The Retrievals
4.5
(196)
2025
C-sections are the most frequently performed major surgeries in the world. So why do so many patients feel severe pain during them? Season 2 of the award-winning podcast “The Retrievals” is an investigation into this underreported problem — and the new effort to solve it.
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Artist
Serial Productions & The New York Times
Track Count
8
Website
Release Date
6/26/2025
Explicitness
Clean
Country
USA
Sponsored
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"When a podcast has Ira Glass behind it, you know it’s going to be good. My only complaint is I have to wait until next week for episode 2. You don’t hear many stories discussing the experiences of women going thru IVF -"
Victoria Hamel
"Very interesting. Enough to make you cry and make you angry. Worth listening."
Michelle Reno
"What a tragic and horrible story - so sad what these women had to endure "
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"Horrifyingly captivating!"
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"Fertility nurse here….. HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN?? Excellent beginning to end. Highly recommend for all but especially for people in the medical field"
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Karan kyle
"The first 3 episodes were interesting. But it did not stay compelling "
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