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Doctor Vs Comedian

Doctor Vs Comedian

Is Laughter the best medicine? We attempt to answer this and other pressing questions in Doctor Vs Comedian. 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 each fascinated by what the other one does. In each episode, Asif picks a topic for Ali from comedy and entertainment and questions Ali about it. Then Ali picks a topic from medicine and health and grills Asif on that subject.We talk about serious

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All Episodes

44:10

Zohran Mamdani the Rapper? / Yoga and Medicine

Doctor Vs Comedian ·

2025/11/14

Recently, Zohran Mamdani won a historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election. However he also had a rap career in the not too distant past. So today, Ali and Asif review 5 of Mamdani’s songs, done under the pseudonyms Young Cardamom and Mr. Cardamom (5:21). They discuss and grade the following songs: Wabula Naawe, PSV, Kanda (Chap Chap), #1 Spice and Nani.Then since Mamdani’s mother (acclaimed film director Mira Nair) is a big proponent of yoga, in the second half Ali asks Asif about medical

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49:23

Episode 234: John Candy, ‘I Like Me’ and Heart Attacks

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2025/11/06

Today, the guys discuss John Candy and the recent documentary about his life, ‘I Like Me’ (3:31). The guys start off by discussing when they first saw John Candy on screen (spoiler: it was Splash). They discuss Candy’s early start on SCTV and then they go over his films and screen performances (Ali also berates Asif for not watching as many John Candy movies). They then discuss the documentary on his life ‘I Like Me’ and give their thoughts, as well as their responses to reviews on the movie.Then

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39:54

Episode 233: Kids Being Afraid of Food (aka ARFID) w/...

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2025/10/30

Recently, there was an article in New York Magazine on kids being terrified of food who suffer from a disorder called ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). So today on a special episode, Asif and Ali interview Adolescent Medicine expert Dr, Mark Norris about this disorder. Dr. Norris talks about what ARFID is and the symptoms patients can present with. He goes over why some children develop ARFID and the relationship with things like autism and anxiety. He then goes over how common it

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50:48

Episode 232: ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ / Cocaine

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2025/10/24

Today, after a bit of discussion about Canadian alternative rock music (1:24), Ali and Asif discuss actor Charlie Sheen and the recent Netflix docuseries on him ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ (6:42). The guys start off by talking about Charlie Sheen’s (born Carlos Estevez) early life. They then go over Sheen’s career and controversies. Finally the guys give their thoughts on the docuseries, including some “salacious” details that come out in it.Then, since Charlie Sheen abused cocaine and crack, in the second

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48:04

Episode 231: ‘Mo’ / Lean (Purple Drank)

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2025/10/17

Today Ali and Asif discuss the critically acclaimed Netflix show ‘Mo’. They start off by discussing the life of the star and creator of the show, Mo Amer and Ali’s connection to Amer. The guys then give their spoiler free opinions on the show (hint: they loved it). Spoilers for the show follow at , including their thoughts on both seasons, the incredible cast and how the show relates to current events in the middle east.Then the guys discuss abuse of Lean aka Purple Drank which (mild spoiler)

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37:42

Episode 230: The Controversy Around the Riyadh Comedy...

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2025/10/07

Ali and Asif have their 3rd “emergency” podcast in as many weeks, as they discuss the controversy surrounding the Riyadh Comedy Festival. They first discuss their own perspectives on Saudi Arabia as they have both been there (and Asif lived there). They then go over the human rights concerns that have been raised over the years regarding Saudi Arabia. Finally they debate and give their thoughts on comedians participating in the festival.The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not

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56:22

Episode 229: Tylenol and Autism

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2025/09/30

After debriefing about the return of Jimmy Kimmel (1:15), in the second emergency podcast in as many weeks, Asif and Ali discuss President Trump’s recent press conference linking autism to Tylenol use.Ali starts off by asking Asif about autism (8:27). Asif discusses what it is, how common it is, and the theories about why the prevalence of autism has been increasing over the past 2 decades. He then goes over the genetic causes of autism and the common questions he asks if he sees a patient who he

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46:43

Episode 228: The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel

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2025/09/23

Today Asif and Ali discuss the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ by ABC and Disney. The guys start off by discussing the career of Jimmy Kimmel, including his start in radio, ‘Win Ben Stein’s Money’ and ‘The Man Show’ (3:18). They then discuss the success and early years of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’.The guys then take an aside and discuss how Asif became a fan of Kimmel’s due to his advocacy for universal healthcare (15:09). They discuss how Kimmel’s son was diagnosed with congenital heart disease,

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45:15

Episode 227: Naked Gun / Sarcopenia

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2025/09/18

Today, after a brief mini-episode about Melissa Ethridge, Indigo Girls and vocal tremor (1:30), Ali and Asif discuss the new ‘Naked Gun’ movie (9:24). They start off by discussing the Zucker, Abrams, Zucker movies and go into a deep dive on ‘Airplane!’. Then then go over the past ‘Naked Gun’ movies and give their thoughts on the reboot, as well as stars Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson.Then since some of the stars of ‘Naked Gun’ are getting up their years, in the second half, Ali asks Asif about

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Episode 226: Improv Comedy (with Rob Baker and Jan...

