In this podcast, Drs. Alex Jenkins & Arwel Jones discuss the fundamentals of preparing and conducting systematic reviews. From designing protocols to interpreting results, this podcast gives a brief overview of the essential components and considerations needed for a successful systematic review which follows Cochrane guidance. This is sure to be a very informative podcast for anyone with little to no experience in conducting systematic reviews, or individuals who find interpretations of systematic review challenging. There has been a huge upturn in the amount of systematic reviews since the beginning of the pandemic, and this podcast aims to provides people with the basic tools needed to conduct a successful systematic review.