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Today Asif and Ali discuss the career of Riz Ahmed and his new Prime series ‘Bait’. They start off by discussing Ahmed’s rap career, his early roles, how he broke the colour barrier for South Asian actors, and their favourite Riz Ahmed movies. They then discuss his genre bending new series ‘Bait’.

Then they discuss psychosis (a theme in ‘Bait’). Ali asks Asif about what it is, how commonly it is seen, and what the symptoms are. Asif then describes how psychosis is different from schizophrenia and how it is treated. Then the guys discuss how psychosis can be seen more often in the South Asian Community and in victims of racism.

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Show Notes:
Riz Ahmed Interview: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/945418550
Typecast as a Terrorist: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/15/riz-ahmed-typecast-as-a-terrorist
Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His new show 'Bait' explores that: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-s1-5753772/riz-ahmed-bait-james-bond
Riz MC - Post 9/11 Blues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKTsJpfC0IQ)
Immigrants (we get the job done):: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_35a7sn6ds
‘The dream is to be a standup, but everyone who knows me says: Please don’t’ – Riz Ahmed on chaos, comedy, and defying categorisation: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/21/riz-ahmed-interview-on-chaos-standup-comedy-and-defying-categorisation
‘I Was Told It Was Career Suicide’ – The Oral History of ‘Four Lions’: https://www.vice.com/en/article/four-lions-making-of-oral-history-trivia/
https://www.riztest.com/
Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ Is About James Bond — But Mostly About Shame: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/riz-ahmed-bait-interview-james-bond-1235536324/
GUZ KHAN: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWJS4c_jXrb/
Bait sheds light on British‑Pakistani mental health struggles rarely seen on screen: https://theconversation.com/bait-sheds-light-on-british-pakistani-mental-health-struggles-rarely-seen-on-screen-280102
Psychosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546579/
Ethnic density and first episode psychosis in the British Pakistani population: findings from the East Lancashire Early Intervention Service: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38634312/
Perceptions from the British Pakistani Muslim community towards mental health:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13674676.2023.2215168
Racial discrimination may increase psychosis risk: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/racial-discrimination-may-increase-psychosis-risk

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Today, Asif and Ali discuss the hit TV show ‘The Pitt’. They discuss how it was initially developed as an ‘ER’ follow-up and how it evolved into its final form as a real-time show, with each season taking place over a single ER shift. They then go over the filmmaking style and the phenomenal cast. Finally they discuss their overall thoughts on the show and whether it is an accurate portrayal of the medical world.

Then Ali asks Asif about a major theme of ‘The Pitt’ – PTSD in health care. Asif talks about how common it is and how it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. They discuss the common symptoms, what works and doesn’t work for treatment and how PTSD is related to the larger issue of physician burnout.

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Show Notes:

How ‘The Pitt’ created such an immersive medical drama:https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/the-pitt-immersive-set/
Michael Crichton’s Estate Sends The Pitt to the Courtroom:https://www.vulture.com/article/er-the-pitt-lawsuit-everything-we-know.html
Physician Posttraumatic Stress Disorder During COVID-19A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2821460?utm_source=openevidence&utm_medium=referral
Prevalence of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33690641/
Cognitive Resilience Training to Prevent PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder in Paramedic RecruitsA Randomized Clinical Trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2844814?utm_source=openevidence&utm_medium=referral

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Today, Ali and Asif (after a digression about Ali’s recent trip to Mexico) in Celebration of National Canadian Film on April 15, the guys list their favourite films by Canadian directors (no medical topic today). Listen to hear where they rank movies by Atom Egoyan, Denys Arcand, Denis Villeneuve, Jean-Marc Valle, Kevin Tierney, Celine Song, James Cameron and Ivan Reitman.

