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The House of Pod

Humor-adjacent medical podcast hosted by a GI doc and friends. Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine.Contact us at hopquestions@gmail.com and rate and review us at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:37

Rheumatology 101: Arthritis, Autoimmune disease and...

The House of Pod ·

2026/04/07

Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by comic artist Kaveh Taherian and Rheumatologist Dr. Namrata Singh to learn what rheumatology actually is, why it's medicine's great mystery specialty, and everything you need to know about rheumatoid arthritis — from diagnosis and treatment to diet, supplements, the era of literal gold injections and what Wolverine has to do with all of this.Find me at Instagram or TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode

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44:12

Poisoning the Well: Forever Chemicals

The House of Pod ·

2026/04/02

Dr. Kaveh Hoda and guest cohost Kieran Hervold welcome investigative journalist Rachel Frazin, author of "Poisoning The Well," to discuss PFAS (forever chemicals) - the toxic compounds found in 97% of Americans' bloodstreams. Rachel reveals shocking details from internal corporate documents showing chemical companies knew about health risks as early as 1965, yet continued production for decades. The conversation explores how companies like DuPont attempted to dodge liability through corporate

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1:00:12

The Poop Episode: A GI Doctor Explains All

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/31

After years of listener requests, Dr. Kaveh Hoda finally tackles the topic everyone wants to hear about: poop. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, this episode dives into the science of bowel movements, why fiber is the unsung hero of digestive health, and whether the Squatty Potty lives up to the hype.From the physiology of pooping (featuring the star of the show: the puborectalis muscle) to squatting toilets in China, fiber maxing trends, and why Americans desperately need more vegetables in their

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1:04:56

Fun New Age of Public Health Confusion

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/24

Kaveh is joined by Journalist Melody Screiber and Dr. Terry Simpson to discuss recent reporting on the instability inside America's public health infrastructure. From the chaos surrounding ACIP and vaccines to the political hype behind the medication Leucovorin to how racism is impacting everyone's health in ways you might not have expected.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and

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52:23

Patterns of Thought: A Mental Health Conversation

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/17

Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with child psychiatrist Dr. Chase Anderson and comedian Butch Escobar for an honest conversation about moving forward from suicidal ideation, breaking negative thought patterns, and finding joy in recovery. They discuss remission, triggers, therapy, spirituality, and how humor can be a powerful coping mechanism.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then

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44:00

Bonus Episode: Survivor Talk

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/12

A bonus episode with Survivor Super Fan Dr. Jeremy Faust and Shauhin Davari (season 48) spilling the tea on season 50 and how to get on, prepare for and win on the show Survivor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:48

Introducing: The Present Illness

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/11

I want to share with you all a new podcast from friends of the show Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr. Alyssa Burgart: The Present Illness. This episode is about the news in Iran and a primer on Iranian culture and food. Take a listen and find The Present Illness anywhere you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:53

Influence vs. Evidence: Casey Means, Vaccine...

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/10

What happens when presidential rhetoric becomes clinical reality? Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with ER physician Dr. Jeremy Faust and Survivor's Shaheen Dava to discuss Casey Means' controversial surgeon general nomination, the death of expertise in modern medicine, and Jeremy's new Lancet study showing how Trump's false autism claims immediately reduced Tylenol prescriptions for pregnant patients by 10-16%. The conversation explores why influence often beats evidence, the challenges of scientific

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1:06:07

The Patriarchy in Medicine

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/03

Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Rebecca Watson (YouTuber, writer, person named for good reasons in the Epstein files ) and Dr. Kirti Patel (OB-GYN, host of The Gynarchy Podcast) to discuss how patriarchy infiltrates women's healthcare. From red pill ideology going mainstream to why women's pain is systematically dismissed, this conversation exposes the misogyny baked into medical systems.Topics covered: • How Rebecca ended up in the Epstein files (twice!) • Red pill ideology: from Reddit fringe to US

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59:26

Emergency Iran Pod

The House of Pod ·

2026/03/02

In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda and Dr. Arghavan Salles discuss the massive US-Israel military operation in Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They explore what this means for the Iranian people, the complex reactions from both inside Iran and the diaspora, and the uncertain path forward. From misinformation circulating online to the infrastructure of power that remains intact, they offer Iranian perspectives often missing from mainstream coverage—while

