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Today, Ali and Asif, after a digression about Paris restaurants and Reddit trolls, discuss the career of Bill Burr (7:33). They discuss his early life, starting out in comedy, his Philly rant and his podcast. They \then discuss his television cartoon ‘F is for Family’ and his acting roles, his film ‘Old Dads’ including his recent broadway turn in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’. They then discuss Burr’s standup style, whether comedians can be “happy and funny”, and Burr’s recent special ‘Drop Dead Years’. They then (under duress) discuss the recent interview which Howie Mandel conducted with Bill Burr, where Mandel brings out Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) who is allegedly Burr’s half-brother.
Based on some topics brought up in his special, the guys discuss sudden cardiac death (SCD) (50:44). Asif starts off by differentiating between heart attacks, sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death. He then goes over how common it is and the major causes. Asif differentiates how the causes of SCD differ between young people and middle aged people. He then goes over the prognosis and first aid treatment if someone you know has a suspected sudden cardiac arrest.
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Asif’s reddit post on Paris restaurants: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParisTravelGuide/comments/1kt1jt6/spent_a_month_in_paris_here_are_my_restaurant_recs/Fresh Air, Comic Bill Burr [Extended Version]: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1197998073/bill-burr-extendedBill Burr Philly rant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7OBn5tU65QHow Bill Burr Became a Voice of the People: https://www.gq.com/story/how-bill-burr-became-a-voice-of-the-peopleBill Burr Does Not Want to Talk About Politics: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/bill-burr-does-not-want-to-talk-about-politicsBill Burr slams Howie Mandel for surprising him with possible half-brother Billy Corgan: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/01/28/bill-burr-howie-mandel-billy-corgan-half-brothers/77998404007/Sudden Cardiac Death: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507854/Sudden Cardiac Death Treatment & Management: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/151907-treatmentSudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-cardiac-arrest/in-depth/sudden-death/art-20047571#:~:text=Sudden%20cardiac%20death%20is%20the,sudden%20cardiac%20arrest%20(SCA). -
After a brief digression about popcorn throwing at ‘The Minecraft Movie’ and Ali’s connection to producer Evan Goldberg, Ali and Asif discuss the Apple TV hit series ‘The Studio’ (10:49). The guys start off by discussing the creation of the show by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and how it was influenced by ‘The Larry Sanders Show’. They discuss the phenomenal cast and guest stars. Asif then gets Ali’s thoughts on the numerous “one take” shots, as well as the very small writers room. They then give their overall thoughts on the show.
One episode of ‘The Studio' has Seth Rogen’s character feud with a group of pediatric oncologists at a charity event. This leads Ali and Asif to discuss the perception of doctors by the general public (32:52). After discussing their personal opinions. Asif goes into the studies regarding how patients view doctors, doctor ratings on the internet, and what patients desire in an “ideal” doctor. He then discusses how patients can sometimes perceive burnout in their doctors.
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Seth Rogen Lands The 'Tragic' Job Of Studio Head: https://www.npr.org/2025/03/18/1239156802/fresh-air-draft-03-18-2025Racing Golf Carts and Talking Hollywood With Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/seth-rogen-evan-goldberg-the-studio-sausage-party-strikes-interview-1235077161/‘The Studio’ Bosses Evan Goldberg And Seth Rogen Talk Hollywood, Inspiration & Killing Martin Scorsese’s Fake Movie: https://deadline.com/2025/03/the-studio-evan-goldberg-seth-rogen-interview-1236350819/Seth Rogen on His New Series, “The Studio” & Writing From Life: https://sharpmagazine.com/2025/04/07/seth-rogen-the-studio-interview-2025/Inside ‘The Studio’ - The Showrunners Peter Huyck and Frida Perez On Making "A Sexy Version Of ‘The Office’" [Interview]: https://www.nexuspointnews.com/post/inside-the-studio-the-showrunners-peter-huyck-and-frida-perez-interviewSeth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Break Down the Best Celebrity Cameos in ‘The Studio’: ‘Who Would You Bend Over Backwards to Work with?’ https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/the-studio-seth-rogen-evan-goldberg-celebrity-cameos-1235114472/Hilarity for Charity: https://wearehfc.org/Findings at a glance: Medical doctors: https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2019/08/02/findings-at-a-glance-medical-doctors/Physician Gender and Patient Perceptions of Interpersonal and Technical Skills in Online Reviews: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2830232How do patients' perceptions and doctors' images impact patient decisions? Deconstructing online physician selection using multimodal data: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024045948Patients' Perspectives on Ideal Physician Behaviors: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)61463-8/fulltextUnderstanding how patients perceive physician wellness and its links to patient care: A qualitative study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0196888 -
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This week, Asif is in France on his sabbatical. To commemorate this, the guys give each other a quiz on France. Ali starts off by quizzing Asif about French culture and cuisine (4:55). They discuss croissants, Bouillabaisse, Versailles, and French greetings. Then Asif quizzes Ali about medicine in France (22:57) including the advent of teaching in hospitals, pasteurization, the guillotine (!), as well as a lightning round.
