AI is writing, creating, diagnosing, educating, and showing up in places most of us never expected. The question isn’t whether it’s changing healthcare.

The question is what happens when doctors and algorithms don’t agree.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ali Giasi to talk about where AI is headed, what’s exciting, what’s terrifying, and why the future of medicine may look very different than most people realize.

Some of it sounds incredible.

Some of it sounds like a Black Mirror episode.

• Will AI replace physicians or simply make them more effective?
• How avatars and virtual assistants could transform patient education
• The growing role of AI in surgical planning and clinical decision-making
• Why low health literacy may be one of healthcare’s biggest AI opportunities
• The promise and pitfalls of robotic surgery
• Who’s responsible when AI gets it wrong?
• The risks of overreliance on technology and losing critical thinking skills
• AI manipulation, cybersecurity threats, and unintended consequences
• What autonomous vehicles can teach us about trusting machines
• Why physicians should start learning AI now instead of waiting

The conversation covers a range of topics including peer reviews, insurance companies, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It also delves into the impact of insurance denials on patient care and the ethical dilemmas faced by doctors. The discussion highlights the frustration and disillusionment experienced by healthcare professionals due to the complexities of the healthcare system. The conversation covers various aspects of the healthcare system, insurance, medical care, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It also delves into personal experiences and humorous anecdotes related to healthcare and life in general.

This week we're talking ideal Masters victory dinners, Cuff Daddy leans hard into his latino side, and is this happening...are we pitching the Podstars Netflix sitcom???

This week we're talking to the Surgeon Coach, Mel Thacker, about the impact of overworking, setting well-defined goals, understanding the essential self vs. social self, finding happiness in the second curve of life, the importance of creativity in the second half of life, the pressure of external validation and imposter syndrome, navigating midlife crises, the role of vulnerability and relational competence in medicine, and the impact of fail safes and accountability in medicine.

Oh yeah it's a busy one - and a fun one. Come get some insights!

What does it mean to actually level up in medicine?

In this episode of I’m a Podstar, Not a Doctor, The American Pharaoh and Cuff Daddy sit down with Dr. Nick Pappas to break down #OrthoMaxxing — the art of becoming a better surgeon, building a real presence, and navigating the chaos of modern medicine without losing yourself in the process.

Nick shares how he built a following as a hand surgeon without sacrificing credibility, why most doctors are doing social media wrong, and how to balance education, entertainment, and authenticity in a world driven by algorithms.

We're talking to our old friend Mason - PA announcer for the Detroit Pistons this week! He's celebrating 25 years with the team and we're talking sports, AI, career paths, weird surgery shit, and just having a blast doing it all. The energy and laughs are infectous whenever he's around!

We're talking creative surgeries, our beautiful relationships with our dogs, and American Pharaoh goes deep down the rabbit hole in his own conspiracies this week...

This week we talk to Earl Cooper of East Side Golf about his journey to success. The takeaways include the themes of perseverance and manifesting dreams. Earl Cooper discusses the expansion of his brand, Eastside Golf, and his love for the golf lifestyle. He shares his journey from Atlanta to New York and LA, his experiences playing at exclusive golf clubs, and his pinch-me moments meeting Michael Jordan and achieving significant milestones. Earl also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and building the brand, as well as the expansion of the golf market and hip-hop collaborations. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on success and humility, highlighting the impact of family and legacy.