The VPZD Show

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Two doctors, one podcast, Alt-Middle as heck. Featuring Dr. Vinay Prasad (host of Plenary Session) and Dr. Zubin Damania (host of The ZDoggMD Show).

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  • Mmsbest
    ZD still love you
    VP no longer alt-middle I tried but I can't anymore
  • jubilee890
    Love this podcast!!
    I hope that you guys do an episode soon! I’ve been watching Dr Prasad YouTube. I would love to hear both of your perspectives! I love this podcast!!
  • TreeHugger717
    What Happened???
    What happened to this show??? It was one of a kind, and absolutely TERRIFIC. I have not been able to find anything quite like it. I understand if you have decided to call it quits on this podcast, but PLEASE COMMUNICATE this to your loyal fans and don’t leave us hanging on and wondering. Is this podcast officially cancelled? And if so, can you make recommendations of anything similar? Thank you!
  • ahhhhfvxfdhb
    5 stars
    Love listening to this podcast. Never a dull moment. Lots of information. Thank you!
  • I<3Sanrio
    Informative and funny!
    I love this podcast. I learn so much and I laugh. The hosts are smart and gutsy. I appreciate their honesty and courage and their willingness to share opinions that don't adhere to the "party line." And I enjoy the fact that they swear.
  • Mlmt45673
    A Cocktail for Your Brain
    Ever want to mix irreverent bro / frat house goofiness with insightful and highly educated takes on science, medicine, and the news? Well, here you go. Thanks to both of you for keeping me sane during COVID (as a SoCal school nurse), and for continuing to deliver with reasoned and thoughtful takes on what’s in the news medicine and science-wise. You’ve given me something to aspire to - you’re thoughtful and evidence-based without being dismissive and elitist. Looking forward to hearing more! (Especially with RFK in the news).
  • TooManySponsors!
    Penis between us
    Great show. Great hosts.
  • M Ostrom
    The world needs more of this
    Excellent nuanced takes as always, thanks for what you guys do.
  • IndiePT
    Thank you!
    This show is not only hilarious and informative, but it makes me feel like I’m not losing my mind. As a progressive, critical thinker living on the East coast, I find myself at odds with all the lefties around me…thank you VPZD for bringing the actual science and making sense! 👏👏👏
  • EJ in Chitown
    Jumped the shark
    These two kept me grounded and sane during the pandemic and I still value the content coming from Sensible Medicine. I’m a longtime VPZD fan but am shaking my head at the last few episodes. The last one was direct from their monthly issue of “Convenient Theories for You”
  • MarySunshine91
    Alt-middle for the win!
    Always appreciate your banter, laughter, intelligence, open-mindedness, and sensibility! Wore my “proudly alt-middle, think for yourself” hoodie while out on errands yesterday, continues to be appropriate ;)
  • Pico-rider
    The best
    Awesome show guys. Keep doing what your doing.
  • Br Ja Li By
    Funny and Thought Provoking
    I love that these two are willing to discuss things a lot of people won’t touch. They seem like free thinkers and are obviously very intelligent. And they are so funny!
  • VSNP123
    The fall of my favorite podcast :(
    I used to LOVE this show and your critical appraisal of difficult situations. Now, you’re radicalized and biased. You both act like you’re not; it’s incredibly patronizing. I used to get so excited to listen to this show BECAUSE it would challenge my perspective and often times, change my opinion. Now its 1.5-2 hours of grown men airing their grievances and gas lighting anyone who disagrees with them. The past 2 episodes have been absolutely wild. It was like listening to the radicalization of VP.
  • Dan but not that one
    Stick to Medicine
    No one wants your political views, which are uninformed and juvenile. Stick to what you know, please.
  • KariAnne1982
    Unhinged
    The latest episode following the election was unhinged, and was not their typical format, what I’ve always enjoyed listened to. They were hopped up, giggling and offensive. I always appreciated their alt middle rhetoric, but that was not this episode, even soliciting bad medical advice. I’m going to take a break from this podcast, after being a devout listener for years.
  • rabid shrew
    Love it!
    Got turned onto VPZD during Covid, and I am over the moon that they are back at it! Love their approach to de-tribalizing medicine and adopting some common sense! VPs in nuanced, well researched takes on various subjects are great and ZD does a great job as the sort of unofficial host of the podcast. This is one of my must listens!!!
  • AGSG514
    Favorite podcast
    Caution: May induce reflection or laughter. This show is a gift, gratitude to you both!
  • Zyrtec10
    Worth a listen
    Speaking the truth to power.
  • Louis spineyetti
    I’m very comfortable with this podcast.
    I’m a truck driver. I’m not on social media. I think for myself, therefore I’m fat (because I’m easy prey for fast food commercials). I really enjoy the show and I really get the two hosts. I even get most of the humor. Except when they dig in with ultra doctor nerd insider humor (which I still love). I love Dr. Z, but don’t fully connect with Dr. Prasad, because I too am ten years older than him, and really got uncomfortable when he couldn’t make the Family Ties reference. I really like their chemistry. I especially like the Dr. with the blind spots book. Going to read this with my Dr. Wife. You need more of him in the future. Keep bangin guys. -Zak
  • pnazzle
    Hilarious
    Love the banter over a wide range of topics Only wish is to have more frequent episodes 🙏🏽. Thanks for the laughs!
