Doctor Vs Comedian
Is Laughter the best medicine? We attempt to answer this and other pressing questions in Doctor Vs Comedian. Dr Asif Doja is a pediatric neurologist and Ali Hassan is a stand up comedian and actor (CBC‘s Laugh Out Loud, Designated Survivor, Goon) who are each fascinated by what the other one does. ...
Recent Episodes
Jan. 29, 2026
Best of DvsC: Tylenol and Autism
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. After debriefing about the return of Jimmy Kimmel (1:15), in the second emergency podcast in as many weeks, Asif and Ali d...
Jan. 22, 2026
Best of DvsC: Snacks and Ultraprocessed Foods
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today, Asif and Ali discuss ultraprocessed foods (no medical topic today). To start off, Asif quizzes Ali about his favori...
Jan. 16, 2026
Best of DvsC: Interview with Misinformation Expert Tim Caulfield
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today, Ali and Asif interview misinformation expert Timothy Caulfield about his new book, ‘The Certainty Illusion: What Yo...
Jan. 8, 2026
Best of DvsC: Interview with Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Jason Giles
For the next few weeks, the guys will be re-airing some of their favourite episodes from our archives. Today, on a special episode, Asif and Ali interview addiction expert Dr. Jason Giles. For over two decades, Dr. Giles has ...
Dec. 24, 2025
Bonus Episode: Favourite Holiday Movies
NB: We will be off on Dec 26 and Jan 2 and will return with new episodes on Jan 9, 2026. As a special bonus for our loyal listeners, Ali and Asif present a special episode discussing their favourite Christmas/Holiday movies. ...
Dec. 18, 2025
Favourite Entertainment from 2025
NB: We will be off on Dec 26 and Jan 2 and will return with new episodes on Jan 9, 2026. Today, Ali and Asif review their favourite entertainment from 2025. They discuss the best movies, TV shows, movies and books from the ye...
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