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The 50 Greatest Films Directed by Canadians: https://www.cbc.ca/artsprojects/50greatestfilms
The 51 Best Canadian Films of All Time:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/best-canadian-films/atanarjuat-the-fast-runner-2001/

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Today, Ali and Asif discuss the revival of ‘Scrubs’ (do not call it a reboot). The guys discuss their thoughts on the old version of Scrubs, the non-stop comedy, their favourite moments, the amazing finale and the much-maligned season 9 (2:04). The guys then discuss the recent revival and how Zach Braff and Donald Faison’s podcast helped to influence the trajectory of the new season.

Then they discuss the recent social media trend of “Looksmaxxing” (26:21). They discuss what it is, how it is thought to have been formed from incel culture and why young men are so captivated now by this trend. Then Asif gives Ali a quiz on looksmaxxing terms.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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Show Notes:

Goofy, cartoonish, and the most accurate portrayal of the medical profession on TV: https://slate.com/culture/2009/05/the-most-accurate-television-show-about-the-medical-profession-scrubs.html
Scrubbing Back In: https://www.theringer.com/2026/02/25/tv/scrubs-reboot-details-zach-braff-bill-lawrence
Exclusive: Zach Braff and Donald Faison Say J.D. and Turk’s Scrubs Future Isn’t What Anyone Though: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a69976304/scrubs-zach-braff-donald-faison-exclusive-first-look-photos/
‘Scrubs’ Is Back for Redemption, Says Donald Faison: “Season 9 Was Like, ‘What the Heck Were We Doing?'” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/scrubs-revival-donald-faison-season-9-zach-braff-1236513686/#:~:text=Braff%20confirmed%20to%20The%20Hollywood,Scrubs.%E2%80%9D
I Tried "Looksmaxxing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3zehSJgE8Y
From gym to jawline: What looksmaxxing says about modern masculinity: https://theconversation.com/from-gym-to-jawline-what-looksmaxxing-says-about-modern-masculinity-277130
Incels, Looksmaxxing, and the Surgical Design of the ‘Chad’-vertised Body: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1357034X251363787
Inside looksmaxxing, the extreme cosmetic social media trend: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240326-inside-looksmaxxing-the-extreme-cosmetic-social-media-trend
‘Looksmaxxing’ Reveals the Depth of the Crisis Facing Young Men: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/looksmaxxing-clavicular-vanity-trump/685636/
The Captivating Derangement of the Looksmaxxing Movement
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/the-captivating-derangement-of-the-looksmaxxing-movement
CLAVICULAR Talks Female Psychology, Drug Habit, Infamy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rodcdKuwH3o
Sex Bracelets: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/sex-bracelets/

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Today Ali and Asif discuss the career of Timothee Chalamet (2:22). Asif starts off by quizzing Ali about Chalamet’s early life. Then they go over their favourite Timothee Chalamet performances. Finally they discuss the recent controversial remarks that Chalamet made regarding ballet and opera.

Then Ali asks Asif about the dangers of raw milk (32:43). Asif starts off by discussing pasteurization and the history of food preservation. Then Ali goes over the various talking points of raw milk advocates and Asif discusses the science behind these claims (spoiler – drinking raw milk is risky).

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Talks Motherhood, MAHA, And The Raw Milk Revolution: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/gwyneth-paltrow-talks-motherhood-maha-raw-milk-revolution
Fact Checked: The Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk; https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/fact-checked/fact-checked-the-dangers-of-drinking-raw-milk/?srsltid=AfmBOophDasbL1CQaWDqQbmQaEk_mKhlCFfMxXxRf7oNuY42vuYRckUy
Raw Milk Misconceptions and the Danger of Raw Milk Consumption: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/raw-milk-misconceptions-and-danger-raw-milk-consumption?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Ontario farmer guilty of selling raw milk: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-farmer-guilty-of-selling-raw-milk-1.989663
Waterloo farmer fined again for illegal raw milk operation: https://farmersforum.com/waterloo-farmer-fined-again-for-illegal-raw-milk-operation/
Belgrave farmer fined for selling unpasteurized milk and dairy products: https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/belgrave-farmer-fined-for-selling-unpasteurized-milk-and-dairy-products/

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