Best Stuart Harman Podcasts (2025)

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Preteens 57:28

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2h ago57:28

57:28

In this episode, Dave and Stu debate major philosophical questions, such as whether or not it’s possible to separate the art from the artist; what the definition of a preteen is; and whether or not you should be showing your preteen The Cosby Show.

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Stu in Japan! 47:48

7d ago47:48

47:48

Stu attempts to one-up Dave’s trip to Japan for the first episode of the new season of Medical Dads! Featuring yet another dose of the “flying with children” experience.

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Apollo On Call - The PITT part 1 52:34

4M ago52:34

52:34

In this episode of Apollo On Call (another of Dave's podcasts), Stu and Dave discuss the new HBO Max medical drama The PITT. More episodes of Apollo On Call, and other medical humanities content can be found on Medhum.org.

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Japan! 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

The Medical Dads break down Dave's recent trip to Japan. How does a busy parent navigate a foreign country where everything is clean and affordable and different from here?

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The Things Our Parents Nagged Us About 45:53

5M ago45:53

45:53

In this special alternate universe episode of The Medical Dads, we talk about all the things that our parents nagged us about, most of which was wrong (but not always!).

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It's Not Like Glee, Is It? 49:08

6M ago49:08

49:08

As Dr. Harman's oldest embarks into the world of high school, the Medical Dads returns after a bit of a hiatus to talk about secondary school education.

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Homework 42:18

8M ago42:18

42:18

The Medical Dads discuss the ever bothersome issue of the necessary evil of homework. Sure, every child needs to do some homework eventually, but how much is too much?

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Caffeine 49:47

9M ago49:47

49:47

This week, whether coffee, tea, or RC Cola is your caffeine jolt of choice, the Medical Dads have got you covered as they break down all things caffeine related.

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We're Back...To School! 52:12

10M ago52:12

52:12

The Medical Dads are back for season 6 and talking back to school and back to podcasting!

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Midlife Crises and the Dads Who Have Them 51:59

11M ago51:59

51:59

On the season finale of Medical Dads, Stu and Dave talk about midlife crises-the common tropes, why these tropes exist and why it seems to only affect dads and not moms.

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Team Spirit! 54:05

1y ago54:05

54:05

Go Medical Dads! The team convenes to talk about what team spirit means for parents, kids and families.

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The Medical Dads Talk About Recognition 55:54

1y ago55:54

55:54

This week, one of the top podcasts in all of Ontario takes the time to break down and understand what it means to be recognized and how recognition can be a powerful parenting tool.

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The Medical Dads Book Club 59:04

1y ago59:04

59:04

The Medical Dads Book club reconvenes to talk about what our children are reading these days.

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Disappointed in Your Child? 49:50

1y ago49:50

49:50

How to deal with disappointment when it comes to parenting. Do you expect your children not to disappoint you? What happens when they invariably do? All this and more on this week's edition of the Medical Dads!

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Grandma Hsu, In Memoriam 56:31

1+ y ago56:31

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This week, Dave and Stu discuss the recent passing of Dave's grandmother, who was pretty much 100 years old, depending on who you ask, and lived a full life through an epic century of Chinese history.

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Braces - Do we really need straight teeth? 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

47:49

The Medical Dads sit down to talk about braces, orthodontics, and all the very, very expensive things that children's teeth might entail in this day and age.

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Happy Mother's Day 2024 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

The Medical Dads discuss the biggest holiday of the year! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, and great grandmothers out there!

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Evil Fictional Dads 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

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Why does the sinister, evil dad make for such great drama in books, movies and television? The Medical Dads take a look at some of the most evil fictional dads and try to figure out which evil dad is the worst!

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When is a Lie Not Really a Lie 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

52:02

This week, the Medical Dads spin a tall tale about lying, in what is the most highly anticipated, greatest podcast episode in the history of recorded audio.

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Interviews 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

59:51

This week, the Medical Dads ponder the topic of school and job interviews. What are the typical questions one gets asked? What are the correct response to give for questions that by design have no right answers?

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The Medical Dads Fix It! 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

52:03

This week, the Medical Dads gather to discuss home repair and all the various things that can happen in your household that require repair work when you become a busy dad.

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Deadbeat Dads - Who Gets The Championship Belt? 50:58

1+ y ago50:58

50:58

This week, the Medical Dads take a break from all the usual optimistic chatter and try to determine what type of deadbeat dad is the worst type of dad.

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Parachute Kids 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

This week, Stu and Dave meet to talk about Parachute Kids. Inspired by the graphic novel, they talk about what happens when a family leaves their children in a different continent to grow up, a common phenomenon amongst Asian immigrant families in the 80s and 90s.

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The Medical Dads Holiday Special Edition 45:52

2y ago45:52

45:52

Merry Christmas from the Medical Dads. The dynamic duo convenes for a classic, holiday episode!

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Can I Get a Doctor's Note? (Audio Edited!) 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

As we get deep into the flu season, Stu and Dave examine the phenomenon of sick leaves, sick notes, and the doctors who write them. What does your doctor really think when you are asking them to write you a sick note for an illness you may or may not actually have? Stick around and find out!

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Running With Scissors 45:00

2y ago45:00

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This week, the Medical Dads talk about three medical topics involving scissors, two of which are over-prescribed and one which is a basic human necessity. From tongue tie to circumcision to haircuts, the Medical Dads are back at the cutting edge of parenting talk!

