The House of Pod

A bonus episode with Survivor Super Fan Dr. Jeremy Faust and Shauhin Davari (season 48) spilling the tea on season 50 and how to get on, prepare for and win on the show Survivor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I want to share with you all a new podcast from friends of the show Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr. Alyssa Burgart: The Present Illness. This episode is about the news in Iran and a primer on Iranian culture and food. Take a listen and find The Present Illness anywhere you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when presidential rhetoric becomes clinical reality? Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with ER physician Dr. Jeremy Faust and Survivor's Shaheen Dava to discuss Casey Means' controversial surgeon general nomination, the death of expertise in modern medicine, and Jeremy's new Lancet study showing how Trump's false autism claims immediately reduced Tylenol prescriptions for pregnant patients by 10-16%. The conversation explores why influence often beats evidence, the challenges of scientific communication, and whether maintaining dialogue with those spreading misinformation is worthwhile. Drop Your Bets Survivor Fantasy League: https://dropyourbets.com Shauhin's Communication Training: https://youlouder.org Questions: hopquestions@gmail.com ⭐ Rate & Review on iTunes - helps others discover the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Rebecca Watson (YouTuber, writer, person named for good reasons in the Epstein files ) and Dr. Kirti Patel (OB-GYN, host of The Gynarchy Podcast) to discuss how patriarchy infiltrates women's healthcare. From red pill ideology going mainstream to why women's pain is systematically dismissed, this conversation exposes the misogyny baked into medical systems. Topics covered: • How Rebecca ended up in the Epstein files (twice!) • Red pill ideology: from Reddit fringe to US government • Virginity myths and body count obsession debunked • Why women wait longer for pain treatment in ERs • The shocking lack of pain management for IUDs • Clinical trials that excluded women until the 1990s • The legacy of slave-era medical experimentation Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda and Dr. Arghavan Salles discuss the massive US-Israel military operation in Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They explore what this means for the Iranian people, the complex reactions from both inside Iran and the diaspora, and the uncertain path forward. From misinformation circulating online to the infrastructure of power that remains intact, they offer Iranian perspectives often missing from mainstream coverage—while acknowledging the diversity of opinions within their community. A timely conversation about hope, fear, and what comes next for a people who've lived under 47 years of oppression email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a tragic avalanche in Lake Tahoe killed 9 people and multiple skiers died in the same week, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with two wilderness experts to discuss what went wrong and how to stay safe in the backcountry. Joined by Scott Gaber (lead instructor at Teton Rescue, former Tahoe SAR team leader) and Michael Novak (PA, wilderness medicine instructor, 7-year SAR veteran), they break down: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by prominent Virologist, Dr. Angela Rasmussen and Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera to discuss the MAHA firing of the ACIP, the FDA's blocking of vaccine approvals, and plans to provide Olympic-style coverage of vaccine policy meetings through the Save America Movement (SAM). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Palliative Care Dr. Andrew Johnstone and Integrative Pain Specialist, Dr. Anthony Kaveh to discuss the treatment of pain and how to understand it, we need to think bigger than a scale of 1-10. ANDREW JOHNSTONE ASSERTS THAT HE IS SPEAKING AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN AND HIS OPINIONS DO NOT REPRESENT THOSE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Email with questions, suggestions, etc. at hopquestions@gmail.com And most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by leading experts in colorectal cancer screening Dr. TR Levin and Dr. Aasma Shaukat to discuss the increasing rates of colon cancer in younger people, why this might be happening and the warning signs to look out for. If you would like to donate to the Alex Pretti GoFundMe page, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alex-pretti-is-an-american-hero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Garrison Davis (It Could Happen Here), Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Umang Mehta to discuss "Looksmaxxing," a concerning internet trend that started in intel forums but has since spread amongst young men that focuses of maximizing physical attractiveness through grooming, fitness, fashion, skincare, and sometimes extreme cosmetic procedures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Dr. Cody Cobb and Dr. Lee to discuss the 1998 Stevan Segal movie, The Patriot (not the Mel Gibson flick), in which Segal plays an Immunologist/Rancher/Martial Arts-Expert fighting a deadly virus, a Neo-nazi militia and any sort of logic. You can watch on Amazon Prime or for free on YouTube (or just listen instead). This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.co email me with questions, suggestions, etc. at hopquestions@gmail.com most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this emergency episode, Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi, Chief of Internal Medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital, and Shauhin Davari (Survivor) to discuss the devastating situation unfolding in Iran's hospitals during the January 2025 nationwide protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by author and survivor of sexual assault/sex trafficking, Jenna McKaye and podcast host Zack Van Nus to discuss how sex trafficking actually presents in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by singer/songwriter Joe Sparrow (IG @itsjoesparrow) and Dr. Tyler Black to learn about the mental health therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), how it helps people with PTSD and other disorders and why some prominent psychiatric organizations have yet to fully embrace it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by comedian Liam Nelson to talk about Marfan's Syndrome, living and traveling with a not-so-invisible disability and some of the outrageous things people expect from a 7 foot tall comic. Also joined by the excellent cardiologist Taylor Holve and the inimitable Kieran Hervold. This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.co email me with questions, suggestions, etc. at hopquestions@gmail.com most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh talks to Dr. Craig Spencer about his recent trip to the country's largest anti-vaccine gathering and what he learned about the people there, how to connect with them and what we need to understand about the organized forces against vaccines. This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more about leveraging remote medical assistance for your medical practice at MedGather.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Dr. David Gorski (Science Based Medicine), Dr. Seth Trueger and Edward Nirenberg (and briefly, Comedian Turner Sparks) to discuss the news of the day and all the terrible things happening to our public health systems. You know, for fun. email me at hopquestions@gmail.com if you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-survey most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by author and veteran, Myke Cole as well as Dr. Tyler Black for a candid and vulnerable discussion on PTSD, how it's misrepresented in media, misunderstood by physicians and patients alike and tools to help patients manage it. The instagram post discussed: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfQJItkj7g/?igsh=YjlrZGs2dTF3NGdp email me at hopquestions@gmail.com if you have a moment, please fill out this survey to help me improve the show: http://bit.ly/thehouseofpod-survey most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Virologist, Dr. Angela Rasmussen and Youtuber Cody Johnston (Some More News) to discuss COVID revisionism and how the head in the sand approach to pandemic preparedness of our current administration's health experts, probably isn't rad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson to talk with Surgeon, Dr. Anatole Besman about his time spent volunteering at hospitals across Palestine, crossing literal and figurative borders, what he personally gained from the experience and why more doctors and healthcare professionals should consider volunteering abroad as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.