  • young dolphh
    These two are the best
    Love VPZD. ZDogg and Vijay are the best. I always laugh, learn, and enjoy the show. Hope they keep doing this for as long as they can.
  • Christian Segall
    I love these two
    Would love a regular podcast where you talk about current events around science, medicine and nutrition!
  • mrseja
    Great show!
    Love these 2 doctors. They are so funny and entertaining, great back and forth. And they are honest and objective in their critiques on all topics.
  • WongML
    Hilarious banter
    Disagree with if you want. But you have to respect their intelligence and wit.
  • Dr. Alissa
    Rational minds
    So I’m a provider in a non-allopathic profession, these Docs are very likely to completely dismiss what I do and who I help. Regardless, I very much look forward to listening to this podcast. Though some of my personal beliefs differ to some degree from theirs, it is SO REFRESHING to hear such credible Docs speaking truthfully about a lot of the crazy that's out there, especially with all things Covid. I really enjoy tuning in to what they have to share and especially love it when VP goes on tangents. 😂 Thanks Docs!
  • Jersey MD
    Awesome podcast
    Thoughtful, rational, these guys are super smart and well researched but also hilarious. I wish more doctors could take this approach to so many nuanced issues.
  • Antidote123456790
    The best podcast
    Smart, insightful, science-based, nuanced, and funny! Love, love love❤️
  • Billjsvfdodhakbsbd
    Like a dinner party
    Listening to you guys is like going to dinner with my favorite physician colleagues. We talk shop, share experiences, our hatred of the EHR, etc. Very cathartic. I love sharing your valuable information and insights with patients too. THANK YOU! I love you both in your individual endeavors as well as this one together.
  • Leahwillia
    Great!
    Love these guys. Light hearted, funny and serious all at the same time.
  • dblack73
    My favorite news podcast.
    These guys are sharp and witty. I'd never expect a couple of brown guys from San Francisco to be telling it like it is, but that's exactly what they do. Keep up the good work.
  • racingintothefuture
    Marty
    Love the show. Love listening to Marty.
  • Bcargo
    Common sense still exists
    And it’s on this podcast! Love listening to these guys talk about common sense approaches to healthcare and medicine. During the pandemic they were a breath of fresh air and calmed some anxieties I had about how to deal with Covid. These two should be running for POTUS/VPOTUS!
  • csn279
    Great information
    Grateful for these viewpoints. Important information delivered with humor.
  • PharmeRB
    Need a Pharmacist
    This is far and away the best medical podcast. Rational, science based, honest discussions about a range of topics. But you've mentioned and talked about pharmacists and pharmacy topics but have never had an actual pharmacist on the show to give that perspective. As a pharmacist myself with over 13 years at CVS, I can say you are often right about many things, but very wrong about others. Pharmacists are the most underrepresented group of healthcare professionals and having your platform to share insight would be amazing.
  • Jennmarie71
    The best podcast
    So grateful for your return! Your discussion about grief and the experience of many with doctors in the hospital prolonging suffering was exactly what we went through with my father. I live with the awful guilt that I allowed my dad to be tortured because I didn’t understand that he was not going to get better no matter what they did. Thank you for talking about these realities so hopefully fewer families have to go through this.
  • Miranda Mangette
    Great show
    So happy VPZD is back ! Always fun and informative to listen to.
  • dylanoquinn25
    BACK
    VPZD is BACK BABY
  • mborlado
    Love these guys!
    These guys are so enjoyable! I’m so glad that you guys did a new show together! I missed you. Z - I’m really sorry to hear about your dad.
  • kathrynR28
    Where did you go?
    Starting to wonder if you guys broke up.
  • kimberlyirvine
    What happened?
    Where is this show? Did you guys break up?
  • Staciecro
    Missing you both!
    Love this show. When are you coming back?
  • Sornry
    Missing this podcast!
    I know you guys are busy professionals, but I miss this show so much!! Hoping everything is okay with both of you and that you’ve just taken a break…
  • Erkdso
    Great show
    Love this show, but are you guys ever coming back?
  • Whittness74
    Best Pod Cast I listen to.
    Where did you go?
  • A. Degner
    Refreshing & Hilarious
    My only complaint is that they don’t produce enough episodes! I need weekly!!
  • yourfriendlymidwife
    Critical race theory
    Z it wouldn’t take a lot of effort to find out what critical race theory is and it’s really important to know. Love your show. Keep learning.
  • RNRAE
    Legit
    This is my favorite podcast!! And the voice VP does for the medical misinformationists out there is THE BEST!
  • PFMorales
    Awesome medical news show!
    Always enjoy new episodes of VPZD. I enjoy their comical banter and sensible approach to medical topics.
  • Maine PT Laura
    They read the research so I don’t have to
    This is my favorite medical podcast, and my go to source for synopsis of the most up to date research. Two people far smarter than I read research so I don’t have to and then explain it to me with their alt-middle nuanced opinions all from the comfort of my car. What's not to like?!? My only complaint, not great for running, needs more swearing for that. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your intelligence and gifts of communication with us!
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