The Radiopaedia Reading Room Podcast
Episodes
75. Radiology and radiation protection in space!
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Hacking chats with Wui K Chong and Tim Squire about imaging in space and radiation protection during spaceflights. Should we spin the patient li...
74. Skull base MRI protocols
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Gewolb guides Jennifer Gillespie and Francis Deng through a series of skull base MRI scenarios. Includes discussion of neurovascular compressio...
73. Radiologist career journeys
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sally chats with Rahil Kassamali and Warren Clements about their careers from fellowships to academia and work-life balance. Meanwhile, Frank remains ...
72. Biliary and pancreatic imaging update
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abdominal radiologists Joe Mullineux, Katy Hickman and Ed Godfrey discuss primary sclerosing cholangitis, gallbladder disease and pancreatitis includi...
71. CT physics update with Michael Nel
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back (projection) for a CT physics episode with Dr Michael Nel! We chat iterative reconstruction, dual energy CT, photon-counting CT and more. ...
70. Readful! Parathyroid adenoma with Christine Glastonbury
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew is joined by Christine (and a bonus guest) to discuss the imaging investigation of primary hyperparathyroidism. Ultrasou...
Andrew's sci-fi narrative thing
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, we’re dropping this in the feed for posterity. Andrew wrote it with a handy assist from AI for the Radiopaedia 2025 virtual conference....
69. Lung cancer screening with low dose CT
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoracic radiologists Jeffrey Kanne, Miranda Siemienowicz and Jonathan Chung discuss the current global status of lung cancer screening, offering tips...
68. Readful! Ovarian torsion with Vikas Shah and Emmeline Lee
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Vikas Shah is joined by Emmeline to discuss the important topic of ovarian torsion covering epidemiology, pathology, ultrasound...
67. Musculoskeletal infection MRI nomenclature with Erin Alaia
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Skalski chats with Erin Alaia about the updated MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection. Discordant marrow signal, penumbra sign, devitali...
66. Neurovascular MRI update with Christine Glastonbury
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it vasculitis, vasospasm, or ICAD? Sounds like it’s time for some vessel wall imaging! In this episode, Frank catches up with neuroradiologist Ch...
65. Cut and polish your radiology reports
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hartung puts Miranda Siemienowicz and Jeffrey Kanne through a series of reporting thought exercises aimed at improving clarity and actionabili...
64. Readful! Hepatic adenoma with Joe Mullineux
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Vikas Shah is joined by Joe to discuss all things hepatic adenoma. Understanding of subtypes and imaging characteristics has ev...
63. Appendix diseases with Vikas Shah and Carla Goncalves
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vikas chats with Carla about the imaging of appendicitis and appendiceal masses including mucinous neoplasms. Plus pre-test probability, Fagan's nomog...
62. Posterior fossa tumours with Frank Gaillard
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by very special guest, neuroradiolgist Frank Gaillard, for a chat about posterior fossa tumours and his latest brain tumour course. T...
61. Women as radiology leaders
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Ayesa chats with fellow radiologists Associate Professor Natalie Yang and Professor Trish Desmond about their journeys as radiology leaders. Mea...
60. Musculoskeletal calcifications with Matt Skalski
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by Matt to explore some of the topics from in his brand new musculoskeletal calcifications Radiopaedia course including HADD, CPPD, s...
59. Neuroradiology: Inflammatory brain diseases & IIH
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Deng chats with Tabby Kennedy and Tom Campion about non-MS inflammatory brain diseases and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Meanwhile, Fr...
58. Lung HRCT update with Miranda Siemienowicz, Jonathan Chung & Jeffrey Kanne
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda chats with Jonathan and Jeffrey about usual interstitial pneumonia, cystic lung diseases and the increasingly important team role played by th...
57. Environmental sustainability in radiology with Reed Omary, Kate Hanneman & Leteisha Stam
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reed is joined by Kate and Lateisha for a chat about radiology and planetary health and what we can do as radiologists and radiographers to make a dif...
56. Readful! Small bowel obstruction with Michael Hartung
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew reads our small bowel obstruction article to abdominal radiologist Michael Hartung. Includes tips for CT reporting and h...
55. AI regulation in radiology with Hugh Harvey
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how radiology AI products undergo regulatory approval and what it all means? Dr Hugh Harvey, radiologist turned AI regulation expert (Ha...
