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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32. Seinfeld: The Suicide - "Tums Induced Coma?"
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBJackson, Johnny, and Dr. Greg Winter discuss Seinfeld's "The Suicide," where Jerry dates a coma patient's girlfriend, Elaine fasts for three days, and we learn Kramer's lost his vacuum. The most important question of the episode is, of course, "is this more accurate than The Human Centipede?" A close second this week: "would YOU trust a pregnant and smoking psychic? Our intro this week comes from Lore School: the world's best, most radical, and possibly only "Monster High" podcast. :Lor...
31. Lost: All Cowboys Have Daddy Issues - "Communal stethoscopes kind of weird me out"
February 18, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB"Lost's" Jack Shephard is a neurosurgeon - so why's he fixing a severed hepatic artery? This week Johnny and Dr. Jackson discuss an episode of Lost which really sheds light into Jack's daddy issues, as well as seeing an incredibly successful cardiac thump. Also, Boone's in this one. Remember Boone?
30. Lucy - "My favorite class in med school was brain!"
February 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBAccording to "Lucy," we only use ten percent of our brain. Which is true, in the same way that we only use 33% of a stoplight. This week we're discussing a 2014 Scarlett Johanssen film that is, by our estimation, 10% as medically accurate as "The Human Centipede." FYI, this movie got us pretty riled up, and we do end up using some adult language.
29. Scrubs: My Life in Four Cameras - "Wuhan coronavirus ain't nothin' to fu.."
February 04, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWuhan coranavirus is in the news, and when there's media hysteria, hospitals get overrun. That makes this a good time to FINALLY cover "Scrubs,"where an E. Coli outbreak sends hypochondriacs stampeding into Sacred Heart.
28. Hitch - "ACK!!!! ACCCCK!!!!"
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB"I looked just like Hitch!" That's what allergist Dr. Nisha Shah hears from some new patients - or at least new patients in their 30s - when they describe their first serious allergic reaction. She and frequent guest Dr. Courtney Nicholas join us to discuss a surprisingly accurate scene from 2005's "Hitch."
27. House MD: Safe - "They're probably centrifuging the sperm"
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, Johnny learns it's possible to have a semen allergy. Dr. Jackson Vane and Johnny Kolasinski are joined by Dr. Greg Winter and first-time guest Dr. Nisha Shah to discuss S02E16 of House, MD, "Safe." As a note, we discuss adult reproductive functions in this episode, so it might not be suitable for children or workplace listening. Have a question? Give us a call at 530-DOCTORB or find us on social media @hieverybodymd!
26. Parks and Rec: Flu Season - "The Man Flu. Hebola. Himfluenza."
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBSince the real-world flu season is in full swing, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about the influenza epidemic that hit Pawnee, Indiana in the Parks and Rec episode "Flu Season." How easy would it really be for Leslie Knope to steal other patients' meds and escape the hospital?
25. Knives Out - "Blood Isn't That Flammable"
January 07, 2020 19:03 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBJohnny and Dr. Jackson discuss Knives Out, which is still in theaters. On top of being a great movie, it's incredibly medically accurate! There's spoilers for every twist in the movie, so be forewarned. Also, we couldn't rewatch the important scenes, so Johnny is horrible at remembering the dead guy's name. Harlan Wayans? Harcourt Fenton? Steve Harvey? Want to record an intro for the show? Check out hieverybodymd.com or give us a call at 530-DOCTORB! Join the discussion in /r/screenw...
24. Home Alone - "Brains Shouldn't Bounce"
December 31, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIt's our holiday s**tshow episode! Johnny and Dr. Jackson are joined by Dr. Greg Winter and Dr. Courtney Nicholas to discuss the real-world medical repercussions of the traps young Kevin McAllister sets for two bumbling thieves named Harry and Marv.
23. House MD: Deception - "Yeah, she'd be dead already."
December 25, 2019 01:36 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBHappy holidays! This week we're discussing "Deception," an episode of House MD that is at LEAST as medically accurate as Human Centipede. There's some serious discussion in this episode, like why doctors shy away from using the term "Munchausen Syndrome" in your charts.
