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NB: This episode was recorded BEFORE Tony Hinchcliffe appeared at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Stay tuned to the end of the episode for Ali’s and Asif’s takes on Tony Hinchcliffe’s jokes from the rally.
Today, the discuss Tony Hinchcliffe and his podcast ‘Kill Tony’ (5:43). They discuss Tony Hinchcliffe’s background, his start in comedy and the influence of Jeff Ross and Joe Rogan. Ali then describes the premise of ‘Kill Tony’ and the concept of one-minute sets.
Then Ali asks Asif about the evidence as to whether cell phones cause cancer (29:59). Asif talks about the type of radiation that cell phones emit and how in the past how in the past, the The International Agency for Research on Cancer, the WHO’s cancer agency, classified radio wave / cell phone exposure as a possible carcinogen to humans in 2011. He then talks about the most recent review from the WHO which found no connection between cellphone use and brain cancer. He also discusses the lack of evidence for Bluetooth and cell phones towers causing cancer. Finally, he discusses the “real” health danger from cell phones.
At 49:53 Ali and Asif discuss Tony Hinchcliffe’s appearance at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally.
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Show Notes:
Comedian Peng Dang 'shocked' by Tony Hinchcliffe's racial slur: 'Asian people are still getting attacked': https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/05/13/comedian-tony-hinchcliffe-under-fire-racial-slur-peng-dang/5070632001/Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe dropped by agents after calling Chinese comic Peng Dang racist slur on stage: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/news/tony-hinchcliffe-peng-dang-wme-b1846845.htmlCell Phones and Cancer Risk: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheetCellular (Cell) Phones: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/radiation-exposure/cellular-phones.htmlDo cellphones cause brain cancer? A WHO review of 63 studies finds no link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/09/03/cellphones-cancer-risk-radiation/No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/no-link-between-mobile-phones-brain-cancer-who-led-study-says-2024-09-03/Bonus Notes:
The Rise of Techno-authoritarianism: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/03/facebook-meta-silicon-valley-politics/677168/Where J.D. Vance Gets His Weird, Terrifying Techno-Authoritarian Ideas: https://newrepublic.com/article/183971/jd-vance-weird-terrifying-techno-authoritarian-ideas -
Today, the guys discuss the 30th anniversary of ‘Pulp Fiction’ (1:23). The guys chat about when they first saw it and their thoughts about their recent rewatch. They discuss the writing in the movie, its development and its stellar cast. They then chat about the classic soundtrack and the legacy of the film.
Then, after the recent death of a child in Ontario from rabies from a bat, Ali asks Asif about this disease (29:45). Asif discusses how common it is, what causes it and how it is transmitted. He then goes over the primary symptoms and how prompt treatment is vital to prevent loss of life. Finally they discuss what to do if someone is bitten by an animal and especially what to do if one encounters a bat.
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The Pulp Fiction Oral History: Uma Thurman, Quentin Tarantino, and John Travolta Retrace the Movie’s Making: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/01/pulp-fiction-oral-history-quentin-tarantinoThe Inside Story of ‘Pulp Fiction’: 20 Creatives Break Down Making the ‘Tarantinoverse’ Look and Feel: https://variety.com/2024/film/features/pulp-fiction-inside-story-30th-anniversary-20-cast-crew-tarantinoverse-1236176951/Pulp Fiction writer jailed for fatal crash: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/oct/01/pulp-fiction-writer-jailedBrantford, Ont.-area child dies from rabies after contact with a bat, health official says: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/rabies-death-1.7341335Rabies: https://www.nature.com/articles/nrdp201791Rabies: the clinical features, management and prevention of the classic zoonosis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4954532/ -
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Today, Ali and Asif debate their top albums of 1994 (1:30) and spoiler… there is not a lot of overlap!
Then Ali, based on his personal experiences, asks Asif about hospital parking (38:38). Asif talks about the situation in Canada and how parking contributes a large amount to the financial bottom line of hospitals. He then contrasts it to the situation in the US and in the UK. He then discusses cancer patients specifically and how parking costs contribute to “financial toxicity” in these patients. Finally he discusses some particularly bad takes on why hospital parking is “good for patients”.
