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Cool People Who Did Cool StuffPart Two: Street Medics: The People Who Wash Pepperspray Out of Your EyesMargaret talks to Kaveh Hoda about the decentralized medical infrastructure that keeps protesters safe. Sources: non-public training documents provided by a street medic friendhttps://www.bu.edu/bostonia/fall10/street-medic/street-medic.pdfhttp://web.archive.org/web/20250220125506/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5024403/http://web.archive.org/web/20241028174039/https://massleague.org/CHC/History.phphttps://web.archive.org/web/20250212163349/https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/medical-committee-human-rights/2014-09 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/28/health/h-jack-geiger-dead.html https://medium.com/@Hesperian/care-for-where-there-is-no-justice-the-modern-history-of-street-medics-and-how-they-support-social-a02e940523d4https://www.fifthestate...2025-07-2359 minCool People Who Did Cool StuffPart One: Street Medics: The People Who Wash Pepperspray Out of Your EyesMargaret talks to Kaveh Hoda about the decentralized medical infrastructure that keeps protesters safe. Sources: non-public training documents provided by a street medic friendhttps://www.bu.edu/bostonia/fall10/street-medic/street-medic.pdfhttp://web.archive.org/web/20250220125506/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5024403/http://web.archive.org/web/20241028174039/https://massleague.org/CHC/History.phphttps://web.archive.org/web/20250212163349/https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/medical-committee-human-rights/2014-09 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/28/health/h-jack-geiger-dead.html https://medium.com/@Hesperian/care-for-where-there-is-no-justice-the-modern-history-of-street-medics-and-how-they-support-social-a02e940523d4https://www.fifthestate...2025-07-2156 min
Some More NewsEven More News: Donald Trump Bombs Iran, Demands Nobel Peace PrizeHi. The House of Pod's Kaveh Hoda joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about Trump's decision to bomb Iran, the ceasefire, and his desperate desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize. They also discuss the Supreme Court's ruling that the administration can feel free to rendition people to countries they have never visited. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE...2025-06-2559 min
Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensAre You Ready For The Great Sphincter Showdown? | Dr. Kaveh HodaThis week, I’m solo, but not alone. I’m joined by Dr. Kaveh Hoda, a fellow medical satirist who brings the same energy I try to harness every time I put on a white coat and immediately start roasting the healthcare system. We talk shop about using humor to cope with burnout, the risks and rewards of medical satire, and why sometimes it’s more effective to joke than to rant. And yes, we draft sphincters. Real ones. The best ones. It’s unhinged, unfiltered, and surprisingly educational.
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We break down how...2025-06-241h 07
It Could Happen HereIt Could Happen Here Weekly 185All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. The FDA Wants to Take Away Your Covid Vaccine, ft. Dr. Kaveh Hoda Tiananmen Remastered, Part 1 Tiananmen Remastered, Part 2 Governing Fertility: How Pronatalist Policies Kill Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #19 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links...2025-06-073h 07
Behind the BastardsIt Could Happen Here Weekly 185All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. The FDA Wants to Take Away Your Covid Vaccine, ft. Dr. Kaveh Hoda Tiananmen Remastered, Part 1 Tiananmen Remastered, Part 2 Governing Fertility: How Pronatalist Policies Kill Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #19 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links...2025-06-073h 07It Could Happen HereThe FDA Wants to Take Away Your Covid Vaccine, ft. Dr. Kaveh HodaGarrison talks with Kaveh about the FDA's new covid vaccine recommendation and how vaccine access is under threat. Sources: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsb2506929https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-panel-says-covid-vaccines-can-stay-fall-access-concerns-rcna208492See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0232 min
How I Doctor with Dr. Graham WalkerConfessions from a Mid-Career Physician: Why It’s Okay to Want More Than Medicine with Dr. Kaveh HodaDr. Kaveh Hoda is a practicing gastroenterologist and longtime podcaster. He’s part of a cohort of doctors who trained on paper charts, watched the rise of EHRs, and now find themselves navigating mid-career questions that older generations rarely asked. Questions about purpose, burnout, and identity beyond the white coat.In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker talks with Kaveh about what it means to hit your clinical stride and still feel a pull toward something more. They unpack the hidden costs of professionalism, the subtle slide from skepticism into cynicism, and the permission ev...2025-05-2231 min
Creature FeatureWhat's Up With Skin?Primates have been found to be three times faster than humans at healing, so what's up with that? Plus, there's a mouse out there who can regrow ears and survive 60% of its skin being ripped off—turns out, it's a feature, not a bug! I'm joined by (medical) Dr. Kaveh Hoda to discuss why we're the best (at being the worst) at wound healing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-211h 00
Flavor Balance HEAT! Hot Sauce PodcastEP70: Kaveh Hoda a gasterointerologist and host of The House of Pod (Part 2)Claire and Spike and (standing in for Zac) guest host Scott from Lucky Dog Hot Sauce helped a little bit too, we chat with Kaveh Hoda a gastroenterologist from THE HOUSE OF POD
