Best FDA Watch Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking OMUFA 42:17

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Wayne chats with Meredith Petillo, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs at the Independent Beauty Association. You’ll hear her thoughts on recent FDA warning letters to sunscreen brands; the mention of sunscreens in the new MAHA report; “foodification” risks in beauty and the personal care products space; how companies can prepare for…

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OnlyFans, Porn, Sexting... Cheating or Not? (Watch This Before You Fight) 33:08

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss how the definition of cheating is shifting in the digital age, from porn and OnlyFans to chatbots and sexting, and why clear boundaries matter more than ever. 00:26 Exploring Modern Cheating: Survey Insights – Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler break down new survey data on how people define cheatin…

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Boomf - The Magicians S02E02 - Hotel Spa Potions 1:19:42

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 2 episode 2! This week, most of the group makes it back to earth and begins trying to find out more about this Beast killing battle magic. But unfortunately that knowledge was hidden in plain sight by a tricky pixie who loves a good riddle. Meanwhile, King Elliot is trying his best to be the "cool orgy and …

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AI Therapy Is Here... And It’s SCARY Accurate (What You Need to Know) 22:32

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In this episode of The Sex Doctors, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about how AI chatbots are rapidly transforming therapy, potentially replacing many jobs, and why therapists must focus on uniquely human skills to stay relevant. 00:00 Introduction and Article Overview – Dr. Brandon shares a bold new article warning that AI chatbots could soon d…

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Ep. 93 – BIO’s Fritz Bittenbender on Trump 2.0, MFN Threats & Pharma’s Concessions 34:03

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President Donald Trump’s demands for “most favored nation” drug pricing presents the biopharma industry with an immense public policy challenge. Drug companies are convinced that meeting the president’s demand to reduce U.S. prices to levels below those of other industrialized countries would decimate the industry. On this episode of The BioCentury…

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Drone Tush - The Magicians S02E01 - Knight of Crowns 1:10:20

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 2 episode 1! We pick up in the aftermath of our first real encounter with The Beast. Penny and Margo head off to a healing river for appendage reattachment therapy, while the rest of the group goes looking for crowns. At least 4 of us are coming out of this as royalty. Thanks for listening!…

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FDA-Approved Women’s Libido Drug… Could It Help Men? (Doctors Explain) 20:47

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about the off-label use of bremelanotide (Vyleesi/PT-141) in men—its potential benefits for libido/erections, origins, side effects (notably nausea), and how patients often access it via compounding pharmacies. 00:05 – Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler dive into Bremelanotide and share how the Goldste…

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Why Some Couples Have MORE Sex After an Affair (Sounds Crazy But It’s Real) 21:23

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr Morgentaler talk about how affairs can make a couple’s sex life better, worse, or just different—and simple ways to heal and reconnect. 00:16 Understanding the Impact of Affairs: They explain how cheating can change desire and closeness in different ways. 01:12 Nuances in Post-Affair Sexuality: Sex may drop, rise, …

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The Magicians Season 1 Wrap-Up 1:07:33

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Hello and welcome to season 1 wrap-up for The Magicians! Thank you to everyone to has been listening along with us these last couple of months. We had a great time summarizing our thoughts about the show and answering your questions. See you next week with season 2 episode 1! This podcast also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dnQn2OOy0LQ…

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FDA’s Fight Against Ultraprocessed Foods 44:15

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Wayne chats with Claudia Lewis, Co-Chair of the FDA Group at Venable, and Ricardo Carvajal, Director at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara. You’ll hear their thoughts on FDA’s focus and direction on ultraprocessed foods; GRAS regulation and former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler’s citizen petition; potential agency updates to food nutrition labeling; insp…

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The CRAZY Truth About Why Women Cheat (According to Science) 18:04

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about why some women cheat through an evolutionary lens, how parenting can dull desire, and simple ways couples can rekindle passion while staying connected. 00:09 Discussing the Article: Why Women Cheat: They talk about a study on why some women cheat. 00:49 Evolutionary Perspective on Cheating: …

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Ep. 92 - Reimagining FDA: Steve Usdin on Designing the Drug Regulator of the Future 38:43

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If you could redesign FDA from the ground up, what would it look like? That’s the fundamental question underlying the 2025 BioCentury Back to School essay, authored by BioCentury Washington Editor Steve Usdin, who has been a leading voice on regulation and policy for over two decades. The topic is especially meaningful in this era of FDA turmoil, w…

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Match.com Just Dropped INSANE Stats on Sex and Love (MIND BLOWING Info) 25:58

