Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
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| 151. I'm telling all y'all: It's SNAPotage | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:37:40 | |
Another journal club episode, hot off the presses! Just a few short months after the SNAP trial was published, Jame and Callum go over the specifics of the trial, ahead of next episode, when Callum discusses the trial and it's implications in a wider context. See you next week! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 150. Tyme for Lyme part 2: Diagnostics, Treatment and MORE! | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:45:02 | |
It's Lyme part 2: get on with it, you don't get 2 poems. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 149. Tyme for Lyme part 1: History, Epidemiology, Clinical Syndromes | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:37:08 | |
We want you to know that it's no crime Special interview with RIPL Lyme lead Dr Christina Petridou! That you don't know that much about Lyme It's fastidious, and hard to grow There will be many things that you do not know So listen on, with a bowl of porridge Or similar breakfast, and scoff up some knowledge To not listen to part 2 would be a crime Upgrade your practice: it's Tyme for Lyme. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 148. Rat Bite Fever: Streptobacillus & Spirillum | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:19:00 | |
Rat bite fever: Neve seen it, probably never will, here's a podcast episode on it anyway. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 147. Guarding against Gardnerella | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:22:06 | |
Healthy genitals: a good idea? Come listen to our episode on Gardnerella and find out! Fellas this includes you, don't skip. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 146. PD target attainment | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:40:54 | |
In which Jame waxes lyrical about pharmacodynamic target attainment and its role in breakpoint setting and dosing of antibiotics, and how you can apply it in clinical practice. Take a look at the prep notes for this one, a picture says a thousand words! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 145. POETry in Motion | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:22:23 | |
The POET trial was the biggest endocarditis trial in some time, and since 2019 has changed how we manage these patients. But how to implement oral regimens for Endocarditis? Jame speaks to Nik Rae, Consultant Physician, on how they implemented the use of oral antibiotics for endocarditis patients in Ninewells Hospital, and how you can too! (in your own hospital, not Ninewells, the're already doing it). Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 144. Choosing an antimicrobial part 2: Microbe, host & drug factors | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:38:48 | |
How do you decide which antimicrobial to use? This is a follow on from episode 69, 'Choosing an antimicrobial'. We did an overview of spectrum and syndromes... But now let's dive into the details! We consider the details of how to choose an antibiotic in simple, complicated and complex situations. We also talk about the Cynefin Framework for decision making in various circumstances; Don't worry if you don't know what that is; neither did Jame before this episode was recorded! Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/144-Choosing-an-Antimicrobial-Host-Microbe-Drug-Factors-2d76a1ea09d8814787ccfc26fe779b3a Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 143. Paediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship in the UK | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:32:43 | |
Paediatric AMS? Surely there aren't any issues with antimicrobial use in paediatrics?! Jame hears from Dr Charlotte Fuller and Dr Sanjay Patel that yes, yes there is a problem! And YOU can do something about it. Listen in to hear the answers to these questions:
Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 142. AWaRe | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:39:00 | |
Access Watch Reserve (IE the cool stuff) What are they? Where are they? WHO ARE THEY? Listen on and find out! (Looking at the prep notes strongly advised for this one). Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 141. Novel Antifungals | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:47:01 | |
There's nothing new under the sun... except for these new antifungals which we will now educate you on!
