Gross Anatomy
Episodes
Our Best of 2025 List!
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the movies, TV and pop culture news that made our best of 2025 list! Plus, we discuss nominations in the new Golden Globe podcast cat...
What's up with TV's Doc?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We watched Doc, the TV show that begs the question...what happens when a doctor loses eight years of memories? Are they still considered a doctor? Luc...
Royal Pains reunion with Andrew Lenchewski and Mark Feuerstein
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Pains creator Andrew Lenchewski and actor Mark Feuerstein join the show! We discuss how a TV show about a concierge doctor went from network pit...
Creating a Horror from Real Medical Stories
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our spooky Halloween episode, we debate which medical news story could be turned into the best scary movie. We’ve got stories of twisted intestin...
Getting Real About Reality TV
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We watched Fit for TV (The Biggest Loser docuseries) and discussed some of the buzzy issues the series brings up...including caffeine pills, skin tig...
Emmy love for The Pitt and a clean Charlie Sheen!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pitt wins best drama at the Emmys, Noah Wyle finally takes home a prize after seven nominations, and Nurse Dana gets a statue too! We discuss all ...
Neurologist Lisa Cook joins the show!
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have neurologist Dr. Lisa Cook on the show! We pick her brain about neurological diseases, including explaining things like frontote...
"REWIND" The Biggest Loser doctor, Robert Huizenga joins us!
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Gross Anatomy listeners, hope you enjoy this condensed "REWIND" interview with Dr. Robert Huizenga, who you might recognize as the medi...
Hashimoto's, Seles and Stone
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Grey’s Anatomy star reveals she has Hashimoto’s disease, Dr. Cohen explains what this diagnosis means and how it can be treated. We also discuss...
Actor Mariano González-Guerineau joins the show!
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to actor Mariano González-Guerineau about starring in the Disney+ show O11CE and its upcoming reboot! We also talk to him about growing up i...
Michael Madsen will be missed
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Michael Madsen’s recent death and our love for the charismatic actor, who starred in some of our favorite films — Reservoir Dogs, Kill ...
Wyle goes to Washington, an ice cream challenge and trendy surgery
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Noah Wyle urging Congress to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act, an ice cream challenge that can only be done along the Appalachi...
Peloton Instructor, Bradley Rose joins the show!
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a celebrated Peloton instructor and actor, joining us all the way from London, it’s Bradley Rose. We discuss Bradley’s fitnes...
Bad Surgery
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss surgeons…the bad, the unlicensed and the fictional. Including, a surgeon who performed a splenectomy and removed a patient’s liver —n...
Part Two: Dissecting The Pitt
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Dissecting The Pitt Part Two, we examine the last eight episodes of the series. These episodes are full of drama and a little humor, including: A b...
Dissecting The Pitt Part One
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We deep dive into the first seven episodes of The Pitt, reviewing some of the most memorable scenes from the series. We also discuss the most realisti...
Talking healthcare tech with the CEO of Tennr, Trey Holterman!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trey Holterman, CEO and co-founder of Tennr, the healthcare automation platform, joins the show! Trey tells us what it was like growing up in the Bay...
Bankruptcy of 23andMe and Celebrity Ancestry
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get into the bankruptcy of 23andMe, what Dr. Cohen was hoping to find out when he submitted his saliva for testing, and what celebrities like Tiffa...
Stage and screen actor, Alan Blumenfeld joins the show!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Blumenfeld, celebrated stage and screen actor with a Hollywood career spanning over 40 years, joins us! Alan tells us about his illustrious caree...
Celebrity Deaths and Autopsy Requests
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about recent celebrity deaths with causes not immediately known, and get into all things autopsy. Then, we discuss cell saver technology, reas...
The Office actor, Andy Buckley joins the show!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Buckley, who played David Wallace on The Office, joins us! Andy talks to us about being cast on one of the most popular television shows ever, ta...
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the role of caregivers in entertainment, and discuss the reality of social services involvement in hospitals. Then, why we think the big...
Regrets, Resolutions and The Pitt
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss our resolutions for the year, the hot new job for men looking for a career change, and the end of life regrets people have according to a h...
International speaker and author on motivation, Sarah Aviram joins the show!
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Sarah Aviram, a TEDx speaker, workshop facilitator, and international keynote speaker on the topic of motivation in the new era of ...
Best Medical Movies and TV of 2024
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the end of the year is here, we wanted to give you a best of 2024 show. Listen in as we discuss critics picks for the best movies with a medical...