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School - What is it Good For? 43:38

2y ago43:38

43:38

As parents settle into the fall routine with their children, the Medical Dads wonder, what is the point of it all?

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Early Retirement 45:12

2y ago45:12

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The Medical Dads reconvene for the season premiere of Season 5! The topic for the discussion: retirement, and more specifically, early retirement. Now squarely in middle age, the Medical Dads ponder the abyss that is early retriement and think about what it might mean for them to hang up their stethoscopes in the near future. Rest assured, they are…

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Children 58:01

2y ago58:01

58:01

By definition, children are what defines a parent. This week, we close out our series on relationships by talking about our relationship with our children, from cradle to adulthood and beyond.

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Spouses 49:57

2y ago49:57

49:57

This week, the Medical Dads get ready to talk maybe the most important relationship for every parent, their relationship to the other parent.

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Friends, What Friends? 49:41

2y ago49:41

49:41

On your deathbed, supposedly you will be thinking about your friends. But how is a busy parent supposed to stay connected to their friends while life is pulling them in every other direction?

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In-Laws - You Gotta Love 'Em 48:10

2y ago48:10

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This week, the Medical Dads take a look at probably one of the most misunderstood and made-fun-of relationships of all: your relationship with your in-laws!

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Parents of Parents 47:24

2y ago47:24

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This week the Medical Dads are talking about parents. Is Chinese filial piety really a thing? Do westerners care about their parents at all? As busy parents ourselves, this week we explore relationships with our own parents as we ease into adulthood and beyond.

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Never Hate Your Enemies... 47:42

2y ago47:42

47:42

This week, the Medical Dads are talking about enemies. We all have them. We all wish we didn't. What do we about them?

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Brothers and Sisters, Why Can't We Just All Get Along? 54:32

2y ago54:32

54:32

This week, the medical dads resume after a brief hiatus to break down one of the key relationships in many people's lives: the sibling relationship.

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The Physician Shortage Part 5 - Solutions 1:08:45

2+ y ago1:08:45

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This week, the Medical Dads finish their dissection of the physician shortage crisis by discussing some potential solutions, both real and imagined!

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The Physician Shortage 4 - Doctor Burnout 1:03:27

2+ y ago1:03:27

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As our discussion of the physician shortage rolls on, we break down the whole concept of doctor burnout. To the Medical Dads, it feels like more doctors are burning out than ever before, but why does it happen and what does it all mean?

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The Physician Shortage Episode 3 - Why Is It Happening? 59:29

2+ y ago59:29

59:29

This week, the Medical Dads continue their look at the physician shortage crisis by looking at some of the causes for why it is happening now. An aging work force, physician burn out, and much more in this week's deep dive on Canada's health crisis.

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The Physician Shortage Episode 2 - What Happens to the Patient? 52:23

2+ y ago52:23

52:23

As we continue our discussion about the physician shortage in Canada, we take a look at what actually happens to patients when there aren't enough doctors around. We examine a compromised health care system, from walk in clinics, to over-worked emergency rooms and the results aren't pretty.

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The Physician Shortage Episode 1 - Where Did All the Doctors Go? 57:27

2+ y ago57:27

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The Medical Dads begin a discussion about the physician shortage crisis in Canada. What is going on and what can be done about it? This week, on the first episode, the Medical Dads lay out the basis of the physician shortage and discuss how it's affecting their work.

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Talking Tests and Exams 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

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This week, Stu and Dave reminisce about their memories of a lifetime of test taking, and wonder if there is a point to all the tests and exams that their children have to go through.

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The Medical Dads Enter Middle Age 46:39

2+ y ago46:39

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This week, its official! The Medical Dads are officially middle aged. Or are they? Depends on who you ask, perhaps1 In any case, Stu and Dave break down some common middle aged dad problems and discuss how to cope with them.

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Side Gigs 42:46

2+ y ago42:46

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In this episode, the Medical Dads talk about side gigs-those jobs on the side that people do to make a little extra money, and how sometimes, side gigs aren't the best way to go if you are looking for car repairs, or regular timely episodes of the Medical Dads!

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Books 2023 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

53:58

Recorded just before Christmas, the Medical Dads talk about what books they and their kids are reading of late.

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The Presence of Christmas Presents on Christmas Present 50:31

3y ago50:31

50:31

Stu and Dave sit down to unwrap the realities of Christmas presents.

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What do you want to be when you grow up? 51:14

3y ago51:14

51:14

The Medical Dads ponder the serious issue of what they should do with their lives when they finally grow up.

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The Scariest Medical Dads Episode 42:31

3y ago42:31

42:31

This week, the Medical Dads sit down to share some scary stores. Like really, really scary stories.

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An Ode to Hockey Dads 51:53

3y ago51:53

51:53

Stu and Dave talk about a particular Canadian institution/caricature: the hockey parent. Stu reflects on his time as a hockey dad, while Dave looks forward to many cold hours standing behind the glass.

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Back to School Season 4 Premiere 49:42

3y ago49:42

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The Medical Dads podcast returns for year 4 with their season premiere, going back to school in a time when Covid has been conquered... sort of. Note: this episode was recorded in September 2022 and was supposed to air then, but somehow didn't upload on time, so get ready for a trip down memory lane... to last month!…

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Anxiety Part II 58:28

3y ago58:28

58:28

This week, Stu and Dave continue their discussion on anxiety with a focus on older children and how to approach these issues as parents,