The whole gang is here!! Where is here? The brand spanking new Sickboy HQ in Halifax, that's where. Question for the medical professionals out there... is Jer's H2O consumption leading to a squirty butt? Also we get to the bottom of a viral video showing a group of Chinese folks "waddling like penguins" after their COVID anal swab. Spoiler alert — it's fake news. Then in honour of Black History Month, Lo presents us with a trimmed down version of one of the best conversations we've had in 2020 w...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Buckle up kids! This week we dive into the fascinating experience of living with an ultra rare disease known as Caroli's! Otherwise known as Congenital polycystic dilatation of intrahepatic bile ducts. Oh yeah. Bile. No shortage of gnar. Marcy gives us the run down on "Bile Bags", Losing over half her Liver, and stones. Stones on stones on stones.
Jan 31, 2021•59 min•Ep. 277
Get in the chopper and "Come with me if you want to live" is the catch phrase we all needed from Arnold as incredible amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine are being administered across the U.S. The gang cover a gross story about white privilege and Jeremie can't get his sh*t together! Then the fellers chat with famed science communicator and neuroscientist, Samantha Yammine. We talk about the role of science communication and how social media can be a wonderful tool to spark meaningful and important ...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Kyle is a headbanger with a headache in his pelvis. This week the fellas explore the mysterious illness that has plagued Kyle ever since he got slammed in a 'wall of death' at a metal show. From colonoscopies to prostate screenings, the medical community were scratching their heads with this one, until eventually Kyle was given the diagnosis of Chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis.
Jan 25, 2021•55 min•Ep. 267
This week we cover a horrifyingly unfortunate story out of the U.S. about a gentleman who made the ultimate wrong decision when it comes to administering psychedelics. Hot tip: don't inject mushrooms into your bloodstream unless you want to live in a real life body horror film. Then the gang speaks with Dr. Madhukar Pai about the big three: AIDS, malaria and TB. Three major pandemic/epidemics that have fallen by the wayside in the wake of COVID-19. Real talk Friday.
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Every so often on Sickboy we hear stories that leave our jaws plopped right down on the floor. This is one of those stories. Not just because Samuel is such a fantastic story teller, but also because what he experienced is like something out of an HBO thriller! Although his experience left him with massive third degree burns and he has had countless surgeries over the years, Samuel doesn't let his accident get in the way of living the absolute best life possible. He's an incredibly thoughtful, c...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 275
This week things get very VERY interesting. The gang put a call out to all doctors (smart person & medical alike) to help with a titillating quandary that came in through the Turn Me On podcast about a listener who has some sort of link between ear stimulation and orgasms. Send us a letter if you know what the heck is going on here? Then we chat about the latest in vaccine news! The fellas then sit down and have a lovely conversation with Dr. Evan Taylor, who is an Assistant Professor in the...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Whitney has always been known as "The Boobie Queen". The nickname took on a whole new meaning after being diagnosed with stage three cancer at the age of 30! Join the gang for a wonderful conversation about perseverance all the while exploring Li-Fraumeni syndrome — an inherited familial predisposition to a wide range of certain, often rare, cancers. Whitney the Boobie Queen is a positive ray of light who has no problem bringing levity to a harsh diagnosis and is an inspiration to young adult ca...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 274
2021 is off to a great start — Caillou is cancelled! Parents and children rejoice! The gang then talks about the horrifying new symptom that many long haul COVID patients are facing called "Parosmia". Would you rather smell farts for life? Or fish? Lauren is ready to train her nose for her inevitable eternity in the fiery pits of hell. Then the gang talks to one of our favourite guests from 2020, Dr. Jody Carrington! We talk about how entering the new year is a large feat and we need to bring th...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min
For our first new episode of 2021, we're psyched to bring you this conversation with standup comedian Jon Dore. After two major seizures and an epilepsy diagnosis, Jon has learned how to make dreaded visits to the hospital a little more fun. Here's a hint: always say 'ten.' For more laughs from Jon, check out Humour Resources, which airs on Tuesday evenings on CBC and CBC Gem starting January 5, 2021.
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 273
HAPPY NEW YEAR KIDDOS! Enjoy this re-release from all the way back in 2016! *** This week on Sickboy we sit down with Jim as he describes what life is like as someone who lives with extreme Dwarfism. We create a safe space where we can ask the questions we've always wanted to ask! We talk about everything from getting busy with an average sized person, to the names Jim and other little people prefer, work as an LP, and of course the age ol' question... how big is it? We also got to speak to Jim'...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Happy holidays you sweet humans! Enjoy a re-release from one of our favourite conversations of the year. *** This week the boys talk to Ella from down under about lump that she found down under. Turns out that lump turned out to be cancer inside her anus. From intense hypochondria and anxiety to navigating a very rare cancer while raising a young child, Ella brings lots of laughter and levity to a very scary situation. We talk about the Australian health care system, "auditioning your treatment ...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a bit of a mystery. The fellas sit down and chat with Cailin about her experience living with the hormone disorder, which is common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. Cailin walks us through her experience of growing a beard (at least more beard than Brian could ever grow) when she was a young woman and how her Diabetes may be linked to her struggle with ...
