For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. 

 

Today on a special episode, we will be hearing a preview of Ali’s new book ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven’, published by Simon and Shuster, coming out Sept 27. Before Ali gets started Asif discusses summer entertainment he has consumed including ‘Prey’, ‘Archer’, ‘She-Hulk’, ‘Harley Quinn’, ‘Rings of Power’ and ‘House of the Dragon’.   Ali then treats us to a funny and poignant chapter focussing on his father’s life and death. During the excerpt, they guys take a brief digression  to discuss pulmonary fibrosis, a disease which Ali’s father suffered from. Asif talks about what it is, how it is diagnosed and the risk factors for developing it. He then discusses the prognosis and the limited treatments for the condition. 

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Show Notes:

• Is There Bacon in Heaven: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Is-There-Bacon-in-Heaven/Ali-Hassan/9781982149178
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/301226-overview

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. 

 

In this very special episode, Ali and Asif interview ophthalmologist, comedian and social media sensation Will Flannary aka Dr. Glaucomflecken. In their hilarious and wide ranging chat they discuss:

 

• His comedic influences
• How he got started doing stand up and how he transitioned to social media
• His philosophy of comedy, ‘punching up’ and why one should be cognizant of power dynamics when doing medical comedy
• Doctor stereotypes
• The benefits of letting patients see your comedic side
• The charity ‘First Descents’ and the impact it has made in his life

 

PLUS Ali asks random eye questions to Dr. Glaucomflecken!!!

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives.

 

In today’s episode, after a bit of listener mail about Ali’s love of Shonda Rimes (1:00), the guys discuss the issue of actors faking accents on movies and TV shows (2:09). Ali discusses Rizwan Manji from Schitt’s Creek and Aziz Ansari. Ali even discusses how he originally auditioned for the role of Ray Bhutani on Schitt’s Creek and his own experience with using an accent in roles. We also discuss the case of Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on Kim’s Convenience. They then discuss “The Problem with Apu”, the documentary by Hari Kondabolu, and Hank Anzaria. They discuss the historical example of Peter Sellers and “The Party”. Ali then talks about Hank Azaria’s recent appearance on “Armchair Expert” with Dax Shepard and Hank’s apology to South Asians. Then, Asif talks about so-called ‘miracle cures’ in medicine and his contempt of practitioners who peddle them (21:19).  Ali then counters with the question of whether patients seek miracle cures because of a distrust of doctors and the medical system. They then discuss how distrust of the medical system can affect health outcomes and touch on the issue of race and its relation to medical distrust (and discuss Michael Che from Saturday Night Live). Asif then discusses what the medical community can do to improve trust.

 

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Show Notes

• Schitt's Creek Actor Rizwan Manji Doesn't Regret Giving His Character an Accent :https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/12/schitts-creek-ray-rizwan-manji-south-asian-accent

• Hank Azaria feels he should apologize for Apu 'to every single Indian person in this country': https://www.kezi.com/content/national/574196012.html?ref=012:
• Armchair Expert Podcast with Hank Azaria: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/hank-azaria
• The Problem with Apu:https://gem.cbc.ca/media/documentary-specials/episode-39/38e815a-010f377caad
• Do You Trust the Medical Profession? By Dhruv Khullar

: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/upshot/do-you-trust-the-medical-profession.html

• Measuring Patients’ Trust In Physicians When Assessing Quality Of Care: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.23.4.124
• Linking primary care performance to outcomes of care: https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?v=2.1&it=r&sw=w&id=GALE%7CA21215648&prodId=AONE&authCount=1&u=nysl_me_weillmdc&selfRedirect=true
• Understanding and Ameliorating Medical Mistrust Among Black Americans

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletter-article/2021/jan/medical-mistrust-among-black-americans

• Bad Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Racism: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/13/upshot/bad-medicine-the-harm-that-comes-from-racism.html Austin Frakt
• Harriet A. Washington: Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans From Colonial Times to the Present: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/185986/medical-apartheid-by-harriet-a-washington/

Today, Ali and Asif discuss comedian Ricky Gervais. They discuss his early life, including his stint in a New Wave Band in the early 1980’s. They then discuss the groundbreaking success of ‘The Office’ and some of his subsequent shows including ‘Extras’ and ‘After Life’. They pivot to then discussing his stand up comedy, including his hosting of the Golden Globes (and comparing him to recent host Joy Koy). After a digression about Gervais’ podcast, they guys talk about his Netflix comedy specials, including the controversy surrounding his most recent special “Armageddon’. 

