The Germs and Jargon Podcast
Worms of Wisdom: A Storytime with Ascaris
In this storytime episode, Dr. Miller shares a real-life medical case that starts out like any ordinary visit, but takes an unexpected turn when the patient is discovered to have Ascaris , a type of parasitic roundworm. Through this fascinating case, you’ll hear how Ascaris worms (Ascaris lumbricoid...
Science Swap #2 - Rabies
In this hilarious and eye-opening episode of Germs & Jargon , we’re flipping the script with another round of Science Swap . This time, I , your friendly neighbourhood layman, take a stab at explaining the terrifying and fascinating disease known as rabies, from symptoms to transmission and trea...
Science Swap - The Layman Takes The Lead
In this fun and enlightening episode of Germs & Jargon , we’re flipping the script in our brand-new Science Swap format! Jonathan, your curious layman host, takes a shot at explaining one of the most pressing issues in modern medicine: antibiotic resistance . How close can he get to the real sci...
Culture Queries #2 Q&A
Ever wondered if eggs really need to be refrigerated? Why astronauts don’t catch colds on the ISS? Or what connects a fungal rash on your foot to a ring on your arm? In this listener-powered episode of Germs & Jargon , Dr. Miller and Jonathan dive into your submitted questions from how fevers he...
Famous, Infected & Unexpected
In this compelling episode of Germs & Jargon , we uncover the surprising infectious disease stories behind some of the most iconic celebrities: Rosie O'Donnell’s battle with a rare bacterial infection, Justin Bieber’s diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Christopher Reeve’s struggle with chronic infec...