ABOUT SLEEP

Jan 27, 2026

“This Podcast Will Kill You” is a scary title for a show that isn’t actually very scary. But it is very well researched. The podcast is hosted by two medical scientists, both named Erin, who do a careful job of explaining health and disease without hype.

This episode (part 2 of their sleep series) takes a deep dive into why we need sleep, what happens when we don’t get enough of it, and what science really knows — and doesn’t know — about how sleep works.

It’s thorough, clear, and surprisingly engaging for something most of us think we already understand.

You can also check out on YouTube.