Doctor Vs Comedian
Episodes
Episode 41: What does it mean to be funny? / What does it mean to be healthy?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In response to a listener's question, the guys attempt to answer the questions: “What does it mean to be funny?” and “What does it mean to be he...
Episode 40: Larry David, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and Cringe Comedy / Andropause
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start off this episode with Asif reviewing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2:40). Then Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on Larry D...
Episode 39: ‘Badmotorfinger’ vs ‘Achtung Baby’ / OCD
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start off the episode with Asif discussing the problems faced by men after trying on their suits after 18 months of the Covid-19 pandemic (1:...
Episode 38: Kumail Nanjiani gets ripped / HGH and steroid use in Hollywood
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start off the episodes by discussing Ali’s recent attendance at a Toronto Maple Leafs game and his ‘Sophie’s Choice’ of needing to ch...
Episode 37: TikTok and Tourette
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys switch things around by discussing the medical topic first -- Tics and Tourette Syndrome (1:02). Asif discusses what the symptoms of T...
Episode 36: Coming up with material / Laughter & Medicine
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, after a brief discussion of Jerry Seinfeld’s “Is this Anything?”, Ali discusses how he and other comedians come up with ma...
Episode 35: ‘Use Your Illusion’ vs ‘The Black Album’ / Vitamins
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in honour of the 30th anniversary of the release of Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Use Your Illusion 1 and 2’ and Metallica’s ‘Black Album’, the...
Episode 34: Squid Game / Is it Ok for Doctors to Cry?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys discuss the hit Netflix Show ‘Squid Game’ (1:13) and the influence of Korea on popular culture (BTS, ‘Parasite’) . They talk a...
Episode 33: Are the Origins of Stand up Racist? / The ‘Hidden Curriculum’ in Medicine
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Asif asks Ali about the controversial origins of stand up comedy (1:05). Ali explains that stand up comedy evolved from vaudeville and that vau...
Episode 32: ‘Seinfeld’ Top 5’s / Body Odour
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys start off the pod with a bit of banter about ‘banter’. Then, in honour of ‘Seinfeld’ being released on Netflix this month, Asi...
Episode 31: Life on Set / Unconscious Bias in Healthcare
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys start off the pod by discussing 2 new television shows: Sandra Oh in ‘The Chair’ and FX’s ‘Y: The Last Man’ (0:43). Then Asi...
Episode 30: ‘Nevermind’ vs ‘Ten’ / Cognitive Bias and Vaccine Hesitancy
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the guys start off by discussing the recently departed Norm Macdonald (1:00). They talk about his unique comic voice and the tremendous respect...
Episode 29: Emmy Awards Preview / Academic Publishing
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To start the show, the guys discuss the sometimes murky issue of copyright claims on YouTube (1:30). Then the guys preview the upcoming 73rd annual Em...
Episode 28: Life on the Road / Pharma influence on Doctors
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start with a serious debate about whether ‘drums’ or ‘flats’ are the better chicken wings (00:50). Ali then discusses life on the roa...
Episode 27: Increase in Eating Disorders During Covid-19 (with Dr. Megan Harrison)
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ali and Asif discuss the surging rates of eating disorders during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorder...
Episode 26: 40th Anniversary of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’/ Spinal Muscular Atrophy
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To start the episode the guys give their thoughts on two recent summer movies; Asif talks about “The Suicide Squad” and Ali reviews “The Green...
Episode 25: Can you teach ‘funny’? /ALS
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To start the episode, Ali’s recounts a recent Drive-in comedy show he did with Shaun Majumder (1:03). Then Asif asks about the course Ali teaches at...
Episode 24: Interview with Dr. Glaucomflecken
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Ali and Asif interview ophthalmologist, comedian and social media sensation Dr. Will Flannary aka Dr. Glaucomflecken. In...
Episode 23: Hecklers / 'Difficult' Patient-Doctor Relationships
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, after playing a clip of Will Ferrell ‘heckling’ Jimmy Fallon on the tonight show (1:52), Ali discusses heckling in comedy (2:25). He discus...
Episode 22: Send in the Clowns
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Asif starts things off by discussing how he finally got around to seeing Zach Snyder’s Justice League (1:00) and they compare the v...
