Hi Everybody - A Bad Medicine Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsDoctors talk about what Hollywood gets right and wrong about medicine and how the body works. Each week we discuss how a film or episode of television depicts illnesses, injuries, and the lives of medical professionals.
As we wrap up each episode, the film or show being discussed is graded for its medical accuracy in comparison to 2010’s The Human Centipede, which marketed itself as “100% medically accurate.” Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, for example, is considered “140% medically accurate” when compared to The Human Centipede. Luc Besson’s Lucy, meanwhile, was awarded a 10%. Midsommar earned our highest rank yet, at 400% - which means it's roughly four times more medically accurate than The Human Centipede.
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76. Beetlejuice - "The skulls are where the weight is"
November 03, 2022 09:05 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIt's a late addition to Horrtober as we're joined by Dr. Greg Winter to discuss the medical accuracy of "Beetlejuice," from shrunken heads to decomposition to the stages of grief. You can find @hieverybodymd online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by visiting hieverybodymd.com. You can also give us a call at 530-DOCTORB. If you like the show, follow us and write us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you're listening! This podcast is not medical advi...
75. Grey's Anatomy: Thriller - "You're giving someone horrible news in a kitty-cat face"
October 28, 2022 09:05 - 1 hour - 45 MBWhat's scarier than zombies, ghosts, and maggot infestations in your E.R.? Telling two doctors to review "Grey's Anatomy!" This week we're discussing "Thriller," season 10's Halloween episode. Given the show's reputation, Johnny was suprised by the number of good things Dr. Greg and Dr. Jackson had to say. You can find @hieverybodymd online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by visiting hieverybodymd.com. You can also give us a call at 530-DOCTORB. If you like the show, follow us and...
74. Morbius - "I've got a bat tube guy"
October 13, 2022 09:05 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MBWe're sorry. We thought it would be a good idea to watch Morbius, and, as part of Hortober, discuss its medical accuracy. It's never a good idea to watch Morbius. The hand illustration Jackson referenced is here. You can find @hieverybodymd online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by visiting hieverybodymd.com. You can also give us a call at 530-DOCTORB. If you like the show, follow us and write us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you're listeni...
73. Community: Epidemiology - "That Dunning-Kruger Effect"
October 06, 2022 09:05 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWe're kicking off Hortober with "Epidemiolgy," the Halloween episode of Community's second season. Can you catch rabies from an MRE? Can you fight the effects with an air conditioner? The YouTube channels Jackson and Greg mentioned are Steve1989MREInfo and The Hoof GP. Jim Rash won an Oscar for "The Descendants," which he co-wrote. You can find @hieverybodymd online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by visiting hieverybodymd.com. You can also give us a call at 530-DOCTORB. If y...
72. The Adventures of Pete and Pete: Sick Day - "Always have an exit plan"
September 29, 2022 09:05 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSchool is in full swing, so it's a good time to discuss "Sick Day", S02E09 of "The Adventures of Pete and Pete!" We're joined once again by Dr. Greg Winter to discuss the ins and outs of faking sick, foreign objects, and... hot air balloon-related mass casualty events? The episode isn't available on streaming, but savvy searchers can find it on YouTube. You can find @hieverybodymd online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by visiting hieverybodymd.com. You can also give us a call at ...
71. Men in Black - "Where's the pierogi hole?"
September 22, 2022 09:05 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis week, Johnny, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Greg Winter discuss the medical accuracy of 1997's Men in Black. Fun fact - the Men in Black use they/them pronouns! Tune in to hear about the lifespan of Edgar suits, squid baby delivery expectations, neuralyzers vs ECT, and the logistics of eating in a human mech. The episode of Roddenberry's Sci Fi 5 podcast that inspired this episode can be found here. You can find @hieverybodymd online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by visiting hievery...
70. The Venture Bros: Are You There God? It's Me, Dean - "Grow a pair and save a pair"
September 08, 2022 09:05 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week we're covering testicular torsion as we discuss "Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean," S01E09 of The Venture Bros. This episode was specially selected by our guest, Dr. Greg Winter. While this episode discusses a serious medical condition, the nature of the injury might make it not safe for work. A NOT SAFE FOR WORK illustration of "opening the book" can be found here Dr. Greg Winter strongly advises you to check out the following Venture Bros episodes: S01E11 - Tag Sale You...
