Dr. Drew and psychologist Dr. David Swanson discuss the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins (drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters), his struggles with substance abuse, and the devastating effects of addiction on musicians. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 11, 2022. Watch at DrDrew.com] Dr. David Swanson formed The Rock Collective to build a mutually supportive community amongst rock bands and rock fans. They hold monthly events at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, where they feature l...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Dr. Ashley Tapscott is an established expert in the field of sexual dysfunction. She is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained in male and female sexual dysfunction. Along with her work in general urology, Dr. Tapscott’s subspecialty interests have been nationally recognized at many urologic and sexual medicine society meetings. She frequently hosts patient education seminars and lectures to urologists and primary care physicians concerning the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Peyr...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Dr. Drew answers caller questions about studies into the connections between autism spectrum disorder and transgender identity, if the "Law Of Attraction" has scientific basis, the effects of childhood trauma on adults, renewed interest in narcissism, and more in this special AMA episode. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 8, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • BLUE MICS – After ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 87
This episode of Ask Dr. Drew is dedicated to YOUR questions! Dr. Drew answers viewer calls about Will Smith's on-stage slap of Chris Rock during the Academy Awards, addiction, narcissism and more. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 4, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • BLUE MICS – After more than 30 years in broadcasting, Dr. Drew’s iconic voice has reached pristine clarity thro...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Adam Housley is an Emmy and AP award-winning journalist, former professional baseball player, and current winery owner. He joins Ask Dr. Drew to discuss the strange saga of the Hunter Biden laptop coverup, efforts to fight misinformation, and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Find more from Adam at https://AdamHousley.tv and follow him at https://twitter.com/AdamHousely. [The podcast was originally broadcast on April 20, 2022] Adam was on the air as the missiles came and the war started in Kuwait...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Greg Grunberg is an activist and actor who has appeared in Alias, Heroes, and in two Star Wars movies. After his son Jake was diagnosed with epilepsy, Greg began organizing events to raise awareness of the neurological condition, including the launch of https://TalkAboutIt.org in 2009. His latest project is an upcoming series on YouTube called The Care Giver, which focuses on the needs of families who are dealing with epilepsy. Watch the trailer: https://drdrew.com/thecaregiver • In The Care Giv...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 84
For over 12 years, Evy Poumpouras served on the Secret Service in an elite unit protecting Presidents Obama, Clinton & Bush. As an expert on national security, she has unique insight into the crisis in Russia & Ukraine. She reveals shocking details as a first responder on 9/11 – heroic actions that earned her a Secret Service Valor Award. Evy Poumpouras is a TV personality, journalist, and former US Secret Service Special Agent with expertise in national security, law enforcement, crime, and hum...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Dr. Vladimir Zelenko is a Ukrainian-American family physician and author known for promoting a three drug combination of hydroxychloroquine, zinc sulfate, and azithromycin as part of an experimental outpatient treatment for COVID-19 that he has promoted as the Zelenko Protocol. He was nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a Nobel Prize, and was recognized as a hero at a US Senate Homeland Security committee hearing. Despite these accomplishments, Dr. Zelenko also enjoys the distinct h...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Dr. James Fallon – whose research led him to realize that he is a "pro-social" psychopath – discusses Vladimir Putin's brain and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Dr. James Fallon is Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, and emeritus professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology, at the University of California, Irvine School Of Medicine. In addition to authoring over 300 papers and books, he has written two personal memoirs: including “The Psychopath Inside: A neuroscientist’s journey into the dar...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata (U.S. Army, retired) is a cross functional leader involved in an array of successful business ventures from advancing cold supply chain to democratizing medical technology. Previously, he performed the duties of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, the #3 position in the United States Department of Defense. General Tata's is also a bestselling author under the name A.J. Tata. His 14th novel "Chasing The Lion" explores topics involving the CIA, MK Ultra, and mil...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 80
David Ferguson Jr. was denied a heart transplant after declining to take the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting protestors to rally in support. The Boston hospital, Brigham and Women’s, says that this vaccination requirement is standard policy to improve the survival chances of transplant patients, whose immune systems are compromised upon release. But many believe that denying Ferguson’s transplant violates medical ethics and reduces his life to a pawn in a political battle between anti-vaxxers and me...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Stephanie Matto is a 90 Day Fiancé alum who is now selling farts in jars! She recently claimed to have made over $200,000 from her fancy flatulence – making her the world's #1 "fartrepreneur." She joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to speak on NFTs, online entrepreneurship, and her experience as part of 90 Day Fiance's first same-sex couple. Follow Stephanie online at: https://instagram.com/stepankamatto https://FartJarsNFT.com [This episode originally aired on Feb 3, 2022. Watch the video from this episod...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Lionel is a talk radio veteran, trial lawyer, former prosecutor, author, pioneer podcaster, and multi-platform legal and media analyst. Lionel has hosted shows for Court TV, WABC, Air America, and RT. He has his own subscription video channel, free from draconian limitations as to expression. Find more at https://LionelMedia.com and https://twitter.com/LionelMedia [This episode originally aired on Feb 17, 2022. Watch the video from this episode at drdrew.com] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Na...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 77
[1/10/22] Dr. Drew shares memories of comedian Bob Saget, followed by a live segment with Tyrus (from The Greg Gutfeld Show). Tyrus (AKA George Murdoch) is an ex-WWE pro wrestler, actor, and political commentator who regularly appears on The Greg Gutfeld Show. He is currently signed to the National Wrestling Alliance where he is the current NWA World Television Champion. He is known for his tenure in WWE as Brodus Clay, and Impact Wrestling as Tyrus. Follow Tyrus: https://twitter.com/planettyrus...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 76
