
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. In each episode, Asif picks a topic for Ali from comedy and entertainment and questions Ali about it. Then Ali picks a topic from medicine and health and grills Asif on that subject. We talk about serious subjects in an unserious way. If you want to hear about comedy, entertainment, health and wellness and don‘t want to have to choose between being entertaining AND informed, then this show is for you.
Episodes

Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
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 Butt) and his love of libraries. They then discuss how he got into podcasting, how they choose guests and the logo for ‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’. Ali then asks Dave about his beard and his beard paintings. They then discuss his one man show ‘Graham Clark reads the Phone Book’, his ‘Comedy Now’ special from several years ago, and the 24 hour comedy marathons he has done for charity.
Graham then sticks around as the guys discuss food allergies (33:55). Asif reviews the common food allergies and Graham discusses his numerous allergies and how he deals with them. Asif then discuss allergy testing and Graham recounts his extreme reactions to these skin prick tests. Graham discusses how allergies were less emphasized when he was younger which segues into the topic of allergy bullying. Asif starts by starting off by discussing how common allergy bullying is in both the US and Canada. They discuss some lawsuits regarding allergy bullying in the USA as well as the controversy regarding allergy bullying in the kids movie ‘Peter Rabbit’. Graham then concludes by discussing how he avoids allergens in his daily life.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
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Graham Clark’s website (with Beard Paintings) http://grahamclark.com/
- Stop Podcasting Yourself: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/stop-podcasting-yourself/
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Graham Clark spins his childhood love of Pee-wee Herman silliness into comedy gold and good deeds: https://www.straight.com/arts/graham-clark-spins-his-childhood-love-of-pee-wee-herman-silliness-into-comedy-gold-and-good
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Vancouver's Graham Clark to Perform 24-Hour Stand-Up Set: https://exclaim.ca/comedy/article/vancouvers_graham_clark_to_perform_24-hour_standup_set
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Allergy bullying: It's real, and it's dangerous: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/allergy-bullying-it-s-real-and-it-s-dangerous-1.4627456
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In Allergy Bullying, Food Can Hurt: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/15/well/family/in-allergy-bullying-food-can-hurt.html
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Allergy bullying: When food is a weapon: https://www.cnn.com/2013/01/05/health/bullying-food-allergies/index.html
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The impact of bullying in Canadian children with confirmed food allergy and its influence on wearing medical identification: https://www.proquest.com/openview/f91a3079949fc4cddd745ee5e6733888/1?pq-origsite=gscho
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Child and Parental Reports of Bullying in a Consecutive Sample of Children With Food Allergy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3529950/
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Three teens charged with knowingly exposing allergic classmate to pineapple. She was hospitalized. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/01/26/3-teens-charged-with-knowingly-exposing-allergic-classmate-to-pineapple-she-was-hospitalized/
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Michigan Student Pleads Guilty in Peanut Butter Face-Smearing Case: https://www.allergicliving.com/2017/09/06/michigan-student-pleads-guilty-in-peanut-butter-face-smearing-case/
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Parents boycott ‘Peter Rabbit’ movie over food allergy scene: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/health/peter-rabbit-movie-parents-boycott-bn/index.html
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Judge Sends Panera Peanut-in-Grilled Cheese Allergy Case to Trial: https://www.allergicliving.com/2018/06/16/judge-sends-panera-peanut-in-grilled-cheese-allergy-case-to-trial/
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University Hospitals doctor prescribing peanut M&Ms to reverse deadly peanut allergies: https://www.cleveland19.com/story/38059151/university-hospitals-doctor-prescribing-peanut-mms-to-reverse-deadly-peanut-allergies/

Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Today, Ali and Asif interview award winning screenwriter Ramona Barkert (‘Degrassi’, ‘The Hardy Boys’, ‘Wynona Earp’) about how one gets into screenwriting, the creative process and how “writers rooms” function (0:54). They discuss the term “showrunner” and what the duties of that position entail. Ramona then goes over how one writes a season of television, individual episodes and even individual scenes. Although Ramona is not a member of the Writers Guild of America, she then gives an outsiders view on the recent writers strike in the USA (33:36). They talk about the differences between screenwriting in the US and Canada and what the main issues are in the WGA strike. They then discuss about how some shows are still in production and how projects that continued in production during the last writer’s strike ended up as less than successful (ie ‘Quantum of Solace’). Finally Ramona and the guys discuss the issue of AI in screenwriting.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com
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Show Notes:
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Ramona’ s Degrassi Fan page: https://degrassi.fandom.com/wiki/Ramona_Barckert
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Hollywood’s writers are on strike. Here’s why that matters: https://www.vox.com/culture/23696617/writers-strike-wga-2023-explained-residuals-streaming-ai
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All About the Writers Strike: What Does the WGA Want and Why Are They Fighting So Hard for it? https://www.gq.com/story/writers-strike-2023-wga-explained
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The 2023 Writers Strike Explained: How We Got Here — and What to Expect: https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/writers-strike-2023-explained-1234831299/
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 to Continue Filming Amid Writers Strike, All Scripts Were Finished: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-writers-strike-wga-1235601037/
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‘Stranger Things’ filming halted because of writers’ strike: https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/08/entertainment/stranger-things-filming-stopped/index.html
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Daniel Craig Says Writer’s Strike “F@#$%&” ‘Quantum Of Solace’ & He Rewrote Scenes With Marc Forster: https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/daniel-craig-says-writers-strike-fucked-quantum-of-solace-he-rewrote-scenes-with-marc-forster-114248/
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Justine Bateman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustineBateman/status/1657476895972413440

Friday May 19, 2023
Episode 115: Michael J Fox, ‘Still’ and Parkinson’s Disease
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
On today’s episode the guys discuss superstar actor Michael J Fox and the new documentary on his life, ‘Still’ (0:52). The guys start off with the discussion with the story behind the “J” in Michael's name and his early life in British Colombia. They then discuss when they first encountered him in the NBC sitcom ‘Family Ties’. Asif and Ali then discuss Fox’s breakthrough in ‘Back to the Future’, as well as his other hit films. They then discuss his return to television with ‘Spin City’ and how his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 29 factored into this. They then discuss their thoughts on the new documentary on Fox’s life ‘Still’, directed by Davis Guggenheim.
Then the guys discuss Parkinson’s disease (27:02). Asif talks about what we know about the cause, the primary symptoms and how it is diagnosed. He then discusses the treatment how the the side effects from Parkinson’s disease medications can cause their own problems. Asif then goes over surgery for Parkinson’s, including deep brain stimulation. He then discuss a major scientific breakthrough in Parksonson’s disease via research funded by the Michael J Fox Foundation.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
- Michael J. Fox Looks Back on Hollywood Triumphs, Setbacks and Why ‘Parkinson’s Is the Gift That Keeps on Taking”: https://variety.com/2023/film/features/michael-j-fox-parkinsons-disease-still-documentary-1235607552/
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Making a Michael J. Fox Movie With Michael J. Fox’s Movies: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/movies/michael-j-fox-interview.html
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Billy Vera - At This Moment (HQ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ur063fMhs
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Parkinson Disease: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1831191-overview
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Michael J. Fox, three co-workers at 70s TV show, all got Parkinson's: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/michael-j-fox-three-co-workers-at-70s-tv-show-all-got-parkinson-s-1.339756
- Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Hearing on Parkinson's Research and Treatment September 28, 1999
- The Testimony of Michael J. Fox: https://media.pluto.psy.uconn.edu/parkinsons/foxhearing.html
- The Michael J Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/
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Breaking News: Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Found: https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/breaking-news-parkinsons-disease-biomarker-found?pn_cid=pn-a1b1R00000AlQ16
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A Parkinson’s ‘game changer,’ backed by Michael J. Fox, could lead to new diagnostics and, someday, treatments: https://www.statnews.com/2023/04/12/michael-j-fox-parkinsons-biomarker/
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Assessment of heterogeneity among participants in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative cohort using α-synuclein seed amplification: a cross-sectional study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00109-6/fulltext

