The House of Pod
A humor-adjacent medical podcast hosted by a GI doc and friends, aiming to put the fun back in medicine. The show features lighthearted discussions on medical topics with a comedic twist. Listeners can contact the hosts via email and rate the podcast on iTunes.
Episodes
Raw Milk - Part 1
Is raw milk the health miracle its advocates claim, or a dangerous gamble with children's lives? In this two-part deep dive, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Dr. Rakesh Jatwani (Dr. Rak) — double board-certified physician in Internal and Lifestyle Medicine, and the host of The Health Feast podcast — to unpack the raw milk debate from every angle.Part 1 tells the story of Mary McGonigle-Martin, a
Films That Broke Men's Brains: The Matrix
What did The Matrix actually say — and what did men hear? Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by writer/podcaster Margaret Killjoy and psychiatrist Dr. Tyler Black to dissect the 1999 classic and its most co-opted symbol: the red pill. They explore how the Wachowskis' trans allegory was hijacked by the manosphere, the "chosen one" fantasy and its pull toward conspiracy culture; and why Cypher i
Puffy Face Chicken Leg Syndrome
This week on The House of Pod, Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by Quinn, Chris, and Christian from the Failure to Launch podcast to explore what space travel actually does to the human body — and spoiler alert, it's not great. From G-forces that can make you black out to microgravity that gives you "puffy face chicken leg syndrome," we break down why the human body was simply never designed
Films that Broke Men's Brains: Obsession
On the House of Pod, we usually talk health and science — but sometimes a movie says more about our mental health than any study. In the first installment of "Movies That Broke Men's Brains," Dr. Kaveh Hoda explores films that shaped (or misshaped) the male psyche. Today's subject: Obsession, the 2025 indie horror sensation that some call a takedown of incel logic and male entitlement — and others
Stop Ignoring Ergonomics!
Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Umang Mehta and physical therapist David Bailey to explore how sitting, screen use, long commutes, and demanding work affect the body. They share practical tips for improving posture, building strength, taking effective movement breaks, and preventing chronic pain before it becomes an injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Your Colon and You
Colon cancer is rising in younger adults, and most people still have no idea what the real warning signs look like. Dr. Kaveh Hoda breaks down what’s actually happening, what may be driving it, and the poop symptoms you should never ignore.This solo episode explains why early-onset colorectal cancer is rising, what the strongest risk factors are, and how to tell normal gut weirdness from real red
The Lindsay Clancy Trial
Kaveh is joined by Reproductive Psychiatrist Katrina Furey, Dr. Salman Mirza and Rebecca Watson to discuss the Lindsay Clancy case (the tragic case of an OB/GYN nurse who is undergoing trial for the deaths of her three young children) and to untangle the difference between postpartum depression, postpartum OCD, and postpartum psychosis. You’ll discover why the postpartum period is the highest-risk
America's Vibe Based Healthcare
The Trump administration's push to split the MMR vaccine into three separate shots and slash the childhood vaccine schedule down to 11 injections represents one of the most significant federal interventions in immunization policy in a generation. But here's the thing: the separate MMR vaccine doesn't exist, Merck has said they won't make it, and the science has been settled for decades. Dr. Kaveh
Should You Go To Med School?
Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by his nephew, intern Ali — in a last ditch effort to convince him to go to med school — and Dr. Aanika Warner, a board-certified internist, NIH fellow, and admissions consultant at Inspira Advantage.They tackle the big questions: should you go to medical school? How do you get in? Dr. Warner draws on her time serving on the Johns Hopkins admissions committee to share what
Lies RFK Jr Told
A government committee is trying to turn Anthony Fauci's Fifth Amendment into a crime, while RFK Jr. keeps selling vaccine fear with claims that fall apart under basic scrutiny. If you care about public health, scientific honesty, or what happens when politics starts prosecuting doctors, this one will make your blood boil. Dr. Kaveh Hoda reacts to the latest Fauci hearing, where Rand Paul and Sena
Biblical Nutrition
Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by Nathaniel Heidari (Memingless podcast) and nutritionist Kevin Klatt to dig into the world of "biblical nutrition," focusing on self-proclaimed expert Annette Reeder. The episode traces her murky educational credentials, dissects her viral claims about phytic acid and high-fructose corn syrup, and follows the money trail through supplements, grain mills, coaching program
Pete's War on Low T
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for U.S. service members over 30 — under the banner "The High T Department of War." Dr. Kaveh Hoda breaks down what's actually true about low T with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Riordan Ledgerwood, a proudly trans-masculine Army veteran, and returning guest Myke Cole — writer, veteran, and author of The Bronze L
The Grift That Never Dies
Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by returning guests Kieran Hervold and Dr. Jason Rosenbaum (molecular pathologist) to dig into tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson — the Silicon Valley figure who's turned anti-aging into a hyper-regimented, headline-grabbing lifestyle brand. The trio trace his path from Mormon missionary to Braintree/Venmo founder to self-proclaimed "longevity" evangelist, then pick apart his
Kicking it With Chris Kluwe
Dr. Kaveh Hoda welcomes two guests to the House of Pod: child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Chase T.M. Anderson and former NFL punter Chris Kluwe. A record-setting eight-year veteran of the Minnesota Vikings, Kluwe opens up about the open letter defending same-sex marriage that reshaped his career and public life.The conversation covers the physical toll of professional football — concussions, C
We Listened to RFK Jr.'s New Podcast So You Don't Have To
RFK Jr. has a new podcast — the Secretary Kennedy Podcast — and Dr. Kaveh Hoda sat through hours of it so you don't have to. Joining him are epidemiologist Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs and journalist/misinformation researcher Garrison Davis to break down what the show claims to be, what it actually is, and whatever "polyanecdotal" means.The trio dig into RFK Jr.'s branding as an anti-establishment truth-
Migraines: Stigma and Hope
Migraines affect over one billion people worldwide and rank as the second leading cause of disability globally — yet fewer than 5% of chronic sufferers get adequate care. So why are they so misunderstood?Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Dr. Andrew Charles (neurologist and migraine researcher at UCLA) and Jesse Thorn (broadcaster and lifelong migraine sufferer) to talk about what migraines really are,
The Time the UN Gave Haiti Cholera
In January 2010, a catastrophic earthquake devastated Haiti — a country that hadn't seen a single case of cholera in over a century. Then, months later, people living along the Artibonite River started getting violently ill. Within 29 days, cholera had spread throughout all of Haiti. The source? A UN peacekeeping base upstream, whose sewage was flowing directly into the river.In this episode, Dr.
Max Jacobson: Dr. Feelgood
