I’m an oral historian working in public health and I’ve spent a decade documenting the development and impact of vaccines. And yet I love this podcast and learned something from each and every episode. Keep it going, you are my heroes!

I have been listening to this podcast for years. The Erins explain complex medical issues in ways that make it easy to understand and fun to hear. They tackle controversy with grace and FACTS, painstakingly proving their points with research and science. I learn so much!

Back in the day, I started watching Grey’s Anatomy around the same time I was doing my pre-med prerequisites (it was kind of like studying, right?) Although I didn’t end up going into the medical field, I never lost my passion for learning about it. As humans, we should all possess a fundamental knowledge of how our bodies work. Erin and Erin approach each disease or biological topic with joy and enthusiasm. They do a great job of breaking down complex lingo into layman’s terms. My grandma died from legionnaires disease contracted in the hospital and my family won a wrongful death suit because of it, so I really treasure TPWKY’s episode on legionella. It helped me understand what my grandma went through and why. You can definitely skip to episodes that interest you, but there is a benefit to listening chronologically because some topics build upon previous ones. Their COVID series is also incredibly helpful. This was my primary source for ongoing, up to date information during the pandemic.

Honestly such a great podcast. Im a med school student and I love listening to this podcast because things are explained in such a fun and interesting way and the research done is so extensive. Its a nice break for my brain just to listen and revisit topics. I highly recommend this podcast for people from any background because it really is made for everyone.

Love the topics and very educational but it throws me off when one of the host seems like she gets annoyed about questions being asked by the other host 🫣

TPWKY is my absolute favorite podcast, hands down. I’ve been listening since 2019 and I look forward to new episodes so I can catch up with my delightfully nerdy besties, Erin and Erin. Their enthusiasm and banter is so amazing and I have learned SO much from them. Obsessed!

Just the best

I enjoy the overall tone and structure of the podcast—the hosts are clearly knowledgeable and confident in their perspectives. However, I find their approach can sometimes feel too strong or dismissive, especially when discussing some historical figures or events. While not all of history ideas have aged well (the majority have not) their influence on psychology, medicine, pharmacology, culture, etc. is significant and complex. It would be more engaging to hear a more balanced view or acknowledgment of both the flaws and the lasting contributions of such figures/situations. Ideas that might seem useless today, were the door for discussion and advancement years ago. I’ll keep listening because there’s a lot of value here, but I’d appreciate a bit more openness to differing viewpoints.

I love learning new things. The Erin’s have great on-air rapport and deliver content in a thoroughly engaging manner.

This used to be my favorite podcast. But now they can’t seem to do an episode without mentioning something about politics they don’t agree with. The virtue signaling is just exhausting at this point. We all get it, you don’t like Trump.

I don’t like podcasts. Most grate on me. But I love this podcast! I have learned so much listening to it! I really appreciate y’all for making it and I recommend it to everyone! 💛

I’ve been listening to TPWKY for years and I have nothing but overwhelmingly positive things to say about it. Erin and Erin were a huge factor in me deciding to pursue a MPH degree in epidemiology, which is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I recommend it to students I tutor and all my fellow curious friends. As a disabled trans and queer person, their intentional effort to make episodes as inclusive and accurate as possible is evident. Thank you for this podcast!

I found TPWKY through My Favorite Murder, it’s a great companion podcast because it has that same great chemistry between hosts paired with subjects that are creepy and astounding, delivered with insight and expertise.

Just came across this today and already I have 4 episodes under my belt. As an RN for over 25 years, I’m learning more here than most of the literature from back in nursing school and beyond. GREAT show!!!!!!!!!!

They lost me

I'm scared to try it 😱

This podcast will also entertain you. This is real science, not dumb down, but presented in a way that anyone can understand and learn from. It’s also extremely funny. I love how the Erin are always cracking up. Especially appreciating the episodes on fluoride and milk, because it’s so hard to find good information without doing the deep dive. Thank you for Diving for us.❤️👏. And for what it’s worth, Erin, I can’t hear any difference in the way you say, “milk,” either.

I began listening to this podcast a few years ago and it’s my go-to. Now going back and listening to all the older episodes I’ve missed!

I’ve been hooked on this podcast since 2019! The Erin’s are amazing women who continue to keep me educated and curious about the world. Thank y’all for your hard work - it is so appreciated!

Spare us the virtue signaling that is almost verbatim from episode to episode (a glib “mmhmm” “oh ok yeah sure.” “Ookay” “mmmm wow. I can’t believe xyz.” In incredulous tone). You never mention the lifetime toll of animal testing, etc. to make modern medicine but act completely shocked by the atrocities of human trials. Just give the facts. You guys have a good thing going on. Stop with the “can’t believe humanity” show. You can. Or you wouldn’t work in the medical field.

I have been listening for quite awhile and this is a long overdue review because this podcast is my absolute fav. I listen all day at work! And rave about it to anyone I meet that says they love podcasts! The Erin’s are 2 incredible women who strive to educate on many levels! And it doesn’t feel like a boring classroom, it feels like you’re sitting with them and diving deep about topics you didn’t know you needed to learn about! Love you guys! Wishing you good health and happiness because you deserve it♥️

This pod is so fun and creative. The Erin’s are full of facts and are funny, and always laughing! I particularly love the poison episodes, because it’s dark, but entirely enjoyable because of the Erin’s. Their back-and-forth tangents are funny and full of little facts, while still saying on topic! I don’t know where I would be without this podcast!🍄

Erin W’s interview with John Greene was so well done. It was great to hear two people so educated and passionate about the topic converse with each other - I learned a lot!