 

Gervais’ show ‘After Life’ was about a man battling depression, so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this disorder. Asif talks about how common it is, and what we think causes it. He then goes over the symptoms of depression and how “Major Depressive Disorder” is diagnosed. He goes over the relationship of depression and suicide and the prognosis of depression. Asif then goes over the treatment of depression (not with dogs), with both medication and therapy. He then briefly touches on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression. 

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Show Notes:

• Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart HD Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDvYpOnN9Qk

• Seona Dancing - More To Lose (Razzmatazz, 07/06/83): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABjYSxyUD98

• Ricky Gervais - Golden Years (David Bowie homage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uQ019iAcQM&t=350s

• Ricky Gervais – Golden Globes 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJOb9xHggS4

• Willow: Behind The Magic Trailer | Disney+: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_l4qI0nXz8

• Depression: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759-overview#a4

Today,in the first half of the episode, Ali and Asif review their favourite entertainment from 2023 (1:21). They discuss the best movies, Tv shows, movies and books from the year. Listen to hear what they thought about ‘Maestro’, ‘The Iron Claw’, ‘About My Father’, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’,‘Blackberry’,  ‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’, ‘Shrinking’, ‘Beef’, ‘The Curse’ and ‘The Last of Us’. They also discuss comedy albums by Chris Rock and Mike Birbglia and music from boygenius and the Gaslight Anthem. Finally they discuss books such as ‘Sunshine Nails’ and podcasts such as ‘R U Springing Springsteen on my Bean’. 

 

Then, they preview what entertainment they are looking forward to in 2024 (44:13) including numerous sequels to ‘Inside Out’, ‘Beetlejuice’, ‘Joker’’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘Deadpool’, and ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, as well as original movies such as ‘Mickey 17’ and ‘Megalopolis’. They also discuss upcoming TV shows such as ‘Penguin’, ‘X-Men ‘97’, ‘Kite Man’, Mr and Mrs. Smith and “The 3 Body Problem’. 

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Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late Norman Lear (0:54) They discuss his early life (and how he based some of his characters on his parents), his military service and how he later began writing for television shows. They discuss his big breakthrough with ‘All in the Family’ and the various shows that sprung from it, including ‘Maude’, ‘Good times’, ‘The Jeffersons’, ‘One Day at a Time’ and many others. The guys then discuss Lear’s legacy and whether shows like ‘All in the Family’ could be made now. 

 

Normal Lear’s official cause of death was due to “natural causes”. In the second half of the episode (23:41), the guys discuss exactly what this term means. Asif starts out by discussing how this is often used by coroners and pathologists, and distinguishes it from ‘non-natural causes’. Asif goes over the common causes of death in various parts of the world. 

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Show Notes:

• Norman Lear, who made funny sitcoms about serious topics, dies at 101: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/06/334890639/norman-lear-who-made-funny-sitcoms-about-serious-topics-dies-at-101

• Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/arts/television/norman-lear-dead.html

• What Does It Mean To Die Of Natural Causes? https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-does-it-mean-to-die-of-natural-causes/

• What does it mean to die of ‘natural causes’? https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/22/health/death-natural-causes-meaning/index.html

• What Dying by Natural Causes Means: https://www.health.com/mind-body/dying-of-natural-causes-meaning

• The top 10 causes of death: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death

To start off the new year, the guys discuss some listener feedback on their best albums of 1993. Then, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late Andre Braugher from Brooklyn 99 and Homicide: Life on the Street (2:48). They discuss his early life, his schooling and his breakthrough in movies and tv shows, including Homicide: Life on the Street. They then discuss his breakthrough role as Captain Holt on ‘Brooklyn 99’. 

 

Then since Braugher passed away after a short battle with lung cancer, in the second half off the episode, the guys discuss this deadly disease (21:08). Asif talks about how common it is and the major causes, including smoking. They then discuss the common symptoms as well as how it is diagnosed and treated. Finally, Asif talks about screening for lung cancer and how quitting smoking as soon as possible can reduce your risk. 

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.

