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The Health Deli

Mark Young, Ben Pontefract, Mike Klepser

Booking Overview

This health and wellness show combines host-led, evidence-based discussions with occasional external interviews, including community healthcare leaders addressing public-health access. Credible pitches include clinicians, public-health practitioners, healthcare-access advocates, and medical experts who can explain health topics clearly to a general audience; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 109

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 407 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

awtfsu@gmail.com

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Host

Mark Young - Co-host of The Health Deli, a podcast focused on community health, wellness, and evidence-based medical discussions.

Ben Pontefract - Co-host of The Health Deli, a podcast focused on community health, wellness, and evidence-based medical discussions.

Mike Klepser - Co-host of The Health Deli, a podcast focused on community health, wellness, and evidence-based medical discussions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Healthcare professionals, public-health practitioners, clinic or nonprofit healthcare leaders, and experts who can explain medical topics and healthcare access in an accessible way.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a community healthcare organization, Developing or delivering services for underserved patients, Professional expertise in public health or medical care

Recent Guest Discussions

Deanna Durante - Free Clinics, Healthcare Access, Primary Care, Support For Uninsured And Underinsured Patients, Chronic Disease Management, And Community Health Services

Recent Topics

Public Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Medical Science, Health Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Health Deli
:

Ticked Off: Lyme Disease Is Everywhere

October 13, 2026

Ticks are everywhere, and they're bringing more than just an appetite for your blood. With Lyme disease spreading across Michigan and beyond, it's time to talk about the tiny hitchhikers making outdoor adventures a little more complicated.In this episode of The Health Deli, we're on location at the Winery at Young Farms with Ferris State pharmacy student Hadassah Krommendyk to explore the growing threat of Lyme disease. We dig into why ticks are spreading, how Lyme disease is tran...

Explosive Diarrhea

August 04, 2026

You’ve probably heard about the recent Cyclospora outbreak—but what exactly is it, why is Michigan seeing so many cases, and should you be worried about that bagged salad in your refrigerator?In this episode of The Health Deli, the crew welcomes Dr. Karla Black from the Kent County Health Department to unpack one of the largest foodborne outbreaks in recent memory. We explore how this unusual parasite spreads, why it's so difficult for public health officials to trace, why symptoms can ta...

Vaccines, Autism & the Internet’s Favorite Argument

July 15, 2026

Few health topics generate more debate than vaccines and autism. So instead of arguing online, we decided to do something radical—we read the evidence.In this episode of The Health Deli, the crew examines the CDC's updated vaccine messaging and walks through the claims surrounding vaccines and autism one by one. Along the way, we tackle common misconceptions about correlation versus causation, aluminum in vaccines, the MMR vaccine, why autism diagnoses have increased over time, and what h...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Health Deli
:

How do I get in touch with The Health Deli?

The Health Deli is hosted by Mark Young and Ben Pontefract. Its publicly listed email is awtfsu@gmail.com. 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 Health Deli?

The publicly listed email for The Health Deli: awtfsu@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Health Deli have?

Podseeker estimates The Health Deli reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Health Deli?

The Health Deli typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Healthcare professionals, public-health practitioners, clinic or nonprofit healthcare leaders, and experts who can explain medical topics and healthcare access in an accessible way. Common among recent guests: Leading a community healthcare organization; Developing or delivering services for underserved patients; Professional expertise in public health or medical care. Recent guests include Deanna Durante.

How hard is it to get booked on The Health Deli?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Health Deli cover?

Recent episodes cover Public Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Medical Science, and Health Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

awtfsu@gmail.com

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