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Advocates want parking fees waived for hospital staff, but hospitals see little wiggle room: https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/advocates-want-parking-fees-waived-for-hospital-staff-but-hospitals-see-little-wiggle-room/article_911e3835-04fa-5ff6-92c0-5044ecd955bd.htmlOpinion: Sault Area Hospital's paid parking should be scrapped by board: https://www.saultstar.com/opinion/opinion-sault-area-hospitals-paid-parking-should-be-scrapped-by-board'Mean spirited': Sask. criticized for making cancer patients pay hospital parking fees: https://regina.ctvnews.ca/mean-spirited-sask-criticized-for-making-cancer-patients-pay-hospital-parking-fees-1.6868887‘Kicking You When You’re Down’: Many Cancer Patients Pay Dearly for Parking: https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/kicking-you-when-youre-down-many-cancer-patients-pay-dearly-for-parking/Cancer patients endure an overlooked financial burden: hospital parking fees: https://www.statnews.com/2022/12/07/hospital-parking-fees/Hospital parking: health care’s controversial cost: https://healthydebate.ca/2014/08/topic/hospital-parking-fees/Why patients benefit from hospital parking: https://www.parking-mobility.org/2018/03/13/why-patients-benefit-from-paying-for-hospital-parking/Evaluation of parking-related financial toxicity associated with cancer treatments in Western Canada: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36494294/Parking-centred health care: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255194/Why free hospital parking isn't as good as it sounds: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jan/02/free-hospital-parking-daily-mirror-jeremy-corbynAssessment of Parking Fees at National Cancer Institute–Designated Cancer Treatment Centers: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2768017 -
Today the guys discuss the career of actor Kevin Bacon (2:41). They discuss when they were first exposed to him and his early career. Then then discuss his breakout role in ‘Footloose’ and how afterwards he pivoted to become more of a character actor. After discussing his hit movies, then they chat about the party game ‘6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon’. They discuss the origin of the game, what a “Bacon Number” is and eventually determine how many degrees away Ali is from Kevin bacon!
Then they discuss Raynaud’s phenomenon (22:26), which Bacon’s daughter, Sosie, is reported to have. Asif talks about what it is and why it is called a “phenomenon”, how common it is and the main symptoms you can get. Aid then goes over the causes of Raynaud’s. Ali then asks Asif about how it is diagnosed and treated.
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A Second Wind Is Blowing For Kevin Bacon: https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/25/movies/a-second-wind-is-blowing-for-kevin-bacon.html60 Facts About Kevin Bacon For Kevin Bacon's 60th Birthday: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/kevin-bacon-trivia-things-you-didnt-knowThe exact history of 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon': https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/the-exact-history-of-six-degrees-of-kevin-bacon/NCVVAU73UZ4TNCZAK726ENOBBQ/Who is Kevin Bacon’s daughter with Kyra Sedgwick, Sosie Bacon? https://www.msn.com/en-xl/lifestyle/other/who-is-kevin-bacon-s-daughter-with-kyra-sedgwick-sosie-bacon-the-nepo-baby-is-dating-fellow-actor-scoot-mcnairy-and-is-set-to-star-alongside-liam-neeson-and-joe-keery-in-cold-storage/ar-AA1rBugE?ocid=BingNewsSerpRaynaud’s phenomenon and related vasospastic disorders: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1358863X20983455A Review of Raynaud’s Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6139949/Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Reviewing the Pathophysiology and Management Strategies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8884459/Raynaud Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499833/ -
Today, the guys discuss the new documentary on the quintessential Canadian band, The Tragically Hip (3:45). They discuss how the docuseries was directed by the brother of Gord Downine (the late front man for the Tragically Hip), Mike Downie. They talk about the numerous talking heads in the doc, the story behind some songs and the lack of success of the Hip in the USA. They also talk about strife in the band in the 2000’s as well as Downie’s cancer diagnosis. Then the guys list their top 5 Tragically Hip songs (20:25).
Then, since Downie died of glioblastoma, the guys discuss this disorder (47:20). Asif describes how this is one of the most common brain cancers as well as risk factors for it. He then discusses the presenting symptoms as well as the treatment as well as the unfortunately poor prognosis
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Tragically Hip Doc Shows Why They Should’ve Been More Than Canada’s Favorite Band: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tragically-hip-no-dress-rehearsal-documentary-1235106767/‘The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal’: An intimate look at Canada’s band: https://globalnews.ca/news/10752379/the-tragically-hip-no-dress-rehearsal-gord-downie-canada-interview/Gord Downie 'like a Terry Fox in the modern day,' says doctor: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/gord-downie-like-a-terry-fox-in-the-modern-day-says-doctor-1.3640326Glioblastoma (GBM): https://www.abta.org/tumor_types/glioblastoma-gbm/ -
Today, after a brief quiz, Asif and Ali discuss the career of the late James Earl Jones. Ali goes over Jones’ accolades and the fact that he is one of the few people who have one an EGOT(Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). They discuss his early life and how some major life events may have contributed to him developing a stutter. They discuss his early Broadway and theater career and then his movie career, particularly as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in the Lion King. They then discuss his legacy and how his voice might live on even after his death.
Then Ali asks Asif about stuttering. Asif goes over the different types, how common it is, as well as the presumed causes, including whether it is linked to anxiety or not. He then talks about how it is diagnosed and how it is differentiated from normal developmental dysfluency. He then talks about how it is treated.
