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Recent Episodes

Feb. 9, 2026

Anchors Away with Professor Pat Croskerry

In the first of two very special episodes, Amie and Ben are joined by Amie's hero, Professor Pat Croskerry, a leading expert on cognitive bias and how doctors think.

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Jan. 29, 2026

Ep.7 - Air Loom

This week, we’re talking about the Air Loom. This fascinating image is the first example of asylum patient art ever reproduced in print and we uncover the story of its creator - James Tilly Matthews.

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Jan. 26, 2026

Collapse - To admit or not to admit?

In this episode, Ben discusses a case of a 42 year man who collapses whilst jogging. Would you admit this gentleman or discharge?

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Jan. 15, 2026

Ep.6 - Thistle

This week, we’re talking about the thistle. From a medical marvel to a symbol of Scotland, we explore the rich history of this spiky plant.

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Jan. 12, 2026

Another UTI?

What happens to us when we take work home with us and can't switch off?

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Jan. 1, 2026

Ep.5- Artificial Wine

This week, we’re talking about an object from our temporary exhibition ‘Hooked’ – ‘A treatise of new artificial wines’. The author of this book was a distiller, alchemist and chemist.

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