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Dr Ben and Friends

Team Dr Ben
Comedy
Nashville
Anesthesiology
Anesthesia
Sagittal Split Osteotomy
Cefinozygomatic Suture
Nashville, United States
Bariatric Surgery
Hiatal Hernia
Cholelithiasis
Burn Surgery
La Fort Osteotomy
Lefort Osteotomy
ADHD
Operating Room
Glp-1 Medications
Liver
Hasbro
Healthcare
Autobrewery Syndrome

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

Knock knock. A surgeon, a scrub tech, and a stand-up comedian walk into a podcast and somehow we end up talking about the duodenum with way more passion than anyone expects. We kick things off by turning a common medical term into a real, listener-fr... more

“Jump room.” “Sterile field.” “Hemostat.” “Mayo scissors.” “Bovie.” If those words sound like a weird mix of hospital drama and nonsense syllables, you are exactly the person we made this for. 

We take real operating room terms and surgical instrume... more

Surgical jargon can sound like nonsense until you realize it’s describing real, high-stakes work. We bring on operating room tech Herb Coleman alongside comedian Marianna Barksdale and turn a simple guessing game into a surprisingly useful tour of ho... more

He’s deadlifting 600lbs, training like a machine, and then one day his body hits a wall. 

Herb Coleman thought he was just getting older until a routine check uncovered something that could have ended everything without warning: a thoracic aortic an... more

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Recent Guests

Herb Coleman
Teammate in surgery, former defensive lineman and operating room tech
Medical team, OR
Episode: Sterile, Fast, And Funny
Marianna Barksdale
Comedian, writer, actress, stunt double
Entertainment
Episode: Sterile, Fast, And Funny
Dr Domenic
Emergency room physician, DJ and pilot
Episode: Less Than Eight, Intubate
Kristan Barczak
Emerging Nashville comic writer and mother
Nashville-based
Episode: Less Than Eight, Intubate
Kristen Barczak
Surgeon guest in the game-show style segment
Nashville healthcare context implied
Episode: Surgical Showdown with a Comedian!
Dr Jennifer
Hospitalist guest introduced as such, participates in definitions and explanations
Hospital (as described in episode)
Episode: DECODE THE DOCS WEEK: Medical Words that Sound like Pasta Dishes (replay)
Marcus Saputo
Hilarious stand-up comedian invited as a guest
Independent comedian
Episode: DECODE THE DOCS WEEK: Medical Words that Sound like Pasta Dishes (replay)
Dr Drew
Guest comic
Episode: DECODE THE DOCS WEEK: maxillofacial surgery (replay)
Dr Ben Sawyer
History professor and comedian
Independent
Episode: Autobrewery Syndrome And The Truth Behind Snake Oil

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 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 States4 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 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.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Big Herb Tackles a 7-Centimeter Aneurysm
Q: How did the recovery process redefine daily life and routine after such a procedure?
Recovery required patient perseverance, starting with limited mobility and progressing to regular walking, gradual strength rebuilding, and ongoing medical checkups to ensure the bovine valve and mesh repair remained healthy.
Big Herb Tackles a 7-Centimeter Aneurysm
Q: What was the most challenging part of preparing for this major surgery?
The patient describes the fear and uncertainty, especially given confidence from the surgeon contrasted with personal disbelief, and the obligation to balance staying psychologically prepared with accepting medical realities.
Dr John Explains, We Pretend to Understand
Q: What is formication?
Formication is the sensation of insects crawling on or under the skin, which can accompany substance use, psychosis, or certain medical conditions.
DECODE THE DOCS WEEK: Medical Words that Sound like Pasta Dishes (replay)
Q: What does this term mean and how serious is it?
Dr. Jennifer explains that pneumoperitoneum means free air in the abdomen, a sign of possible perforation, which is a surgical emergency.
DECODE THE DOCS WEEK: Medical Words that Sound like Pasta Dishes (replay)
Q: What is that word?
Marcus and Dr. Jennifer discuss that pancytopenia refers to low counts across all major blood cell lines, and Dr. Jennifer confirms the term pancytopenia with a close pronunciation.

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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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Recent guests on Dr Ben and Friends include:

1. Herb Coleman
2. Marianna Barksdale
3. Dr Domenic
4. Kristan Barczak
5. Kristen Barczak
6. Dr Jennifer
7. Marcus Saputo
8. Dr Drew

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