Viral Load
Brett Bayles (a professor) / Andy Pupa (not a professor)
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Rabies: Destroy the Brain
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03/15/22 • 77 min
On this episode we cover why that possum is really chasing it's tail, if you should invite those pesky raccoons into your home for some tea, and ponder just what is the best name for a Swedish metal band. That's right the deadliest disease on earth and old Yeller's demise this week we discuss rabies.
MERS Attacks!
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04/07/20 • 67 min
On this week's episode Brett and Andy wrap up the coronavirus trilogy with MERS otherwise known as Middle East respiratory syndrome. MERS was the coronavirus outbreak that preceded the current COVID-19 pandemic. Did we handle MERS better? Could we have learned anything from MERS? Why are there still MERS hotbeds when SARS has seemingly been contained? Find out all that and more on this week's Viral Load.
Viral Particle: Bieber Fever
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01/20/20 • 27 min
On viral particle 2 Andy and Brett discuss current events and a possible shift in tracking diseases in a modern society.
12/10/24 • 77 min
Australia's got a reputation for dangerous creatures, but Hendra takes it to a whole new level. This week, we dive into the bat-sh*t crazy world of the Hendra virus—an outbreak that started in horses and quickly spread to humans in a way that’s both horrifying and weird. We’ll unpack how a bunch of flying friends with a taste for fruit can turn a quiet day in the outback into a biohazard situation. Who knew the land down under wasn’t just full of deadly snakes and spiders, but also viruses you’ve probably never heard of (until now)? Buckle up for a story of science, Aussie Slang, and the occasional galloping horse that’ll make you say, “Crikey, I need to chuck a sickie”
Polio Part 1: Paralysis Analysis
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12/17/24 • 71 min
In this episode, we explore the concerning potential for the return of polio, a disease that once terrified the world before vaccines brought it to the brink of eradication. What's behind the recent reports of poliovirus in wastewater and isolated cases? And how do vaccine gaps, global health inequities, and misinformation play a role in its possible resurgence?
Stay tuned next week as we dive into Polio part 2 centered around celebrity vaccine misinformation, who's trying to get the FDA to revoke the approval of polio vaccine and why we should all be investing in iron lung technology.
03/16/20 • 76 min
This week Brett and Andy find out what Post Malone, The Awakenings, and the Salem Witch trials have in common as they dive into what was a global pandemic Encephalitis Lethargica.
COVID-19: Update
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03/09/20 • 74 min
On this episode of Viral Load Brett and Andy keep you up to date on all things Covid-19. The crew sits down with a financial expert Austin Myers to discuss the economic implications of a global pandemic. The guys also field a few listener questions with the help of friend of the pod Sara Myers.
01/29/24 • 39 min
Dive into the ominous with some of the world's weirdest diseases. An is it finally the year of the Bird Flu? In this Viral Particle or Mini-sode. Uncover the eerie stories behind 5 peculiar diseases.. Join us on this unsettling journey through pandemic prophecies and the strange afflictions that haunt our disease ridden world.
12/04/20 • 84 min
We may not all agree on side dishes or which dessert is best, but the one thing we do know: Thanksgiving and diseases go together like turkey and gravy.
On this episode of Viral Load, we cover the diseases, both past & present, of the Thanksgiving holiday (or the last Thursday in November for the rest of the world).
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Polio Part 2: Managing Misinformation
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01/01/25 • 35 min
In this episode, we tackle the dangers of celebrity-driven vaccine misinformation, focusing on figures like Alicia Silverstone, who may still be Clueless. We also explore the continued influence of Andrew Wakefield, whose discredited study sparked the anti-vaccine movement, and the legal efforts of RFK Jr.'s lawyer to challenge vaccine mandates. This episode highlights the real-world consequences of misinformation and discusses how we can fight back for the sake of public health.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Viral Load have?
Viral Load currently has 78 episodes available.
What topics does Viral Load cover?
The podcast is about Climate Change, Comedy, Podcasts, Education, Epidemiology, Science, Disease, Global Health, Pandemic and Death.
What is the most popular episode on Viral Load?
The episode title 'War in Ukraine: Cholera and Combat Mosquitoes' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Viral Load?
The average episode length on Viral Load is 69 minutes.
How often are episodes of Viral Load released?
Episodes of Viral Load are typically released every 10 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Viral Load?
The first episode of Viral Load was released on Nov 1, 2019.
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