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Today, Ali and Asif review their favourite entertainment from 2024. They discuss the best movies, TV shows, movies and books from the year. Listen to hear what they thought about âThe Fall Guyâ, âRicky Stanickyâ, âLa Cochinaâ, âPast Livesâ, âInside Out 2â, âDeadpool and Wolverineâ, âLove Lies Bleedingâ, âHacksâ, âThe Regimeâ, âSomebody Somewhereâ, âThe Penguinâ, âA Man on the Insideâ, âX-Men â97â, âCurb Your Enthusiasmâ and âThe Afterparty: Season 2â . They also discuss comedy specials (Rachel Feinsteinâs âBig Guyâ ), books such as âDownloadedâ,âThe Other Valleyâ, âBlood Betrayalâ, âThe Long Road Homeâ and Bonoâs âSurrenderâ. Finally then discuss Pearl Jamâs âDark Matterâ.
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'Comedy Is Very Difficult': 'Deadpool' Ryan Reynolds Gives Boss Reply To Trolls: https://www.news18.com/movies/comedy-is-very-difficult-deadpool-ryan-reynolds-gives-boss-reply-to-trolls-aa-9150285.html -
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late great Norm MacDonald. They start off by talking about his early life, his start in comedy and his breakthrough on âSaturday Night Liveâ. They discuss his other projects and then Asif asks Ali about Normâs comedy style and Aliâs thoughts on MacDonaldâs last Netflix comedy special âNothing Specialâ. After a brief discussion of Normâs gambling issues, they then discuss how he kept his diagnosis of multiple myeloma a secret for years and what eventually led to his death in 2021.
MacDonald had several stem cell transplants, so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about these. Asif explains how stem cell transplants and bone marrow transplants are the same thing, the history of this procedure and how it is used against cancer. Asif goes over the different types of transplants, how the stem cells are harvested and how one finds a donor. Finally they discuss the complications of stem cell transplants.
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The resurrection of Norm Macdonald: https://theweek.com/articles/646450/resurrection-norm-macdonald Jim Downey | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyu6wkXn1cgJim Downey & Norm Macdonald Were Both Fired From âSNLâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQIFu9QEI9YNorm Macdonald had one last secret: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/05/29/norm-macdonald-nothing-special-netflix/Norm Macdonald from 2011: http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/repost-norm-macdonald-from-2011Stem cell transplant: https://cancer.ca/en/treatments/treatment-types/stem-cell-transplantStem Cell Transplants in Cancer Treatment: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/stem-cell-transplantHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536951/ -
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Today, Ali and Asif continue their discussion about the 50th season of Saturday Night Live by discussing the recent movie âSaturday Nightâ (3:21). They discuss the fast paced format of the movie, which takes place in real time in the 90 minutes before the SNL premiere on Oct 11, 1975. They also chat about the spectacular cast and what is and what is not true in the movie. They guys then watch and give their opinions on the actual first episode of SNL.
Then, because Robert F Kennedy Jr. has been in the news as of late, they discuss his (and others) concerns about fluoride in drinking water (18:33). Asif starts off discussing what fluoride is, how it fights cavities and the history of why it was introduced to drinking water. Ali then asks about the adverse effects of high fluoride and Asif discusses the dental and skeletal issues. He then goes over the arguments against fluoridation. Finally he discusses a recent report about low IQ being associated with high fluoride levels and why this is likely NOT a cause for worry for the majority of people.
