Oct 27, 202623 min
Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation with Professors Marc Andersen and Mathias Clasen. Together, they explore the work Marc and Mathias do at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark...
About this Podcast:
In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves. Although they are identical twins, Chris and Xand are very different and they never stop thinking and arguing about science and health. They want to lead healthy, happy lives and as doctors, they want this for everyone. Yet they tussle over how best to get there. When it comes to looking after our own health, it can be confusing. Medicine and science produce amazing new treatments and diagnostics every day and we are bombarded with so many headlines and pieces of advice; but how are we supposed to know what's really best for us and then successfully apply it to our lives? Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken embrace this challenge; even as they marvel at the scientific breakthroughs, they grapple with the competing claims about health, wellbeing and how to live. From understanding testosterone therapies to microplastics in our diets, and the concept of 'hangriness' to the power of saying no - this podcast deals with the health stresses we all face every day, while taking on board how the decisions by corporations and governments affect all our health. Each episode, Chris and Xand are joined by an expert guest to examine the latest research, psychological insights, and data, to help listeners navigate the overwhelming amount of information and advice out there. They talk about the trials and tribulations in their own lives in their characteristically witty way - each teasing the other as they search for solutions. Xand has trouble sleeping , Chris has noisy knees, one of them has got an embarrassing itch. They have different ways of looking at things and find it really helpful to get the other one's point of view. These doctors are trying their best and encouraging listeners to do the same. Email: whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk Whatsapp: 08000 665123 A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.
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What is What's Up Docs? about?
In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves. Although they are identical twins, Chris and Xand are very different and they never stop thinking and arguing about science and health.
What has What's Up Docs? covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Drs' Notes: Can 'recreational fear' be good for you?" (27 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Why do we love scary movies?" (27 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Drs' Notes: Can your joints repair themselves?" (20 October 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does What's Up Docs? publish?
What's Up Docs? publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 27 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on What's Up Docs??
Booking probability for What's Up Docs? is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What's Up Docs? requires a Pod Score of 83 or higher. What's Up Docs?'s contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch What's Up Docs??
The strongest fits for What's Up Docs? are Health & Wellness Services. What's Up Docs? has a health audience.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #187
Why do we love scary movies?
Oct 27, 202629 minWelcome to What's Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they turn their attention to recreational fear...
Episode #186
Drs' Notes: Can your joints repair themselves?
Oct 20, 202631 minDoctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation about osteoarthritis with Professor Tonia Vincent, Director of the Centre for Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis and professor of musculoskeletal biology at...
Episode #185
Will we all get osteoarthritis?
Oct 20, 202629 minWelcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode they look into the incredibly...
Episode #185
Drs' Notes: How can spots affect mental health?
Oct 13, 202623 minIn this Doctor's Notes episode of What's Up Docs?, Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation with Professor Tess McPherson, Consultant Dermatologist at Oxford University Hospitals. Together, they explore...
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Episode #184
What can you do about your spots?
Oct 13, 202629 minWelcome to What's Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they turn their attention to acne, a condition...
Episode #183
Drs' Notes: How can we manage chronic pain?
Oct 6, 202626 minChris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation with Dr Cathy Stannard, clinical lead of the pain transformation programme at NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board and the clinical lead for the NICE...
Episode #182
How can we better understand pain?
Oct 6, 202629 minWelcome to What's Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they turn their attention to pain - one of the...
Episode #181
Doctors' Notes: Sleep Disorders
Oct 1, 202618 minDrs Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation about sleep disorders with Dr Sophie West, a consultant respiratory physician and lead of Newcastle regional sleep service. They explore what good sleep...
Episode #180
Drs' Notes: Why did neurodiversity evolve?
Sep 29, 202628 minDrs Chris and Xand continue their conversation about neurodiversity with Professor Duncan Astle. The doctors want to know what evolution could say about neurodivergence, how the definition of neurodivergent conditions...
Episode #179
How can we better understand neurodiversity?
Sep 29, 202628 minWelcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. What is neurodiversity really? It's a term we...
- Sep 22, 202624 min
Chris and Xand continue their conversation about ankle health with Genevieve Tawiah. The doctors want to know how different sports and performance arts can impact your ankles, but also how they can help strengthen and...
Episode #177
How can you better look after your ankles?
Sep 22, 202629 minWelcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they discuss ankles and how to...
Sep 18, 202631 minToday we’re sharing an episode from our sister podcast, Complex with Kimberley Wilson. In the episode, Kimberley asks CBT therapist Joshua Munn about the symptoms of ADHD and how to recognise it. He has lived experience...
Episode #175
Doctors' Notes: Type 2 Diabetes
Sep 15, 202631 minChris and Xand van Tulleken take a deeper dive into type 2 diabetes and the bigger factors shaping one of the world's most common health conditions. Joined by Dr Tamara Hibbert, they explore why type 2 diabetes rates...
Episode #174
How can we better understand type 2 diabetes?
Sep 15, 202629 minWelcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they turn their attention to type 2 diabetes. To...
Episode #173
How to Spot a Sleep Disorder
Sep 8, 202628 minWelcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they dig into sleep disorders...
Episode #172
Doctors' Notes: Routine
Sep 1, 202621 minDoctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken are back with a bonus episode, continuing their conversation on routines with Bas Verplanken, Professor Emeritus of Social Psychology at the University of Bath. They take a deeper...
Episode #171
Should you get back into a routine?
Sep 1, 202629 minWelcome to What's Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they turn to routines. With many families...
Episode #170
Doctors' Notes: Walking
Aug 25, 202619 minChris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation about walking with Professor Steve Haake. Recording in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens, they discuss how why creating opportunities for walking can have benefits far...
Recent guests
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Dr. Mathias Clasen
Director of The Recreational Fear Lab, Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University
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Sophie West
national winner of the James Dyson Award, Newcastle regional sleep service
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Kimberley Wilson
chartered psychologist with a master’s degree in nutrition and author of How to Build a Healthy Brain and Unprocessed, Rutchillo Station
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Julian Baggini
editor of The Philosophers' Magazine, The Philosophers’ Magazine
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