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2025-04-2540 minFlavor Balance HEAT! Hot Sauce PodcastEP69: Kaveh Hoda a gasterointerologist and host of The House of Pod (Part 1)Claire and Spike and (standing in for Zac) guest host Scott from Lucky Dog Hot Sauce, chat with Kaveh Hoda a gastroenterologist from THE HOUSE OF POD
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2025-04-1855 minKnock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensThe Poop Question GI Doctors Are Tired of Hearing with Dr. Kaveh HodaIn this episode we welcome back Dr. Kaveh Hoda—gastroenterologist, musician, podcaster, and accidental poop ambassador. We discuss what life is really like as a GI doc (spoiler: it’s not all about poop), how Match Day can go terribly wrong—or surprisingly right—and why some residents get influenced by... ultimate frisbee.Kaveh also opens up about his path into medicine, his Persian music background, and his worst interview story (hint: it involves casual racism and a dental drill). But it wouldn’t be a Glaucomflecken episode without a little absurdity—like when we brainstor...2025-04-151h 10Creature FeatureGila Monster Heal ThyselfToday on the show, animals in medicine! This time we're not talking about mice, but the way amazing animal adaptations have inspired or directly contributed to medicine. From gila monster venom to the absurdity of giraffes, animals have a lot to teach us about medical science. I'm joined by real life gastroenterologist, and host of the medical podcast House of Pod, Kaveh Hoda!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-051h 29It Could Happen HereThe USA's Impending Telemedicine CliffJames is joined by Venktesh Ramnath and Kaveh Hoda to discuss the potential for an end to Medicare funding for Telemedicine and challenges for healthcare under Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-0538 minIt Could Happen HereHow Trump is Killing Science (And You)Mia talks with doctors Arghavan Salles and Kaveh Hoda about how Trump's illegal disruptions of federal funding is putting everything from vaccine development to trans healthcare at risk. Call your Congressperson: https://arghavan.substack.com/p/we-cannot-let-the-trump-administrationTik Tok: arghavansallesmdphdInstagram: arghavansallesmdBluesky: arghavansallesmdTwitter: arghavan_salleshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-0551 minSome More NewsEven More News: Los Angeles Fires, The Misinformation Ecosystem, and a Free Medical ConsultationHi. On the first Even More News of 2025, Kaveh Hoda from "The House of Pod" is back to talk about the devastating fires threatening Los Angeles and how Mark Zuckerberg's decision to eliminate fact-checking on Meta will make our information environment even worse. Plus, we ask him a bunch of health questions since he's a doctor and it's easier than making an actual appointment.
If you're able, here's where you can donate to support wildfire relief in Los Angeles:
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Behind the BastardsPart One: The Vioxx Scandal: How Big Pharma Killed More Americans Than VietnamRobert sits down with Dr. Kaveh Hoda to talk about Vioxx, a pain medication released by pharmaceutical giant Merck even though they knew it caused fatal heart attacks. (2 Part Series)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1057 min
Physician CentsTackling Questions New Physicians Ask with Dr. Kaveh HodaMost physicians aren’t planning ahead for their finances during their training and residency—they’re surviving. Many assume that once they’re a full-fledged doctor, any financial issues will be resolved. You may be thinking about marriage, kids, or buying a home. But financial decisions aren’t typically top-of-mind. So in this episode of Physician Cents, we’ll cover some of the basic things newly minted physicians need to think about with special guest Dr. Kaveh Hoda. Looking for help with Disability Insurance, Physician Banking, Student Loan Refinancing, Physician Mortgages, Contract Reviews, and more? Check out our "...2024-11-0138 min
500 Open TabsTalking Heads, Robert Liston, and Battle of Santa Monica BayThis week we are joined by special guests Kaveh Rastegar and Kaveh Hoda as we learn about the contributions of Chris Frantz to the Talking Heads, an infamous surgery that killed 3 people, and how Santa Monica was once a standoff point between the mob and a future Supreme Court justice. A listener email explains the explosive properties of Chlorine tri-fluoride.Episode Tabs:Talking Heads’ Original Lineup on Stop Making Sense, Their Early Days, and the Futurehttps://pitchfork.com/features/interview/talking-heads-reunion-2023-stop-making-sense/The fastest knife in the Wes...2024-10-231h 48
The House of PodEpisode 240 - The Mediterranean DietDr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by Weight Loss Surgeon Dr. Terry Simpson, Nutrition Scientist Kevin Klatt and Comedian Turner Sparks to chat about the benefits and drawbacks of The Mediterranean Diet and the dangers of splenectomies in Florida.email with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-091h 13
MeminglessThe DEMON CORE - (with Dr. Kaveh Hoda)We are joined by the wonderful Dr. Kaveh Hoda for a dive into a pretty fascinating piece of our world's deadly history, that a potentially unrecognizable meme has taught us about.2024-08-1049 minSome More NewsEven More News: Donald Trump Is Still Quite RacistHi. The House of Pod host Kaveh Hoda is back to chat with Katy and Cody about Donald Trump's comments to the National Association of Black Journalists, J.D. Vance's birthday, and conservative attacks on an Algerian boxer at the Olympics.