69. Severance - "Avoidance bad, Severance good"
September 01, 2022 09:05 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBJohnny, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Greg Winter discuss one of our favorite shows of 2022, Apple TV's Severance. Could we really surgically create multiple/disassociated personalities? Would it be healthy? This episode discusses an on-screen suicide attempt. If you're uncomfortable with that conversation, skip ahead from about 32 minutes in to about 44 minutes in. We also discuss the new suicide crisis hotline in the US. Rather than calling 911, the suicide crisis hotline can be reached by di...
68. Major League - "Give me the bat, Marge!"
August 16, 2022 09:05 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWe're talkin' baseball - specifically, the steroid scandal that's all over San Diego news, as well as 1989's "Major League." Johnny, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Greg Winter answer the most pressing question: if the Human Centipede was marketed as 100% medically accurate, how medically accurate does that make Tatis's excuse?
BONUS Episode - Bad Medicine and Super Heroes - Live from Wondercon 2022
July 20, 2022 00:30 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWith San Diego Comic-Con just a few days away, here's a bonus episode - it's our panel from Wondercon 2022! Johnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Drs. Eva Farrelly, Courtney Nicholas, and Greg Winter to talk about what superhero movies and shows get right and wrong about medicines, injuries, and how the body works. Since this was recorded live, the audio is a little rough. The clips we discussed (from Iron Man, The Dark Knight, The Suicide Squad, The Invincibles, and Doctor Strange) are ava...
67. The Simpsons: HOMR - "The ol' Crayola Oblongata"
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson are back to discuss S12E09 of The Simpsons. "HOMR." Will putting crayons up your nose make you stupid? Unlikely. Will removing the crayon make you more intelligent? Less likely. Is Moe performing brain surgery funnier than bringing in Dr. Nick Riviera? Absolutely not. We'll be discussing bad medicine in TV and Film at San Diego Comic-Con this Thursday, July 21, at 8 PM in Room 9. Come join us!
66. Futurama: Parasites Lost - Dr. Zoidberg - A Medical Corporation
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss S0302 "Parasites Lost," where worms make Fry graceful and intelligent. It's an amazing episode, but is it medically accurate? Not technically...
66. Futurama: Parasites Lost - "Dr. Zoidberg - A Medical Corporation"
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss S0302 "Parasites Lost," where worms make Fry graceful and intelligent. It's an amazing episode, but is it medically accurate? Not technically...
65. Sex and the City: And Just Like That - When In Rome - "Time is heart. Time is ball."
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOf course we're going to talk about the Peloton incident! This week Johnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the medical accuracy of "When in Rome," the series premiere of And Just Like That, Sex and the City's sequel series.
64. Pete and Pete: Field of Pete - "A tiny bit of misinformation infects the whole team with nonsense"
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Greg Winter to discuss brain freeze and vaccine misinformation in "Field of Pete," S02E02 of Nickelodeon's "Pete and Pete." This episode was recorded before SDCC 2021 but wasn't able to be released until just after - sorry for any confusion!
63. Scrubs: My Lunch - "It's not first in, first out for organs."
November 25, 2021 19:55 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWe're back, joined by Dr. Greg Winter, to discuss "My Lunch," S05E20 of Scrubs. You know the episode - it's the one where something sad happens and they play that song by The Fray. There's a little bit of catching up and Covid discussion - we dive into the episode around ten minutes in. We'll also be appearing at San Diego Comic-Con: Special Edition on Saturday, November 27 at 3 PM in room 7AB! Join us for the Bad Movie Medicine Holiday Special!
62. Wondercon At Home: Parks and Rec & Bob's Burgers
April 13, 2021 03:35 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBFor our Wondercon at Home panel, Johnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Courtney Nicholas and Dr. Greg Winter to talk about situations seen in "Emergency Response," S05E13 of Parks and Recreation, and "The Kids Run the Restaurant," S03E20 of Bob's Burgers. A transcript of this episode is available at hiveverybodymd.com. You can see the video at https://youtu.be/fZh26vyc2Bk
Transcript: Wondercon At Home - Parks and Rec & Bob's Burgers - Episode 62
April 12, 2021 19:00Wondercon At Home - Parks and Rec & Bob's Burgers - Episode 62 Hi folks! Here's the transcript from our Wondercon at Home panel, where we discuss Parks and Rec's "Emergency Response" and Bob's Burgers' "The Kids Run the Restaurant." Like the podcast, this transcript is not medical advice. If you catch any errors, let us know in the comments! Johnny Kolasinski: 0:13 Hello WonderCon at Home, I’m Johnny Kolasinski. You might remember me from such podcast as Hi Everybody - A Bad...
61. Psych: Feet Don't Kill Me Now - "Everyone should visit the coroner"
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.6 MBDry drowning isn't real. This week we're joined by Dr. Greg Winter to discuss Psych S0502, "Feet Don't Kill Me Now. The episode says dry drowning is real. It's wrong. Dry drowning isn't real.
60. Nip/Tuck: Cara Fitzgerald - "We're ethical. That's why a show about this podcast would be boring."
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss S01E08 of Nip/Tuck, "Cara Fitzgerald." We cover the ethics of doctor/patient confidentiality, the ethics of religious objections to treatment, the ethics of dating your patient... Basically everything these doctors do is unethical, making it good television.
59. Cobra Kai: Aftermath & Nature vs. Nurture - "Try to get that Babinski!"
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the medical accuracy of the first two episodes of Cobra Kai Season Three, talking about spinal cord injuries, blood in your urine, and what happens when a med student misplaces their white coat and badge.
58. Arrested Development: My Mother, The Car - "The gauze is there so we know when they've recovered"
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss "My Mother, the Car," S01E08 of Arrested Development. Michael gets a concussion, Buster jumps through a window, and, as usual, there's not enough blood.
57. The Purge: Everything Is Fine - "Everything was NOT fine"
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Ashely Alker to discuss "Everything Is Fine," S02E02 of The Purge: The Series. Ashely is a medical consultant for film and television - including this very episode! Along with our normal discussion of the medical moments in the show, we chat with Ashely about how a medical consultant fits into the world of production. Find Dr. Ashely Alker on social media at @aalkermd or at www.ashelyalkermd.com
56. Resident Alien: Pilot & Homesick - " This is not medical OR bartending advice
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the first two episodes of Syfy's new series, "Resident Alien," where Alan Tudyk plays an alien playing a human doctor. Johnny loves the show. Jackson doesn't love the medicine. You can watch the first three episodes online at https://www.syfy.com/resident-alien/videos
56. Resident Alien: Pilot & Homesick - " This is not medical OR bartending advice"
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the first two episodes of Syfy's new series, "Resident Alien," where Alan Tudyk plays an alien playing a human doctor. Johnny loves the show. Jackson doesn't love the medicine. You can watch the first three episodes online at https://www.syfy.com/resident-alien/videos
55. The Simpsons: Little Big Mom - "Marvel's What If... Marge was Wolverine"
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week Johnny and Dr. Jackson discuss "Little Big Mom," S11E10 of The Simpsons. It's the "stupid sexy Flanders" episode, but more importantly, it's the one where Bart and Homer think they have leprosy. Did you remember that Homer and Bart thought they had leprosy? Because Johnny didn't!
54. The Office: Stress Relief - "It's a partial eclipse of the heart"
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22.4 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the finer points of life-saving, as depicted in "Stress Release Part 1," S05E14 of The Office. We've also put together a handy playlist of songs you can perform CPR to - it's at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OCYPqGaUYKTIcIqg0uLMp?si=2HJzFzY3R5WjL8w2t5Rhvw.
53. Code Black: We Plug Holes - "There's a spontaneous thoracotomy in Alien"
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe're joined by Drs. Greg Winter and Scott Herskovitz to discuss the second episode of "Code Black." The show did one thing right - it was a great example of the way doctors in teaching hospitals actually have to teach. Having an ER resident perform a laparoscopic surgery unassisted? That's less accurate. Greg recommended a book called "The Knife and Gun Club," which can be found on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3bTLCWE
52. Evil: Room 320 "An evil nurse, but also just a bad nurse." - Updated
January 06, 2021 04:35 - 54 minutes - 38 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Greg Winter to discuss Evil S01E11, "Room 320." This episode features a homicidal nurse - but she's not a great nurse. And it's not a great hospital. And it's not a great murder method. The original file cuts out before the end of the episode - this has been corrected.
