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Dr Karan Explores

Karan Rajan

Booking Overview

A weekly expert-led health and medical science interview show featuring professors, clinicians, and specialist researchers who explain evidence behind major health questions. Credible pitches include leading medical specialists, academic researchers, and authors with deep expertise in nutrition, exercise, environmental health, gut health, or disease prevention; booking is likely difficult because the show targets highly authoritative experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 131

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 2.2M subscribers

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ollie@ogpodcasts.co.uk

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Host

Karan Rajan - Medical doctor, Sunday Times bestselling author, Founder of LOAM Science, and Chief of Science at Throne Science. He is known for making health and medical science accessible through evidence-based...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Leading medical specialists, professors, and established researchers with authoritative expertise in a focused area of health or biomedical science.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Jimmy Bell - Visceral Fat, Healthy Body Composition, Genetics, Weight Loss, Diet, And The Relationship Between Gut Health And Fat Gain.

Michael Antoniou - Glyphosate Exposure, Commercial Formulations, Cancer Concerns, Microbiome Effects, Food Exposure, Regulation, And The Need For Human Data.

Vishal Patel - Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Function, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Fibre, Supplements, Warning Signs, Oral Health, And The Gut Microbiome.

Dana Zhaxylykova - Microplastics And Nanoplastics, Human Exposure, Environmental Effects, Impacts On Cells And Organs, Regulation, And Reducing Exposure.

Leigh Breen - Muscle Health, Resistance Training, Protein Intake, Exercise, Ageing, Plant Versus Animal Protein, Glp-1 Drugs, And Muscle Loss.

Recent Topics

Health, Medical Science, Gut Health, Nutrition, Disease Prevention

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Are Microplastics Really Making Us Sick? | Dr Stephanie Wright

October 12, 2026

Microplastics are everywhere - in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the environment around us. But how much do we actually know about what they are doing inside the human body?In this episode I speak to microplastics researcher Dr Stephanie Wright to discuss everything from the difference between micro and nanoplastics, how particles interact with cells and the immune system and how researchers even measure plastic in blood and tissues.Timestamps(0:00) Intro - Are microplastics actuall...

The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight - And How To Fix It | Dr. Simon Cork

October 05, 2026

Why does your body fight so hard to keep you at the same weight - even if it’s an unhealthy weight?In this episode I speak to Dr. Simon Cork,  an  expert in appetite and gut hormone physiology at Anglia Ruskin University. He explains why our hormones trick our body into weight gain and what GLP-1 medications actually do to your gut and brain.  Timestamps(0:00) Intro - Why it’s so tough to shift our weight from baseline(3:14) If weight “set points” exist, why is everyone gaining weight?(5:22) ...

He Got Cancer - And The Misinformation Made Him Furious | Jamie East

September 28, 2026

When broadcaster Jamie East got diagnosed with leukemia, he documented his whole journey and made a podcast about it. During his search for answers he discovered a world of horrendous cancer misinformation - and it made him furious.In this episode Jamie talks about his cancer journey in a frank and honest way - the subject of his new podcast ‘Bad Blood’.Timestamps(0:00) Intro - When Jamie found out he had leukemia(2:05) The symptoms(7:00) How it feels for doctors delivering bad news(11:48) Wh...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Dr Karan Explores?

Dr Karan Explores is hosted by Karan Rajan. Its publicly listed email is ollie@ogpodcasts.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dr Karan Explores?

The publicly listed email for Dr Karan Explores: ollie@ogpodcasts.co.uk.

How many listeners does Dr Karan Explores have?

Podseeker estimates Dr Karan Explores reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dr Karan Explores?

Dr Karan Explores typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Leading medical specialists, professors, and established researchers with authoritative expertise in a focused area of health or biomedical science. Recent guests include Jimmy Bell, Michael Antoniou, and Vishal Patel.

How hard is it to get booked on Dr Karan Explores?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Dr Karan Explores cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Medical Science, Gut Health, Nutrition, and Disease Prevention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ollie@ogpodcasts.co.uk

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