[12/30/21] In Hamilton's Pharmacopeia (VICE TV), Hamilton Morris interviews PCP chemists, explores DMT, and investigates hallucinogenic fish. He joins Ask Dr. Drew to share what he's learned about psychedelics & drug usage around the world. Hamilton Morris is an American journalist, documentarian, and scientific researcher. He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive ...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Julia Trubkina Gibbs starred on 90 Day Fiancé with her now-husband Brandon Gibbs. Originally from Russia, Julia is a dancer and model who can also be seen on 90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk. Follow Julia at https://instagram.com/juliatrubkina1993 Julia Gibbs joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to speak on the current crisis at the border between Russia & Ukraine, and how the looming threat of war between the neighboring countries is affecting her family and friends. [This episode originally aired on February 23,...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 74
[12/10/21] Kyle Warner is 29 years old and was at the peak of his career as a professional mountain bike racer when, in June, he got his second dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot. He suffered a reaction so severe that, as of October, he was still spending days in bed, easily overwhelmed by too much mental or physical exertion. Follow him at https://instagram.com/kylewarnermtb/ [This episode originally aired on December 10, 2021] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Heather McDonald is an actress, bestselling author, and comedian known for her work on Chelsea Lately and her popular podcast "Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald." Recently she made headlines after she collapsed on stage during her comedy show in Arizona and was treated for a skull fracture. Heather was released from the hospital and is recovering at home, and joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE with an update on her recovery and comedy tour. Follow Heather at: https://twitter.com/HeatherMcDonald https://ins...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Dr. Peter Hotez is co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD and his partner Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi were recently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for their work to develop a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Hotez is involved in the development of CORBEVAX, which has been dubbed “the world’s vaccine.” It uses traditional recombinant protein based t...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Famed lawyer Robert Shapiro once called John Phillips “the best lawyer in America.” John specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and civil rights cases. He is now representing the Tiger King, Joe Exotic, in his bid to get a new trial. Find John Phillips online at https://FloridaJustice.com [This episode originally aired on December 9, 2021] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • REFRAME – Since...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 70
[12/1/21] Dave Navarro is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality. He is a member of rock band Jane’s Addiction and played guitar for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Currently, he is a member of the new supergroup, NHC. He joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to speak about addiction, ECT, depression, ketamine, and recovering from trauma. Dave also speaks on the tragic death of his mother, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 1983. Music from NHC: https://NHC-music.com Foll...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Dr. Vinay Prasad is a hematologist-oncologist who has concerns about the CDC's all-or-nothing approach to teen COVID-19 vaccinations – a policy he believes could cause catastrophic damage to trust in vaccines. Dr. Vinay Prasad, MD MPH is a practicing hematologist-oncologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco. He studies cancer drugs, health policy, clinical trials and better decision making. Clinically, Dr. Pr...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Dr. Kelly Victory MD is a board-certified trauma and emergency specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Dr. Victory is an expert in disaster preparedness and the medical management of mass casualties. She makes frequent radio and television appearances to discuss issues related to healthcare policy, emergency and disaster, and public health. This episode was originally broadcast on January 18, 2022. Follow Dr. Victory at https://twitter.com/DrKellyVictory Ask Dr. Drew is produced by...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Alex Berenson covered the drug industry as a reporter for the New York Times. He is an Edgar Award–winning writer of bestselling thrillers and a freelance journalist. His newest title "Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives" is filled with a thorough investigation on COVID-19. [This episode originally aired on November 29, 2021] Follow Alex Berenson at http://www.alexberenson.com/ and https://alexberenson.substack.com/ Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nat...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya believes it's unethical to mandate COVID-19 vaccines and that lockdowns were a “devastating public health mistake.” [This episode originally aired on November 24, 2021] Dr. Bhattacharya is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. He is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, and at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute. His research focuses on the economics of health car...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Dr. Lucy McBride is a practicing internist in Washington, D.C., who believes that mental and physical health are inseparable. Dr. McBride graduated from Princeton University and attended Harvard Medical School. She did her medical training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. A native Washingtonian, she is married with three teenage kids. Website : https://lucymcbride.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/drlucymcbride Instagram: https://instagram.com/drlucymcbride Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlucymcbr...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
What are the underlying causes of long haul COVID-19? Dr. Bruce Patterson & Dr. Eric Osgood reveal their research on chronic coronavirus infections and treatments. [This episode originally aired on November 22, 2021] Dr. Eric Osgood MD is a board certified internist and academic hospitalist, as well as the medical director of Mission Hospitalists at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Osgood earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, his medical doctorate from Tufts U...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Scott Adams – creator of Dilbert – discusses the biggest events of 2021 and reveals his predictions for 2022. Scott Adams is the creator of Dilbert, which has over 70 million books and products in print. He is also a prolific podcaster who uses his training as a hypnotist and lifelong student of persuasion to analyze current events through the lens of persuasion. Online, Scott Adams is renowned for his provocative discussions about politics, censorship, and media bias. Order Scott Adam’s book LO...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Sam Kean spent years collecting mercury from broken thermometers as a kid, and now he’s a writer in Washington, D.C. His stories have appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Slate, and Psychology Today, and his work has been featured on NPR’s “Radiolab”, “Science Friday”, and “All Things Considered,” among others. He is a New York Times bestselling author of several books, including "The Disappearing Spoon" and his newest book "The Icepick Surgeon:...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Board-certified pediatrician and Conejo Valley native Jessica Hochman, MD, has a passion for pediatric medicine. Dr. Hochman is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been recognized as a 2019 and 2020 Southern California Rising Star by “Southern California Super Doctors Magazine” for her commitment to providing the highest-quality health care. Follow Dr. Jessica Hochman at https://instagram.com/askdrjessica [This episode originally aired on November 26, 2021] Ask Dr. Drew is pro...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 60