
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.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 267 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

Today, Asif and Ali discuss the documentary on Martin Short “Marty, Life is Short” (3:47). They discuss director Lawrence Kasden and what led him to make a documentary on his friend Martin Short. They discuss how the documentary not only goes over Ma... more
Today, Ali and Asif discuss their favourite entertainment of 2026 to date (1:51). Listen as they discuss “Nivanna the Band, The Show, The Movie”, “It Was Just an Accident”, “Beef”, “Wonder Man”. “His and Hers”, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”, as well a... more
Today, Asif and Ali discuss something that seems closer to science fiction than reality – using your brain waves to perform actions or communicate. They chat with guest Dr. Adam Kirton to discuss Brain Computer interface aka BCI. Dr. Kirton is Profe... more
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse.
Most of you have heard about the blockbuster success of the movie “Michael”. So today Ali and Asif discuss their thoughts on the resurgent popularity of Michael Jackson. Then we will “remix” in... more
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This is one of the few non true crime podcasts that I follow. I love the banter. I feel the urge to jump into the conversation as I listen ( wait that won’t work ). Variety of topics made very approachable . This week I wanted to say ‘see Godzilla minus one ‘ as they did did the best movies of 2023 …
Funny and insightful. Podcast offers great health and wellness info spiced up with laughter.
I love listening to Doctor vs Comedian. Their conversations are always entertaining and I love learning about different medical topics from a very reliable source.
I enjoy the Canadian perspectives. Thanks.
I count on Asif and Ali to lift me out of the doldrums of daily routines and into the roaring debates of culture and medicine. Long may you run :)
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A witty duo blends medical knowledge with comedy, tackling a wide range of health, science, and culture topics through lighthearted banter and accessible explanations. One host is a pediatric neurologist, the other a stand-up comedian; together they switch roles each episode, with the doctor demystifying medical topics and the comedian exploring pop culture, entertainment, and lifestyle subjects. Across episodes, listeners get a mix of evidence-based context, practical health insights, and playful debates, all delivered with Canadian sensibility and genuine rapport. The show stands out for its approachable medicine-meets-entertainment format, its frequent cross-talk between expertise areas, and a loyal fan base that values both informative ... more
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