51. Happy Endings: Blax, Snake, Home - "The characters recognized there wasn't enough blood"
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBIt's a bite-sized episode to take out 2020! Johnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the first minute of the "Happy Endings" season two premiere, "Blax, Snake, Home." It's got an allergic reaction, a stabbing, AND all the oysters you can shuck - what's not to like?
50. The Bob Newhart Show: Bob's Christmas Tonsillectomy - "Please play 'Hi Bob' responsibly
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.6 MBIn our Christmas Week Hohohocember episode, Johnny and Jackson discuss "Bob Has to Have His Tonsils Out, So He Spends Christmas Eve in the Hospital," a season 4 episode of "The Bob Newhart Show" where Bob has to have his tonsils out, so he spends Christmas Eve in the hospital. Yes, that's the actual title.
49. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - "Kevin's first kill is three minutes in"
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBTwo bumblin' thieves head to New York, where they die brutally at the hands of pre-teen sociopath. Johnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Courtney Nicholas and Dr. Greg Winter to discuss the myriad of injuries and emotional scars inflicted in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
48. Scrubs: My Own Personal Jesus - "Neurologists don't like you punching patients"
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBHappy Hohohocember! This week we're discussing Scrubs S01E11 "My Own Personal Jesus," which does a great job depicting what it's like to work in a hospital around the holidays and what it's like when a patient elopes.
47. The League: The Funeral - "You can't get pregnant from an air raid"
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBDr. Jackson and Johnny discuss Ruxin's stroke in FX's "The League." Is there anything The Shiva CAN'T do?
46. The Simpsons: Homer's Triple Bypass - "Remember your hippopotamus oath!"
November 24, 2020 21:02 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MBSo it's come to this: Johnny, Dr. Jackson, and guest Dr. Greg Winter discuss "Homer's Triple Bypass," featuring one of the best early appearances of our patron saint, Dr. Nick Riviera. In this episode, Dr. Hibbert shocks Homer when he's clearly flatlined. I hope someone got fired for THAT blunder.
45. The Good Doctor: Frontline - "It's Chekhov's ventilator."
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson share their personal experiences dealing with Covid-19 as they discuss "Frontline," the 2-part season premiere of The Good Doctor. Jackson didn't LIKE these episodes of television, but he still gave it high marks for accuracy - although the doctors should have worn their damn masks.
44. Bob's Burgers: Worms of In-Rear-Ment - "The technical term is pruritus ani."
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIt's a topic we've been itching to cover - pinworms! Jackson and Johnny discuss Bob's Burgers S11E02, "Terms of En-Rear-Ment," and Johnny gets seriously skeeved out. The Poop Knife facebook.com/hieverybodyMD | twitter.com/hieverybodyMD | instagram.com/hieverybodyMD
44. Bob's Burgers: Worms of In-Rear-Ment: "The technical term is pruritus ani."
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIt's a topic we've been itching to cover - pinworms! Jackson and Johnny discuss Bob's Burgers S11E02, "Terms of En-Rear-Ment," and Johnny gets seriously skeeved out. The Poop Knife facebook.com/hieverybodyMD | twitter.com/hieverybodyMD | instagram.com/hieverybodyMD
44. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Charlie's Home Alone & The Gang Wins the Big Game - "The Penguin has kidney stones. That's canon."
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBDr. Jackson and Johnny discuss "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" S13E08 and S13E09, wherein the gang helps the Eagles win the Super Bowl... I mean a major sporting event. We all know Charlie should have died years ago, but how medically accurate is his repeatedly surviving a bear trap?
43. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Charlie's Home Alone & The Gang Wins the Big Game - "The Penguin has kidney stones. That's canon."
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBDr. Jackson and Johnny discuss "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" S13E08 and S13E09, wherein the gang helps the Eagles win the Super Bowl... I mean a major sporting event. We all know Charlie should have died years ago, but how medically accurate is his repeatedly surviving a bear trap?
