Doctor Vs Comedian

Best Movies and Albums of 1995

Today, Asif and Ali discuss their favorite movies from 1995 (2:07) and then they debate the best albums from that same year (23:33) (no medical topic today).  Listen to hear what made their list, what didn’t and what overlap, if they had. PLUS, they do a mini-medical topic, speaking about the stroke that musician Matthew Sweet had last year.  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com [doctorvcomedian@gmail.com] Follow us on Social media: Twitter: @doctorvcomedian Instagram: doctorvcomedian Show Notes: * Ali’s 1995 Playlist: https://youtu.be/0wBDDAZkNtk?si=f6svpVWmV4KEJh_u * Asif’s 1995 Playlist: https://youtu.be/8-r-V0uK4u0?si=z9Yv5xUzULH6pzLD [https://youtu.be/8-r-V0uK4u0?si=z9Yv5xUzULH6pzLD] * ‘I Had the Stroke, and It Was All Over’: Matthew Sweet’s Road to Recovery: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/matthew-sweet-interview-since-stroke-health-update-1235354779/ [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/matthew-sweet-interview-since-stroke-health-update-1235354779/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Donald Glover had a Stroke!

Recently, actor Donald Glover announced that he had a stroke, so today Ali and Asif start off by discussing Glover’s career (1:16). They start off by discussing his early background and getting his break writing for ‘30 Rock’. They then talk about his breakthrough role on ‘Community’ and other acting roles such as Lando Carlissian in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. Ali then speaks about Donald Glover’s alternate career as rapper “Childish Gambino. Finally they discuss Glover’s critically acclaimed show ‘Atlanta’.  Then Ali asks Asif about ischemic strokes (30:09) (and how they are different from brain bleeds). Asif talks about what strokes are as well as how common they are. He talks about the risk factors, causes as well what people need to be looking for regarding symptoms (using the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T.). Asif then goes over how strokes are diagnosed and treated. Finally Ali asks Asif about Glover stating he had a “hole in his heart” and how that might be related to his stroke.  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com [doctorvcomedian@gmail.com] Show Notes: * Childish Gambino Freestyles Over the 5 Fingers of Death on #SwayInTheMorning [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/swayinthemorning] | Sway's Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2kaBQMoco [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2kaBQMoco] * Every Episode of ‘Atlanta,’ Ranked: https://www.theringer.com/2022/11/11/tv/atlanta-fx-episodes-ranked-best-worst-season [https://www.theringer.com/2022/11/11/tv/atlanta-fx-episodes-ranked-best-worst-season] * Donald Glover Reveals Stroke And “Hole In My Heart” Forced Him To Cancel 2024 Tour: https://deadline.com/2025/11/donald-glover-stroke-hole-heart-forced-cancel-tour-1236626789/ * Ischemic Stroke: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499997/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499997/] * B.E. F.A.S.T. to Spot a Stroke: https://www.universityhealth.com/blog/be-f-a-s-t-to-spot-a-stroke [https://www.universityhealth.com/blog/be-f-a-s-t-to-spot-a-stroke] * Patent Foramen Ovale Management for Secondary Stroke Prevention: State-of-the-Art Appraisal of Current Evidence: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.040546 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Thank God Martin Scorsese has Asthma!

Apple TV released a docuseries about filmmaker Martin Scorsese entitled “Mr Scorsese" so today Asif and Ali this series and their top 5 favourite Scorsese films. They start off by discussing the superb docuseries by Rebecca Miller (2:40), and the interesting facts they learned from it, including his childhood and early movies. The guys then each list their top 5 Scorsese movies.  Spike Lee has been quoted as saying “Thank God For Asthma” regarding how this disease made Scorsese stay indoors and watch  movies, so in the second half of the podcast, Ali asks Asif about this disease (35:10). Asif talks about what asthma is, how common it is and what causes/triggers it. Asif then talks about the symptoms, the different types as well as the treatment.  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com [doctorvcomedian@gmail.com] Show Notes: * Mr Scorsese review – five hours isn’t nearly long enough to do justice to history’s greatest film-maker: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/17/mr-scorsese-review-martin-netflix [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/17/mr-scorsese-review-martin-netflix] * 14 Memorable Quotes From ‘Mr. Scorsese’: https://thereveal.film/14-memorable-quotes-from-mr-scorsese/ * Asthma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430901/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430901/] * Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-symptoms/ [https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-symptoms/] * Asthma Canada: https://asthma.ca/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Marc Maron and the End of WTF / SSRI’s