Friday May 12, 2023
Episode 114: Jon Mulaney’s ‘Baby J’ / Cocaine Intoxication
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Today, to start off, the guys clarify an error from a few episodes ago regarding Netflix’s pricing tiers (1:24). Then Ali and Asif review Jon Mulaney’s new special ‘Baby J’ (4:20). Before this they briefly review Jon Mulaney’s career as a standup comedian and as a writer for ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘The Snack Lunch Bunch’. SPOILERS for the special start at 10:20. Then, since Mulaney’s special is about his recovery from cocaine addiction, Ali asks Asif about Cocaine toxicity (45:14). Asif first discusses the history of cocaine use and abuse throughout history. He then discusses how cocaine causes its effects on the body as well as the symptoms of cocaine intoxication.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
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John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) | Transcript: https://scrapsfromtheloft.com/comedy/john-mulaney-baby-j-transcript/
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Inside the Making of John Mulaney’s Baby J Netflix Special: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/04/john-mulaney-netflix-special-baby-j
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Cocaine Toxicity: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/813959-overview
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Cocaine on all banknotes tested in study: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30976173.html

Thursday May 04, 2023
Episode 113 Motley Crue / Ankylosing Spondylitis
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Today the guys discuss the legendary metal band Motley Crue as well as ankylosing spondylitis, a disease which Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars suffers from. But before this, Asif tells a little known story about Chris Rock from his childhood, which directly ties in to the whole Chris Rock/Will Smith slap (1:25).
Then they discuss Motley Crue (5:35), Ali’s early fandom and how Asif was “afraid” of metal bands back in the day. After recounting the early days of the band, the guys discuss how the band came up with their name. They then recount their infamous 1982 Canadian Tour and how the band’s controversial image was actually manufactured. They then discuss some of their infamous exploits including Vince Neil being found guilty of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter as well as Nikki Sixx’ drug overdoses. The guys then discuss their mainstream breakthrough with 1989’s ‘Dr. Feelgood’. Ali and Asif then discuss the book and movie about the band, both entitled ‘The Dirt’. They then discuss Mick Mars’ lawsuit against the band, based on his diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (28:42). Ali asks Asif about this disorder, what it is, what causes it and the common symptoms (30:57). Asif then gives the “red flags” regarding when to be worried about inflammatory back pain vs mechanical back pain. Asif discusses how ankylosing spondylitis is diagnosed as well as the prognosis and treatment.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
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Chris Rock | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y28t9r6245Y
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When MÖTLEY CRÜE Bit Eddie Van Halen and Fought David Lee Roth on the 1984 Monsters of Rock Tour – Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, Mick Mars: https://fullinbloom.com/when-motley-crue-bit-eddie-van-halen-and-fought-david-lee-roth-on-the-1984-monsters-of-rock-tour-tommy-lee-nikki-sixx-vince-neil-mick-mars/
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Mötley Crüe co-founder Mick Mars takes band to court: Here’s what we know so far: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-11/mick-mars-motley-crue-lawsuit-explained
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Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars sues band, claiming he was fired for "horrific" disease: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/motley-crue-mick-mars-lawsuit-ankylosing-spondylitis/
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Maestro Fresh Wes - "Let Your Backbone Slide" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsPS0lN-ulY
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470173/
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Review: https://www.emjreviews.com/rheumatology/article/ankylosing-spondylitis-a-review

Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Bonus: Thoughts on ‘The Last of Us’ Finale
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
As a bit of bonus content the guys first offer a correction about ‘Rick and Morty’ from a previous episode. Then, since it has been a month since the finale of ‘The Last of Us’, the guys give a SPOILER FILLED review of the finale and the series as whole. Plus Asif compares the show to the video game and whether the creators succeeded in proving that video games can be art.

