Stuart Harman & David Hsu

The Medical Dads Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 194 episodes

A weekly parenting podcast by two Canadian dads who happen to be medical doctors. Dr. Stuart Harman is a Paediatric ER Doc from Ottawa, Ontario and Dr. David Hsu is a Family Physician from Toronto, Ontario. Join them as they discuss medical issues related to parenting and share stories about their own experiences as dads.

Author

Stuart Harman & David Hsu

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.medicaldads.com

Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

Stu in Japan! 17.09.2025

Stu attempts to one-up Dave’s trip to Japan for the first episode of the new season of Medical Dads! Featuring yet another dose of the “flying with children” experience.

Apollo On Call - The PITT part 1 11.06.2025

In this episode of Apollo On Call (another of Dave's podcasts), Stu and Dave discuss the new HBO Max medical drama The PITT . More episodes of Apollo On Call, and other medical humanities content can be found on Medhum.org .

Japan! 02.06.2025

The Medical Dads break down Dave's recent trip to Japan. How does a busy parent navigate a foreign country where everything is clean and affordable and different from here?

The Things Our Parents Nagged Us About 16.04.2025

In this special alternate universe episode of The Medical Dads, we talk about all the things that our parents nagged us about, most of which was wrong (but not always!).

It's Not Like Glee, Is It? 07.04.2025

As Dr. Harman's oldest embarks into the world of high school, the Medical Dads returns after a bit of a hiatus to talk about secondary school education.

Homework 11.02.2025

The Medical Dads discuss the ever bothersome issue of the necessary evil of homework. Sure, every child needs to do some homework eventually, but how much is too much?

Caffeine 08.01.2025

This week, whether coffee, tea, or RC Cola is your caffeine jolt of choice, the Medical Dads have got you covered as they break down all things caffeine related.

We're Back...To School! 24.11.2024

The Medical Dads are back for season 6 and talking back to school and back to podcasting!

Midlife Crises and the Dads Who Have Them 16.10.2024

On the season finale of Medical Dads, Stu and Dave talk about midlife crises-the common tropes, why these tropes exist and why it seems to only affect dads and not moms.

Team Spirit! 26.09.2024

Go Medical Dads! The team convenes to talk about what team spirit means for parents, kids and families.

The Medical Dads Talk About Recognition 18.09.2024

This week, one of the top podcasts in all of Ontario takes the time to break down and understand what it means to be recognized and how recognition can be a powerful parenting tool.

The Medical Dads Book Club 11.09.2024

The Medical Dads Book club reconvenes to talk about what our children are reading these days.

Disappointed in Your Child? 14.08.2024

How to deal with disappointment when it comes to parenting. Do you expect your children not to disappoint you? What happens when they invariably do? All this and more on this week's edition of the Medical Dads!

Grandma Hsu, In Memoriam 25.06.2024

This week, Dave and Stu discuss the recent passing of Dave's grandmother, who was pretty much 100 years old, depending on who you ask, and lived a full life through an epic century of Chinese history.

Braces - Do we really need straight teeth? 03.06.2024

The Medical Dads sit down to talk about braces, orthodontics, and all the very, very expensive things that children's teeth might entail in this day and age.

Happy Mother's Day 2024 12.05.2024

The Medical Dads discuss the biggest holiday of the year! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, and great grandmothers out there!

Evil Fictional Dads 08.05.2024

Why does the sinister, evil dad make for such great drama in books, movies and television? The Medical Dads take a look at some of the most evil fictional dads and try to figure out which evil dad is the worst!

When is a Lie Not Really a Lie 30.04.2024

This week, the Medical Dads spin a tall tale about lying, in what is the most highly anticipated, greatest podcast episode in the history of recorded audio.

Interviews 22.04.2024

This week, the Medical Dads ponder the topic of school and job interviews. What are the typical questions one gets asked? What are the correct response to give for questions that by design have no right answers?

The Medical Dads Fix It! 01.04.2024

This week, the Medical Dads gather to discuss home repair and all the various things that can happen in your household that require repair work when you become a busy dad.

Deadbeat Dads - Who Gets The Championship Belt? 05.02.2024

This week, the Medical Dads take a break from all the usual optimistic chatter and try to determine what type of deadbeat dad is the worst type of dad.

Parachute Kids 28.01.2024

This week, Stu and Dave meet to talk about Parachute Kids. Inspired by the graphic novel, they talk about what happens when a family leaves their children in a different continent to grow up, a common phenomenon amongst Asian immigrant families in the 80s and 90s.

The Medical Dads Holiday Special Edition 17.12.2023

Merry Christmas from the Medical Dads. The dynamic duo convenes for a classic, holiday episode!

Can I Get a Doctor's Note? (Audio Edited!) 12.12.2023

As we get deep into the flu season, Stu and Dave examine the phenomenon of sick leaves, sick notes, and the doctors who write them. What does your doctor really think when you are asking them to write you a sick note for an illness you may or may not actually have? Stick around and find out!

Running With Scissors 14.11.2023

This week, the Medical Dads talk about three medical topics involving scissors, two of which are over-prescribed and one which is a basic human necessity. From tongue tie to circumcision to haircuts, the Medical Dads are back at the cutting edge of parenting talk!

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