The Best Medicine with Dr Riaad Moosa

"The thing about racist is that you have to believe that you are smarter. To to be racist, you must believe that you are smarter and God loves you more You have to be religious but also believe that God has favourites." - KG Mokgadi In this episode of The Best Medicine , Dr. Riaad Moosa is joined by comedian KG Mokgadi and Doctor Musaed Abrahams for a thought-provoking and hilarious conversation a...

Creativity is healing, but can it also be a business? In this episode of The Best Medicine , I talk to Dr. Musaed Abrahams, a doctor who walked the unconventional path, exploring digital health, wellness, and his own creative instincts. We dive into the psychology of taking risks, the power of storytelling in medicine and comedy, and how childhood interests shape adult careers. Plus, we reflect on...

What happens when a comedian publicly declares war on his own weight? In this episode, I chat with KG Mokgadi about his newfound “Rocky vibes” for 2025—walking, gyming, and trying to avoid the seductive call of McDonald’s hash browns. We talk about the absurdity of New Year fitness resolutions, why Ozempic might show up on street corners soon, and how food, stress, and even relationships play into...

It's February 2025 and I'm really starting this thing...for my health and yours. Let's Laugh and learn.

The Best Medicine Podcast is back with a special interview with Aamer Rahman. Brilliant comedy mind and activist. We talk wellness, comedy, Palestine...we get deep and philosophical brah! Please enjoy and we value your comments...

This is Part 2 of the Palestine Israel Solution. I’m using the metaphor of Health and Disease to try and clarify the best solution or treatment plan for the horrific events unfolding in Gaza. I pray humanity will prevail. 00:00 Actions speak louder than words 03:53 Zionist Europeans Indigenous to Israel 06:30 Hamas and Ben Shapiro 08:41 We are fighting Animals 11:46 What does H*mas say? 15:54 Gran...

The Palestine Israel situation is heart breaking. The things that I've seen on video are so unbelievably cruel, nightmarish and evil that it's almost inconceivable that this type of thing can still be allowed to happen in 2023. I'd like to express my thoughts, but I'd like take a SOLUTION-orientated approach. This podcast is about finding solutions to problems and finding some come...

Episode 8 of Dr. Riaad Moosa's "The Best Medicine" podcast covers a range of topics in his signature comedic style. From amusing observations about pronouncing "podcast" to exploring laughter in Botswana, Riaad brings his humor to the forefront. He discusses the importance of embracing a healthy lifestyle and shares personal anecdotes about weight gain. Riaad delves into the idea of compartmentali...

I caught up with comedian, breakdancer, artist, actor and all around creative guy Ambrose Uren to talk about his latest standup show, African-ish. We talk about his comedy journey and how it feels to be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I'm finally finding a direction to this podcast which I've ultimately decided is a wellness podcast that incorporates comedy and creativity into...

I know it's been a long time since episode 5, but I've got great excuses! My kids got  Mumps, Viral menigitis and I've been editing my new comedy special called Voices in my Head...I talk about this and I chat to young comedian Keenan Cerff who is a perfect example of a comedian who converts his real life trauma trauma into jokes. I mean his first time on stage he spoke about how he wi...

In this episode, Riaad contemplates failure and Knowledge and the first Quranic revelation, while talking about performing standup during Ramadaan, fasting conflicts and unusual Salaah stories involving Nerf Guns... 'to make less mistakes you have to make more mistakes first' Watch Ad free on Patreon http://patreon.com/riaadmoosa Please Rate and Review. Thanks :)

In this episode, Riaad ponders where meaning can be found in life...spurred on by his nihilistic, toothless 5 year old son and the holy month of Ramadaan. We're floating on a ball in the middle of space...what does it matter that he chipped his tooth, cried at a wedding, was involved in a hostage negotiation with a council worker in Lavender Hill over his daughter's cellphone...what does it matter...

Stay imperfect, but try to create perfect things... Watch Ad free on Patreon http://patreon.com/riaadmoosa Please Rate and Review. Thanks :)

Riaad gets emotional about Chris Rock’s LIVE Netflix comedy special Selective Outrage. Watch Ad free on Patreon http://patreon.com/riaadmoosa Help us produce this podcast by supporting us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/riaadmoosa) and get access all my comedy specials, movies, ad free podcasts, exclusive discounts and lots of free stuff.