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The Dose

Brian Goldman

Booking Overview

A weekly health-news interview show that translates current medical research and public-health questions into plain language, typically featuring physicians, psychiatrists, and clinical or academic experts. Credible candidates include physician-scientists, mental-health specialists, medical researchers, and public-health professionals with direct subject-matter expertise and evidence-based insights; booking difficulty is medium because the show relies on qualified institutional experts rather than celebrity guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 296

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 638.0k subscribers

Instagram: 762.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasting@cbc.ca

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Host

Brian Goldman - Canadian physician, medical journalist, author, and broadcaster known for explaining medical science and healthcare issues to general audiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Physicians, psychiatrists, clinical researchers, and academic or public-health experts with direct expertise in the medical topic under discussion and the ability to explain evidence clearly to a general audience.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical or academic appointments at recognized medical institutions, Direct involvement in relevant clinical research or trials, Professional expertise addressing current health and medical questions

Recent Guest Discussions

Ramin Nilforooshan - The Potential Use Of Trontinemab To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease Before Symptoms Appear And What Prevention Could Mean For Patients.

Gail Beck - Why Young People Seek Psychiatric Diagnoses, Mental-health Labels, And Questions About Neurodivergence.

Shimi Kang - The Proposed Restriction Of Social-media Access For Young People, Adolescent Mental Health, And The Potential Benefits And Drawbacks Of Social Media.

Recent Topics

Health, Medical Science, Mental Health, Nutrition, Preventive Medicine

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Why 'fibremaxxing' actually makes sense

October 08, 2026

Finally, a social media "maxxing" trend that gets it right! Most people don't eat nearly enough fibre, according to dietitian and nutritionist Nishta Saxena. She says it's easy to increase your fibre intake and with benefits ranging from gut health to mood to your cardiovascular system, "it's better to have a fart attack than a heart attack."Looking to improve your nutrition? Check out our episode on whether it's OK to take protein supplements.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to...

Cancer blood tests: How accurate are they?

October 01, 2026

An estimated 240 Canadians die from cancer every day. Now, a growing number of companies are offering cancer-detecting blood tests. Some claim they can detect signs of more than 50 types of cancer. Princess Margaret oncologist and researcher Dr. Raymond Kim says these liquid biopsies show promise, but there are good reasons to think twice before paying for one.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next wor...

I want to try sports betting apps. How can I stay out of trouble?

September 24, 2026

Sports betting ads promise big payouts and quick cash. But new research shows gambling-related ER visits nearly doubled in Ontario after online betting expanded, raising concerns about a larger public health issue. Addiction researcher Andrew Kim says avoiding specific games can lower the risk of developing a gambling problem.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this pod...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Dose
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How do I get in touch with The Dose?

The Dose is hosted by Brian Goldman. Its publicly listed email is podcasting@cbc.ca. 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 The Dose?

The publicly listed email for The Dose: podcasting@cbc.ca.

How many listeners does The Dose have?

Podseeker estimates The Dose reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Dose?

The Dose typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Physicians, psychiatrists, clinical researchers, and academic or public-health experts with direct expertise in the medical topic under discussion and the ability to explain evidence clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Clinical or academic appointments at recognized medical institutions; Direct involvement in relevant clinical research or trials; Professional expertise addressing current health and medical questions. Recent guests include Ramin Nilforooshan, Gail Beck, and Shimi Kang.

How hard is it to get booked on The Dose?

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

What topics does The Dose cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Medical Science, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Preventive Medicine. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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