And Alyssa and Jame are joined by Dr Neil Stone, ID:IOTS Podcast Novel Antifungal Agent Correspondent, to guide you through it all! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 140. Where do your microbiology samples go? | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:34:20 | |
Callum was recently on the Primary Care Knowledge Boost podcast (https://pckb.org/), talking about what happens to microbiology specimens sent in to the lab. He did so well we thought we'd share it with you here! Enjoy... Original podcast blurb here: --- Doctors Lisa and Sara are joined by Medical microbiology and Infectious Diseases Consultant Dr Callum Mutch to follow the journey of a urine sample and a throat swab as they are processed. We discuss the important points to get right in the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical stages of their journeys. Some fascinating insights (including how the clinical details can affect what is tested for) that have changed our practice for the better. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 139. Polyenes | 26 May 2026 | 00:22:14 | |
Process your Polyene Prescribing Paralysis by partaking in this proliferous podcast pondering on the particulars of these P-harmacological agents.* *Alyssa had no part in the making of this podcast description. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 138. RIPL - Tick borne infections | 11 May 2026 | 00:54:43 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by Christina Petridou. In this episode we give you an overview of ticks and the key infections they transmit..., but NOT Lyme disease. Some of the infections we DO cover include: Rickettsiosis (spotted fever group), relapsing fevers, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, TBE & CCHF. Not Lyme. THIS IS NOT A LYME DISEASE EPISODE. Show notes (including lots of summary tables and horrible tick pics) for this episode are here. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 137. Flucytosine | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:22:46 | |
Flucytosine. A much maligned antifungal, consigned to adjuvant use in Cryptococcus... WELL THAT CHANGES... well not today because the resistance barrier is shockingly low, but at least in 20m time you'll know all you need to about 5-FC! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 136a. RIPL - Biosafety & Biosecurity | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:15:11 | |
Confused? We're not surprised, but things will all become clear.... Once you listen to this masterclass from Dr Claire Gordon on all things biosafety and biosecurity from a UK lab perspective. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 136. RIPL - VHF | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:34:53 | |
What could be more Rare Imported or Pathogenic than the Viral Haemorrhagic fevers?! Callum is joined again by Drs Claire Gordon and Amy Bellfield to talk all things VHF and HCID from the clinical lab perspective. We're sure you'll all be Very Happy Fans by the end of this one... Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 135. Terbinafine & Griseofulvin | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:20:17 | |
Terbinafine! Griseofulvin! 2 weird antifungals that the dermatologists use much more than us! But we here at the ID:IOTS Podcast love all our antifungal agents equally so here's an episode on literally everything you need to know about both these agents! Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 134. The Rare and Imported Pathogens Lab (RIPL) | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:46:25 | |
Now this an episode, first of a triple About all the work of a lab called RIPL And we'd like to take minute now so sit right here And learn about all the horrible pathogens you now should fear Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 133. Echinocandins Part 2: Rezafungin | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:23:25 | |
Part 2 of 2 on Echinocandins! Tihana Bicanic gives a masterclass on Rezafungin, its use now and in the future, and gives an update on the relevant clinical trials and studies you need to know to make you a Master Echinocandologist. Alyssa and Jame are here too, but very much in receive-only mode. Listen in and find out why! Notes for this episode are found here: https://idiots.notion.site/132-133-Echinocandins-2d76a1ea09d8811f800ad3a446c6726e Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 132. Echinocandins Part 1: the old stuff | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:37:45 | |
Alyssa and Jame are joined by Tihana Bicanic, to discuss the second great antifungal drug class, Echinocandins. Part 1 of 2! (this episode we discuss the old stuff, next episode we discuss Rezafungin in more detail). Show note for this episode found here: https://idiots.notion.site/132-133-Echinocandins-2d76a1ea09d8811f800ad3a446c6726e (Note if you have any echo on the audio for this episode, try re-downloading the episode) Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 131. Biocide Bashing | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:47:12 | |
