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Doctor Vs Comedian

Doctor Vs Comedian
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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

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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). T... more

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:... more

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 su... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Baker
An award-winning actor, improviser, and director
Second City
Episode: Episode 226: Improv Comedy (with Rob Baker and Jan Caruana)
Jan Caruana
A multiple Canadian Comedy Award winner and Dora Award recipient
Second City and CBC
Episode: Episode 226: Improv Comedy (with Rob Baker and Jan Caruana)
Dr. Danyaal Raza
Family doctor and primary care and health policy scholar.
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
Episode: Episode 215: Family medicine, private clinics…and Saturday morning cartoons? (w/ Dr. Danyaal Raza)
Dr. Jason Giles
Addiction medicine specialist, author and speaker
Addiction Doctors
Episode: Episode 213: Interview with Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Jason Giles
Dr. Daphne Korczak
SickKids Chair in Child and Youth Medical Psychiatry
SickKids Research Institute
Episode: Episode 208: A Discussion on Suicide (w Dr. Daphne Korczak)
Kate Helen Downey
Creator of the podcast Cramped, focuses on period pain and women's health
Cramped
Episode: Episode 205: Period Pain (w/ Kate Downey)
Professor Timothy Caulfield
Misinformation expert and author
University of Alberta
Episode: Episode 200: Interview with Misinformation Expert Tim Caulfield
Anthony Jeselnik
Comedian and writer known for his dark humor and irony.
Bones and All (Netflix special)
Episode: Episode 196: Anthony Jeselnik / Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
Sterling Scott
Comedian and finalist on Canada's Got Talent
Canada's Got Talent
Episode: Episode 185: Interview with Sterling Scott (Canada’s Got Talent, Netflix is a Joke)

Hosts

Dr. Asif Doja
Co-host and medical expert, pediatric neurologist with experience in pediatric neurology.
Ali Hassan
Co-host and comedian, stand-up comedian and actor known for his work on CBC's Laugh Out Loud.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Enjoyable easy listening

    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 …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mammapyjamma
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Funny and insightful. Podcast offers great health and wellness info spiced up with laughter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedja”s
    Canada2 years ago
  • Medicine and Humour… great balance

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caretreff
    Canada3 years ago
  • Fun and informative listen.

    I enjoy the Canadian perspectives. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littlelhotse
    Canada3 years ago
  • They’ve got “the jam”

    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 :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joel Harden
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners value the Canadian perspective in the discussions.
The blend of health and comedy makes it both enjoyable and informative.
Listeners appreciate the lighthearted yet informative approach to serious topics.

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Episode 227: Naked Gun / Sarcopenia
Q: Why should we be worried about sarcopenia?
It's associated with a greater risk of falls, fractures, loss of independence, and a higher incidence of hospitalizations.
Episode 226: Improv Comedy (with Rob Baker and Jan Caruana)
Q: How did you get interested in improv?
Jan shares her early love for comedy from watching sitcoms, which shifted when she attended theater school that frowned upon comedy. Rob recounts his transition to improv after a transformative experience at a Second City show.
Episode 224: Fantastic Four / Home Births
Q: How common are home births in North America and Europe?
About 1.6% of births are home births in the US and 2.4% in Canada.
Episode 223: South Park / Pickleball Injuries
Q: What do you think about the relevance of South Park today?
They haven't lost their edge in satire, but they have to be careful about parodying a self-satirizing figure like Trump.
Episode 222: Stephen Colbert / Vertigo
Q: What are the symptoms of vertigo?
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and the sensation of spinning, often triggered by head movements.

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This podcast brings together the worlds of medicine and comedy through insightful banter between two engaging hosts. Episodes typically feature one host choosing a topic from entertainment or comedy, while the other tackles a medical or health-related subject, creating a dynamic interplay that balances humor with informative content. The topics discussed range from current trends in popular culture to critical health issues, making it an entertaining yet educational experience for listeners. Notably, the unique pairing of a pediatric neurologist and a stand-up comedian allows for a diverse exploration of topics, infused with a light-hearted perspective that makes complex subjects more approachable.

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1. Rob Baker
2. Jan Caruana
3. Dr. Danyaal Raza
4. Dr. Jason Giles
5. Dr. Daphne Korczak
6. Kate Helen Downey
7. Professor Timothy Caulfield
8. Anthony Jeselnik

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