Episodes

Episode 140: ‘Beckham’ / PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Dec. 14, 2023

Episode 140: ‘Beckham’ / PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

Today Ali and Asif discuss the Netflix docuseries ‘Beckham’ (1:40). They start off by going over when they first heard about David Beckham, including a mention of the cult classic movie ‘Bend it Like Beckham’. They then discu...

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Episode 139: Top Albums of 1993 / Gum Disease
Dec. 7, 2023

Episode 139: Top Albums of 1993 / Gum Disease

Today the guys discuss their favourite albums from 1993 (1:00). The guys each give their top 10 lists from the year. Then the guys discuss the issue of gum disease (38:30) and how it can be linked to other health conditions. ...

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Episode 138: Matt Rife / Gynecomastia
Nov. 30, 2023

Episode 138: Matt Rife / Gynecomastia

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the controversy surrounding comedian Matt Rife (1:26). They guys start off by discussing when they first heard of Matt Rife and then go over Matt’s early life and career. They then go over how Matt...

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Episode 137: 1993 Movie Debate / Loss of Smell (Anosmia)
Nov. 23, 2023

Episode 137: 1993 Movie Debate / Loss of Smell (Anosmia)

On today’s episode Ali and Asif debate their favourite movies from 1993 (1:01). After a brief mention of Scarface from 1983, the guys discuss movies from 1993 did NOT make their top 10. Finally, the guys each give their top 1...

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Episode 136: U2 in Las Vegas / Injuries in Youth Athletes
Nov. 16, 2023

Episode 136: U2 in Las Vegas / Injuries in Youth Athletes

Asif recently attended the U2 show at the Sphere in Las Vegas; many listeners had questions about this special show. So in the first half, Ali asks Asif about the show (2:14). The show takes place at the Sphere venue in Las V...

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Episode 135: Matthew Perry / Addiction
Nov. 9, 2023

Episode 135: Matthew Perry / Addiction

**PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE MATTHEW PERRY FOUNDATION** https://matthewperryfoundation.org/ Today, we will be discussing the life and career of the late Matthew Perry (0:57). The guys start off by shouting out an intervi...

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Episode 134: Special Q and A episode
Nov. 2, 2023

Episode 134: Special Q and A episode

On today’s special episode, Ali and Asif answer listener questions about all things comedy, doctoring and… everything else. Join us as the guys answer questions about the ‘Barbie Movie’, ‘Odd Squad’, favourite candy, favourit...

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Episode 133: Martin Short /Colonoscopies
Oct. 26, 2023

Episode 133: Martin Short /Colonoscopies

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of actor and comedian Martin Short in response to an article that recently appeared in Slate magazine (1:00). The guys start off by first discussing a bit of background on Martin Short’s...

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Episode 132: Netflix’s ‘Wrestlers’ / Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Oct. 19, 2023

Episode 132: Netflix’s ‘Wrestlers’ / Seizures and Pseudoseizures

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the new Netflix docuseries ‘Wrestlers’ (1:30). The guys discuss the director of the show, Greg Whiteley, and his other shows ‘Last Chance U’ and ‘Cheer’. They then discuss the main characters in th...

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Episode 131: Top TV comedies of the 2000’s / Brain Worms
Oct. 12, 2023

Episode 131: Top TV comedies of the 2000’s / Brain Worms

Based on a recent article from the AV club, Ali and Asif list their top 10 TV comedies from the 2000’s (2:03). See who made the list, and who was left off (horrific spoiler – the following shows did NOT make our top 10: Schit...

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Episode 130: Hasan Minhaj’s ‘True Lies’ / Narcissistic Personality disorder
Oct. 5, 2023

Episode 130: Hasan Minhaj’s ‘True Lies’ / Narcissistic Personality di…

Today, the guys discuss the controversy surrounding comedian Hasan Minhaj and the recent New Yorker article ‘Emotional Truths’ by Clare Malone (1:52). Ali summarizes the bombshells in the article, including the fact that sev...

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Episode 129: Bruce Springsteen / Peptic Ulcer Disease
Sept. 28, 2023

Episode 129: Bruce Springsteen / Peptic Ulcer Disease

Today Ali and Asif discuss the career of the man, the myth, the legend, ‘The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen (2:03). They start off by discussing his early life growing up in New Jersey, his working class background, and how he feels...

