Needle Pod
Needle Pod 16: How to Research DN in 2026
Sep 29, 202630 min
You're wanting to stay on the pulse of new dry needling research and it's the age of AI. Hear how Paul & Elli are digging into the ever-growing DN literature data set in 2026.
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Needle Pod
Hosted by Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose · health · EN
About this Podcast:
Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.
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What is Needle Pod about?
Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.
Who hosts Needle Pod?
Needle Pod is hosted by Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has Needle Pod covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Needle Pod 16: How to Research DN in 2026" (29 September 2026, 30 minutes), "Needle Pod 15: Throwers & Needling" (1 September 2026, 26 minutes), and "Needle Pod 14: BTS at the CrossFit Games" (18 August 2026, 29 minutes).
How often does Needle Pod publish?
Needle Pod publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Needle Pod?
Booking probability for Needle Pod is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Needle Pod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Needle Pod's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Needle Pod are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Needle Pod has a health audience.
About the host
Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose hosts Needle Pod, a health podcast with 16 episodes published.
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