Doctor Vs Comedian

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. 

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Show Notes:

• Chris Rock | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y28t9r6245Y
• 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/
• 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
• 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/
• Maestro Fresh Wes - "Let Your Backbone Slide" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsPS0lN-ulY
• Ankylosing Spondylitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470173/
• Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Review: https://www.emjreviews.com/rheumatology/article/ankylosing-spondylitis-a-review

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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. 

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Show Notes:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• U2 Revisits Its Past, in the Name of … What, Exactly?https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/arts/music/u2-songs-of-surrender.html
• Bono: 'Paul Martin, I'm calling you!': https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/bono-paul-martin-im-calling-you/article1117867/
• 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

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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. 

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Show Notes:

• Remembering Chris Farley Pt. 1 | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilt44XnPB9A
• Remembering Chris Farley Pt. 2 | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyIcTO63YQ
• 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/
• 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/
• '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
• Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh | Chris Farley Tribute [HD]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp2qkhHU0Mw
• 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
• Atherosclerosis: https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/atherosclerosis-a-to-z
• Top 10 dietary strategies for atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk reduction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8315554/
• 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
• 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/

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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. 

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Show Notes:

• Chris Rock ‘Selective Outrage’: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80167499
• Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023) | Transcript: https://scrapsfromtheloft.com/comedy/chris-rock-selective-outrage-transcript/
• Migraine review for general practice: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8605054/
• Diagnosis and management of migraine in ten steps: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41582-021-00509-5

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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. 

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Show Notes:

• Are We Having Fun Yet?!: The Oral History of ‘Party Down’: https://www.theringer.com/tv/2023/2/22/23607127/party-down-oral-history
• How Party Down Came Back From the Dead: https://www.gq.com/story/how-party-down-season-3-happened
• Misophonia Might Not Be about Hating Sounds After All: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/misophonia-might-not-be-about-hating-sounds-after-all/
• Misophonia: A Systematic Review of Current and Future Trends in This Emerging Clinical Field: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9180704/
• The Motor Basis for Misophonia: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/41/26/5762

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On today’s episode, Ali asks Asif about the phenomenon of synesthesia (2:33). Asif gives the definition of the term and gives several examples of synesthesia. He discusses how it is thought to possibly be genetic, and describes how common it is (occurs in 1 in 2000 people!). Asif talks about acquired cases (i.e. from strokes) as well as the theories as to what causes this phenomenon (disinhibited feedback between regions vs the amount or pattern of dendritic and/or axonal connections). Then Asif gives Ali a quiz on famous people who are reported to have synesthesia (17:44). 

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:

• Everyday fantasia: The world of synesthesia: https://www.apa.org/monitor/mar01/synesthesia
• What is synesthesia? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-synesthesia/
• Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words?: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1001205
• A critical review of the neuroimaging literature on synesthesia: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00103/full
• Chapter 13 - Synesthesia: The current state of the field: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128124925000139
• How A Stroke Can Make A Shade Of Blue Disgusting And The James Bond Theme Orgasmic: https://www.businessinsider.com/brain-injury-causes-synesthesia-2013-7
• When the Senses Become Confused: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/25/health/25brai.html
• From the thalamus with love: A rare window into the locus of emotional synesthesia: https://n.neurology.org/content/81/5/509.short?sid=ae421f6d-c1fe-48a4-9ddc-16b9e6cd91b8

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On today’s episode, Asif asks Ali about different comedy styles and why aspiring comedians would choose to adopt a particular style (1:54). He goes over  ‘one-liner’, ‘storytelling’, ‘observational’ styles. He then goes over comics who adopt characters, shock/insult comics, prop/magic/music comedians, and political comics. Then Ali asks Asif about obstructive sleep apnea (33:45). Asif talks about his personal experiences with being diagnosed with sleep apnea. He then goes over how common sleep apnea is, the causes, risk factors and symptoms. Asi discusses the warning signs as well as what the testing for sleep apnea entails. Asif then talks about CPAP as a treatment for sleep apnea, as well as other possible treatments. 

