Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Ryan Marino (Toxicologist/ER Doc) for a special Christmas episode and to discuss the scientific argument for lying to your kids about Santa, the specific health risks of Christmas and to rate each other's Christmas trees.email me at hopquestions@gmail.comrate and review at iTunes! follow me at @kavehmd on BlueSky, where you can upload your Christmas photo and we'll rate it for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Nephrologist Cody Cobb, Pathology resident Lee Richmond and Critical Care Doc Gabriel Bosslet to discuss the rise and fall of the medication Xigris, which was initially hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe sepsis but eventually withdrawn after questions of efficacy, safety and marketing practices by the pharmaceutical company.email with any questions/suggestions/comments/sponsorship offers at hopquestions@gmail.comfollow me at Bluesky @kavehmd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Author/Podcaster Margaret Killjoy to chat with with Trauma Surgeon Simon Fitzgerald and learn about his efforts to help the crumbling healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and how grassroots efforts from doctors across the world are being used to help those in need.Order Margaret's new book, The Sapling Cage wherever you get your books and send any questions/suggestions/comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by GI expert Dr. Colin Howden and Podcaster Katie Goldin (Creature Feature) to discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), its causes, common misconceptions and emerging treatments.Send questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.comfollow us @Kavehmd on BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by acclaimed Virologist Angela Rasmussen, Author Jonathan Howard and comedian/podcaster Turner Sparks to get H5N1 (Bird Flu) updates and discuss what a Trump Administration response to the next potential pandemic could look like.Check out Turner's tour dates at https://www.turnersparks.comemail me at hopquestions@gmail.com follow me on BlueSky @kavehmd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Wei Liu (The Resurrection Men) to discuss the fascinating story of Dr. Norman Lewiston, the renowned Stanford Doctor, known for his pioneering work in Cystic Fibrosis whose story took a surprising turn after his death in 1991, when it was revealed that he had been secretly married to three women simultaneously.contact us with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail.com and please rate and review us iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stressed about the upcoming election and what's to follow? You're not alone. Kaveh is joined by Yogi Stacey Filice, Therapist Elizabeth Hinkle and musician/businessman/politician Sharky Laguana to discuss healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the stress of the upcoming election and what comes next in a productive way.Send all questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.comfollow me and interact online at BlueSky @kavehmd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Toxicologist Josh King, Pathologist Lee Richmond and Nephrologist Cody Cobb (@caulimovirus) to discuss the mysterious, tragic and slightly spooky case of Gloria Ramirez, the young woman admitted to a Riverside hospital in 1994 and whose care lead to multiple illnesses amongst healthcare workers caring for her.Send all questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.comFollow us on social media @thehouseofpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Leyla Shams (Chai and Conversation) and Stanford Palliative Care specialist, Dr. Stephanie Harman to learn more about what Palliative Care is, what it can offer and how to approach difficult conversations.rate and review at iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382?i=1000668161296email with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a Halloween treat, Kaveh is joined by Dr. Jason Rosenbaum and Podcasters Kristi Yamaguccimane and Zack Van Nus to discuss what makes a movie a "Body Horror" movie and what makes them so disturbing. The Fly, Tusk and Rosemary's Baby are discussed amongst others.send any questions/comments/suggestions to hopquestions@gmail.comfollow us @thehouseofpodlastly, rate and review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.