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2025/09/12

Today on a special episode, Ali and Asif interview comedians Rob Baker and Jan Caruana about all things Improv. They start off by asking Jan and Rob about how they originally got involved with improv and if there is a type of person who is drawn to Improv. They discuss what makes good improv and differentiate between short and long form Improv. They then go over “dramatic” Improv, the relationship between sketch comedy and Improv and “Whose Line is it Anyway”. Ali then asks Rob and Jan about the key

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56:05

Episode 225: Nate Bargatze / Alcohol Withdrawal

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2025/09/05

Today, Ali and Asif talk about comedian Nate Bargatze (3:03). The guys start off by discussing when they first heard of Bargatze as well as his early life. They then go over his work ethic and the fact that Nate is a “clean comic”. Ali and Asif then discuss Nate auditioning for The Daily Show, his failed ABC pilot, and a potential movie career. They then go over his amazing comedy style and his hilarious George Washington SNL sketch.Nate Bargatze struggled with alcohol abuse so in the second half,

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49:51

Episode 224: Fantastic Four / Home Births

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2025/08/29

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the new Marvel movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps (3:18). They discuss their background with the Fantastic Four as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. They both give their thoughts on the cast as well as the overall movie.Then since on ‘out of hospital’ birth occurs in Fantastic Four: First Steps, in the second half, Ali asks Asif about home births (28:40). Asif starts out by discussing how often home births occur in various countries. Ali then asks Asif

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56:27

Episode 223: South Park / Pickleball Injuries

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2025/08/22

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the news making comedy series ‘South Park’ (1:35). They discuss the show’s creation, early development and success (and why Ali didn't like it initially). They discuss famous episodes as well as other successes from Trey Parker and Matt Stone including the South Park Movie, Team America: World Police and The Book of Mormon. Finally, they discuss the recent $1.5 billion deal they reached with Paramount, as well as the show satirizing and skewering President Donald

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Episode 222: Stephen Colbert / Vertigo

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2025/08/15

Today Asif and Ali discuss late night host Stephen Colbert (1:12). The guys start off by going over when they first heard about Colbert as well as his early life and career. They go over his success on the ‘Daily Show’ and later the ‘Colbert Report’ (and his White House Correspondents dinner speech). After some more trivia, Asif and Ali discuss the recent cancellation of ‘The Late Show’ with Stephen Colbert.Then Ali asks Asif about a type of vertigo - called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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56:38

Episode 221: Happy Gilmore 1 and 2 / Golf Injuries

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2025/08/08

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the original ‘Happy Gilmore’, as well as the new Netflix sequel ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (1:50). They start off by discussing the original ‘Happy Gilmore’, which Asif only saw last week. They then go over the recently released ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ and in particular the numerous cameos in the movie. Then they discuss golf injuries (37:27). Asif talks about how common they are and the risk factors for injury. He then goes over the most common body parts injured as well as what

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51:48

Episode 220: Hulk Hogan / Heart Complications from...

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2025/07/31

Today, after a brief discussion on the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Asif and Ali discuss the career and complicated life of Hulk Hogan (7:15). They guys start off by discussing when they first heard of Hogan. They then go over his meteoric rise to become the most famous professional wrestler of all time. They then discuss his controversies including videos of Hogan using racist language and the Gawker trial, and the ongoing repercussions of these events.Hogan had a

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42:06

Episode 219: Superman Quiz / “Superhuman” Genes

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2025/07/24

Today Ali asks Asif about the new ‘Superman’ movie by James Gunn, which Asif saw recently (1:11). After Asif gives his near spoiler-free review, he then gives Ali a quiz on all things Superman. Then in the second half, Ali asks Asif about genes that can give people “superhuman” powers (22:56). Asif talks about tetrachromacy, where people have an extra type of cone cell in their retina. He then goes over LRP5 mutations which in theory can give unbreakable bones (but which can also cause some other

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56:20

Episode 218: Andrew Schulz / Male Infertility

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2025/07/18

Today, Ali and Asif discuss comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz (1:05). They start off by taking about Schulz’ early life, his start in comedy and his successful podcasts. They then go into detail about a fascinating interview he did with the New York Times (and argue quite a bit about it). They then give their thoughts on Andrew's most recent special “Life”.Male infertility is a major topic in “Life” so in the second half, Ali asks Asif about this topic (35:25). Asif goes over what infertility is

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59:39

Episode 217: Screen Acting / New Brunswick “Mystery”...

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2025/07/11

Ali recently taught a class on “acting for the screen” at Queen’s University, so in our first half Asif asks him about this (1:24). They discuss how he was approached to teach this class as well as his IMDB resume. Asif asks about how Ali structured the class, ‘scene study’, filming auditions and the main take-home “tips” for screen acting.Then, they discuss the mysterious New Brunswick neurological illness which has been in the news as of late (39:28). Asif talks about how the cases were initially

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57:17

Episode 216: In-Flight Entertainment / In-Flight...

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2025/07/04

Because Ali and Asif have been travelling a lot in the past few months, the guys chat about their favourite in-flight entertainment (5:17). They start off by talking about their typical “rituals” when flying. Then the guys discuss their go-to “comfort watches” when flying. They review movies and shows they have watched recently when flying. Finally, the guys each list their favourite movies related to air travel.Then, Ali asks Asif about in-flight medical emergencies (31:41). Asif describes how

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