Best Ai Talks With Bone Podcasts (2025)

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Decreased femoral fracture load after cephalomedullary nail removal 4:10

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Listen to Brian and Lisa discuss the paper 'Decreased femoral fracture load after cephalomedullary nail removal' published in the May 2025 issue of Bone & Joint Research. Click here to read the paper. Be the first to know when the next episode is live! Follow our social media accounts, @BoneJointPortal and @BoneJointRes on X, and @bonejointres on I…

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New words: 'beer muscles' & 'waka jumpers,' with Fiona McPherson. 16:34

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1106. We talk with Fiona McPherson, a senior editor at the Oxford English Dictionary, about the playful words that get added to the OED. We look at the dictionary's ongoing work to expand its coverage of World Englishes, and Fiona shares some of her favorite recent additions, including "waka jumper" from New Zealand politics and "Rolex," a term for…

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How pronouns reveal our psychology. How'd we get our alphabet? Tabagogox. 14:46

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1105. This week, we look at how the pronouns you use can reveal your psychological state — for example, how using "I" versus "we" can signal how you are coping with a breakup or a tragic event. Then, we look at where our alphabet started, from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the Phoenicians and Romans. The psychology of pronouns segment was written…

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#359 ‒ How metabolic and immune system dysfunction drive the aging process, the role of NAD, promising interventions, aging clocks, and more | Eric Verdin, M.D. 2:11:11

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Eric Verdin is a physician-scientist and the CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging whose career has centered on understanding how epigenetics, metabolism, and the immune system influence the aging process. In…

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The 2025 Booker Longlist Is Here 1:10:21

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Jeff and Rebecca break down the 2025 longlist for the Booker Prize, digest the news of a new book from Kamala Harris, lament the demise of class (behavior, not socio-economic status), and much more. Jeff and Rebecca decide what the It Book of August will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Po…

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Navigating Pediatric Concussions with Dr. Mayur Patel 46:16

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Welcome to another insightful episode of Grand Rounds, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio and University Health's Women's and Children's Hospital. In today's episode, we delve into pediatric concussions with Dr. Mayur Patel, a seasoned neurologist with a specialty in brain injury medicine. Dr. Patel shares his e…

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‘Spark words’ and the hidden history of ‘panic’ and ‘Ritalin,’ with Martha Barnette 32:23

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1104. This week with Martha Barnette, co-host of "A Way with Words" and author of "Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland," we look at the concept of a "spark word" — the word that ignites a love of language. We also look at fascinating etymologies from ancient Greek, including the surprising connections between "Nike" and "fennel," and the…

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The It Books of August 50:33

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Jeff and Rebecca decide what the It Book of August will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations del…

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'Heat wave' vs. 'cold snap.' Why reading stories makes you smarter. Rogering. 14:15

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1103. Why do we talk about "heat waves" but "cold snaps"? This week, we look at the history behind these common weather phrases and other quirky idioms like "raining cats and dogs" and "under the weather." Then, we look at what kind of reading is best for improving your language skills, including research on the benefits of fiction versus nonfictio…

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The Power of Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens 45:14

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Link for CME Credit Coming soon! This enlightening episode of Pediatrics Now features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Karen Bluth, an associate professor emerita from the University of North Carolina and a pioneering author on self-compassion for teens. Host Holly Wayment explores with Dr. Bluth the transformative power of self-compassion in help…

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#358 ‒ Peter’s takeaways on navigating HRT, rejuvenating the face, understanding the biology of aging, optimizing fertility, and learning to live well from the dying | Quarterly Podcast Summary #6 12:29

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions with Paul Turek and …

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Making a Case for Supporting Independent Media, Way Early Award Nominations, and More 1:08:30

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Vanessa Diaz joins Jeff as he workshops a couple of takes, before they dive into IMAX scalping, way early award longlists, and more of the week's book news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today i…

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The Science of Big Splashes 47:31