Friday Apr 28, 2023
Episode 111: Top 5 U2 songs / Gout
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Today, given the recent release of U2’s 40 song album ‘Songs of Surrender’ and their documentary on Disney plus, the guys discuss the band U2 (1:32) and give their top 5 U2 songs. Ali starts off by talking about the funny coincidence between his book and Bono’s book ‘Surrender’, as well the band ‘Inhaler’. They start off by discussing the early days of the band and their tremendous success over the years. They then discuss the new documentary on Disney Plus ‘Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman’ and whether 40 songs is too much for a new album. They talk about a hilarious incident between former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin and Bono. Then they both list their top 5 U2 songs (17:15).
U2’s drummer has had some health problems as of late… we have no evidence that he has gout, but nevertheless, the guys discuss gout in the second half of the pod (36:34). Asif talks about the definition of gout and how it is caused by the deposition of uric acid in your joints in people who have difficulty eliminating uric acid from your body. He then describes the classic exquisitely painful gout attacks. Asif then goes over the major foods that can trigger gouty attacks. The guys then discuss whether Ali was actually diagnosed with gout or not. Asif then talks about how you treat gout and prevent gouty attacks.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
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Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/bono-and-the-edge-a-sort-of-homecoming-with-dave-letterman
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The Ethics of a Deepfake Anthony Bourdain Voice: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-ethics-of-a-deepfake-anthony-bourdain-voice
- The Music of Strangers: https://www.silkroad.org/tmos
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Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono review – from Boy to Mandela: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/nov/06/surrender-40-songs-one-story-by-bono-review-from-boy-to-mandela
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U2 Revisits Its Past, in the Name of … What, Exactly?https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/arts/music/u2-songs-of-surrender.html
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Bono: 'Paul Martin, I'm calling you!': https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/bono-paul-martin-im-calling-you/article1117867/
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Bloody Sunday: In Derry and in Amritsar: http://www.rebelnews.ie/2020/01/28/bloody-sunday-in-derry-as-in-amritsar/
- Gout and Pseudogout: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/329958-overview

Friday Apr 21, 2023
Episode 110: Chris Farley / Atherosclerosis
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the legendary comedian Chris Farley (1:15). They go over his early life and then highlight some of his famous sketches including ‘Matt Foley’ and the Chippendales sketch with Patrick Swayze. They then transition into talking about his movies including ‘Tommy Boy’ and ‘Beverly Hills Ninja’, as well as the movies he ended up not making, including ‘Shrek’ and ‘The Cable Guy’. They discuss Chris’ love of John Belushi and how both comedians ended up dying from drug overdoses.
Heart disease and atherosclerosis were contributing factors in Chris Farley’s death from a drug overdose and in the second on half, the guys discuss atherosclerosis (35:43). Asif discusses the risk factors as well as the organs that atherosclerosis can affect (mainly heart, brains, intestines, peripheral blood vessels). The guys then take a quick aside to discuss the increased risk of atherosclerosis in South Asians. Then Asif talks about drugs and lifestyle modifications that can decrease your risk of atherosclerosis.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
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Remembering Chris Farley Pt. 1 | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilt44XnPB9A
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Remembering Chris Farley Pt. 2 | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyIcTO63YQ
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Bob Odenkirk says Chris Farley's appearance in Saturday Night Live 'Chippendales Audition' sketch was 'a huge bummer': https://ew.com/tv/bob-odenkirk-chris-farley-snl-chippendales-sketch/
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Robert Smigel Defends Chris Farley Chippendales ‘SNL’ Sketch: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/chris-farley-chippendales-snl-sketch-defended-by-writer-robert-smigel-4175659/
- Not Everyone At Saturday Night Live Looks Back Fondly At Chris Farley's Famous Chippendales Sketch https://www.slashfilm.com/1152288/not-everyone-at-saturday-night-live-looks-back-fondly-at-chris-farleys-famous-chippendales-sketch/https://www.slashfilm.com/1152288/not-everyone-at-saturday-night-live-looks-back-fondly-at-chris-farleys-famous-chippendales-sketch/
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'Beverly Hills Ninja' at 25: The bizarre saga of Christian Bale naming Chris Farley comedy as his favorite movie of all time: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/christian-bale-favorite-movie-beverly-hills-ninja-chris-farley-220010136.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFG6_VYRhzZPrWzB1NCYB_M4rSe_IAcOzG6TlqD4vpuwj2CxMHX6qhpMSowjzmB6f3k4l0jowQiY31hgCKUdqlpAeS4UVOodQqYYmmaTzZMB-U2W2E-T_p_J-HfYLShOGfpeAgWbU02VnS-GQIlPHNY1D5OzHcNg0gCbgNjpkhk_&_guc_consent_skip=1680217906
- Jon Lovitz’ kitten story: https://twitter.com/realjonlovitz/status/1393977028160806915?lang=en
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Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh | Chris Farley Tribute [HD]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp2qkhHU0Mw
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Chris Farley's Death Laid to Drug Overdose: https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/03/us/chris-farley-s-death-laid-to-drug-overdose.html
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Atherosclerosis: https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/atherosclerosis-a-to-z
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Top 10 dietary strategies for atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk reduction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8315554/
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Practical, Evidence-Based Approaches to Nutritional Modifications to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: An American Society For Preventive Cardiology Clinical Practice Statement: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667722000101
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2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001031
- Indian Heart Association: http://indianheartassociation.org/why-indians-why-south-asians/overview/