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In this episode Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the Match.com Singles in America survey with the Kinsey Institute, exploring how modern singles view sex, porn, love, and relationships across generations. 00:14 Match.com Survey Insights — Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon discuss key findings from the Singles in America survey with over 75,…

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Prediction Princess - The Magicians S01E13 - Have You Brought Me Little Cakes? 1:11:23

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Hello and welcome to the season 1 finale of The Magicians! Remember to get those wrap up questions in. This week, Quentin and Julia make their way through time to meet up with the rest of the group. But they don't leave the past empty handed. They use their timeloop shenanigans to set us all up for Beast fighting success. We have knives, we have kn…

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Dissecting the Direction of CDER and CBER with Paul Kim 41:32

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Wayne chats with Paul Kim, Principal of Kendall Square Policy Strategies and former head of FDA and federal government strategies practices at a leading law firm for 20 years. Together, they discuss major legal issues and concerns with what the agency is aiming to accomplish; priorities for CDER Director Dr. George Tidmarsh and CBER Director Dr. Vi…

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Why It Matters WHEN You Test Your Testosterone (From a Harvard Urologist) 29:35

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In this episode Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about whether the time of day really matters for testosterone testing, challenging the old “only in the morning” rule and showing how real-world evidence proves it makes little difference. 00:43 Debating Testosterone Testing Times – The doctors question the long-standing rule that testosterone mu…

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Young People Are Having Less Sex Than Ever (Here’s Why) 22:17

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how technology is reshaping intimacy, friendships, and sex, warning that without mindful effort to connect in person, future generations may default to tech over human relationships. 00:07 The Impact of Technology on Human Interaction – They explore how our shift from face-to-face contact …

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Adult Child Soldiers - The Magicians S01E12 - Thirty-Nine Graves 1:10:33

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Welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 12! This week, on the heels of an aggressively awkward morning after. The group decides to bottle their emotions and head into the the Neitherlands. But shortly after emerging from the fountain Quentin is separated from the group and thrust back to campus alone. Can he find his way back to us? Can we find o…

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Medical Device Oversight in a Changing Landscape 51:30

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Wayne chats with Neil O’Flaherty, Partner and Head of the Medical Device Practice Group at Amin Wasserman Gurnani, and Bobbi Druyor-Sanchez, Partner with NDA Partners. You’ll hear their thoughts on what’s happening at CDRH with warning letters and inspections for medical devices, AI-enabled medical devices and the ongoing situation with Whoop, and …

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Urologist Answers Questions About Testosterone Therapy for ED (You’ll Be Surprised) 21:22

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about how testosterone can, in the right patients, be an effective solo treatment for erectile dysfunction despite common medical guidelines saying otherwise. 00:06 Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction: The Debate – They kick things off by questioning the common belief that testosterone alone c…

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Ep. 91 – Annalisa Jenkins: How MHRA’s Reset Could Revive U.K. Biotech 36:07

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A new head at MHRA, a streamlined government life sciences strategy, and a more sophisticated innovation ecosystem have Annalisa Jenkins optimistic about the future of U.K. biotech — and its potential to carve out a stronger global role. On The BioCentury Show, Annalisa Jenkins, chair of Gemma Biotherapeutics, discussed the evolving landscape of bi…

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Magical FDA - The Magicians S01E11 - Remedial Battle Magic 1:12:26

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Welcome to The Magician's season 1 episode 11! This week, our magical motley crew dips into some forbidden battle magic for an upcoming spar with The Beast. But battle magic is a dangerous and complicated affair, especially for those of us in a heightened emotional state. So to help compensate, we all drain our heightened emotions into little glass…

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When Sex Gets Boring, Here’s What Actually Works (Advice From Sex Therapist) 17:05

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how keeping both tender lovemaking and raw, passionate sex in a relationship is essential for long-term intimacy, excitement, and connection. 00:18 Discussing Creative Sex Life Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler explore why variety and creativity keep intimacy exciting over time. 01:23 The Im…

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7 Reasons Men Lose Libido and How to Fix It (From a Top Sex Therapist and Urologist) 34:21

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about low libido in men, and how psychological, physical, and emotional factors can all play a role in a guy’s desire—or lack thereof. 00:22 – Understanding Low Libido in Men Low libido means not feeling the urge for sex, even if everything seems physically fine. 10:23 – Psychological and Physic…

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Leave Room for Zeus - The Magicians S01E10 - Homecoming 1:12:24

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Hello and welcome to season 1 episode 10 of The Magicians! This week we are getting....sexy? Penny is trapped in the Neitherlands, being pursued by a band of disgruntled laborers. The only way to save him is some good old, tried and true sex magic. But can Quentin overcome his lack of lusty experience to save his friend in time? Thanks for listenin…

