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Doctor Vs Comedian

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  • 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.
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  • Episode 162: Comedy vs Woke Culture / Anxiety

    Episode 162: Comedy vs Woke Culture / Anxiety
    May 31 2024

    Today, based on recent comments from Jerry Seinfeld, Asif asks Ali the much discussed question “is woke/PC culture ruining comedy” (1:11). They discuss Seinfeld’s comments and Ali’s examples from his comedy as well as others. They also talk about Bill Burr’s recent comments on Bill Maher’s podcast about how cancel culture is “not a thing”.

    Then Ali asks Asif about anxiety (25:50). Asif starts off by describing the different types of anxiety as well as how to differentiate clinical anxiety from ‘normal worries’. Asif then goes into a deep dive on a specific type of anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He talks about the risk factors for this and presumed causes of GAD. Asif then goes over how common it is as well as the diagnosis. Finally Ali asks Asif about the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.

    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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    Twitter: @doctorvcomedian

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    Show Notes:

    • Jerry Seinfeld on Making a Life in Comedy (and Also, Pop-Tarts): https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/jerry-seinfeld-on-making-a-life-in-comedy-and-also-pop-tarts?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20240503&utm_term=9438194&utm_campaign=code-switch&utm_id=36642801&orgid=305&utm_att1=nprnews and https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/tnyradiohour/articles/jerry-seinfeld-on-making-a-life-in-comedy-and-also-pop-tarts?tab=transcript
    • Jerry Seinfeld and the fraught history of comedians and 'political correctness': https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2024/05/04/1249034786/jerry-seinfeld-comedy-politics
    • No one cares anymore about cancel culture, but it is a heckuva marketing tool for some comics: https://www.salon.com/2024/05/16/comedians-cancel-culture/
    • Bill Burr | Club Random with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1V2nsKUeX8
    • Principles of anxiety management for primary care physicians: https://canadianprimarycaretoday.com/article/view/1-2-mcintosh/pdf_en
    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441870/
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    54 mins
  • Episode 161: The Roast of Tom Brady / Alex Guererro and Alkaline Diets

    Episode 161: The Roast of Tom Brady / Alex Guererro and Alkaline Diets
    May 24 2024
    Today Ali and Asif discuss the recent hit Netflix special ‘The Roast of Tom Brady’ (2:31). Asif starts off by asking Ali if Tom Brady was a good candidate for a roast. They then chat about the hosting duties of Kevin Hart and some of the controversy related to one of the jokes from ‘Roastmaster General’ Jeff Ross. The guys discuss the various roasters; they go over the athletes who spoke and how some of their jokes were good and how many fell flat. They praise the many of the comedians involved, especially Nikki Glaser. They discuss her breakout performance and how some of her material was written by former DvsC guest Dan St. Germain. They go over the Kim Kardashian section and how the “boos” for her were edited out on subsequent airings. They also discuss the good and bad surprise guests from the roasts including Will Ferrell as Tom Burgundy and Ben Affleck and Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft. They then go over the future of roasts on Netflix Tom Brady has been linked to Alex Guerrero who advocates an alkaline diet. In our second half we will discuss Guerrero, his health care business with Brady and whether there is any evidence behind his claims (31:54). Asif starts off by discussing Guererro’s background and then reviews the scientific evidence for the alkaline diet. They then go over how Guerrero was sanctioned twice by the US Federal Trade Commission for making false claims. Ali then asks Asif about Brady and Guerreros’ health business TB12. 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 Follow us on Social media: Twitter: @doctorvcomedian Instagram: doctorvcomedian Show Notes: What if Tom Brady played for the Expos?: New ad reimagines career of NFL icon: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/tom-brady-montreal-expos-ad-1.7057244 Tom Brady Roast Drew 13.8M Views on Netflix During Week of May 6: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10121059-tom-brady-roast-drew-138m-views-on-netflix-during-week-of-may-6?ref=upstract.com Nikki Glaser Reveals How The Tom Brady Roast Has Already Changed Her Career: https://brobible.com/culture/article/nikki-glaser-tom-brady-roast-changed-career/ Nikki Glaser Would Be Disappointed in Herself Too, If She Weren’t So Damn Funny: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/nikki-glaser-would-be-disappointed-in-herself-too-if-she-werent-so-damn-funny Tom Brady Roast Producer on Getting Bill Belichick, Kim Kardashian vs. Drunk Hecklers and ‘Unprecedented' Live Arena Setting: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/tv/news/tom-brady-roast-producer-on-getting-bill-belichick-kim-kardashian-vs-drunk-hecklers-and-unprecedented-live-arena-setting/ar-BB1m3ONz Tom Brady’s Personal Guru Is a Glorified Snake-Oil Salesman: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2015/10/09/tom-brady-alex-guerrero-neurosafe/ The 10-day health challenge: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/health-vitality/the-10-day-pure-energy-challenge/ The Alkaline Diet: An Evidence-Based Review: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/the-alkaline-diet-myth#osteoporosis Debunking The Alkaline Diet: Why The Celebrity-Endorsed Plan Doesn’t Work: https://chatelaine.com/health/debunking-the-alkaline-diet/ The Fitness Secrets of Alex Guerrero, Tom Brady's Personal Trainer: Tom Brady Is Drowning In His Own Pseudoscience: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/tom-brady-is-drowning-in-his-own-junk-science-advice/
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    57 mins
  • Episode 160: David Chang / Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    Episode 160: David Chang / Body Dysmorphic Disorder
    May 17 2024

    Today, Asif and Ali discuss celebrity chef David Chang (1:23). They discuss his early life and the fact that he was a child prodigy golfer. They chat about his university life and his early jobs he had prior to beginning culinary studies. They talk about his restaurant succeed and his TV and podcasting ventures. The guys then discuss the closure of many of David Chang’s restaurants and the recent controversy regarding his ‘chili crunch’ condiment… and they also discuss the issue of cultural appropriation of food.

    Then they discuss body dysmorphic disorder (33:28). Asif describes what it is, how common it is and how it is often underdiagnosed. He discusses how it is treated and then the guys discuss a news story about how a Quebec man cut off two healthy fingers as part of a slightly different condition, body identity dysphoria.

    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

    Follow us on Social media:

    Twitter: @doctorvcomedian

    Instagram: doctorvcomedian

    Show Notes:

    • Don’t Tell David Chang He’s a Korean Chef: https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-276B-297
    • David Chang’s Latest Momofuku Closure Marks the End of an Era: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/david-chang-momofuku-ko-closing-explained
    • The Real End of David Chang’s Momofuku Ko Happened Years Ago: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/28/dining/momofuku-ko-closing.html
    • After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce 'chili crunch' trademark: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/chili-crunch-momofuku-trademark-1.7171381
    • Portland Burrito Spot Shutters Amid Claims of Cultural Appropriation: https://pdx.eater.com/2017/5/22/15677760/portland-kooks-burrito-cultural-appropriation
    • Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Clinical Overview and Relationship to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: https://focus.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.focus.20210012
    • Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Reflections on the last 25 years: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1359104520984818
    • Understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6343413/
    • Quebec man has two healthy fingers amputated to relieve 'body integrity dysphoria': https://nationalpost.com/news/quebec-amputation-body-integrity-dysphoria
    • The Girl Who Wants to Get Rid of Her Left Leg—Body Identity Dysphoria: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10340271/
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