The House of Pod
Episodes
Episode 126 - Dr. Mark Lewis: Family History
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and guest host Ryan Marino talk with GI oncologist Mark Lewis about how his personal and family history of cancer shapes his approach to treatin...
Episode 125 - Jason Petty (AKA Propaganda): Hood Politics
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk with Propaganda, rapper/poet/podcaster, about minority stress, relating geopolitical issues to hood politics, and decreasing vac...
Episode 124 - Timothy Caufield & Tyler Black: HOP Gets Canadian
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk with Timothy Caufield, professor of health law and science policy, and Tyler Black, psychiatrist/suicidologist about EMDR, debun...
Episode 123 - Dr. Nina Shapiro: Medical Myths
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk with Dr. Nina Shapiro about how to spot medical myths and the positive aspects of patients doing their own research, as well as ...
Episode 122 - Dr. Megan Ranney: We All Have Something to Contribute
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to Dr. Megan Ranney about her public health interest, studying gun violence, and her work getting front line workers PPE when n...
Episode 121 - Dr. Robert Pearl: Uncaring
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak with Dr. Robert Pearl, the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest medical group, about the toxic cu...
Episode 120 - Dr. Zachary Rubin: Allergies
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie, Kaveh, and iHeartRadio executive producer Sophie Lichterman chat with Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist and immunologist, about (you guessed it) al...
Episode 119 - Dr. Chase Anderson: Minority Stress
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie, Kaveh. and guest co-host Garrison Davis talk to Child Psychiatry Fellow Dr. Chase Anderson about new and old stresses facing LGBTQ youth.Send ...
Episode 118 - Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr. Sarah Diekman: Gender Equity in Medicine
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to Dr. Sarah Diekman, doctor and aspiring lawyer, and Dr. Arghavan Salles, surgeon and speaker, on the issues of gender equity i...
Episode 117 - Dr. Glaucomflecken and Dr. Ryan Marino: Round Table Discussion
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to Dr. Glaucomflecken and Dr. Ryan Marino about the J&J vaccine pause, patients reviewing their records in real time, and wheth...
Episode 116 - Brent Giannotta: What ISIS Teaches Us About QAnon
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and guest host Dr. Stephen Sample chat with a former political analyst for the CIA, Brent Gionnatta, about the lessons learned from studying ISI...
Episode 115 - Angela Rasmussen, PhD: Vaccinating Kids Against COVID
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Sample speak with virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen about why we will likely need to vaccinate our children to get o...
Episode 114 - Keith Lowell Jensen: Punching Nazis and Other Good Ideas
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk with comedian and author Keith Lowell Jensen about managing his colon, his ADHD, and the times he was arrested.Send your questio...
Episode 113 - Dr. Sophie Balzora & Dr. Ugo Iroku: ABGH
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about the new CDC guidelines and chat with the founding members of the Association of Black Gastroenterologists & Hepatologists ...
Episode 112 - Dr. Amy Barnhorst & Garrison Davis: Is It An OK Time to Talk About Gun Violence?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh interview gun violence researcher Dr. Amy Barnhorst with help from guest co-host Garrison Davis.Send your questions and comments to h...
Episode 111 - Dr. Uma Mahadevan: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh read listener emails and talk to IBD expert, Dr. Uma Mahadevan, about the challenges of treating IBD and why Gastroenterologists are ...
Episode 110 - Title: Mary Roach Returns!
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about the best ice cream in San Francisco and catch up with Mary Roach to discuss writing about science in a time of COVID, as w...
Episode 109 - Dr. Nicole Baldwin: Pediatrician/TikTok Creator
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Baldwin tries to explain TikTok to Lizzie and Kaveh and talks about the totally cool and totally normal response anti-vaxxers had to her Ti...
Episode 108 - Dr. Lauren Nephew: Vaccine Hesitancy
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to hepatologist Lauren Nephew about systemic racism and overcoming her own COVID vaccine hesitancy.Send your questions and comme...
Episode 107 - Tricia Pendergrast: Online Harassment
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to Northwestern medical student Tricia Pendergrast about medical school in a time of COVID and her recent JAMA publication regar...
Episode 106 - Dr. Jen Gunter: The Vibrator Episode
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about getting the second dose of the vaccine and chat with Dr. Jen Gunter about the the history of vibrators and why they’re s...
Episode 104 - Dr. Taylor Nichols: Testing Our Compassion
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh take about the lows and less lows of 2020 and interview Dr. Taylor Nichols about his compassion as a doctor being tested in a time of...
Episode 103 - COVID Emergency Update
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and what happens when a COVID diagnosis hits home.Send your questions and comment...
