Doctor Vs Comedian

By Doctor Vs Comedian

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 (C... more

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July 31, 2025Episode 220: Hulk Hogan / Heart Complications from Steroids
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 heard of Hogan. They then go over his meteoric rise to become the most famous professional wrestler of all time. They then discuss his controversies including videos of Hogan using racist language and the Gawker trial, and the ongoing repercussions of these events.
Hogan had a history of anabolic steroid use and died of cardiac arrest and so in the second half of the episode, Ali asks Asif about the heart complications of anabolic steroid use (34:30). He talks about how these steroids “build up” tissues and muscles and result in masculine-like effects (androgenization). He discusses how common anabolic steroid use is and how it has been linked to heart disease and heart failure in particular. Asif goes over the common symptoms that this type of heart failure would present with. He then goes over the testing that should be done as well as the treatment (mainly stopping steroid use).

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Show Notes:

Can You Mourn Hulk Hogan the Wrestler, But Not the Man? https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hulk-hogan-legacy-remembrance-1235393582/
The Mortal Hulk Hogan: https://www.theringer.com/2025/07/24/wwe/hulk-hogan-obituary-wrestling-legacy
What Hulk Hogan Left Behind: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/opinion/hulk-hogan-gawker.html
Hulk Hogan's son arrested on DUI charge in Florida city where he was involved in a car crash 16 years ago: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hulk-hogans-son-arrested-dui-florida-city-was-involved-car-crash-16-ye-rcna125905
Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press review – Hulk v Gawker in portrait of wealthy arrogance: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jun/22/nobody-speak-trials-of-a-free-press-review-hulk-hogan-gawker-netflix
Anabolic androgenic steroids and cardiomyopathy: an update https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1214374/full#B11
Steroid-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Insights From a Systematic Literature Review and a Case Report https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ccr3.70171
Cardiovascular Toxicity of Illicit Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.116.026945

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July 24, 2025Episode 219: Superman Quiz / “Superhuman” Genes
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 asks Asif about genes that can give people “superhuman” powers (22:56). Asif talks about tetrachromacy, where people have an extra type of cone cell in their retina. He then goes over LRP5 mutations which in theory can give unbreakable bones (but which can also cause some other unwanted side effects). Asif follows this up by discussing how the same genetic mutation which causes red hair may also give people increased pain tolerance. Finally Asif discusses how a certain genetic mutation (DEC2) can result in people needing less sleep.

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:
James Gunn: Some people will take offence at my new Superman: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/james-gunn-interview-superman-film-2025-david-corenswet-dhb3bw3rp
Useful Trivia - Superman Trivia: https://www.usefultrivia.com/comic_book_trivia/superman_trivia_index.html
8 Super Cool Genetic Mutations Found In Humans: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/8-super-cool-genetic-mutations-found-in-humans.htm
Tetrachromacy: the mysterious case of extra-ordinary color vision: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://vision.psychol.cam.ac.uk/jdmollon/papers/JordanMollon2019Tetrachromacy.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwilzdql_8GOAxXMAHkGHdVjJFAQFnoECEoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0vrVwcBzi75OjUKPhzqRgV
The Women with Superhuman vision: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140905-the-women-with-super-human-vision:
LRP5 high bone mass (Worth-type autosomal dominant endosteal hyperostosis): case report and historical review of the literature: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10474981/
Do redheads really need more anesthesia? https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/do-redheads-really-need-more-anesthesia/
Scientists Discover How Gene Mutation Reduces the Need for Sleep: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2018/03/410051/scientists-discover-how-gene-mutation-reduces-need-sleep
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July 18, 2025Episode 218: Andrew Schulz / Male Infertility
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 interview he did with the New York Times (and argue quite a bit about it). They then give their thoughts on Andrew's most recent special “Life”.
Male infertility is a major topic in “Life” so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this topic (35:25). Asif goes over what infertility is and how often it is due to male factors. He then goes of the long list of potential causes and how it is investigated. Finally, Ali asks Asif about treatment for male infertility.
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 [email protected]
Follow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram: doctorvcomedian
Show Notes:

