What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
If you loved Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, start with THE ADVENTURE ZONE: STORY AND SONG (Clint McElroy et al) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 4 series, each matched to Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine across media.
If you loved Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, you crave the intersection of rigorous scientific skepticism and irreverent, comedic storytelling.
Books on the same thread
THE ADVENTURE ZONE: STORY AND SONG
Clint McElroy et al · Book
Explores: found family, heroic quest, self-discovery.
Much like the chemistry between the hosts of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, this tale captures the McElroy family's signature blend of heartfelt humor and adventurous narrative.
Blind Spots
Marty Makary · Book
Explores: institutional failure, systemic bias, evidence-based medicine.
This investigative work echoes the critical spirit of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine by exposing the systemic failures and dangerous biases hidden within modern medical institutions.
Everything Is Tuberculosis
John Green · Book
Explores: Epidemiology, Global health crisis, Scientific advocacy.
Fans of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine will appreciate this deep dive into public health history, which balances harrowing epidemiological facts with a commitment to scientific advocacy.
The Menopause Manifesto
Dr. Jen Gunter · Book · 2021
Explores: Hormonal Health, Medical Advocacy, Aging.
Just as Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine demystifies complex health topics, this book provides essential, evidence-based medical advocacy for those navigating the realities of women's health.
Films on the same thread
Saw
Film · 2004
Explores: Survival, Moral Dilemma, Retribution.
While Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine explores medical history for laughs, this film captures the raw, visceral survival stakes that often underpin the horrific reality of medical mishaps.
Saw X
Kevin Greutert · Film · 2023
Explores: Medical scam, Vigilante justice, Terminal illness.
This film mirrors the morbid curiosity found in Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine by centering its plot on the devastating consequences of a fraudulent, predatory medical scam.
Bo Burnham: Inside
Film · 2021
Explores: Mental Health, Isolation, Internet Culture.
The existential humor and psychological depth of this special resonate with the same intimate, conversational style that defines the rapport between the hosts of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine.
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Explores: Vampires, Modern Life, Housemates.
This mockumentary captures the same dry, clever wit found in Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, applying a comedic lens to the strange and often gross realities of existence.
Series on the same thread
Horrible Histories
Terry Deary · Series · 2009
Shares a thread with Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine: Educational Comedy.
Sharing the educational comedy DNA of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, this series uses anarchic humor to make the most gruesome and absurd moments of history accessible.
Adam Ruins Everything
Adam Conover · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine: Educational Comedy.
This show mirrors the debunking mission of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, using sharp, informative comedy to dismantle the widespread misconceptions we take for granted in daily life.
Good Eats
Alton Brown · Series · 1999
Explores: Deconstruction of Food, Kitchen Gadgets, Ingredient Focused.
Much like Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, this program deconstructs common knowledge through a humorous, scientific lens, revealing the fascinating history and mechanics behind everyday human consumption.
MythBusters
Peter Rees · Series · 2003
Explores: Scientific Method, Myth Debunking, Problem Solving.
The commitment to the scientific method and skeptical inquiry seen here aligns perfectly with the inquisitive, fact-based approach that makes Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine so compelling.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine?
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine features Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy exploring the history of medicine. The podcast focuses on the strange, ineffective, and often gross methods humans have used throughout history to treat illnesses and attempt to heal the body.
Who are the hosts of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine?
The hosts of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine are Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy. They combine their specific perspectives to provide a tour of the many misguided, weird, and wrong ways that people have been treated by medical practitioners throughout time.
Is Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine a scripted show?
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine is a podcast hosted by a married couple. It functions as a conversational tour where Dr. Sydnee McElroy and Justin McElroy discuss the various dumb, bad, and strange medical practices that have occurred throughout the history of human attempts to fix people.
What topics are covered in Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine?
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine covers the history of medicine by examining specific instances of misguided treatments. The podcast highlights the gross, weird, and wrong ways that people have been treated, providing listeners with a detailed look at the evolution of medical failures over the years.