Super weird, slightly gross. Bryan Johnson, a Silicon Valley tycoon, injects his teenage son's blood into his veins, claiming it's the secret to everlasting youth. The boys explore the lack of science, the FDA warnings, and whether this strange "blood boy" trend is just anxiety dressed up in medical garb. Social media is causing a massive mental health crisis amongst teens and something has to change. One man can walk again after transplanting robot bits into his noggin. One social worker has ma...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this enlightening episode, Bri and Tay sit down with Laura Syron, the President & CEO of Diabetes Canada, a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living with diabetes. As a passionate advocate and someone who personally lives with type 2 diabetes, Laura shares her mission to challenge misconceptions surrounding this condition and shed light on its often invisible impact. With an astonishing number of nearly 12 million people in Canada affected by diabetes or predi...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This week the fellas sit down with Clare, a 22-year-old student who has battled anxiety and depression since her teens. We dive into her journey with therapy and how one not-so-amazing experience with one not-so-helpful therapist, included a recommendation for nose surgery for better breathing techniques and shutting off the router at night! Clare shares how her dog caused some serious anxiety (to the point of near psychosis). Her irrational fear of eviction due to barking antics led to wild hal...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 398
This week the fellas are doing it in one take. Apple's latest innovation, Personal Voice, can transform you into a vocal robot in just 15 minutes! Say goodbye to weeks of tedious voice-banking and hello to sounding like a smooth-talking genius. It's like having your own Siri on steroids, minus the robotic vibes. This is huge for the ALS community! How big can you gape? Your mouth, how big can you gape your mouth? Well some kid in the US has a big ol’ gapper. Bats could hold the key to longevity!...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This week Jer and Bri are joined by Maddie Sherman, an Occupational Therapist specializing in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They explore the Department of Community Services' housing support for this population, discussing safety, mobility, and engagement in daily activities. Maddie highlights the delicate balance between ensuring safety and preserving the dignity and rights of individuals supported. Another intriguing topic they cover is sexuality as an o...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This week the guest is none other than Daniel Stolfi, a multi-talented Canadian Comedy Award-winning actor, comedian, writer, and cancer survivor. When Daniel received a cancer diagnosis at the ripe age of twenty-five, he didn't let it dampen his sense of humor. Instead, he found comedy in the most unexpected places, even in the midst of his cancer journey. He turned his experiences into a hilarious one-person show called "Cancer Can't Dance Like This." The show had audiences rolling in the aisl...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Discover the surprising link between ejaculation and prostate cancer risk in this weeks episode. The fellas unveil the Harvard Ejaculation Study, revealing that sexually active men have a 31% lower risk of prostate cancer. It seems events early in life, like teenage indulgences, might predict future prostate cancer risk. Suddenly, "self-care" takes on a whole new meaning! In a revolutionary approach to combat devastating mitochondrial diseases, a UK baby born from three peoples DNA has been brou...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Join the dudes as they dive into the world of asexuality with special guest Alexandra Brozowski. A passionate advocate and psychology graduate, Alexandra shares her insights on various aspects of asexuality. Discover the stigma surrounding asexuality, the Split Attraction Model, and the representation of asexual individuals in the media. Explore the investment model and how it predicts relationship commitment among asexual individuals based on attachment orientations. Alexandra's dedication to a...
May 17, 2023•44 min
This week we throw back to an episode that changed our lives. Brandon was one of the earliest guests on the podcast and he immediately became one of our best friends. Last year marks 5 years since Brandon's death. Tune in for one of the episodes that helped shape what the podcast is today: ***Jeremie, Brian and Taylor sit down with very special guest Brandon to have an open, frank and sometimes offside conversation about surviving an Osteosarcoma and losing your leg. The boys talk about Terry Fo...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 396
The dead don’t die. The Torajan people have a wild tradition of removing their dead loved ones from their coffins every three years for a little TLC. Giving the deceased a spa day and some quality time with the family. We'll delve into the peculiar practice of mummification and how it's an essential part of the family. And who knows, maybe you'll learn some tips for your own funeral preparations. exciting findings of a recent study that pitted an AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT against real-li...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Owen Scott Muir, MD Is a dual board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, and co-author of Adolescent Suicide and Self-Injury: Mentalizing Theory and Treatment. He has held academic appointments at Hofstra-Northwell, NYU and Baylor, and is currently leading the management of suicidality curriculum at the Mayo Clinic general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry training programs. His main research interest is in neuromodulation for treatment resistant mood disorders and ob...