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When it comes to making a splash, technique tops brute force. While you might think a cannonball will yield the biggest splash in the pool, science has confirmed that a new technique from New Zealand, called Manu jumping, reigns supreme. Jeff and Anthony describe the Manu jump, and the mechanics behind why it is so effective. LInk to the story: htt…

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

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1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing in plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words are easier for our eyes to read and how a well-structured story with characters and action verbs can improve understanding. We also discuss how the historical origins of English words influence …

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Power Ranking the Books of 1995 1:08:07

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It's as far back as we go with these historical rankings--30 years to 1995. Strange year, that sees Jeff pick a single copy of an individual book in his top 10. Christian dystopias, fairy tale retellings, genre-changing memoirs: there are spots for all of them in our top 10s. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up fo…

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

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1101. Do you know when to change a "y" to an "ies" for a plural, and when to just add an "s"? Today, we look at the rules. Then, we look at linguist Bill Labov's famous department store study, which shows how social class relates to speech patterns. The 'y' segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dr…

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Revolutionizing Pediatric Care with AI: Grand Rounds Talk! 53:38

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Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10099822 Host Holly Wayment brings us this grand rounds talk episode where this professor delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, with a special focus on pediatric care. Explore the latest advancements in AI algorithms an…

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#357 ‒ A new era of longevity science: models of aging, human trials of rapamycin, biological clocks, promising compounds, and lifestyle interventions | Brian Kennedy, Ph.D. 1:56:41

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Brian Kennedy is a renowned biologist, leader in aging research, and director of the Center for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore. In this episode, Brian shares insights from ongoing human aging…

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Mid-Year Check-in Time. PLUS: Rodney Freeman on ARE YOU A LIBRARIAN? 1:09:07

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Jeff and Rebecca talk about a bunch of mid-year lists: best-ofs, best-selllers, and more. Then Erica Ezeifedi talks to Rodney Freeman, former librarian and producer of the documentary Are You a Librarian, about the rich & overlooked history of Black librarianship in the US. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for …

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The impact on lateral wall fractures by a sliding hip screw device in trochanteric fractures 4:16

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Listen to Brian and Lisa discuss the paper 'The impact on lateral wall fractures by a sliding hip screw device in trochanteric fractures' published in the May 2025 issue of Bone & Joint Open. Click here to read the paper. Be the first to know when the next episode is live! Follow our social media accounts, @BoneJointPortal and @BoneJointOpen on X f…

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Hummingbirds, Penguins, and Cockatoos, oh my. 56:59

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Three stories this week, all concerning birds! Pranksters, scamps, potential saviors of earth? In the first, cockatoos in Australia have learned how to drink from public water fountains. Anthony and Jeff discuss how and why. Next ups, the penguins of Antactica might be helping offset climate change... with their poop. And finally, have humans alter…

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

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1100. This week, we talk with popular online linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd. We discuss "algospeak" and how social media algorithms are changing language. We discuss euphemisms like "unalive," the spread of trending words, and how content creators adapt their speech to go viral. Adam Aleksic - The Etymology Nerd Adam's book - "…

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The Top Ten Books to Read to Be Well-Read 55:53

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Jeff and Rebecca try to answer the fun but impossible question of what are the top 10 books someone might read first on their path to becoming well-read. This was originally a Patreon-only members post. To get more like this, subscribe to the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the B…

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

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1099. Do you call it "pop," "soda," or "coke"? We look at the interesting history behind these regional names for carbonated beverages. Then, we look at words where you can use a Q without a U, which might help your Scrabble game. The pop, soda or coke segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada i…

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Kevin Fong on medical planning for Mars and Earth-based emergencies 28:39

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There can't be many people in the world who've saved lives in hospital emergency rooms and also helped care for the wellbeing of astronauts in space – but Kevin Fong’s career has followed a singular path: from astrophysics and trauma medicine, to working with NASA, to becoming an Air Ambulance doctor. Kevin is a consultant anaesthetist and professo…

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#356 - AMA #73: Preserving brain health, optimizing exercise programming, improving body composition, and more 17:21