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The Daily ZeitgeistThe Golden Age of Medical Grifts (with Dr. Kaveh Hoda) 07.16.24In episode 1708, Jack and Miles are joined by host of The House of Pod, Dr. Kaveh Hoda, to discuss… Developing Literacy In The Age of Medical Grifting, Are Health Supplements BS? Why Is Our Current Information Ecosystem So Bad? And more! LISTEN: Sun & Moon by BALTHVSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-161h 03Cool People Who Did Cool StuffPart Two: George Orwell and the War for Common DecencyMargaret finishes talking with Kaveh Hoda about her problematic fave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-261h 07Cool People Who Did Cool StuffPart One: George Orwell and the War for Common DecencyMargaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about her problematic fave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2456 minCreature FeatureOrangutan, Heal ThyselfThese animals have figured out how to treat their own ailments with the medicine available to them in their habitats. Plus, what can we learn from animals about human medicine? Discover this and more as we answer the age old question, does swallowing a rough leaf a day keep Doctor Zaius away? Guest: Dr. Kaveh Hoda Source for last week's mystery animal sound: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/v_rSygXA1lwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-221h 10Behind the BastardsPart Two: The Bastards of Forensic ScienceRobert is joined again by Dr. Kaveh Hoda to continue to discuss why Forensic Science really doesn't work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-251h 23Behind the BastardsPart One: The Bastards of Forensic ScienceForensic Science is supposed to provide perfect certainty in the most serious criminal cases. What if it's all a bunch of bullshit? Robert sits down with Dr. Kaveh Hoda to talk about all the myriad cons in forensic "science.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-231h 13Behind the BastardsPart One: The Fake Doctors Who Gave Everyone Alzheimer'sRobert sits down with Dr. Kaveh Hoda to tell several hilarious fake doctor stories that wind up exposing the dark heart of the health insurance industry. (2 Part Series)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-261h 11Some More NewsEven More News: Acorn Is The New FentanylHi. On today's episode, The House of Pod host Kaveh Hoda joins Katy and Cody to discuss the shooting at the Chiefs' victory parade, acorn cops, the impending siege of Rafah, the return of Jon Stewart angering Democrats, and why we're seeing an increase in cancer rates among people under 50.
Note: There was a dog barking outside Jonathan's window during the entire recording! Jonathan did not get a dog.
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Subscribe to the Ev...2024-02-161h 02Cool People Who Did Cool StuffPart Two: Freedom House: The World’s First Paramedics Were Black Men from PittsburghIn part two of this week's series, Margaret continues her conversation with Kaveh Hoda about the down-and-out Black men who created the world's first modern paramedic service, way more recently than you'd imagine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-1056 minCool People Who Did Cool StuffPart One: Freedom House: The World’s First Paramedics Were Black Men from PittsburghMargaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about the down-and-out Black men who created the world's first modern paramedic service, way more recently than you'd imagineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-0859 minIt Could Happen HereInfectious Disease Risk in PalestineJames and Shereen are joined by Saskia Popescu and Kaveh Hoda to discuss the huge risk of an infectious disease outbreak in Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-0445 min
Grinding to a Halt1: Dr. Kaveh Hoda, MDThis week I am joined by Dr. Kaveh Hoda MD, Kaveh is a GI doctor by day and a podcaster by night. He hosts The House of Pod, a Humor-adjacent medical podcast that is Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine. (His joke, not mine)
We get into it in this episode, we discuss finding creative outlets when your job does not fulfill those needs, we talk about burnout and depression, and Kaveh also tells me about the weirdest medical condition I have ever heard of.