Kaveh is joined by comedian, illustrator, and podcaster Kaveh Taherian to investigate Dr. Max Jacobson — aka "Dr. Feelgood" and "Miracle Max" — the physician who fled Nazi Germany and built a celebrity clientele with amphetamine-laced "vitamin cocktails." His patients included Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, and President John F. Kennedy.They dig into how his treatments worked, why JFK looked s
Ebola: What You Need to Know
Kaveh is joined by Kieran Hervold and infectious disease physician and global health expert Dr. Krutika Kuppalli to break down the facts about the Ebola virus, separating fact from fiction, her personal experiences treating the disease, understanding the stigma around diagnosis and discussing the unsung heroes of the battle against this deadly disease.Here is the link to the open letter to Congres
Kaveh's Colonoscopy Adventure
In this episode, Kaveh discusses his recent colonoscopy and his broken finger and if the two are related. We cover when to start colon cancer screening, the pluses and minuses of the colon cancer screening options that are available, why Kaveh picked a colonoscopy and tips and tricks to make it go as smoothly as possible! 🎙️ Enjoyed the episode? Please take 30 seconds to it makes a huge differenc
Home Alone: A Trauma Review
In this special episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by guests Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Will Flannery (Dr. Glaucomflecken, ophthalmologist & comedian) to do what the film never asked for: a serious medical review of every injury inflicted on the Wet Bandits in Home Alone.From BB gun blasts to the groin, a blowtorch to the scalp, a hot iron to the face, a paint can to the head, and a nai
Deprescribing & Reparenting: Behind RFK Jr.'s Mental Health Agenda
RFK Jr. has set his sights on antidepressants — and we're not stoked about it. In this episode, Kaveh is joined by Dr. Tyler Black, psychiatrist and suicidologist, and Melody Schreiber, award-winning healthcare journalist, to break down the federal push to curb SSRI prescribing and what it really means for patients.They cover:What "deprescribing" actually means — and who it will harm mostThe racis
The Gulf: The Misinformation War in Iran
Iran is one of the most important stories in the world right now — and one of the most distorted. Kaveh brings on AFP journalist Mariam Ishani Thompson, who reports from the only global news agency with a permanent bureau inside Iran, alongside returning guest Dr. Arghavan Salis, to talk about what's actually happening on the ground, why the information ecosystem around Iran is so broken, and what
Hantavirus: What You Need to Know
A mysterious illness strikes passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde — and it's not the norovirus you'd expect. In this episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by guest cohost Allen Liu and infectious disease physician and global health expert Dr. Krutika Kuppalli to break down the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, what it means for public health in the US, and why it has ex
Endometriosis: The Great Masquerader
Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide — and yet it takes an average of 7 to 10 years to get diagnosed. In this episode of House of Pod, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with two very special guests to break down one of the most misunderstood and chronically dismissed conditions in all of medicine.Dr. Camran Nezhat — pioneer of modern minimally invasive and robotic surg
Coverage Denied: How Insurers Drive Inequality
Kaveh sits down with author/political scientist Miranda Yaver and ER doc Dr. Seth Trueger to dig into the broken machinery of insurance coverage denials in America and how the system is designed to say no.They discuss how insurers use prior authorization and claim denials not as isolated mistakes — but as a structural feature of the system. Discussion includes who gets denied, who fights back, why
Is the HHS Still a Dumpster Fire?
