The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery is hosted by Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy of Washington University's orthopedic surgery department. The show covers hand surgery technique, diagnosis, treatment and the professional life of hand surgeons. It has 259 episodes released about every two weeks, typically 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 1,000 to 3,000, with a rate of $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach practicing and training hand surgeons through a clinical, peer-led weekly show
- Listeners are surgeons and trainees who make clinical and practice decisions.
- Ratings average 4.9 on Apple Podcasts across 192 ratings.
- Episodes run about 35 minutes with a stable biweekly cadence since 2020.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, case discussion
- Tone
- technical, collegial
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and the titles cover clinical topics such as fractures and tendon repair with no concerning content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ortho.wustl.edu |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1497440322 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/842353.rss |
Benchmark score: 68 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hand and Wrist: Bumps Part 1 | 2026-10-11 | 33 min |
| Live in Boston at the ASSH Annual Meeting | 2026-09-27 | 49 min |
| Difficult Phalanx Fractures | 2026-09-13 | 31 min |
| Tips for Success: new attendings and new fellows | 2026-08-30 | 32 min |
| JHS Spotlight, Summer 2026 | 2026-08-16 | 44 min |
| CMS, EDS, and ABOS | 2026-08-02 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Upper Hand Podcast feature Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy from Washington University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Our weekly podcast will discuss all things hand surgery, from the technical aspects of what we do (diagnosis, treatment) to our more personal approaches to events and opportunities that hand surgeons experience. We welcome feedback and audience engagement. We are grateful for…
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About The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery is a podcast from Washington University's Department of Orthopedic Surgery, featuring Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy. Per the feed, the show covers hand surgery technique, diagnosis and treatment, plus the personal and professional experiences of hand surgeons. Episodes are released about every two weeks and typically run 30 to 45 minutes across 259 episodes.
The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 192 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listeners are likely surgeons, residents and fellows; this audience estimate is inferred from the subject matter and not published by the show. The feed and the Washington University orthopedics site both identify the hosts' institution, and no sponsors are named.
Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, implying a host-read mid-roll rate of about $40 to $90 per episode. That range suits medical device makers, continuing education providers and professional software vendors seeking a clinically focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
How much does The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $90 per episode, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and is not published in the feed.
What is The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery about?
The show covers hand surgery, including technical aspects of diagnosis and treatment and the professional experiences of hand surgeons. Hosts are Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy of Washington University Orthopedics.
How do I contact The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery about sponsoring an episode?
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