22. South Park: Turd Burglars - "Please don't sell your poop on the internet."
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHow medically accurate could South Park's take on fecal transplants be? Actually, Turd Burglars is one of the most accurate pieces we've covered! It turns out D.I.Y. poop transplants are pretty bad for you. Plus, Jackson and Johnny give their turkey basting tips! Questions or suggestions? Visit hieverybodymd.com or give us a call at 530-DOCTORB! Discuss this episode in /r/screenwriting at https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/comments/echwco/discussion_south_parks_turd_burglars_was_120/.
21. The Resident: Pilot - "We Hate Ourselves, We Hate Our Lives, Everything is Awful."
December 03, 2019 20:12 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBSo it's come to this - we're covering a medical show. Johnny and Dr. Jackson Vane sat down to watch the pilot episode of "The Resident," and... it's bad, folks. It's very, very bad. Not only is it inaccurate, it's incredibly cynical. That's dangerous. Have feedback? Contact us through our website, hieverybodymd.com, or give us a call at 530-DOCTORB! The "B" is for "Best fans in America!"
20. The Matrix - "Neo is Basically Veal"
November 27, 2019 08:15 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBHow medically accurate is The Matrix? Not very. How could we make it MORE medically accurate? Two words: Hamster balls. Hosts Johnny Kolasinski and Dr. Jackson Vane are joined by Dr. Greg Winter and Dr. Navpaul Singh to discuss the film that gave us both bullet time and Hugo Weaving. Have a question for Jackson and Johnny? Want to tell us we're wrong? Give us a call at 530-DOCTORB or hit us up on social media @HiEverybodyMD!
19. Star Trek: TNG "Schisms" - "Star Trek is ALWAYS accurate."
November 19, 2019 07:48 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn Star Trek: The Next Generation S06E05, "Schisms," Commander Riker and the Enterprise crew suffer from sleep deprivation. This is something doctors have first-hand experience with. Dr. Jackson, Johnny, and guests Dr. Courtney Nicholas and Dr. Greg Winter discuss the effects of sleep deprivation on the body and on the medical community and attempt to assess the medically accuracy of Star Trek.
18. The Blacklist: Louis T. Steinhil Conclusion - "Give me a knife"
November 12, 2019 19:24 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week we're talking about an episode of TV that's gotten a lot of flack from the medical community. On S07E02 of The Blacklist, there's a chest tube insertion that's depicted rather poorly. Jackson and Johnny thought that'd be the only thing we'd have to talk about from this episode. We were very, very wrong. Watch the scene in question at https://www.facebook.com/charlene.parkclayton/videos/10218820841099771/
17. Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw - "It's All Throat Punches!"
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBJackson and Johnny discuss the medical accuracy of Hobbs and Shaw, the latest entry into the Fast and Furious Cinematic Universe. In the film, an apocalyptic super-virus is eliminated when The Rock helps Jason Statham's sister undergo dialysis using an iPad. We loved this movie. Our intro this week came from Mattie and Austin from "Will This Be on the Test?" Find them at anchor.fm/willthisbeonthetest or twitter.com/onthetestpod.
16. American Horror Story 1984: Bonus Follow-up Episode
November 04, 2019 16:55 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MBThis week's episode of American Horror Story 1984 answered some of our questions from last week, so Jackson and Johnny recorded a quick follow-up.
15. American Horror Story 1984: "Episode 100" - "The execution of the execution was flawed"
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIt's our most topical show yet! We're discussing American Horror Story: 1984's "Episode 100," which first aired October 23, 2019. How medically accurate is the execution? Are the inaccuracies just a red herring? Was there, for once, too MUCH blood? Our intro this week came from Tom Feeney of The Deep Dive Podcast. You can send us an intro too! Visit hieverybody.libsyn.com for details.