BIOCIDES ARE COMING FOR YOU. Find out what they are, what the benefits and harms they have, and what we can do to control their use in consumer products. This was a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion on the use of agents that can affect the human/animal microbiome and environmental microbes, and the problems with trying to regulate them (in the UK at least). Hope you enjoy it. Bios: Natalie Bennett has been a Green Party representative in the UK House of Lords for six years, after being leader of the England & Wales Party from 2012-2016. Her first degree - from the University of Sydney - was in agricultural science, and she can get very geeky about soils; she got tardigrades into Hansard (the parliamentary record) for the first time ever in her maiden speech. Her Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill was introduced to the House in January 2025. Her first book is Change Everything: How We Can Rethink, Repair and Rebuild Society, and her second (Green Thinking Unlearning Outdated Ideas in Science, Economics and Politics) will be out from Routledge next April. Anastasia “Tash” Theodosiou is an Academic Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow and a Specialty Registrar in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Her research explores how the microbiome shapes health and disease, with a particular focus on early life; her PhD produced the world’s first human challenge study performed in pregnancy. She also coined the term microbiotoxicity, a framework for recognising the unintended impacts of antimicrobial products on the microbiome, and is a passionate advocate for embedding microbiome stewardship into clinical practice, prescribing, and policy. Jame is a podcaster. He works for the NHS on occasion. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 130. Azole Antifungals | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:32:10 | |
Flustered by fluconazole? An ignoramus on itraconazole and isavuconazole? Puzzled by Posa? VEXED BY VORI? Never fear: You can be amazed at the Azoles, just learn how to use 'em right! That's what this episode's all about! Alyssa and Jame UNITE in the first of our episodes on antifungal drugs! Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 129. Penicillin allergy 3: CEPH FAST | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:55:42 | |
AKA Penicillin Allergy 3: Delabel Hard With A Vengeance A departure from our semi-annual penicillin allergy episode: one on cephalosporin allergy! Jame and Callum are joined by Fionnuala Cox to discuss Cephalosporin allergy in general, and the CEPH-FAST risk assessment tool in particular. Ever wanted to know how to deal with cephalosporin allergy? Listen on! Paper here: Cox F, Vogrin S, Sullivan RP, Stone C, Koo G, Phillips E, et al. Development and validation of a cephalosporin allergy clinical decision rule. Journal of Infection. 2025 June 1;90(6). Available from: https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(25)00089-1/fulltext https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106495 (It's open access, don't worry) Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 128. Antibiotic tier list | 25 Dec 2025 | 00:53:50 | |
Yo ho ho, for our listeners dearest We present an antibiotics tier list Ranking drugs from S to D In a manner oh so Christmassy So sit back relax and have a drink As we discourse in cladist think And if you rank a different way We'll forgive you this Christmas day. Proper episodes next year. See you in 2026! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 127. Brucella | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:29:23 | |
In which Callum and Jame discuss Brucellosis, named after a Scottish feminist, a disease hard to diagnose but easy to treat, as long as the treatment works which it may not. Listen on! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 126. Capnocytophaga | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:14:03 | |
It's the best pun Cal's ever done, and I don't say that lightly, son. Here's an episode on Capnocytophagia! Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 125. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:42:26 | |
It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! And did you know AMR might kill us all? The British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy do, and they’ve partnered up with interested politicians to drive AMR up the political agenda. But how? Jame is joined by Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Nick Brown and Dr Danny Chambers MP to discuss the workings of the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on AMR, the BSAC parliamentary internship, how to get involved in pushing AMR up the political agenda, and more! Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 124. Moulds that cause chronic subcutaneous infections | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:07:34 | |
Let's face it: you don't know anything about these diseases. That's OK: neither do Callum or Alyssa. That's why we've got a guest! Dr David Chandler is a Consultant Dermatologist, BSMM member and is a member of the Global Mycetoma Working Group. Listen on for everything you need to know about chronic subcutaneous infections caused by moulds! Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 123. Moulds: Dermatophytes | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:28:50 | |
Alyssa and Callum talk all things dermatophytes and Tinea:
What does Anthropophilic mean and how do you pronounce it? Tune in to find out. Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/12-Moulds-Dermatophytes-3e6b963f48db46808f67985884be5794?source=copy_link Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 122. Moulds: Rare Invasive Moulds | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:46:42 | |
Alyssa and Callum are joined by Dr Neil Stone to talk all things Rare, Invasive, and Mouldy. Specifically Fusarium spp., as well as Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans.
