Lab Leak Fever with Philipp Markolin
October 18, 2025
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Episode 140 · October 18, 2025
Lab Leak Fever with Philipp Markolin
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<p>Join Matt and Chris as they dive into the controversy-ridden world of the lab leak theory, accompanied by biochemist-turned-author Philipp Markolin. Philipp details his journey into the abyss of lab leak lore and sensationalist media, documenting how thorough research was pushed aside in favour of conspiratorial discourse. For those who dream of a world where science triumphs over sensationalism, this episode is your bittersweet symphony.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.protagonist-science.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Philipp's Substack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.lab-leak-fever.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lab Leak Fever Book Site</a></li><li><a href="https://www.blame-documentary.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Documentary Movie about the Lab Leak</a></li><li><a href="https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/interview-with-worobey-andersen-holmes-the-lab-leak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our previous episode on the Lab Leak</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/hIqmg4tIJ6c?si=-Jtgk4oujnwVNgk2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bad Boy of Science: Sam Gregson's channel that includes many interviews with Philipp and relevant scientists</a></li></ul><br />
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