Friday Apr 14, 2023
Episode 109: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ / Migraine
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Today, Ali and Asif review Chris Rock’s recent live Netflix special ‘Selective Outrage’ (0:53)(SPOILERS for the special follow). The guys actually decide to go through the special in chronological order and highlight the highs and lows of Chris’s set (end SPOILERS at 29:10). Then Ali asks Asif about migraines. Asif talks about how common migraines are and what the main symptoms are. He then discusses why we think migraines occur and what the main triggers are for migraine attacks. The guys then discuss what people can do to help with migraines. Finally Asif goes over when to worry about headaches and when you might need a brain scan.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
- Chris Rock ‘Selective Outrage’: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80167499
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Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023) | Transcript: https://scrapsfromtheloft.com/comedy/chris-rock-selective-outrage-transcript/
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Migraine review for general practice: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8605054/
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Diagnosis and management of migraine in ten steps: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41582-021-00509-5

Friday Apr 07, 2023
Episode 108: ‘Party Down’/ Misophonia
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Today Ali and Asif discuss the cult classic TV show about caterers in Hollywood, ‘Party Down’ (3:57). Before getting into the show, Asif asks Ali about his highs and lows working as a caterer. Asif then tells an anecdote about him volunteering at Norman Jewison’s barbeque at the Toronto International Film Festival (the female Canadian rock star he saw there). Then the guys talk about how the television show ‘Party Down’ came about, its connection with Paul Rudd, its eventual cancellation and its recent return this year. Then, Ali and Asif talk about misophonia (34:23). Asif explains how the condition is literally the hatred of certain sounds ie chewing or slurping and how it is unclear if it is a psychological or mental disorder. He talks about how common it is and how people with misophonia have intense (anger) responses to triggering sounds. He then talks about the theories on why it develops, the treatment and the prognosis.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay
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Show Notes:
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Are We Having Fun Yet?!: The Oral History of ‘Party Down’: https://www.theringer.com/tv/2023/2/22/23607127/party-down-oral-history
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How Party Down Came Back From the Dead: https://www.gq.com/story/how-party-down-season-3-happened
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Misophonia Might Not Be about Hating Sounds After All: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/misophonia-might-not-be-about-hating-sounds-after-all/
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Misophonia: A Systematic Review of Current and Future Trends in This Emerging Clinical Field: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9180704/
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The Motor Basis for Misophonia: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/41/26/5762