The Radiopaedia Reading Room Podcast

79. Readful! Fibrous dysplasia with Andrew Dixon 02.07.2026 46min

Frank returns the favour and reads Andrew a Radiopaedia article, choosing fibrous dysplasia from the new Study Guide list of key radiology articles. They discuss the classic “long lesion in a long bone” and why confident diagnosis matters to avoid unnecessary workup. Plus: horror movies, Backrooms, Gout Gout, mnemonic consonants and the return of a Gaillard goat! Fibrous dysplasia ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fibrous-dysplasia Study Guide ► https://radiopaedia.org/study-guide Radiopaedia 2026 ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

78. Neuroradiology double-readful! 05.06.2026 1h 2min

Frank is back from his US academic tour and arrives underprepared, so Andrew reads him two neuroradiology articles like nerdy bedtime stories. The readfuls cover Hirayama disease and Anterior temporal lobe perivascular spaces — two imaging entities that can catch you out if you are not careful. Plus, travel chat, ordinal suffixes, shooting guns with Rusty, and listeners track down the sci-fi book Frank was actually thinking of. Hirayama disease ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/hirayama-disease Anterior temporal lobe perivascular spaces ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/anterior-temporal-lobe-perivascular-spaces Lonestar gun range ► https://www.lonestargunrange.com/ Radiopaedia 2026 ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

77. Readful! Ballistics for radiologists 05.05.2026 1h 12min

Andrew is joined by Associate Professor Craig Hacking to learn about the fundamentals of ballistics and the intersection with radiology, pathology and forensics. Meanwhile, Frank gets stuck into the Dixon accent, what is a gauge really, shrapnel and the Craigiest-thing ever said! IFFA 2026 anatomy congress ► https://ifaa2026.org Radiopaedia 2026 ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

76. AI, fake x-rays and bots, oh my! 02.04.2026 56min

Andrew and Frank chat about AI and deep fakes in radiology, as well as robots, clear ice, Project Hail Mary, multi-disciplinary meetings, Theranos, April Fools day, photon-counting CT, Jimmy Carr, learning from mistakes, open disclosure and bad investment advice. Our CAPTCHA April Fool ► https://radiopaedia.org/april-fools Radiology Fake X-ray research ► https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.252094 XKCD CAPTCHA ► https://xkcd.com/2228/ Radiopaedia 2026 ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

75. Radiology and radiation protection in space 03.03.2026 53min

Craig Hacking chats with Wui K Chong and Tim Squire about imaging in space and radiation protection during spaceflights. Should we spin the patient like an ice-dancer rather than the gantry? If you freeze ice blocks in zero G would they be more or less clear than on earth? Should Frank resign over a computer mouse incident? All the big questions answered, plus Factorio and Project Hail Mary. Radiopaedia Lecture Collection ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection Radiopaedia 2026 ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Murph on Professional Button Pushers ► https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tarni-nelson/episodes/Toddlers--Toys--Tube-Rotations-e3f83ok Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

74. Skull base MRI protocols 03.02.2026 1h 4min

Daniel Gewolb guides Jennifer Gillespie and Francis Deng through a series of skull base MRI scenarios. Includes discussion of neurovascular compression, pulsatile tinnitus, skull base osteomyelitis, CSF leak and more. Meanwhile, we learn that Frank is a naughty boy who breaks rules. Radiopaedia Lecture Collection ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection Radiopaedia 2026 ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

73. Radiologist career journeys 02.01.2026 1h 7min

Sally chats with Rahil Kassamali and Warren Clements about their careers from fellowships to academia and work-life balance. Meanwhile, Frank remains uneasy about an anecdote he shared last episode, Andrew tells a very smelly story, and we learn about the "your honour" rule. Radiopaedia Lecture Collection ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection Radiopaedia 2026 Virtual Conference ►https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2026-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

72. Biliary and pancreatic imaging update 04.12.2025 1h 1min

Abdominal radiologists Joe Mullineux, Katy Hickman and Ed Godfrey discuss primary sclerosing cholangitis, gallbladder disease and pancreatitis including image-guided interventions. Meanwhile, Andrew and Frank chat about Victoria Bitter, mosh pits, halo braces, deadly animals and Radiopaedia's December supporter drive! Radiopaedia Lecture Collection ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection Deadliest animals to humans ► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_deadliest_to_humans Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

71. CT physics update with Michael Nel 04.11.2025 43min

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. Plus, Frank's edamame story, how to make clear ice (and lose friends in the process) and why gullible has been officially cancelled. Michael's CT Physics Course ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/imaging-physics-ct Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

70. Readful! Parathyroid adenoma with Christine Glastonbury 09.10.2025 1h 15min

Radiology read to you! Andrew is joined by Christine (and a bonus guest) to discuss the imaging investigation of primary hyperparathyroidism. Ultrasound, 4D-CT and nuclear medicine. Plus, Frank reviews a gory MRI scene from the latest Final Destination movie! Radiopaedia's parathyroid adenoma article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/parathyroid-adenoma Charlotte Gainsbourg - IRM ► https://youtu.be/D-ihfLPD6S8?si=sWT_RXc7siIyjpmK Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

