Doctor Vs Comedian

Today Asif and Ali discuss the nomination of Dr. Casey Means for the position of U.S. Surgeon General (no entertainment topic).  They discuss her early background (including why Ali thinks he is a nepo baby) and how she went to Stanford medical school and left partway through residency. They then go over the (very few) positive aspects of her nomination.  However, they spend most of the rest of the podcast discussing why she is a terrible choice for surgeon general, including her inability to practice medicine, her controversial beliefs and her waffling on certain issues. They then discuss Means’ numerous financial conflicts of interest. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedianShow Notes:Good Energy: https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergyWhat Casey Means and MAHA Want You to Fear: https://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/what-casey-means-and-maha-small-want-you-to-fear“She Was Tearful About It”: The Nuances of Casey Means’s Medical Exit and Antiestablishment Origins: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/the-nuances-of-casey-means-medical-exitFact-Check: Did RFK Jr. Use Steroids to Build Muscle? Here’s What We Know: https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-rfk-jr-steroids-muscle-claims-2055117Who Is Dr. Casey Means: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/07/science/casey-means-trump-surgeon-general.html#Casey Means, Critic of Mainstream Medicine, Poised to Become Nation’s Top Doctor: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/well/casey-means-surgeon-general.htmlSurgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/health/casey-means-financial-invesments-surgeon-general.htmlUS needs a crisis-tested surgeon general, not an influencer: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2026/03/12/trump-surgeon-general-nominee-casey-means-unqualified/88961719007/The Pill and the Women's Liberation Movement: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pill-and-womens-liberation-movement/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/casey-means-md_in-this-clip-on-tucker-carlson-network-i-activity-7232891868361977856-HPoT/https://www.caseymeans.com/learn/newsletter-38Trump, Kennedy defend new surgeon general pick amid MAGA backlash: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kennedy-defends-new-surgeon-general-pick-maga-backlash-2025-05-08/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Loomer

The guys were on hiatus when two prominent entertainers passed away – Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara – so today Ali and Asif discuss their careers. They guys start of by discussing Rob Reiner (3:43), his early career and when they both first heard of him. They discuss ‘All in the Family’, This is Spinal Tap’, and Rob Reiner’s unprecedented run of movies beginning with ‘Stand By Me’ to ‘A Few Good Men’.  Finally they discuss Reiner’s life outside of entertainment, including his political activism.Then they discuss Catherine O’Hara’s comedy legacy (19:17). The guys chat about seeing O’Hara originally  in ‘SCTV’, ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Home Alone’. Then they talk about her roles in Christopher Guest’s mockumentaries, ‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘The Studio’. O’hara suffered from situs inversus (although she died from complications of rectal cancer), so in the last part of the podcast, Ali asks Asif about this disorder (33:51). He chats about when it was discovered, as well as how most people can live their whole lives without knowing they have it. He then discusses the potential complications as well as its relation to Kartagener syndrome. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedianShow Notes:Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/movies/rob-reiner-dead.htmlCatherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/arts/television/catherine-ohara-dead.htmlJiminy Glick Interviews Catherine O'Hara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwlPI9KpkTsSitus Inversus Totalis: A Clinical Review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8901252/Mitch & Mickey - A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwLZfPPM7GQ&list=RDQwLZfPPM7GQ&start_radio=1

