The Curbsiders Podcast: 500th Episode Bonus AMA on AI Medicine, Thyroid, Sleep & More

Celebrating 500 Episodes and 10 Years

• 🥳 The Curbsiders podcast celebrates its 500th episode with a bonus AMA (Ask Me Anything) for patrons.
• 🗓️ The podcast planning began in September 2015, with the first episode released in February 2016, marking over 10 years of work.
• 🎙️ Early podcasting was more challenging, requiring more effort to produce content compared to today's ease of publishing.

The Curbsiders Name Origin

• 🚗 The name "Curbsiders" was thought to be original but is a term in Canada for illegal, unlicensed vehicle dealers.
• 🇨🇦 Despite the name's alternative meaning, the podcast has a significant Canadian audience (5%) who have not commented on the name.

Building the Curbsiders Community

• 👥 In 2017, the podcast recruited audience members as "Curbsiders Correspondents," similar to The Daily Show.
• 🚀 Out of over 40 applications, 20 were hired, and half of them still contribute to The Curbsiders today.
• 🌟 Several former correspondents have gone on to host their own podcasts or become attending physicians and leaders in their fields.

Listener Questions and Topics

• 🤖 The AMA addresses listener questions on various topics, including the role of AI in medicine.
• 💊 Discussions also cover concerns about antibiotics, treatments for insomnia, and insights into thyroid health and selenium.
• 🧠 The episode includes reflections on career burnout and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in medicine.