Vegan Chef Mario Fabbri joins the show!
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get into all things plant-based with our guest, vegan chef Mario Fabbri! We discuss his cooking show Trying Vegan with Mario, his favorit...
Celebrity allergies, House turning 20 and NBC's Brilliant Minds
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover a lot, including: John Stamos wearing a bald cap, allergy testing and celebrities with unusual food allergies, the hit TV sho...
Doctor Cohen on Diagnoses
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Gross Anatomy, we discuss celebrities opening up about their medical diagnoses, a surgeon's perspective on delivering cancer diagno...
All Things Beef! From Beef Tallow to Colostrum to The Quarter Pounder E Coli Spread
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Ali's final episode with Gross Anatomy the team talks health trends! All things beef, from Colostrum, to beef tallow, to the E Coli outbreak via th...
Top Halloween Injuries and the Real Story of Frankenstein
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Gross Anatomy team dives into all things Halloween! The top halloween injuries to watch out for, the real story of Frankenstein, our top...
Plant Power with Laura Jakobsen of Riot Energy
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Gross Anatomy chats with Laura Jakobsen of Riot Energy. We talk about the power of plants and how energy drinks should leave you feeling. Laura ...
Graves Disease & AI Perfume
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Dr. Cohen chat about Daisy Ridley's diagnosis of Graves Disease & what it is, along with thyroid health in general. AI perfume, and why pumpki...
Melissa Nguyen, Tennis Pro for the Stars
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Gross Anatomy team chats with Melissa Nguyen, tennis pro hired by MGM Studios to help prepare Zendaya for her leading role in Luca Guada...
Swimming in The Seine..Does Coke Cure E. Coli?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ali & Dr. Cohen chat about the bacteria in The Seine River in Paris and why some Olympic athletes are drinking coke after swimming in the wa...
Danger at the Olympics & Presidential Illness
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Gross Anatomy team chats about the Olympics – including the the very real physical danger for gymnasts & past and current presidents w...
Celebrity Illnesses - Bob Marley, Celine Dion, & President Biden's Health
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about celebrity illnesses from Bob Marley to Celine Dion, and speculation about President Biden's health.
75 Soft, Rucking, 30-30-30, & Finally Trying Mushrooms
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen & Ali chat about the new 30-30-30 trend, Rucking, & 75 Soft and then Dr. Cohen spills the beans on his first mushroom experience!
The Power of Mental Fitness with Liv Bowser
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liv Bowser shares her journey of founding Liberate Studios, a platform and community focused on building mental fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Nestlé’s New Ozempic Diet, Wild Yam Cream, Toe Spacers, & Laying on a bed of Carbon & Silver
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk trends such as Nestlé’s new Ozempic Diet, wild yam cream for hormone health, toe spacers for your foot health, & the benefits of ...
Healing through Sound - Letizia of Altha
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From autoimmune disease to becoming a healer, Letizia shares the benefits of the sound bath and surprisingly it all started with her dog!
Caffeine in the Body and Working out "Like an Animal"
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We Chat about Caffeine in the Body (The Panera Scandal) and the New Workout trend Quadrobics
Is Sugar Bad? And is Green Noise good?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss how we feel about sugar and how to get the best sleep with green noise. We also go over how Dr. Cohen is feeling since our discus...
Taking Care of Our Minds & Bellies with Lukas of Wonderbelly
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Gross Anatomy team chats with Lukas, co-founder of Wonderbelly. Lukas founded Wonderbelly after suffering irreparable damage to his digestive syst...
Take My Tumor
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Gross Anatomy team discusses the new TLC show co-starring Dr. Cohen, "Take My Tumor!" The team also chats about some health trends of co...
HeyFreeSamples on Being Happy
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have @heyfreesamples on the pod, get ready to laugh! We chat about what keeps Rachel so positive, why she thinks running a marathon may be a cry fo...
Benefits of Being Barefoot, Kanna Extract, and The Hangover Cure
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk health trends such as the hangover/migraine mask, Kanna a root that helps with just about everything, and if we are going barefoot f...
Health Issues with The Royals, Mouth-Taping, & Birch Juice
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali & Dr. Cohen chat about the royals, sunscreen, limb-lengthening surgery, mouth-taping, and being a detective for health
Your Greek Wellness Friend
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about comedy and wellness routines with @alikicomedy! We get to know Aliki as herself and as her beloved character “Wellness Friend.”