The boys are back! After a brief discussion about their hiatus, the guys discuss the recent situation that occurred at the BAFTA awards regarding John Davidson and Tourette Syndrome (2:24). The guys go over exactly what happened at the BAFTA’s and what occurred prior to Davidson yelling a racial slur at actors Micheal B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. Ali then asks Asif about Tourette syndrome, how common obscenities are in this disorder and how the movements and noises are involuntary (9:44). They then discuss the aftermath of this incident. The guys then switch gears and go over their Oscar picks for this year (21:17), including a discussion of the phenomenal success of ‘Sinners’.  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. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedianShow Notes:John Davidson Gives First Interview and Explains Tourette’s Tics After Shouting N-Word and Other Slurs at BAFTAs: ‘I Felt a Wave of Shame’ (EXCLUSIVE): https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/john-davidson-tourettes-tics-bafta-n-word-interview-1236671850/How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Preshow Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tourettes-bafta-film-awards-bbc-john-davidson-sinners-1236512321/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0Xat8jo_L5gMichael B. Jordan EMOTIONAL Over Mom’s Support in Awards Season and Beyond (Exclusive): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl3ThymIFqcThe Hit Hollywood Didn’t Want: https://prospect.org/2025/12/11/sinners-hit-hollywood-didnt-want/Ben Stiller, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Defend ‘Sinners’ Amid Conversation About Its Box Office Success:https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/ben-stiller-patrick-schwarzenegger-defend-sinners

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives.Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of comedian Anthony Jeselnik and his special ‘Bones and All’ (1:54). They discuss his early life, when they first saw him (Ali actually met him person!) and an insightful interview with Jeselnik in ‘Cracked Magazine’. They discuss Jeselnik’s success as well as his admiration for Norm MacDonald. The guys then discuss (31:31) psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) (NB Jeselnik does a dark character on stage, but does not have psychopathy or ASPD). Asif starts off with ASPD and discusses what it is and about how conduct disorder in childhood is related. Asif talks about how common it is and the prevalence in the prison population. Asif goes over the diagnostic criteria as well as the treatment and prognosis. Asif then briefly discusses how psychopathy is slightly different and also discusses the concept of ‘corporate psychopaths’. 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.Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram: doctorvcomedianShow Notes:Anthony Jeselnik Is Evolving. But He’s Not Losing His Edge: https://www.cracked.com/article_44517_anthony-jeselnik-is-evolving-but-hes-not-losing-his-edge.htmlAnthony Jeselnik Attacks Modern Comedians: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3W-VCMzXhM8?feature=shareAntisocial Personality Disorder: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546673/What is the difference between sociopathy and psychopathy? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/psychopath-vs-sociopath#psychopathyPsychopathic, Sociopathic, or Antisocial Personality? https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/tyrannical-minds/201907/psychopathic-sociopathic-or-antisocial-personality

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives.This week, Asif is in France on his sabbatical. To commemorate this, the guys give each other a quiz on France. Ali starts off by quizzing Asif about French culture and cuisine. They discuss croissants, Bouillabaisse,  Versailles, and French greetings. Then Asif quizzes Ali about medicine in France including the advent of teaching in hospitals, pasteurization, the guillotine (!), as well as a lightning round. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedianShow Notes:Revolutionary hospital medicine: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/revolutionary-hospital-medicine10 Most Influential French Doctors Throughout History: https://medium.com/heritage-digest/10-most-influential-french-doctors-throughout-history-523cc4d99b15

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives.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. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedianShow 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

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives.Today Asif and Ali interview podcaster Kate Downey about period pain and her new podcast “Cramped”. The guys chat with Kate about why she wanted to start a podcast about period pain (dysmenorrhea) and her personal journey with what she calls ‘death cramps”. Kate then elaborates on why period pain is often treated differently than other types of pain and the relation between period pain and endometriosis. They then discuss how stigma and bias are intertwined with the lack of awareness of period pain. Finally Kate discusses new scientific breakthroughs in our understanding of period pain. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedianShow Notes:https://www.katehelendowney.com/

For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives.Since March has been endometriosis awareness month, on today’s episode, Asif and Ali welcome gynecologist Dr. Sonhy Singh to discuss this common and often debilitating disease.. Dr. Singh explains what it is and how it affects at at least 10% of women. He discusses how it is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed how this delay in diagnosis can have long term impacts. He then discusses some tests that can be used in the diagnosis, while acknowledging that in the past endometriosis has easily been missed on ultrasounds and MRI’s. He talks about how it can be treated and the severe complications he has seen in some women. Finally, Dr. Singh discusses the importance of social media in the advocacy of this disease and celebrities that have been affected by it. 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. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedian