Less Radical, a podcast about Bernie Fisher, nominated for two Webby Awards

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Less Radical, a documentary podcast that tells story of Bernie Fisher, a pioneering surgeon-scientist who redefined breast cancer treatment, was nominated for Best Podcast – Documentary and Best Indie Podcast – Limited Run in the 29th Annual Webby Awards. 

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, the Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the internet. 

Less Radical is a six-part documentary podcast produced by physician, author, and cancer survivorship advocate, Stacy Wentworth, and podcast production company Yellow Armadillo Studios.

“If you or someone you know has had breast cancer, Bernie is a part of your story—and you’re a part of his,” Wentworth said.

Fisher overcame antisemitic barriers to enter medical school and made revolutionary breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Each episode delves into Fisher’s revolutionary research that disproved long-held beliefs about breast cancer treatment. 

By challenging the radical mastectomy, Fisher helped millions of women avoid unnecessary, debilitating surgeries. However, his success came with a tragic cost: a public, performative Congressional hearing that unfairly destroyed his reputation and haunted him until his death. Through Less Radical, Wentworth brings listeners into operating rooms, the halls of Congress, and research labs to explore Fisher’s profound impact on breast cancer patients worldwide.

“Honorees like Less Radical are leading the charge in pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation online,” Nick Borenstein, general manager of the Webby Awards, said in a statement. “Being chosen from nearly 13,000 entries this year is a remarkable accomplishment and a true testament to their excellence.”

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