Gross Anatomy

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of gout, its causes, misconceptions, and how the latest health trends and celebrity protein powders can cause it.

We explore the emerging field of culinary medicine and share a few healthy recipes. Plus, Nascar star Kyle Busch and how pneumonia can lead to sepsis. AND, Dr. Cohen details what he told The Huffington Post when asked about Pam Bondi’s thyroid cancer diagnosis. 

A 72 year-old is about to start her medical residency, we discuss this and other inspiring late-life achievements. Plus, Amy Schumer said she had a “botched colonoscopy” what this could mean and more.

In this episode, we explore NBA injuries and the best sports to play for longevity. Plus, six injuries ER docs see way too much and how to avoid them.

In this episode, we explore the medical accuracy and portrayal of mentorship in the TV show Scrubs, comparing the original series with the recent revival. We also get into beepers, hospital culture, and the evolution of doctor pep talks.

Dr. Leo Gordon answers our questions about his "Fire at the Grove!" presentation. The fire in 1942 at Boston’s Coconaut Grove brought the most patients to a hospital in a single night and remains the deadliest nightclub fire in history. We discuss how this fire transformed burn care, fire safety codes and much more!

Dr. Cohen answers questions about weight loss drugs and cancer risk warnings. Then, we discuss the Stop the Bleed program, and detail an important lesson learned from Doctor Jack Shephard on Lost.

Producer of The Good Doctor and CEO of Refundly, Lindsay Goffman joins us! We talk to Lindsay about cold calling her way into a receptionist job and how that led to work in reality and scripted TV. We also discuss Dumbstruck, the ventriloquism documentary she made with her husband. Then, we pick her brain about creating an app that streamlines the refund process!

We discuss Catherine O’Hara ’s cause of death (pulmonary embolism) and how her organs were mirrored in a rare condition called situs inversus. And, Adam Somner, the AD that Paul Thomas Anderson has thanked all award season, recently died of anaplastic thyroid cancer — so Dr. Cohen answers questions about this rare malignancy.  Plus, parasites and Claire Foy, the Robert Duvall movie we need to see,...

We have a urogynecologist on the show! Dr. Rebecca Lane joins us to discuss health issues women should be talking to their doctor about. We dissect many topics including: urinary incontinence, perimenopause, pelvic organ prolapse, botox in the bladder, Kegel exercises and the benefits of drinking aloe vera. 

Season 2 of The Pitt is here! Dr. Cohen answers some pressing medical questions about the new season — and we give our thoughts on the grossiest scenes, ongoing storylines and latest characters.

In this episode: Getting a Florida medical license, becoming a Yogi, New Year's wellness trends…and the conclusion of Stranger Things.

We talk about the movies, TV and pop culture news that made our best of 2025 list!  Plus, we discuss nominations in the new Golden Globe podcast category, and how AI was all the rage and is now being used to create deep fakes of doctors…including Dr. Cohen! And, we end with happy-happy news: Dick Van Dyke turned 100 and shared his secret to longevity. 

We watched Doc, the TV show that begs the question...what happens when a doctor loses eight years of memories? Are they still considered a doctor? Luckily, there are real life answers. Doc is based on the true story of an Italian doctor that suffered from partial retrograde amnesia. We discuss all of this and more!

Royal Pains creator Andrew Lenchewski and actor Mark Feuerstein join the show! We discuss how a TV show about a concierge doctor went from network pitch to a successful eight-year run. And, so much more…including Mark’s role on Sex and the City, his new movie Guns and Moses and utlizing Dr. Cohen as a script consultant.

In our spooky Halloween episode, we debate which medical news story could be turned into the best scary movie. We’ve got stories of twisted intestines, doctors left in remote destinations and so much more!

We watched Fit for TV (The Biggest Loser docuseries) and discussed some of the buzzy issues the series brings up...including caffeine pills, skin tightening, body dysmorphia, Rabdomolisis and making your health a priority. Plus, Dr. Cohen details some of the behind-the-scenes direction he received while featured on the series Take My Tumor — and the reality of what you see on reality TV. 

The Pitt wins best drama at the Emmys, Noah Wyle finally takes home a prize after seven nominations, and Nurse Dana gets a statue too! We discuss all this and other highlights from Emmy night. PLUS, have you seen AKA Charlie Sheen? We have and we have some thoughts on Charlie's 'wild thing' lifestyle and road to recovery.

We are excited to have neurologist Dr. Lisa Cook on the show! We pick her brain about neurological diseases, including explaining things like frontotemporal dementia which Bruce Willis has, normal pressure hydrocephalus which Billy Joel recently cancelled his tour to seek treatment for, and why it’s so rare that Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 29 years-old.

Hey Gross Anatomy listeners, hope you enjoy this condensed "REWIND" interview with Dr. Robert Huizenga, who you might recognize as the medical consultant featured in Netflix's - Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser.  We were fortunate to have Dr. Huizenga as one of our early guests and know first-hand how amazing he is! In this episode, he tells us about his journey from spor...

A Grey’s Anatomy star reveals she has Hashimoto’s disease, Dr. Cohen explains what this diagnosis means and how it can be treated. We also discuss Brandon Blackstock and types of Melanoma. Plus, why Emma Stone went bald and cried about it, and why tennis star Monica Seles opened up about her health struggles with Myasthenia Graves. DOUBLE PLUS, we end with our thoughts on the New York Times list o...

We speak to actor Mariano González-Guerineau about starring in the Disney+ show O11CE and its upcoming reboot! We also talk to him about growing up in Argentina, moving to Los Angeles, and how playing soccer (fútbol) helped ease the transition into a Beverly Hills high school. Plus, Mariano tells us what it was like working with Dr. Cohen and what he learned about being/playing a doctor.

We discuss Michael Madsen’s recent death and our love for the charismatic actor, who starred in some of our favorite films — Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and The Hateful Eight. We also talk about what it’s like for a doctor to have a celebrity as a patient, and how addiction has devastated other Hollywood stars.

This week we talk about Noah Wyle urging Congress to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act, an ice cream challenge that can only be done along the Appalachian Trail and elective changes to eye color and other cosmetic surgery trends.

Our guest today is a celebrated Peloton instructor and actor, joining us all the way from London, it’s Bradley Rose. We discuss Bradley’s fitness journey, recent biopsy scare, what it’s like to work on a Hallmark holiday set, and becoming a first-time father. Then, we get Bradley to reveal his favorite Peloton playlist!