Doctor Vs Comedian

Today, after playing a clip of Will Ferrell ‘heckling’ Jimmy Fallon on the tonight show (1:52), Ali discusses heckling in comedy (2:25). He discusses the different types of interruptions that can occur and the ‘dangers’ of crowd work and a crazy story from Sudbury, Ontario. Then Asif discusses the idea of ‘difficult” parents in pediatrics (24:39)-- and quickly dismisses this terminology and emphasizes the need to reframe these as ‘difficult relationships’. He then discusses some of the tensions that exist in doctor-parent-patient relationships. Asif then lists 10 tips for doctors on ways to address difficult relationships and some ways for families to navigate their dealings with doctors. 

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• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Peter and His Heckler - "Don't Stop Believin'" (with Will Ferrell):
• Dealing with difficult parents of patients By: Ajibike Lapite - https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/dealing-with-difficult-parents-of-patients
• Difficult Relationships Between Parents and Physicians of Children With Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Parent and Physician Perspectives. Cancer February 15, 2017; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27727442

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In this episode, Asif starts things off by discussing how he finally got around to seeing Zach Snyder’s Justice League (1:00) and they compare the viewing experience to Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. The guys then discuss clowns in comedy as well as hospital clowns. First, Ali discusses the different types of clowns and the history of clowning (4:59). Then he discusses a specific subtype of clown, “Le Bouffon” and why Sacha Baron Cohen loves to be called one.. Finally, Ali discusses modern entertainers who can be considered clowns. Next, Asif discusses the history of hospital clowns AKA doctor clowns (20:18). He reviews the history of hospital clowning, the type of people who become hospital clowns, and the job requirements. Asif discusses his personal experiences with hospital clowns, what the scientific evidence says about their effectiveness, and medical students doing rotations with hospital clowns. 

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Show Notes:

• For Actor-Activist Sacha Baron Cohen, Being Called A 'Bouffon' Is A Good Thing: https://www.capradio.org/news/npr/story?storyid=980502414
• Hospital Clowns -- modern day court jesters at work, The Lancet, 2006: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(06)69919-4/fulltext
• Effectiveness of hospital clowns for symptom management in paediatrics: systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trial, British Medical Journal, 2020: https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4290   
• Hospital clowning: a paediatrician’s view, European Journal of Pediatrics, 2017: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5243901/
• The Best Medicine. How clowning around at CHEO is teaching new doctors empathy: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/how-clowning-around-is-teaching-new-doctors-empathy

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On today’s episode the guys first off start talking about last week’s Emmy nominations, including the surprises and snubs (00:54). Then Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on ‘Ted Lasso’ (5:16). The guys talk about the development of the show and praise the performances of the cast, particularly Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham. They then talk about why the show has resonated with so many people during the pandemic. They also discuss the real life parallels between Ted Lasso’s personal life and Jason Sudeikis’. Then Ali asks Asif about psychedelics in medicine and their surprising connection to Ted Lasso (24:18). Asif talks about psychedelics being brought to prominence by the author Micheal Pollan and discusses the emerging evidence for their use in mental health. 

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Show Notes

• Jason Sudeikis Is Having One Hell of a Year https://www.gq.com/story/jason-sudeikis-august-cover-profile
• He shoots! He scores! How Jason Sudeikis won our hearts with Ted Lasso: https://ew.com/tv/ted-lasso-cover-jason-sudeikis/
• How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence: https://michaelpollan.com/books/how-to-change-your-mind/
• 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces The 'New Science' Of Psychedelics: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/05/15/611225541/reluctant-psychonaut-michael-pollan-embraces-the-new-science-of-psychedelics
• Michael Pollan Drops Acid — and Comes Back From His Trip Convinced: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/04/books/review/michael-pollan-how-to-change-your-mind.html 
• This Will Change Your Mind About Psychedelic Drugs: https://time.com/5278036/michael-pollan-psychedelic-drugs/
• The Current Status of Psychedelics in Psychiatry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32725172/   
• Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16826400/
• Neural correlates of the psychedelic state as determined by fMRI studies with psilocybin: https://www.pnas.org/content/109/6/2138
• Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2772630

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On today’s episode, the guys start off by reminiscing about the career of the acclaimed director Richard Donner (1:07). They talk about his classic films including ‘Superman’, ‘The Goonies’, ‘Scrooged’, ‘Lethal Weapon’, as well as the not so classic ‘16 Blocks’ (featuring a classically bad vocal choice by Mos Def). Then Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never have I Ever’ (7:25), whose second season is out now on Netflix. They talk about the excellent casting choice of the previously unknown Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The guys discuss the diverse representation in the show and how the show depicts the idea of growing up South Asian in North America. Then Asif asks Ali about conversion disorder (aka functional neurologic disorder) which is depicted in season 1 of the show (31:12). Asif talks about the diagnosis, how it comes about and how it is NOT people ‘faking’ symptoms. The guys also reference Ricky Bobby from ‘Talladega Nights’.  Asif then talks about the prognosis and treatment of the disorder. 