Dec 21, 2020•56 min
2020 is almost over and Tom Cruise is not a happy camper. The gang discuss mouth-breathers and those pesky French orgy lovers over in Belgium. Then for something far more serious and far more close to home, the boys get a chance to speak to the ever-so-lovely Dr. Cindy Blackstock! She is a member of the Gitksan First Nation with 25 years of social work experience in child protection and Indigenous children’s rights. A hard working woman who has brought on important change to the world of human r...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Deane is a strapping, young Army engineer living diagnosed with ALS at 30. Given 2-5 years, his diagnosis turned his life upside down. Ever the fighter, Deane started the ALS Burpee Challenge to raise money and is advocating for a Rare Disease Strategy so folks like him can access effective treatment here in Canada instead of having to travel abroad. Still, his treatments overseas did have one benefit- opening his eyes to the wonder of the bidet.
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 270
Folks are lining up and getting the prick. This week we start with a charming chime-in from an elderly gent who rang up his local hospital for a shot and a horrible meal. Then the gang talk lab-grown meat and vaccine conspiracy. Vegans please send your hate to Taylor. Then the fellas sit down with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel to talk about the importance of vaccine hesitancy. We are in a wild and exciting time, but we must approach this next chapter with thoughtful questions and push for informed consent.
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Tony is a med student who has already spent years working to treat his chronic pain. While his struggles aren’t over, he hopes others who experience chronic pain will keep trying new treatments until they find one that works for them.
Dec 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 269
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is a palliative and intensive care doctor who wants to fix the inefficiencies in healthcare that end up causing harm to patients and costing the system millions! Be sure to check out his podcast, Solving Healthcare with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. The gang also talks about the Christmas miracle of COVID-19 vaccines and the decline of the otter dick.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Have you ever had a doctor rely on Google as much as you? Angela has. She has a septate hymen, a rare condition which has complicated her sexual health and relationships. Still, she ain't no wuss and advocated to get her diagnosis.
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 268
Dr. James Makokis is a proud, Two-Spirit Cree from Saddle Lake First Nation who leads one of North America’s most prominent transgender-focused medical practices. He shares how he re-connected to his culture, how colonial gender norms erased Indigenous Two-Spirit existence and the lifesaving care he provides to transgender people. Before Dr. Makokis’ beautiful story, the gang talks about sci-fi monkeys, pygmy marmosets and BC Ferries' amazing phallic mask sign.
Nov 27, 2020•59 min
Dr. Strang is Nova Scotia’s Daddy! Er, Chief Medical Officer of Health. But he feels like our Daddy right now. Join us for this in depth conversation about leading our province through the pandemic, the COVID-19 Alert App and what the vaccine rollout might look like. This episode was recorded on Friday, November 13th following public health protocols.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 267
Welp... Jeremie's mom has COVID. A wake-up call that is close to home as COVID goes into community spread here in Nova Scotia. The gang also discuss how those pesky anti-vaxxers may not be able to go to work if some MPs in the UK have their way. Then the fellas had the pleasure of sitting down with Sanja Stanojevic, a biostatistics expert from Dalhousie University about the jaw dropping study she co-authored about the efficacy of Trikafta. The results are astounding. Could Jeremie potentially ha...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Last week was a massive day for the Cystic Fibrosis community. With the announcement of Vertex planning to submit Trikafta to Health Canada for approval there was much to celebrate, but the hard work isn’t done yet! This week we speak with Stephanie Stavros, the first Canadian CF’er who was granted special access to Trikafta as she was laying on death's door. Stephanie has an absolutely wild story of growing up with CF totally in secret. As 30+ some years of a closeted salty girl she saw some se...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 266
The gang get a vomit inducing letter from a listener about linguine like wormies filling up their belly and eating all their pizza. Also good news! There’s hope for a vaccine! Get your papers ready if you wanna see any big shows, though. Big Brother is watching you. Then the fellas have a hella enlightening conversation with Dr. Heidi Janz, Professor at the University of Alberta specializing in disability ethics. We talk about MAID and what issues the current legislature present for folks living...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Telling stories can change lives, and no one knows this better than André Picard. This week we chat with the big daddy of healthcare journalism. As Canada’s most prominent journalist on the health beat André has been through every major health event in the past few decades. He's been a long time dream guest of ours and we are absolutely honoured that André sat down with us nincompoops to talk about covering healthcare, protecting sources & keeping the powerful accountable.
Nov 09, 2020•57 min•Ep. 265