I just want to say that I love all the work you put into your podcasts and the information that you provide. Right as the pandemic was beginning, I was taking an infectious diseases class in college and the professor listened to your podcast, so as extra credit she said we could choose to listen to an episode and write a short summary. I did so, and here I am 5 years later still enjoying every episode. I graduated two years ago now with a degree in Microbiology and these podcasts constantly inspire me and the work I want to do.

Fea(r) nought. Erin and Erin have the antidote to epidemiological disinformation.

I’ve listened for years and keep coming back as the episodes are so fresh and fun. Highly recommend!

I really do still love your podcast and mission, but the ads and fluff have gotten out of control. I’ll still rate a 5/5 because of great content- but seriously, this episode actually started at minute FOURTEEN. That’s crazy. It was not like this before.

I love this podcast it makes it so easy to read and write and play games and the Erin’s have never failed to make me feel something weather that’s sadness happiness or something else entirely keep up the good work gals

Thank you Sooo much!

Long time listener, Infectious Disease Surveillance Epidemiologist. Just have to say thank you. The recent episodes have really hit home with the current situations we are enduring.

Timely, interesting, informative, and fun! The Erins will never steer you wrong.

Please continue to drag fascists.

I listen to this podcast literally every night. I learn so much and and am always excited for Tuesdays!!

This podcast entertains, educates and provides you with a host of fascinating facts that you can casually spill at your next cocktail party. While this podcast might be about disease and medicine, at its heart it is actually a podcast about public health—the triumphs, failures and most importantly the cautionary tails. A must listen for anyone with a vested interest in our future.

Easily the most obvious 5 stars I’ve ever given a podcast. TPWKY has it all—likeable hosts, fact based reporting, obscure references, and cocktails (or mocktails!). I’ve been a listener since 2019 and will forever be a listener. Erin and Erin are absolute gems!

Fresh and passionate, this podcast is educational without being stuffy. Just pick a subject episode and dive in. I recommend the multiple sclerosis episode

This Episode Killed Your Podcast And it did, for me at least. I’m out! I’ve got a Ph.D., and you think most of your listeners are stupid.

I have found this podcast enjoyable and informative but I am unsubscribing. It’s your podcast so share whatever you’d like but leaving the “I’m in Texas so I’m not sure if I could have gotten a D&C” was unnecessary and not part of the story. I prefer to listen to non-political commentary so I’ll look elsewhere.

There is some interesting stuff on this podcast while I listened for a few months, but I couldn’t listen anymore after Erin said during the vagina obscura episode that the “female reproductive system” was not an entirely accurate way to describe the female reproductive system. I already wasn’t a fan of the gender neutral language surrounding sexed organs: there’s an episode where one of them says “if the person has a uterus, do x” like huh, I wonder how I am able to know if they have a uterus? I can generally handle hearing this nonsense occasionally, but when Erin said that in the vagina obscura episode my jaw literally dropped because that is INSANE. How am I supposed to trust you two on anything scientific if you can’t even understand basic human anatomy?

I’ve loved this podcast for years, and the pregnancy series of episodes has been my favorite so far! Thank you Erins, a million times over, for such well-researched and well-presented content!! I am currently in my 2nd trimester of my first pregnancy and I have learned so much from this series that I will take with me from the rest of my pregnancy!

Best episode yet! Thank you Erins for your thoughtful evidence based information! Run for office. I appreciate y’all so much.

I loved the episode on the fish tongue parasite. I am in Vet Science 4-H, so this podcast is great for me!

This is by far my absolute favorite medical podcast. I recommend this podcast to everybody. I think majority of people would find at least one of the episodes interesting! Thank you for your hard work ladies!

I gain so much knowledge from this podcast. I am especially appreciative of this current series on pregnancy and that you guys address abortion and choice in an empowering way. I particularly resonated with the vignette from the person with a bicornuate uterus. I have this same condition. I’ve never wanted children, but always wondered what it was like for someone with my condition who did give birth (as soon as they mentioned their baby bump being lopsided, I thought “hmm…is this what I think it is??!”) I also loved the David Lynch shout out! I REMEMBER that commercial and never knew it was directed by him! Keep up the good work!

This podcast is genuinely so good and you can see how much effort the hosts put into doing their part. Just love it.

I really loved this episode. It actually brought me to tears. To hear such open conversation about women’s issues and women’s anatomy was wonderful. Thx for the educational and fun conversation. ☺️

Love the show. The Pope approved Viagra should be on a tshirt. That is all!!

14 minutes in before you get to actual episode content.

The hosts issue a trigger warning about a child molester but giggle hysterically while discussing a fatal disease. (Ep. 20 on prion). My Dad died from CJD two weeks after diagnosis. We didn’t giggle about it once.

I love this podcast so much! It is one of my top three most listened to podcasts, along with Ologies and Sawbones. Do you love to learn? Do you love science and medicine? Have you ever wondered about all the little pathogens that can disrupt life? Then this podcast is for you. Erin squared do a fantastic job of breaking down each topic in a way that is reachable to all interest levels and experiences. Each episode starts with a patient story, then the medical side, then moves into the history, then looks at where we are today. The content is fascinating and keeps you hanging on to the very end.