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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...

Episode 141: Remembering Andre Braugher / Lung Cancer

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To start off the new year, the guys discuss some listener feedback on their best albums of 1993. Then, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the late And...

Episode 140: ‘Beckham’ / PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the Netflix docuseries ‘Beckham’ (1:40). They start off by going over when they first heard about David Beckham, includ...

Episode 139: Top Albums of 1993 / Gum Disease

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the guys discuss their favourite albums from 1993 (1:00). The guys each give their top 10 lists from the year. Then the guys discuss the issue o...

Episode 138: Matt Rife / Gynecomastia

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Rif...

Episode 137: 1993 Movie Debate / Loss of Smell (Anosmia)

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode Ali and Asif debate their favourite movies from 1993 (1:01). After a brief mention of Scarface from 1983, the guys discuss movies...

Episode 136: U2 in Las Vegas / Injuries in Youth Athletes

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Asif recently attended the U2 show at the Sphere in Las Vegas; many listeners had questions about this special show. So in the first half, Ali asks As...

Episode 135: Matthew Perry / Addiction

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE MATTHEW PERRY FOUNDATION** https://matthewperryfoundation.org/ Today, we will be discussing the life and career of ...

Episode 134: Special Q and A episode

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s special episode, Ali and Asif answer listener questions about all things comedy, doctoring and… everything else. Join us as the guys an...

Episode 133: Martin Short /Colonoscopies

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of actor and comedian Martin Short in response to an article that recently appeared in Slate magazine (1:00). T...

Episode 132: Netflix’s ‘Wrestlers’ / Seizures and Pseudoseizures

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the new Netflix docuseries ‘Wrestlers’ (1:30). The guys discuss the director of the show, Greg Whiteley, and his other...

Episode 131: Top TV comedies of the 2000’s / Brain Worms

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Based on a recent article from the AV club, Ali and Asif list their top 10 TV comedies from the 2000’s (2:03). See who made the list, and who was le...

Episode 130: Hasan Minhaj’s ‘True Lies’ / Narcissistic Personality disorder

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the guys discuss the controversy surrounding comedian Hasan Minhaj  and the recent New Yorker article ‘Emotional Truths’ by Clare Malone (...

Episode 129: Bruce Springsteen / Peptic Ulcer Disease

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the career of the man, the myth, the legend, ‘The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen (2:03). They start off by discussing his earl...

Selena Gomez /Lupus

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the life and career of singer and actress Selena Gomez (0:54). They start off by discussing her start with children’s sho...

Episode 127: Pee Wee Herman / Hernias

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman passed away; for today's episode the guys review his life and career (1:10). They discuss his early backg...

Episode 126: Favorite Summer 20234 Entertainment / Melatonin

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Asif and Ali are back! After their brief hiatus over August, they return with a new episode. They start off by recapping what they did this past summe...

Episode 125: Jury Duty / Artificial Sweeteners (Redux)

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To start the episode, Ali and Asif discuss the controversy surrounding country singer Miranda Lambert chastising concertgoers for taking selfies (0:48...

Episode 124: Pitches / Erectile Dysfunction (Part 2)

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Asif and Ali briefly continue their conversation from the last episode about ‘pitching’  and in doing so discuss Jason Sudeikis, ‘Ted La...

Episode 123: Pitches / Erectile Dysfunction (Part 1)

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Asif asks Ali about how one “pitches TV shows and movies”. Ali describes his experiences pitching and the most important advice he has for ...

Episode 122: Reasons to (and NOT to) Pursue Comedy and Medicine

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of the episode, Asif gives a story about how the podcast has been spreading by word of mouth… and sometimes how he is mistaken for ...

Episode 121: Stage Names / Dyslexia

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the issue of “stage names” in Hollywood (1:03). They start by discussing how the topic came up on the podcast ‘Smartl...

Episode 120: ‘The Bear’ / Food Poisoning

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Today Asif and Ali discuss the hit TV show ’The Bear’, which recently returned for its second season (2:46). Then, since ‘The Bear’ takes pl...