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October 25, 2019 18:12Hey folks! We'd love for you to record an intro for an episode of "Hi Everybody! A Bad Medicine Podcast!" The script's below, and you can send your recording to [email protected]. If you want us to shout you out on Twitter or Instagram, please include your handle. If you're a podcaster yourself, feel free to include your show* in the introduction! "Hi everybody! I'm [NAME] from [LOCATION, PODCAST, ETC]. This is a podcast where real medical professionals discuss fake medical em...
14. Saw 2: "You just become very... juicy."
October 22, 2019 08:56 - 1 hour - 50 MB"They don't BLEED from every orifice, they LEAK from every orifice. There's a difference." This week, we're talking about the medical accuracy of 2005's Saw II with guests Dr. Greg Winter and Dr. Courtney Nicholas. How deadly are the traps, really? Could Jigsaw REALLY have taken a beating from Donnie Wahlberg? Is building torture rooms recommended therapy for a terminal cancer diagnosis?
"Flatliners" gets almost everything wrong about doctors
October 16, 2019 19:15A few weeks ago on Reddit, I shared our episode discussing "The Injury" episode of The Office, which manages to gets everything right, from the actual symptoms of a concussion to the mistakes people make when self-treating injuries. This week we talked about the 1990 horror film "Flatliners," which gets almost everything wrong. Last week we talked about "The Human Centipede," which was arguably more medically accurate. I thought this was an episode worth sharing with r/screenwriting becaus...
13. Flatliners: "You can't opt-in to getting murdered"
October 15, 2019 18:15 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat's the most medically accurate way to temporarily murder your friends? This week we're discussing 1990's Flatliners, starring Keifer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, and Billy Baldwin. Somehow, this film manages to be LESS medically accurate than Human Centipede!
12. Human Centipede: "My whole life is poop."
October 08, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHuman Centipede bills itself as 100% accurate, but is it really? Can a movie about sewing people together, face-to-butt, get everything right? We've put together a crack team of physicians - Dr. Jackson and guests Dr. Greg Winter and Dr. Courtney Nicholas - to investigate as part of our #Hortober series.
11. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle: "I didn't get pimped in my med school interviews"
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBJackson and Johnny discuss the medical moments in the 2004 stoner classic Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. In reality, it's very unlikely that your surgeon's brother will perform your operation, even if he is interviewing at prestigious med schools. Towards the end, Johnny learns all about intraosseous infusion, which is like getting an IV except it involves drilling into your bones.
The Office's "The Injury" gets almost all the medical components right
September 30, 2019 19:00Normally, we look at bad depictions of medicine in TV and film, and brainstorm ways to make scenes more medically accurate while keeping the stakes high. I wanted to share our latest episode, discussing The Office S02E12 "The Injury," because it's a great example of a show that did their research and gets most of the medical bits right. There are two medical incidents that drive this episode. The more serious one is Dwight's concussion. Over the course of the episode, his symptoms progress...
10. The Office: The Injury - "Don't photobomb your kid's X-ray!"
September 24, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBPeople put all sorts of things on burns. Butter... mayonnaise... mustard. This week we discuss the medical accuracy of "The Injury," S02E12 of The Office - and for once, we're talking mostly about what a show gets right! This episode does an excellent job depicting the progression of Dwight's concussion, and while Michael does everything wrong in treating his burnt foot, the things he gets wrong are all mistakes Jackson and other doctors see patients making on a regular basis. Link to...
9. Bond: Die Another Day - "He's Getting A DNA-ectomy"
September 17, 2019 07:34 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB"First, we're gonna wipe out your bone marrow and clean out your DNA." Johnny, Dr. Jackson, and guest Dr. Greg Winter discuss the glaring medical inaccuracies of the James Bond film Die Another Day. The biggest issues are related to "DNA replacement therapy, but this movie has everything! Shock paddles! Coma recovery fight scenes! Traumatic brain injury! How is it that this film is less medically accurate than Crank?