May 10, 2023•56 min
If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though…it’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you laugh. Because it’s the only thing you can do. In this seven-part series, Gavin tells the story of losing his mother — his best friend and the inspira...
May 09, 2023•36 min
Glen Hodge is a life long geek and education advocate. He has type 1 diabetes but boy-oh-boy that ain’t what he’s here to talk about. Glen pops by the studio for a little surprise story for the fellas. They have no idea about what Glen is here to speak about which makes for a hilariously shocking episode. It all started on a date when Glen felt a pain in his lower abdomen followed by some blood in his ejaculate. It all ended with a trip to the max-chill urologist when he found out he is passing ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 395
In a recent study, a drug was found to temporarily paralyze sperm, making them unable to fertilize eggs for about two hours. And the best part? This male contraceptive is an "on-demand" option. It's like a remote control for your swimmers, allowing you to switch them on and off whenever you feel like it. Looks like oral sex is causing more than just a good time - experts are claiming it's stoking an "epidemic" of throat cancer, which is now more common than cervical cancer in the US and the UK. ...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min
If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though… It’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you laugh. Because it’s the only thing you can do. This week the fellas are joined by Gavin as they chat about his new CBC podcast Let's Not Be Kidding. ...
May 03, 2023•54 min
May is NF (Neurofibromatosis) Awareness Month! In this episode, we chat with Kevin MacDonald, a man who has faced more medical challenges than the entire cast of Grey's Anatomy combined. He's got esophageal atresia, a hole in the heart, and NF2 — and no, that's not a fancy new Netflix series. We're talking about Neurofibromatosis type 2, which causes brain and spinal tumours, deafness, paralysis, and loss of vision. But don't worry folks! Kevin's not here to bring us down — he's got a great sens...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 394
Get ready to pick your nose and "lose your marbles"! (AI's words, not ours). In this episode, the fellas explore the shocking link between nose-picking and Alzheimer's disease. Apparently, those little booger beasts could be providing bacteria with a straight shot to your brain, increasing your risk of developing dementia. Emotional cue cards are helpful for those with autism but in reality the boys question why emotional education isn't at the forefront of education for youth in general!? A new...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week the fellas are joined by David, an author, public speaker, and endurance athlete who shares his inspiring mission to foster meaningful human connections through storytelling. He dives into his latest book, Cycle of Lives, which details the emotional journeys of 15 people who have overcome trauma, specifically cancer. David shares how the death of his sister from cancer motivated him to create a platform where people can discuss the emotional impact of cancer. The guys explore why David...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week the fellas chat with the fierce and fabulous Beth Ciavaglia, a physiotherapist turned long-term care administrator, who shares her story of being diagnosed with grade 3, stage 3 breast cancer just two weeks before her 40th birthday. Beth talks about the importance of patients having a voice in healthcare and how her experience with cancer opened her eyes to this need. She dives into the science behind breast density and its correlation with breast cancer, and Beth stresses the importan...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 393
Have you ever wanted to be a nurse but were too scared to handle the pressure of real-life clinical practice? Well, fear not, because new research suggests that virtual reality (VR) training could be the answer to your fears! Speaking of fears - The Bizarre Life Cycle of a Female Adactylidium is something straight out of a horror movie. We're not clowning around here, folks! A new study has revealed that uncertainty of harmful intent, media influences, and unpredictability of behaviour are the k...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Bri and Jer speak with Michael Weber, a Texas police officer with 38 years of experience, including 15 years as a Crimes Against Children Detective and Investigator. Michael is a national expert on Medical Child Abuse, commonly known as Munchausen by Proxy, and a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's (APSAC) Committee on Munchausen by Proxy. They discuss how a caregiver can get an unneeded surgery performed on a child just by lying about their me...
