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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 early life and they provide some interesting trivia tidbits they found while doing their research, including Martin Short’s 9 categories for self evaluation. They then discuss the article from Slate magazine ‘Why We Keep Putting Up With Martin Short’ and the celebrities who came to his defense after the article. Ali and Asf then discuss their favourite Martin short characters and performances. Ali then discusses how Martin Short, Steve Martin and Tom Hanks have ‘colonoscopy parties’ to prepare for their procedures (27:50). The guys then segue into discussing colonoscopies. Asif talks about the indications for colonoscopies and what happens during the procedure. Asif discusses his experience with colonoscopies and the prep required. The guys discuss what can be found on colonoscopy and what the risks are for the procedure. Finally the guys discuss why the screening suggestions for colon cancer are different in the US vs Canada. 

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Show notes:

• Martin Short’s Nine Categories for Self Evaluation: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2018/10/martin-shorts-nine-categories-for-self-evaluation/
• Martin Short Presents Canada: https://www.coinworld.com/news/world-coins/martin-short-presents-canada.html
• Kathie Lee Gifford Asks Martin Short About Wife, Unaware She's Dead: https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/05/kathie-lee-gifford-asks-martin-short-about-wife-unaware-shes-dead
• Why We Keep Putting Up With Martin Short: https://slate.com/culture/2023/09/martin-short-only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-snl.html
• Ben Stiller, Mark Hamill, and more celebs defend Martin Short after op-ed calls him 'desperately unfunny': https://ew.com/celebrity/celebrities-defend-martin-short-after-op-ed-calls-him-desperately-unfunny/
• Martin Short Defended by Fans and Celebrities After Critic Calls Him ‘Desperately Unfunny': https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/alex-ocho/martin-short-defended-by-fans-and-celebrities-from-critic
• Tom Nichols: I said I couldn't stand Indian food. Then a Twitter friend took me to dinner: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/06/12/indian-food-fundraiser-tom-nichols-lamb-spicy/7659768002/?gnt-cfr=1
• Steve Martin and Martin Short Have Colonoscopy Parties with Tom Hanks: 'It's Great Fun': https://people.com/health/steve-martin-martin-short-colonoscopy-parties-tom-hanks/
• Colonoscopy: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1819350-overview?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7JOpBhCfARIsAL3bobc1ODdGgB4e4n6QUzEAOs89p6ATA-jtUK9wWSI8UwJ6n0_UENGGD5MaArW8EALw_wcB&form=fpf
• Commentary by CRC Screening Experts: Dr. Dennis Ahnen & Dr. Aasma Shaukat: https://gi.org/2016/02/25/canadian-task-force-recommends-against-colonoscopy/
•  FIT testing: a reality check for family physicians: http://www.oags.org/2019FITarticle_omr-2019-08-31-section.pdf

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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 the show, including former wrestler Al Snow, talk radio celebrity Matt Jones and breakout star . They discuss their thoughts on the show and how the show is really about showmanship, devotion to craft and putting everything on the line for a dream. 

Then, since a character in ‘Wrestlers’ has what appears to be a seizure in one episode (mild spoiler), the guys then discuss seizures and pseudoseizures (24:40). Asif reviews the definition of seizures and epilepsy. He then goes over first aid for seizures and the dangers of brain injury with prolonged seizures (status epilepticus). In the show, the seizure appears to be precipitated by a stressful event. Asif explains that stress in and of itself does not really cause seizures, but it can be related to pseudoseizures aka non-epileptic events. These are a psychogenic type of disorder, also called conversion disorder or functional neurologic disorder. Asif talks about how these are often related to underlying stress or anxiety and how they can be related to a past history of psychological trauma. He describes how their appearance can be different from actual seizures and he also explains how a test (EEG) can help to differentiate these. Asif then goes over the treatment for this disorder. 