Episode 119: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 / Artificial Sweeteners

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif review a movie they saw together recently in an actual movie theatre –‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’ (2:52). They start off...

Episode 118: Tina Turner / Hypertension

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the life and career of the late, great Tina Turner (0:40). The discuss Tina’s early life (born Anna Mae Bullock). They d...

Episode 117: Interview with Graham Clark (‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’) /Allergies and Allergy Bullying

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a special episode, Ali and Asif interview comedian, producer and podcaster Graham Clark (‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’). The guys start off by ask...

Episode 116: Screenwriting and the Writers Guild of America Strike (with Ramona Barckert)

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif interview award winning screenwriter Ramona Barkert (‘Degrassi’, ‘The Hardy Boys’, ‘Wynona Earp’) about how one gets i...

Episode 115: Michael J Fox, ‘Still’ and Parkinson’s Disease

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode the guys discuss superstar actor Michael J Fox and  the new documentary on his life, ‘Still’ (0:52). The guys start off with...

Episode 114: Jon Mulaney’s ‘Baby J’ / Cocaine Intoxication

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, to start off, the guys clarify an error from a few episodes ago regarding Netflix’s pricing tiers (1:24). Then Ali and Asif review Jon Mulane...

Episode 113 Motley Crue / Ankylosing Spondylitis

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the guys discuss the legendary metal band Motley Crue as well as ankylosing spondylitis, a disease which Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars suffers...

Bonus: Thoughts on ‘The Last of Us’ Finale

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a bit of bonus content the guys first offer a correction about ‘Rick and Morty’  from a previous episode. Then, since it has been a month sinc...

Episode 111: Top 5 U2 songs / Gout

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, given the recent release of U2’s 40 song album ‘Songs of Surrender’ and their documentary on Disney plus, the guys discuss the band U2 (1...

Episode 110: Chris Farley / Atherosclerosis

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the legendary comedian Chris Farley (1:15). They go over his early life and then highlight some of his famou...

Episode 109: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ / Migraine

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif review Chris Rock’s recent live Netflix special ‘Selective Outrage’  (0:53)(SPOILERS for the special follow). The guys actu...

Episode 108: ‘Party Down’/ Misophonia

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the cult classic TV show about caterers in Hollywood, ‘Party Down’ (3:57). Before getting into the show, Asif asks Ali ...

Episode 107: Synesthesia / Synesthesia Quiz

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Ali asks Asif about the phenomenon of synesthesia (2:33). Asif gives the definition of the term and gives several examples of sy...

Episode 106: Stand Up Styles / Sleep Apnea

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Asif asks Ali about different comedy styles and why aspiring comedians would choose to adopt a particular style (1:54). He goes ...

Episode 105: Interview with Dr. Mark Shapiro (‘Explore the Space’ Podcast) / Ted Lasso

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode, the guys interview physician and podcaster Dr. Mark Shapiro, host of the ‘Explore the Space’ podcast and ‘Med Lasso’....

Episode 104: 95th Oscars Preview

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, the guys preview the 95th Annual Academy Awards Preview, taking place on March 12, 2023 (no medical topic this episode). The ...

Episode 103: Community / Virtual Medicine

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif debate the merits of the cult-classic television show ‘Community’ (1:31). They start off by discussing how it was created by D...

Episode 102: AI in Comedy / AI in Medicine

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the guys discuss the implication for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in comedy/entertainment and medicine. The guys go over the basics of AI (1:10)...

Episode 101: ‘The Last of Us’ / Fungal Infections

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the hit TV show ‘The Last of Us’ (0:56). Asif starts off by discussing the game it is based on and whether video games...

Episode 100: Interview With Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today for our 100th episode, Asif and Ali welcome back one of their most popular guests, Will Flannary aka social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken. As a ...

Episode 99: Chris Hemsworth / Alzheimer’s Disease

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of actor Chris Hemsworth. They discuss his background, his early roles and his breakthrough roles in “Star Tr...

Episode 98: Interview with Julie Nolke

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a special episode, Ali and Asif interview actress, comedian and YouTube sensation Julie Nolke. They start off by discussing Julie’s backgro...