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Revolutionary hospital medicine: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/revolutionary-hospital-medicine10 Most Influential French Doctors Throughout History: https://medium.com/heritage-digest/10-most-influential-french-doctors-throughout-history-523cc4d99b15 -
If you are in crisis or concerned about someone text 9-8-8 in the USA or Canada or visit suicide prevention.ca
This week is children’s mental health week, and so today Asif and Ali welcome physician and researcher Dr. Daphne Korczak to discuss the important topic of suicide in children and youth. They discuss the changing language around suicide, how common it is and the complex risk factors for it. They guys also ask Dr. Korczak about how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted suicide rates, as well as the differences between males and females . Dr. Korczak then gives practical tips for parents about how to address thoughts of self harm in their children. They then discuss ongoing efforts regarding suicide prevention. They also discuss the link between cardiovascular health and depression
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Today, Asif and Ali discuss the career of the late actor Val Kilmer (1:05). The guys start off by discussing the 2023 documentary about Kilmer entitled ‘Val’. They discuss Val’s early life and the tragic death of his younger brother from epilepsy. They discuss Kilmer’s early successes and how he was the youngest person admitted to Julliard in the drama department. They then go over their favourite Kilmer movies including ‘Top Secret’, ‘Top Gun’ (which Asif still hasn’t seen), ‘Willow’,’The Doors’, ‘True Romance’.
‘Tombstone’, ‘Batman Forever’, ‘Heat’, ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, ‘The Saint’, ‘Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang’, and ‘MacGruber’.
They then discuss his battle with throat cancer 27:06) and how Kilmer’s Christian Science beliefs influenced his treatment decisions. Ali then asks Asif about throat cancer. Asif describes what it is, how commonly it is seen. He then discusses the common symptoms and risk factors. Asif goes over how it is diagnosed, the treatment and the prognosis.
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Val: https://a24films.com/docs/valWTF with Marc Maron: https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-901-sean-penn-lynn-sheltonVal Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dead at 65: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/val-kilmer-obituary-1.7499709Laryngeal Cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526076/Laryngeal Cancer: https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/laryngeal -
Today, Asif and Ali discuss ultraprocessed foods (no medical topic today). To start off, Asif quizzes Ali about his favorite snack foods (1:29). Then Ali gives Asif a quiz on ultraprocessed foods from the New York Times. They then discuss the obesity epidemic and the the theory that ultraprocessed foods may have contributed to this (25;17). They then go over the NOVA food classification system and give examples of ultraprocessed foods. Asif discusses how often people consume ultraprocessed foods and the scientific evidence that these might be detrimental to health. Finally, Asif and Ali discuss recommendations for trying to decrease your intake of ultraprocessed foods.
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Are the Foods in Your Cart Ultraprocessed? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/01/05/well/eat/ultraprocessed-foods-challenge-quiz.htmlWhy Is the American Diet So Deadly? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/01/13/why-is-the-american-diet-so-deadlyUltra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105044/Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-077310What doctors wish patients knew about ultraprocessed foods: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-ultraprocessed-foods# -
Today, Asif and Ali discuss the phenomenal Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ (1:28). They discuss the creation of the film and how star and co-creator Stephen Graham came up with the concept for the show to address misogyny and knife violence in the UK. The guys discuss incel culture, the book ‘The Game’ and Andrew Tate and how adolescence tackles these concepts. They then discuss the direction of the series, with each episode being filmed in one take. Then then discuss the tremendous acting in the series, including newcomer Owen Cooper.