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Show notes:

• Is Pro Wrestling Any Less 'Real' Than the Mayweather/McGregor Fight? Al Snow Doesn't Think So: https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a45156115/wrestlers-netflix-al-snow-interview/
• ‘Wrestlers’ Is Greg Whiteley’s Latest Underdog Tale: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/arts/television/wrestlers-netflix-greg-whiteley.html
• The Hilarious Story of An Al Snow Toy Was Deemed "One of the Most Dangerous Toys in America": https://www.thesportster.com/wwe-hilarious-story-of-al-snow-toy-deemed-most-dangerous-toys-in-america/
• Heritage Minutes: Wilder Penfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUOG2g4hj8s
• A definition and classification of status epilepticus--Report of the ILAE Task Force on Classification of Status Epilepticus: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26336950/
• Functional/dissociative seizures: Review of its relationship with trauma, dissociation and the neurobiological underpinnings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772598722000526
• Childhood trauma and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: A review of findings with speculations on the underlying mechanisms: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1525505015005223
• Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441871/
• KY Medical Review Board Program: https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/MRB.aspx

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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: Schitt’s Creek, Ted Lasso and Brooklyn 99). 

Then the guys discuss the recent new article about a woman in Australia who had a parasitic worm removed from her brain (41:46). Asif discusses this rare diagnosis and how scientists eventually figured out it actually was a worm that typically infects pythons. Asif then discusses a much more common infection – neurocysticercosis which is a tapeworm infection of the brain. Asif discusses how common it is and how people can contract it (often by eating infected undercooked pork). Asif talks about the presenting symptoms and how it is one of the most common causes of epilepsy around the globe. He then goes over the treatment of the disease. 

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Show notes:

• The 50 best TV comedies since 2000: https://www.avclub.com/best-tv-comedy-shows-since-2000-1850752856
• ‘Still alive and wriggling:’ Doctors remove 3-inch parasitic worm from woman’s brain in world first: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/29/australia/australia-parasitic-worm-brain-scn-intl-hnk/index.html
• Cysticercosis FAQs: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cysticercosis/gen_info/faqs.html
• Neurocysticercosis: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1168656-overview?icd=login_success_email_match_norm#a4

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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 several of the stories Minhaj recounts in his stand up specials were untrue. The guys then compare Hasan’s case to other famous cases including Stephen Rannazzisi, who lied about being in the Twin Towers during 911 and news anchor Brian Williams who lied about being shot down in a military helicopter. The guys then discuss how the article causes one to re-evaluate Minhaj’s stand-up specials and if they feel the controversy will jeopardize him inheriting ‘The Daily Show’ from Trevor Noah. 

Then the guys discussing Narcissistic personality disorder (30:23) (N.B. there is no evidence Hasan Minhaj has this disorder). Asif talks about the Greek myth it is based on as well as the diagnostic criteria. Asif discusses how it is diagnosed and how ‘countertransference’ can be a clue to the treating therapist that a patient has NPD. Asif then talks about the treatment and tip for practitioners who are seeing a patient with NPD. Finally the guys discuss whether Donal Trump had NPD and how psychiatrists were reminded to refrain from armchair analysis of public figures in 2016. 

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Show notes:

• Hasan Minhaj’s “Emotional Truths”: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-communications/hasan-minhajs-emotional-truths
• Lying in Comedy Isn’t Always Wrong, but Hasan Minhaj Crossed a Line: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/arts/hasan-minhaj-comedy.html 
• The League star admits he lied about 9/11 escape: https://ew.com/article/2015/09/16/league-rannazzisi-lied-911
• Free Brian Williams: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/free-brian-williams
• Current understanding of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-advances/article/currentunderstanding-of-narcissism-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/4AA8B04FB352F8E00AA7988B63EBE973
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/
• Psychiatrists Reminded To Refrain From Armchair Analysis Of Public Figures: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/08/13/489807468/psychiatrists-reminded-to-refrain-from-armchair-analysis-of-public-figures

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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 somewhat like a ‘fraud’. Then they talk about his nickname ‘The Boss’ and how people call out “Bruuuuce” in his concerts. The guys then discuss famous covers of his songs and other trivia about Springsteen (Ali also tells a story about meeting Jake Clemons, from the E Street Band). They then each go over their favorite ‘hidden gems’ from Bruce Springsteen’s catalog.  

Then Ali asks Asif about peptic ulcer disease (34:35), since Springsteen had to cancel several dates on his current tour because of complications of this disorder. Asif talks about what it is, how common it is and the main things that contribute to it, namely non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and infection with the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori. Asif then talks about the presenting symptoms and how your doctor would test for it. He then goes over the treatment for peptic ulcer disease. 

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Show notes:

• Springsteen on Broadway: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80232329
• Springsteen on Broadway review – joy and glory as the Boss unveils his flaws https: //www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/13/bruce-springsteen-review-walter-kerr-theatre-broadway-new-york
• Bruce Springsteen's 3 Kids: Everything to Know: https://people.com/parents/all-about-bruce-springsteen-kids/
• How ‘Blinded by the Light’ Brought Bruce Springsteen’s Music to the Screen for a Song : https://variety.com/2019/film/news/blinded-by-the-light-movie-bruce-springsteen-music-director-gurinder-chadha-interview-1203304893/
• Peptic Ulcer Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534792/
• Peptic Ulcer Perforated: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538326/
• Peptic Ulcer Disease: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/181753-overview

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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 about her philanthropy and their favourite songs of Selena’s. Ali and Asif then discuss Selena’s recent TV successes including ‘Selena + Chef’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’. Then then discuss the documentary on Selena’s life from last year’s ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me’, on Apple TV+. The guys then talk about Selena’s health struggles with both bipolar disease and lupus. Then then do a deep dive into lupus (30:49) and discuss what it is, how it got its name and what causes it. Asif talks about how lupus is “the great mimicker” how how it can cause virtually any symptom in medicine. He then discusses 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. 

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Show notes:

• Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me review: a fascinating and frustrating pop doc: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/nov/03/selena-gomez-my-mind-me-review-a-fascinating-and-frustrating-pop-doc
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535405/
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis and Treatment: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0400/systemic-lupus-erythematosus.html
• An Overview of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Pathogenesis, Classification, and Management: https://www.cureus.com/articles/114743-an-overview-of-systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle-pathogenesis-classification-and-management#!/

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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 discuss the creation of the Pee Wee Herman character and Phil Hartman’s involvement with its development. They talk about how the character went on to a hit stage show in Los Angeles. They then talk about his cult hit movie “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” and the involvement of director Tim Burton and composer Danny Elfman. The guys then discuss creation and success of “Pee Wee’s Playhouse”. They conclude by discussing his legacy as well as his unfortunate arrest in 1991 for indecent exposure. 

Then Ali asks Asif about hernias (30:08) (and Ali also asks if he himself has a hernia). Asif defines the term hernia and discusses the different types, especially inguinal hernias which are the most common type in middle ages men (like Ali). They discuss the common symptoms as well as complications of hernias such as incarcerated or strangulated hernias. 

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Show notes:

• Collider interview with Paul Reubens: https://collider.com/paul-reubens-pee-wees-big-holiday-gotham-interview/
• Tim Burton Pays Tribute To Paul Reubens Who “Helped Me At The Beginning Of My Career”; “I’ll Never Forget”: https://deadline.com/2023/07/tim-burton-tribute-paul-reubens-pee-wees-big-adventure-1235451666/
• Comedy - Special - Carl Reiner Hosts Young Comedian - Pee Wee Herman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YRJEN5OsP4
• The Pee-Wee Herman Show - Live at the Roxy Theater 1981: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhZZnIRPOI
• Bone of Contention - Spirit of the West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVNmyi7eDi8
• Abdominal Hernias: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/189563-overview
• Inguinal Hernia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513332/
• Inguinal Hernias: Diagnosis and Management: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/1015/p487.html

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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 2023 (4:33) (MILD SPOILERS AHEAD). Asif heaps praise on movies such as Oppenheimer, The Flash, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. He also discusses TV from this past summer including The Bear, What We Do in the Shadows, Harley Quinn, Fubar and Severance. Then Ali talks about what he caught up on over the summer including Succession, Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and The Marvelous Ms Maisel. He also praises the new novel ‘A History of Burning’.  

In the second half of the show, Ali asks Asif about melatonin (25:11). Asif talks about the hormone, how it was discovered, and the main uses (for which there is scientific evidence). He then talks about the increased use of melatonin over time as well as children being inadvertently exposed to melatonin. He then discusses how many melatonin products contain too little or too much melatonin or contain other substances such as cannabidiol or serotonin. Then Asif briefly discusses other methods to improve sleep without melatonin. 