Heard of these before? No? Well listen in to find out what they are, and why they matter Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/122-Moulds-Rare-invasive-moulds-af70fc26e81043669c2bf3ef17c14b6c?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 121. Moulds: Mucorales | 06 Oct 2025 | 01:08:25 | |
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Dr Dora Corzo-Leon to discuss all things Mucorales and Mucormycosis. Listen in to hear about:
Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/121-Moulds-Mucorales-c2343d4588ea4dd19c54de538fd7fe22?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 120. Clinical Decision Support Systems with Biomerieux | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:24:05 | |
Jame is joined by Chloe from BioMerieux to discuss clinical decision support systems and their application in Microbiology & Infectious Disease! What are they, how do they work, and what are the potential applications in antimicrobial stewardship? Listen on for details! Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 119. The Moulds: Aspergillus part 2, invasive and chronic disease | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:38:48 | |
Callum and Jame are joined by Iain and Darius to talk through the clinical aspects of managing Aspergillosis with a particular focus on the most severe disease. Listen in to hear about current challenges around the management of both invasive and chronic Aspergillosus. Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/118-Moulds-Aspergillus-ce3ba58d045b47b18d9641b56559c6f5?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 118. The Moulds: Aspergillus part 1, overview | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:30:15 | |
Alyssa and Callum talk through Aspergillus, the first of our Moulds series. After you hear the puns in this episode you'll be fumi(n)g at us. Tune in to hear about:
On the next episode we'll be joined by some special guest to delve into the clinical aspects of the Aspergillosis. Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/118-Moulds-Aspergillus-ce3ba58d045b47b18d9641b56559c6f5?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 117. Pasteurella | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:18:13 | |
Take a break from those pesky fungi to learn about another pesky gram-negative! This week it's Pasteurella. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 116 The yeasts: Malassezia, Rhodotorula, Trichosporon, Saccharomyces | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
In this episode Alyssa is joined by common host Callum to talk about some less common yeast pathogens: Malassezia spp., Rhodotorula ssp., Trichosporon spp. and Saccharomyces spp. Whilst we're calling these "less common" don't let that fool you - these fungi are everywhere! They are just less commonly causing severe disease in us humans! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/116-Yeasts-other-yeasts-30a33d6070c84243b3f42edac4a37ec9?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 115. The Yeasts: PCP/Pneumocytis jirovecii | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:53:02 | |
Listen to this Pretty Comprehensive Pod on PCP.
Note this pod episode also includes some Positively Jolly Puns on PJP Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/115-Yeasts-Pneumocystis-jirovecii-ac05a01902b8457688b40c07020f2c2c Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 114. The Yeasts: Cryptococcus part 2, management | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:40:42 | |
Alyssa and Callum continue to speak to Jeremy Day about Cryptococcus, focusing on the evidence base for management. To further encapsulate your learning, be sure to listen to part 1 last week! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/113-114-Yeasts-Cryptococcus-14fd0e7ed6a2478cb5734f1e21f49029?source=copy_link Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 113. The yeasts: Cryptococcus part 1, overview and diagnosis | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:43:48 | |
In this episode we are uncovering the most cryptic of cocci, Cryptococcus! Alyssa and Callum are joined by Jeremy Day to learn all things neo(formans) about this important pathogenic yeast. In this episode we discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentations and diagnosis of Cryptococcus. To further encapsulate your learning, be sure to listen to part 2 next week! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/113-114-Yeasts-Cryptococcus-14fd0e7ed6a2478cb5734f1e21f49029?source=copy_link Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 112. An Exacerbating Expansion on Endocarditis - part 2 | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:43:38 | |
In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance.
AND MORE …in part 1 because this is was 2-parter. Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/111-112-Endocarditis-2023-Update-3594d55559314434a3b87d4c30ec41f3 Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 111. An Exasperating Expansion on Endocarditis, Part 1 | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:39:24 | |
In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance.
