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Episode 138: Matt Rife / Gynecomastia

01 Dec 2023

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Today, Ali and Asif discuss the controversy surrounding comedian Matt Rife (1:26). They guys start off by discussing when they first heard of Matt Rife and then go over Matt’s early life and career. They then go over how Matt Rife “blew up” on TikTok and other social media and now has become one of the biggest comedians on earth. Ali then describes how Matt Rife focuses on crowd work and the pros and cons of this approach. They also speak about how Matt’s physical appearance (read: he’s hot) plays into his comedy and fandom. They then discuss their thoughts on a few of his more recent comedy specials.  In Matt Rife’s special ‘Only Fans’, he discusses having a surgery on his breasts. In the second half of the episode, Asif discusses a possible diagnosis that would require this type of surgery – gynecomastia (25:18). Asif discusses what this is (breast development in men) and how it can be seen normally in babies, teens and the elderly. He then goes over other causes of gynecomastia, including medications, cancer and other hormonal imbalances.Asif talks about how Dwayne Johnson is rumored to have had surgery for gynecomastia and how the disorder has been linked to bodybuilding. Asif goes over how it is diagnosed as well as how it can be treated with medications or surgery. 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 Pixabay Contact us at [email protected] Follow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram: doctorvcomedian Show notes:In conversation with Matt Rife: https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-matt-rife/Making Them Laugh, and Swoon: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/08/style/matt-rife-tiktok-comedian.htmlWhat's going on with Matt Rife?: https://www.avclub.com/matt-rife-natural-selection-domestic-violence-joke-1851040126Matt Rife’s Cringey Attempt To Hit On Zendaya Makes Rounds Online In Resurfaced Video: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matt-rife-critics-resurface-video-attempt-to-hit-on-zendaya_n_6564b6e5e4b0f35896f6cd77Gynecomastia: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/120858-overview?form=fpfGynecomastia: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0401/p716.htmlGyno and Bodybuilding: How to Handle Excessive Breast Tissue https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/gyno-bodybuilding#causes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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