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James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-earl-jones-dead-darth-vader-lion-king-1236138656/James Earl Jones’ Death Spurs Questions About His ‘Star Wars’ Future: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-earl-jones-death-voice-1236000596/Stuttering (Stammering): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603738/Stuttering: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4907555/Jose Piranian: https://www.jozepiranian.com/How a big league star changed my son's life: https://www.mlb.com/news/george-springer-helped-writer-son-with-stutter -
Today the guys discuss the extremely popular HBO docuseries “Chimp Crazy (1:39). The guys discuss the background of the series and director Eric Good (Tiger King) developed the series. They then discuss how the series main subject, Tonia Haddix, got involved with keeping primates as pets in addition to discussing the involvement of actor Alan Cumming in the docuseries. Asif then asks Ali about an interview he did with journalist Sam Adams about the controversy behind the making of ‘Chimp Crazy’ and Eric Goode hiring a proxy director for the series.
Ali then asks Asif about monkey (primate) attacks and monkey bites (25:11). Asif goes over how the two main causes of primate attacks are primate ownership and over-habituation. With regards to pet ownership, Asif outlines a few major gruesome pet chimpanzee attacks in the US and in particular the attack by a chimp named Travis whose victim was featured on ‘Oprah’. Asif then discusses overhabituation which is caused often by monkeys’ desire for human food. He discusses the risks of monkey bites including the potentially fatal disease caused by the ‘B-virus’. Asif then concludes by discussing how to avoid monkey bites when on vacation in tropical areas.
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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Is it ethical to watch the new docuseries Chimp Crazy? https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/is-it-ethical-to-watch-the-new-docuseries-chimp-crazy-1.7301775The Grotesquerie of Chimp Crazy: https://slate.com/culture/2024/08/chimp-crazy-documentary-tonia-haddix-tonka-tiger-king-hbo-max.htmlShe Faked Her Chimp’s Death. Then Things Went Apesh!t: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tonia-haddix-peta-tonka-fake-monkey-death-1388070/‘Chimp Crazy’ Star Tonia Haddix Would Change (Almost) Nothing: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/chimp-crazy-tonia-haddix-tonka-interview-1235093696/Here’s what the Toronto IKEA monkey is up to, 10 years later: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/12/09/toronto-ikea-monkey-10-years-later-darwin/Behind The Scenes: The Monkey From 'Speed Racer' Was A Jerk: https://www.cracked.com/article_32977_behind-the-scenes-the-monkey-from-speed-racer-was-a-jerk.htmlThe Double Dishonesty of Chimp Crazy: https://www.vulture.com/article/chimp-crazy-director-deception-tonia-haddix.htmlThe Will to Live: https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/chimp-attack-victim-charla-nash-shows-her-faceA Primate Party Gone Horribly Awry: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-mar-05-me-chimp5-story.htmlhttps://theconversation.com/why-monkeys-attack-people-a-primate-expert-explains-221547https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/5/hong-kongs-first-monkey-virus-case-what-do-we-know-about-the-b-virusMonkeys blamed for hundreds of puppy deaths captured in India: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/21/monkeys-blamed-for-hundreds-of-puppy-deaths-captured-in-india -
Today, the guys discuss their top 5 episodes of the classic sitcom ‘Friends’. But they switch things up by doing the medical topic first by discussing Ketamine and its role in Matthew Perry’s death (3:53). Ali starts out by asking Asif about how exactly ketamine was involved in Matthew Perry’s drowning death. Asif then goes over the history of ketamine, how it works and how it is mainly used as anesthesia. Ali then asks him about how it has been increasingly used in depression and Asif goes over the scientific evidence for this (after a brief digression about electroconvulsive therapy). They then discuss the abuse potential of ketamine and the side effects. They then discuss a New York Times article from last discussing ketamine abuse, telemedicine and compounding pharmacies. They then wrap up the section by discussing the individuals arrested for providing the ketamine implicated in Matthew Perry’s death. Then in the second, more lighthearted half, the guys each list their top 5 ‘Friends’ episodes (31:43).
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Ketamine: https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/ketamineMatthew Perry’s Death Shines a Harsh Light on Ketamine Treatment: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/arts/television/matthew-perry-ketamine-treatment.htmlMatthew Perry’s Assistant and Doctors Charged With Getting Him Ketamine: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/arts/television/matthew-perry-charges-ketamine.htmlA Fraught New Frontier in Telehealth: Ketamine: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/20/us/ketamine-telemedicine.htmlKetamine and other glutamate receptor modulators for depression in adults with unipolar major depressive disorder: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8434915/FDA alerts health care professionals of potential risks associated with compounded ketamine nasal spray: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/fda-alerts-health-care-professionals-potential-risks-associated-compounded-ketamine-nasal-sprayThe One With.... Every Friends episode ranked worst to best: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/friends-episodes-ranked-best-worst-cast-b2469469.htmlI Have Ranked The Top 50 "Friends" Episodes: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hopelasater/best-friends-episodes-ranked -
Today, the guys discuss entertainment they consumed in the summer of 2024 (2:31). Asif goes first by discussing his disappointment with season 3 of ‘The Bear’, and similarities to ‘House of the Dragon’, ‘The Boys’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3. He then discusses ‘Time Bandits’, ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ and ‘Love Lies Bleeding’. Asif concludes by discussing a news article about a recent apology from MMA star Ronda Roussey. Ali talks about what he watched when recovering from hernia surgery including ‘Chef’, ‘Hacks’ and the somewhat controversial 1994 movie ‘Leon The Professional’. He then talks about his hate for the series ‘Love’, Sebastian Maniscalco’s ‘Bookie’ and re-watching stand up specials.