Episode 97: Mindy Kaling / Ozempic

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the guys discuss the career of actress and comedian Mindy Kaling (2:12). Ali and Asif start off  her background and when they first saw her on ...

Episode 96: Nepo Kids / Type 2 diabetes

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the phenomenon of “Nepo Babies” in Hollywood (1:30). They talk about the origin of the term, which was coined by Merie...

Episode 95: Celine Dion / Stiff-Person Syndrome

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys start off by welcoming everyone to 2023 and they also talk about their recent trip to Dubai. They then discuss the career of Celine Dion (4;1...

Episode 94: Favourite Entertainment from 2022

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a year-end treat, the guys go over their favourite entertainment from 2022… and decide to omit a medical topic. Ali and Asif start off by talking...

Episode 93: Interview with Steve Way / Muscular Dystrophy

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: Explicit Language in this episode Today Asif and Ali are pleased to welcome comedian Steve Way, co-star of the hit Hulu show ‘Ramy’ (0:5...

Episode 92: Favourite Albums of 1992 / Circumcision

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today the guys start of with some (good/bad??) news about the podcast TikTok account. Then the guys discuss their favourite albums from 1992 (5:25). T...

Episode 91: Jay Leno

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Leno is now at home recovering from serious burn injuries; on today’s episode, Asif and Ali discuss Jay’s career and accomplishments. However ...

Episode 90: The Crisis in Nursing (with Amie Archibald Varley and Sara Fung of The Gritty Nurse Podcast)

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode, Ali and Asif interview the hosts of ‘The Gritty Nurse Podcast’, Amie Archibald Varley and Sara Fung. They start off by as...

Episode 89: Twitter and Comedy / Twitter and Medicine

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Elon Musk now having purchased Twitter, the guys devote an episode to Twitter and Comedy and Twitter and Medicine. Asif starts off by asking Ali ...

Episode 88: Breast Cancer

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This past month was breast cancer awareness month and in the last episode we did the entertainment part, with an interview with musician and Bif Naked...

Episode 87: Interview with Bif Naked

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a very special episode, the guys interview the trailblazing Canadian Music Icon Bif Naked. They start off by discussing Bif’s somewhat surp...

Episode 86: Robin Williams / Lewy Body Dementia

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of the legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams. The guys start off by discussing their early exposure to Ro...

Episode 85: Improving the Health Care of Trans Persons (with Drs. Laura Stratton & Carys Massarella)

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today in follow up to our discussion of “Sort Of” with Bilal Baig, we discuss how to improve the health care of trans and non-binary persons. The ...

Episode 84: Interview with Bilal Baig (‘Sort Of’)

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a special episode, Ali and Asif interview Bilal Baig, star of the CBC and HBO Max series “Sort of” who made history by Made history by be...

Episode 83: Best Movies of 1982 / Meat Allergy

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif debate the best movies from 1982, one of the best years for movies ever (1:02)! See which ones they agree on, which ones they disa...

Episode 82: Polio / Polio Quiz

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Asif and Ali discuss polio and it’s recent resurgence. Asif starts off by discussing the history of polio from Egyptian times to the 20th cen...

Episode 81: ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven’ / Pulmonary Fibrosis

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a special episode, we will be hearing a preview of Ali’s new book ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven’, published by Simon and Shuster, coming ou...

Episode 80: Ashton Kutcher / Vasculitis

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the guys discuss the life and career of Ashton Kutcher (1:07). They discuss his early life, his family and how he became a model and later an a...

Episode 79: This Hour has 22 Minutes (Part 2) - Interview with Trent McLellan

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For part  2 of our discussion of ‘This Hour has 22 minutes’, the guys interview one of the stars of ‘This Hour’ Trent McLellan. Trent talks a...

Episode 78: This Hour has 22 Minutes (Part 1)

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the Canadian comedy series This Hour has 22 minutes,  which is celebrating it’s 30th season this year. They discuss the ...

Bonus: Better Call Saul and Anne Heche

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys provide a bonus mini-episode discussing two things from the news in the past week. First, Asif discusses the triumphant finale of ‘Better C...