Apr 19, 2023•52 min
This week the fellas are joined by Hailey. They dive into a deep conversation about chronic illness and how it can shape one's identity. Hailey shares her experience with stage 3 HS, a disease so advanced that even healthcare professionals were left scratching their heads. For Hailey however she absolutely MUST NOT SCRATCH OR PICK FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, long-term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin. The exact cause of hidradenit...
Apr 17, 2023•52 min•Ep. 392
Short Kings rise up. But first, researchers in Boston have created an AI tool called Sybil (not Sybian) that can predict whether a person will develop lung cancer in the next year with 86% to 94% accuracy. And the best part? It can detect early signs of lung cancer years before doctors would typically find it on a CT scan. Move over, Doc, Sybil's got this! A game of Monopoly in Brussels has turned into something out of a samurai movie. Two men landed in the hospital after a disagreement over noi...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week the fellas are joined by Sara (an NP) and Teale (PHD in International Studies) from AccessBC. They discuss the high cost of prescription contraception in British Columbia and how it impacts access for those who need it the most. They highlight the significant cost of different methods, including the intrauterine device, oral contraceptive pills, and hormone injections. Lucky for us, AccessBC promotes universal coverage for prescription contraception. The campaign believes that providin...
Apr 12, 2023•51 min
This week the fellas sit down with Jon Archambault. Jon shares his story of serving in the military for 11 years, including 5 in Special Forces, and then transitioning to a career in law enforcement. Unfortunately, Jon had to leave the uniform due to a diagnosis of CPTSD with dissociation and major depressive disorder. But Jon didn't let his mental health struggles define him. Instead, he wrote a book to break the stigma surrounding mental health injuries in the uniform and founded Wired Differe...
Apr 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 391
Green Shirt Day is upon us! Organ donation is important and Sickboy is here to spread the word. Who knew that getting busy between the sheets can lead to such tragic consequences? In this episode, the fellas discuss the latest estimates from WHO on congenital syphilis and how it's still causing over 200,000 stillbirths and neonatal deaths every year. Also, have you ever wondered why holes feel bigger with your tongue than they do with your finger? What kind of holes do you ask? You know exactly ...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Jer and Tay are joined by the delightful Brooke Manning, who's not just a poet, musician, and owner of the art space Likely General in Toronto, Canada. Nope, she's also a certified death doula! Brooke chats with the guys about all things death, from her Death Meditation Ceremonies (we promise it’s a lot more relaxing than it sounds) to the history of the funeral industry and how it turned death into a capitalist nightmare. But fear not! Brooke is here to bring death back to its ...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, the fellas are joined by the hilarious and inspiring mental health podcaster and advocate, Kyle Moore. Growing up in rural Atlantic Canada, Kyle learned the hard way that mental health stigma is alive and well, especially for young men. But after experiencing severe suicidal ideation and reaching out for help, he realized that sharing his story and experiences can be a powerful tool for healing. Kyle also shares his experience of competing on Big Brother Canada, where he had to ...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 390
The boys tackle the hilarious and often mortifying topic of the "middle-aged groan." You know the one — that strange noise you make when you bend over to pick something up, or stand up from a chair? Did you hear about the latest scientific discoveries from Beethoven's hair which has been preserved for almost 200 years? It turns out that Beethoven's chronic drinking, hepatitis B infection, and genetic risk for liver disease were likely the culprits behind his demise. Endo makes sex painful so som...
Mar 31, 2023•59 min
This week the fellas have the pleasure of speaking with Sean Christie, MD, FRCSC, a renowned neurosurgeon and expert in making operating rooms more environmentally sustainable. Sean is a professor, vice chair, and director of research at the division of neurosurgery at Dalhousie University. Operating rooms are known to generate large amounts of waste and consume significant amounts of energy and resources. Sean shares with us his insights on the importance of creating more eco-conscious operatin...
Mar 29, 2023•43 min