Then they discuss the effects of social media on teenagers (24:14). They start off by discussing Australia’s new ban on social media for children until 16 as well as Vivek Murthy’s Surgeon General Report from a few years ago on teens and social media. Asif discusses some potential benefits of social media for teens before discussing the potential harms. He then discusses the evidence that is out there regarding whether social media is harmful to teens. Finally the guys go over some practical tips for parents regarding social media and their children.
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The Rage of ‘Adolescence’: Inside the Single-Shot Sensation Blowing Up the Manosphere: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/adolescence-interview-stephen-graham-owen-cooper-netflix-1236182905/‘We’ve Got to Start Talking About This’: Stephen Graham on Making ‘Adolescence’: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/adolescence-stephen-graham-interview-1235299218/How Stephen Graham Carried the Weight of Adolescence: https://www.vulture.com/article/adolescence-stephen-graham-eddie-finale-ending-scene-interview.html‘The younger me would have sat up and nodded’: Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on the insidious appeal of incel culture: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/18/adolescence-writer-jack-thorne-incel-culture-netflixThe Game at 10: Reflections From a Recovering Pickup Artist: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/neil-strauss-the-game/409789/How Social Media Affects Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Parent’s Guide: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/social-media-teen-mental-health-a-parents-guideTween and teen health: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437Social media brings benefits and risks to teens. Psychology can help identify a path forward: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/09/protecting-teens-on-social-mediaEveryone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/upshot/social-media-teen-mental-health.htmlThe great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00902-2 -
Today Asif and Ali interview podcaster Kate Downey about period pain and her new podcast “Cramped”. The guys chat with Kate about why she wanted to start a podcast about period pain (dysmenorrhea) and her personal journey with what she calls ‘death cramps”. Kate then elaborates on why period pain is often treated differently than other types of pain and the relation between period pain and endometriosis. They then discuss how stigma and bias are intertwined with the lack of awareness of period pain. Finally Kate discusses new scientific breakthroughs in our understanding of period pain.
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Today, after a brief discussion of shows Ali and Asif have been watching lately – including ‘One Day’ and ‘Adolescence’ (as well as shows they bailed on… ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The White Lotus’) – they discuss ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and Belle Gibson (7:43). They go over Belle Gibson’s rise from Instagram “Wellness Warrior” to being exposed as faking having brain cancer. They then discuss the Netflix TV show based on Belle Gibson’s story ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’. They discuss how the show weaves in Belle’s story with the fictionalized character of Milla who is closely based on Jessica Ainscough, a prominent Australian influencer who billed herself as Wellness Warrior who did in fact have cancer. They then give their thoughts on the show including Kaityn Dever’s amazing performance.
Then, based on the recent outbreaks in North America, Ali asks Asif about Measles (26:48). Asif talks about what it is and how it is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. Asif then talks about who is at risk of contracting measles including the unvaccinated, children under age 1 year and the immunocompromised. Asif goes over the symptoms and the potential fatal complications. He then goes over how it is treated. Then Ali asks Asif about the reasons for declining vaccination rates.
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Unmasking Belle Gibson: The real story of the infamous wellness scammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahOX8VBXCcThe Cancer Scams That Foreshadowed MAHA: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-cancer-scams-that-foreshadowed-mahaThe Search for Instagram’s Worse Con Artist: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81987249The rise and fall of the wellness warriors: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(18)30207-9/abstractA play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/measles-second-opinion-march-2025-1.7476500Ask an expert: Why are we seeing measles outbreaks across Canada and who should get vaccinated? https://www.dal.ca/news/2025/03/27/measles-outbreak-expert.htmlMeasles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448068/Measles vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-12-measles-vaccine.html -
Today Asif and Ali discuss the new critically acclaimed Disney Plus /Hulu series “Deli Boys” (1:15). They discuss creator Abdullah Saeed’ background and how he came to develop the series. They discuss what they love about the show including the superb cast including Saagar Shaikh. Asif Ali, and Poorna Jagannathan.
Then, based on some recent news articles, Ali asks Asif about the dangers of Ayurvedic medicine (27:24). They discuss this practice of this form of medicine, its history and basic principles. Asif then discusses some of the limited evidence for this practice in the Western medical literature. He then goes over how some Ayurvedic medicine preparations include lead, mercury and arsenic and how this can lead to heavy metal toxicity in several case reports.