Marc Maron’s podcast WTF recently ended its run, so today Asif and Ali discuss Maron and his influence on comedy and podcasting (6:18) (after a brief digression on a fundraiser Ali recently went to). They begin by discussing Maron’s early life and career. They discuss him getting involved in radio and all the acting roles he has done in the past 20 years. They then discuss Maron’s recent stand up special “Panicked”. Finally they discuss WTF, the importance of the show for comedy and podcasting in general and the most memorable episodes.  In Marc Maron’s recent special he discusses SSRI’s (for his cats!)‚ so in the second half, they discuss these drugs (31:31). Asif talks about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, how they work and what they are used for. He then goes over the common types of SSRI’s as well as their potential side effects. Asif then discusses how sometimes people can have a difficult time coming off SSRI’s. Finally Ali asks Asif about other things that can be used for depression such as natural products and exercise.  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com [doctorvcomedian@gmail.com] Show Notes: Marc Maron’s Rawest Interview Yet. The Truth About Grief, Anger, and Connection: https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a65608892/marc-maron-wtf-podcast-legacy-interview/ [https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a65608892/marc-maron-wtf-podcast-legacy-interview/] Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554406/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554406/] Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/07/health/antidepressants-withdrawal-prozac-cymbalta.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=sectionfront [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/07/health/antidepressants-withdrawal-prozac-cymbalta.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=sectionfront] Adjunctive Nutraceuticals for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27113121/ Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regressio: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/16/1049?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_x-social-details_comments-action_comment-text [https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/16/1049?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_x-social-details_comments-action_comment-text] Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847.abstract [https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847.abstract] Great Depresh’ Comedian Gary Gulman Has 5 Tips to Get Through Isolation: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/big-depresh-comedian-gary-gulman-coping-isolation-1285949/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Zohran Mamdani the Rapper? / Yoga and Medicine

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 uses of yoga (24:10). They start off (after a brief digression on cultural appropriation) by talking about the different types of yoga examined in medical studies (Hatha, Iyengar, and Viniyoga). He then discusses their use in back pain, mental health, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and hypertension. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com [doctorvcomedian@gmail.com] Show Notes: * How 'Queen of Katwe’s Song “#1 Spice” Came to Be: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/queen-of-katwe-young-cardamom-hab-1-spice?fbclid=IwY2xjawN9q_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFY1djTkdRMEp6VnN3RVZQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjI-M6frTU08Og6f_IbTa8WKRe1tLETWYkYoLnNSHGyyWuAVFD61J4yFy9K2_aem_d7pdILBunWYUB_sJ-E7TUQ [https://www.teenvogue.com/story/queen-of-katwe-young-cardamom-hab-1-spice?fbclid=IwY2xjawN9q_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFY1djTkdRMEp6VnN3RVZQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjI-M6frTU08Og6f_IbTa8WKRe1tLETWYkYoLnNSHGyyWuAVFD61J4yFy9K2_aem_d7pdILBunWYUB_sJ-E7TUQ] * Young Cardamom & Mr. Cardamom Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5upeWPTzFgc&list=PLh7rgup-OZBcT25Vokzjq-10LlI1D6282 * U of O students' decision to cancel yoga class sparks Internet backlash: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/u-of-o-students-decision-to-cancel-yoga-class-sparks-internet-backlash [https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/u-of-o-students-decision-to-cancel-yoga-class-sparks-internet-backlash] * Evidence Map of Yoga for Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26181774/ * Yoga for symptom management in oncology: A review of the evidence base and future directions for research:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30933317/ * Yoga in autoimmune disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40631512/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40631512/] Ali’s Montreal restaurant recs:  * Danny Smiles - Le Violon * Massimo Piedemonte - Cabaret L’enfer * Antonin Mousseau-Rivard - Le Mousso * Jean-Sébastien Giguère - Restaurant h3, La Cabane du Coureur, Le Coureur des Bois * Janice Tiefenbach - Gia, Elena  * Ryan Gray - Nora Grey * Emma Cardarelli - Nora Gray, Elena, and Gia  * Renée Deschenes-O’Hagan & Elias Louie Deligianis - Bistro La Franquette * Stephanie Labelle - Owner Pastry Chef, at Pâtisserie Rhubarbe ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.