The House of Pod

Kaveh is joined by Jason Rosenbaum and journalist James Stout to discuss the stretch of treacherous jungle called the Durien Gap between Panama and Colombia and how it's become a dangerous focal point of migration and what thousands of families endure in crossing it every year. Rate and review us at iTunes and tell all your friends about how cool we are! We get all our new listeners from word of m...

Kaveh talks to Pediatric Infectious Disease Doctor, Adam Ratner and Zack Van Nus (Grinding to a Halt) about the history of measles, why we can't seem to eradicate it and why it serves as a bellwether for our infectious disease responses to come. But you know, with jokes. Read Adam's awesome book. Booster Shots:The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children’s Health. https://www...

Kaveh is joined by Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) and Dr. Jason Rosenbaum to chat with a recently fired CDC infectious disease technical lead (Dr. Neuro) about the recent mass firings at the CDC and what they can mean for the future of infectious disease in the US. Also, discussion of the proposed new head of the CDC, RFK Jr's latest article on Fox News on Measles and more! Rate and review...

Kaveh is joined by Psychiatrist Tyler Black and bandmate Joe Giuffrida to discuss the symptoms of his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), how it has affected his social and professional life and the ways he succesfully manages and treats it. Rate and review us at iTunes and tell all your friends about how cool we are! We get all our new listeners from word of mouth and we appreciate you all sprea...

Kaveh is joined again by virologist Angie Rasmussen and ER doctor Craig Spencer to discuss Measles, Polio and the changes to food safety monitoring and what it might mean for your family. Part 2/2. Help grow our show by rating and review HOP at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 email us with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast....

Special Monday release. Kaveh is joined by Virologist Dr. Angie Rasmussen and ER doctor/Ebola survivor Dr. Craig Spencer to discuss the latest on Ebola in Uganda, Measles in America and the bird flu possibly EVERYWHERE. Part 1/2. *ADULT LANGUAGE ADVISORY* RATE AND REVIW US AT ITUNES! EMAIL AT HOPQUESTIONS@GMAIL.COM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Stanford GI expert Dr. Linda Nguyen and Comic Artist Hannah Hillam to discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it's causes, the stigma around it and how to manage it. Rate and review us at iTunes and tell all your friends about how cool we are! We get all our new listeners from word of mouth and we appreciate you all spreading the word! email us at hopquestions@gmail.com and foll...

Kaveh is joined by Toxicologist Josh King, Pathology Resident Lee Richman and Nephrologist Cody Cobb to discuss the twisted case of Dr Michael Swango, the US doctor who went on a long, poisonous rampage both in the US and abroad. Help grow our show by rating and review HOP at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 email us with questions/comments/suggestions at hopques...

Kaveh is joined by ER doc/Public Health Expert, Dr. Jeremy Faust and Prop, host of Hood Politics, to discuss the current administration's large scale attack on America's public health infrastructure and who will end up suffering the most (spoiler: it's ALL of us). listen to Hood Politics https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hood-politics-with-prop/id1493858530 read Jeremy's substack https://subst...

Kaveh is joined by hilarious comedian Jonny Taylor and internationally acclaimed GI expert, Dr. Neil Stollman for a deep dive on the incredibly common but often overlooked issue affecting SO many American guts: Diverticular Disease. Tune in to learn about the causes of this widespread condition, the complications you should know about and how to steer clear of them as well as explore effective tre...

Kaveh is joined by Pulmonary Doctor and Air Quality expert Dr. Erika Moseson, Sustainability Leader Daniel Hamilton and Podcaster/illustrator/Guy with great first name, Kaveh Taherian to discuss the impact on our health from ozone pollution and the increasing frequency of fires due to global climate change and what we can do about it personally to stay safe and create climate friendly cities. rate...

Kaveh is joined by Immunologist Andrea Love and esthetician Naomi Laguana to investigate some of the recent wellness influencer claims that are popular on instagram, including: Seed Oils, BPAs, rectal ozone and more! We also discuss the recent Joe Rogan podcast with Mel Gibson and parse out their arguments for the use of ivermectin and Fenbendazole. follow us @kavehmd at Bluesky and email us at ho...