Then Ali asks Asif about ‘The Yips’ aka task specific dystonia (32:59). Asif talks about the history of the disease in golf as well as other sports and music. He discusses how common it is and the theory of why it develops in certain people. Asif describes how some affected people can overcome the dystonia using sensory tricks (“geste antagoniste”). He then talks about the treatment and how botulinum toxin is often used.
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The Bear season three review – unbelievably frustrating: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/jun/27/the-bear-season-three-review-unbelievably-frustrating‘It feels torturous’: how much longer can House of the Dragon fail to give viewers what they want? https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/aug/06/house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-prequel‘Ted Lasso’ Heads Toward Season 4 Greenlight With Options Pickup For 3 Core Cast Members: https://deadline.com/2024/08/ted-lasso-season-4-deal-near-brett-goldstein-hannah-waddingham-1236049653/Time Bandits Offers a Fun Summer Diversion: https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/time-bandits-apple-tv-review-2024Watch Rose Glass Explain How ‘Showgirls,’ ‘Crash,’ and ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Informed ‘Love Lies Bleeding’: https://www.indiewire.com/video/love-lies-bleeding-director-rose-glass-sundance-interview-1234947040/'Regretted it every day of my life': Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey apologizes for sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy theory years ago: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/regretted-every-day-life-former-mma-fighter-ronda-rousey-apologizes-sh-rcna167913Natalie Portman Reflects on ‘Leon, the Professional’: It Has ‘Some Cringey, to Say the Least, Aspects to It’: https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/natalie-portman-leon-the-professional-cringey-1234861987/Netflix’s Love makes a strong case against creating TV with binge-watching in mind: https://www.vox.com/2016/2/21/11075740/netflix-love-review-judd-apatow"He's got the yips" - Blue Jays fans distraught as All-Star Alek Manoah struggles in Spring Training debut: https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-he-s-got-yips-blue-jays-fans-distraught-all-star-alek-manoah-struggles-spring-training-debutThe Yips: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/05/26/the-yipsFocal task specific dystonia: a review and update: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5502053/The Yips: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yips -
Today on the second of a two-part episode, the guys continue their discussion of Steve Martin (1:43). They start off the episode by going through Steve Martin’s filmography, including the Jerk, All of Me, Three Amigos, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Father of the Bride, Roxanne, L.A. Story, Bowfinger, The Pink Panther, amongst others. They then discuss Martin’s other works including his dramatic and musical plays. They also discuss his banjo playing and his musical albums. Finally, they discuss his recent hit show, ‘Only Murders in the Building’.
Then, since Martin suffers from Tinnitus, in the second half, the guys discuss this disorder (26:58). Asif talks about what it is, how common it is and how there are actually two types of tinnitus – objective tinnitus which others can hear and subjective tinnitus which only you can hear. They then discuss the presumed causes of tinnitus. Asif goes over how it is diagnosed and finally how it can be difficult to treat.
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Steve Martin Goes To ‘Pieces’ In Morgan Neville’s Emmy-Contending Doc About Comedy Great: https://deadline.com/2024/06/steve-martin-a-documentary-in-two-pieces-director-morgan-neville-interview-1235981240/amp/Morgan Neville on Steve Martin and the Glut of Celebrity Documentaries: ‘We Are Emerging From What Was Peak Production of All Things’ : https://variety.com/2024/film/features/morgan-neville-steve-martin-celebrity-documentaries-1235951659/amp/STEVE! (martin) – a documentary in 2 pieces: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/steve-martin-a-documentary-in-2-pieces/umc.cmc.7kkgskd7j0lomjoqdo97l80qlSteve Martin – Born Standing Up: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Born-Standing-Up/Steve-Martin/9781416553656Steve Martin: The Television Stuff: https://www.avclub.com/steve-martin-the-television-stuff-1798174880Number One is Walking: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250815293/numberoneiswalkingJoe List: https://www.comedianjoelist.com/Tinnitus: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/856916-overview#a2An association between marijuana use and tinnitus: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7278074/Relationships between tinnitus and the prevalence of anxiety and depression: https://read.qxmd.com/read/27301552/relationships-between-tinnitus-and-the-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression?redirected=slugACR Appropriateness Criteria® Tinnitus: 2023 Update: https://read.qxmd.com/read/38040471/acr-appropriateness-criteria-tinnitus-2023-update?redirected=slug -
Today on a two-part episode, the guys discuss the career of legendary comedian Steve Martin. The guys start off the episode by discussing the recent documentary Steve! By Morgan Neville, which was actually released on Apple TV + as two different documentaries (Ali also gives a quick personal anecdote about Morgan Neville). At 7:50 Ali talks about Steve Martin’s accolades and then the guys discuss Steve Martin’s early interest in magic. They speak about Martin’s comedy process and how he uses logic and philosophy in his comedy act. They talk about opening for other acts and how Martin eventually decided to only be a headliner and how his gray hair helped his act. They take about his rapid ascent in the mid-late 70’s, how he was selling out arenas and stadiums and how he quit stand up at the peak, when he was the most successful stand up comic in the world.