Andrew's sci-fi narrative thing 23.09.2025 14min

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. It was designed to align with the daily subspecialty and visual themes of the event. Many people enjoyed it (some probably didn’t) but here it is for you all in audiobook form, read by the wonderful Alex Furness. Let us know what you think: podcast@radiopaedia.org

69. Lung cancer screening with low dose CT 02.09.2025 1h 10min

Thoracic radiologists Jeffrey Kanne, Miranda Siemienowicz and Jonathan Chung discuss the current global status of lung cancer screening, offering tips and tricks for reading these studies. Meanwhile, Andrew and Frank talk about everything BUT pulmonary nodules: another shameful journal travesty, TB sniffer rats and ketamine epiphanies. Lung cancer screening article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/lung-cancer-screening Retraction Watch - Tin Man Syndrome ► https://retractionwatch.com/2025/08/15/tin-man-syndrome-case-plagiarized-from-hoax-sleuths-say/ Those TB detecting rats ► https://apopo.org/what-we-do/detecting-tuberculosis Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

68. Readful! Ovarian torsion with Vikas Shah and Emmeline Lee 05.08.2025 51min

Radiology read to you! Vikas Shah is joined by Emmeline to discuss the important topic of ovarian torsion covering epidemiology, pathology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and more. Plus, Andrew and Frank chat about Singapore, cocktails, a recent accidental MRI death and eponyms! Radiopaedia's ovarian torsion article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/adnexal-torsion-2 MRI metal necklace death ► https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-21/man-wearing-metal-necklace-dies-sucked-into-mri-machine/105554690 Dr. Worm song ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTxXVhdmdZc Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

67. Musculoskeletal infection MRI nomenclature with Erin Alaia 16.07.2025 53min

Matt Skalski chats with Erin Alaia about the updated MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection. Discordant marrow signal, penumbra sign, devitalised tissue and more. Plus, mushrooms, huntsman spiders, hypotheses, subspecialty radiology personality traits and Frank goes on a Lyme disease rant! Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection ► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34145466/ Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

66. Neurovascular MRI update with Christine Glastonbury 02.07.2025 1h 5min

Is it vasculitis, vasospasm, or ICAD? Sounds like it’s time for some vessel wall imaging! In this episode, Frank catches up with neuroradiologist Christine Glastonbury to talk all things neurovascular MRI. Plus, Frank delivers another fake-meat update, and Andrew unleashes a rare caffeine-fueled rant. Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference "Forged gras" ► https://www.forgedbyvow.com/flavours/forged-gras Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

65. Cut and polish your radiology reports 03.06.2025 1h 10min

Michael Hartung puts Miranda Siemienowicz and Jeffrey Kanne through a series of reporting thought exercises aimed at improving clarity and actionability. Meanwhile, Andrew has a new favourite thing to share and Frank demands a robot! Thought Exercises ► https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kSu5szhZKueOwXQFGSQO2aCFyLFAZLa/view?usp=sharing Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

64. Readful! Hepatic adenoma with Joe Mullineux 02.05.2025 58min

Radiology read to you! Vikas Shah is joined by Joe to discuss all things hepatic adenoma. Understanding of subtypes and imaging characteristics has evolved in recent years, so this will be a useful update for many listeners. Plus Andrew and Frank chat about X-Boost, pineapples, Minecraft, comedy and an MRI-inspired symphony! Radiopaedia's hepatic adenoma article ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/hepatic-adenoma Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference Pineapple essay ► https://worksinprogress.co/issue/king-of-fruits/ Jaakko Kuusisto website ► https://www.jaakkokuusisto.fi/ Jaakko Kuusisto Symphony, Op. 39 ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cezFaagT5w Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

63. Appendix diseases with Vikas Shah and Carla Goncalves 02.04.2025 1h

Vikas chats with Carla about the imaging of appendicitis and appendiceal masses including mucinous neoplasms. Plus pre-test probability, Fagan's nomogram, blob-squatch, pyramids and the wonders of space! Carla's appendix diseases lecture ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection/pages/2180 Vikas' abdominal pain in pregnancy lecture ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/lecture-collection/pages/887 Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference Pyramid nonsense ► https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-847207 Amelia Earhart rocks! ► https://www.npr.org/2024/11/25/nx-s1-5205033/amelia-earhart-plane-rock-formation Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

62. Posterior fossa tumours with Frank Gaillard 17.03.2025 39min

Andrew is joined by very special guest, neuroradiolgist Frank Gaillard, for a chat about posterior fossa tumours and his latest brain tumour course. Topics include ependymoma, choroid plexus papilloma, medulloblastoma, pilocytic astrocytoma, haemangioblastoma and more! Posterior Fossa Tumour Course ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/posterior-fossa-tumours-learning-pathway Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.

61. Women as radiology leaders 04.03.2025 59min

Sally Ayesa chats with fellow radiologists Associate Professor Natalie Yang and Professor Trish Desmond about their journeys as radiology leaders. Meanwhile, Andrew and Frank avoid the trap of talking about Trump or Elon, and instead, they brainstorm a few potential Radiopaedia April Fools' ideas! Radiopaedia past April Fools' pranks ► https://radiopaedia.org/articles/april-fools-1 Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents.