Doctor Vs Comedian
Episodes
Bonus Episode: Favourite Holiday Movies
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NB: We will be off on Dec 26 and Jan 2 and will return with new episodes on Jan 9, 2026. As a special bonus for our loyal listeners, Ali and Asif...
Favourite Entertainment from 2025
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NB: We will be off on Dec 26 and Jan 2 and will return with new episodes on Jan 9, 2026. Today, Ali and Asif review their favourite entertainment...
Best Movies and Albums of 1995
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif and Ali discuss their favorite movies from 1995 (2:07) and then they debate the best albums from that same year (23:33) (no medical topic ...
Donald Glover had a Stroke!
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, actor Donald Glover announced that he had a stroke, so today Ali and Asif start off by discussing Glover’s career (1:16). They start off b...
Thank God Martin Scorsese has Asthma!
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple TV released a docuseries about filmmaker Martin Scorsese entitled “Mr Scorsese" so today Asif and Ali this series and their top 5 favourite Sc...
Marc Maron and the End of WTF / SSRI’s
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Maron’s podcast WTF recently ended its run, so today Asif and Ali discuss Maron and his influence on comedy and podcasting (6:18) (after a brie...
Zohran Mamdani the Rapper? / Yoga and Medicine
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Zohran Mamdani won a historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election. However he also had a rap career in the not too distant past. S...
Episode 234: John Candy, ‘I Like Me’ and Heart Attacks
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss John Candy and the recent documentary about his life, ‘I Like Me’ (3:31). The guys start off by discussing when they first...
Episode 233: Kids Being Afraid of Food (aka ARFID) w/ Dr. Mark Norris
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, there was an article in New York Magazine on kids being terrified of food who suffer from a disorder called ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food...
Episode 232: ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ / Cocaine
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after a bit of discussion about Canadian alternative rock music (1:24), Ali and Asif discuss actor Charlie Sheen and the recent Netflix d...
Episode 231: ‘Mo’ / Lean (Purple Drank)
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali and Asif discuss the critically acclaimed Netflix show ‘Mo’. They start off by discussing the life of the star and creator of the show, ...
Episode 230: The Controversy Around the Riyadh Comedy Festival
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Asif have their 3rd “emergency” podcast in as many weeks, as they discuss the controversy surrounding the Riyadh Comedy Festival. They fir...
Episode 229: Tylenol and Autism
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After debriefing about the return of Jimmy Kimmel (1:15), in the second emergency podcast in as many weeks, Asif and Ali discuss President Trump’s r...
Episode 228: The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Asif and Ali discuss the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ by ABC and Disney. The guys start off by discussing the career of Jimmy Kimmel, ...
Episode 227: Naked Gun / Sarcopenia
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after a brief mini-episode about Melissa Ethridge, Indigo Girls and vocal tremor (1:30), Ali and Asif discuss the new ‘Naked Gun’ movie (9:...
Episode 226: Improv Comedy (with Rob Baker and Jan Caruana)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on a special episode, Ali and Asif interview comedians Rob Baker and Jan Caruana about all things Improv. They start off by asking Jan and Rob a...
Episode 225: Nate Bargatze / Alcohol Withdrawal
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif talk about comedian Nate Bargatze (3:03). The guys start off by discussing when they first heard of Bargatze as well as his ...
Episode 224: Fantastic Four / Home Births
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the new Marvel movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps (3:18). They discuss their background with the Fantastic Four as well as...
Episode 223: South Park / Pickleball Injuries
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif and Ali discuss the news making comedy series ‘South Park’ (1:35). They discuss the show’s creation, early development and success (...
Episode 222: Stephen Colbert / Vertigo
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Asif and Ali discuss late night host Stephen Colbert (1:12). The guys start off by going over when they first heard about Colbert as well as his...
Episode 221: Happy Gilmore 1 and 2 / Golf Injuries
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the original ‘Happy Gilmore’, as well as the new Netflix sequel ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (1:50). They start off by discus...
Episode 220: Hulk Hogan / Heart Complications from Steroids
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after a brief discussion on the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Asif and Ali discuss the career and complicated life o...
Episode 219: Superman Quiz / “Superhuman” Genes
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali asks Asif about the new ‘Superman’ movie by James Gunn, which Asif saw recently (1:11). After Asif gives his near spoiler-free review, h...
Episode 218: Andrew Schulz / Male Infertility
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz (1:05). They start off by taking about Schulz’ early life, his start in comedy and ...
Episode 217: Screen Acting / New Brunswick “Mystery” Illness
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali recently taught a class on “acting for the screen” at Queen’s University, so in our first half Asif asks him about this (1:24). They discuss...
Episode 216: In-Flight Entertainment / In-Flight Medical Emergencies
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Because Ali and Asif have been travelling a lot in the past few months, the guys chat about their favourite in-flight entertainment (5:17). They start...
Episode 215: Family medicine, private clinics…and Saturday morning cartoons? (w/ Dr. Danyaal Raza)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif are joined by family physician and the inaugural Primary Care and Health Policy Scholar at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Dr...
Episode 214: ‘You’re My Hero’ / Hypoxic Birth Injury
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif asks Ali about Ali co-starring in the CBC Gem TV show ‘You’re My Hero’ (2:21). Ali talks about how he was offered the role and co-st...
Episode 213: Interview with Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Jason Giles
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on a special episode, Asif and Ali interview addiction expert Dr. Jason Giles. For over two decades, Dr. Giles has helped more than 10,000 pati...
Episode 212: Billy Joel / Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 211: Bill Burr, ‘Drop Dead Years’ and Sudden Cardiac Death
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif, after a digression about Paris restaurants and Reddit trolls, discuss the career of Bill Burr (7:33). They discuss his early life...
Episode 210: ‘The Studio’ / Perception of Doctors
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief digression about popcorn throwing at ‘The Minecraft Movie’ and Ali’s connection to producer Evan Goldberg, Ali and Asif discuss th...
Episode 209: A Quiz on French Culture and French Medicine
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 208: A Discussion on Suicide (w Dr. Daphne Korczak)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in crisis or concerned about someone text 9-8-8 in the USA or Canada or visit suicide prevention.ca This week is children’s mental hea...
Episode 207: Val Kilmer / Throat Cancer
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif and Ali discuss the career of the late actor Val Kilmer (1:05). The guys start off by discussing the 2023 documentary about Kilmer entitle...
Episode 207: Snacks and Ultraprocessed Foods
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif and Ali discuss ultraprocessed foods (no medical topic today). To start off, Asif quizzes Ali about his favorite snack foods (1:29). Then ...
Episode 206: ‘Adolescence’ / Teenagers and Screens
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif and Ali discuss the phenomenal Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ (1:28). They discuss the creation of the film and how star and co-creator ...
Episode 205: Period Pain (w/ Kate Downey)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 204: ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and Belle Gibson / Measles
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after a brief discussion of shows Ali and Asif have been watching lately – including ‘One Day’ and ‘Adolescence’ (as well as shows th...
Episode 203: ‘Deli Boys’ / Dangers of Ayurvedic Medicine
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Asif and Ali discuss the new critically acclaimed Disney Plus /Hulu series “Deli Boys” (1:15). They discuss creator Abdullah Saeed’ back...
Episode 202: Gene Hackman / Hantavirus from Rodent Droppings
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late Gene Hackman (2:04). They discuss his early life, getting into acting and his friendship with Dus...
Episode 201: Composer John Williams / Pacemakers
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after Asif admits that he saw “Home Alone” for the first time in December 2024, the guys discuss the prolific career of the composer John W...
Episode 200: Interview with Misinformation Expert Tim Caulfield
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, to celebrate 200 episodes, Ali and Asif interview misinformation expert Timothy Caulfield about his new book, ‘The Certainty Illusion: What Y...
Episode 199: 97th Oscars Preview
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief discussion about plane crashes and measles outbreaks, Asif and Ali preview the upcoming 97th annual Academy Awards. taking place on Marc...
Episode 198: ‘The Substance’ / Botox
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Asif and Ali discuss the Oscar nominated movie “The Substance” (1:44) (mild spoilers follow). They discuss the overall genre of body horror ...
Episode 197: Christopher Reeve, Super / Man and Spinal Cord Injuries
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a truly inane discussion about ‘back slashes’ vs ‘forward slashes’, the guys discuss the career of the late Christopher Reeve and the re...
Episode 196: Anthony Jeselnik / Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 195; David Lynch / Emphysema
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Groundbreaking director David Lynch passed away recently, so today Asif and Ali review his career (4:17). They review his classic movies and televisio...
Episode 194: ‘Severance’ / Memory
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in anticipation of its second season, Asif and Ali discuss the hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance’ (1:49). They discuss the development of the s...
Episode 193: Nikki Glaser, New Year’s Eve and Norovirus
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 192: Jamie Foxx / Brain Hemorrhages
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 come...
Episode 191: Favourite Entertainment from 2024
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 190: Norm MacDonald / Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode 189: ‘Saturday Night’/ Fluoride
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif continue their discussion about the 50th season of Saturday Night Live by discussing the recent movie “Saturday Night” (3:21)....
Episode 188: Top 1994 Movies
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 187: 50 years of SNL / West Nile Virus
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 gu...
Episode 186: Hasan Minhaj’s “Off With His Head” / Deep Brain Stimulation
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss Hasan Minhaj’s new comedy special “Off With His Head” (despite Asif’s hesitation) (2:18). The guys start off by recapp...
Episode 185: Interview with Sterling Scott (Canada’s Got Talent, Netflix is a Joke)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif interview the sensational comedian Sterling Scott. Sterling made history as the first ever BIPOC comedian to win the prestigious...
Episode 184: Tony Hinchcliffe / Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NB: This episode was recorded BEFORE Tony Hinchcliffe appeared at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Stay tuned to the end of the episode fo...
Episode 183: 30 years of Pulp Fiction / Rabies
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss the 30th anniversary of ‘Pulp Fiction’ (1:23). The guys chat about when they first saw it and their thoughts about their r...
Episode 182 Top Albums of 1994 / Hospital Parking
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 181: 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon / Raynaud’s phenomenon
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
Episode 180: ‘No Dress Rehearsal’, Top 5 Tragically Hip Songs and Glioblastoma
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss the new documentary on the quintessential Canadian band, The Tragically Hip (3:45). They discuss how the docuseries was direct...
Episode 179: James Earl Jones / Stuttering
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after a brief quiz, Asif and Ali discuss the career of the late James Earl Jones. Ali goes over Jones’ accolades and the fact that he is one ...
Episode 178: ‘Chimp Crazy’ / Monkey Bites
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today the guys discuss the extremely popular HBO docuseries “Chimp Crazy (1:39). The guys discuss the background of the series and director Eric Goo...
Episode 177: Top 5 ‘Friends’ Episodes / Ketamine
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss their top 5 episodes of the classic sitcom ‘Friends’. But they switch things up by doing the medical topic first by discus...
Episode 176: Summer 2024 Entertainment / ‘The Yips’
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss entertainment they consumed in the summer of 2024 (2:31). Asif goes first by discussing his disappointment with season 3 of ‘...
Episode 175: Steve Martin / Tinnitus (Part 2)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the second of a two-part episode, the guys continue their discussion of Steve Martin (1:43). They start off the episode by going through Stev...
Episode 174: Steve Martin / Tinnitus (Part 1)
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on a two-part episode, the guys discuss the career of legendary comedian Steve Martin. The guys start off the episode by discussing the recent d...
Episode 173: Hernia’s redux
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on a special episode, Ali discusses his recent hernia surgery (5:06). He talks about how our hernia episode from last year prompted him to go fo...
Episode 172: Bob Newhart / Polycythemia
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali and Asif (who is battling a cold) discuss the career of the late Bob Newhart (1:47). They discuss his early life and how he got started in c...
Episode 171: Ali’s Top Comedy Specials / Brain Waves
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few episodes ago, we discussed the AV club’s top 40 albums of all time. Today Ali gives us a list of his favorite comedy specials that did NOT m...
Episode 170: Louis CK, ‘Sorry / Not Sorry’ and Hair Transplants
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, h...
Episode 169: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F / Meniscus tears
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss and review Eddie Murphy’s new Netflix movie ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (1:42). They start off by discussing Murphy’...
Episode 168: ‘Tell Them You Love Me’ / CP and Facilitated Communication
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse. Today, the guys discuss the new Netflix documentary “Tell them you love me” (3:25) (Spoiler...
Episode 167: Michael Jackson / Propofol
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse. Michael Jackson died 15 years ago, on June 25, 2009, so today the guys discuss his life and his...
Episode 166: Jim Henson / Toxic Shock Syndrome
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif start off the episode by addressing some listener mail. Then they discuss the new documentary by Ron Howard out on Disney plus e...
Episode 165: Bon Jovi / Vocal Cord Injury
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif and Ali discuss Bon Jovi and the recent documentary series on the band “Thank you and Goodnight” on Disney Plus. Right at they beginni...
Episode 164: Shane Gillis’ ‘Tires’ / Munchausen Syndrome
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif gets Ali’s thoughts on controversial comedian Shane Gillis (2:22). They discuss his background and his early start in comedy. They discu...
Episode 163: Top 40 Comedy albums of all time
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on a special episode, Asif gets Ali’s thoughts on the AV club’s list of ‘The 40 greatest comedy albums of all time’. The guys start at...
Episode 162: Comedy vs Woke Culture / Anxiety
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, based on recent comments from Jerry Seinfeld, Asif asks Ali the much discussed question “is woke/PC culture ruining comedy” (1:11). They ...
Episode 161: The Roast of Tom Brady / Alex Guererro and Alkaline Diets
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali and Asif discuss the recent hit Netflix special ‘The Roast of Tom Brady’ (2:31). Asif starts off by asking Ali if Tom Brady was a good c...
Episode 159: Pete Davidson / Crohn’s Disease
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of comedian Pete Davidson. After Asif does some bad stand up, they discuss the early life of Pete Davidson, inc...
Episode 158: Christina Applegate / Multiple Sclerosis
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of actor Christina Applegate. They discuss her early life, child acting as well as being propelled to stardom i...
Episode 157: George St. Pierre / Ulcerative Colitis
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of mixed-martial artist Georges St. Pierre. They discuss his early life in Saint-Isidore Quebec and how he was ...
Episode 156: Just for Laughs / Medical Tourism
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of today’s episode the guys talk about their Oscar picks from last month and what they got right and wrong. They also talk about th...
Episode 155: Dan St. Germain on Comedy, Wrestling and Addiction
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: Explicit Language in this episode Today, Ali and Asif interview comedian and writer Dan St. Germain, coinciding with the release of his new ...
Episode 154: 3 Body Problem / Fatty Liver
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the new hit Netflix series ‘3 Body Problem’ (1:19). They start off with a minor debate on how to pronounce the name of...
Episode 153: Endometriosis (with Dr. Sony Singh)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since March has been endometriosis awareness month, on today’s episode, Asif and Ali welcome gynecologist Dr. Sony Singh to discuss this common and ...
Episode 152: Separating the Art from the Artist / Vitiligo
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the controversial topic of whether you can separate the art from the artist (3:05). They discuss various opinion articles ...
Episode 151: Dave Chapelle / Medical Complications of Cannabis
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After some listener mail, the guys discuss the career of Dave Chapelle (2:21). They start off by discussing his early life and his notable family hist...
Episode 150: 96th Oscars Preview
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Asif are back! In their return episode, the guys preview the 97th Annual Academy Awards Preview, taking place on March 10, 2024 (no medical to...
Best of DvsC: ‘Singles’ Soundtrack / Borderline Personality Disorder
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 legendary s...
Best of DvsC: Interview with Bif Naked
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today on a very special episode, the guys we...
Best of DvC: ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven’ / Pulmonary Fibrosis
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today on a special episode, we will be heari...
Best of DvsC - Interview with Dr. Glaucomflecken
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. In this very special episode, Ali and Asif i...
Best of DvsC: Accents & Apu /Medical ‘Miracles’ & Doctor Distrust
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. In today’s episode, after a bit of listener...
Episode 144: Ricky Gervais / Depression
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss comedian Ricky Gervais. They discuss his early life, including his stint in a New Wave Band in the early 1980’s. They th...
Episode 143: 2023 Recap / 2024 Preview
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today,in the first half of the episode, Ali and Asif review their favourite entertainment from 2023 (1:21). They discuss the best movies, Tv shows, mo...
Episode 142: Remembering Normal Lear / Death by “Natural Causes”
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late Norman Lear (0:54) They discuss his early life (and how he based some of his characters on his pare...