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Steve Martin Goes To ‘Pieces’ In Morgan Neville’s Emmy-Contending Doc About Comedy Great: https://deadline.com/2024/06/steve-martin-a-documentary-in-two-pieces-director-morgan-neville-interview-1235981240/amp/Morgan Neville on Steve Martin and the Glut of Celebrity Documentaries: ‘We Are Emerging From What Was Peak Production of All Things’ : https://variety.com/2024/film/features/morgan-neville-steve-martin-celebrity-documentaries-1235951659/amp/STEVE! (martin) – a documentary in 2 pieces: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/steve-martin-a-documentary-in-2-pieces/umc.cmc.7kkgskd7j0lomjoqdo97l80qlSteve Martin – Born Standing Up: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Born-Standing-Up/Steve-Martin/9781416553656Steve Martin: The Television Stuff: https://www.avclub.com/steve-martin-the-television-stuff-1798174880 -
Today on a special episode, Ali discusses his recent hernia surgery (5:06). He talks about how our hernia episode from last year prompted him to go for this procedure as well as what tests were done beforehand. He then talks about his consultation with the surgeon and his decision whether or not to do laparoscopic surgery. Asif asks Ali about what prep Ali needed to do for the surgery as well as what the day of the surgery was like. Ali then provides an update on how he is doing in the recovery phase. Then the guys go back and listen to our discussion of hernias from an episode from last year (34:55).
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Abdominal Hernias: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/189563-overviewInguinal 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 -
Today Ali and Asif (who is battling a cold) discuss the career of the late Bob Newhart (1:47). They discuss his early life and how he got started in comedy. They then discuss his phenomenal success with his debut album “The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart”. They discuss his comedy style and why it has been so hard for others to duplicate it. They also go over a bit of trivia, namely how Bob Newhart at the first pay-per-view television special. They then go over his class television shows ‘ The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘Newhart’, including the latter’s classic final episode.
Newhart died on July 18 2024, following a series of short illnesses; but during the time he was on ‘Newhart’, in 1985, he was taken to the ER due to secondary polycythemia. In the second half of the episode (28:29), Asif talks to Ali about the 3 different kinds of polycythemia. Asif describes how spurious polycythemia is actually due to volume contraction and how secondary polycythemia (which Newhart had) can be due to a variety of causes, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heavy tobacco smoking. He then talks about polycythemia vera, which is actually a type of blood cancer. He then goes over the presenting symptoms, investigations and treatment for polycythemia.
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Bob Newhart, Beloved Comedian, Actor and Newhart Star, Dies at 94: https://people.com/bob-newhart-dead-comedian-actor-was-94-7502376Polycythemia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526081/Secondary Polycythemia: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/205039-treatmentPolycythemia Vera: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cancer/if-hp-cancer-guide-lyhe009-pv.pdfPolycythemia Vera: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/205114-overview -
A few episodes ago, we discussed the AV club’s top 40 albums of all time. Today Ali gives us a list of his favorite comedy specials that did NOT make the list (1:12). Ali discusses the following albums (not in order):
John Mulaney - BABY J (2023)
Norm MacDonald – NOTHING SPECIAL (2022)
Patrice O’Neal - ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (2011)
Chris Rock – BRING THE PAIN (1996)
Gary Gulman - NO CAN DEFEND (2012) / BORN ON THIRD BASE (2023)
Eddie Izzard - DRESS TO KILL (1999)
Bill Burr - I'M SORRY YOU FEEL THAT WAY (2014)
Mike Birbiglia - MY GIRLFRIEND’S BOYFRIEND (2013)
Ali Wong - BABY COBRA (2016)
Taylor Tomlinson – QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS (2020)
Then based on a listener suggestion and some recent news articles, the guys discuss whether it is possible to measure brain waves (25:18) (spoiler: it is and Asif does this every day at work). Asif talks about the history of recording brain waves aka electroencephalography or EEG. He goes into how it works, what the test consists of and what it is used for. The guys then loop back to the question from listener James about Apple’s patent for an Airpod that can measure brain waves. Ali then asks Asif about the drawbacks and dangers of EEG. Asif discusses some of the more dubious uses of EEG including qEEG and neurofeedback. He then goes over some news articles, including India convicting a woman using a brain wave test (the Brain Electrical Oscillations Signature test) and the questionable use of brain wave guided therapy on First Nations youth in Canada.
