The House of Pod

Dr. Kaveh Hoda and guest cohost Kieran Hervold welcome investigative journalist Rachel Frazin, author of "Poisoning The Well," to discuss PFAS (forever chemicals) - the toxic compounds found in 97% of Americans' bloodstreams. Rachel reveals shocking details from internal corporate documents showing chemical companies knew about health risks as early as 1965, yet continued production for decades. The conversation explores how companies like DuPont attempted to dodge liability through corporate spinoffs, why these chemicals are so difficult to remove from our environment, and what's currently being done at the governmental level to regulate PFAS exposure. Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.And most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years of listener requests, Dr. Kaveh Hoda finally tackles the topic everyone wants to hear about: poop. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, this episode dives into the science of bowel movements, why fiber is the unsung hero of digestive health, and whether the Squatty Potty lives up to the hype.From the physiology of pooping (featuring the star of the show: the puborectalis muscle) to squatting toilets in China, fiber maxing trends, and why Americans desperately need more vegetables in their diets—this conversation covers it all. Plus: Turner shares bathroom horror stories from his 12 years living in China, and Kaveh explains why he's trying to put himself out of business by getting you to eat more fiber.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.And most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Journalist Melody Screiber and Dr. Terry Simpson to discuss recent reporting on the instability inside America's public health infrastructure. From the chaos surrounding ACIP and vaccines to the political hype behind the medication Leucovorin to how racism is impacting everyone's health in ways you might not have expected.Find me at TikTok @thehouseofpod or email me at hopquestions@gmail.com unless you're really upset about this episode. then maybe wait a couple of days first and then email me.And most importantly: Share with your firiends! Rate and review us at iTunes! Help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Butch Escobar, high-energy comedian who uses humor to talk about tough stuff, and Dr. Chase Anderson, child psychiatrist and writer on depression and healing. They discuss moving past suicidal ideation, defining remission, practical maintenance after crisis, spotting patterns and triggers, using humor and spirituality in recovery, and honoring past selves while choosing different paths forward.

Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician and medical commentator, offers clinical reads on injuries, medevacs, and island health. Shauhin Davari, Survivor Season 48 contestant and fan commentator, shares casting tips, gameplay strategy, cultural insights, and prep advice. They dig into returnee casting, challenge prep, sleep and breathwork, and how social cues shape the game.

Dr. Kaveh Hoda, a physician and longtime podcaster, shares personal perspectives from the Iranian diaspora. The conversation covers Iranian culture and tarof, recent attacks and their health and environmental impacts, diaspora reactions and info blackouts, and Persian food and Nowruz traditions. Short, personal, and wide-ranging.

Shaheen Daivari, Survivor 48 alum and communication coach, and Dr. Jeremy Faust, ER physician and researcher, join to unpack the power of charisma over scientific facts. They discuss how political rhetoric changed acetaminophen prescribing, tactics of vaccine skeptics, the role of media-savvy nominees, and when scientists should engage hostile forums. Fast-paced and provocative conversation on influence, evidence, and communication.

Dr. Kirti Patel, an OB-GYN and educator on women’s health, and Rebecca Watson, skeptic and science communicator, discuss how patriarchy shapes medical care. They trace manosphere influence into policy, debunk virginity and purity myths, and expose chronic dismissal of women’s pain. Conversations cover contraception attacks, research gaps from male-default trials, and unequal outcomes for marginalized women.

Dr. Arghavan Salles, a surgeon who speaks on medical and sociopolitical issues from an Iranian diaspora perspective. They discuss the US-Israel strikes in Iran and Khamenei’s reported death. Conversations cover diaspora reactions, contested narratives about civilian attacks, misinformation risks, regional fallout, succession uncertainty, and the urgent need to center Iranian voices.

Michael Novak, PA and wilderness medicine instructor with SAR and snow survey experience, and Scott Gaber, lead instructor at Teton Rescue and former Tahoe SAR leader, discuss the Lake Tahoe avalanche. They cover decision inertia and group pressure. They explain avalanche mechanics, risky terrain, and essential safety gear. They outline tactics to surface honest risk assessments in high-pressure backcountry situations.