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Selena Gomez /Lupus
Sept. 20, 2023

Selena Gomez /Lupus

Today Ali and Asif discuss the life and career of singer and actress Selena Gomez (0:54). They start off by discussing her start with children’s shows and movies, including her involvement with the Disney Channel. They talk a...

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Episode 127: Pee Wee Herman / Hernias
Sept. 14, 2023

Episode 127: Pee Wee Herman / Hernias

Last month, Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman passed away; for today's episode the guys review his life and career (1:10). They discuss his early background and his involvement with the Groundlings Comedy troupe. They then dis...

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Episode 126: Favorite Summer 20234 Entertainment / Melatonin
Sept. 7, 2023

Episode 126: Favorite Summer 20234 Entertainment / Melatonin

Asif and Ali are back! After their brief hiatus over August, they return with a new episode. They start off by recapping what they did this past summer. Then, they each discuss their favorite entertainment from the summer of ...

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Episode 125: Jury Duty / Artificial Sweeteners (Redux)
July 27, 2023

Episode 125: Jury Duty / Artificial Sweeteners (Redux)

To start the episode, Ali and Asif discuss the controversy surrounding country singer Miranda Lambert chastising concertgoers for taking selfies (0:48). Then, after a brief digression on Dana Carvey’s Joe Biden impression, As...

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Episode 124: Pitches / Erectile Dysfunction (Part 2)
July 20, 2023

Episode 124: Pitches / Erectile Dysfunction (Part 2)

Today, Asif and Ali briefly continue their conversation from the last episode about ‘pitching’ and in doing so discuss Jason Sudeikis, ‘Ted Lasso’ and what makes someone successful in comedy (0:37). Ali then describes people...

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Episode 123: Pitches / Erectile Dysfunction (Part 1)
July 13, 2023

Episode 123: Pitches / Erectile Dysfunction (Part 1)

Today, Asif asks Ali about how one “pitches TV shows and movies”. Ali describes his experiences pitching and the most important advice he has for prospective pitchers – ‘Know who you’re pitching to’ and ‘Know your own product...

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Episode 122: Reasons to (and NOT to) Pursue Comedy and Medicine
July 6, 2023

Episode 122: Reasons to (and NOT to) Pursue Comedy and Medicine

At the beginning of the episode, Asif gives a story about how the podcast has been spreading by word of mouth… and sometimes how he is mistaken for a comedian. Then, Asif asks Ali to discuss his 5 reasons to go into comedy (4...

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Episode 121: Stage Names / Dyslexia
June 29, 2023

Episode 121: Stage Names / Dyslexia

Today Ali and Asif discuss the issue of “stage names” in Hollywood (1:03). They start by discussing how the topic came up on the podcast ‘Smartless’, when Keanu Reeves discussed how he was encouraged to change his name when h...

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Episode 120: ‘The Bear’ / Food Poisoning
June 22, 2023

Episode 120: ‘The Bear’ / Food Poisoning

Today Asif and Ali discuss the hit TV show ’The Bear’, which recently returned for its second season (2:46). Then, since ‘The Bear’ takes place in a restaurant, in the second half, they discuss food poisoning. They start off ...

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Episode 119: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 / Artificial Sweeteners
June 15, 2023

Episode 119: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 / Artificial Sweeteners

Today, Ali and Asif review a movie they saw together recently in an actual movie theatre –‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’ (2:52). They start off by discussing where we last left off with the Guardians in the Marvel Cinematic ...

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Episode 118: Tina Turner / Hypertension
June 8, 2023

Episode 118: Tina Turner / Hypertension

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the life and career of the late, great Tina Turner (0:40). The discuss Tina’s early life (born Anna Mae Bullock). They discuss how she met Ike Turner, how they formed the Ike and Tina Turner Review...

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Episode 117: Interview with Graham Clark (‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’) /Allergies and Allergy Bullying
June 1, 2023

Episode 117: Interview with Graham Clark (‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’)…

On a special episode, Ali and Asif interview comedian, producer and podcaster Graham Clark (‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’). The guys start off by asking Graham about his early days in comedy (with praise for the legendary Brent ...

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