42. Midsommar - "Our unreliable narrator is drugs." - Updated
October 28, 2020 17:58 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIt's a shortened #hortober as we cover Midsommar, 2019's fun-filled romp through the fields of Sweden. This film sets a new record for medical accuracy for the way it handles physical injuries, emotional trauma, and waking up on Ambien. *This episode was previously released Tuesday, 10/26 with some audio issues that have been corrected.
41. A.P. Bio: Mr. Pistachio - "Your enemies are polyps and poo."
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss the medical accuracy of the A.P. Bio season three episode "Mr. Pistachio," where Jack gets a colonoscopy. It does a great job - but it needed more bathroom breaks. Johnny also gets to discuss the accuracy of the show's depiction of Toledo, Ohio.
40. Crank 2 - "It's like Crank 1 but without the heart"
October 13, 2020 16:15 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MBWe're back! Johnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Courtney Nicholas and Dr. Greg Winter to discuss the 2009's "Crank 2." Jason Statham's heart has been removed and he needs to be zapped with electricity every four minutes or else he'll die. It makes complete sense if you've seen Crank 1 - but is it medically accurate?
39. West Wing: In the Shadow of Two Gunmen - "The President Should Be Naked"
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBJohnny is drinking from the keg of glory - finally, a West Wing episode! We're discussing the two part season two premiere, "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen." The episode gains points for the way it handles a high-stakes trauma situation, but loses points thanks to Dr. Abbie Bartlet, whose medical resume would be literally impossible to obtain IRL.
38. Chicago Med: Got a Friend in Me - "What IS a Cow?"
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Scott Herskovitz to discuss our very first episode of "Chicago Med," season five's "Got a Friend in Me." Executive producer Dick Wplf managed to squeeze FIVE cases into a drama-filled forty eight minutes, mostly by cutting extraneous nonsense like medical accuracy and likable characters.
37. The Resident: Whistleblower - "We needed a feel-good episode right now."
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week we're joined by our resident "The Resident" expert, Dr. Courtney Nicholas, to discuss S03E10 of Fox's medical drama. "The Whistleblower" is significantly more medically accurate than Johnny expected - even if doctors usually aren't ceremoniously stripped of their pagers when they're fired. In this episode we talk a bit about issues like teen suicide - if you need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to nami.org for more resources.
36. Bloodsport - "Could a Jean-Claude Van Damme exist in real life?"
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWe're following up "No Holds Barred" with an 80's brawler classic that's actually, you know, good. Unlike Frank Dux, the title of Jean-Claude Van Damme's "Bloodsport" isn't full of lies - this film actually has enough blood! But how medically accurate can a movie based on a "true story" about a made-up street fighting tournament actually be?
35. No Holds Barred - "Randy with his stupid face and paralyzed... badness."
April 09, 2020 19:35 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBIn honor of socially distanced Wrestlemania, we're discussing Hulk Hogan's 1989 masterpiece "No Holds Barred." Is it medically accurate? No. Is it an inspiring tale of one man's triumph against adversity and corruption in the entertainment world? Also no. This film was delicately crafted by Hulk Hogan and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon over the course of a long weekend, and their attention to detail really shines through. Also there's poop jokes.
34. Scrubs: My Cabbage - "It's really hard to get septic shock from Mike & Ikes"
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBRecorded live in isolation, it's our first shelter-in-place episode! This week, Johnny and Dr. Jackson discuss "Scrubs" S05E12 and S05E13, "My Cabbage" and "My Five Stages." Jackson picked these episodes because they make it very clear WHY we're all hanging out at home right now. Hint: it's not because we keep confusing candy for suppositories.
33. Brooklyn 99: 9 Days - "Extreme Testicular Discomfort"
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MBWith the increasing global focus on Covid-19, we're discussing quarantine procedures and preventable outbreaks in a story ripped from the headlines (of 2015). In Brooklyn 99's "9 Days," Captain Raymond Holt and Detective Jake Peralta are quarantined together after contracting mumps from a suspect. Their facial deformities aren't really goiters, but we still call this episode 160-180% medically accurate - a new record!