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In the inaugural episode of the Placebo Journal Podcast, hosts Doug and Vance unravel the enigmatic tale of "magnets that seemed alive." We dissect the peculiar case and give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Placebo Journal. Doug and Vance share their journey, detailing how the Placebo Journal came to be and the comedic escapades that ensued. Learn about Vance's entrance into the world of medical humor and the inspirations behind creating a journal that blends laughter with the serious world of healthcare. As the hosts delve into the story's intricacies, they provide unique insights and perspectives that only seasoned medical professionals can offer. Brace yourself for a dose of medical humor that will leave you laughing and learning simultaneously. In the latter part of the episode, Doug and Vance take you on a journey into the future of the Placebo Journal Podcast. Be warned there is some grossness and some cursing.

In episode #2 of the Placebo Journal Podcast, hosts Doug and Vance explore a humorous story submitted by a patient about an amusing yet disastrous experience with two inexperienced nurses shaving his privates. The hosts discuss the perspective of humor from the patient's point of view and touch upon the topic of care at the VA. Additionally, they share an anecdote about crashing the yearly AAFP Scientific Assembly, now known as FMX, by wearing Lederhosen during the October event. The podcast concludes with a conversation about the importance of humor in medicine as a healing mechanism for burned-out physicians.