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AirPods That Can Read Your Brainwaves: https://medium.com/@rushenwick/airpods-that-can-read-your-brainwaves-root-hack-87e4481c4ef7Apple Invents a next-generation AirPods Sensor System that could measure Biosignals and Electrical Activity of a user's Brain: https://www.patentlyapple.com/2023/07/apple-invents-a-next-generation-airpods-sensor-system-that-could-measure-biosignals-and-electrical-activity-of-a-users-brain.htmlApple Reportedly Filed A Patent For Its AirPods To Feature Electrodes That Detect Brain Electrical Activity: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/apple-reportedly-filed-patent-airpods-221907828.htmlHow Useful Is a Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG)?: https://quackwatch.org/related/Tests/qeeg/Is neurofeedback effective for treating ADHD? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315261Neurofeedback for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Meta-Analysis of Clinical and Neuropsychological Outcomes From Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27238063/Can Monitoring Brain Waves Boost Mental Health? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/well/mind/neurofeedback-therapy-mental-health.htmlNeurofeedback, sham neurofeedback, and cognitive-behavioural group therapy in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2215036617302912The psychology of neurofeedback: Clinical intervention even if applied placebo: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-43854-005Inside the brain school: https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/brain-school-study-indigenous-biocybernaut-james-hardtIndia's use of brain scans in courts dismays critics: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/world/asia/15iht-15brainscan.16148673.html -
Today, Ali and Asif review the new documentary about Louis CK, ‘Sorry / Not Sorry’ (1:53). They start off by discussing Louis CK’s background, his blockbuster success as a stand up comedian and how he changed the financial model of stand up comedy specials. Then then discuss his sexual impropriety as outlined in the New York Times as well as in the documentary. The guys go over what they perceive as his lack of an apology as well as how CK was definitely not “canceled”.
Louis CK does suffer from male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), so in the second half of the episode, the guys discuss hair transplants (28:36) (N.B. Louis CK has never stated that he has had a hair transplant). Asif starts off by discussing how common baldness is and what causes it in most men. He then goes over other treatments for baldness like ‘Rogaine’ and ‘Propecia’. He then goes over what hair transplants entail, the procedure, the costs, and the outcomes.
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Show Notes: Louis C.K. Is Accused by 5 Women of Sexual Misconduct: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.htmlThe sexual harassment allegations against Louis C.K., explained: https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/11/9/16629400/louis-ck-allegations-masturbationHey, Comedy: Don’t Let Them Back In: https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/the-industry/sexual-misconduct-in-comedyOpinion: This film is chilling reminder of how ‘not sorry’ Louis C.K. is: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/12/opinions/sorry-not-sorry-louis-ck-misconduct-women-comedy-stewart/index.htmlFemale Comics Sound Off on Kevin Hart, Louis C.K. and Comedy in the Age of Trump: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/female-comics-kevin-hart-louis-ck-comedy-age-trump-1201578/Comedian Louis C.K. Talks Hair Loss in Online Chat: https://www.hairlossspecialists.com/articles/louis-ck-balding-talk/130/Hair Transplantation: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/839753-overviewWhat Is the Norwood Scale? https://www.healthline.com/health/norwood-scale#stagesHair Transplants: What to Expect: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-transplants -
Today, the guys discuss and review Eddie Murphy’s new Netflix movie ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (1:42). They start off by discussing Murphy’s early career, including his stand up, his breakthrough on ‘Saturday Night Live’, and his early movies ‘48 hours’ and ‘Trading Places’. They then discuss the blockbuster success of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and its soundtrack. They chat about the development of the first Beverly Hills Cop and how other actors such as Sylvester Stallone were considered for the role of Axel Foley. They then go over the other Beverly Hills Cop movies as well as a brief aside on Eddie Murphy movies that were “misses” . Ali and Asif then give their thoughts on the new movie.
Then, since Eddie Murphy got a meniscal tear when turning in bed, in the second half, Ali asks Asif about meniscus tears (33:25). Asif goes over the anatomy of the knee and how the menisci act as “shock absorbers” in the knee. He then goes over how common meniscal tears are and what the main symptoms of a tear would be. Ali then asks Asif about how these tears are diagnosed and their treatment.