 

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Show Notes:

 

• The Roles That Defined Andre Braugher’s Career: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/arts/television/andre-braugher-acting-ray-holt.html

• Andre Braugher Reexamines His Cop Roles and Urges ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ to Rise to the Moment: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/andre-braugher-brooklyn-nine-nine-1234770581/

• Andre Braugher in House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCsTQjN5vGU
• Andre Braugher in Glory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjpixpklNYs
• Andre Braugher in Brooklyn 99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8fl7KrUC4

• Lung cancer crash course: https://www.cfp.ca/content/69/4/266

• Lung Cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482357/

• Screening for lung cancer: https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/lung/screening

• Lung cancer screening in Canada: 2021/2022: https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/lung-cancer-screening-in-canada-2021-2022/programs/

• Cancer Care Settings and Smoking Cessation: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/patient-care/care-settings/cancer/index.htm

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 discuss the genesis of the series, how David Beckham himself wanted to do it, and how actor Fisher Stevens came on board as a director. They talk about the structure of the series, Fisher Stevens’ directorial style and the fact that Beckham did not have final cut on the show. Ali and Asif then go over who comes off well and who does not in the doc. Finally they give their overall thoughts on the show and David Beckham himself.

 

Then, since David’s wife, Victoria, suffers from PCOS aka Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, the guys then discuss this disorder (30:18). Asif goes over the common symptoms and how it represents hormonal dysregulation in the body, leading to menstrual problems, infertility and a masculine physical appearance. Asif then talks about how it is diagnosed and what tests your doctor can order. He then goes over the treatment,including the scary sounding “ laparoscopic ovarian drilling”. 

 

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Show Notes:

• Beckham director Fisher Stevens on leaving out the Qatar controversy and being scared of Roy Keane:  https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/beckham-netflix-director-interview-2023

• Fisher Stevens is the Sports-Documentary Savior We've Been Waiting For: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a45343125/fisher-stevens-netflix-david-beckham-docuseries-interview/

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0715/p106.html

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/256806-treatment#d17

• Celebrities Who've Opened Up About Living with PCOS: https://people.com/celebrities-with-pcos-7971754

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. Asif starts off with discussing the history of gum disease and how it was noted even in ancient man. He talks about how common it is and what the common symptoms are. Asif talks about how gum disease can be linked to inflammation and the evidence that it may be linked to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and erectile dysfunction. 

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.

 

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Show Notes:

• Ali’s top 1993 albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh7rgup-OZBdSQnZJmepco9w0TSw1txQk&si=LK7YjKgGDVnzlyzBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6P0SitRwy8&list=PLh7rgup-OZBdSQnZJmepco9w0TSw1txQk
• Asif’s top 1993 albums:   https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh7rgup-OZBd0lzGC8CAX-BhfxOtdXB5J&si=08K_HRAZlIdUwVwN

• Bausch's OraPharma business takes to the plate with Alex Rodriguez as it looks to hit a home run against gum disease: https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/bauschs-orapharma-biz-takes-plate-alex-rodriguez-they-look-hit-home-run-against-gum

• The unexpected dangers of gum disease: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324485

• Gum disease and heart disease: The common thread: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/gum-disease-and-heart-disease-the-common-thread

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 Rife “blew up” on TikTok and other social media and now has become one of the biggest comedians on earth. Ali then describes how Matt Rife focuses on crowd work and the pros and cons of this approach. They also speak about how Matt’s physical appearance (read: he’s hot) plays into his comedy and fandom. They then discuss their thoughts on a few of his more recent comedy specials. 

 

In Matt Rife’s special ‘Only Fans’, he discusses having a surgery on his breasts. In the second half of the episode, Asif discusses a possible diagnosis that would require this type of surgery – gynecomastia (25:18). Asif discusses what this is (breast development in men) and how it can be seen normally in babies, teens and the elderly. He then goes over other causes of gynecomastia, including medications, cancer and other hormonal imbalances.Asif talks about how Dwayne Johnson is rumored to have had surgery for gynecomastia and how the disorder has been linked to bodybuilding. Asif goes over how it is diagnosed as well as how it can be treated with medications or surgery. 

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Show notes:

• In conversation with Matt Rife: https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-matt-rife/

• Making Them Laugh, and Swoon: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/08/style/matt-rife-tiktok-comedian.html

• What's going on with Matt Rife?: https://www.avclub.com/matt-rife-natural-selection-domestic-violence-joke-1851040126

• Matt Rife’s Cringey Attempt To Hit On Zendaya Makes Rounds Online In Resurfaced Video: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matt-rife-critics-resurface-video-attempt-to-hit-on-zendaya_n_6564b6e5e4b0f35896f6cd77

• Gynecomastia: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/120858-overview?form=fpf

• Gynecomastia: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0401/p716.html

• Gyno and Bodybuilding: How to Handle Excessive Breast Tissue https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/gyno-bodybuilding#causes