Episode 21: ‘Ted Lasso’ / Psychedelics in Medicine
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode the guys first off start talking about last week’s Emmy nominations, including the surprises and snubs (00:54). Then Asif asks ...
Episode 20: ‘Never Have I Ever’/ Conversion Disorder
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the guys start off by reminiscing about the career of the acclaimed director Richard Donner (1:07). They talk about his classic ...
Episode 19: Non-traditional comedy specials / ADHD in adults
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Ali updates us on his filming of Hudson and Rex in Newfoundland (00:54).Then Asif asks Ali about his thoughts on Bo Burnham’s ...
Episode 18: HBO's 'Hacks' / ADHD in Kids
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Ali joins us on location in Newfoundland, and talks about filming the television show 'Hudson and Rex' (00:50). Asif asks Ali ...
Episode 17: Interview with Dr. Jen Gunter
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Ali and Asif are joined by physician, OB/GYN, pain medicine specialist, blogger, podcaster and writer Dr. Jen Gunter. Topics ...
Episode 16: Can Comedy Affect Change? / Doctor Stereotypes
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, the guys discuss whether comedy can affect change (2:36). Ali discusses the Satire Paradox (Malcolm Gladwell) and whether laughter an...
Episode 15: Another Round / ‘Is It Wine O’Clock?’
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episodes the guys discuss the Academy Award Winning movie “Another Round” (4:11). Ali starts out first by discussing his (tenuous) co...
Emergency podcast: London, Ontario Tragedy
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Asif discuss the recent hate-inspired murders of a family of Muslim-Canadians in London, Ontario, Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Episode 13: The Tragically Hip / Goop
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, after a brief interlude about McDonald’s Orange Drink, the guys discuss the legendary Canadian band, the Tragically Hip (2:50). The...
Episode 12: 'Sound of Metal" / Cochlear Implants
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start out today’s show discussing unrelated pop culture that is linked in each of their minds (00:55). Then, the guys discuss the recent mo...
Episode 11: Saturday Night Live Top 5’s / Intermittent Fasting
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, the guys start the episode discussing Elon Musk and their surprising takes on his recent Saturday Night Live hosting gig (1:08) ...
Bonus: As if the director wouldn’t let you pronounce “Asif” properly
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our last episode on Code Switching, Ali actually forgot to tell a story he had about a director insisting that the name “Asif” be pronounced a...
Episode 10: Code Switching / Video Games
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys discuss the topic of code-switching (1:36). They review examples of code switching in the media including Barack Obama, Boot...
Episode 9: Accents & Apu / ’Medical ‘Miracles’ & Doctor Distrust
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, after a bit of listener mail about Ali’s love of Shonda Rimes (1:00), the guys discuss the issue of actors faking accents on m...
Episode 8: Chadwick Boseman / Colon Cancer
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys reflect on the life of the late Chadwick Boseman. They first start by debriefing about this week’s Oscars telecast, Asif’...
Episode 7: Special Episode - Oscars Preview
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali and Asif discuss the upcoming 93rd annual Academy Awards. Ali quizzes Asif on who he thinks should win and will win in all the major catego...
Episode 6:The United States of Al/Dr. Oz
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys discuss the new CBS sitcom, the United States of Al (1:03). They discuss the development of the show and how it is based on ...
Episode 5: Origin Story
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Doctor Vs Comedian, the guys discuss their “origin stories''. First, Ali discusses growing up in New Brunswick and Mont...
Episode 4: Rebirth of Roast Comedy / Masks & Covid-19
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ali discusses the rebirth of roasts as a form of comedy (3:15). He discusses the history of roast and their recent return, courtesy o...
Episode 3: Auditioning / The Ketogenic Diet
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Ali discusses the auditioning process for movies and television roles (0:57). He discusses how he went from stand-up comedy to a...
Episode 2: Joke Theft / Did they get it right?
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Ali discusses the issue of joke theft in Comedy (1:00). He discusses the definition of joke theft and why it can be a contentiou...
Episode 1: Comedy in the time of Covid / Cannabis use in Medicine
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first episode! After the guys briefly introduce themselves (0:44), Ali discusses performing comedy during the Covid19 pandemic (4:59). He t...
Trailer - Doctor Vs Comedian
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Asif Doja is a pediatric neurologist and Ali Hassan is a stand up comedian and actor (CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, Designated Survivor, Goon) who are ...