Andrew Schulz Wants to Talk About It All: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a64220942/andrew-schulz-life-interview/
Andrew Schulz, ‘Podcast Bro,’ Might Be America’s Foremost Political Journalist: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/magazine/andrew-schulz-interview.html
Andrew Schulz Was Quick to See Hypocrisy in This Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnsN7GiCOYE
Andrew Schulz on Interviewing Trump, Embracing Netflix and Finding Comedy in His Fertility Struggles: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/andrew-schulz-interview-trump-netflix-finding-comedy-fertility-struggles-1236154948/
Male Infertility: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/436829-overview
Male Infertility:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562258/

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July 11, 2025Episode 217: Screen Acting / New Brunswick “Mystery” Illness
Ali recently taught a class on “acting for the screen” at Queen’s University, so in our first half Asif asks him about this (1:24). They discuss how he was approached to teach this class as well as his IMDB resume. Asif asks about how Ali structured the class, ‘scene study’, filming auditions and the main take-home “tips” for screen acting.
Then, they discuss the mysterious New Brunswick neurological illness which has been in the news as of late (39:28). Asif talks about how the cases were initially described by a single neurologist in New Brunswick and the subsequent investigation into the cases. He then goes over a recent research article which essentially found that there was no mystery – the patients examined actually all had known neurologic diseases. They discuss how the initial doctor and many of his patients are still convinced they have an undiagnosed neurologic illness; Asif then discusses why this might be as well as cognitive biases in medicine.

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 [email protected]
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Show Notes:

Mysterious Brain Syndrome Stumps Canadian Doctors: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/04/world/canada/canada-brain-disease-mystery.html
Clinical and Neuropathological Evaluations of the New Brunswick Neurological Syndrome of Unknown Cause: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2833783
Investigation of cases of undiagnosed neurological illness: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/health/neuro-cluster/investigation.html
Cognitive errors in medicine: The common errors: https://first10em.com/cognitive-errors/

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July 04, 2025Episode 216: In-Flight Entertainment / In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Because Ali and Asif have been travelling a lot in the past few months, the guys chat about their favourite in-flight entertainment (5:17). They start off by talking about their typical “rituals” when flying. Then the guys discuss their go-to “comfort watches” when flying. They review movies and shows they have watched recently when flying. Finally, the guys each list their favourite movies related to air travel.
Then, Ali asks Asif about in-flight medical emergencies (31:41). Asif describes how commonly these emergencies occur and what the most common types of emergencies are. He talks about what medical equipment is available on a plane and then discusses whether medical personnel have an ethical obligation to volunteer to help. Finally Asif tells a few stories about his physician friends who volunteered to aid in in-flight emergencies.

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 [email protected]
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Show Notes:
Outcomes of Medical Emergencies on Commercial Airline Flights: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1212052
In-flight Medical Emergencies: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/0501/p547.html
In-flight Medical Emergencies: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3789915/
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July 02, 2025Episode 215: Family medicine, private clinics…and Saturday morning cartoons? (w/ Dr. Danyaal Raza)
Today, Ali and Asif are joined by family physician and the inaugural Primary Care and Health Policy Scholar at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Dr. Danyaal Raza. The guys start off by asking Dr. Raza about how healthcare is structured. Then, they ask him about a recent article he wrote in the ‘Toronto Star’ regarding the privatization of family medicine clinics, data brokering and how these developments can be compared to Saturday morning cartoons we watched as children. After a brief aside about Transformers and other cartoons of our youth, they discuss the family medicine crisis in Canada and how privatization may not be the solution individuals have made it out to be. They also discuss potential solutions such as team based care, nurse practitioners, international medical graduates and virtual care.

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:
https://www.danyaalraza.com/
Private Health Care Reconds Increasingly For Care in Canada: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/your-private-health-care-records-may-be-sold-as-privatization-increases-in-ontario/article_f40f8616-87de-4a0b-b592-638c6f688677.html
Our Care: https://www.ourcare.ca/
Canadian Doctors for Medicare: https://www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/

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June 27, 2025Episode 215: Family medicine, private clinics…and Saturday morning cartoons? (w/ Dr. Danyaal Raza)
Today, Ali and Asif are joined by family physician and the inaugural Primary Care and Health Policy Scholar at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Dr. Danyaal Raza. The guys start off by asking Dr. Raza about how healthcare is structured. Then, they ask him about a recent article he wrote in the ‘Toronto Star’ regarding the privatization of family medicine clinics, data brokering and how these developments can be compared to Saturday morning cartoons we watched as children. After a brief aside about Transformers and other cartoons of our youth, they discuss the family medicine crisis in Canada and how privatization may not be the solution individuals have made it out to be. They also discuss potential solutions such as team based care, nurse practitioners, international medical graduates and virtual care.

