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I'm a Podstar not a Doctor

I'm a Podstar not a Doctor

By: Shariff K. Bishai & Danny Acevedo
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Real docs. Real talk. Listen, laugh, and accidentally learn some shit.2025 Shariff K. Bishai & Danny Acevedo Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Social Sciences
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  • Snickers and a Coconut Water
    Jul 2 2026

    What happens when two orthopedic surgeons hit record with no agenda? You get an episode that bounces from golf swings to conspiracy theories, tech upgrades, work frustrations, and everything in between.

    This week, we take a break from the operating room to talk about life outside of medicine. From chasing a better golf game and debating the latest gadgets to discussing travel plans, summer schedules, and the constant challenge of finding balance, it’s a conversation that’s equal parts entertaining and relatable.

    Along the way, we dive into some surprisingly passionate discussions about food, nutrition, social media, and whether some of what we’re told about the food industry actually holds up. As always, expect plenty of laughs, a few hot takes, and the kind of off-the-cuff conversations that happen when the microphones stay on.

    Whether you’re here for the orthopedic insights, the golf obsession, or just to hear where the conversation goes next, this episode has a little something for everyone.

    In This Episode
    • Why stepping away from work can be just as productive as grinding through it
    • Golf season, improving your game, and the never-ending pursuit of consistency
    • New tech, gadgets, and the upgrades worth making
    • Travel plans and embracing a more flexible lifestyle
    • Food preferences, nutrition, and some controversial opinions on the food industry
    • Summer schedules and finding balance outside of medicine
    • Spending habits, hobbies, and knowing when experiences are worth the investment
    • Lessons learned from social media and content creation
    • Why the podcast is taking a short break and what’s coming next

    Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who appreciates great conversations, questionable golf swings, and life beyond the OR.

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    16 mins
  • This whole episode is AI...or is it?
    Jun 4 2026
    AI Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here.

    AI is writing, creating, diagnosing, educating, and showing up in places most of us never expected. The question isn’t whether it’s changing healthcare.

    The question is what happens when doctors and algorithms don’t agree.

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ali Giasi to talk about where AI is headed, what’s exciting, what’s terrifying, and why the future of medicine may look very different than most people realize.

    Some of it sounds incredible.

    Some of it sounds like a Black Mirror episode.

    In This Episode
    • Will AI replace physicians or simply make them more effective?
    • How avatars and virtual assistants could transform patient education
    • The growing role of AI in surgical planning and clinical decision-making
    • Why low health literacy may be one of healthcare’s biggest AI opportunities
    • The promise and pitfalls of robotic surgery
    • Who’s responsible when AI gets it wrong?
    • The risks of overreliance on technology and losing critical thinking skills
    • AI manipulation, cybersecurity threats, and unintended consequences
    • What autonomous vehicles can teach us about trusting machines
    • Why physicians should start learning AI now instead of waiting
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    51 mins
  • Are We Peers?
    May 20 2026

    The conversation covers a range of topics including peer reviews, insurance companies, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It also delves into the impact of insurance denials on patient care and the ethical dilemmas faced by doctors. The discussion highlights the frustration and disillusionment experienced by healthcare professionals due to the complexities of the healthcare system. The conversation covers various aspects of the healthcare system, insurance, medical care, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It also delves into personal experiences and humorous anecdotes related to healthcare and life in general.

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    38 mins
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