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Deli Boys is a funny, timely ride for our distracted era: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/06/arts/deli-boys-review/Deli Boys: one of the most bingeable shows about the Muslim diaspora imaginable: https://hyphenonline.com/2025/03/06/deli-boys-hulu-disney-plus-muslim-pakistani-comedy/Deli Boys Creator Abdullah Saeed on Telling a Brand-New, Brilliantly Original Kind of Crime Story: https://www.vogue.com/article/abdullah-saeed-deli-boys-interviewDeli Boys’ Poorna Jagannathan: Never Has She Ever Played a Villain Like This: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/deli-boys-poorna-jagannathan?srsltid=AfmBOoqXkbqsrS2K2BrhmALAkBM6VMtekLHdczOooEDKBuM1FU-VwlBL‘Deli Boys’ aims to flip the script on the stories of guys behind the counter: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2025-03-06/deli-boys-asif-ali-saagar-shaikh-abdullah-saeed‘This Show Really Faced an Uphill Battle’: https://www.vulture.com/article/deli-boys-abdullah-saeed-interview.htmlJenni Konner on the Five-Year Journey to ‘Deli Boys’ and Its ‘Magical’ End Result: https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/jenni-konner-deli-boys-1235101742/Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ayurvedic-medicine-in-depthAyurveda: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ayurvedaAyurvedic medicine tainted with heavy metals in B.C., linked to lead poisoning case: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ayurvedic-medicine-heavy-metals-1.7486308Lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/195/30/E1010Pink ladies: mercury poisoning in twin girls: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC140434/ -
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late Gene Hackman (2:04). They discuss his early life, getting into acting and his friendship with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Duvall. They also discuss Hackman’s other interests including architecture and writing. Asif and Ali then discuss their favourite Gene Hackman roles including in the movies ‘Superman’, ‘Hoosiers’, ‘Crimson Tide’, ‘Unforgiven’, ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ and ‘The Birdcage’.
Then, Asif and ALi discuss the details of the untimely deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife and caregiver, Betsy Arakawa (27:54). Because Ms. Arakawa died of hantavirus infection, Ali then asks Asif about this rare infection and how it is transmitted by exposure to rodent droppings. Asif discusses how people contract it, how common it is and where in North American you can be exposed to it. He then discusses the two serious forms of the disease – hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and hantavirus renal syndrome. He then goes over the treatment and the prevention of the disease. Finally the guys discuss the importance of recognizing caregiver burnout.
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Gene Hackman: 20 Essential Movies: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/gene-hackman-best-movies-1234794159/eureka-1983-1235271637/Our favorite Gene Hackman performances: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2025/02/27/gene-hackman-best-movies-performances-roles/A Haunting Coda: The 7 Days Gene Hackman’s Wife Could No Longer Care for Him: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/us/gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa.htmlGene Hackman's Dog Cause of Death Still Under Investigation as Cops Confirm Pet Was 'Crated' Due to Surgical Procedure: https://people.com/gene-hackman-dog-cause-of-death-under-investigation-11687674Hantavirus in humans: a review of clinical aspects and management: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(23)00128-7/abstractWhat Is Hantavirus, the Rare Disease That Killed Betsy Arakawa? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/health/what-is-hantavirus-gene-hackman-wife.htmlHantavirus: What it is, how it spreads, how often it's fatal: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/what-is-hantavirus-explained-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-1.7479265Emma Heming Willis speaks up for caregivers after Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman’s deaths: https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/entertainment/emma-heming-willis-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-caregivers/index.html -
Today, after Asif admits that he saw “Home Alone” for the first time in December 2024, the guys discuss the prolific career of the composer John Williams and the recent documentary on his life “Music by John Williams” (5:33). They discuss his early life and his unusual connection to Newfoundland. They discuss his origins as a jazz pianist, his early career scoring films and his tremendous success after he began collaborating with Steven Spielberg. After discussing William’s family life, Asif does an audio quiz for Ali and the listeners about some of Williams’ famous scores.
Only 4 movies by Steven Spielberg have not been scored by John Williams, and for at least a few of these he was supposedly unable to because of having pacemaker surgery. As such, in the second half, Ali asks Asif about pacemakers (30:54). Asif discusses what they are, as well as the indications. He then goes over the different types of pacing and pacemakers. Asif then discusses how pacemakers are inserted and what you need to avoid if you have one implanted. Finally, Ali asks Asif to clarify the differences between a defibrillator and a pacemaker.
