Gross Anatomy

We discuss surgeons…the bad, the unlicensed and the fictional. Including, a surgeon who performed a splenectomy and removed a patient’s liver —not their spleen! And, a woman who suffered lidocaine toxicity under the care of a "doctor" who wasn't licensed to practice. Then, we take a 'which TV doctor are you?' quiz and discuss our results.

In Dissecting The Pitt Part Two, we examine the last eight episodes of the series. These episodes are full of drama and a little humor, including: A black widow bite, code triage alert, questionable blood bank, solid doctor jokes, and the finale! Plus, Dr. Cohen answers questions about what it’s really like being a surgeon in a bustling hospital.

We deep dive into the first seven episodes of The Pitt, reviewing some of the most memorable scenes from the series. We also discuss the most realistic characters, our favorite moments, and Dr. Cohen gives insight into the medical accuracy of what’s seen on screen.

Trey Holterman, CEO and co-founder of Tennr, the healthcare automation platform, joins the show! Trey tells us what it was like growing up in the Bay Area and why the series Silicon Valley is more of a documentary than a comedy. We also discuss the motivational messages from his mentors, why they decided to base Tennr in New York City and his brief venture as a stand-up comic.

We get into the bankruptcy of 23andMe, what Dr. Cohen was hoping to find out when he submitted his saliva for testing, and what celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and Gwyneth Paltrow were shocked to discover about their ancestry. We also dive into 1923’s Helen Mirren believing she’s related to Harrison Ford, and our feelings watching them share the screen the first time in The Mosquito Coast. Plus,...

Alan Blumenfeld, celebrated stage and screen actor with a Hollywood career spanning over 40 years, joins us! Alan tells us about his illustrious career, acting in the American Conservatory Theater to guest starring in hit series Heroes and Gilmore Girls. Plus, he answers all of our questions about working on medical shows, ER and Grey’s Anatomy.

We talk about recent celebrity deaths with causes not immediately known, and get into all things autopsy. Then, we discuss cell saver technology, reasons for liver transplants and the invention of the rabies vaccine. Plus, Dr. Cohen, a huge Demi Moore fan, gives his honest review of The Substance!

Andy Buckley, who played David Wallace on The Office, joins us! Andy talks to us about being cast on one of the most popular television shows ever, taking an acting class with Channing Tatum, performing in The Groundlings and what it’s like working a full-time job for Merrill-Lynch while being a recognizable actor. We also talk about Andy’s current role on the Netflix series FUBAR and what it's li...

We talk about the role of caregivers in entertainment, and discuss the reality of social services involvement in hospitals. Then, why we think the biggest Oscar snub of the 97th Academy Awards is…Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Our favorite doc of 2024 failed to secure a nomination, but we believe it's essential viewing. The film details how Reeves gave visibility to people living with dis...

We discuss our resolutions for the year, the hot new job for men looking for a career change, and the end of life regrets people have according to a hospice nurse. Plus, Dr. Cohen reviews The Pitt — the hyped new medical series featuring Noah Wyle.

Our guest today is Sarah Aviram, a TEDx speaker, workshop facilitator, and international keynote speaker on the topic of motivation in the new era of work. She’s also the author of Remotivation, the book designed to help you create your own version of success. We discuss how Sarah and Dr. Cohen recently met and why he was excited to read her book. We also asked Sarah what advice she has for people...

Since the end of the year is here, we wanted to give you a best of 2024 show. Listen in as we discuss critics picks for the best movies with a medical slant, including A Different Man and The Substance. And, we dissect what we think is the perfect movie length. Plus, we get into TV and share the best doctor shows, like St. Denis Medical and Take My Tumor (featuring Dr. Cohen). Then, we talk about...

This week we get into all things plant-based with our guest, vegan chef Mario Fabbri! We discuss his cooking show Trying Vegan with Mario, his favorite holiday recipes, vegan celebrities and the life-changing power of a dehydrator. We also dive into why Mario decided not to take over his father’s Italian sausage factory and turned to a vegan lifestyle instead. Listen now!

In this episode we cover a lot, including: John Stamos wearing a bald cap, allergy testing and celebrities with unusual food allergies, the hit TV show House turning 20 and why the screenwriters always used lupus as a possible diagnosis (even though it was never lupus). Then, it's new medical TV review time! We share our thoughts on the pilot episode of NBC's Brilliant Minds starring Zachary Quint...

On this episode of Gross Anatomy, we discuss celebrities opening up about their medical diagnoses, a surgeon's perspective on delivering cancer diagnoses and much more. Be sure to tune in. If you are enjoying listening to Gross Anatomy, please leave us a rating and review.

In Ali's final episode with Gross Anatomy the team talks health trends! All things beef, from Colostrum, to beef tallow, to the E Coli outbreak via the Quarter Pounder, and are the McDonald's fries vegan?

This week the Gross Anatomy team dives into all things Halloween! The top halloween injuries to watch out for, the real story of Frankenstein, our top Halloween movies, and how we feel about injecting yourself with salmon DNA...

Today Gross Anatomy chats with Laura Jakobsen of Riot Energy. We talk about the power of plants and how energy drinks should leave you feeling. Laura shares some of her top tips for entrepreneurs.

Ali and Dr. Cohen chat about Daisy Ridley's diagnosis of Graves Disease & what it is, along with thyroid health in general. AI perfume, and why pumpkin seed protein is trending.

This week the Gross Anatomy team chats with Melissa Nguyen, tennis pro hired by MGM Studios to help prepare Zendaya for her leading role in Luca Guadagnino’s movie Challengers.

This week Ali & Dr. Cohen chat about the bacteria in The Seine River in Paris and why some Olympic athletes are drinking coke after swimming in the water

This week the Gross Anatomy team chats about the Olympics – including the the very real physical danger for gymnasts & past and current presidents who fell ill during an election cycle.

This week we chat about celebrity illnesses from Bob Marley to Celine Dion, and speculation about President Biden's health.

Dr. Cohen & Ali chat about the new 30-30-30 trend, Rucking, & 75 Soft and then Dr. Cohen spills the beans on his first mushroom experience!

Liv Bowser shares her journey of founding Liberate Studios, a platform and community focused on building mental fitness and a healthy lifestyle.