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Show Notes:

• What South Asian Youth Are Saying About Devi from "Never Have Ever":
• Decade of progress in motor functional neurological disorder: continuing the momentum:
• Conversion Disorder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29851882/
• https://www.neurosymptoms.org/en_US/                                                     
• Paralympics and conversion disorder: https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/87/2/217

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On today’s episode, Ali updates us on his filming of Hudson and Rex in Newfoundland (00:54).Then Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on Bo Burnham’s new netflix special ‘Inside’ (3:56). The guys talk about Bo Burnham’s rise to fame via the internet and the response to his special, both good and bad. They compare the response to the special to Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ and other atypical comedy specials such as those done by Hasan Minhaj, Patton Oswalt and Chris Rock.  Then Ali asks Asif about ADHD in adults (29:59). Asif then addresses whether ADHD may be overdiagnosed as well. Finally, they discuss the abuse of prescription stimulants in college and university students. 

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Show Notes:

• The Problem With Bo Burnham’s Inside https://slate.com/culture/2021/06/problem-with-bo-burnham-inside.html
• Bo Burnham on creating comedy from a life of growing up online and his new film Eighth Grade: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/monday-july-30-2018-bo-burnham-abba-s-benny-andersson-and-more-1.4764877/bo-burnham-on-creating-comedy-from-a-life-of-growing-up-online-and-his-new-film-eighth-grade-1.4764883
• Three ideas. Three Contradictions. Or not: https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_gadsby_three_ideas_three_contradictions_or_not
• Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4500182/
• Non-medical Prescription Stimulant Use among Post-secondary Students (Topic Summary): https://www.ccsa.ca/non-medical-prescription-stimulant-use-among-post-secondary-students-topic-summary
• “Study Drug” Abuse by College Students: What You Need to Know: https://www.center4research.org/study-drug-abuse-college-students/      
• Do college students improve their grades by using prescription stimulants nonmedically? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460316302659?casa_token=Yql1SIrZvGwAAAAA:nz7ffOZypJRxSaofFFF4mwjO5PviIckR1-VZmhGbR1xFft-63Ch4UHohGh_3tCuuf2-7nfMakjtz   

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On today’s episode, Ali joins us on location in Newfoundland, and talks about filming the television show 'Hudson and Rex' (00:50).  Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on the new HBO show ‘Hacks’. They discuss the premise of the show (young writer coming up with jokes for an aging comedian), comedians getting jokes written for them, and aging comics. They also share their thoughts on how the main character on the show appears to be inspired by the legendary Joan Rivers (5:35). The guys then give their thoughts on the show as a whole and why they like the show’s unlikeable characters. Then, Asif discusses ADHD in kids (34:13). He goes over definitions of ADHD and the fact the amount of kids being diagnosed with ADHD over time has been increasing. Asif then discusses the pros and cons of children receiving a diagnosis of ADHD as well as therapy for ADHD. 

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Show Notes:

• ‘Hacks’: Jean Smart Makes ’Em Laugh in Stand-Up Dramedy: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/hacks-review-hbo-max-jean-smart-1166522/
• Overdiagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and AdolescentsA Systematic Scoping Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2778451
• Overdiagnosis of mental disorders in children and adolescents (in developed countries): https://capmh.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13034-016-0140-5
• Measuring inappropriate medical diagnosis and treatment in survey data:  The case of ADHD among school-aged children.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20739076/
•  Influence of relative age on diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3328520/

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On this special episode, Ali and Asif are joined by physician, OB/GYN, pain medicine specialist, blogger, podcaster and writer Dr. Jen Gunter. Topics discussed include:

• Asif and Dr. Gunter discussing attending Western University and Joe Kool’s
• Dr. Gunter’s past battles with Gweneth Paltrow and Goop 
• A tangent about coffee enemas and the British military
• Dr. Gunter’s new Ted Audio Collective podcast “Body Stuff”
• Dr. Gunter’s new book “The Menopause Manifesto”
• Listener questions about menopause