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The Force Is Still Strong with John Williams: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-force-is-still-strong-with-john-williams4 Surprising Things We Learned From the John Williams Documentary: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/01/movies/john-williams-documentary.html‘Music by John Williams’ Review: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and More Celebrate the Iconic Composer in a Winning Disney+ Doc: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/music-by-john-williams-review-disney-plus-documentary-1236042750/Pacemaker: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia/prevention--treatment-of-arrhythmia/pacemakerPacemakers: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/pacemaker-implantIndications and Recommendations for Pacemaker Therapy: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2005/0415/p1563.html -
Today, to celebrate 200 episodes, Ali and Asif interview misinformation expert Timothy Caulfield about his new book, ‘The Certainty Illusion: What You Don’t Know and Why It Matters ’. They start off by discussing Tim’s background and how he became involved in the battle against misinformation and how he deals with internet trolls. Ali then asks Tim about certain topics he addresses in his new book including gluten, fresh vs frozen sushi and organic foods. Asif then asks Tim about some topics from his book regarding the Covid-19 pandemic including “white hat bias” and MD hucksters and the raw milk movement. They then touch on the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement and the implications of the appointment of RFK Jr in the Trump administration in the US. Finally they discuss pop culture and the misinformation campaigns against Blake Lively and Amber Heard.
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The Certainty Illusion: What You Don't Know and Why It Matters: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451/the-certainty-illusion-by-timothy-caulfield/9780735245884Who Trolled Amber? https://www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/who-trolled-amberWhat to know about the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama: Legal complaint, PR accusations and more: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-us-lawsuit-what-know-rcna185274 -
After a brief discussion about plane crashes and measles outbreaks, Asif and Ali preview the upcoming 97th annual Academy Awards. taking place on March 2, 2025 (no medical topic this episode). After discussing the amazing score for ‘Conclave’, the guys go over their Oscar picks in the following categories: Original and Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Picture. In the course of their conversation they also go into detail on the controversies regarding the film ‘Emilia Perez’.
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'Emilia Pérez' is winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too? https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/emilia-perez-controversy-explained-rcna186937Journalist Who Uncovered Karla Sofía Gascón’s Racist Tweets Explains Why She Looked for Them: ‘I’m Not a Studio Plant’: https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/journalist-sarah-hagi-discovered-karla-sofia-gascon-tweets-1236293396/ -
Today Asif and Ali discuss the Oscar nominated movie “The Substance” (1:44) (mild spoilers follow). They discuss the overall genre of body horror and the classic Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg and how the end of the substance is similar to the end of ‘The Fly’. They then chat about how ‘The Substance’ was developed by acclaimed director Coralie Fargeat. They discuss the cast – including an award winning turn by Demi Moore – and the superb make up and special effects. They also briefly discuss some alleged conflict on the set. The guys then sum up their thoughts on the movie.
Then Ali asks Asif about botulinum toxin (Botox) (23:05) . Asif discusses first what botulism is and how humans can be infected with it, especially in infants. He then discusses the toxin specifically, and chats about what it is, how it works and its use in cosmetic procedures as well as medical procedures. Asif then discusses the risks of the procedure and the costs.
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Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley recall 'brutal,' bloody shoot for grotesque horror film The Substance: 'Can't f---ing move': https://ew.com/demi-moore-the-substance-brutal-shoot-prosthetics-blood-preview-8713538The Brains Behind ‘The Substance:’ How Coralie Fargeat Stayed True to Her Gutsy Vision: ‘Everyone Wanted Me to Make It Less Violent, Less Excessive’: https://variety.com/2025/film/global/the-substance-coralie-fargeat-oscars-1236289808/If You Thought Demi Moore’s Transformation Was Crazy in ‘The Substance,’ Wait Til You Hear How They Did It: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/demi-moore-the-substance-crazy-scenes-1236062561/Inside Elisabeth’s Transformation Into ‘Gollum’ and ‘Monstro’ in ‘The Substance’: https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/the-substance-prosthetic-designer-gollum-monstro-interview-1235051839/Demi Moore filmed 45 ‘very difficult' takes of ‘heart-wrenching’ scene in The Substance: ‘Got to a point where I… https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/demi-moore-filmed-45-very-difficult-takes-of-heart-wrenching-scene-in-the-substance-got-to-a-point-where-i-101725428808345-amp.htmlBotulinum Toxin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557387/Botox: Cosmetic and medical uses: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158647#medical-usesBotulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Wrinkles: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0801/p168.html -
After a truly inane discussion about ‘back slashes’ vs ‘forward slashes’, the guys discuss the career of the late Christopher Reeve and the recent documentary on his life ‘Superman / Man’ (2:41). They discuss Reeve’s early career, his studies at Julliard and his iconic role as Superman. They then discuss his tragic horseback riding accident and how he was left with significant spinal cord injuries. They then talk about his advocacy work in the latter part of his life and his death in 2004. They then give their thoughts on the documentary itself.
