Doctor Vs Comedian
Is Laughter the best medicine? We attempt to answer this and other pressing questions in Doctor Vs Comedian. Dr Asif Doja is a pediatric neurologist and Ali Hassan is a stand up comedian and actor (CBC‘s Laugh Out Loud, Designated Survivor, Goon) who are each fascinated by what the other one does. ...
Recent Episodes
March 19, 2026
Remembering Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, plus Situs Inversus
The guys were on hiatus when two prominent entertainers passed away – Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara – so today Ali and Asif discuss their careers. They guys start of by discussing Rob Reiner (3:43), his early career and whe...
March 11, 2026
The BAFTA’s and Tourette Syndrome, plus Oscar picks
The boys are back! After a brief discussion about their hiatus, the guys discuss the recent situation that occurred at the BAFTA awards regarding John Davidson and Tourette Syndrome (2:24). The guys go over exactly what happe...
March 5, 2026
Best of DvsC: Anthony Jeselnik and Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of comedian Anthony Jeselnik and his special ‘Bones and All’ (1:54). They discuss h...
Feb. 26, 2026
Best of DvsC: A Quiz on French Culture and French Medicine
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. This week, Asif is in France on his sabbatical. To commemorate this, the guys give each other a quiz on France. Ali starts...
Feb. 20, 2026
Best of DvsC: Louis CK, ‘Sorry / Not Sorry’ and Hair Transplants
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today, Ali and Asif review the new documentary about Louis CK, ‘Sorry / Not Sorry’ (1:53). They start off by discussing Lo...
Feb. 12, 2026
Best of DvsC: Period Pain (w/ Kate Downey)
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today Asif and Ali interview podcaster Kate Downey about period pain and her new podcast “Cramped”. The guys chat with Kat...
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