Yes. Of course. But maybe a slightly more competent one? This week, Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen and epidemiologist Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs to break down everything happening at the Department of Health and Human Services — and it's a lot. They dig into the surprise nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director (and why Aaron Siri hating her is maybe the strongest po
Bonus 'Sode - Revisiting the Mistakenly Removed Liver
A bonus replay episode of the case of the mistakenly removed liver, one of the most terrifying medical tales of recent years. House of Pod merch is here! Find it at https://www.bonfire.com/the-house-of-pod-merch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two Kavehs Discuss the End of a Civilization.
This week, Kaveh Hoda is joined by comic illustrator, podcaster, and fellow Kaveh, Kaveh Taherian, for a candid conversation about the week Trump threatened to wipe Iranian civilization off the map — and why neither of them can move on from it.They dig into the psychological and emotional toll this moment has had on the Iranian diaspora, the legal case that Trump's threats may violate the Geneva C
Rheumatology 101: Arthritis, Autoimmune disease and Detective Work
Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by comic artist Kaveh Taherian and Rheumatologist Dr. Namrata Singh to learn what rheumatology actually is, why it's medicine's great mystery specialty, and everything you need to know about rheumatoid arthritis — from diagnosis and treatment to diet, supplements, the era of literal gold injections and what Wolverine has to do with all of this.Find me at Instagram or TikTo
Poisoning the Well: Forever Chemicals
Dr. Kaveh Hoda and guest cohost Kieran Hervold welcome investigative journalist Rachel Frazin, author of "Poisoning The Well," to discuss PFAS (forever chemicals) - the toxic compounds found in 97% of Americans' bloodstreams. Rachel reveals shocking details from internal corporate documents showing chemical companies knew about health risks as early as 1965, yet continued production for decades. T
The Poop Episode: A GI Doctor Explains All
After years of listener requests, Dr. Kaveh Hoda finally tackles the topic everyone wants to hear about: poop. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, this episode dives into the science of bowel movements, why fiber is the unsung hero of digestive health, and whether the Squatty Potty lives up to the hype.From the physiology of pooping (featuring the star of the show: the puborectalis muscle) to squatt
Fun New Age of Public Health Confusion
Kaveh is joined by Journalist Melody Screiber and Dr. Terry Simpson to discuss recent reporting on the instability inside America's public health infrastructure. From the chaos surrounding ACIP and vaccines to the political hype behind the medication Leucovorin to how racism is impacting everyone's health in ways you might not have expected.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquesti
Patterns of Thought: A Mental Health Conversation
Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with child psychiatrist Dr. Chase Anderson and comedian Butch Escobar for an honest conversation about moving forward from suicidal ideation, breaking negative thought patterns, and finding joy in recovery. They discuss remission, triggers, therapy, spirituality, and how humor can be a powerful coping mechanism.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@g
Bonus Episode: Survivor Talk
A bonus episode with Survivor Super Fan Dr. Jeremy Faust and Shauhin Davari (season 48) spilling the tea on season 50 and how to get on, prepare for and win on the show Survivor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing: The Present Illness
I want to share with you all a new podcast from friends of the show Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr. Alyssa Burgart: The Present Illness. This episode is about the news in Iran and a primer on Iranian culture and food. Take a listen and find The Present Illness anywhere you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Influence vs. Evidence: Casey Means, Vaccine Skepticism & Tylenol
What happens when presidential rhetoric becomes clinical reality? Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with ER physician Dr. Jeremy Faust and Survivor's Shaheen Dava to discuss Casey Means' controversial surgeon general nomination, the death of expertise in modern medicine, and Jeremy's new Lancet study showing how Trump's false autism claims immediately reduced Tylenol prescriptions for pregnant patients by
The Patriarchy in Medicine
Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Rebecca Watson (YouTuber, writer, person named for good reasons in the Epstein files ) and Dr. Kirti Patel (OB-GYN, host of The Gynarchy Podcast) to discuss how patriarchy infiltrates women's healthcare. From red pill ideology going mainstream to why women's pain is systematically dismissed, this conversation exposes the misogyny baked into medical systems.Topics cove
Emergency Iran Pod
In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda and Dr. Arghavan Salles discuss the massive US-Israel military operation in Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They explore what this means for the Iranian people, the complex reactions from both inside Iran and the diaspora, and the uncertain path forward. From misinformation circulating online to the infrastructure of power that
Avalanche! The Psychology of Risk
After a tragic avalanche in Lake Tahoe killed 9 people and multiple skiers died in the same week, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with two wilderness experts to discuss what went wrong and how to stay safe in the backcountry.Joined by Scott Gaber (lead instructor at Teton Rescue, former Tahoe SAR team leader) and Michael Novak (PA, wilderness medicine instructor, 7-year SAR veteran), they break down:The
The Revenge Tour: Inside the New ACIP
Kaveh is joined by prominent Virologist, Dr. Angela Rasmussen and Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera to discuss the MAHA firing of the ACIP, the FDA's blocking of vaccine approvals, and plans to provide Olympic-style coverage of vaccine policy meetings through the Save America Movement (SAM). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pain
Kaveh is joined by Palliative Care Dr. Andrew Johnstone and Integrative Pain Specialist, Dr. Anthony Kaveh to discuss the treatment of pain and how to understand it, we need to think bigger than a scale of 1-10.ANDREW JOHNSTONE ASSERTS THAT HE IS SPEAKING AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN AND HIS OPINIONS DO NOT REPRESENT THOSE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.Email with question
Rising Tide of Colon Cancer in Young People
Kaveh is joined by leading experts in colorectal cancer screening Dr. TR Levin and Dr. Aasma Shaukat to discuss the increasing rates of colon cancer in younger people, why this might be happening and the warning signs to look out for.If you would like to donate to the Alex Pretti GoFundMe page, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alex-pretti-is-an-american-hero Hosted on Acast. See acast.
