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Let's Talk ID

Kelly Cawcutt, Nico Cortes-Penfield, Buddy Creech, Jeanne Marrazzo, Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, Paul Sax

Booking Overview

A health and infectious-diseases interview show focused on clinical research, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostics, outbreaks, public health and policy, with external guests primarily drawn from infectious-disease medicine, research, healthcare leadership and relevant professional fields. Credible pitches would include infectious-disease physicians, clinical researchers, outbreak and diagnostics experts, public-health or policy leaders, and clinicians specializing in evidence-based communication; booking difficulty is medium because institutional relevance and specialized expertise are important.

Metrics

Episodes: 247

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 44.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

digitlamedia@idsociety.org

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Host

Kelly Cawcutt - Infectious-disease physician and co-host focused on research published in IDSA journals.

Nico Cortes-Penfield - Infectious-disease physician and co-host focused on research published in IDSA journals.

Buddy Creech - Infectious-disease physician and podcast interviewer covering clinician communication and evidence-based care.

Jeanne Marrazzo - Physician and chief executive officer of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Mati Hlatshwayo Davis - Infectious-disease physician and public-health professional who hosts episodes on policy and advocacy.

Paul Sax - Infectious-disease physician and podcast host covering clinical practice and infectious-disease topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Infectious-disease physicians, clinical researchers, public-health and policy leaders, healthcare executives, and professionals with relevant evidence-based communication or lived-experience expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Peer-reviewed infectious-disease research, Leadership roles in medical or professional organizations, Expertise in public-health policy and advocacy, Specialized clinical or healthcare communication experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Arif Sarwari - The COPAT Trial, Early Transition From Intravenous To Oral Antibiotics And Implications For Clinical Practice.

Joy Juskowich - The COPAT Trial, Early Transition From Intravenous To Oral Antibiotics And Implications For Clinical Practice.

Todd Wolynn - Building Trust With Patients, Navigating Difficult Conversations And Guiding Patients Toward Evidence-based Decisions.

Sneha Thatipelli - Volunteering With IDSA, Finding Meaningful Professional Opportunities And Career Development Through Association Involvement.

Daniel McQuillen - Volunteering With IDSA, Finding Meaningful Professional Opportunities And Career Development Through Association Involvement.

Recent Topics

Health, Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, Public Health, Disease Outbreaks

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Inside JID: Translational Science and the Future of Infectious Diseases

October 03, 2026

What exactly makes a paper a good fit for the Journal of Infectious Diseases? JID Editor-in-Chief and Professor of Medicine, Oncology and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cynthia Sears, MD, FIDSA, and JID Deputy Editor and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Jonathan Li, MD, FIDSA, join CID Editor-in-Chief and Let’s Talk ID host, Paul Sax,...

From IV to Oral: What the COPAT Trial Tells Us

August 22, 2026

Meet the newest voices behind Let’s Talk ID. Infectious disease physicians Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, FACP, FIDSA, FCCM, FSHEA, and Nico Cortes-Penfield, MD, FACP, FIDSA, join the podcast as co-hosts for episodes focused on research published in IDSA journals. In their first episode, they speak with Joy Juskowich, MD, and Arif Sarwari, MBA, MD, MSC, authors of a Clinical Infectious Diseases study on early transition from IV to oral antibiotics and discuss its implications for clinical practice. T...

Your Patients Trust You, but Do They Believe You?

July 25, 2026

Trust alone doesn't always change minds. Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, FPIDS, sits down with Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, executive director of the Trusted Messenger Program, to share practical communication strategies that help clinicians build trust, navigate difficult conversations and guide patients toward evidence-based decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Let's Talk ID?

Let's Talk ID is hosted by Kelly Cawcutt and Nico Cortes-Penfield. Its publicly listed email is digitlamedia@idsociety.org. 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 Let's Talk ID?

The publicly listed email for Let's Talk ID: digitlamedia@idsociety.org.

How many listeners does Let's Talk ID have?

Podseeker estimates Let's Talk ID reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Let's Talk ID?

Let's Talk ID typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Infectious-disease physicians, clinical researchers, public-health and policy leaders, healthcare executives, and professionals with relevant evidence-based communication or lived-experience expertise. Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed infectious-disease research; Leadership roles in medical or professional organizations; Expertise in public-health policy and advocacy. Recent guests include Arif Sarwari, Joy Juskowich, and Todd Wolynn.

How hard is it to get booked on Let's Talk ID?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Let's Talk ID cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, Public Health, and Disease Outbreaks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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