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RFK Jr admits dumping bear carcass in New York's Central Park: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2j3353vvdvoRFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5063939/rfk-jr-central-park-bear-bicycleOriginal SNL Cast and Lorne Michaels on Tom Snyder 1975: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xQP_Kdt2gE'SNL' fact check: How much of 'Saturday Night' film is real?: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/10/11/fact-check-saturday-night-snl/75459263007/Director Jason Reitman Talks âSaturday Night,â Ensemble Casts, & SNL: https://sharpmagazine.com/2024/10/17/jason-reitman-saturday-night-movie-interview/How Jason Reitman Brought âSaturday Nightâ to Life: âItâs the Fastest Iâve Ever Made a Movieâ: https://www.thewrap.com/jason-reitman-saturday-night-interview/Every SNL Sketch From The First Episode Ranked: https://screenrant.com/snl-episode-1-sketches-ranked/Was 'The Tonight Show' Host Johnny Carson Openly Hostile Over 'SNL'?: https://screenrant.com/saturday-night-live-johnny-carson-lorne-michaels-true-story/What to know about fluoride in water amid RFK Jr.'s bid to remove it: https://www.axios.com/2024/11/18/fluoride-water-rfk-jr-what-to-knowFluoride and IQ: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/23/nx-s1-5086886/fluoride-and-iqFluoride in Drinking Water and Skeletal Fluorosis: a Review of the Global Impact: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40572-020-00270-9NTP Monograph on the State of the Science Concerning Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopment and Cognition: A Systematic Review: https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/publications/monographs/mgraph08The continuing crippling challenge of skeletal fluorosis â Case series and review of literature: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214624522000089Dr. Ryan Marino on Twitter: https://x.com/RyanMarino/status/1854953935645425914 -
Some say that 1994 was the best year for movies EVER. As a result, today, Asif and Ali discuss their favorite movies from that year (no medical topic today). Listen to hear what made their list, what didnât and what overlap, if they had.
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Letterman Makes a joke about Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzRTXGLnEfYSiskel & Ebert (1994) - Speechless, Dumb & Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6MKbq8E6GgSiskel & Ebert - Hoop Dreams (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3HU10N0AE -
This year marks the 50th season of Saturday night live, so today the guys go over their favourite SNL moments from the past half decade (2:37). The guys review their top hosts, top monologues, Top Weekend update anchors, top weekend update correspondents and top 5 SNL skits EVER.
Then the guys discuss how West Nile Virus has been in the news as of late because of Dr. Anthony Fauciâs recent battle with this disease (33:44). Ali asks Asif about what exactly it is and how common it is. Asif goes over the life cycle of the virus and how both birds and mosquitos are involved in transmission. Asif then talks about the symptoms, the limited options for treatment and the prognosis.
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
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Anthony Fauci: A Mosquito in My Backyard Made Me the Sickest Iâve Ever Been: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/opinion/fauci-west-nile-virus.htmlAnthony Fauci: West Nile virus caught from mosquito ânearly took me downâ: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/anthony-fauci-west-nile-virusWest Nile Virus: An Update on Pathobiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Control and âOne Healthâ Implications: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7400489/ Transmission of West Nile Virus: https://www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/php/transmission/index.html -
Today, the guys discuss Hasan Minhajâs new comedy special âOff With His Headâ (despite Asifâs hesitation) (2:18). The guys start off by recapping Hasanâs background and the controversy that swirled around him in 2023, associated with a New Yorker article which resulted in Minhaj losing the hosting role of âThe Daily Showâ. Then they give their thoughts on the good and bad aspects of his new special and his non-apology in the show.
Then, Ali asks Asif about his sabbatical where he is learning about deep brain stimulation (DBS) (35:30). Asif talks about what it is and how it is used in a variety of neurologic diseases in adults especially in Parkinsonâs disease. He talks about the procedure including the risks. Finally, Ali asks Asif about what it is currently being used for in children.
