I'm a Podstar not a Doctor

What happens when two orthopedic surgeons hit record with no agenda? You get an episode that bounces from golf swings to conspiracy theories, tech upgrades, work frustrations, and everything in between. This week, we take a break from the operating room to talk about life outside of medicine. From chasing a better golf game and debating the latest gadgets to discussing travel plans, summer schedul...

AI Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here. AI is writing, creating, diagnosing, educating, and showing up in places most of us never expected. The question isn’t whether it’s changing healthcare. The question is what happens when doctors and algorithms don’t agree. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ali Giasi to talk about where AI is headed, what’s exciting, what’s terrifying, and why the future of m...

The conversation covers a range of topics including peer reviews, insurance companies, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It also delves into the impact of insurance denials on patient care and the ethical dilemmas faced by doctors. The discussion highlights the frustration and disillusionment experienced by healthcare professionals due to the complexities of the healthcare syst...

This week we're talking ideal Masters victory dinners, Cuff Daddy leans hard into his latino side, and is this happening...are we pitching the Podstars Netflix sitcom???

This week we're talking to the Surgeon Coach, Mel Thacker, about the impact of overworking, setting well-defined goals, understanding the essential self vs. social self, finding happiness in the second curve of life, the importance of creativity in the second half of life, the pressure of external validation and imposter syndrome, navigating midlife crises, the role of vulnerability and relational...

What does it mean to actually level up in medicine? In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor , The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy sit down with Dr. Nick Pappas to break down #OrthoMaxxing — the art of becoming a better surgeon, building a real presence, and navigating the chaos of modern medicine without losing yourself in the process. Nick shares how he built a following as a hand surgeon...

We're talking to our old friend Mason - PA announcer for the Detroit Pistons this week! He's celebrating 25 years with the team and we're talking sports, AI, career paths, weird surgery shit, and just having a blast doing it all. The energy and laughs are infectous whenever he's around!

We're talking creative surgeries, our beautiful relationships with our dogs, and American Pharaoh goes deep down the rabbit hole in his own conspiracies this week...

This week we talk to Earl Cooper of East Side Golf about his journey to success. The takeaways include the themes of perseverance and manifesting dreams. Earl Cooper discusses the expansion of his brand, Eastside Golf, and his love for the golf lifestyle. He shares his journey from Atlanta to New York and LA, his experiences playing at exclusive golf clubs, and his pinch-me moments meeting Michael...

Medicine loves titles. Chair. President. Fellow. Society this. Board that. But when we asked Dr. Anthony Minniacci—President of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society—what he actually wants his legacy to be, the answer wasn’t what you’d expect. In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, Tony talks candidly about the long game of medicine—from immigrant beginnings to leading one of the most r...

Welcome to 2026. After some time off, family chaos, and whatever that weird stretch between Christmas and New Year’s actually is, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy are back on the mics—catching up, resetting, and getting back into the rhythm of the show. This episode is exactly what it sounds like: Life updates Work updates What the break reminded us about medicine, burnout, and balance Why rout...

The conversation covers a range of topics including casual catch-ups, podcast introductions, banter, discussions about 50 Cent, online beefing, flight mishaps, TV shows, entertainment recommendations, Kamran's return, his book, healthcare optimism, ChatGPT, Diego Pavia's apology, and balancing family and work. The main takeaways include a sense of healthcare optimism and the challenge of balancing...

This week we're talking Kanye antics, gamifying surgery, speaking spanish, AI relatives, and so much more. Buckle up...we're getting weird this week!

What are we most thankful for? There are a lot of candidates but most of all, the Podstars are thankful for...the HATERS.

This week on I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy take a walk down the fairway—and maybe a little down memory lane. Golf has officially taken over their lives, and they’re not even mad about it. From early morning tee times to midlife wardrobe updates, the guys dive into how golf became more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle, a coping mechanism, and occasionally, a for...

Cousin Eddie, a Hot Dog, a Unicorn, and an NFL team doctor walk into a podcast studio... Friend of the show Matt Provencher joins us this week to talk NFL injuries, halloween costumes, and share some laughs!

An impromptu night of recording always brings out the weird conversations...we're having fun and talking life this week. As always, we're fucking around but you'll definitely learn a few things...

This week on I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy are back with a full dose of chaos and questionable life reflections. They’re talking about their new golf obsession, the humbling reality of learning something new, and how a good attitude can sometimes be harder to find than a straight drive down the fairway. From airline horror stories to fast food loyalty, the guys t...

In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy sit down with Dr. Mega Man (AJ Kule Kambere) to talk about the grind, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs on the road to orthopedics. From his roots as a dancer and athlete to navigating medical school, trauma surgery, and the chaos of residency applications, AJ shares the lessons, mentors, and experiences that sha...

What do medical implants and racing cars have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy explore the wild overlap between the operating room and the racetrack. From the evolution of implants to the evolution of engines, they dive into what it takes to keep bodies—and cars—running at peak performance. They share personal sto...

In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy dive into the side of medicine you won’t find in textbooks: how doctors try (and sometimes fail) to take care of themselves while taking care of everyone else. They’re joined by fitness consultant Michael Coval, who breaks down why fiber maxing is trending, how accountability shapes real results, and what it actual...

In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy bring their signature mix of humor, honesty, and chaos. From questionable mustache choices to golf course confessions, the conversation takes some wild swings—literally. The docs vent about the never-ending headache of peer-to-peer reviews, dive into the financial pressures of modern medicine, and debate the import...

What do amino acids, peptides, and Wolverine have in common? Apparently…recovery. This week on I'm a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The Cuff Daddy and The American Pharaoh dive into the science (and sketchiness) of nutrition, healing, and whether the "Wolverine Stack" is fact or fiction. Special guest and top shoulder surgeon Dr. Patrick Denard joins the convo to break down what supplements might actually...

The Cuff Daddy and The American Pharaoh juggle their jam-packed work lives while diving headfirst into the world of AI. From its role in music production and EDM creation to its evolving place in healthcare and branding, they explore what it means to be a doctor in the age of algorithms. Sprinkled with Love Island references, family stories, and surgical side quests, this episode blends real talk,...

Welcome to the first-ever Podstars Rant Session — where the takes are hot, the music is loud, and the tolerance for internet nonsense is dangerously low. This week, Cuff Daddy and The American Pharaoh go off on: The power of a good OR playlist Why medical advice from random people on TikTok should come with a warning label And how social media has become a game of "who can be confidently wrong the...