The House of Pod

Lizzie and Kaveh talk to comedian Butch Escobar about hitting rock bottom, arguing with lunatics, and why people will go against the advice of scientists and doctors.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh and guest co-host Bobby Davari talk about the low bar for being “cool” in medical school and interview Claire Rezba, an Anesthesiologist who has made it her mission to chronicle the death of every American health care worker lost to COVID-19.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toxicologist Dr. Ryan Marino returns to the show to discuss the potential benefits and dangers of Kratom. Language warning: Kaveh has a special rant regarding the state of the nation.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh and Lizzie talk to ophthalmologist, comic, and TikToker, Dr. Glaucomflecken about mixing humor and medicine, as well as his cardiac arrest. Listener questions too!Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to Dr. Emily Frank, a public school teacher-by-day and pediatrician-by-night, about the risks and benefits of re-opening our schools and what can be done to mitigate the risk if/when they do reopen.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh speak to Dr. Joseph Sakran, trauma surgeon, gun violence survivor, and founder of @ThisIsOurLane. After having nearly lost his life at the age of 17 to a gunshot wound to the throat, we learn how he dedicated his life and career to making a positive social impact.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh speak to ER physician and toxicologist James Chenoweth about the history, toxicity, and treatments, in the field and hospital, for common crowd control methods used by the US police on protesters.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh introduce the new HOP intern, Ali, and they talk to Salman Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, whose mission is to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh speak to documentary filmmaker, and journalist Jake Hanrahan. They learn about his media platform, Popular Front, and what drives him to purposefully end up in the most dangerous places on Earth.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh chat with Cody Johnston and Katy Stoll, the hosts of Even More News and The Worst Year Ever podcasts, about, well, the worst year ever. They discuss how to handle the news and social media these days without losing your mind.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh speak with renown internet skeptic, blogger, and science communicator Rebecca Watson about using science and critical thinking skills to distinguish the crazy truth versus the crazy crazy.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Michael Myers to discuss physician suicide and why some feel it’s a growing problem.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie and Kaveh talk to Dr. BJ Miller about how his personal experience with suffering showed him the importance of palliative care.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh and Lizzie speak to pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha about the history of Flint Michigan, her research, and uncovering a massive public health scandal/crisis.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to author, journalist, and podcast host Robert Evans about the greatest medical villains of all time, assorted quacks, and the most successful medical grifts.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to popular YouTuber, HIV advocate, and bodybuilder Raif Derrazi to learn about dating with HIV and how gratitude transformed his life.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang interview Dr. Ryan Marino, an emergency room physician and toxicologist to learn more about the opioid crisis, the hype and hysteria around Fentanyl, and why naked pull-ups may be dangerous.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk with Shem about his book "The House of God" and it’s impact on the world of medicine, the trials and tribulations of medical training, and his new book "Man’s 4th Best Hospital."Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk about Joe’s colonoscopy, hair plugs, and interview Dr. Stephen Barrett, founder of Quackwatch.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang discuss babies on dirty hospital floors, plane etiquette, and speak to ICU doctor and author Rana Awdish about her own critical illness and what she learned on the other side of the stethoscope.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to Cardiologist and Physician-in-Chief Maria Ansari about women in positions of leadership in medicine. Also, Lizzie fights casual sexism and Kaveh mansplains history.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk with popular science author Mary Roach about shining a light on topics like sex, dead bodies, and the GI tract.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to ER doctor Ingrid Lim about going from Doctor to patient after being diagnosed with breast cancer. They discuss the joys of the mammogram, treatment options, and SBS (small boob syndrome).Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to filmmaker Steve Burrows about his new HBO Documentary, Bleed Out, which documents the 10 year struggle to figure out what went wrong when his mother went for a routine hip surgery and came out with brain damage.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to Michelin starred chef James Syhabout about growing up in the restaurant business, his friendship with mentor Anthony Bourdain, and the perils of a life in restaurants.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to OB/GYN and blogger Jennifer Gunter about vaginal health, debunking bogus health advice on the internet, and taking on Gwyneth Paltrow. Also, Kaveh channels his inner Alex Jones. Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk with Pat Spurgeon, of the band Rogue Wave, about touring with kidney failure and following his dream and passion, despite facing the biggest challenge of his life.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk with Bobby Davari about the worsening alcohol abuse problem in our county and how a new treatment strategy, relying on old medications, might be the future. Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang speak with Michael H. Weber, the Oscar nominated writer of The Disaster Artist, The Fault in Our Stars, and 500 Days of Summer. They cover the depiction of medicine in Hollywood and the pluses and minuses of dating a medical student.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang speak with Syrian refugee turned cardiology fellow Heval Mohamed Kelli about his journey and his work as an advocate and ambassador. Oh, and they also answer your poop questions. You animals.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk to a former anesthesiologist about her daily battle with opioid addiction and how she thought she would be the last person in the world to succumb to this disease.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang continue their interview with Sharky Laguana, founding member of rock band Creeper Lagoon. In part 2, he talks about his experience as a patient - learning how to advocate for himself and coping with a diagnosis that he thought was a death sentence.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HOP gang talk about medical accuracy (or inaccuracies) in film and TV and speak with Sharky Laguana, of the band Creeper Lagoon, about the hazards of rock and roll and how losing a multi-million dollar contract can save your life.Send your questions and comments to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.