Episodes

NB: We will be off on Dec 26 and Jan 2 and will return with new episodes on Jan 9, 2026. As a special bonus for our loyal listeners, Ali and Asif present a special episode discussing their favourite Christmas/Holiday movies. ...

NB: We will be off on Dec 26 and Jan 2 and will return with new episodes on Jan 9, 2026. Today, Ali and Asif review their favourite entertainment from 2025. They discuss the best movies, TV shows, movies and books from the ye...

Today, Asif and Ali discuss their favorite movies from 1995 (2:07) and then they debate the best albums from that same year (23:33) (no medical topic today). Listen to hear what made their list, what didn’t and what overlap,...

Recently, actor Donald Glover announced that he had a stroke, so today Ali and Asif start off by discussing Glover’s career (1:16). They start off by discussing his early background and getting his break writing for ‘30 Rock’...

Apple TV released a docuseries about filmmaker Martin Scorsese entitled “Mr Scorsese" so today Asif and Ali this series and their top 5 favourite Scorsese films. They start off by discussing the superb docuseries by Rebecca M...

Marc Maron’s podcast WTF recently ended its run, so today Asif and Ali discuss Maron and his influence on comedy and podcasting (6:18) (after a brief digression on a fundraiser Ali recently went to). They begin by discussing ...

Recently, Zohran Mamdani won a historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election. However he also had a rap career in the not too distant past. So today, Ali and Asif review 5 of Mamdani’s songs, done under the pseudonyms ...

Today, the guys discuss John Candy and the recent documentary about his life, ‘I Like Me’ (3:31). The guys start off by discussing when they first saw John Candy on screen (spoiler: it was Splash). They discuss Candy’s early ...

Recently, there was an article in New York Magazine on kids being terrified of food who suffer from a disorder called ARFID ( avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) . So today on a special episode, Asif and Ali interview ...

Today, after a bit of discussion about Canadian alternative rock music (1:24), Ali and Asif discuss actor Charlie Sheen and the recent Netflix docuseries on him ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ (6:42). The guys start off by talking about...

Today Ali and Asif discuss the critically acclaimed Netflix show ‘Mo’. They start off by discussing the life of the star and creator of the show, Mo Amer and Ali’s connection to Amer. The guys then give their spoiler free opi...

Ali and Asif have their 3rd “emergency” podcast in as many weeks, as they discuss the controversy surrounding the Riyadh Comedy Festival. They first discuss their own perspectives on Saudi Arabia as they have both been there ...

After debriefing about the return of Jimmy Kimmel (1:15), in the second emergency podcast in as many weeks, Asif and Ali discuss President Trump’s recent press conference linking autism to Tylenol use. Ali starts off by askin...

Today Asif and Ali discuss the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ by ABC and Disney. The guys start off by discussing the career of Jimmy Kimmel, including his start in radio, ‘Win Ben Stein’s Money’ and ‘The Man Show’ (3:18)...

Today, after a brief mini-episode about Melissa Ethridge, Indigo Girls and vocal tremor (1:30), Ali and Asif discuss the new ‘Naked Gun’ movie (9:24). They start off by discussing the Zucker, Abrams, Zucker movies and go into...

Today on a special episode, Ali and Asif interview comedians Rob Baker and Jan Caruana about all things Improv. They start off by asking Jan and Rob about how they originally got involved with improv and if there is a type o...

Today, Ali and Asif talk about comedian Nate Bargatze (3:03). The guys start off by discussing when they first heard of Bargatze as well as his early life. They then go over his work ethic and the fact that Nate is a “clean ...

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the new Marvel movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps (3:18). They discuss their background with the Fantastic Four as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. They both give their thoughts on...

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the news making comedy series ‘South Park’ (1:35). They discuss the show’s creation, early development and success (and why Ali didn't like it initially). They discuss famous episodes as well as ot...

Today Asif and Ali discuss late night host Stephen Colbert (1:12). The guys start off by going over when they first heard about Colbert as well as his early life and career. They go over his success on the ‘Daily Show’ and la...

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the original ‘Happy Gilmore’, as well as the new Netflix sequel ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (1:50). They start off by discussing the original ‘Happy Gilmore’, which Asif only saw last week. They then go over...

Today, after a brief discussion on the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Asif and Ali discuss the career and complicated life of Hulk Hogan (7:15). They guys start off by discussing when they first hear...

Today Ali asks Asif about the new ‘Superman’ movie by James Gunn, which Asif saw recently (1:11). After Asif gives his near spoiler-free review, he then gives Ali a quiz on all things Superman. Then in the second half, Ali as...

Today, Ali and Asif discuss comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz (1:05). They start off by taking about Schulz’ early life, his start in comedy and his successful podcasts. They then go into detail about a fascinating intervi...