Amputation is one of the oldest surgeries and an even older punishment for crime, but it wasn't until the American Civil War and its 50,000 amputations that the procedure began to hit its stride. Learn about amputation and who it attracts in this episode.
AI Summary
Josh and Chuck dive into the history and process of amputation surgery, from Aaron Ralston's famous self-amputation in Utah to the grisly medical practices of the Civil War. They explore the fascinating evolution of surgical techniques, from ancient Roman wine-and-vinegar antiseptics to modern prosthetics, while also tackling some surprising topics like phantom limb pain and the unexpected frequency of wrong-limb surgeries. The episode balances the serious medical science with their trademark humor, making this potentially heavy subject both informative and surprisingly engaging.
127 Hours
2010
1h 34m
★ 7.1
"There's 127 hours, right? — Referenced when discussing Aaron Ralston's story of self-amputation, which was adapted into this film."
— Chuck
Boxing Helena
1993
1h 47m
★ 5.0
"Boxing Helena. Oh yeah. Boy, that was awful. — Mentioned as an example of movies dealing with amputation themes, noted as being notoriously bad."
— Chuck
"If you haven't seen the David Cronenberg movie Crash — Referenced when discussing paraphilias and sexual attraction to people with disabilities or injuries."
— Josh
First Blood
1982
1h 33m
★ 7.5
"I put first blood on my list — Chuck mentions adding this Rambo film to his list of hundred greatest movies of all time."
— Chuck
"stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — Mentioned in an advertisement for a podcast about the 90s hosted by stars of the show."
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced in an advertisement comparing dial-up internet sounds to the movie."
Rambo III
1988
1h 42m
★ 6.2
"Do you remember in Rainbow Three, when he gets shot in the side — Josh references a scene where the character cauterizes his own wound, relating to their discussion of cauterization in medical history."
— Josh
"You have any junior mints on you? — Josh makes a reference to the famous Seinfeld episode where Junior Mints fall into a patient during surgery."
— Josh
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