Looksmaxxing
Kaveh is joined by Garrison Davis (It Could Happen Here), Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Umang Mehta to discuss "Looksmaxxing," a concerning internet trend that started in intel forums but has since spread amongst young men that focuses of maximizing physical attractiveness through grooming, fitness, fashion, skincare, and sometimes extreme cosmetic procedures. Hosted on Acast.
The Patriot
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Cody Cobb and Dr. Lee to discuss the 1998 Stevan Segal movie, The Patriot (not the Mel Gibson flick), in which Segal plays an Immunologist/Rancher/Martial Arts-Expert fighting a deadly virus, a Neo-nazi militia and any sort of logic.You can watch on Amazon Prime or for free on YouTube (or just listen instead).This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leve
Inside Iran's Hospitals: Crisis in a Blackout
In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi, Chief of Internal Medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital, and Shauhin Davari (Survivor) to discuss the devastating situation unfolding in Iran's hospitals during the January 2025 nationwide protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surviving Sex Trafficking
Kaveh is joined by author and survivor of sexual assault/sex trafficking, Jenna McKaye and podcast host Zack Van Nus to discuss how sex trafficking actually presents in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EMDR
Kaveh is joined by singer/songwriter Joe Sparrow (IG @itsjoesparrow) and Dr. Tyler Black to learn about the mental health therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), how it helps people with PTSD and other disorders and why some prominent psychiatric organizations have yet to fully embrace it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marfan's and Terrible Manners
Kaveh is joined by comedian Liam Nelson to talk about Marfan's Syndrome, living and traveling with a not-so-invisible disability and some of the outrageous things people expect from a 7 foot tall comic. Also joined by the excellent cardiologist Taylor Holve and the inimitable Kieran Hervold.This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your
In The Belly of the Anti-Vax Beast
Kaveh talks to Dr. Craig Spencer about his recent trip to the country's largest anti-vaccine gathering and what he learned about the people there, how to connect with them and what we need to understand about the organized forces against vaccines.This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.co Hosted on Ac
Rants 4: The Revenge
Kaveh is joined by Dr. David Gorski (Science Based Medicine), Dr. Seth Trueger and Edward Nirenberg (and briefly, Comedian Turner Sparks) to discuss the news of the day and all the terrible things happening to our public health systems. You know, for fun.email me at hopquestions@gmail.comif you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surv
Challenging the NIH's New Pandemic Playbook
Kaveh is joined by Virologist, Dr. Angela Rasmussen and Youtuber Cody Johnston (Some More News) to discuss COVID revisionism and how the head in the sand approach to pandemic preparedness of our current administration's health experts, probably isn't rad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Physician, Heal Thyself (and Palestine Too)
Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson to talk with Surgeon, Dr. Anatole Besman about his time spent volunteering at hospitals across Palestine, crossing literal and figurative borders, what he personally gained from the experience and why more doctors and healthcare professionals should consider volunteering abroad as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prescription: Tacos
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Ryan Marino and Doctor turned successful Entrepreneur/Restauranteur Dr. Julian Hakim to learn how he made the decision to trade his profession for his passion and how being a medical student prepared him for the real world. An important listen for everyone considering a life in medicine or reconsidering their options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
The Annual Halloween Episode!
Kaveh is joined by Wei Liu and Marc Gasway to discuss the horror films that damaged them most in their youth, halloween recommended viewings for listeners and the hidden thread between the films The Substance and Weapons.Thank you all so much for listening!if you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surveyShare with your firiends! Rate
The 300th Episode!
Kaveh is joined by regular cohosts Rebecca Watson, Kieran Hervold, Wei Liu, Jason Rosenbaum and Marc Gasway to celebrate 300 episodes of the House of Pod and answer listener questions while getting progressively more inebriated.Thank you all so much for listening!if you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surveyShare with your firiend
Episode 299 - Terminal Illness and Other Crowd Pleasers
Kaveh is joined by comedian Kirsten MIchelle Cills and pulmonologist/CF expert Daniel Weiner to discuss the daily management of Cystic Fibrosis, touring with chronic illness and mining the humor of a terminal illness. If you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surveyShare with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show
Episode 298 - Thunderbolts
Kaveh is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza (The Kicks Shrink) and podcaster Zack Van Nus (Jortscenter) for a candid discussion on depression, suicidal ideation, tattoos and Marvel movies.If you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surveyShare with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podca
Episode 297 - Tiny Arms, Big Protection: HBV Vaccines in Infants
Kaveh is joined by Hepatologist Elliot Tapper and Nathaniel Heidari (of Memingless) to discuss US President Donald Trump's recent statements about the hepatitis B Vaccine and why it's so important to keep vaccinating infants.If you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surveyShare with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help t
Episode 296 - Tylenol and Autism
Kaveh is joined by toxicologist Ryan Marino and science communicator Andrea Love to discuss Trump and RFK Jr 's press conference linking Tylenol to autism and review the research for and against this controversial take. If you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-surveyShare with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the sh
Episode 295 - Forever Chemicals
Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Kieran Hervold and author Mariah Blake (They Poisoned the World) about the history of "forever chemicals," the harm they may pose to us and how corporations like Dupont forever changed global business.If you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info
Episode 294 - Is This Thing Mitochondrion?