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Popular Episode - Vertex’s Winning Formula: Altshuler on Choosing the Next Breakthroughs 32:44

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This is a previously recorded episode of The BioCentury Show from March 19, 2025. Subscribe to this channel to listen to each new episode. Visit TheBioCenturyYouTube.com to access and watch all prior episodes. Vertex’s approach to research, defined over a decade ago to beat the dismal odds of success in biotech, remains core to its strategy, even a…

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Vaccines, Pharmaceutical Policy & FDA’s Next Moves 41:26

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Wayne chats with Deb Autor, CEO of Healthcare Innovation Catalysts, and Paul Offit, M.D., Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. You’ll hear their thoughts on vaccine development, policy, testing, and funding, including COVID vaccines; t…

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Why Men Fake Orgasms (CRAZY Truth Revealed) 26:56

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about why some men fake orgasms, what causes it, how common it actually is, and how emotional pressure, physical challenges, and even kindness can all play a role. 00:50 – The Case of the Young Man A young man starts faking orgasms to avoid hurting his girlfriend’s feelings when he can’t climax …

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FDA’s Past, Present & Future with John Taylor 48:24

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Wayne chats with John Taylor, Head of the Quality and Compliance Practice at ELIQUENT and 30-year FDA, industry, trade association, and consulting veteran. Together, they discuss Taylor’s pedigree; his perspective on the most pressing issues FDA is facing in drugs, devices, foods, and cosmetics; the agency’s increasing use of AI; what FDA’s top pri…

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That Episode - The Magicians S01E09 - The Writing Room 1:10:24

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 9! This week, we find out that Christopher Plover, the author of Fillory and Further was a massive piece of shit. But we didn't get this second hand from a screen shot of a social media post, we learned it from some kid-ghosts at his haunted mansion. Can Quentin come to terms with his greatest her…

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The Top 3 Developments of 2025 in Pharma, Devices, Cosmetics & Food 58:01

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Shelly and Wayne chat with the following guests in their respective fields of expertise: Pharma: Naomi Lowy, M.D., Principal Drug Regulatory Expert, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara Devices: Claire Davies, Shareholder at Polsinelli Cosmetics: Angela Diesch, Partner and Head of the Cosmetics Industry Practice at Amin Wasserman Gurnani Food: Frank Yiannas, f…

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What REALLY Happens Inside a Strip Club (From a Dancer’s POV) 35:08

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler have a special guest, Patience, on their podcast—they talk about how working in gentleman’s clubs has shaped her confidence, challenged stereotypes, and revealed the complex ways technology is changing intimacy, connection, and sexuality. 00:00 – Intro and First Guest Announcement Dr. Brandon and Dr.…

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Cheating or Not? What Sex Tech Is Doing to Love Today 7:04

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how advances in sex tech are blurring the lines of infidelity, making it harder for couples to agree on what counts as cheating—and why open, ongoing conversations are more important than ever. 00:00 – Intro to Modern Infidelity Dr. Brandon opens the conversation by exploring how technology is complicating t…

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Why Young Men Today Have the Lowest Testosterone Levels in History (This is a Crisis) 18:19

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon dive into the alarming drop in testosterone levels over the past few decades, why it's happening, and what it could mean for men's health, fertility, and our future. 00:09 – Declining Testosterone Levels: An Overview Testosterone levels in men have been quietly dropping for decades—and it’s starting …

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Allegedly - The Magicians S01E08 - The Strangled Heart 1:06:56

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 8! This week, Elliot and his new loverboy Mike are taking their relationship up a notch. Moving on from sultry kisses to flaming cherries, personal revelations, and maybe still a few sultry kisses. Thank goodness everything is exactly as it seems on the surface and nobody is at risk of being stabb…

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Do Low Testosterone Levels Cause Prostate Cancer? Harvard Urologist Explains 16:51

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler talks about how low testosterone—not high—might actually be the real risk factor for prostate cancer, challenging decades of outdated beliefs. 00:28 – Historical Beliefs and Misconceptions For decades, doctors thought testosterone fueled prostate cancer like gas on a fire—but that fear was based on outdated science.…

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Ep. 90 – Inside Biopharma Dealmaking: ProFound CEO John Lepore on Knowing What Partners Want 33:05

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In an environment where everybody hurts, it helps for biotech CEOs to understand the pressures driving pharmas, investors and other key players if they want to secure deals and financings that will help them succeed. That’s how John Lepore, CEO of Profound Therapeutics and former head of research at GSK, is navigating his early stage company throug…

