Gross Anatomy

We talk about the movies, TV and pop culture news that made our best of 2025 list! Plus, we discuss nominations in the new Golden Globe podcast category, and how AI was all the rage and is now being used to create deep fakes of doctors…including Dr. Cohen!And, we end with happy-happy news: Dick Van Dyke turned 100 and shared his secret to longevity. 

We watched Doc, the TV show that begs the question...what happens when a doctor loses eight years of memories? Are they still considered a doctor? Luckily, there are real life answers. Doc is based on the true story of an Italian doctor that suffered from partial retrograde amnesia. We discuss all of this and more!

Royal Pains creator Andrew Lenchewski and actor Mark Feuerstein join the show! We discuss how a TV show about a concierge doctor went from network pitch to a successful eight-year run. And, so much more…including Mark’s role on Sex and the City, his new movie Guns and Moses and utlizing Dr. Cohen as a script consultant.

In our spooky Halloween episode, we debate which medical news story could be turned into the best scary movie. We’ve got stories of twisted intestines, doctors left in remote destinations and so much more!

We watched Fit for TV (The Biggest Loser docuseries) and discussed some of the buzzy issues the series brings up...including caffeine pills, skin tightening, body dysmorphia, Rabdomolisis and making your health a priority.Plus, Dr. Cohen details some of the behind-the-scenes direction he received while featured on the series Take My Tumor — and the reality of what you see on reality TV. 

The Pitt wins best drama at the Emmys, Noah Wyle finally takes home a prize after seven nominations, and Nurse Dana gets a statue too! We discuss all this and other highlights from Emmy night. PLUS, have you seen AKA Charlie Sheen? We have and we have some thoughts on Charlie's 'wild thing' lifestyle and road to recovery.

We are excited to have neurologist Dr. Lisa Cook on the show! We pick her brain about neurological diseases, including explaining things like frontotemporal dementia which Bruce Willis has, normal pressure hydrocephalus which Billy Joel recently cancelled his tour to seek treatment for, and why it’s so rare that Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 29 years-old.

Hey Gross Anatomy listeners, hope you enjoy this condensed "REWIND" interview with Dr. Robert Huizenga, who you might recognize as the medical consultant featured in Netflix's - Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser. We were fortunate to have Dr. Huizenga as one of our early guests and know first-hand how amazing he is! In this episode, he tells us about his journey from sports medicine, to author, to having Matthew Modine play him in Any Given Sunday, and of course...he gives us a little bit on The Biggest Loser.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe AND follow Gross Anatomy Podcast on TikTok and Instagram for more entertaining content. Disclaimer: Gross Anatomy is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

A Grey’s Anatomy star reveals she has Hashimoto’s disease, Dr. Cohen explains what this diagnosis means and how it can be treated. We also discuss Brandon Blackstock and types of Melanoma. Plus, why Emma Stone went bald and cried about it, and why tennis star Monica Seles opened up about her health struggles with Myasthenia Graves. DOUBLE PLUS, we end with our thoughts on the New York Times list of 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century…and which movies should have made the cut.

We speak to actor Mariano González-Guerineau about starring in the Disney+ show O11CE and its upcoming reboot! We also talk to him about growing up in Argentina, moving to Los Angeles, and how playing soccer (fútbol) helped ease the transition into a Beverly Hills high school. Plus, Mariano tells us what it was like working with Dr. Cohen and what he learned about being/playing a doctor.

We discuss Michael Madsen’s recent death and our love for the charismatic actor, who starred in some of our favorite films — Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and The Hateful Eight. We also talk about what it’s like for a doctor to have a celebrity as a patient, and how addiction has devastated other Hollywood stars.

This week we talk about Noah Wyle urging Congress to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act, an ice cream challenge that can only be done along the Appalachian Trail and elective changes to eye color and other cosmetic surgery trends.

Our guest today is a celebrated Peloton instructor and actor, joining us all the way from London, it’s Bradley Rose. We discuss Bradley’s fitness journey, recent biopsy scare, what it’s like to work on a Hallmark holiday set, and becoming a first-time father. Then, we get Bradley to reveal his favorite Peloton playlist!

We discuss surgeons…the bad, the unlicensed and the fictional. Including, a surgeon who performed a splenectomy and removed a patient’s liver —not their spleen! And, a woman who suffered lidocaine toxicity under the care of a "doctor" who wasn't licensed to practice. Then, we take a 'which TV doctor are you?' quiz and discuss our results.

In Dissecting The Pitt Part Two, we examine the last eight episodes of the series. These episodes are full of drama and a little humor, including: A black widow bite, code triage alert, questionable blood bank, solid doctor jokes, and the finale! Plus, Dr. Cohen answers questions about what it’s really like being a surgeon in a bustling hospital.

We deep dive into the first seven episodes of The Pitt, reviewing some of the most memorable scenes from the series. We also discuss the most realistic characters, our favorite moments, and Dr. Cohen gives insight into the medical accuracy of what’s seen on screen.

Trey Holterman, CEO and co-founder of Tennr, the healthcare automation platform, joins the show! Trey tells us what it was like growing up in the Bay Area and why the series Silicon Valley is more of a documentary than a comedy. We also discuss the motivational messages from his mentors, why they decided to base Tennr in New York City and his brief venture as a stand-up comic.

We get into the bankruptcy of 23andMe, what Dr. Cohen was hoping to find out when he submitted his saliva for testing, and what celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and Gwyneth Paltrow were shocked to discover about their ancestry. We also dive into 1923’s Helen Mirren believing she’s related to Harrison Ford, and our feelings watching them share the screen the first time in The Mosquito Coast. Plus, the Oscar nominated movies Dr. Cohen chose to watch on his journey to Tampa for a surgical conference. And, how medical TV shows never come out alone...The Pitt and Pulse are now streaming.

Alan Blumenfeld, celebrated stage and screen actor with a Hollywood career spanning over 40 years, joins us! Alan tells us about his illustrious career, acting in the American Conservatory Theater to guest starring in hit series Heroes and Gilmore Girls. Plus, he answers all of our questions about working on medical shows, ER and Grey’s Anatomy.

We talk about recent celebrity deaths with causes not immediately known, and get into all things autopsy. Then, we discuss cell saver technology, reasons for liver transplants and the invention of the rabies vaccine. Plus, Dr. Cohen, a huge Demi Moore fan, gives his honest review of The Substance!