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 [email protected]

Follow us on Social media:
Twitter: @doctorvcomedian
Instagram: doctorvcomedian

Show Notes:
https://www.danyaalraza.com/
Private Health Care Reconds Increasingly For Care in Canada: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/your-private-health-care-records-may-be-sold-as-privatization-increases-in-ontario/article_f40f8616-87de-4a0b-b592-638c6f688677.html
Our Care: https://www.ourcare.ca/
Canadian Doctors for Medicare: https://www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/
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June 20, 2025Episode 214: ‘You’re My Hero’ / Hypoxic Birth Injury
Today, Asif asks Ali about Ali co-starring in the CBC Gem TV show ‘You’re My Hero’ (2:21). Ali talks about how he was offered the role and co-starring with professional wrestler Chris Jericho. They talk about creator Sean Towgood, “disabled” vs “differently abled” and the (lack) of representation of people with disabilities on television. Asif then gives his thoughts on the show and the cast (Spoiler: he liked it!).

In ‘You’re My Hero’, the main character has cerebral palsy due to lack of oxygen to the brain at birth, so in the second half of the episode, Ali asks Asif about this (27:00). Asif explains the different terminology used – including the medical term “hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy”. He then goes over how common it is and the underlying causes. Ali then asks Asif about how it is diagnosed, the different ranges of severity and the tests that can be done to diagnose it. Finally, Asif talks about cooling therapy which has revolutionized the treatment of these infants.

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:
https://youremyhero.ca/meet-the-cast
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/you-re-my-hero-sean-towgood-1.7498876
Talk is Jericho: Heroes, Heels and Wheels - The Unique Comedy of You’re My Hero: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VlR3POIYV0wd0YVxdNtDx
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/973501-overview
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June 13, 2025 Episode 213: Interview with Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Jason Giles
Today, on a special episode, Asif and Ali interview addiction expert Dr. Jason Giles. For over two decades, Dr. Giles has helped more than 10,000 patients overcome substance use disorders. Dr. Giles combines clinical expertise with personal experience, having navigated his own journey to recovery 25 years ago. Dr. Giles is the founder and Medical Director of Addiction Doctors, a leading telemedicine practice specializing in comprehensive addiction care.

Dr. Giles discusses his personal story with addiction and how this led him from anesthesiology to addiction medicine. Asif and Ali then ask Dr. Giles about whether certain jobs or personality types are predisposed to addiction, and then ask about some “hot button issues” including forced addiction treatment,decriminalization of illegal drugs, and if you should pay people to stay sober. They also discuss whether people need to “want” to stop using. They then ask Dr. Giles about inpatient versus outpatient treatment and the role of telemedicine and Ali asks about the role of organizations such as AA and NA.

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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June 06, 2025Episode 212: Billy Joel / Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Today, Asif and Ali discuss the career of the legendary singer Billy Joel (1:08). They start off by discussing his accolades, how Joel is compared to his contemporaries and his early years. They then discuss some of his seminal songs that Ali and Asif experienced growing up, including ‘Vienna’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘My Life’, ‘Uptown Girl’, and ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’. Then the guys each list their favourite Billy Joel songs.

Joel recently cancelled several tour dates due to normal pressure hydrocephalus, so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this disorder (31:06). Asif describes what it is and how it differs from hydrocephalus in children. He describes the symptoms, the causes and how common it is. Then, Asif reviews how it is diagnosed and treated.

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 [email protected]

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Show Notes:
Billy Joel's Life in Photos: https://people.com/billy-joel-life-in-photos-8754102
The Stranger: https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/15/magazine/the-stranger.html
Billy Joel: Still a Stranger: https://www.avclub.com/billy-joel-still-a-stranger-1798214483
Even Billy Joel Mocked ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire.’ I Loved It: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/arts/music/billy-joel-we-didnt-start-the-fire.html
The 33 Things Wrong With Fall Out Boy’s Updated “We Didn’t Start the Fire”: https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/we-didnt-start-the-fire-fall-out-boy-lyrics.html
What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the brain disorder affecting Billy Joel? https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-1.7542276
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1150924-overview#a3
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