Episode 76: Brain Death and the Archie Battersbee Case

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s special episode the guys forgo an entertainment topic to focus on the Archie Bastersbee case in the UK and the concept of brain death. Th...

Episode 75: Garry Shandling / Hyperparathyroidism

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today the guys discuss the life and career of Gary Shandling (1:25). They discuss his early life and how his brother’s death, a car accident and him...

‘This Podcast is Delicious’ / Food Prescriptions

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a special food themed episode! First, the guys discuss Ali’s other podcast, ‘This Podcast is Delicious’ with Ali’s co-host Marco...

Episode 73: The Rise and Fall of the WWE’s Vince McMahon

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a special episode, the guys don’t cover a medical topic and only discuss an entertainment one: the rise and fall of the WWE’s Vince McMah...

Episode 72: Brad Pitt / Prosopagnosia

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the guys discuss the career of the legendary A-lister Brad Pitt (1:21). They talk about his early life and roles. Then they discuss his philant...

Episode 71: ‘Singles’ Soundtrack /  Borderline Personality Disorder

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the legendary soundtrack from the movie ‘Singles’ which was released 30 years ago (0:57). The guys start off by discuss...

Episode 70: Favourite Canadian Entertainment / Insulin

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif present a special episode on all things Canada. They start off by Ali hosting the Canada Day celebrations in the Nation’s capital...

Episode 69: Diversity in Comedy / Epilepsy

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, after a digression about the hotel Ali is staying in for his comedy tour, Asif asks Ali about diversity in comedy (2:07). Specifically, Asif as...

Episode 68: Justin Bieber / Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had so much listener interest in a Justin Bieber and Ramsay Hunt syndrome episode that we decided to release this episode early. Our next regular e...

Episode 67: Ms Marvel / Women, Pain and Medicine

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the new Disney Plus / Marvel TV show Ms. Marvel (0:53).. The guys start off by discussing the pronunciation of ‘Kamala’...

Episode 66: George Carlin / Dangers of Cannabis Edibles in Children

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the life and career of the legendary comedian George Carlin and the recent HBO documentary on his life ‘American Dream’...

Episode 65: Kids in the Hall / Monkeypox

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the guys discuss the classic Canadian comedy crew, the Kids in the Hall (1:19). They discuss the origins of the group and how Lorne M...

Episode 64: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds / Dopa-responsive Dystonia

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the guys discuss the new television show  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (1:17). They start off by discussing their memories of watch...

Episode 63: Batman / Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(Our apologies about the quality of the sound on Asif’s track). Today, Ai and Asif discuss the history of comic book superhero Batman (0:55). They r...

Episode 62: ‘Power of the Dog/ Anthrax

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ali and Asif discuss the celebrated and award winning movie, Jane Campion’s ‘The Power of the Dog’ (1:12). They discuss the amazing cinema...

Episode 61: Interview with Maz Jobrani (Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, ‘Back to School with Maz Jobrani’)

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a special episode the guys interview superstar comedian Maz Jobrani. Maz discusses his early life, how he became interested in performing, an...

Episode 60: Doctor Vs Comedian Vs Comedians Vs The News (Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini)

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on a special episode the guys interview the El-Salomons – Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini. They discuss how they developed their joint comed...

Episode 59: Gilbert Gottfried / Myotonic Dystrophy

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys start off the episode by discussing the career of Gilbert Gottfried and the recent documentary ‘Gilbert’ (00:51).  They discuss how he o...

Episode 58: Interview with Dave Merheje (Ramy, Mr. D)

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 It's Doctor Vs Comedian Vs Dave Merheje (also a comedian)! On a special episode the guys interview actor and comedian Dave Merheje, star of the crit...

Episode 57: Bruce Willis/Aphasia

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Given his recent aphasia diagnosis, the guys reflect on the career of actor Bruce Willis (1:19). The guys talk about his career highlights including ‘...

Emergency podcast: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock / Alopecia

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the events occurring at the Oscars, Ali and Asif decided to record an emergency podcast. The guys recap the joke told by Chris Rock and the ens...