Here at pharmaphorum we tend to focus on the latest developments in the pharmaceutical space. And to be fair, that’s quite a lot to keep us busy. But the history of pharma is full of incredible stories that might just be new to a lot of people, even those inside the industry.

On today’s episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, host Jonah Comstock speaks with Thomas Goetz, former executive editor of Wired; co-founder of Iodine, a drug data company that was acquired by GoodRx; and, most recently, creator and host of the Drug Story podcast.

Each episode of Drug Story dives into the story behind a particular drug and the condition that it treats, unlocking fascinating morsels of history and, indeed, current controversies along the way.

Goetz discusses the inspiration for the show and what he hopes listeners will take away from it. He also talks about how his perspective is neither pro- nor anti-pharma, but about recognising pharmaceutical medicine as the socially and morally complex market that it is.

Take a listen for a taste of how every drug contains a multitude of stories, and then check out season 1 of Drug Story if you want a little more.