Then Ali asks Asif in more detail about spinal cord injuries (30:19). Asif starts of with defining spinal cord injuries and how common they are. He then talks about the causes, symptoms and the immediate treatment. Ali then asks Asif about the prognosis and long term treatment. Finally, Asif discusses promising new experimental treatments for spinal cord injury.
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Dynamite Magazine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamite_(magazine)‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Review: A Superbly Made and Supremely Moving Portrait of the Actor’s Fall and Rise: https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/super-man-the-christopher-reeve-story-review-1235881449/Christopher Reeve's son recalls the Superman actor's powerful Oscars appearance following accident: https://ew.com/christopher-reeve-son-recalls-superman-actor-powerful-oscars-speech-after-accident-8547131A Superman, on- and off-screen: how Christopher Reeves defied Chile’s junta:https://chiletoday.cl/a-superman-on-and-off-screen-how-christopher-reeves-defied-pinochet/Man and Superman: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1126178/Spinal Cord Injuries: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK560721/Management of Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Review of the Literature: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/surgery/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2021.698736/fullBrain Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Using His Thoughts: https://web.archive.org/web/20230726205430/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/science/paralysis-brain-implants-ai.html -
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of comedian Anthony Jeselnik and his special ‘Bones and All’ (1:54). They discuss his early life, when they first saw him (Ali actually met him person!) and an insightful interview with Jeselnik in ‘Cracked Magazine’. They discuss Jeselnik’s success as well as his admiration for Norm MacDonald.
The guys then discuss (31:31) psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) (NB Jeselnik does a dark character on stage, but does not have psychopathy or ASPD). Asif starts off with ASPD and discusses what it is and about how conduct disorder in childhood is related. Asif talks about how common it is and the prevalence in the prison population. Asif goes over the diagnostic criteria as well as the treatment and prognosis. Asif then briefly discusses how psychopathy is slightly different and also discusses the concept of ‘corporate psychopaths’.
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Anthony Jeselnik Is Evolving. But He’s Not Losing His Edge: https://www.cracked.com/article_44517_anthony-jeselnik-is-evolving-but-hes-not-losing-his-edge.htmlAnthony Jeselnik Attacks Modern Comedians: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3W-VCMzXhM8?feature=shareAntisocial Personality Disorder: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546673/What is the difference between sociopathy and psychopathy? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/psychopath-vs-sociopath#psychopathyPsychopathic, Sociopathic, or Antisocial Personality? https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/tyrannical-minds/201907/psychopathic-sociopathic-or-antisocial-personality -
Groundbreaking director David Lynch passed away recently, so today Asif and Ali review his career (4:17). They review his classic movies and television shows including Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks: the Return. They discuss his legacy as well as the tributes that poured in after his death. They discuss his battle with emphysema and in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this disease (39:37). Asif talks about what emphysema is, how common it is and the main symptoms. He then discusses how it is diagnosed and the utility of pulmonary function tests. He then goes over the treatment and prognosis.