Kaveh is joined by musician Brian Rosenworcel (Guster) and Primary Care Doc, Bobby Davari to talk about prediabetes, how it's diagnosed, what it means and how much you should worry about it. remember to rate and review us at iTunes, tell all your friends and listen to each episode approximately 20 times. email: hopquestions@gmail.com follow us at bluesy @kavehmd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Just in time for Christmas, here's a special episode to inform you of the basics of the latest internet scams that prey on people's desire to connect with others - Romance Baiting or Pig Butchering. Take a listen to help keep your loved ones informed on how to spot a scam. With Dr. Wei Liu and Marc Gasway. find Marc's music at marcgasway.com or anywhere you find music. Find Kaveh on Bluesky @kaveh...

Kaveh is joined by Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) and ER doctor Seth Trueger to discuss the recent case of a beloved and popular Oncologist in Helena Montana, who has been accused of exposing patients to unnecessary treatments for profit. Email with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Ryan Marino (Toxicologist/ER Doc) for a special Christmas episode and to discuss the scientific argument for lying to your kids about Santa, the specific health risks of Christmas and to rate each other's Christmas trees. email me at hopquestions@gmail.com rate and review at iTunes! follow me at @kavehmd on BlueSky, where you can upload your Ch...

Kaveh is joined by Nephrologist Cody Cobb, Pathology resident Lee Richmond and Critical Care Doc Gabriel Bosslet to discuss the rise and fall of the medication Xigris, which was initially hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe sepsis but eventually withdrawn after questions of efficacy, safety and marketing practices by the pharmaceutical company. email with any questions/suggestions/commen...

Kaveh is joined by Author/Podcaster Margaret Killjoy to chat with with Trauma Surgeon Simon Fitzgerald and learn about his efforts to help the crumbling healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and how grassroots efforts from doctors across the world are being used to help those in need. Order Margaret's new book, The Sapling Cage wherever you get your books and send any questions/suggestions/comments to...

Kaveh is joined by GI expert Dr. Colin Howden and Podcaster Katie Goldin (Creature Feature) to discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), its causes, common misconceptions and emerging treatments. Send questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.com follow us @Kavehmd on BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by acclaimed Virologist Angela Rasmussen, Author Jonathan Howard and comedian/podcaster Turner Sparks to get H5N1 (Bird Flu) updates and discuss what a Trump Administration response to the next potential pandemic could look like. Check out Turner's tour dates at https://www.turnersparks.com email me at hopquestions@gmail.com follow me on BlueSky @kavehmd Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Wei Liu (The Resurrection Men) to discuss the fascinating story of Dr. Norman Lewiston, the renowned Stanford Doctor, known for his pioneering work in Cystic Fibrosis whose story took a surprising turn after his death in 1991, when it was revealed that he had been secretly married to three women simultaneously. contact us with questions/comment...

Kaveh is joined by Toxicologist Josh King, Pathologist Lee Richmond and Nephrologist Cody Cobb (@caulimovirus) to discuss the mysterious, tragic and slightly spooky case of Gloria Ramirez, the young woman admitted to a Riverside hospital in 1994 and whose care lead to multiple illnesses amongst healthcare workers caring for her. Send all questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.com Fol...

Kaveh is joined by Leyla Shams (Chai and Conversation) and Stanford Palliative Care specialist, Dr. Stephanie Harman to learn more about what Palliative Care is, what it can offer and how to approach difficult conversations. rate and review at iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382?i=1000668161296 email with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail....

As a Halloween treat, Kaveh is joined by Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and Podcasters Kristi Yamaguccimane and Zack Van Nus to discuss what makes a movie a "Body Horror" movie and what makes them so disturbing. The Fly, Tusk and Rosemary's Baby are discussed amongst others. send any questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.com follow us @thehouseofpod lastly, rate and review at iTunes! Hosted on...

Kaveh is joined by Podcaster Dave Anthony (The Dollop) and Surgeon Eric Pauli (Penn State) to discuss the recent case of the patient in Florida whose Liver was mistaken for a SPLEEN and fatally, removed. The Emergency Suspension order of Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky's license is reviewed and the case is explored for any teaching points. please rate and review at iTunes and leave any messages/questions/su...