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Hasan Minhajâs âEmotional Truthsâ: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-communications/hasan-minhajs-emotional-truthsHasan Minhaj confirms he lost The Daily Show hosting gig because of jokes scandal, recalls intense call with Jon Stewart: https://ew.com/hasan-minhaj-confirms-losing-the-daily-show-new-yorker-controversy-jon-stewart-call-8718856Hasan Minhajâs Career Isnât the Only Thing the New Yorker Controversy Derailed: https://slate.com/culture/2024/10/hasan-minhaj-off-with-his-head-netflix-special-new-yorker-controversy.htmlA New Special Finds Hasan Minhaj Relaxed, Confident, and Ready to Move Past the BacklashA New Special Finds Hasan Minhaj Relaxed, Confident, and Ready to Move Past the Backlash: https://time.com/7096089/hasan-minhaj-off-with-his-head-netflix/Hasan Minhaj Breaks Bad: https://www.vulture.com/article/hasan-minhaj-off-with-his-head-close-read.htmlEpisode 1273 Hasan Minhaj: http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1273-hasan-minhajHow Hasan Minhaj's 'insider-outsider' relationship with America fuels his Netflix comedy show: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/wednesday-aug-28-2019-hasan-minhaj-jennifer-podemski-and-more-1.5261297/how-hasan-minhaj-s-insider-outsider-relationship-with-america-fuels-his-netflix-comedy-show-1.5261347Deep brain stimulation: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/deep-brain-stimulation/about/pac-20384562Deep brain stimulation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/deep-brain-stimulationDeep brain stimulation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557847/Deep brain stimulation: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21088-deep-brain-stimulation#risks-benefits -
Today, Ali and Asif interview the sensational comedian Sterling Scott. Sterling made history as the first ever BIPOC comedian to win the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, one of only two Canadian comedians selected for the Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival earlier this year, and was the first comedian to ever be given the Golden Buzzer as a finalist on the most recent season of Canadaâs Got Talent. Scott has also made regular appearances on Just For Laughs, CBCâs Debaters and Craveâs Roast Battle Canada.
They chat with Sterling about growing up in Scarborough and developing his stand up comedy in Edmonton, Alberta. They then discuss his sojourns to the US for comedy and his decision to appear on Canadaâs Got Talent. They discuss the details of auditioning, life while on the show, and the controversial handling of what happened when he was heckled during the show. They wrap up by discussing a TV show he has in development, how his looks are compared to John David Washington on social media and his upcoming tour dates:
Nov 10, 2024: The Great Theatre, Toronto
Nov 17, 2024: Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver
Nov 24, 2024: Le Studio TD, Montreal
Tickets available at Live Nation.com or ticketmaster.ca
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NB: This episode was recorded BEFORE Tony Hinchcliffe appeared at Donald Trumpâs Madison Square Garden rally Stay tuned to the end of the episode for Aliâs and Asifâs takes on Tony Hinchcliffeâs jokes from the rally.
Today, the discuss Tony Hinchcliffe and his podcast âKill Tonyâ (5:43). They discuss Tony Hinchcliffeâs background, his start in comedy and the influence of Jeff Ross and Joe Rogan. Ali then describes the premise of âKill Tonyâ 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 WHOâs 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 ârealâ health danger from cell phones.
At 49:53 Ali and Asif discuss Tony Hinchcliffeâs appearance at Donald Trumpâs Madison Square Garden rally.
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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 âPulp Fictionâ (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 Movieâs Making: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/01/pulp-fiction-oral-history-quentin-tarantinoThe Inside Story of âPulp Fictionâ: 20 Creatives Break Down Making the âTarantinoverseâ 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/ -
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 âfinancial toxicityâ in these patients. Finally he discusses some particularly bad takes on why hospital parking is âgood for patientsâ.
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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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-1.6868887âKicking You When Youâre Downâ: 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 careâs 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 InstituteâDesignated 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 âFootlooseâ and how afterwards he pivoted to become more of a character actor. After discussing his hit movies, then they chat about the party game â6 Degrees of Kevin Baconâ. They discuss the origin of the game, what a âBacon Numberâ is and eventually determine how many degrees away Ali is from Kevin bacon!
Then they discuss Raynaudâs phenomenon (22:26), which Baconâs daughter, Sosie, is reported to have. Asif talks about what it is and why it is called a âphenomenonâ, how common it is and the main symptoms you can get. Aid then goes over the causes of Raynaudâs. Ali then asks Asif about how it is diagnosed and treated.
