The House of Pod

After years of listener requests, Dr. Kaveh Hoda finally tackles the topic everyone wants to hear about: poop. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, this episode dives into the science of bowel movements, why fiber is the unsung hero of digestive health, and whether the Squatty Potty lives up to the hype.From the physiology of pooping (featuring the star of the show: the puborectalis muscle) to squatting toilets in China, fiber maxing trends, and why Americans desperately need more vegetables in their diets—this conversation covers it all. Plus: Turner shares bathroom horror stories from his 12 years living in China, and Kaveh explains why he's trying to put himself out of business by getting you to eat more fiber.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.And most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382

Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with child psychiatrist Dr. Chase Anderson and comedian Butch Escobar for an honest conversation about moving forward from suicidal ideation, breaking negative thought patterns, and finding joy in recovery. They discuss remission, triggers, therapy, spirituality, and how humor can be a powerful coping mechanism.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.And most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382

A bonus episode with Survivor Super Fan Dr. Jeremy Faust and Shauhin Davari (season 48) spilling the tea on season 50 and how to get on, prepare for and win on the show Survivor.

I want to share with you all a new podcast from friends of the show Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr. Alyssa Burgart: The Present Illness. This episode is about the news in Iran and a primer on Iranian culture and food. Take a listen and find The Present Illness anywhere you get podcasts.

What happens when presidential rhetoric becomes clinical reality? Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with ER physician Dr. Jeremy Faust and Survivor's Shaheen Dava to discuss Casey Means' controversial surgeon general nomination, the death of expertise in modern medicine, and Jeremy's new Lancet study showing how Trump's false autism claims immediately reduced Tylenol prescriptions for pregnant patients by 10-16%. The conversation explores why influence often beats evidence, the challenges of scientific communication, and whether maintaining dialogue with those spreading misinformation is worthwhile.Drop Your Bets Survivor Fantasy League: https://dropyourbets.comShauhin's Communication Training: https://youlouder.org Questions: hopquestions@gmail.com⭐ Rate & Review on iTunes - helps others discover the show!

Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Rebecca Watson (YouTuber, writer, person named for good reasons in the Epstein files ) and Dr. Kirti Patel (OB-GYN, host of The Gynarchy Podcast) to discuss how patriarchy infiltrates women's healthcare. From red pill ideology going mainstream to why women's pain is systematically dismissed, this conversation exposes the misogyny baked into medical systems.Topics covered: • How Rebecca ended up in the Epstein files (twice!) • Red pill ideology: from Reddit fringe to US government • Virginity myths and body count obsession debunked • Why women wait longer for pain treatment in ERs • The shocking lack of pain management for IUDs • Clinical trials that excluded women until the 1990s • The legacy of slave-era medical experimentationFind me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.

In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda and Dr. Arghavan Salles discuss the massive US-Israel military operation in Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They explore what this means for the Iranian people, the complex reactions from both inside Iran and the diaspora, and the uncertain path forward. From misinformation circulating online to the infrastructure of power that remains intact, they offer Iranian perspectives often missing from mainstream coverage—while acknowledging the diversity of opinions within their community. A timely conversation about hope, fear, and what comes next for a people who've lived under 47 years of oppressionemail me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.

After a tragic avalanche in Lake Tahoe killed 9 people and multiple skiers died in the same week, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with two wilderness experts to discuss what went wrong and how to stay safe in the backcountry.Joined by Scott Gaber (lead instructor at Teton Rescue, former Tahoe SAR team leader) and Michael Novak (PA, wilderness medicine instructor, 7-year SAR veteran), they break down:The Swiss cheese model of risk mitigationGroup dynamics that lead to dangerous decisionsEssential avalanche safety equipment (beacons, airbags, Avalon)Why 70% of avalanche deaths happen to trained peopleHow to have honest conversations about risk in high-pressure situations