AND MORE …in part 2 because this is a 2-parter sorry SEE YOU NEXT TIME! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/111-112-Endocarditis-2023-Update-3594d55559314434a3b87d4c30ec41f3 Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 110. The yeasts: Candida part 3, C. auris and Candida resistance | 26 May 2025 | 00:54:12 | |
The conclusion of the Candida trilogy focuses on the rise of the Lord of the Candida resistance mechanisms: C. auris. Alyssa and Callum are joined by returning guest Professor Tihana Bicanic to discuss the rise of C. auris. Here we highlight some resources for managing this difficult to treat Candida including the recent UKHSA updated guidelines. We also discuss anti-fungal resistance mechanisms in Candida in general. Although this concludes the Candidal section, there are more yeasts yet to come! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/108-110-Yeasts-Candida-0eb5f9271f654312b59458d39f8de603?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 109. The yeasts: Candida part 2, Candidaemia and invasive disease | 19 May 2025 | 00:43:47 | |
Yes we've done a Candida episode, but what about SECOND Candida episode? This week in the second part of the Candida Trilogy Alyssa and Callum are joined by Professor Tihana Bicanic to discuss all things invasive Candidiasis. Listen in to hear about treatment and diagnosis of this important condition, as well as some areas of current research and the most recent guidelines from ECMM-ISHAM. (Note this episode was recorded before they were released). Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/108-110-Yeasts-Candida-0eb5f9271f654312b59458d39f8de603?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 108. The yeasts: Candida part 1, overview and superficial candidiasis | 12 May 2025 | 00:44:12 | |
In this episode there will be puns where you yeast expect them... These questions, and more, will be answered as Alyssa and Callum continue the Fungal series with this, the first in a 3-parter on all things Candida! In this episode we cover the Taxonomy (newly confusing), Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Candida spp. before talking about superficial candidiasis. Look out for upcoming episodes on invasive Candidiasis and C. auris! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/108-110-Yeasts-Candida-0eb5f9271f654312b59458d39f8de603?pvs=74 Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 107. Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) - interpreting and applying the literature | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:36:32 | |
What exciting times! Clinical trials into the management of SAB! SNAP publication on the horizon! But how do we interpret and apply the results of these trials to our patients? This week Jame and Callum are joined by Dr Clark Russell, Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases to discuss:
Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/107-SAB-update-1316a1ea09d8800ba701ca7ebc8d4093 Previous episodes for the basics of Staphylococcus aureus and SABATO & SNAP trials: 72. SABATO trial & 73. SABATaddendum Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 106. Fungal diagnostics part 2: biomarkers, serology and molecular | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:44:31 | |
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of biomarkers such as beta-D-Glucan and galactomannan, as well as serology and molecular techniques. Notes for this episode can be found: here. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 105. Fungal Diagnostics part 1: Microscopy, Culture & Identification techniques | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:49:47 | |
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of microscopy, histopathology and culture in diagnosing fungal infections. Notes for this episode can be found: here. Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 104. IDSA Difficult To Treat Gram negatives Guidance 2024 with Breakpoints podcast | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:20:32 | |
IT'S A BREAKPOINTS BREAKOUT! Jame and Callum are joined by the drugnamic duo of Julie-Ann Justo & Erin McCreary from the Breakpoints podcast to delve into the IDSA DTR Gram negative Guidance. Show notes for this episode are here. Breakpoints podcast can be found here: https://breakpoints-sidp.org/ Lyrics: Tryin’ to use some drugs to kill these bugs Erin and Julie are PK PD thugs Gonna make these two ID:IOTS look like mugs It’s gonna be a Breakpoints Breakout Sorry the song sounds so tinny, Podcast host is doing something strange to it. Link to original MP3 here. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||
| 103. Fungal infections overview and series intro | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
My my! Mycology? Join Callum and special co-host Alyssa for this, the first in the all new ID:IOTS Mycology Mega-series.
Notes for this episode can be found here. Sign up for FIS now! Link here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/registration-and-fees Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). | |||