Episode 102 - Dr. Craig Spencer: Surviving Ebola to COVID?
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about getting vaccinated and chat with Craig Spencer, MD MPH about getting Ebola and how it prepared him for the pandemic.Send y...
Episode 100 - The 100th Episode!
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh AND Nadeem have some of their favorite guests join the show for the giant 100th episode!Send your questions and comments to hopquesti...
Episode 99 - Ashley Bartholomew, BSN, RN: Nursing Perspectives on COVID-19
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to Ashley Bartholomew, a nurse working in the ICU in El Paso, TX about dealing with the surge of patients and confronting a COVI...
Episode 98 - Dr. Stephen Sample: Blue Doc in a Red State
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and guest co-host Ryan Marino talk to Dr. Stephen Sample (otherwise known as Dr. JAFERD) about his path from county music singer to Air Force to...
Episode 97 - Dr. Isabel Malone: Microaggressions
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk election elation and recovering from the past 4 years and discuss microaggressions in medicine and what allies can do.Send your ...
Episode 96 - Dr. Emily Deans & Dr. Tyler Black: COVID-19 on the Brain
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh discuss Kaveh’s feelings about Carlsbad, CA and talk to Emily Deans (evolutionary psychologist) and Tyler Black (suicidologist) abo...
Episode 95 - Sarah Hightower: Cults
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about their election angst and interview anti-cult activist and researcher Sarah Hightower. We discuss the Japanese death cult A...
Episode 94 - Hugo Godoy: Firefighter
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about porn and then interview Fire Captain Hugo Godoy to learn about the fires in California and what it’s like being a firefi...
Episode 93 - Stacey Filice: Meditation for Health Care Workers
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special Bonus Episode! Yoga instructor/lifestyle coach Stacey Filice helps walk us through a meditation designed to help frontline workers in stressfu...
Episode 92 - Dr. Jeremy Faust: COVID update
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk about the disastrous press conference that Trump‘s personal physician gave and speak with emergency room physician Dr. Jeremy ...
Episode 91 - Miranda Yaver: Threats to Women’s Health Care
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to political scientist Miranda Yaver about the intersection of politics and women’s health, including the accusations of forc...
Episode 90 - Dr. Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell: First Cut
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and guest co-host Ryan Marino speak with forensic pathologist Judy Melinek and her husband, New York Times best-selling author, TJ Mitchell, abo...
Episode 88 - Dr. Valerie A. Fitzghugh: Racial Disparities in Medicine
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to pathologist Valerie Fitzghugh about why Black and minority communities in America are bearing a disproportionate burden of C...
Episode 87 - Dr. Seth Trueger: MD Aware
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to ER physician Seth Trueger about the morale of doctors in the United States, how we’re staying sane, and the sanctity of the...
Episode 86 - Butch Escobar: Bill Gates is NOT putting microchips in your head. Probably.
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to comedian Butch Escobar about hitting rock bottom, arguing with lunatics, and why people will go against the advice of scienti...
Episode 85 - Healthcare Workers Lost to COVID-19
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and guest co-host Bobby Davari talk about the low bar for being “cool” in medical school and interview Claire Rezba, an Anesthesiologist who...
Episode 84 - Dr. Ryan Marino: Kratom
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toxicologist Dr. Ryan Marino returns to the show to discuss the potential benefits and dangers of Kratom. Language warning: Kaveh has a special rant r...
Episode 83 - Dr . Glaucomflecken: The Man Behind The Eyeball
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and Lizzie talk to ophthalmologist, comic, and TikToker, Dr. Glaucomflecken about mixing humor and medicine, as well as his cardiac arrest. List...
Episode 81 - Dr. Emily Frank: Doctor/Teacher
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to Dr. Emily Frank, a public school teacher-by-day and pediatrician-by-night, about the risks and benefits of re-opening our schools...
Episode 77 - Dr. Joseph Sakran: This Is My Lane
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to Dr. Joseph Sakran, trauma surgeon, gun violence survivor, and founder of @ThisIsOurLane. After having nearly lost his life a...
Episode 76 - Dr. James Chenoweth: Tear Gas, Pepper Spray, and Rubber Bullets
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to ER physician and toxicologist James Chenoweth about the history, toxicity, and treatments, in the field and hospital, for co...
Episode 74 - Salman Khan: Khan Academy
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh introduce the new HOP intern, Ali, and they talk to Salman Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, whose mission is to provide a free worl...
Episode 72 - Jake Hanrahan: Conflict Journalism
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak to documentary filmmaker, and journalist Jake Hanrahan. They learn about his media platform, Popular Front, and what drives him...