Gross Anatomy Trailer
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An overview of Gross Anatomy
Poisoning in Movies & TV - Real or Fake?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali & Dr. Cohen dissect poisonings in Movies & TV, would they have worked in real life? Spoiler Alert: Do not listen to this if you have not seen (an...
Oil Pulling, Dry Brushing, Fasted Cardio, & Intention Setting for 2024
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we go over Oil Pulling, Dry Brushing, Fasted Cardio, & Intention Setting for 2024 – our "words" of intention going into 2024
Nursing vs. Acting as a Nurse with Ambar
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Ambar, a nurse and actress. She tells about how these two professions overlap and the new niche for medical roles in Hollywood....
The Thyroid Guy!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting to know Dr. Jason Cohen and taking a look back at his favorite Gross Anatomy moments as we approach the new year
Iboga, The Next Plant Medicine
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reilly and the Gross Anatomy team connect on Iboga, a plant medicine from Africa largely known for healing addiction. Reilly gives us his firsthand ex...
The Importance of Sex Education & Cleaning Your Belly Button
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Niku and the Gross Anatomy team connect on women’s health, Dr. Niku shares the importance of really listening to the women he treats. We ...
Current Health Trends – Colostrum, Cold Plunging, Magnesium, & Spermidine
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen, Ali chat current health trends this week including Colostrum, Cold Plunging, Magnesium, & Spermidine
Gross Anatomy x Dr. Arash Nayeri
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nayeri is the attending cardiologist at Cedars Sinai Smidt Heart Institute. He joins Dr. Cohen & Ali for a deeper dive on all things cardiology es...
The Importance of the Shoe - Rob Gregg of Gales
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen, Ali & Rob Gregg connect on the importance of taking care of your body from the ground up. Rob Gregg is the founder of Gales, footwear found...
Trends: Spiritual Health, Mental Health, & Getting Controversial on TikTok
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen & Ali connect on trends this week, covering breathwork, a new Ozempic study, postpartum depression medication, ADHD chairs, and cycle syncin...
The Mark Goffman Episode! Behavioral Economics, Writing, and is Revenge Good?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Gross Anatomy team chats with Mark Goffman, executive producer, and writer for the upcoming NBC series, THE IRRATIONAL. Prior to this, Mark was an...
The Return of 'Shrooms
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen, Ali & Charlotte connect on the power of plant medicine. Charlotte educates the Gross Anatomy team on how mushrooms are changing the game an...
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz x Gross Anatomy
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen, Ali & Dr. Suzanne Gilberg- Lenz (who you may have seen on the Drew Barrymore show recently) connect on the power of knowledge. We talk ab...
Health Trends - Mouth Taping, At-Home STI Testing, & "mommy"
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen & Ali chat current health trends – mouth taping, at-home STI testing, and honoring Dr. Susan Love.
Producing Dr. Pimple Popper & Is Bigfoot Real?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Casey Brumels, an executive producer on Dr. Pimple Popper with over 20 years of experience in the TV industry. We explore his h...
Mushrooms!
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen & Ali talk mushrooms. Why they're trending, which species they’re open to consuming, & which ones they already have...
Behind the making of TV's medical moments
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Mel, a medical consultant on Grey’s Anatomy and the founder of Reel Medical Consulting. She and Dr. Cohen rank medical moment...
Everyone is talking about Alcohol
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen, Ali Saarela & Ali Krupnik talk about the world of cocktails and health. Dr. Cohen & Ali Saarela ask Ali Krupnik how and why she's shifted t...
Is Biohacking Delusional?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are we all just avoiding the inevitable? Dr. Cohen and Ali break down how we breakdown and what we think about biohacking
Ozempic Follow-Up: Are We Overcomplicating a Good Thing?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ali asks Dr. Cohen about Ozempic as a doctor, a patient, and a dad — Are we overcomplicating a good thing that seems to be making people happy and h...
Medical musings about The Last of Us
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen gives his medical thoughts on The Last of Us finale. We discuss medical ethics, equipment and possible alternative methods of curing Cordyce...
Ozempic And The Oscars
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ozempic, the drug that has been found to induce weight loss and was joked about by Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars, was originally intended as a treatment...
Improve Your Memory with Brain Exercise
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about medical professionals passing out when things get a tad too gross (anatomy), and why that doesn't mean you aren't going to make it as a ...
Spending Money to be Young in Body
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the 45 year-old man who is paying millions to be 18 again. And, not to be 18 in spirit, it's to have the brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidney...
New puppy, resolutions and the oldest person to ever live!
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen talks about the unexpected way his family received a puppy. We also talk about new goals, hot yoga being so L.A., and how after 8 years, Dr....
Throwback Episode: Screenwriter Roshan Sethi MD
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, director, doctor and co-creator of the TV series The Resident – Roshan Sethi MD – joins the show! Since our interview with Roshan last ye...
Year End Wrap
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The year that was 2022! We talk about the defining moments in pop culture, celebrities who died, scripted medical entertainment and our favorite movie...
Stranger Injuries
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about strange injuries, like the arrow that impales the torso of a fictional character in the TV show 1883, and question if it’s a survivabl...
The Tests are In...
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about two famous men, who were diagnosed with different diseases, and chose not to follow their doctors treatment recommendations. Then, (17...
Scariest Doctors on the Big and Small Screen
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We review some of the scariest doctors to hit the screen, meaning the fictional TV/movie doctors that you'd be the most afraid to have as your real li...
The Good Nurse
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen shares his cinematic and medical thoughts on the Netflix movie: The Good Nurse. The film is based on a true story with Eddie Redmayne playin...
NFL To Neurosurgery
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NFL player Myron Rolle went from being all about football to all about med school. After earning his MD and going into his residency, Dr. Rolle wrote ...
Matthew Perry, Movember and Pop Culture Costumes
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Matthew Perry opening up about his decades-long battle with addiction that almost killed him and caused him to have an exploded colon, nine...
Superstition Origin Stories
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach Halloween, we thought it would be fitting to explore the surprising origins of common superstitions. Ever wonder why a broken mirror gi...
A Little Art & A Little Music
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Art major Dr. Cohen tells us how much time he's able to spend painting since becoming a doctor and explains why it's hard to make art a hobby. Then, h...
This is Going to Hurt
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get to do one of our favorite things, talk about medical TV! We discuss This is Going to Hurt, a BBC series based on the diaries of...
Innovator Sandy Heck MD
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Innovator, creator and an MD, Sandy Heck joins the show! He tells us about the invention of a tool he co-created, that’s used in laparoscopic surger...
Jamie Lassner
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Lassner joins the show! He tells Dr. Cohen about working as an EMT on September 11th (9:30 minute mark) and witnessing the second plane hit the ...
Hearing Aids & Deadly Umbrellas
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the F.D.A. decision that will allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter and without a prescription to adults. The decision could chang...
Olivia and Anne
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We remember Olivia Newton-John, a beloved singer, movie star and a super crush of Dr. Cohen’s. We discuss Newton-John’s career and how she survive...
Well it's Wellness Month
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All during August, it’s National Wellness Month which focuses on promoting healthy habits in your lifestyle all month long to see how much better yo...
Skittles, Taste the Titanium?
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Skittle lawsuit that claims Mars (maker of Skittles) failed to adequately warn customers about the chemical, titanium dioxide, that is ...
Special Guest Host Episode
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Saarela joins the show as our guest host! Ali and Dr. Cohen discuss current health events — the good and the bad. They also talk about Hulu's ne...
Simon, Sonny, and The Old Man
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the rescue of Simon the German Shepherd, the legacy of James Caan — well known for playing Sonny in The Godfather and the Father of Bu...
O Doctor! My Doctor!
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mariano is back to guest host! Dr. Cohen and Mariano talk about tattoos and what it’s like to get a symbolic tattoo with your father and brother —...
Summer Breeze Entertainment
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Justin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt Syndrome diagnosis and why that’s so rare for someone his age. Then, we get into some summer breezy entertain...
Tragedy in Tulsa
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen and Raya discuss the tragedy in Tulsa that resulted in the shooting death of two doctors, a medical assistant and a patient’s husband. Dr....
Millennials and Their Avocado Toast
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you’re hungry because this episode is quite tasty! Dr. Cohen and Raya speak with LA local and new business owner Jack Della Femina, Co-Found...
Imposters and a Goodfella
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen and Raya are on different coasts this week covering lots of things. Raya brings up some drama surrounding one of her favorite shows - Grey’...
Birthday Stories
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Raya’s birthday! Raya discusses being born premature, Dr. Cohen talks about the preemies he’s seen in the NICU, then the discussion leads t...
Showing Some Nurse Appreciation
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Dr. Cohen and Raya speak with two very speci...