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 Menopause Manifesto” by Dr. Jen Gunter: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/652048/the-menopause-manifesto-by-dr-jen-gunter/9780735280786
• “Body Stuff”, Ted Audio Collective: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/body-stuff-with-dr-jen-gunter

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In this Episode, the guys discuss whether comedy can affect change (2:36). Ali discusses the Satire Paradox (Malcolm Gladwell) and whether laughter and social protest are friends or foes, including examples such as All in the Family, and Sarah Palin and Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live. He then talks about how Trump affected late night talk shows and the NY Times magazine article by Dan Brooks “How Present Trump Ruined Political Comedy”. Finally, Ali talks about comedians who were able to affect change such as Hari Kondabolu, Hannibal Buress, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Next, Asif uses the comedy videos of Dr. Glaucomflecken to illustrate doctor stereotypes in medicine (31:32). Asif discusses various examples of these stereotypes and how they represent examples of the hidden curriculum in medicine. Finally, he discusses ways to address the hidden curriculum and doctor stereotypes. 

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 Satire Paradox, Malcolm Gladwell: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/10-the-satire-paradox
• Dan Brooks, How Present Trump Ruined Political Comedy”: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/magazine/trump-liberal-comedy-tv.html
• Dr. Glaucomflecken, Hanging out with the neurologist: https://twitter.com/dglaucomflecken/status/1363600732155305985?lang=en
• Did you choose them or did they choose you, Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2016: https://blogs.bmj.com/pmj/2016/02/24/did-you-choose-them-or-did-they-choose-you/
• Specialty Stereotypes Held by Medical Students, Cambridge Medical Journal, 2018: https://cambridgemedicine.org/doi/cmj.2018.11.002

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In today’s episodes the guys discuss the Academy Award Winning movie “Another Round” (4:11). Ali starts out first by discussing his (tenuous) connection to star Mads Mikkelsen. He then discussed the development of the movie by director Thomas Vinterberg and the influence of his late daughter Ida on the film. They also talk about the influence of the Dogme ‘95 movement on the film and the announcement of a remake by Leonardo DeCaprio’s production company. Then Asif discusses the issue of increased alcohol use during the pandemic, particularly amongst women (24:25). After Asif calls Ali out on his “man-to mansplaining”, they talk about how joking with memes about drinking has become common. Asif then discusses whether alcohol is actually good for you, and how this needs to be balanced with the costs to society. 

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Show Notes

• The Year of Magical Drinking: Mads Mikkelsen and Thomas Vinterberg on ‘Another Round’: https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/another-round-interview-mads-mikkelsen-thomas-vinterberg-1156357/
• 'Another Round': How a film about a drinking experiment became a life-affirming Oscars hit: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/thomas-vinterberg-interview-another-round-spc-intl/index.html
• Thomas Vinterberg on Another Round and convincing Mads Mikkelsen to dance: https://ew.com/awards/oscars/thomas-vinterberg-another-round-interview/
• Functional Benefits of (Modest) Alcohol Consumption: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40750-016-0058-4# https://www.harpercollins.com/products/drink-ann-dowsett-johnston?variant=32208103505954citeas
• Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-020-06321-z
• Alcohol and cannabis use during the pandemic: Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 6: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210304/dq210304a-eng.htm
• Why I’m Tired of All the Wine Mom Memes: https://albuquerque.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/wine-mom-memes/
• https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/corporate/publications/chief-public-health-officer-reports-state-public-health-canada/2018-preventing-problematic-substance-use-youth/2018-preventing-problematic-substance-use-youth.pdf
• Why some women are pushing back against alcohol and the wine-to-unwind culture: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/women-alcohol-consumption-risks-pandemic-1.5973004
• You Might Have a Drinking Problem—And Not Even Know It: https://www.chatelaine.com/health/women-alcohol-consumption-drinking-wine/
• Drink - The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/drink-ann-dowsett-johnston?variant=32208103505954
• https://www.ccsa.ca/alcohol-canadian-drug-summary
• Rates of emergency department visits attributable to alcohol use in Ontario from 2003 to 2016: a retrospective population-level study: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/29/E804
• Excessive Drinking is Draining the U.S. Economy: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/features/excessive-drinking.html
• Alcohol: Balancing Risks and Benefits: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/drinks-to-consume-in-moderation/alcohol-full-story/
• Association of alcohol consumption with selected cardiovascular disease outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d671
• Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31310-2/fulltext
• No level of alcohol consumption improves health: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31571-X/fulltext   

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