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Today, to celebrate 200 episodes, Ali and Asif interview misinformation expert Timothy Caulfield about his new book, âThe Certainty Illusion: What You Donât Know and Why It Matters â. They start off by discussing Timâs 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 âwhite hat biasâ and MD hucksters and the raw milk movement. They then touch on the âMake America Healthy Againâ (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 âConclaveâ, 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 âEmilia Perezâ.
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'Emilia PĂ©rez' is winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too? https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/emilia-perez-controversy-explained-rcna186937Journalist Who Uncovered Karla SofĂa GascĂłnâs Racist Tweets Explains Why She Looked for Them: âIâm Not a Studio Plantâ: https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/journalist-sarah-hagi-discovered-karla-sofia-gascon-tweets-1236293396/ -
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Today Asif and Ali discuss the Oscar nominated movie âThe Substanceâ (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 âThe Flyâ. They then chat about how âThe Substanceâ was developed by acclaimed director Coralie Fargeat. They discuss the cast â including an award winning turn by Demi Moore â 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 âThe Substance:â How Coralie Fargeat Stayed True to Her Gutsy Vision: âEveryone Wanted Me to Make It Less Violent, Less Excessiveâ: https://variety.com/2025/film/global/the-substance-coralie-fargeat-oscars-1236289808/If You Thought Demi Mooreâs Transformation Was Crazy in âThe Substance,â Wait Til You Hear How They Did It: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/demi-moore-the-substance-crazy-scenes-1236062561/Inside Elisabethâs Transformation Into âGollumâ and âMonstroâ in âThe Substanceâ: https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/the-substance-prosthetic-designer-gollum-monstro-interview-1235051839/Demi Moore filmed 45 âvery difficult' takes of âheart-wrenchingâ scene in The Substance: âGot 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 âback slashesâ vs âforward slashesâ, the guys discuss the career of the late Christopher Reeve and the recent documentary on his life âSuperman / Manâ (2:41). They discuss Reeveâs 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)âSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storyâ Review: A Superbly Made and Supremely Moving Portrait of the Actorâs 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 Chileâs 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 âBones and Allâ (1:54). They discuss his early life, when they first saw him (Ali actually met him person!) and an insightful interview with Jeselnik in âCracked Magazineâ. They discuss Jeselnikâs 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 âcorporate psychopathsâ.
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Anthony Jeselnik Is Evolving. But Heâs 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 âTwin Peaksâ and âBlue Velvet,â 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: âThe World Is Going to Miss Such an Original and Unique Voiceâ: 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 â 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 âSeveranceâ (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 âSeverance,â 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 âSeveranceâ: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/12/30/adam-scott-profileAdam Scott on the âinniesâ and âoutiesâ 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 OâBrienâs thoughts on Nikki Glaserâs work ethic.
Then Asif asks Ali about Ali being the host of Canadaâs New Yearâs 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 Didnât 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 Yearâs 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 -
Happy New Year!! Today the guys discuss the career of actor and comedian Jamie Foxx (1:10). The guys discuss his early life and start in stand up comedy. They then discuss his breakout in âIn Living Colorâ and subsequent movie roles including in âAny Given Sundayâ, âCollateralâ, âAliâ and âRayâ and his TV show âThe Jamie Foxx Showâ. They then discuss his recent health issues which are discussed in his new special â...What Had Happened Wasâ. They guys recap the special, Jamieâs brain bleed and stroke and his rehab. They discuss the emotional aspects of the special, the comedy, the music and the frequent mentions of religion.
In the subsequent section, Ali asks Asif about brain bleeds (32:23). Asif goes over what they are and how these are essential hemorrhagic strokes. He talks about how common they are and the most frequent underlying causes. He then discusses the common symptoms and how they are diagnosed. Asif then goes over the treatment as well as possible surgical options. Asif then talks about the poor prognosis of brain bleeds and how prevention is the key.
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LL Cool J and Jamie Foxx hated each other during âAny Given Sundayâ: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-ll-cool-j-and-jamie-foxx-hated-each-other-during-any-given-sunday/JAMIE FOXX DESTROYS Comedian | I'm Your Conscience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDBMWmurIUkJamie Foxx Reveals He Had âBrain Bleed That Led to a Strokeâ in Emotional Netflix Special: âI Donât Remember 20 Days: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/jamie-foxx-netflix-special-brain-bleed-stroke-1236244285Cerebral Hemorrhage: Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Future Directions: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.121.319949#sec-4Hemorrhagic Stroke: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559173/ -
NB: We will be off on Dec 27 and Jan 3 and will return with new episodes on Jan 10, 2025.
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.
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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'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/ -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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/ - Show more