54. Whole-body cancer imaging with Hannah Ireland, Amish Lakhani and David Little
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An oncologic radiology update! Hannah chats with Amish and David about the emerging use of whole-body MRI and whole-body PET-CT in cancer management. ...
53. Readful! Focal cortical dysplasia with Frank Gaillard
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Frank reads Radiopaedia's focal cortical dysplasia article and does a little link surfing at the same time. Plus, Olympics clos...
52. Two hour live podcast with special guests!
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Frank turn their webcams on for this special two hour live recorded episode at Radiopaedia 2024. Special guests Sally Ayesa, Andrew Murphy ...
51. Readful! Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis with Andrew Dixon
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew reads Radiopaedia's DISH article in a highly experimental "solo readful". Plus, some chat about audiobooks, insurance pr...
50. Reducing radiologist interruptions with Daniel Fascia
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan joins us for an extended discussion about radiology reporting room interruptions and strategies to reduce them. Plus, a couple of Gaillard goats a...
49. Radiology expert witness with Jeremy Jones
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy shares his experience as an expert witness in cases of suspected non-accidental injury. He provides tips for how to write expert witness report...
48. Readful! Glioblastoma with Frank Gaillard
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew reads the Radiopaedia article on glioblastoma to Frank. Definitions have changed in this area over the last decade with ...
47. Creating engaging radiology lectures with Lea Alhilali and Matt Skalski
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Matt and Lea discuss how to keep learners engaged and offer tips for creating effective radiology lectures. Frank doesn't 100% agree (as usual...
46. Head & Neck radiology tips for trainees with Dan Gewolb and Tabby Kennedy
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reading head & neck CT and MRI can be daunting, but in this episode Tabby and Dan share a few tips for trainees. Plus "that's not a nugget", chimp...
45. Radiopaedia's origin story with Frank Gaillard
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how Radiopaedia came to be? From an elaborate procrastination exercise to 25 million page views a month, Frank recounts the rise of Radi...
44. Readful! Spontaneous intracranial hypotension with Lalani Carlton Jones
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Frank reads our spontaneous intracranial hypotension article to neuroradiologist and CSF leak expert Lalani Carlton Jones. Work...
Pelvis and Hip Injuries - New X-ray Interpretation Course!
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus mini episode to announce our new pelvis and hip injuries x-ray interpretation course by Andrew Murphy. Includes over 140 annotated cases, 25 m...
43. Degenerative spine with Wende Gibbs and Matt Skalski
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spine radiology discussion focusing on the degenerative and post-operative spine. Frank complains about having man-flu and reminds us all once again...
42. Military radiology with Michael Wirt and Aaron Betts
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank chats with two US military radiologists about their careers and how medical imaging works when deployed to an active military theatre. Plus, bar...
41. Readful! Uterine artery embolisation with Matt Lukies and Heather Moriarty
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Matt reads our uterine artery embolisation article to interventional radiologist Heather Moriarty covering the management of fi...
MRI physics learning pathway - New Course!
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus mini episode to announce our new MRI physics online course by Michael Nel. Includes 10 hours of video teaching, articles, summary slides, over...
40. Splenic lesions and post-oesophagectomy leaks with Michael Hartung, Carla Goncalves & Joe Mullineux
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An abdominal radiology discussion focusing primarily on incidental splenic lesions and CT imaging in the assessment of leaks post-oesophagectomy. Plus...
39. Overnight miss: unpacking a malpractice case with Francis Deng
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Francis joins us to chat through a recent radiology malpractice case. A 41 year old male is discovered unresponsive at 3am when his wife is woken by a...
38. CT technology update with Andrew Murphy, Ben Hudson and Tim Szczykutowicz
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hype-free chat about advances in radiology technology including dual energy CT and photon counting CT. Meanwhile, Frank and Andrew continue their hu...
37. Hostful! Big boy Christmas melons
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special Christmas edition of the podcast. A little radiology and a whole lot of fun. Wetsuits, DIY, framing bias, gift giving, Christmas inspired ra...
36. Pulmonary fibrosis with Miranda Siemienowicz and Jonathan Chung
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda and Jonathan chat chest radiology, mainly focusing on connective tissue disease related interstitial lung disease, but also touching on a whol...