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Show Notes: The Heat Is On, Again: The Oral History of Axel Foley: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2024/7/3/24191212/beverly-hills-cop-4-axel-f-netflix-eddie-murphyStar Trek 4: The Voyage Home: Eddie Murphy replaced by Catharine Hicks, writer says: https://ew.com/article/2016/11/27/star-trek-4-voyage-home-eddie-murphy-lost-roleAll the Ways ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Pays Homage to the 1984 Original :https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/beverly-hills-cop-axel-f-similarities-callbacks-1984-original-film-1236056470‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Director Drew on Franchise Iconography — and ‘80s Action Filmmaking — for His Next-Generation Sequel: ‘We Wrecked a Million Cars’ : https://variety.com/2024/film/features/beverly-hills-cop-4-director-mark-molloy-wrecked-cars-1236059629/ Eddie Murphy Blew His Meniscus While Sleeping: htthps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/eddie-murphy-blew-his-meniscus-while-sleeping/ar-BB1p1U6qMeniscal tears among the most common of knee injuries: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/01/31/meniscal-tears-among-the-most-common-of-knee-injuries-4/Meniscus Tears: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/meniscus-tears/Knee Meniscal Tears: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431067/ -
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse.
Today, the guys discuss the new Netflix documentary “Tell them you love me” (3:25) (Spoilers abound). They discuss the case of Anna Stubblefield, a tenured professor of ethics at Rutgers University, who initially started off aiding a young black man with cerebral palsy, Derrick Johnson, with facilitated communication but was eventually charged with sexually abusing Derrick. The guys start off by discussing Derrick’s early life and then Asif takes a medical aside and discusses cerebral palsy (6:37). Asif goes over what it is, how common it is and how it does not imply anything about cognitive capabilities. He goes over the causes, the different types as well as clues that might suggest an alternate diagnosis.
The guys then go back to the case of Anna Stubblefield (16:15) and discuss how Anna believed that facilitated communication ‘unlocked’ Derrick’s intelligence and how she felt he could consent to a romantic and sexual relationship. Ali then asks Asif about the scientific evidence behind facilitated communication and how it is considered by many organizations to be a pseudoscience (30:39). The guys then discuss the potential harms of facilitated communication, before wrapping up the complicated and disturbing case (36:49).
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Show Notes: Tell Them You Love Me Doc Tells the Complicated True Story of Anna Stubblefield: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/tell-them-you-love-me-release-date-newsThe Bizarre True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Tell Them You Love Me’—Where Is Anna Stubblefield Now? https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/06/19/the-bizarre-true-story-behind-netflixs-tell-them-you-love-me--where-is-anna-stubblefield-now/The Strange Case of Anna Stubblefield: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/25/magazine/the-strange-case-of-anna-stubblefield.htmlThe Strange Case of Anna Stubblefield, Revisited: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/05/magazine/the-strange-case-of-anna-stubblefield-revisited.htmlCerebral Palsy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538147/https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/pseudoscience/who-doing-pointing-when-communication-facilitatedA history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and antiscience science working group on facilitated communication: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1996-12698-001Facilitated Communication—what harm it can do: Confessions of a former facilitator: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17489539.2012.674680?journalCode=tebc20Systematic review of facilitated communication 2014–2018 finds no new evidence that messages delivered using facilitated communication are authored by the person with disability: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2396941518821570Facilitated Communication: https://www.asha.org/policy/ps2018-00352/Facilitated Communication: https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/facilitated-communication/ -
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse.
Michael Jackson died 15 years ago, on June 25, 2009, so today the guys discuss his life and his controversies (2:56). They talk about Jackson’s early life, the success of the Jackson 5 and the abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of his father, Joe Jackson. They then discuss the success of his early solo records and the blockbuster success of ‘Thriller’. They also discuss his philanthropy and how that complicates people’s feelings for the singer. They then discuss the allegations of abuse against Michael Jackson and the 2019 documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’. The guys then try to reconcile how despite the allegations, Michael Jackson songs are still played to this day.
Since Jackson died of a propofol overdose, in the second half, the guys discuss this drug (24:11). Ali and Asif start off by going through the timeline of Jackson’s death and discussing the other drugs that were in his system. They discuss how Jackson’s personal doctor, Conrad Murray, administered benzodiazepines and propofol to Jackson. Asif discusses what propofol is, what it is commonly used for and the potential adverse effects. He then goes into detail about how propofol needs to be closely monitored when it is administered.