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter addresses frequently requested topics, including brain health, exercise programming, and body composition. He explores the factors that influence dementia risk—including m…

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The Best Books of the Year So Far: Live at Powell's! 1:15:29

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Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Book Riot's Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz and Powell's Book Buyer Keith Mosman to talk about their favorite books of the year so far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our …

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Identifying Sepsis in the General Pediatric Setting 48:58

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Link for free CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10099816 In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host and executive producer Holly Wayment welcomes back Dr. Ted Wu to explore the critical topic of sepsis in children. Dr. Wu, with 19 years of experience in pediatric critical care, discusses the intricacies …

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Moa De-Extinction, Fashionable Chimps, And Robot Surgery – No Human Required 42:33

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This week on Break It Down: just a week after the discovery of our third-ever interstellar visitor we may know where it came from, ancient enamel provides a snapshot into the lives of prehistoric rhinos, the moa becomes the fifth species targeted for de-extinction, a robot performs gallbladder surgery – no human required, chimps start a new fashion…

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Tales From the Crypt 49:10

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For 60 years, between 1637 and 1697, people who died at the largest hospital in Milan were dropped into a brick-lined crypt. Now, 300 years later, their unearthed remains reveal shocking insights into the lives of the 17th century working poor - and the discovery of a never before seen type of soil. Jeff and Anthony dig through the bones to discuss…

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how people recovering from cancer use metaphors differently depending on how they're doing. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/p…

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Induction of cellular autophagy impairs TGF-β1-mediated extracellular matrix deposition in primary human knee fibroblasts 4:40

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Listen to Lisa and Brian discuss the paper 'Induction of cellular autophagy impairs TGF-β1-mediated extracellular matrix deposition in primary human knee fibroblasts' published in the April 2025 issue of Bone & Joint Research. Click here to read the paper. Be the first to know when the next episode is live! Follow our social media accounts, @BoneJo…

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Summer 2025 Mailbag 1:13:03

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Jeff and Rebecca answer listener questions. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading re…

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two k…

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Dame Pratibha Gai on training atoms to do what we want 28:23

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Chemical reactions are the backbone of modern society: the energy we use, the medicines we take, our housing materials, even the foods we eat, are created by reacting different substances together. If we zoom in, it’s the atoms within these substances that rearrange themselves to give rise to new substances with the properties we need. However, che…

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Navigating bone health: early life influences and advanced strategies for improvement and injury prevention (#214 rebroadcast) 1:31:43

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this episode from July 2022, Peter dives deep into the topic of bone health and explains why this is an important topic for everyone, from children to the elderly. He begins with an overview of bone mineral density,…

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Project Hail Mary Gets a Trailer, AI Is Fair Use (for now), and more book news of the week 1:00:08

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Jeff and Rebecca talk about several notable adaptations news items, legal rulings in AI and LBGTQ titles, recent reading, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter.…

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Interstellar Object, Cheesy Nightmares, And Smooching Orcas 34:38

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This week on Break It Down: We’ve just seen our third-ever interstellar object whizzing though the Solar System, eating cheese really might give you nightmares (but so might dessert), cavers are rewarded with a treasure trove of blind, mummified invertebrates including the only known cave-adapted wasp, the Neanderthal fat factory is just a deliciou…

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Silence is Golden 48:58

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New research aims to quality the health effects of silence. It turns out, just a few hours of quiet time per week can have striking benefits. Anthony and Jeff discuss their own relationship with silence, and how this study might motivate them to turn down the volume. LInk to the story: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/04/turns-out-bonobo…

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Preventing Drowning and Advancements in Reducing Brain Damage: A Conversation with Dr. Ted Wu 30:25

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Link for CME Credit Coming soon In this episode of "Pediatrics Now," host Holly Wayment returns with Dr. Ted Wu to discuss the critical issue of unintentional injuries in children, focusing on drowning prevention. Dr. Wu emphasizes the importance of assigning a designated observer for children playing in water during summer to prevent drowning acci…