Best Stuart Harman Podcasts (2026)

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How do you enjoy Christmas when the world is ending? 47:19

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1d ago47:19

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In this episode, the Medical Dads get into present ideas, including expired food and stories about patients who give you literal trash from a garbage bin. Dr. Hsu’s pessimism about the state of the world clashes with Dr. Harmon’s relative optimism, and they discuss the age-old question: What is the meaning of Christmas? Check out Dave’s Substack fo…

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Should you get a pet for your children? 57:01

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Classroom gerbils, goldfish, and cats and dogs. In this episode, Dr. Hsu and Dr. Harmon discuss the effects of pets on patients, their children, and their relationships. Both relate their personal journeys to pet-unfriendly people to pet owners and lovers. As is almost tradition, this episode includes discussion and reference to the Bill Cosby Show…

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Talking to your kids about sexual assault 46:30

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Dr. Hsu’s hectic week got even crazier place when a teacher at his daughter’s school was arrested for behaving inappropriately towards a student in their class. Although Dr. Hsu’s children did not know the teacher, the entire community was shaken up over the incident. https://davidmhsu.substack.com/

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Caring for children and parents at the same time 48:38

1M ago48:38

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Dr. Hsu’s sink is haunted, finally making Dr. Harmon’s Ghostbusters knowledge handy — but not as handy as a plumbing knowledge would have been. In this episode, they discuss growing old, and the prospects of growing even older. What will their relationship with their children be like once they become seniors and retire? Dr. Hsu and Dr. Harmon talk …

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Private school 57:23

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Following last week’s optimistic discussion about the Blue Jays, here comes the eulogy for their 2025 Postseason. After that, lots of discussion about school prestige, extracurriculars, and teacher engagement — as well as the difficulty of separating fact from fiction in The Cosby Show. Check out Dave’s Substack for more! https://davidmhsu.substack…

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Public school 59:34

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This week, after a retroactively ominous conversation about the Blue Jays’ prospects before Game 6 of the World Series, the Medical Dads discuss the ups and downs of public education in Canada. Then they talk about whether private schools mean better teachers or just wealthier basketball coaches. Check out Dave’s Substack for more! https://davidmhs…

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Extracurriculars 53:20

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This week on Medical Dads, doctors Stu and Dave talk about their children’s extracurricular activities. In this episode, they touch on the pros and cons of competitive sports, trying to enthuse your kids about piano and violin, and the difference between choosing their activities for them and letting them choose for themselves. Check out Dave’s Sub…

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Halloween! 56:13

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Dave’s heel arc against Halloween is officially over! This about-face comes as a convenient way to get rid of all the candy patients bring into his practice, and for his kids to hand it out rather than gobble it up. Dr. Stu also recommends the best movies to watch with kids, like Scooby-Doo, The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, and the TV …

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Self care 53:44

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Is there a difference between physical self-care and mental self-care? What does self-care look like? Is it nature walks, exercise, Netflix binge-watching, or mindfulness exercises? Doctors Dave and Stu go into their favorite examples, including spending time with friends, spending time with family, and spending time alone. They also discuss the pr…

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Kids and screens 59:34

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In a world where adults rely on computers, phones, or tablets to get through everyday life, how can you raise your kids without turning them into screen zombies? Doctors Dave and Stu discuss this and more! They long for the days when Netflix binge-watching was the worst they had to worry about — now they have YouTube and live streaming to ruin thei…

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When You Don't Like Your Kid's Friends 45:02

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How do you get abs in one day? Stu and Dave discuss negative influences on their children, such as the internet and bad friends, that lead to problems such as the need for instant gratification and body-image self-consciousness. Check out Dave’s Substack for more! https://davidmhsu.substack.com/

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Thanksgiving 2025 45:25

3M ago45:25

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Dave tries to convince Stu that he could replace Hasan Minhaj, Stu tries to explain Watchmen to Dave, and they both try to get their children to be thankful for what they have. Thank you for listening!

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Preteens 57:28

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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

4M ago47:48

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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

7M ago52:34

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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

7M ago54:45

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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

9M ago45:53

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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

9M ago49:08

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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

11M ago42:18

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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

12M ago49:47

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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

1y ago52:12

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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

1y ago51:59

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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

1+ y ago54:05

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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

1+ y ago55:54

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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

1+ y ago59:04

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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

1+ y ago49:50

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

2y ago50:58

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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

2y ago47:30

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

2+ y ago49:57

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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

2+ y ago49:41

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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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y ago47:42

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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

2+ y ago54:32

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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

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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.