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Show Notes: Inside the Jackson machine: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/jacksons-legacy-jackson-5'We Are the World' at 30: 12 tales you might not know: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/01/27/we-are-the-world-30th-anniversary/22395455/Michael Jackson: A Quarter-Century Of Sexual Abuse Allegations: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/05/699995484/michael-jackson-a-quarter-century-of-sexual-abuse-allegationsLeaving Neverland: https://www.hbo.com/leaving-neverlandMichael Jackson named top-earning dead celebrity for 5th time:https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/forbes-dead-celeb-earnings-2017-1.4378882Steven Tyler Confessed to ‘Crimes of Passion’ With a 16-Year-Old in His Own Memoir: https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7v54d/steven-tyler-child-sexual-assault-lawsuit-memoirTIMELINE: Michael Jackson's Final Dayshttps://abcnews.go.com/2020/MichaelJackson/michael-jackson-final-days-timeline-year-death-king/story?id=10974394Propofol: https://www.drugs.com/monograph/propofol.htmlPropofol: https://www.drugs.com/monograph/propofol.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430884/Concerns mount over misuse of anaesthetic propofol among US health professionals: https://www.bmj.com/content/339/bmj.b3673Lasker Foundation 2018: https://laskerfoundation.org/announcing-the-2018-lasker-award-winners/Propofol and Green Urine: https://ekja.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.4097/kjae.2013.65.2.177Propofol-Induced Priapism, a Case Confirmed with Rechallenge: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1345/aph.1G555Michael Jackson’s doctor was much admired but financially strapped: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-feb-08-la-me-conrad-murray8-2010feb08-story.htmlProbe Into Matthew Perry’s Acquisition of Ketamine That Led to His Death Has Multiple Suspects: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/matthew-perry-death-investigation-multiple-suspects-1235933163/ -
Today, Ali and Asif start off the episode by addressing some listener mail. Then they discuss the new documentary by Ron Howard out on Disney plus entitled “Jim Henson: Idea Man” (6:59). The guys go over Jim Henson’s early background, how he got into puppetry and his early successes appearing on American variety shows. Asif and Ali then discuss when they first encountered Henson’s work. They then discuss Henson’s lifelong collaboration with puppeteer and filmmaker Frank Oz. They then go over the successful and not so successful movies of Henson, the eventual sale of The Muppets to Disney and Henson’s legacy.
Jim Hensen died of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this diagnosis (36:19). Asif starts off by discussing the bacteria which cause TSS (Staph aureus and Group A strep) and how these bacteria produce toxins which cause TSS. He then talks about how common it is and the risk factors for developing TSS. Ali asks Asif about the relationship between hyper-absorbant tampons and TSS; Asif goes into detail about the history of this association and the increased incidence of this occurring in women using tampons in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. He then talks about the common presenting symptoms, the prognosis and how it is treated.
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JFK Impersonator Vaughn Meader: Death of a Career: https://www.mobituaries.com/news/the-podcast/season-3/season-2/season-1/jfk-impersonator-vaughn-meader/Jim Henson: Idea Man: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/jim-henson-idea-man/5oKOs85ntvJSToxic Shock Syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459345/Toxic shock syndrome, tampons and laboratory standard–setting: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5436965/Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment & Management: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-treatment#d9Association of characteristics of tampon use with menstrual toxic shock syndrome in France: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(20)30052-3/fulltext -
Today, Asif and Ali discuss Bon Jovi and the recent documentary series on the band “Thank you and Goodnight” on Disney Plus. Right at they beginning the discuss the director of the docuseries, Gotham Chopra and how he is related to health guru Deepak Chopra. Then then discuss Jon Bon Jovi and his band and Bon Jovi’s early influences including Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band and Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Jukes. They then discuss his first hit “Runaway” and how it led to the formation of the band. They discuss their subsequent albums and then their breakthrough album ‘Slippery When Wet”. They discuss their brief hiatus, their comeback, and later the issues that led to Ritchie Sambora leaving the band. They then discuss Bon Jovi’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jon Bon Jovi’s politics and conclude by discussing their thoughts on the docuseries and the overall legacy of the band.
In the docuseries, Jon Bon Jovi is suffering from vocal cord issues, so in our second half, Ali asks Asif about vocal cord injuries. They start off by discussing Presbylaryngis or Vocal Fold Atrophy, which are natural changes in our vocal cords (folds), a condition which Jon Bon Jovi was diagnosed with. Asif discusses how sound is produced from the vocal folds in our larynx and what happens to the vocal folds as we age. After an aside about how Ali was the lead singer in a band, Asif discusses how presbylaryngis can be treated. The guys then discuss other types of vocal fold injury and vocal fold nodules in particular. Finally Asif gives tips on how to maintain good vocal health.
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Jon Bon Jovi Says He’s “More Than Capable” of Singing Following Vocal Cord Surgery: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/jon-bon-jovi-can-still-sing-following-vocal-cord-surgery-1235872294/'I can only give the best': Bon Jovi on vocal surgery and the road to recovery: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/29/1247749402/jon-bon-jovi-thank-you-goodnightPresbylaryngis (Vocal Fold Atrophy): https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/presbylaryngisVocal Polyps and Nodules: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/864565-overviewWhy singers like Sam Smith, Adele and Meghan Trainor are going silent: https://ew.com/article/2015/07/28/singers-vocal-cord-injuries/Why Are So Many Singers Suffering From Vocal-Cord Injuries? A Leading Surgeon Explains: https://www.vulture.com/2015/08/surgeon-explains-vocal-cord-injuries.htmlClose to Curtain Time: Management of the Injured Singer in the Acute Setting (In-Office and Backstage Evaluation): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40136-023-00470-55 tips to take the best care of your voice for everyone who sings, from a speech pathologist: https://theconversation.com/5-tips-to-take-the-best-care-of-your-voice-for-everyone-who-sings-from-a-speech-pathologist-193222 - Se mer