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This Is the Future of Sex, and Your Teen Is Watching (Disturbing New Data) 23:45

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how chatbots are becoming digital lovers and emotional crutches—and why that’s both fascinating and deeply worrying for real human relationships. 00:33 – The Rise of Chatbots Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how chatbots are becoming more realistic—and how they’re designed to bui…

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Edgy-cators - The Magicians S01E07 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance 1:06:30

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 7! This week, the hosts are split 50/50. Quintin, Penny and the other 1st years have finished their migration north and found an....interesting "educator" in a remote Alaskan cabin. Meanwhile, Margo & Elliot are struggling to find the coolest gift for their upcoming hedonistic, orgy fueled bacchan…

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What Every Parent NEEDS to Know About AI and Chatbots (Protect Your Kids) 8:54

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how chatbots are becoming digital companions and even "therapists"—but warns they’re no substitute for real human connection. 00:21 – Capabilities of Chatbots Dr. Brandon talks about how advanced chatbots have become—some even act like friends, partners, or therapists. 01:33 – Chatbots in Therapy and Compani…

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The Impact of Porn on Young Brains (Scary Truth) 26:46

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about how early exposure to porn is shaping young people’s views on sex, causing confusion, unrealistic expectations, and lasting effects on their brains and relationships. 00:24 – Early Exposure to Porn and Its Effects Dr. Brandon says most kids see porn around age 12, which can shape how they …

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We’re Praying!!! - The Magicians S01E06 - Impractical Applications 59:02

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 6! This week, the first year students are subjected to another series of obtuse tests of magical skill. But this time, failure means instant an unceremonious expulsion. Can the main movers and shakers make it through the mass culling? Thanks for listening! Watch a video version of this podcast her…

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The Science Behind Why People CRAVE Sex Tech (From a Sex Therapist) 8:18

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how sex tech hijacks our natural instincts by acting as a "supernormal stimulus"—something manmade that satisfies primal urges even more powerfully than nature ever could—and why it's especially compelling for men. 00:04 – Understanding Supernormal Stimuli Dr. Brandon explains that sex tech grabs our attenti…

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Ep. 89 - Delivering on the biosimilars promise, a conversation with Gillian Woollett 31:47

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Gillian Woollett, head of regulatory strategy and policy at Samsung Bioepis, discusses how FDA can deliver on its promise to “massively streamline” the regulation of biosimilars. Eliminating unnecessary clinical trial requirements could halve the time and cost of developing a biosimilar, according to Woollett. While regulators around the world are …

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Tired, Sad, Unmotivated? This Hormone Might Be Why 22:33

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how testosterone levels relate to age, weight, vitality, and long-term health—highlighting surprising research, the impact of obesity, and why staying lean may be the secret to aging well. 00:08 Testosterone and Aging: An Overview Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon open the episode with a can…

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SherpCorp - The Magicians S01E05 - Mendings, Major and Minor 1:09:41

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 5! This week, the students of Brakebills are all going toe to toe in an attempt to earn the favor of a prime magical mentor. How they earn that favor is a bit all over the place. Maybe it's who you know, or who you are. Maybe it's what you bought. Or, just maybe, it's your ability to tear open the…

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This Is What Porn Is Teaching Your Kids (And the Talk They ACTUALLY Need) 23:11

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how porn impacts adults and kids differently, why it’s becoming the main source of sex education for young people, and why parents need to start having real conversations about it. 00:00 – Introduction and Controversy of Porn In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler open up a real,…

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Everything You Know About Men and Sex Is WRONG (What's Really Going On) 16:27

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about what women often misunderstand about men sexually—from emotional vulnerability and stress to how men experience love, arousal, and connection. 00:00 – Introduction to The Sex Doctors Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler kick off the episode by diving into what women may not fully understand abo…

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Bubba, Master of BBQ - The Magicians S01E04 - The World in the Walls 1:01:46

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Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 1 episode 4! This week, the world ain't exactly what it seems. While Quentine spirals in a sort of mind prison in a sort of desert, his new Breakbills compatriots do their best to feed him scorpions and save his life. Trust us, it makes sense in context (mostly). Thanks for listening! Watch a video version …

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Erectile Dysfunction Cure? Top Urologist Shares the Truth 17:36

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler talks about how testosterone therapy can help treat erectile dysfunction in men with low testosterone—especially when vascular health isn’t the main issue. 00:14 – Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction: Expert Opinions In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler explains why some experts say testosterone shouldn’t be used alon…