You can follow Kaveh @theh...2023-12-121h 00
The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 41: Sitting is Bad, Busting Cat Myths and The Liver with Dr. Kaveh HodaSend us a textReady to challenge what you think you know about cats? Or perhaps you're intrigued by the alarming effects of a sedentary lifestyle on the heart? Set aside the remote, stand up, and join us for a deep dive into these and more fascinating topics in this episode of the Science Podcast. We're busting popular myths about our feline friends and revealing how they're more social than you might believe. We're also unveiling findings of recent research that underscores the importance of movement for heart health...2023-12-011h 17It Could Happen HereMedication Abortions and the People Trying to Ban ThemJames talks to to Kaveh Hoda about medication abortions and the recent attempts to ban them in the USA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-05-0139 minBehind the BastardsThe Primal Diet ConRobert is joined by Dr. Kaveh Hoda to discuss the Primal Diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-0659 minBehind the BastardsThe Liver King (A Live Show)Robert and Dr. Kaveh Hoda perform live at SF Sketchfest. Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Liver King and a significant number of things you did not want to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-041h 29
Man UpEp 45 - Shit Talk (Talking Gastrointestinal "GI" Issues)Are you curious about what your 'number twos' say about your health? Then you won't want to miss this episode! We're thrilled to have Dr. Kaveh Hoda, a renowned GI doctor, hepatologist and host of The House of Pod: A Medical Podcast.
Join us as he shares his knowledge on everything from poop consistency to color. So grab your headphones and get ready for a fascinating discussion that could help improve your overall well-being! Tune in now for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Youtube!
#podcast #menshealth #guthealth #digestivehealth #nutritiontips #poopconsistency #healthyeating #ibsrelief #fiberrich...2023-03-271h 05Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensTalking Poop with Gastroenterologist Dr. Kaveh HodaGastroenterologist Dr. Kaveh Hoda, chats with the Glaucomfleckens about bedside manner, performing surgeries, and of course, poop!—Want more Dr. Kaveh Hoda?Twitter: @thehouseofpodFacebook: @thehouseofpodThe House of Pod: A Medical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod-a-medical-podcast/id1225096382?fbclid=IwAR1Z6p5d0r4WgMqIlQJqJ7C6gmanvSL-DQOjMgkY1EPdLgdsOKGPNIATExg—We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.comCan’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreo...2023-03-211h 12
Some More NewsThey Broke Into Trump's Safe!, The Semi-Good-News Bill, and EVEN MORE Conservative Dating AppsHi. Kaveh Hoda from @TheHouseofPod joins Katy and Cody this week to talk about the FBI search of Trump's Florida pleasure palace, the good and the bad of the "Inflation Reduction Act," and why conservatives now believe it is okay to only date within their political orbit...contrary to all that stuff they used to say.Note: We finished recording this about an hour before news broke that the FBI was searching for documents related to nuclear weapons at Mar-a-Lago. So...that's why we don't talk about that!
Get your BETTER THINGS ARE NECESSARY AND POSSIBLE merch here: https://www...2022-08-121h 05Behind the BastardsPart Two: The Father of GynecologyRobert is joined again by Dr. Kaveh Hoda to continue to discuss the history of gynecology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-1457 minBehind the BastardsPart One: The Father of GynecologyRobert is joined by Dr. Kaveh Hoda to discuss the history of gynecology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-121h 02
Girls on BoysGirls on Boys
Rebecca Watson and Dr. Kaveh Hoda summarize the first two seasons of Amazon Prime’s The Boys to kick off a new podcast series recapping the critically acclaimed superhero satire.
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Body Stuff with Dr. Jen GunterDo you need to do a detox?Put down the cayenne-lemon water, and step away from the “diet” teas, says Dr. Jen Gunter. She’s joined by a hepatologist who explains why these cleanses and “natural” detoxes can do more harm to your body (and bank account) than good, and shares what you can do to keep your body’s natural detox system running smoothly. Thanks to Dr. Kaveh Hoda and Dr. Alan Levinovitz for sharing their insights on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0732 min
Worst Year EverVaccines Are DopeDiscussing Covid vaccines and herd immunity with Dr. Kaveh Hoda. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-0649 min