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1:05:58

Avalanche! The Psychology of Risk

The House of Pod ·

2026/02/24

After a tragic avalanche in Lake Tahoe killed 9 people and multiple skiers died in the same week, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with two wilderness experts to discuss what went wrong and how to stay safe in the backcountry.Joined by Scott Gaber (lead instructor at Teton Rescue, former Tahoe SAR team leader) and Michael Novak (PA, wilderness medicine instructor, 7-year SAR veteran), they break down:The Swiss cheese model of risk mitigationGroup dynamics that lead to dangerous decisionsEssential avalanche

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54:14

The Revenge Tour: Inside the New ACIP

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2026/02/17

Kaveh is joined by prominent Virologist, Dr. Angela Rasmussen and Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera to discuss the MAHA firing of the ACIP, the FDA's blocking of vaccine approvals, and plans to provide Olympic-style coverage of vaccine policy meetings through the Save America Movement (SAM). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:12

Pain

The House of Pod ·

2026/02/10

Kaveh is joined by Palliative Care Dr. Andrew Johnstone and Integrative Pain Specialist, Dr. Anthony Kaveh to discuss the treatment of pain and how to understand it, we need to think bigger than a scale of 1-10.ANDREW JOHNSTONE ASSERTS THAT HE IS SPEAKING AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN AND HIS OPINIONS DO NOT REPRESENT THOSE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.Email with questions, suggestions, etc. at hopquestions@gmail.comAnd most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and

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59:13

Rising Tide of Colon Cancer in Young People

The House of Pod ·

2026/02/03

Kaveh is joined by leading experts in colorectal cancer screening Dr. TR Levin and Dr. Aasma Shaukat to discuss the increasing rates of colon cancer in younger people, why this might be happening and the warning signs to look out for.If you would like to donate to the Alex Pretti GoFundMe page, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alex-pretti-is-an-american-hero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:08

Looksmaxxing

The House of Pod ·

2026/01/27

Kaveh is joined by Garrison Davis (It Could Happen Here), Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Umang Mehta to discuss "Looksmaxxing," a concerning internet trend that started in intel forums but has since spread amongst young men that focuses of maximizing physical attractiveness through grooming, fitness, fashion, skincare, and sometimes extreme cosmetic procedures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:37:08

The Patriot

The House of Pod ·

2026/01/20

Kaveh is joined by Dr. Cody Cobb and Dr. Lee to discuss the 1998 Stevan Segal movie, The Patriot (not the Mel Gibson flick), in which Segal plays an Immunologist/Rancher/Martial Arts-Expert fighting a deadly virus, a Neo-nazi militia and any sort of logic.You can watch on Amazon Prime or for free on YouTube (or just listen instead).This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.coemail me with questions,

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49:26

Inside Iran's Hospitals: Crisis in a Blackout

The House of Pod ·

2026/01/16

In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi, Chief of Internal Medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital, and Shauhin Davari (Survivor) to discuss the devastating situation unfolding in Iran's hospitals during the January 2025 nationwide protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:04

Surviving Sex Trafficking

The House of Pod ·

2026/01/13

Kaveh is joined by author and survivor of sexual assault/sex trafficking, Jenna McKaye and podcast host Zack Van Nus to discuss how sex trafficking actually presents in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:29

EMDR

The House of Pod ·

2026/01/06

Kaveh is joined by singer/songwriter Joe Sparrow (IG @itsjoesparrow) and Dr. Tyler Black to learn about the mental health therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), how it helps people with PTSD and other disorders and why some prominent psychiatric organizations have yet to fully embrace it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:03

Marfan's and Terrible Manners

The House of Pod ·

2025/12/30

Kaveh is joined by comedian Liam Nelson to talk about Marfan's Syndrome, living and traveling with a not-so-invisible disability and some of the outrageous things people expect from a 7 foot tall comic. Also joined by the excellent cardiologist Taylor Holve and the inimitable Kieran Hervold.This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.coemail me with questions, suggestions, etc. at hopquestions@gmail.commost

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