Episode 71 - Cody Johnston & Katy Stoll: Worst Year Ever
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh chat with Cody Johnston and Katy Stoll, the hosts of Even More News and The Worst Year Ever podcasts, about, well, the worst year eve...
Episode 70 - Rebecca Watson: Skepchick
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh speak with renown internet skeptic, blogger, and science communicator Rebecca Watson about using science and critical thinking skills...
Episode 69 - Dr. Michael Myers: Physician Suicide
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Michael Myers to discuss physician suicide and why some feel it’s a growing problem.Send your...
Episode 63 - Dr. BJ Miller: Palliative Care
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie and Kaveh talk to Dr. BJ Miller about how his personal experience with suffering showed him the importance of palliative care.Send your questio...
Episode 61 - Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha: Flint Water Crisis
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kaveh and Lizzie speak to pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha about the history of Flint Michigan, her research, and uncove...
Episode 55 - Robert Evans: Bastards of Medicine
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to author, journalist, and podcast host Robert Evans about the greatest medical villains of all time, assorted quacks, and the most ...
Episode 53 - Raif Derrazi: Living and Thriving with HIV
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to popular YouTuber, HIV advocate, and bodybuilder Raif Derrazi to learn about dating with HIV and how gratitude transformed his lif...
Episode 52 - Dr. Ryan Marino: Fentanyl Myths
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang interview Dr. Ryan Marino, an emergency room physician and toxicologist to learn more about the opioid crisis, the hype and hysteria arou...
Episode 51 - Dr. Stephen Bergman (aka Samuel Shem): The House of God
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk with Shem about his book "The House of God" and it’s impact on the world of medicine, the trials and tribulations of medical train...
Episode 50 - Dr. Stephen Barrett: Quackwatch
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk about Joe’s colonoscopy, hair plugs, and interview Dr. Stephen Barrett, founder of Quackwatch.Send your questions and comments to ...
Episode 47 - Rana Awdish: In Shock
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang discuss babies on dirty hospital floors, plane etiquette, and speak to ICU doctor and author Rana Awdish about her own critical illness a...
Episode 46 - Maria Ansari: Women in Medicine, Part 1
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to Cardiologist and Physician-in-Chief Maria Ansari about women in positions of leadership in medicine. Also, Lizzie fights casual s...
Episode 45 - Mary Roach: The Surprising Science of the Taboo
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk with popular science author Mary Roach about shining a light on topics like sex, dead bodies, and the GI tract.Send your questions a...
Episode 44 - Ingrid Lim: When Boobs Attack
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to ER doctor Ingrid Lim about going from Doctor to patient after being diagnosed with breast cancer. They discuss the joys of the ma...
Episode 40 - Steve Burrows: Bleed Out
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to filmmaker Steve Burrows about his new HBO Documentary, Bleed Out, which documents the 10 year struggle to figure out what went wr...
Episode 39 - James Syhabout: A Kitchen Story
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to Michelin starred chef James Syhabout about growing up in the restaurant business, his friendship with mentor Anthony Bourdain, an...
Episode 38 - Jennifer Gunter: Lasso of Truth
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to OB/GYN and blogger Jennifer Gunter about vaginal health, debunking bogus health advice on the internet, and taking on Gwyneth Pal...
Episode 37 - Pat Spurgeon: Rogue Wave
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk with Pat Spurgeon, of the band Rogue Wave, about touring with kidney failure and following his dream and passion, despite facing the...
Episode 35 - Bobby Davari: Alcohol Abuse and How We Should Be Treating It
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk with Bobby Davari about the worsening alcohol abuse problem in our county and how a new treatment strategy, relying on old medicatio...
Episode 34 - Michael H. Weber: Medicine in Movies
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang speak with Michael H. Weber, the Oscar nominated writer of The Disaster Artist, The Fault in Our Stars, and 500 Days of Summer. They cove...
Episode 32 - Heval Mohamed Kelli
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang speak with Syrian refugee turned cardiology fellow Heval Mohamed Kelli about his journey and his work as an advocate and ambassador. Oh,...
Episode 31 - Faye Jamali: A Doctor's Battle With Opioid Addiction
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk to a former anesthesiologist about her daily battle with opioid addiction and how she thought she would be the last person in the wo...
Episode 21 - A Sharky's Tale, Part 2
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang continue their interview with Sharky Laguana, founding member of rock band Creeper Lagoon. In part 2, he talks about his experience as a ...
Episode 20 - A Sharky's Tale, Part 1
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The HOP gang talk about medical accuracy (or inaccuracies) in film and TV and speak with Sharky Laguana, of the band Creeper Lagoon, about the hazards...