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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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 Baconâs 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=BingNewsSerpRaynaudâs phenomenon and related vasospastic disorders: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1358863X20983455A Review of Raynaudâs Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6139949/Raynaudâs 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 2000âs as well as Downieâs 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 Shouldâve Been More Than Canadaâs Favorite Band: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tragically-hip-no-dress-rehearsal-documentary-1235106767/âThe Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsalâ: An intimate look at Canadaâs 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 Jonesâ 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 Jonesâ Death Spurs Questions About His âStar Warsâ 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 âChimp 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 âChimp Crazyâ 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 âOprahâ. Asif then discusses overhabituation which is caused often by monkeysâ desire for human food. He discusses the risks of monkey bites including the potentially fatal disease caused by the âB-virusâ. Asif then concludes by discussing how to avoid monkey bites when on vacation in tropical areas.
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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 Chimpâs Death. Then Things Went Apesh!t: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tonia-haddix-peta-tonka-fake-monkey-death-1388070/âChimp Crazyâ Star Tonia Haddix Would Change (Almost) Nothing: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/chimp-crazy-tonia-haddix-tonka-interview-1235093696/Hereâs 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 âFriendsâ. But they switch things up by doing the medical topic first by discussing Ketamine and its role in Matthew Perryâs death (3:53). Ali starts out by asking Asif about how exactly ketamine was involved in Matthew Perryâs 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 Perryâs death. Then in the second, more lighthearted half, the guys each list their top 5 âFriendsâ episodes (31:43).
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Ketamine: https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/ketamineMatthew Perryâs Death Shines a Harsh Light on Ketamine Treatment: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/arts/television/matthew-perry-ketamine-treatment.htmlMatthew Perryâs 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 âThe Bearâ, and similarities to âHouse of the Dragonâ, âThe Boysâ and âTed Lassoâ Season 3. He then discusses âTime Banditsâ, âDeadpool and Wolverineâ and âLove Lies Bleedingâ. 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 âChefâ, âHacksâ and the somewhat controversial 1994 movie âLeon The Professionalâ. He then talks about his hate for the series âLoveâ, Sebastian Maniscalcoâs âBookieâ and re-watching stand up specials.
Then Ali asks Asif about âThe Yipsâ 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 (âgeste antagonisteâ). He then talks about the treatment and how botulinum toxin is often used.
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The Bear season three review â unbelievably frustrating: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/jun/27/the-bear-season-three-review-unbelievably-frustratingâIt feels torturousâ: 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-prequelâTed Lassoâ 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 âShowgirls,â âCrash,â and âSaturday Night Feverâ Informed âLove Lies Bleedingâ: 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 âLeon, the Professionalâ: It Has âSome Cringey, to Say the Least, Aspects to Itâ: https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/natalie-portman-leon-the-professional-cringey-1234861987/Netflixâs 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 Martinâs 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 Martinâs 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, âOnly Murders in the Buildingâ.
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 â 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 âPiecesâ In Morgan Nevilleâs 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: âWe Are Emerging From What Was Peak Production of All Thingsâ : https://variety.com/2024/film/features/morgan-neville-steve-martin-celebrity-documentaries-1235951659/amp/STEVE! (martin) â a documentary in 2 pieces: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/steve-martin-a-documentary-in-2-pieces/umc.cmc.7kkgskd7j0lomjoqdo97l80qlSteve Martin â 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 CriteriaÂź 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 Martinâs accolades and then the guys discuss Steve Martinâs early interest in magic. They speak about Martinâs 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 70âs, 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 âPiecesâ In Morgan Nevilleâs 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: âWe Are Emerging From What Was Peak Production of All Thingsâ : https://variety.com/2024/film/features/morgan-neville-steve-martin-celebrity-documentaries-1235951659/amp/STEVE! (martin) â a documentary in 2 pieces: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/steve-martin-a-documentary-in-2-pieces/umc.cmc.7kkgskd7j0lomjoqdo97l80qlSteve Martin â 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 âThe Button Down Mind of Bob Newhartâ. 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 â The Bob Newhart Showâ and âNewhartâ, including the latterâs classic final episode.
Newhart died on July 18 2024, following a series of short illnesses; but during the time he was on âNewhartâ, 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 - Se mer
