Robert Bastian
Laryngologist and researcher who studies voice and swallowing disorders and who identified and treats retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD), appearing as the episode's medical expert.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 40min
Everyone does it. Why can’t I?
Dr. Robert Bastian, a laryngologist who discovered and treats a sphincter disorder that stops burping. Noel King, radio and podcast host who reacts and asks sharp questions. They dig into the anatomy behind the no-burp problem. They discuss Botox as a surprising treatment, how it can act like training wheels, and the puzzling long-term recoveries reported by many patients.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 18min
The curious case of the nonburpers
Robert Bastian, an otolaryngologist who helped define RCPD, explains the baffling condition where people cannot burp. He describes the relevant throat anatomy and how trapped air causes bloating and discomfort. Hear how a targeted Botox injection can temporarily relax the sphincter and let patients relearn burping, often transforming quality of life.