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Show notes:

• A Timeline of Ezra Miller's Recent Controversies: https://people.com/movies/ezra-miller-controversy-timeline/
• Melatonin: Pharmacology, Functions and Therapeutic Benefits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5405617/
• Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”?: A Review of Emerging Science, Clinical Uses, Safety, and Dietary Supplements

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/19/3934

• Evidence for the efficacy of melatonin in the treatment of primary adult sleep disorders: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1087079216300545
• Melatonin for the prevention and treatment of jet lag: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001520/abstract
• Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/using-melatonin-for-sleep-is-on-the-rise-study-says-despite-potential-health-harms-1.6428139
• Potentially dangerous doses of melatonin and CBD found in gummies sold for sleep: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/25/health/melatonin-gummies-wellness/index.html
• Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2804077?guestAccessKey=b7ac1490-fafb-4eaf-b260-70504ef15062&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=042523
• Trends in Use of Melatonin Supplements Among US Adults, 1999-2018: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2788539

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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, Asif asks Ali about the surprise hit TV show ‘Jury Duty’ (10:32). They discuss the background of the show and how it is a combination of ‘The Office’ and ‘The Joe Schmo Show’. They then discuss how the show did not make much of a splash when it first debuted, but then gained buzz via TikTok. Ali and Asif then discuss the show’s reception and  their thoughts on the show. They then discuss the Emmy nominations the show has received, including James Marsden for best supporting actor…for playing himself. Then the guys RE-discuss artificial sweeteners because of a new press-release issued by the WHO on the possible carcinogenic effects of aspartame (37:45). Asif explains how it was a joint press release, highlighting findings about   aspartame are released today by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). Overall, Asif explains how the IARC found “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans aand classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans. He then explains that JECFA reaffirmed the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight (ie an adult weighing 70kg would need to consume more than 9–14 cans per day to exceed the acceptable daily intake). Asif clarifies how  the agencies’ statements are "complementary" in that the two groups work differently, and have a different aim: while IARC flags a potential hazard based on even limited evidence, JECFA assesses the real-life risk.

A reminder that the pod will be taking a month off in August. Look for new episodes coming your way on Sept 8, 2023!

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:

• • Miranda Lambert has a point: https://www.avclub.com/miranda-lambert-scolds-fans-at-show-backlash-1850651000
  • How Jury Duty Orchestrated the Trial of a Lifetime: https://www.vulture.com/article/jury-duty-interview.html
  • How 'Jury Duty' completely faked a trial in real courtroom with a narcissistic James Marsden: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/04/08/jury-duty-feevee-series-fakes-civil-trial-james-marsden/11610571002/

• Their Show Flew Under the Radar. TikTok Blew It Up: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/arts/television/jury-duty-freevee.html

• How Jury Duty became the surprise comedy breakout of the year: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jul/17/show-jury-duty-amazon-freevee-tiktok
• What is aspartame and what do the new WHO rulings mean? https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/what-is-aspartame-what-do-new-who-rulings-cancer-consumption-mean-2023-07-13/
• Opinion: What the WHO aspartame findings mean for your diet: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/21/opinions/aspartame-sweetener-diet-world-health-organization-branca/index.html
• Does Aspartame Cause Cancer or Is It Safe to Consume? The Latest Evidence About the Artificial Sweetener: https://time.com/6294701/aspartame-cancer-sweetener-studies/
• Ninety-sixth meeting - Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA): https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/ninety-sixth-meeting-joint-fao-who-expert-committee-on-food-additives-(jecfa)
• IARC Monographs Hazard Classification: https://www.iarc.who.int/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IARC_MONO_classification_2023_updated.png
• Carcinogenicity of aspartame, methyleugenol, and isoeugenol: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(23)00341-8/fulltext
• Summary of findings of the evaluation of aspartame at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs Programme’s 134th Meeting, and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) 96th meeting: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/summary-of-findings-of-the-evaluation-of-aspartame-at-the-international-agency-for-research-on-cancer-(iarc)-monographs-programme-s-134th-meeting--and-the-joint-fao-who-expert-committee-on-food-additives-(jecfa)-96th-meeting

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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 who have pitched unsuccessfully to him. Then, Ali asks Asif about erectile dysfunction (7:27). Asif defines the terms, and discusses its many causes and how it is often an indicator of other health issues…a so-called canary in a coalmine. Asif discusses both the psychological and medical factors which can cause 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:

• ‘Ted Lasso’s’ Christmas episode wasn’t part of the plan. Here’s how they pulled it off: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-08-13/ted-lasso-christmas-episode-apple-tv
• Erectile Dysfunction: A Urologic 'Canary in a Coal Mine': https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/934320
• Erectile Dysfunction: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/1115/p820.html
• Erectile Dysfunction: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/444220-overview

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