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The House of Pod

Kaveh MDsoundcloud.com

Humor-adjacent medical podcast hosted by a GI doc and friends. Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine.


Contact us at hopquestions@gmail.com and rate and review us at iTunes!

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Episodes

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 leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.co email me with questions...

Jan 20, 20261 hr 37 min

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.

Jan 16, 202649 min

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.

Jan 13, 20261 hr 9 min

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.

Jan 06, 20261 hr

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 medical practice at MedGather.co email me with questions, suggestions, etc. at hopquestions@gmail.c...

Dec 30, 202557 min

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 16, 202553 min

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.com if you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-survey most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! h...

Dec 09, 20251 hr 4 min

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Kaveh is joined by author and veteran, Myke Cole as well as Dr. Tyler Black for a candid and vulnerable discussion on PTSD, how it's misrepresented in media, misunderstood by physicians and patients alike and tools to help patients manage it. The instagram post discussed: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfQJItkj7g/?igsh=YjlrZGs2dTF3NGdp email me at hopquestions@gmail.com if you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-survey most importantl...

Dec 02, 20251 hr 9 min

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.

Nov 26, 20251 hr 5 min

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.

Nov 11, 202558 min

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 information.

Nov 04, 202544 min

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-survey Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-...

Oct 28, 20251 hr 3 min

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-survey Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ho...

Oct 22, 20251 hr 26 min

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-survey Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Email me at hopquestions...

Oct 14, 202557 min

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-survey Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Email me at hopquestions@gmail.com with que...

Oct 07, 20251 hr 6 min

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-survey Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Email me at hopq...

Sep 29, 202545 min

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-survey Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Email me at hopquestio...

Sep 23, 202553 min

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 information....

Sep 16, 20251 hr 5 min

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 the show! http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Sep 08, 20251 hr 10 min

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 for more information....

Sep 02, 20251 hr 1 min

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.

Aug 26, 20251 hr 17 min

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.

Aug 19, 20251 hr 3 min

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 future of medical care. Also, briefly with businessman Sharky Laguana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Aug 12, 20251 hr 7 min

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.

Aug 05, 20251 hr 1 min

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/id1225096382 Email me at hopquestions@gmail.com with questions, comments, show topics, etc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 22, 20251 hr 25 min

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.

Jul 15, 202559 min

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.

Jul 08, 20251 hr 9 min

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/id1225096382 Email me at hopquestions@gmail.com with questions, comments, show topics, etc Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Jul 01, 202557 min

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.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 4 min

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.

Jun 19, 20251 hr 11 min
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