8. Seinfeld: The Junior Mint - "Well, You Can't Eat Around a Surgical Mask"
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBJohnny, Dr. Jackson, and guest Dr. Greg Winter discuss the medical accuracy of the Junior Mint episode of Seinfeld and why modern safeguards would prevent it from taking place today. Plus, Greg and Jackson talk about their experiences in the operating room -- which aren't as glamorous as you'd think -- and one unexpected way "E.R." shaped today's doctors. We'd like to apologize to any anesthesiologists in the audience, especially those listening at work. Watch the Seinfeld episode on Ama...
7. Star Trek Voyager: Phage - "ECMO won't be the hot cleanse of the season."
September 03, 2019 11:46 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB"His lungs have been removed." Johnny and Jackson discuss Star Trek: Voyager S01E05: "Phage," wherein Neelix's lungs are removed and he needs holographic replacements. Jackson learns that the Doctor is the hardest working hologram in medicine! Johnny gets grossed out for the first time in the history of this show! Once again, there's not enough blood!
6. Crank: Brought to you by "High-tech sci-fi Chinese synthetic stuff"
August 27, 2019 19:46 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week Dr. Greg Winter joins us to talk about the medicine behind Jason Statham's 2006 action classic "Crank." Is it medically accurate? No. Is it awesome? Absolutely. Surprisingly, it also includes one of the most professional doctoring scenes we've seen so far! Hi Everybody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hieverybodyMD Hi Everybody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiEverybodyMD/
Could Padme really have died of a broken heart? Surprisingly, yes!
August 20, 2019 19:00This week, we looked at the death of Padme and the battle of Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith. It turns out that it is possible to die of a broken heart, but it probably wouldn't look like what we saw on screen. There's a condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "octopus trap heart," which can occur in otherwise healthy people as a reaction to high stress situations like public speaking, getting fired, or losing your husband to the Sith. Stress hormones cause one part of your heart to ...
5. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: "Octupus Trap Heart is My New Country Single!"
August 20, 2019 16:26 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBCould Padme really have died of a broken heart? Surprisingly, yes! This week, Dr. Jackson Vane and Johnny Kolasinski discuss the medical accuracy of two major scenes from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Our key takeaway? The "two scoops" midwife droid is terrifying! The death of Padme on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ohsLZxQYBk8 Obi-wan vs. Anakin on Youtube: https://youtu.be/T5fBywsJMLM Hi Everybody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hieverybodyMD Hi Everybody on Facebook: http...
4. Face Off: "This Would be a Scalpel Procedure"
August 13, 2019 19:15 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDr. Jackson Vane, Johnny Kolasinski, and special guest Dr. Greg Winter discuss medical innovations that led to the 1997 classic Face/Off, starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage as... each other. If you ignore the fact that they get everything wrong, it's incredibly believable! Watch a clip at https://youtu.be/K4insp8jMTo Hi Everybody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hieverybodyMD Hi Everybody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiEverybodyMD/
3. Doctor Strange: When Ghosts Attack Physicians
August 10, 2019 18:27 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBJackson and Johnny discuss the proper procedure for when ghost fights break out in the operating theater. Surprisingly, "electrocute the patient" is not at the top of the list. Watch the clip: https://youtu.be/oh0f7LWcF-o Hi Everybody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hieverybodyMD Hi Everybody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiEverybodyMD/
2. Shooter: Exploding Blood Cells are a Bad Thing
August 10, 2019 18:18 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJohnny and Jackson discuss 2008's Shooter, the downsides of whip-its in a surgical setting, and the benefits of sous-vide cooking Mark Wahlberg. Hi Everybody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hieverybodyMD Hi Everybody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiEverybodyMD/
1. Pulp Fiction: How NOT to Treat an Overdose
August 10, 2019 00:26 - 20 minutes - 20.9 MBIn our inaugural episode, Johnny and Jackson discuss the overdose scene in 1994's Pulp Fiction. For once, Quentin Tarantino made a scene that wasn't bloody enough. Watch the scene on Youtube at https://youtu.be/ZOoJoTAXDPk. Obviously, there's some NSFW language. Hi Everybody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hieverybodyMD Hi Everybody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiEverybodyMD/