Podcast
The Body Odd
Category: Health
Last update: Thu Jul 24 08:30:05 -0700 2008
Explore "The Body Odd," MSNBC.com's biweekly podcast about the weird, and sometimes embarrassing, human body. The program offers factual information about peculiar medical questions with a sense of whimsy and fun. Satirist Mark Leyner and Dr. Billy Goldberg, authors of the best-selling books "Why Do Men Have Nipples?" and "Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex?", spar in a question-and-answer format hosted by MSNBC.com Health editor Jane Weaver. New episodes are published every other Thursday. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions to be answered in future episodes. (Note: The Body Odd podcast is not intended to be taken as medical advice or in any way substitute for a visit with your doctor. If you have a medical concern, please contact a physician.)
Episodes
Dec. 13, 2007 -- Giving doesn’t hurt Can you “catch” cancer from a blood donation? Also, could a swarm of blood-sucking mosquitoes kill you? This was the final episode of the podcast. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for our past shows and news about upcoming features. Thanks for listening.
Nov. 29, 2007 -- Boob dudes Why so many men prefer women with large breasts. Or do they? And the irresistible lure of the post-coital smoke. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Nov. 15, 2007 -- Cyber-chondria Morgellons disease -- a real skin disorder or shared delusion? And why you yawn in the middle of a hard workout. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Nov. 1, 2007 -- Sexsomnia Why is sleep sexually stimulating for some? And is it OK to get busy with a dozing partner? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Oct. 18, 2007 -- Death by video How can someone die while playing video games? Do you get a warning? Plus, what happens to your skin when you burn it. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Oct. 4, 2007 -- Surreal hospital tales Amputations, orifice insertions and the guy with a meat cleaver in his head – Dr. Billy shares fave ER moments. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Sept. 20, 2007 -- Weather forecasting Body aches and itches before it rains; do we grow out of motion sickness? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Sept. 6, 2007 -- A pain in the … 5 most annoying infections that (probably) won’t kill you. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Aug. 23, 2007 -- Morning wood What's up with those morning erections? Got an extra finger or toe? Here's why. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Aug. 9, 2007 -- Seeing spots A listener wants to know about the “floaters” in her eyes. Also, what might be the cause of that strong ammonia smell (Billy blames New Jersey). Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
July 26, 2007 -- Cold and frothy These icy hands and feet are getting on my nerves. And what’s up with foamy urine? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
July 12, 2007 -- Thick-skinned Could hands and feet could soak up a tub of water? Plus, infertility is just another problem, why can’t I talk about it? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
June 28, 2007 -- Crazy coincidence? Is it possible to be genetically prone to twins? And why you don't laugh when you hit your funny bone. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
June 14, 2007 -- Dangerous dreamer I hit my partner when I sleep. How do I stop tossing and turning? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
May 31, 2007 -- Strange brews Homemade remedies that really work; And Billy gives us the “poop” on colon cleansers. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
May 17, 2007 -- Short Break The Body Odd is taking a short break this week. We’ll be back with Episode 33 on May 31, when we’ll give you the poop on colon cleansers and strange, yet effective homemade remedies. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
May 3, 2007 -- Toxic sock syndrome How to get rid of horrible, stinky foot odor. Plus, will sleeping on your arms cause Saturday night palsy? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
April 19, 2007 -- Picking and pulling Yanking out eyelashes, trichotillomania and hair-swallowing – are they genetic? Plus, Mark and Billy need help with their new book. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
April 5, 2007 -- Morning sickness If I’m the one who is pregnant, why is my husband the one who’s gaining weight? And what’s that squishy pink thing in the corner of my eye? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
March 22, 2007 -- Shame spiral Why we blush when embarrassed. Plus, Dr. Billy defends his denial of women’s synchronized periods. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
March 8, 2007 -- Worst. Pain. Ever? Why paper cuts hurt so much. And Billy reveals which body parts you shouldn’t pop. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Feb. 22, 2007 -- Curvy coccyx This listener’s tailbone could put J. Lo to shame. Plus, what the shape of poop says about our health. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Feb. 8, 2007 -- Extreme sharing Do women really synchronize their periods? Also, boogers — pick 'em, eat 'em or leave 'em alone? Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
Jan. 25, 2007 -- Wanna pinch? Dimples - really cute or built for speed? Plus, Jane's mea culpa. Visit http://thebodyodd.msnbc.com for more and to submit your questions for the show.
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