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:

• Shock Humor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_humour
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp1816152
• Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/189/48/E1481
• Up, down, or no change: weight gain as an unwanted side effect of CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea: https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.8888

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On this special episode, the guys interview physician and podcaster Dr. Mark Shapiro, host of the ‘Explore the Space’ podcast and ‘Med Lasso’. The guys ask Mark about his “origin story” and how he got started in medicine and podcasting. He goes into detail on how he eventually went into Internal Medicine and became a hospitalist. Mark discusses how the name “Explore the Space” came from the Saturday Night Live “More Cowbell” sketch…and then the guys take a digression to review their favourite SNL sketches. Asif then asks Mark about how he has come around to using social media to connect with others and as an advocacy tool. Ali then asks Mark about gun control… and Mark quickly points out how that term is used by pro-gun advocates to sow discord. Mark then addresses the controversy several years ago when physicians were told to “stay in your lane” regarding gun violence in the US. 

The guys then segue into a discussion about entertainment, with Mark starting off by talking about his love for Robin Williams. The guys then discuss the influence of Robin Williams on the character of Ted Lasso. Mark discusses his love for ‘Ted Lasso’, how he decided to do the ‘Med Lasso’ episodes of his podcast and why ‘Ted Lasso’ resonates so much with the medical community. All three then preview the upcoming 3rd season of ‘Ted Lasso’. 

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:

• Explore the Space Podcast: https://www.explorethespaceshow.com/
• Doctors Revolt After N.R.A. Tells Them to ‘Stay in Their Lane’ on Gun Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/13/us/nra-stay-in-your-lane-doctors.html
• Jason Sudeikis Reveals How ‘Ted Lasso’ Was Inspired by Robin Williams: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ted-lasso-jason-sudeikis-streaming-room-1234843360/
• Jason Sudeikis 'can't give a definitive answer' about future of Ted Lasso: https://ew.com/tv/jason-sudeikis-ted-lasso-season-3-future/

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In this special episode, the guys preview the 95th Annual Academy Awards Preview, taking place on March 12, 2023 (no medical topic this episode). The guys start off by discussing how other awards (SAG awards, Directors’ guild, Producers’ Guild, Golden Globes, Writer’s Guild can sometimes predict the Oscars. They guys then go through each category as well as their individual pics. During the Best Actress pics, the guys go over the controversy regarding the nomination of Andrea Riseborough and why the Academy launched an investigation into her nomination. They also discuss how her nomination may have excluded some prominent black actresses. 

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:

• Ana de Armas Overcomes Blonde Backlash to Score Best Actress Nomination: https://www.moviemaker.com/ana-de-armas-overcomes-blonde-backlash-to-score-best-actress-nomination/
• Review: Andrea Riseborough is unmissable and unforgettable in 'To Leslie': https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/review-andrea-riseborough-unmissable-unforgettable-leslie/story?id=96698670
• Was the Andrea Riseborough Oscar Campaign Illegal? https://puck.news/was-the-andrea-riseborough-oscar-campaign-illegal/
• ‘To Leslie’ Instagram Post Referencing Cate Blanchett Could Factor Into Academy Board Meeting: https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/to-leslie-andrea-riseborough-instagram-post-1235505104/
• 'What does it say that the black women who did everything asked of them are ignored for someone who did everything outside the system?' Hollywood in ferment over Andrea Riseborough's surprise Oscar nomination: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11698687/Hollywood-ferment-Andrea-Riseborough-shortlisted-ahead-two-black-actresses.html
• Inside the Oscar Nominations Ceremony, Andrea Riseborough’s Surprise Nod Shocked Everyone: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/inside-the-2023-oscar-nomination-announcement-room-1234803279/
• What Ever Happened To Brendan Fraser? https://www.gq.com/story/what-ever-happened-to-brendan-fraser
• Steven Spielberg Tells Tom Cruise: ‘You Saved Hollywood’s Ass’ and ’Top Gun: Maverick’ Might’ve ‘Saved the Entire Theatrical Industry’: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/steven-spielberg-tells-tom-cruise-saved-hollywood-top-gun-maverick-1235522763/

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