Doctor Vs Comedian

In this episode, Ali discusses the rebirth of roasts as a form of comedy (3:15). He discusses the history of roast and their recent return, courtesy of the Comedy Central Roasts. We discuss who roasts have helped (Justin Bieber) and who they definitely did not (Ann Coulter).  Next, Asif discusses mask use during the Covid-19 pandemic (18:11). He goes over the history of mask use during epidemics, particularly the work of Dr. Wu Lien-teh. Asif then reviews some of the myths behind masks and the mixed-messaging behind mask use at the beginning of the pandemic. He then discusses the evidence behind masks and some the new recommendations concerning masks and the new Covid-19 variants. FInally, Asif reviews some of the concerns regarding mask use in children. 

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Show Notes:

• The Roast: A History: https://www.vulture.com/2011/06/the-roast-a-history.html
• The growing scientific evidence for masks to fight Covid-19, explained: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21299527/masks-coronavirus-covid-19-studies-research-evidence
• The best mask is the one that fits: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22251362/mask-fit-coronavirus-best-cloth-n95
• Face mask mandates slowed the spread of COVID-19 in Canada: https://voxeu.org/article/face-mask-mandates-slowed-spread-covid-19-canada
• Covid-19: Are cloth masks still effective? And other questions answered, BMJ, 2021: https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n432
• Time to double or upgrade masks as coronavirus variants emerge, experts say: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01/27/double-mask-variants-guidance/
• Guidance for wearing masks: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html
• Community Use Of Face Masks And COVID-19: Evidence From A Natural Experiment Of State Mandates In The US, Health Affairs, 2020: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00818
• Use of facemasks during the Covid-19 pandemic, The Lancet, 2020: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30352-0/fulltext
• Facemaks: What the data say: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02801-8
• An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19, PNAS, 2021:  https://www.pnas.org/content/118/4/e2014564118
• Do masks impede children’s development? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/14/well/family/Masks-child-development.html

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In today’s episode, Ali discusses the auditioning process for movies and television roles (0:57). He discusses how he went from stand-up comedy to acting and how he got an agent. He then discusses some memorable (and not so memorable) auditions. Next, Asif discusses the ketogenic diet (28:53). He talks about what makes up a ketogenic diet and its use in epilepsy. Asif then discusses its more controversial use in weight loss and diabetes. 

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• The Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy, Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/epilepsy/diet-therapy.html
• Ketogenic Diet for Weight loss, Canadian Family Physician, 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6371871/
• Review of current evidence and clinical recommendations on the effects of low-carbohydrate and very-low-carbohydrate (including ketogenic) diets for the management of body weight and other cardiometabolic risk factors: A scientific statement from the National Lipid Association Nutrition and Lifestyle Task Force, Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 2019: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1933287419302673
• Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Nutrients, 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6566854/

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In today’s episode, Ali discusses the issue of joke theft in Comedy (1:00). He discusses the definition of joke theft and why it can be a contentious issue amongst comedians. Ali then discusses famous accusations of joke theft including the cases of Conan O’Brien, Carlos Mencia & Joe Rogan, and Nick Thune. Then, Ali asks Asif about some famous medical movies and television shows and asks “did they get it right?” (22:30). They discuss movies such as Awakenings and Patch Adams and television shows such as Doogie Howser MD, Scrubs, House, E.R., Gray’s Anatomy and The Good Doctor. 

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:

• Conan O’Brien on “Why I decided to settle a lawsuit over alleged joke stealing”: https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/conan-obrien-jokes-lawsuit-alex-kaseberg-settlement-1203210214/
• Joe Rogan confronting Carlos Mencia on joke stealing at the Comedy Store:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdugSUFbzws
• Joe Rogan discussing his ban from the Comedy Store and his longtime feud with Carlos Mencia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yds_qyUMNho

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It’s the first episode! After the guys briefly introduce themselves (0:44), Ali discusses performing comedy during the Covid19 pandemic (4:59). He talks about performing comedy via Zoom, social distancing in comedy clubs, as well as new ventures such as performing at a Just for Laughs show at a drive-in. Then, Asif discusses cannabis and CBD use in medicine (25:10). He talks about its use in medicine and the case of Charlotte Figi and Charlotte’s Web, which was brought to mainstream attention by CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Asif then discusses the current role for CBD in epilepsy and the limited role in other medical conditions.

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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Thanks to the following people for their advice on the development of this podcast:

Megan Harrison

Madiha Fancy

Bradford Mackay

Robert Webster

Hasan Alam

Q Hussain

Edward Nevraumont

Rajiv Thavanathan

Hans Rosenberg

Marco Timpano

Show notes:

• Dr. Sanjay Gupta “Why I changed my mind on weed”: https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/08/health/gupta-changed-mind-marijuana
• Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the passing of Charlotte Figi: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/08/health/sanjay-gupta-weed-charlotte-figi-tribute/index.html

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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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