Episode 212: Billy Joel / Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the career of the legendary singer Billy Joel (1:08). They start off by discussing his accolades, how Joel is compared to his contemporaries and his early years. They then discuss some of his seminal songs that Ali and Asif experienced growing up, including ‘Vienna’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘My Life’, ‘Uptown Girl’, and ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’. Then the guys each list their favourite Billy Joel songs. Joel recently cancelled several tour dates due to normal pressure hydrocephalus, so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this disorder (31:06). Asif describes what it is and how it differs from hydrocephalus in children. He describes the symptoms, the causes and how common it is. Then, Asif reviews 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.  Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at [email protected] Follow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram:  doctorvcomedian Show Notes:Billy Joel's Life in Photos: https://people.com/billy-joel-life-in-photos-8754102The Stranger: https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/15/magazine/the-stranger.htmlBilly Joel: Still a Stranger: https://www.avclub.com/billy-joel-still-a-stranger-1798214483Even Billy Joel Mocked ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire.’ I Loved It: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/arts/music/billy-joel-we-didnt-start-the-fire.htmlThe 33 Things Wrong With Fall Out Boy’s Updated “We Didn’t Start the Fire”: https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/we-didnt-start-the-fire-fall-out-boy-lyrics.htmlWhat is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the brain disorder affecting Billy Joel? https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-1.7542276Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1150924-overview#a3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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