35. Readful! AO spine classification of subaxial cervical injuries with Imran Lasker and Francis Deng
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More radiology read to you! Imran reads our AO spine subaxial cervical spine injuries article to neuroradiologist Francis Deng. Plus initialisms, gami...
34. Patient and family perspective with Sue Robins
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go beyond the radiology images this episode with guest Sue Robins sharing her patient and caregiver perspective. Sue is a heath care activist and a...
Enhancing brain tumours learning pathway - New Course!
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another quick bonus episode, this time to launch Frank's new enhancing brain tumours neuroradiology course - part 2 of his magnum opus. Free for Radio...
Chest x-ray signs learning pathway - New Course!
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus bite-sized episode to announce the arrival of Andrew's new chest x-ray signs online radiology course that comes with special italicised tradem...
33. Readful! Acute aortic syndrome with Craig Hacking
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew reads our acute aortic syndrome article to trauma and emergency radiologist Craig Hacking. Aortic dissection, intramural...
32. Hostful! Circular saw banana apocalypse
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just Andrew, Frank and a whole bunch of somewhat radiology related banter catering to the true fan. Banana peel hot desk, zoom backgrounds, Chiari I j...
31. Missed extremity fractures and lumbar spine x-rays with Andrew Murphy and Matt Skalski
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew chats with Murph and Matt about missed extremity fractures and lumbar spine x-ray interpretation. Frank gets excited about the Radiopaedia cens...
30. Veterinary radiology with Cathy Beck
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is joined by veterinary radiologist Cathy Beck for a chat about fetlocks, felines, fur babies and, you guessed it, goats! Includes discussion of...
29. Readful! Paraganglioma with Sally Ayesa
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More radiology read to you! Andrew reads our paraganglioma article to radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist Sally Ayesa. Plus Frank's brush with...
28. Forensic radiology with Claire Robinson and Chris O’Donnell
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Jones chats with Claire and Chris about their careers in post-mortem and forensic radiology. Includes discussion of death, homicide, disaster v...
27. Readful! Pituitary MRI (an approach) with James King
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's radiology read to you! Frank reads our approach to pituitary MRI article to neurosurgeon and pituitary expert James King and tries to uncover exa...
Radiopaedia 2023 Day 5 - The Smokey Old Fashioned with guest Amanda Er
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology beyond the black and white images! Amanda joins Andrew and Frank to describe all the non-clinical goodness happening over Day 5 of Radiopaed...
Radiopaedia 2023 Day 4 - The Martini
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musculoskeletal radiology, spine imaging, interventional radiology and a Nuclear Medicine workshop! Andrew and Frank cover the happenings at Day 4 of ...
Radiopaedia 2023 Day 3 - The Mojito with guest Vikas Shah
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abdominal imaging and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Andrew and Frank are joined by Vikas to launch Day 3 of Radiopaedia 2023! Mint, Day C and placentas....
Radiopaedia 2023 Day 2 - The Piña Colada
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chest and Paediatric imaging! Andrew and Frank discuss what's happening for Day 2 of Radiopaedia 2023. Speakers: Miranda Siemienowicz, Jonathan Chung,...
Radiopaedia 2023 Day 1 - The Montenegroni
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroradiology and Head & Neck imaging. Andrew and Frank guide you through the schedule for Day 1 of Radiopaedia 2023 complete with cocktail and g...
26. Nuclear Medicine with Sally Ayesa and David Little
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Radiologists and Nuclear Medicine specialists Sally and David chat about SPECT-CT, the emerging field of theranostics and future training challenges. ...
25. Virtual and augmented reality in radiology teaching with James Hayes and Dimitri Amiras
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank chats with James and Dimitri about how they are both using extended reality to help with radiographer and radiologist training. Meat update, dri...
24. Readful! AO spine classification of upper cervical injuries with Imran Lasker
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew reads our AO spine upper cervical injuries article to radiologist Imran Lasker. Sites, types and modifiers. Thanos, The ...
23. Pancreas and prostate imaging with Ed Godfrey and Joe Mullineux
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vikas chats with fellow UK abdominal radiologists Ed and Joe about pancreatic lesions and prostate MRI. Abbreviated imaging studies, clinically approp...
22. Readful! Transarterial chemoembolisation with Heather Moriarty
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's radiology read to you! Andrew reads our TACE article to interventional radiologist Heather Moriarty while she throws in clinical gems along the w...
21. Hostful! Cow-powered starships
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Frank are back with more radiology-adjacent chat! Mouse monkey MDM, availability bias, deep spoons, terse Tuesdays, night boy, journal club...
20. Radiology in the 70s with Brian Tress
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is joined by his mentor Professor Brian Tress to chat about what radiology was like when he began practicing back in the 1970s. Pneumoencephalog...
19. Readful! Trigeminal neuralgia with Christine Glastonbury
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Radiology read to you! Andrew reads our trigeminal neuralgia article to neuroradiologist Professor Christine Glastonbury who adds her pearls of wisdom...
18. The curious case of Baum’s loop with Frank Gaillard
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit of anatomy followed by a big bit of intrigue! Frank uncovers a mystery that leaves him once again questioning the purpose and motivations...
17. Readful! Adrenal adenoma with Matt Morgan and Evan Siegelman
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's radiology, but read to you! Matt reads the Radiopaedia adrenal adenoma article to his University of Pennsylvania abdominal imaging colleague Dr E...
16. Paediatric radiology with Jeremy Jones and John Adu
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The one where Vikas chats with Jeremy and John about the imaging of little adults. Claw sign for abdominal masses, appendicitis, breaking bad news and...
15. Medical imaging physics with Zoe Brady and Matt Skalski
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt chats radiology physics with medical imaging physicist Dr Zoe Brady. We find out about her job, CT generations, CXR through glass, mobile CT, mob...
14. Readful! Cervical canal stenosis with Lea Alhilali
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew reads one of Lea’s neuroradiology tweetorials back to her and learns about two evidence-based MRI grading systems in the process. Lea is @tea...
13. Hostful! Now with 33% more meninges
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Frank chat some radiology together. Frank’s debacle, handsome and charming, asteroid vs bees, meat update, cognitive bias, journal club, ...
12. Avoiding distractions and burnout with Naveen Sharma
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can all relate to this one! Radiologist Naveen Sharma drops by with some strategies to help you avoid distractions and burnout. Naveen is The Radio...
11. Thrombectomy for stroke with Nathan Manning
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank chats with neurointerventional radiologist Nathan Manning about how stroke management has evolved over the decades and the expanding role of end...
10. Biopsy and drainage tips with Heather Moriarty and Chris Nicholas
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by two delightful interventional radiologists (Heather and Chris) for a chat about imaged-guided procedures. Alternate episode title:...
9. Abdominal radiology with Michael Hartung and Matt Morgan
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vikas Shah chats with Michael and Matt about the imaging of gastric cancer and complex small bowel obstructions. Frank talks about picking up chicks a...
8. Incidental thyroid nodule with Jenny Hoang
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny shares the radiology journey she went on that ultimately led to the ACR incidental thyroid nodule white paper guidelines. A list of references i...
7. Readful! Renal cell carcinoma with Matt Morgan
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew reads our renal cell carcinoma article to Matt Morgan who adds his expert insights to level-up your radiology knowledge! Find the article ► h...
6. Neuroradiology with Francis Deng and Tabby Kennedy
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Francis chats with Frank and Tabby about the role of radiologists in brain tumour work up and the importance of clinical knowledge in neuroradiology. ...
5. Hostful! Keep on truckin’
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Frank road test questions, journal club update on thrombectomy for stroke, letters, a Super Bowl story and "what you up to". SELECT 2 ►...
4. Radiology reporting tips with Vikas Shah, Paul McCoubrie and Dan Fascia
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vikas chats with Paul and Dan about improving your radiology reports and your reporting room environment. Frank loves muscle cars. Find the lectures ►...
3. Chest radiology with Sally Ayesa, Jonathan Chung and Miranda Siemienowicz
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally chats with Jonathan and Miranda about their shared passion for the imaging of interstitial lung diseases. Frank talks too much about meat. Find ...
2. Preparing talks and illustrations with Matt Skalski and Andrew Murphy
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murph explores tips with Frank and Matt for preparing radiology talks and creating your own medical illustrations. Frank complains about getting old. ...
1. Head & Neck radiology with Christine Glastonbury and Jennifer Gillespie
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Andrew start a radiology podcast. Andrew chats with Christine and Jen about oral cavity tumours and imaging of the post-operative neck. Find...