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Why a unionized warehouse in Quebec posed a threat to Amazon: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/unionized-amazon-warehouse-quebec-concern-1.7441043Amazon Unleashed Flood of Water on Striking Workers, Say Teamsters: https://inthesetimes.com/article/amazon-flooded-striking-workers-say-teamstersUnion: https://www.unionthefilm.com/David Lynch, Auteur Drawn to the Dark and the Dreamlike, Dies at 78: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-lynch-blue-velvet-mulholland-drive-1236110711/David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/david-lynch-dead-director-blue-velvet-twin-peaks-1236276106/How David Lynch Became and Icon of Cinema: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/how-david-lynch-became-an-icon-of-cinemaMulholland Drive: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mulholland-drive-2001The world's 40 best directors: https://www.theguardian.com/film/features/page/0,11456,1082823,00.htmlKyle MacLachlan: How David Lynch Invented Me:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/opinion/kyle-maclachlan-david-lynch.htmlSteven Spielberg Honors David Lynch as Hollywood Mourns a Film Icon: ‘The World Is Going to Miss Such an Original and Unique Voice’: https://web.archive.org/web/20250116221206/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/david-lynch-remembered-steven-spielberg-1236276104/ The Fabelmans 2022 Final Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4BAY9ERJowDavid Lynch Started Smoking at Age 8 — Now He Needs Oxygen to Walk: 'It's a Big Price to Pay': https://people.com/david-lynch-smoking-at-age-8-now-he-needs-oxygen-copd-exclusive-8743594Emphysema: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482217/FEV1 and COPD: How to Interpret Your Results: https://www.healthline.com/health/fev1-copd
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Today, in anticipation of its second season, Asif and Ali discuss the hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance’ (1:49). They discuss the development of the show, creator Dan Erickson and producer/director Ben Stiller. After several tangents the guys go over the cast, including Adam Scott, the plot and the production design of the show. They give their overall thoughts on season 1 and then Asif discusses the first episode of season 2.
Then Ali asks Asif about memory (34:35). Asif talks about how memory is organized, the different types of memory and why forgetting is often due to a lack of attention. He then discusses different types of amnesia. After discussing why we make so many errors with our memory, Asif then discusses what we can do to improve our memory.
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Ben Stiller on ‘Severance,’ Selling Out and Being Jewish Today: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/magazine/ben-stiller-interview.htmlThe Hollywood Slog That Led Adam Scott to “Severance”: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/12/30/adam-scott-profileAdam Scott on the ‘innies’ and ‘outies’ of Severance Season 2: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-adam-scott-on-the-innies-and-outies-of-severance-season-2/How Memory Works and 6 Tips to Improve It: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-memory-works-and-6-tips-to-improve-it/Comic explainer: how memory works: https://theconversation.com/comic-explainer-how-memory-works-64485Learning and memory: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4248571/The Neuroscience of Memory: Implications for the Courtroom: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4183265/Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know? https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/preventing-alzheimers-disease-what-do-we-knowAlzheimer's prevention: Does it exist? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/alzheimers-prevention/faq-20058140Memory: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/memory -
Today Asif and Ali catchup on news from the first few weeks of January. They start off by discussing Nikki Glaser and her Golden Globes performance (2:38). They discuss a recent New York Times article about her process and how she practiced her set in front of comedy club crowds over 90 times. They also discuss Conan O’Brien’s thoughts on Nikki Glaser’s work ethic.
Then Asif asks Ali about Ali being the host of Canada’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on the CBC with Ian Hanomansing, Adrienne Arsenault and Jann Arden (19:38). Ali talks about the huge viewership for the broadcast, the stresses of live TV and hosting for hours at a time.
Finally Ali asks Asif about the recent Norovirus outbreaks (35:00). Asit talks about what it is, how contagious it is and how it is (easily) transmitted. He then goes over the symptoms, treatment and when to go to the ER.
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Nikki Glaser Wants to Kill as Host of the Globes. Is She Overthinking It?: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/arts/television/nikki-glaser-golden-globes-host.htmlComic Nikki Glaser On Roasts & Hurt Feelings: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/03/1222640157/nikki-glaser-roastNikki Glaser Tells the Jokes She Didn’t Use at the Golden Globes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i33-r26oFuYNikki Glaser on the Changes to Her Golden Globes Jokes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUgYWf8yfeAConan Thinks Nikki Glaser Did The Greatest Roast Of All Time | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyI5wvRCfF8CBC resurrects plans for live New Year’s Eve broadcast specials: https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/national-news/cbc-resurrects-plans-for-live-new-years-eve-broadcast-specials-7705391Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about this nasty bug: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/norovirus-cases-are-on-the-rise-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-nasty-bug-1.7427355University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill: https://globalnews.ca/news/10954192/university-of-guelph-norovirus/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/food-poisoning/norovirus/health-professionals.htmlNorovirus: For health professionals: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-taylor-shellfish-canada-ulc-brand-oysters-recalled-due-norovirus-0Norovirus: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/index.html; https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/prevention/index.html - もっと表示する