Kaveh is joined by comedian/podcaster Dave Anthony (The Dollop) and Kieran Hervold to discuss the mitoconman RFK Jr and whether you can really detect "mitochondrial challenges" on a child's face.We cover what mitochondria are, what they do, real disease processes and why the mitocfhondria has become such a focus of interest for the wellness community.Please fill out this survey to help me improve
Episode 293 - CDC (Certified Death Cult)
Kaveh is joined by Dr. David Gorski and Poet, MC and podcast host Jason Petty (aka Prop) to discuss the tumultuous last couple of weeks at the CDC, what RFK Jr stands to gain from it and what troubling changes lie ahead for public health.And if you’ve got thoughts, we want to hear them. Take our listener survey: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/ggF95S2y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Episode 292 - Social Engineering Scams
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Arghavan Salles, Marc Gasway and Dr. Wei Liu to discuss a wild story of scamming and what about our cognitive biases predispose us to being scammed.And if you’ve got thoughts, we want to hear them. Take our listener survey: www.podsurvey.com/houseofpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 291 - Andor
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and Dr. Simon Fitzgerald to discuss the show Andor, what it says about the rise of empires, fascism, manufacturing consent and the nitpicks we have.And if you’ve got thoughts, we want to hear them. Take our listener survey: www.podsurvey.com/houseofpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 290 - Ethical Innovation in Medicine
Kaveh is joined by health care innovator and entrepreneur, Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti to explore the evolving role of doctors in the digital and business world. From digital health platforms to biotech ventures, they discuss if and how doctors can innovate responsibly and find balance between ethical ambitions and patient responsibilities. A very candid discussion about integrity, impact and the futur
Episode 289 - The Big Beautiful Bill
Kaveh is joined by health policy expert Miranda Yaver and Shauhin Davari of the hit show Survivor to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the affects it will have on Medicaid and our health care infrastructure in general. Do you think you're going to like it? No, you're going to love it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 288 - Rants #3
Did you think we were done complaining? Not remotely (Vizzini voice)! Kaveh is joined by Dr. Ryan Marino, Dr. Arghavan Salles and Kieran Hervold to rant about AI, MAHA, the Big Beautiful Bill and more AI.Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382Email me at hopquestions@gmail.com with questions, co
Episode 287 - Firearm Laws & Pediatric Mortality
Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and ER Doc Dr. Jeremy Faust to discuss his latest research paper on what changed to pediatric deaths after states changed gun laws. Some surprising answers and some that you would completely expect. Worth listening to regardless! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 286 - Hangovers
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Bobby Davari to talk about the science behind hangovers, why they happen and what hangover remedies are potentially helpful and which are just a complete waste of money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 285 - Lyme Disease
Kaveh is joined by Lyme Disease expert/Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Andrew Nowalk and Cartoonist Kaveh Taherian learn all about Lyme disease, separating fact from fiction, truth from grift and looking at the larger picture of Contested Diseases.Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382Email
Episode 284 - Adult ADHD
Kaveh is joined by psychiatrist Tyler Black and author Rax King to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADHD, stripping and suicide attempts. Some of the many things touched upon by Rax's excellent new book: Sloppy!Find it and more information on Rax here: https://www.raxkingisdead.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 283 - Protest Medicine: An It Could Happen Here Collab
In a special collaborative episode with James Stout and the folks over at It Could Happen Here, Kaveh chats with Dr. Richard Ferro and street medic Miriam about the risks facing protestors from armed forces, the elements and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 282 - Food Safety
Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Bobby Davari and Food Safety/Toxicology Writer Deborah Blum to learn about the wild history of food safety in this country, the very troubling changes coming to our food safety systems and how not to die of food poisoning.Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id12250963
Episode 281 - Rants #2
Kaveh is joined by Angela Rasmussen, Ryan Marino, Arghavan Salles and Kieran Hervold to rant about a variety of topics from RFK Jr dismissing the ACIP to cryptocurrency to the use of rubber bullets against protesters in LA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing: The Health Feast Pod
In this bonus episode, I'm releasing a great interview I did on the show The Health Feast Podcast, where we discuss my own experiences trying to lead a healthier lifestyle and a wide ranging discussion on health care literacy and the wellness space. I think you're going to like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 280 - Shauhin Davari: Survivor
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Jeremy Faust to chat with Shauhin Davari about his excellent run on the show Survivor, how he mentally and physically prepared for it and most importantly, what the pooping situation was like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 279 - Young Doctors in Love
For the conclusion of Medicine in Film week, Kaveh, Will Flanary (Dr. Glaucomflecken), Michael Weber (500 Days of Summer) and Cody Cobb (Caduceus Wild) discuss the utterly unhinged 1982 Medical Comedy, Young Doctors in Love.Watch the movie for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi4RCC-71iw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 278 - The Pitt
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Glaucomflecken (Will Flanary), Screenwriter Michael Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Fault in Our Stars, etc) and Cody Cobb (he probably did some cool stuff, I'm sure) to review and discuss the hit show, The Pitt. We cover what works, what is realistic and what is maybe less so.Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-o
Emergency Pod - Covid Vaccine Restrictions
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Ryan Marino and Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) to discuss the FDA's new covid vaccine restrictions, how vaccines are usually evaluated and what these changes mean going forward for the American public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
