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Dr Ben and Friends

Team Dr Ben
Comedy
Nashville
Anesthesia
Anesthesiology
Bariatric Surgery
Hiatal Hernia
Cholelithiasis
Burn Surgery
Lefort Osteotomy
Glp-1 Medications
Liver
Hasbro
Healthcare
Medical Technology
Education
Procrastination
Pig Kidney Transplant
Intubation
Epidural
Laryngoscope

Jump into Nashville's ultimate healthcare comedy podcast where Dr Ben celebrates healthcare heroes AND comedians! No waiting, no Co-Pay. Dr Ben is putting the MED in COMEDY!

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Latest Episodes

A pea plant grew inside a man’s lung, and that sentence is not a punchline. 

Our friends kick things off with a round of Headline Or Hoax, putting two outrageous-sounding “medical headlines” in front of Marianna Barksdale and Herb Coleman and asking... more

He chased quarterbacks for a living, then he switched careers and started protecting patients instead. 

Herb Coleman joins us in Nashville to talk about the real work of an operating room tech, what it means to be a “patient champion,” and how an OR... more

A lot of people hear medical jargon and instantly tune out, but we think the fastest path to understanding is laughter plus a great story. 

We’re playing “What The Heck,” where our ER physician, Dr Domenic, brings real emergency medicine terms and o... more

You’ve laughed at a comedy special and thought, “I could never do that.” We get it, and we also know there’s a real process behind the magic. Stand-up comedy looks effortless from the crowd, but the truth is messier, funnier, and way more human.

Fro... more

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Recent Guests

Kristan Barczak
Emerging national comedian and writer
Self-employed comedian
Episode: BTS: Connecting Through Comedy
Dr Domenic
Emergency medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Hospital in Las Vegas, then Nashville
Episode: CHEERS TO THE CHIEF!
Kristen Barczak
New Nashville comedian and writer; writer and mom
Independent comedian
Episode: CHEERS TO THE CHIEF!
Paula Kosienski
Professional comedian
Nashville comedy scene
Episode: ANTIDOTE ACE
Dr Mike
Emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist
Emergency Department, Toxicology
Episode: ANTIDOTE ACE
Marcus Saputo
Hilarious Italian comedian; guest on the episode
Episode: ROUNDING ROCKSTAR
Dr Jennifer
Board-certified hospitalist practicing in Nashville
Hospitalist (Nashville)
Episode: ROUNDING ROCKSTAR
Dr Tara Brown
Burn surgery expert invited to discuss terminology
Burn surgery specialist
Episode: What the Heck! Burn Surgery Nerd Words
Tara Brown
Surgeon introduced as Dr Tara Brown
Episode: Headline Or Hoax? with Dr Tommy and Tara Brown

Host

Dr Ben
Host of the show, orthopedic surgeon by day and stand-up comedian by night

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I am loving learning new things from dr Ben’s show about the medical community. He’s a great surgeon and super funny host and comedian

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marsha2505
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this comedy combo!

    Dr. Ben is both a hilarious comedian and a skilled surgeon. He humanizes healthcare heroes while keeping it super entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OrthoFellow
    United States4 months ago
  • Funny, Insightful, and Engaging!

    Loved this podcast! It was both informative and entertaining. Since our child hopes to become an anesthesiologist one day, this episode was especially meaningful for our family. One of the most engaging podcasts I’ve listened to—funny, insightful, and easy to follow. Looking forward to the next episode! 🎉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim!311
    United States4 months ago
  • Great 1st Show

    Kept waiting for Dr. Justin to say he was a board certified anesthesiologist…

    And his preferred board was a 2X4 - Badum Bah

    Yeah, maybe I should have saved that one for your Dad Jokes reel

    Thanks for the shoutout Dr. Ben!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WallBell
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate accessible explanations of complex medical topics and engaging game segments.
Positive feedback highlights entertaining yet credible medical content and strong banter.
Guests and hosts generate authentic, relatable medical discussions with funny moments.
Listeners praise the mix of education and humor, noting it's both entertaining and informative.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BTS: Connecting Through Comedy
Q: How do you approach scripting versus improvisation in your sets?
Both speakers acknowledge varying degrees of scripting; Kristan relies on handwritten notes and tight preparation while using unscripted moments to enhance set flow, and Domenic notes that many comedians keep sets structured with potential crowd work as needed.
BTS: Connecting Through Comedy
Q: Tell us about that first time or first open mic, or did you have to perform in front of the class?
Kristan describes performing in front of a class, then recalls how a supportive mentor created a safe space that helped her transition to more formal open mics, leading to better-written material and gradual confidence.
When Your Stomach Migrates And Your Joke Lands
Q: Now for educational purposes, what kind of symptoms would a patient have if they were having a hiatal hernia and how do you diagnose it?
Symptoms can include heartburn, difficulty swallowing, or regurgitation, with many patients unaware until imaging or ER visits reveal the condition; diagnosis hinges on symptoms, imaging, and clinical assessment.
BURN BOSS
Q: How did you decide to become a burn surgeon, and what motivates you to keep doing this work?
The speaker explains how early experiences caring for burn patients, the rarity and intensity of the field, and meaningful patient bonds during residency guided them toward burn surgery, reinforcing a sense of purpose and advocacy.
BURN BOSS
Q: What is one of your most rewarding moments you've had as Dr. Burn Boss?
A patient who survived fentanyl addiction and later faced a burn injury received outreach and support; the doctor pledged to skydive for the patient if necessary, which turned into a public, inspirational event that gained media attention and highlighted patient advocacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr Ben and Friends

What is Dr Ben and Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Nashville-based blend of medicine and humor, this show pairs medical professionals with stand-up comedians to explore hospital life, surgical topics, and health tech through playful banter and audience-friendly explainers. Episodes frequently mix medical education with comedy bits, game segments, and real-world anecdotes, offering accessible explanations of complex topics while keeping the tone light and entertaining. Noteworthy is the consistent use of themed word games and real-world medical discussions, which helps listeners both learn and laugh. The format is particularly appealing to healthcare workers, aspiring medical professionals, and fans of medically informed comedy looking for engaging, relatable content that demystifies medic... more

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2. Dr Domenic
3. Kristen Barczak
4. Paula Kosienski
5. Dr Mike
6. Marcus Saputo
7. Dr Jennifer
8. Dr Tara Brown

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